Canadian Eventers Ready to Ride at CICO3* Aachen

Equine Canada has named the eventing athletes who will represent the Canadian Equestrian Team (CET) at the CICO 3* Aachen, which acts as the German leg of the FEI Nations Cup™ Eventing Series, taking place August 12-14, 2015, in Aachen, Germany.

The following horse-rider combinations will ride for Canada in Aachen:

Rider / Hometown / Horse / Owner

Rebecca Howard / Marlborough, UK / Riddle Master / Blithe Hill Farm

Holly Jacks-Smither / Orangeville, ON / More Inspiration / Holly Jacks-Smither

Kathryn Robinson / Kettering, UK / Let It Bee / Kathryn Robinson

The CICO3* Aachen kicks off with the dressage and jumping portions on Aug. 13, followed by cross-country on Aug. 14. A total of 43 athletes from 11 countries will be participating.

For more information, visit www.aachen2015.de/en.

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