New Zealand equestrian Bruce Goodin rides Danny V during the Jumping Team Qualifier. Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Photo: PHOTOSPORT
New Zealand will have representation in all three equestrian disciplines at this year's Paris Olympics.
The International Equestrian Federation and the NZOC have confirmed individual spots for New Zealand in showjumping and dressage, alongside the eventing team who had already qualified.
The individual slots were acquired through rankings at the end of 2023.
Equestrian Sport New Zealand general manager of high performance Jock Paget welcomed the news and tipped his hat to those who had secured the spots for New Zealand.
Now the selection process begins in earnest as individuals work to be selected for the Games.
"Those who have worked so hard to qualify New Zealand will certainly be in the mix but it is no guarantee they will be the ones chosen," said Paget.
"For us it is great to have those spots secure as we can now focus on individual campaigns for Paris and build towards Los Angeles for team success."
New Zealand's representatives will be named in late June.
New Zealand qualified the eventing team by finishing third at the 2022 World Championships.
New Zealand was represented by eventers and showjumpers at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.
