Tayla Hadzi (pink vest) with horse Oso Edith and her support team.

© David Saunders Photography

By Equestrian Life

This weekend two Australian riders will represent their country at the FEI World Endurance Championships for Juniors & Young Riders (22-24 September) in Verona, Italy: Tayla Hadzi and Rebecca Radny.

Liberty Mercer was also set to compete, but unfortunately an injury to her horse, Turbulence, means she has had to withdraw.

Tayla will ride one of Australia’s most iconic home-bred mares, Oso Edith, while Rebecca will be riding the tall, typey grey gelding Estragon.

Liberty Mercer and Turbulence.

Photo supplied.

The team will be accompanied by:

•    Chef d’Equipe - Andrew Kettlewell
•    Assistant Chef – Trish Annets
•    Team Veterinarian – Narelle Cribb
•    Assistant Team Veterinarian – Anne Barnes

You can read more about these young endurance stars and their equine partners in the latest issue of Equestrian Life.

EA Update: Endurance World Championships

The Australian representatives at the world championship for young riders are disappointed to relay that the horse to have been ridden by Liberty Mercer has been withdrawn following an injury,  after veterinary advice,  in consideration of the best interests of the horse. We continue to support our two riders Bec Radny and Tayla Hadzi as they now ride as individuals.

Source: Equestrian Australia (EA) website

Rebecca Radny and Estragon.

© Sport Endurance Italy

Best of luck to Rebecca and Tayla! Go Aussies!

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