Thursday, September 05, 2024

‘Dream come true’ for Somerset horse rider selected to represent the Netherlands

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Ethan Evans
Sat, 31 Aug 2024,

A HORSE rider from Bishops Lydeard, near Taunton, has been selected to represent the Netherlands in the World Endurance Championships.

Shanti Roos, 47, has been chosen to compete in a 100-mile race against 144 riders from 39 countries.

The race will start at 5.30am on September 7 in Monpazier, France.

Ms Roos said: "This is a dream come true, I have tried to qualify for the Dutch team for nearly 10 years, training on the Quantock Hills and competing in the UK, France, the Netherlands, Spain, and even Costa Rica."

She will ride her nine-year-old Anglo Arabian gelding, Fripon Au Xois...

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