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Anky van Grunsven joins Dutch WEG reining team

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Equestrian Examiner
Anky van Grunsven (and Whizashiningwalla BB) will compete for the Dutch reining team at WEG in 2010.
Anky van Grunsven (and Whizashiningwalla BB) will compete for the Dutch reining team at WEG in 2010.
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Dutch dressage star and Olympic gold medalist equestrian Anky van Grunsven will compete in the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) for the Dutch reining team.

Previously listed as a reserve competitor, Anky van Grunsven (and Whizashiningwalla BB, her Quarter Horse) will replace teammate Jurgen Pouls. Jurgen Pouls has been withdrawn from the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) Dutch reining team roster because of an injury suffered by his horse.

The team change was announced on August 31st by Caspar de Jonge, chef d'equipe of the Dutch reining team.

The 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) will be held September 25th through October 11th at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky.

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