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.

Charles Matthews

Bruce Hansen

Graeme Hansen

Charles Matthews on Syndicate clears a jump in fine style during the Olympic trial. From two rounds, he suffered only one time fault.

Rod Preston, of Wellington, riding Black Watch.

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).

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 120 : June 18, 1964

Training For Tokyo