They will compete for Australia at the 2026 FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final, to be held in Fort Worth, Texas.
Australian showjumper Jamie Winning-Kermond secured an impressive fourth-place finish in Wellington’s CSI4* Grand Prix.
Reg Cleland has been recognised for an extraordinary lifetime of service to equestrian sport, receiving a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division as part of the 2026 Australia Day Honours List.
The full range of classes traditionally offered at the Sydney CDI will not be possible in 2026 with only three competition areas available due to arena resurfacing works.
Oliver Townend has announced the retirement of four-time CCI5* winner Ballaghmor Class, with the 19-year-old eventing legend set to make an appearance at Burghley Horse Trials in September for an official retirement ceremony.
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.