Equestrian: Brave Heart joins Athens qualifiers

The New Zealand combination of Bruce Goodin and Brave Heart have qualified for Athens after finishing fifth in the Olympic Qualifying Grand Prix in Munich.

There are now 12 New Zealand combinations qualified to ride at the Olympics, putting pressure on the selectors who must choose a team of four. The team is likely to be named next month.

Goodin, a Sydney Olympian, is currently based in Sweden, and competing with other New Zealand riders in the prestigious European jumping circuit.