July 31, 2008 — Alternate Leslie Morse has withdrawn Kingston from the U.S. Olympic Team in Dressage for veterinary reasons. Following the selection procedures, the U.S. Equestrian Federation named replacement horse/rider combination Michael Barisone and Neruda as the traveling replacement for the U.S. dressage team.
Neruda is a 13-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding owned by Jane Suwalsky.
The horses shipped to Hong Kong for the Olympic Games on July 30, the dressage competition begins August 13.
