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2026 Trans-Tasman Challenge Australian Young Rider Team announced

Equestrian Australia has confirmed the Australian Young Rider team set to contest the 2026 Trans-Tasman Challenge, with a team of four emerging talents and one reserve named for the borrowed-horse showdown against New Zealand in Gisborne this January.

Cody Tincknell and Numero Too. Image by One Eyed Frog Photography.

Equestrian Life

Published 19 Dec 2025

Equestrian Australia has today announced the Australian Young Rider team selected to compete in the 2026 Young Rider Trans-Tasman Challenge against New Zealand.

The borrowed-horse competition will take place from 23–25 January 2026 at the Larsen Showjumping Championships in Gisborne, New Zealand.

Molly Mooney. Image by Arcadia Images.

The selected team is:

Cody Ticknell
Molly Mooney
Sienna Holdsworth-Rose
Tanner Robinson

Reserve:

Emily Lang-McMahon

Sienna Holdsworth-Rose and Coolart Farm Short Torque. Image by Ashley Grant – The Blachat.
Tanner Robinson and Casiana. Image by Stephen Mowbray.