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Training For Tokyo
The six members of the New Zealand Olympic horse-jumping squad, from which four will be selected to represent their country at the forthcoming games at Tokyo, assembled in Gisborne during the Queen's Birthday weekend for a two-day training course under the command of former Hungarian representative, Mr C. Bolgar, of Hastings.
Included in the squad are three Gisborne riders, Messrs Charles Matthews, Graeme Hansen, and Bruce Hansen, who have all represented New Zealand on previous occasions.
Following the two days of training, an Olympic trial was held at the showgrounds, watched by the five national selectors.
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Part of the training included physical exercises for the riders. Pictured hard at it are, from left: Adrian White (Hawkes Bay), Charles Matthews, Graeme Hansen, and Bruce Hansen.
Mr Bolgar emphasises a point during training
White, Matthews, and Hansen jump during the exercise session
The five selectors discuss the team after the trial. From left: Messrs T. Williamson (South Island), P. Donnelly (Hawkes Bay), B. Rutherford (South Island), manager. D. Holden (Hawkes Bay), and B. Burke (Gisborne).