Letters, plus 100 Horseworld Objects
Sir — Oliver Townend’s superb performance at Burghley must have been bittersweet while his omission from the World Equestrian Games (WEG) squad becomes even more baffling. As the current world and British number one, it is inconceivable that he is not travelling to Tryon.
I think the eventing community would welcome a statement from the selectors as to why such an outstanding rider has been overlooked, when he appears to meet any criteria that could be applied to team selection. Sarah Blunden Norwich, Norfolk