2006 Brentina Cup - Biographies

Elisabeth Austin

Rider: Elisabeth Austin
Age: 22
Hometown: Williston, Vermont
Horse: Olivier, a 10-year-old Dutch Warmblood stallion by Idocus out of Rowillie (by Porter)

Quirks: "Fizzy" as he is known around the barn is a total ham. He loves to be the center of attention, and will do anything for a cookie. He knows tons of tricks including how to shake, beg, give kisses, get his ball and bow, among other things. He loves bananas, watermelon and peaches.

Fun Fact: Elisabeth and Olivier are the youngest team competing at the Brentina Cup (22 and 10, respectively)

"I was there the day that Fizzy was born (my mom bred him), and have ridden him on-and-off since he was started under saddle as a three-year-old. I started riding him consistently in 2003 and absolutely fell in love. He loves to show, and I can't wait to compete him in the Brentina Cup! After the Brentina Cup we will start at Grand Prix with hopes of returning for the 2007 USET Festival of Champions."