Rodney Powell out of Europeans

Caroline Pratt benefits from Rodney Powell misfortune, as Flintstone IV suffers a minor injury

Rodney Powell has been forced to withdraw from the British eventing squad for the European Championships at Pau, France (11-14 October) due to a minor injury to his horse Flintstone IV.

Caroline Pratt will take Rodney’s place in the six-strong squad with Frances Kinseys’ Primitive Control. Caroline and Primitive Control were sixth at Badminton and eighth at Bramham in 2000. The partnership completed Saumur CCI***, in France earlier this year, and was 25th at Thirlestane Castle CIC***.

Caroline will join reigning European champion Pippa Funnell (Supreme Rock), Leslie Law (Shear H20 or Shear L’Eau), Jeanette Brakewell (Over To You), William Fox-Pitt (Stunning or Tamarillo), and Tina Cook (Captain Christy). The squad will be defending both team and individual titles at the event.

The squad will leave Waresley Park in Bedfordshire on Saturday, 6 October and aim to arrive in Pau early Sunday morning. The final choice of team and individual riders will be decided at the event.

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Carol Phillips

H&H website editor

Carol is an experienced journalist and editor, who is also a passionate amateur rider and dedicated horse owner, having ridden since childhood. She has a particular interest in the emotional well-being and ethical training of horses, alongside veterinary matters, having garnered extensive first-hand experience of numerous equine health conditions through more than 30 years of horse ownership.