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Elizabeth Lawrence and Michelle Jones are in the UK preparing their leased horses for the World Single Horse Driving Championships to be held in Rome 28 July - 1 August 2010!

Michelle and Elizabeth will be competing next at The Wallace Cameron Driving Trials Event held in Sandringham (Norfolk) 25-27 June! Results and the event calendar are available at http://www.horsedrivingtrials.co.uk/

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Australian World Single Horse Driving Qualification 2010

Michelle Jones and Elizabeth Lawrence have qualified for the World Singles Championships, and have been short listed to represent Australia. Our Australian drivers had opportunity to qualify at a CAN (FEI-endorsed National Driving Event) held 16th & 17th January 2010 at Braidwood NSW (near Bungendore ACT). Congratulations to all involved in the planning and organisation of the CAN, the first qualifying event in Australia for many years. Information about qualification requirements can be found here here Elizabeth and Michelle were able to gain some great coaching from Boyd Exell at Clinics held in Bungendore ACT following the CAN event and Woodend Vic 30 & 31 January.

Michelle Jones, Boyd Exell, & Elizabeth Lawrence

Boyd watches Elizabeth drive with Michelle back-stepping

SUPPORT Michelle and Elizabeth compete at the 2010 World Championships

As you might imagine its a BIG JOURNEY for our Australian drivers to compete internationally. All and any support is very much appreciated no matter how great or small.

There are many ways that you can help support Michelle and Elizabeth compete at the 2010 World Championships in Italy. Find out more by going to the sponsorship page here .