With the nominative entry date having passed, more countries are announcing their official teams for the 2026 World Para Dressage Championships in Aachen.

The United States equestrian federation announced the combinations to represent the U.S. Team for the 2026 FEI Para Dressage World Championships. The American team will be led by Chef d’Equipe and Technical Advisor, Michel Assouline, alongside Team Leader, Laureen Johnson.

The American team includes

Rebecca Hart (Wellington, Fla.) – Floratina, a 2008 Hanoverian mare (Fidertanz  x Rubin Royal OLD), owned by Rowan O’Riley
Fiona Howard (Boston, Mass.) and Diamond Dunes, a 2013 Hanoverian gelding (De L’Or x Wolkentanz), owned by Dressage Family LLC and Hof Kasselmann
Kate Shoemaker (Wellington, Fla.) and Vianne, her own 2016 Hanoverian mare (Vitalis x Ramiro’s Bube)
Marie Vonderheyden (Wellington, Fla.) and Fan Tastico H, a 2017 Oldenburg gelding (Furstenball OLD x Weltmeyer), owned by Karin Flint

The U.S. reserves are:

Eleanor Brimmer (Wellington, Fla.) – Langagers Krack I Love It
Rebecca Hart (Wellington, Fla.) – Liberation
Fiona Howard (Boston, Mass.) – Ferguston
Kate Shoemaker (Wellington, Fla.) – Ghandi

Horse Sport Ireland High Performance Para Dressage Manager Simone Hession has selected the four athletes and their equine partners for the championship, with a blend of youth and experience in the quartet.

Rosemary Gaffney – Norabel
Jesscia McKenna – D.C.I Cerruti
Katie Reilly – Keystone Dawn Chorus
Clodagh Walsh – Chantal

Van der Horst on Fonq at the CPEDI HagenThe Dutch equestrian federation and team trainer Noortje Radstake have made their selection.

Annemarieke Nobel – Doo Schufro (Grade I)
Rixt van der Horst – Fonq (Grade III)
Sanne Voets – Demantur (Grade IV)
Britney de Jong – Caramba (Grade V) 
reserve:  Tessa Baaijens-van de Vrie  – Happy Grade (Grade III)
reserve: Frank Hosmar  – Alphaville (Grade V)  

The Swiss equestrian federation is sending two individuals to Aachen.

Nicole Geiger (Grade V) – Donar Weltino
Mirjam Pollara (Grade IV) –  Auheim’s Secret Love

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Related Link
Eurodressage Coverage of the World Championships Dressage and Para Dressage