The dressage squads of U25, young riders, juniors and ponies have been considerably reduced due to the recently announced 2018 change in the qualification criteria. The A-squad score has been increased from 70% to 71% and for the B-squad the requirement has been increased from 68% to 69%. These increased scores have to be achieved at 3 competitions within a period of 9 months.
Micky Schelstraete with Elin’s Noncisdador have had a successful year and are the only A-squad combination of the pony riders which remains in the A-squad. Thessa Gilbers (Baumann’s Despino) and Shanna Baars (Camillo du Bois) are now included in the B-squad.