Australia’s Mary Hanna & Calanta Out of Paris World Cup, Steffen Peters Turns Down Last-Minute Invite for Rosamunde

Australian Olympian Mary Hanna pulled an injured Calanta out of the World Cup Final but America’s Steffen Peters that the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) tried to enlist as a last-minute replacement on Rosamunde turned down the invitation as too much of a strain on the mare.

The FEI that had earlier turned down a request for a start from Cathrine Dufour on Cassidy that would have set up an exciting showdown between the world’s top three ranked combinations said it would announce on Thursday the substitute to join the lineup of 18 horses and riders to be in Paris next week.

“I am very sad to say having come all the way from Australia to represent the Pacific League at the World Cup final in Paris, I now have to withdraw,” said Mary of the one slot allocated to a combination from Down Under that earns a start by competing in a head-to-head league final.

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Article written by: KENNETH J. BRADDICK