Jessie Phoenix and Fluorescent Adolescent. Photo by Shannon Brinkman Photography.
Equestrian Canada (EC) this week announced the National Team Program (NTP) High Performance athlete lists for 2026. The EC National Team Program was created to provide a pathway of support for technical and tactical experience and exposure that increases the number of Canadian athletes achieving international podium performances. The NTP identifies athletes in the Train to Compete and Learn to Win stages of the Long-Term Equestrian Development (LTED) framework and supports their progression to the Learn to Win and Train to Win levels. In addition, the NTP is aligned with EC’s high performance strategies and funding partners, such as Sport Canada and the Athlete Assistance Program (AAP).
You can find a list of criteria for the eventing athletes, which include MER requirements for each squad as well as codes of conduct, here.
A Squad
- Jessica Phoenix and Fluorescent Adolescent
- Mike Winter and El Mundo
B Squad
- Diana Burnett and Mint Monster
- Lisa Marie Fergusson and Trinity Thank Q
- Kendal Lehari and Mitchell
- Jessica Phoenix and Freedom GS / Cosmo GS
- Waylon Roberts and Fernhill Salt Lake
- Lindsay Traisnel and Bacyrouge
U25 Development Squad
- Sarah Legear and Mojito
- Dakota McGill and Mettaphor
- Emma McHugh and Imperial
- Chelsea Lowe and Fernhill Malito Park / King Edward of Barrells
- Kyle Charles Morton and Shannondale Gambit
- Mégane Suavé and Nuance
- Gabrielle Shank and Billy
The full list of athletes, including hometowns and horse owners, can be found here.
