(Equestrian Australia by Nicola Turner) -Equestrian Australia is pleased to announce it has now allocated the previously vacant eighth Dressage combination available to contest the Dressage Olympic Nomination events.

Kristy Oatley and Clive have been added to the Olympic Shadow Team and will fill the eighth position for the upcoming nomination events in Manheim (GER) and Compiegne (FRA).

Oatley and Clive join the remaining combinations listed for the nomination events having recently achieved the MES.

The eight member shadow team will compete at Olympic Games nomination events in Manheim from 3-8 May and Compiegne from 31 May – 3 June.

Oatley and Clive join the following combinations on the Dressage Olympic Shadow Team:

Hayley Beresford and Bellisimo

Mary Hanna and Sancette

Lyndal Oatley and Potifar

Brett Parbery and Lord of Loxley

Rozzie Ryan and GV Bullwinkle

Rachael Sanna and Jaybee Alabaster

Chantal Wigan and Ferero

Photo Courtesy of Equestrian Australia by Ken Braddick – Kristy Oatley and Quando-Quando in the Grand Prix Special at the 2006 WEG