If you’re wondering which horses and riders will make the final cut for the FEI World Championships Aachen 2026 eventing teams, then H&H is here to keep you abreast of all the selection news as it happens.
I’ll be updating this page every time we receive an update – most recently, I’ve used the nominated entries list to add all the information available at this stage, so every entered nation’s options are now covered below, and I’ve also added the final squad for the USA.
There will be approximately 90 starters in the eventing at this year’s FEI World Championships, with a maximum of five horse and rider combinations per nation.
Teams can consist of three or four athletes, with the best three scores to count. If a country has a team then they can also field one additional horse and rider competing as a individual. Countries that do not have a team can enter two combinations as individuals.
Eventing teams at Aachen 2026
Nations listed in alphabetical order
Australia
Nominated entries in alphabetical order by rider’s surname
- Oliver Barrett with Sandhills Briar
- Olivia Barton with APH Sodoku
- Christine Bates with Bloomfield Findon
- Andrew Cooper with Ocean Eight
- Isabel English with Cil Dara Bombay S
- Sophia Hill with Humble Glory
- Sophia Hill with Tulara Baltango
- Andrew Hoy with Vassily De Lassos
- Sam Jeffree with Santoro
- Ema Klugman with Chiraz
- Kevin McNab with Faro Imp
- Emma Mason with KPH Kingfisher
- David Middleton with WEC In The Breeze
- Kenya Wilson with Sandros Salute MW
- Sam Woods with SS Eight Count
Austria
Team
- Harald Ambros with Vitorio Du Montet
- Daniel Dunst with Chevalier 97
- Karin Khoddam-Hazrati with Renegade
- Lea Siegl with Watermill Giorgio RS
Belgium
Nominated entries in alphabetical order by rider’s surname
- Martin Boon with Gravin Van Cantos
- Wouter de Cleene with Quintera
- Wouter de Cleene with Ragdoll De Tamise
- Lara de Liedekerke-Meier with Hooney D’Arville
- Lara de Liedekerke-Meier with Kiarado D’Arville
- Lara de Liedekerke-Meier with La La Land D’Arville
- Lara de Liedekerke-Meier with Quintus
- Karin Donckers with Leipheimer Van’t Verahof
- Karin Donckers with Olympic De Muze
- Senne Vervaecke with Google Van Alsingen
- Kris Vervaecke with Questo Van Alsingen
Brazil
Team
- Marcio Carvalho Jorge with Castle Howard Casanova, Linkin Park K or Royal Encounter
- Rafael Mamprin Losano with Cooley And Co, Master Quality Imp or Withington
- Carlos Parro with Safira
Canada
Individuals
- Jessica Phoenix and Fluorescent Adolescent
- Mike Winter and El Mundo
China
Individual
- Alex Hua Tian with Chicko, with Chapel House as reserve horse
Czech Republic
Team
- Pavel Brezina with Turin
- Matej Sukdolak with Qaid
- Miroslav Trunda with Mellevue Van Rechteren
Denmark
Individuals
- Peter Flarup with Gamegirl Impe or H.Carald Z
Spain
Individual
- Esteban Benitez Valle with Utrera AA 35 1
Finland
Individuals
- Axel Lindberg with Quelle Bonne
- Sanna Siltakorpi with Bofey Click
France
Nominated entries in alphabetical order by rider’s surname
- Thomas Carlile with Golden De Béliard AA
- Sébastien Cavaillon with Elipso De La Vigne
- Luc Château with Cocorico De L’Ebat
- Alexis Goury with Colorée De Poteau Z
- Alexis Goury with Je’Vall
- Karim Laghouag with Dream De Viève
- Gaspard Maksud with Zaragoza
- Benjamin Massié with Figaro Fonroy
- Benjamin Massié with Filao De Perle
- Benjamin Massié with Guess Star
- Astier Nicolas with Alertamalib’Or
- Astier Nicolas with Dirty Old Town
- Nicolas Touzaint with Diabolo Menthe
Germany
Nominated entries in alphabetical order by rider’s surname
- Antonia Baumgart with Ris De Talm
- Arne Bergendahl with Bronco NRW
- Vanessa Bölting with Ready To Go NRW
- Malin Hansen-Hotopp with Carlitos Quidditch K
- Michael Jung with FischerChipmunk FRH
- Pauline Knorr with Aevolet MAF
- Julia Krajewski with Uelzener’s Nickel
- Julia Krajewski with Tullibard’s Platinum
- Libussa Lübbeke with Caramia
- Katharina Meyer with Aspen T
- Christoph Wahler with D’Accord FRH
Great Britain
Nominated entries in alphabetical order by rider’s surname
- Sarah Bullimore with Corimiro
- Ros Canter with Lordships Graffalo
- Laura Collett with London 52
- David Doel with Galileo Nieuwmoed
- Caroline Harris with D. Day
- Yasmin Ingham with Gypsie Du Loir
- Tom Jackson with United 36
- Katie Magee with Treworra
- Tom McEwen with Brookfield Quality
- Tom McEwen with JL Dublin
- Harry Meade with Cavalier Crystal
- Selina Milnes with Cooley Snapchat
- Gemma Stevens with Cooley Park Muze
- Gemma Stevens with Flash Cooley
- Bubby Upton with Its Cooley Time
For more insight, here’s what you need to know about the British eventing team entered for Aachen.
Hungary
Individuals
- Noémi Viola Doerfer with Piltown Harry
- Balázs Kaizinger with Clover 15 or Herr Cooles Classico
India
Individuals
- Ashish Limaye with D’Avril Du Pinier
- Fouaad Mirza with Mokatoo
Ireland
Nominated entries in alphabetical order by rider’s surname
- Susie Berry and John The Bull
- Ian Cassells and Millridge Atlantis
- Aoife Clark and Full Monty De Lacense
- Sian Coleman and Carrowgar Je T’aime Max
- Sarah Ennis and Dourough Ferro Class Act
- Georgie Goss and Feloupe
- Georgie Goss and Kojak
- Lucy Latta and RCA Patron Saint
- Padraig McCarthy and MGH Zabaione
- Padraig McCarthy and Pomp n Circumstance
- Padraig McCarthy and Lady Ophelia
- Joseph Murphy and Calmaro
- Austin O’Connor and Colorado Blue
- Austin O’Connor and Sixmilewater
- Sam Watson and Ballyneety Rocketman
Italy
Squad
- Francesco Aondio Bertero with It’s Athene
- Andrea Cincinnati with Cecelia Lad
- Vittoria Panizzon with DHI Jackpot
- Paolo Torlonia with Zinny
- Giovanni Ugolotti with Duke Of Champions
Japan
Team
- Ryuzo Kitajima with Be My Daisy or Feroza Nieuwmoed
- Kento Nagura with Vinci De La Vigne JRA
- Toshiyuki Tanaka with Jefferson JRA
Morocco
Individual
- Noor Slaoui with Cash In Hand or Legende P
Netherlands
Nominated entries in alphabetical order by rider’s surname
- Splinter Bergsma with Vigo Key SR Z
- Sanne de Jong with Enjoy
- Jillian Giessen with Seattle Park
- Florinoor Hoogland with Hontoni
- Aliene Ruyter with Veloumani Tess Ly
- Adriaan Smeulders with Ekow
- Sterre Van Houte with Crossborder Radar Love
- Jordy Wilken with Champ Van’t VHIJ
New Zealand
Squad
- Clarke Johnstone with Rocket Man
- Samantha Lissington with Lucas Stone
- Jonelle Price with Senor Crocodillo
- Tim Price with Falco
- Monica Spencer with Artist
For more insight, including who is on the New Zealand reserves list, here’s what you need to know about the New Zealand eventing team entered for Aachen.
Poland
Individuals
- Joanna Pawlak with Armin De Monsieur
- Manuel Grave with Carat De Bremoy
Switzerland
Nominated entries in alphabetical order by rider’s surname
- Angelika Dubach with Felin De Chignan
- Robin Godel with Dealer De La Bride
- Robin Godel with Grandeur De Lully CH
- Mélody Johner with Erin
- Nadja Minder with Toblerone
- Nadja Minder with Top Job’s Jalisco
- Desirée Schmidt with Fairy Tale B
- Felix Vogg with Cartania
- Felix Vogg with Colero
- Felix Vogg with Frieda
Sweden
Squad
- Frieda Anderson with Box Leo
- Christoffer Forsberg with Hippo’s Sapporo TSF
- Louise Romeike with Caspian 15
- Sofia Sjöberg with Bryjamolga VH Marienshof Z or Govalent
- Amanda Staam with Corpoubet AT
Thailand
Individuals
- Weerapat Pitakanonda with B.Grimm Chateau De Versailles M2S
- Korntawat Samran with B.Grimm Carouzo Bois Marotin
Turkey
Individual
- Kumry Say with Balandin De L’Ocean LA
USA
Squad
- Will Coleman with Diabolo
- Phillip Dutton with Possante
- Boyd Martin with Cooley Nutcracker
- Caroline Pamukcu with HSH Blake
- Tamie Smith with Lillet 3
For more insight into the US selection and the reserve list, here’s what you need to know about the US squad who will head to the eventing World Championships.
When are final team announcements for eventing?
The deadline for definite entries – that is the final squads of up to five athletes per nation, bar injury or illness – is 27 July.
How are teams selected?
Each country follows its own selection process. The British selectors take into account the results of horse and rider combinations at major competitions, as well as the difficulty of certain courses, how competitive a competition was and results at events with “field of play similarities” to a championships.
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