Capel resident Phoebe Tucker, pictured with horse Gravitron, has been honoured with selection to Equestrian Australia's 2010 Eventing National Youth Development Squad.

27th January 2010

Eventing champion Phoebe Tucker's year got off to a bright start when she was selected to Equestrian Australia's Eventing National Youth Development Squad.

The promising talent secured a spot on the Australian squad earlier this month after wowing officials during a series of strong performances at competitions around the country last year.

Tucker’s achievements for 2009 included upgrading to a two-star rating, winning the Gidgegannup Horse Trials and being part of the team that claimed silver at the National Pony Club Championships.

The 19-year-old South West Academy of Sport scholarship holder said she was excited to have secured a position on the squad and looked forward to participating in upcoming training opportunities.

“Being a member of the national squad has a number of benefits,” she said.

“You are invited to attend National Youth Development camps and you are also included in State-based high performance clinics with national coaching staff.

“Just to be recognised by a national body is a positive in itself.”