Spain: More news on the Spanish national team for the YR/J World Championship Raid

El Raid Blog

by Gabriel Gamiz

“Lucero Miki” (Gil Berenguer), “Tra Clica” (Mariona Naranjo), “Ushamir ben Priz” (María Ledesma) y “Yep Embaucadora” (Marc Oliva) the four pairs have been elected to the Spanish team in the Championship World Junior and Young Riders Raid, which takes place on December 10 in Abu Dhabi (UAE). “Tra Xena de Rose” (Berta Pujadas) has been as a reserve.

The Spanish Equestrian Federation announced on October 28 list selected to represent our country in the Junior World Championships and Young Riders Raid 2011, "after the completion of follow-up and physical evidence and veterinary scheduled."

"The Spanish team will consist of four pairs, which is however also a summons rather than remain as a reserve initially (until November 25)," the statement said.

The elect will leave for the UAE on December 1 from Liege (Belgium) and return our country on the 12th. In the test, a CEIJY-CH4 * 120 km, it is expected the participation of riders from 33 countries on five continents. "