NZ Equestrian Team Qualifies for 2028 Olympics | Auckland News

New Zealand’s equestrian team has clinched an automatic spot at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics after finishing sixth at the world championships in Germany — a hard-fought victory that turned adversity into triumph. Despite shaky individual performances and losing a horse early in cross-country, riders Tim Price, Monica Spencer, and Jonelle Price rallied as a unit to secure top-eight placement. High-performance manager Jock Paget acknowledged the missed medal chances but celebrated the team’s strategic pivot: survival over glory. With Germany, Great Britain, and the U.S. dominating the podium, New Zealand’s focus now shifts squarely to Olympic glory in LA. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2ad0d4b317651809