With Chinese heritage from his father and a horsy background from his British mother, Hua gained his berth for the Olympics at an eventing competition held in Poland at the end of April.

• 华天透露，他在英国就读的学校9月开学，他将在校完成最后一年的中学课程，待毕业后再决定是选择上大学，还是当职业骑手。