The nominated Swiss entries for the 2023 European Eventing Championships at Haras Du Pin (9-13 August) have been announced.
The Swiss equestrian federation’s (SVPS) selection committee has named four riders, three of whom have two potential rides listed.
Nadja Minder, 23, is the youngest of the squad. She is joined by her 2022 World Championships teammates Robin Godel, 25, Mélody Johner, 39, and Felix Vogg, 33.
The nominated Swiss entries for the European Eventing Championships are:
Robin Godel with 15-year-old gelding Grandeur De Lully CH
Owner: Jean-Jacques Fünfschilling
Breeder: Owner
Breeding: by Grecco De Lully CH, out of a mare by Apartos
Mélody Johner with 16-year-old gelding Toubleu de Rueire
Owner: Peter Thürler and Heinz-Günter Wickenhäuser
Breeder: M Edouard Neuhaus
Breeding: by Mr Blue, out of a mare by Bayard D’Elle
Mélody Johner with 12-year-old gelding GB Keep Cool du Perchet
Owner: Christina Maier
Breeder: Pierre Saunier
Breeding: by GB Konvally, out of a mare by Akribori
Nadja Minder with 16-year-old gelding Toblerone
Owner: Nicole Basieux
Breeder: Eric Attiger
Breeding: by Yarland’s Summer Song
Nadja Minder with 14-year-old gelding Victoryhope Treille
Owner: Petter Attinger
Breeding: by Epsom Gesmeray, out of a mare by Oberon Du Moulin
Felix Vogg with 12-year-old mare Cartania
Owner: Felixand Phoenix Eventing S.à.r.l.
Breeder: Koch Guenter
Breeding: by Cartani 4, out of a mare by Clinton
Felix Vogg with 15-year-old gelding Colero
Owner: Jürgen Vogg
Breeder: Stephen Schwert
Breeding: by Captain Fire, out of a mare by Bormio XX
SVPS also named Dominik Burger as chef d’equipe, and Antonia Müller will be the team vet. The team will be coached by Gilles Ngovan for dressage, Andrew Nicholson for cross-country and Lesley McNaught for showjumping.
“At the European Eventing Championships we can expect an interesting and difficult course, as well as strong competition. We have been able to prepare well in the last few months and at CHIO Aachen, and after the good results at the championships in recent years, we are highly motivated to get a taste of a team medal,” said Dominik.
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