Austin O’Connor and Colorado Blue. Photo by Hannah Cole Photography.
Horse Sport Ireland is pleased to confirm the Irish Eventing High Performance squad structure for the 2026 season.
The 2026 programme will operate across the Senior High Performance Squad, High Performance Development Squad, High Performance Recognition Squad and Under-25 Squad, all of which have been selected following a consultation and review process.
The Senior High Performance Squad:
The High Performance Development Squad:
The High Performance Recognition Squad:
The U25 Squad:
The squads reflect the depth of talent and performance potential within Irish eventing and provide a clear future pathway for athletes and horses progressing towards championships and senior Nations Cup objectives.
Irish combinations selected within the 2026 programme will take part in international competitions, including the FEI Eventing Nations Cup and the upcoming FEI World Championships Aachen 2026 this August.
In addition, Ireland’s Under-25 squad will compete at the inaugural FEI Eventing Under-25 World Championships, which will be hosted in Millstreet this summer, while many of the Under-25 athletes will also be targeting selection as Young Riders for the European Championships.
The 2026 programme will focus on performance development, championship preparation and the continued progression of emerging talent through the national pathway, building on Ireland’s consistent medal-winning performances in recent years from pony level through to senior teams.
The full selection policy for Ireland can be found here.
