Competitors Selected for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games

Charlotte Dujardin of Great Britain and Valegro, the defending Olympic team and individual gold medalists, will be back to defend their title in Rio. Photo by Susan J. Stickle.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – July 18, 2016 – Eleven teams, including Denmark’s composite team drawn from individual qualification spots, will join 16 individuals at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games in Brazil. Combinations selected by their national federations to compete on teams or as individuals are listed below. This list will be updated as announcements are made.

Update, July 24: Kelly Layne and Udon P withdrew from the Australian team due to a minor injury to the horse that would keep him from being fit for the Games. They have been replaced by Sue Hearn and Remington

Teams

Australia
Mary Hanna and Boogie Woogie 6
Suzanne Hearn and Remmington
Kristy Oatley and Du Soleil
Lyndal Oatley and Sandro Boy 9

Brazil
João Victor Marcari Oliva and Xamã dos Pinhais
Giovana Prado Pass and Zyngaro de Lyw
Luiza Tavares de Almeida and Vendaval 4
Pedro Manuel Tavares de Almeida and Xaparro do Vouga
Reserve: Manuel Tavares de Almeida Neto and Vinheste

Denmark
(Note: Denmark was not among the 10 countries to qualify a team for Rio, but earned four individual qualifications through the FEI Olympic Athletes Ranking, so will field a full team.)
Anders Dahl and Selten HW
Cathrine Dufour and Cassidy
Anna Kasprzak and Donnperignon
Agnete Kirk Thinggaard and Jojo AZ
Reserve: Daniel Bachmann Andersen and Hotline

France
Stéphanie Brieussel and Amorak
Ludovic Henry and After You
Karen Tebar and Don Luis
Pierre Volla and Badinda Altena
Reserve: Alexandre Ayache and Axel

Germany
Kristina Bröring-Sprehe and Desperados FRH
Sönke Rothenberger and Cosmo 59
Dorothee Schneider and Showtime FRH
Isabell Werth and Weihegold OLD

Great Britain
Fiona Bigwood and Orthilia
Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro
Carl Hester and Nip Tuck
Spencer Wilton and Super Nova II
Reserve: Lara Griffith and Rubin Al Asad

Japan
Kiichi Harada and Egistar
Yuko Kitai and Don Lorean
Akane Kuroki and Toots
Masanao Takahahsi and Fabriano
Reserve: Shingo Hayashi and Ramses der II

Netherlands
Adelinde Cornelissen and Parzival
Edward Gal and Voice
Hans Peter Minderhoud and Johnson
Diederik van Silfhout and Arlando
Reserve: Madeleine Witte-Vrees and Cennin

Spain
Beatriz Ferrer-Salat and Delgado
Severo Jesus Jurado Lopez and Lorenzo
Jose Daniel Martin Dockx and Grandioso
Claudio Castilla Ruiz and Alcaide
Reserve: Borja Carrascosa Martinez and Wonder

Sweden
Patrik Kittel and Deja
Therese Nilshagen and Dante Weltino OLD
Juliette Ramel and Buriel K.H.
Tinne Vilhelmson-Silfvén and Don Auriello
Reserve: Mads Hendeliowitz and Jimmie Choo SEQ

Update, August 9 – Mads Hendeliowitz and Jimmie Choo SEQ have replaced Therese Nilshagen and Dante Weltino OLD on the Swedish team after Dante Weltino OLD did not pass the horse inspection.

United States
Alison Brock and Rosevelt
Laura Graves and Verdades
Kasey Perry-Glass and Goerklintgaards Dublet
Steffen Peters and Legolas 92
Direct reserve for Legolas 92: Rosamunde
Reserve: Shelly Francis and Doktor

Individuals

Austria
Victoria Max-Theurer and Della Cavalleria

Belgium
Jorinde Verwimp and Tiamo

Canada (2)
Megan Lane and Caravella
Belinda Trussell and Anton
Reserve: Karen Pavicic and Don Daiquiri

Dominican Republic
Yvonne Losos de Muñiz and Foco Loco W

Ireland
Judy Reynolds and Vancouver K

Italy
Valentina Truppa and Chablis
Reserve: Micol Rustignoli and Corallo Nero

Korea
Dongseon Kim and Bukowski

Mexico
Bernadette Pujals and Rolex

New Zealand
Julie Brougham and Vom Feinsten

Palestine
Christian Zimmermann and Aramis 606

Russia (2)
Inessa Merkulova and Mister X
Marina Aframeeva and Vosk

South Africa
Tanya Seymour and Ramoneur 6

Switzerland
Marcela Krinke Susmelj and Molberg

Ukraine
Inna Logutenkova and Don Gregorius

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