Ros Canter and Lordships Graffalo. Photo by Sophie Robins / Girl In The Field.
British Equestrian today confirmed the athlete and horse combinations that will be submitted to the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) as the definite entries for the FEI World Championships 2026, set to take place from 11–23 August in Aachen, Germany.
The definite entries for the British Equestrian eventing team, announced in collaboration with the British Eventing selectors and World Class Programme principal partner Agria, are listed in alphabetical order by athlete surname:
- Rosalind Canter (40) from Hallington, Lincolnshire, with Archie and Michele Saul’s Lordships Graffalo (bay, gelding, 14yrs, 17hh, Birkhof’s Grafenstolz TSF x Rock King, breeders: Lordships Stud and Pennie Wallace GBR) and groom Sarah Charnley.
- Laura Collett (36) from Salperton, Gloucestershire, with Karen Bartlett, Keith Scott and her own London 52 (bay, gelding, 17yrs, 16.3hh, Landos x Quinar, breeder: Ocke Riewarts GER) and groom Tilly Hughes.
- Caroline Harris (36) from Stroud, Gloucestershire, with Lucy Matthews, Fiona Olivier, Marie-Anne Richardson and Heather Royle’s D. Day (bay, gelding, 12yrs, 16.1hh, Billy Mexico x Dilum XX, breeder: Fiona Olivier GBR) and groom Nellie Smith.
- Tom McEwen (35) from Stroud, Gloucestershire, with James and Jo Lambert and Deirdre Johnston’s JL Dublin (dark brown, gelding, 15yrs, 16.2hh, Diarado x Cantano, breeder: Volker Göttsche-Götze GER) and groom Adam Short.
- Gemma Stevens (41) from Horsham, West Sussex, with Pru Dawes’ Flash Cooley (grey, gelding, 14yrs, 16.1hh, CSF Mr Kroon x OBOS Quality, breeder: Jim O’Neill IRL) and groom Georgie Driver.
Reserves
Harry Meade and Cavalier Crystal. Photo by Hannah Cole Photography.
Listed in alphabetical order by athlete surname:
- David Doel (33) from Chippenham, Wiltshire, with Mary Fox, Gillian Jonas and his own Galileo Nieuwmoed (dark bay, gelding, 15yrs, 17hh, Carambole x Harcos, breeders: J. W. and A. P. Jurrius NED)
- Yasmin Ingham (29) based in Nantwich, Cheshire and originally from the Isle of Man, with Janette Chinn and The Sue Davies Fund’s Gypsie du Loir (dark bay, mare, 10yrs, 16.2hh, Herald 3 x Canaletto, breeder: Pierre Gouye FRA)
- Tom Jackson (33) from Godalming, Surrey, with Michael Stenning’s United 36 (bay, gelding, 10yrs, 16.2hh, Ucello x Espiri, breeder: Heinrich Bohmke GER)
- Harry Meade (42) from West Littleton, Wiltshire, with Charlotte and Peter Opperman’s Cavalier Crystal (bay, mare, 16yrs, 16.3hh, Jack of Diamonds x Cavalier Royale, breeder: Thomas Horgan IRL)
Selection decisions are subject to the athletes and horses maintaining fitness and performance.
Rosie Williams, CEO of British Eventing commented, “Congratulations to all the riders selected to represent Great Britain at the FEI Eventing World Championships. To wear the British colours at a World Championship is a tremendous achievement and testament to the talent, commitment and dedication of the riders, their horses and the teams behind them. Everyone at British Eventing is incredibly proud of the combinations selected, and we wish them every success as they prepare to compete against the very best in the world.”
“As we head to Aachen with one of the most competitive teams assembled for an FEI World Championships in many years, our primary focus for all disciplines is securing qualification for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games at this first opportunity,” commented Helen Nicholls, Performance Director for British Equestrian’s World Class Programme.
“However, it would be remiss not to mention the medal potential of the horse and rider combinations that are representing Great Britain. We bring together a squad that balances championship experience and previous podium placings with exciting new talents keen for success on the world stage.
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank our fantastic horse owners, sponsors and supporters and, of course, The National Lottery and UK Sport, whose support is critical in delivering success.
“With incredibly talented horses at the top of their game, piloted by hugely skilful athletes, we can’t wait to get going in Germany. With an exciting summer of sport across the globe already well underway, we’re quietly confident that British Equestrian really can bring it home!”
