The Swiss equestrian federation has announced the team that will represent Switzerland at the 2026 European Youth Championships in July.
Switzerland made its team selection following CDI results this spring season and right after the National Championships in Hutwangen.
No pony riders, nor Children riders have been selected.
Biggest absentee this season has been U25 rider Tallulah Nater on the Belgian Olympic team horse Flynn FRH. Though still an U25 rider at the age of 22, Nater last competed internationally in the senior league in Stadl Paura at the start of April. She was absent from the National Championships.
Representing Switzerland in Olomouc (EU Junior Riders) and Pilisjaszfalu (EU YR/U25) are:
Junior Riders
- Mirjam Bachmann - Famora
- Leana Hofmann - Brando L (pictured)
- Malina Schneider - Zaja von Buchmatt CH
- Sina Willener - Fürst Lauries H
- 1. reserve: Mica-Ladina Gysau - Mattheo
- 2. reserve: Liah Hefti - Rock Emotion
Young Riders
- Emma Grandits - Ballantines VR
- Sabrina Rietiker - Faviola
- Mia Sanna Walser - Jetset FRH
- Emily Weseloh - Be Happy
- reserve: Anne-Sophie Schneider, - Flashdance RR
Sandra Zindel-Weber, youth team manager, said, "for our riders, the focus this year is clearly on gaining international experience. In this highly competitive international field, we aim to develop step by step and gain valuable experience for the future. This participation underlines the ongoing promotion of young talent in Swiss dressage. The delegation is travelling to the European Championships motivated and with realistic expectations, aiming to continue making progress on the international stage in the long term.”
Under 25
- Robynne Graf - Domino
- Meilin Ngovan - Dreamdancer (reserve horse: Fibonacci)
- Milena Sulzer - Roksanda (reserve horse: Fantasimo)
About the Under 25 team Swiss team captain Ruth Haas said, “Switzerland is travelling to Budapest as a team of three. The three nominated pairs have shown strong progress over the past few months and possess individual strengths they can rely on in Budapest. All three riders are members of the Swiss Equestrian Top Talents programme and are receiving close support on their journey. For us, the focus is on preparation. When the riders enter the arena with confidence, focus their full concentration on the task at hand and form a unified whole with their horse, they create the best conditions for realising their potential.”
Photo © Astrid Appels
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Eurodressage Coverage of the 2026 European Young Rider & Under 25 Championships
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