FEI World Championships
On Sunday 8 February, a new Driving World Champion was named.
They will compete for Australia at the 2026 FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final, to be held in Fort Worth, Texas.
Equestrian Australia has confirmed new Chef d’Equipe appointments in dressage, jumping and vaulting, locking in the leadership teams that will steer Australian athletes through the forthcoming 2026 FEI World Championships in Aachen and the lead-up to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
The FEI Dressage World Breeding Championships for Young Horses will return to Verden, Germany from 4-9 August 2026, and Australian combinations now have clarity well ahead of time with Equestrian Australia releasing its National Selection Procedure for the event.
Two Australians have been appointed to key roles for the 2026 FEI World Championships in Aachen, with Mary Seefried and Kirsten Neil joining the international officiating team for one of the sport’s most prestigious global events.
The FEI WBFSH Jumping World Breeding Championship for Young Horses celebrated its 30th anniversary at Zangersheide, where 674 of the world’s best five, six, and seven-year-olds showcased future star power in thrilling finals across Lanaken’s famous arenas.
Australia’s Janelle Marshall wrapped up a strong campaign at the 2025 FEI Driving World Championship for Pony Singles in France, finishing 15th with Halcyonia Mistletoe.