Karen Pavicic with Lionheart

Traveling as reserve team member is Karen Pavicic with Lionheart, a 10-year-old Hannoverian gelding owned by Pavicic. Making the long trip from their native British Columbia in order to participate in the final selection trials, the pair had to accustom quickly to the heat and humidity that prevailed during the trials. “I was extremely pleased with our performance during the trials,” said Pavicic. “It was an intense competition and I am pleased to be joining the rest of my teammates in Brazil and look forward to cheering them on.” For her freestyle, Pavicic chose music from “The Sound of Music” as well as “Cabaret.”

Karen competes in the DK Freedom saddle.