British Dressage has announced the teams that will represent Great Britain at the 2026 European Youth Championships in July.
Combinations have been selected to compete in this year’s FEI Children on Horses, Pony, Junior, Young Rider and U25 European Championships.
Judy Harvey, International Director at British Dressage, commented: “We have seen some exciting progression of our youth riders this season and we are delighted by the level of improvement they have demonstrated, so there is a lot to look forward to this summer. This year marks a significant milestone for BD, as it will be the first time that we have sent a team to represent Great Britain in all five age categories.
“We have several exciting medal prospects, so it will hopefully lead to a thrilling competition. The U25 & U21 European Championships are a great environment for the development of our young riders, and we wish them all the best of luck.”
Travelling with the teams will be U25 Chef d'Equipe Tom Hobday and U21 Performance Manager Nina Boex.
Representing Team GB in Le Mans (Ponies), Olomouc (CH-JR) and Pilisjaszfalu (EU YR/U25) are:
Pony Riders
- Ella Fraser - Brouwershaven’s Viceroy (bay gelding, 2009, Jurjen H x Speyksbosch Nelson, NWPCS)
- Amelia Goodear - Furioso V.H. Enkershof (bay gelding, 2015, Coelenhage's Purioso x De Goede Ree Now Or Never, NWPCS)
- Martha Jones - Cognac IX (palomino gelding, 2008, FS Chambertin x Waldermar, KNHS)
- Queenie Moule - Amden Supreme Golden Dancer (palomino gelding, 2016, Dating AT x Scampi, GRP)
The reserve is Georgie Morgan on Brouwershaven’s Jasper (2012, Valerio x Vita Nova’s Hanassie, NWPCS)
Children
- Amelia Dovey - Sheepcote Jackson (2013, Johnson x Don Primero, BE) - reserve horse: Boccelli 6 (2007, Belissimo M x Riccione, WESTF)
- Sebastian Houlston - Full Fusion BS (2010, Blue Hors Zack and Mooiman, KWPN)
- Stella McComb - Dos Alamos (2009, Dressage Royal x Dream of Glory, HANN)
- Isabelle Stuart - Prince May the First (2008, Prins Alfred x Voltaire, NRPS)
The reserve is Sophia Parry on Floran (2006, Florestan II x Rosenkoenig, RHEIN)
Junior Riders
- Ella Grace Dovey - Escomond (2015, Escolar x Caprimond, OLDBG) - reserve horse: Creto (black mare, 2010, Conteur x Falkenstern II, HANN)
- Sofia Games - Bovary JBM (2019, Baron x Dacaprio, HANN)
- Oriana McNamara - Active Solaris (2014, Sezuan x Fidermark, OLDBG)
- Isla Sully - Vagabond de Massa (2009, Reito x Xaquiro, LUSIT)
The reserve is Abigail Gray on Jack Diamond (2014, Electron x Diamond Hit, KWPN)
Young Riders
- Mette Dahl - Daytona Platinum (2011, Dante Veltino OLD x Charon, OLDBG) - reserve horse: Fidelio Van Het Bloemenhof (2009, Fidertanz x Jazz, BWP)
- Myles Graham - Fred Astaire WD (2014, Fiderbach OLD x Benvenuto, HANN)
- Demi Howard-Cartwright - Newton Astro Nascente (2016, Apache x Don Schufro, OLDBG)
- Ruby Hughes - Mount St John Jazz Dance (2014, Jazz x Hemmingway, KWPN)
The reserve is Morgan Haerr on Grolschstar (2011, Arlando x Zeoliet, KWPN)
Under 25
- Harrison Ashton - Spectre (2013, San Amour x De Niro, FWB) - reserve horse: Million Dreams (2015, Millennium x Sandro Hit, OLDBG)
- Lilah Gibbs - Dude III (2011, Dancier x Rubinstein, HANN) - pictured
- Annabella Pidgley - Gio (2011, Apache x Tango, KWPN) - reserve horse: Vamos Amigos (2012, Vitalis x Hotline, WESTF)
- Georgina Nicholls - Briarwood Notorious (2015, Negro x Gribaldi, WBS)
The first reserve is Ruby Hughes on Farrell (2011, Fabregas x Davignon, HANN), the second reserve is Sophie Taylor on Jerrydale (2014, Everdale x Havidoff, KWPN)
Photo © Astrid Appels
Related Links
Eurodressage Coverage of the 2026 European Young Rider & Under 25 Championships
Eurodressage Coverage of the 2026 European Children and Junior Riders Championships
Eurodressage Coverage of the 2026 European Pony Championships