U.S. equestrian team replacements named

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Heidi White has withdrawn Northern Spy from the U.S. Olympic team in eventing, citing veterinary reasons. The U.S. Equestrian Federation named three-time Olympian Karen O’Connor and Mandiba as the replacement rider and horse.

The following horse/rider combinations have been named to the 2008 U.S. Olympic team in eventing:

Phillip Dutton/Connaught; Becky Holder/Courageous Comet; Gina Miles/McKinlaigh; O’Connor/Mandiba and Amy Tryon/Poggio II. Replacements: Bruce Davidson/BallyNoe Castle RM; Phillip Dutton/Woodburn and Bonnie Mosser/Merloch.

The horses will be shipped to the Hong Kong equestrian venue on July 30, the equestrian federation said.