The British Young Riders Endurance Team

Profiles of riders selected for the egb young riders’ team to compete in the Germany at Keruth on the 11^th of August 2007

Beth Langley

Beth Langley (16) from Tregaron, Wales I have been riding since I was 3 and I've been doing endurance for 8 years now, I started on an 11hh Sec A nicknamed Fluffball then took over my Dad's ride Elin a 14hh Sec C and competed on the Welsh team 5 times winning gold 4 times, I did my first ER on Dad's arab Xerina at Cirencester in 2006 and got 3rd place. I then rode my own pony Ametista a 14hh grey polish arab at the Northern Championships and she got 2nd in her first ER, straight after that I tried qualifying for the British Team at the FEI 120km at Red Dragon and came over the line 1st but unfortunately got vetted out, We then qualified at Dukeries in 2007 coming 4th. The highlight of my endurance career was on my birthday when I was in Egypt because that day I found out by email that I had been selected for the British Team to ride 120km in Germany, unfortunately again after Ametista put on a brilliant performance we got vetted out at the end, though I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and the Team won 2nd. My crew consist of my Mum, Dad and brother William. My aim for the future is to represent Britain again and ultimately win a gold medal.

Abbi Tennant

Abbi Tennant (17) from Hereford, I have been riding for 10 years and competing in endurance for 5 years. This year I was selected to go to Keruth, Germany as part of the YR Team.

Chador is a pure bred arab, 9 years old chestnut mare (Djelfor/ WMA Rachael). Our best results so far have been 3rd in FEI 120km*** at Cirencester Park and winning Team Silver in Germany.

My aim now is to hopefully be picked as part of the Team for next years YR World Championships in Spain.

Carri-Ann Dark

Carri-Ann Dark (16) from Devizes, Wiltshire I have been riding ever since I was 5 years old and have been competing in endurance for 10 years. I was the youngest rider at 8 years old to win my bronze buckle for completing 30 miles in 1999 on Golden Charlie. Then 8yrs on I competed in Germany representing EGB. My best achievements are:     Youngest rider at 8 years old to win a bronze buckle for completing 30 miles (1999 with Golden Charlie),  Completed 2^nd in Young Rider 122km FEI 3*  at Red Dragon(September 2006 with Elmsteads Poloistique).  I ride three advanced endurance horses they are Elmsteads Poloistique (Polo), Gerbie (Whisper), he is my mum’s horse and Esta Leonardio Diabo (Leo). I also am very lucky to have my super crew of my mum and dad.

Charlotte Robinson

Charlotte Robinson (19) from Southampton