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Van der Horst on Fonq at the CPEDI HagenThe Dutch equestrian federation and team trainer Noortje Radstake have made their selection.<\/p>\nWith the nominative entry date having passed, more countries are announcing their official teams for the 2026 World Para Dressage Championships in Aachen.<\/p>\n
The United States equestrian federation\u00a0announced 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\u2019Equipe and Technical Advisor, Michel Assouline, alongside Team Leader, Laureen Johnson.<\/p>\n
The American team includes<\/p>\n
Rebecca Hart (Wellington, Fla.) – Floratina, a 2008 Hanoverian mare (Fidertanz \u00a0x Rubin Royal OLD), owned by Rowan O\u2019Riley
\nFiona Howard (Boston, Mass.) and Diamond Dunes, a 2013 Hanoverian gelding (De L\u2019Or x Wolkentanz), owned by Dressage Family LLC and Hof Kasselmann
\nKate Shoemaker (Wellington, Fla.) and Vianne, her own 2016 Hanoverian mare (Vitalis x Ramiro\u2019s Bube)
\nMarie Vonderheyden (Wellington, Fla.) and Fan Tastico H, a 2017 Oldenburg gelding (Furstenball OLD x Weltmeyer), owned by Karin Flint<\/p>\n
The U.S. reserves are:<\/p>\n
Eleanor Brimmer (Wellington, Fla.) – Langagers Krack I Love It
\nRebecca Hart (Wellington, Fla.) – Liberation
\nFiona Howard (Boston, Mass.) – Ferguston
\nKate Shoemaker (Wellington, Fla.) – Ghandi<\/p>\n
Horse Sport Ireland\u00a0High 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.<\/p>\n
Rosemary Gaffney –\u00a0Norabel
\nJesscia McKenna –\u00a0D.C.I Cerruti
\nKatie Reilly –\u00a0Keystone Dawn Chorus
\nClodagh Walsh –\u00a0Chantal<\/p>\n
Van der Horst on Fonq at the CPEDI HagenThe Dutch equestrian federation and team trainer Noortje Radstake have made their selection.<\/p>\n
Annemarieke Nobel – Doo Schufro (Grade I)
\nRixt van der Horst – Fonq\u00a0(Grade III)
\nSanne Voets – Demantur (Grade IV)
\nBritney de Jong – Caramba (Grade V)\u00a0
\nreserve:\u00a0\u00a0Tessa Baaijens-van de Vrie\u00a0\u00a0\u2013 Happy Grade (Grade III)
\nreserve:\u00a0Frank Hosmar\u00a0 \u2013 Alphaville (Grade V)\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Swiss equestrian federation is sending two individuals to Aachen.<\/p>\n
Nicole Geiger (Grade V) – Donar Weltino
\nMirjam Pollara (Grade IV) –\u00a0 Auheim\u2019s Secret Love<\/p>\n
Photos \u00a9 Astrid Appels – no reproduction allowed<\/p>\n