Jessica Mendoza from Wiltshire and now based in The Netherlands with Toy Boy VIII a 9 year-old chestnut gelding owned by Sarah Mendoza.
Emily Moffitt who is based in Nevada, USA with Hilfiger van de Olmenhoeve a 10 year-old bay gelding owned by Poden Farms.
The Nations Cup competition takes place on Friday 3 March at 19:00 hrs local time and the Grand Prix will be on Sunday 4 March at 13:00 hrs local time. The Chef d’Equipe accompanying the team will be World Class Performance Manager for Showjumping, Di Lampard.
For further information on the show and full results once the show is underway can be found at www.equestriansport.com
British Showjumping would like to thank NAF, title sponsors of the Senior Nations Cup Teams along with the Children, Junior and Young Rider teams.
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The GBR showjumping teams are supported by the British Equestrian Federation’s World Class Programme, funded by UK Sport through the National Lottery. The Programme focuses on identifying talent, developing potential and maximising medal-winning performances on the world stage.