Australian World Championship eventing team named

The Australian eventing team for the FEI World Championships in Aachen, Germany has been announced and features a mix of experience and young talent.

Sophia Hill and Humble Glory. Image by Christine Quinn Photography.

Equestrian Life

Published 14 Jul 2026

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Eventing Team:

Oliver Barrett and Sandhills Briar

Olivia Barton and APH Sodoku

Sophia Hill and Humble Glory

Andrew Hoy and Vassily de Lassos

Sam Woods and SS Eight Count

From the team of five, four will make up the World Championship Team and one will be selected as the World Championship Individual; this is decided at or before the first horse inspection in Aachen.

Olivia Barton and APH Sodoku. Image by Leszek Wójcik.

Oliver Barrett and Sandhills Briar. Image by Manning Photography.

Andrew HOY (AUS) & VASSILY DE LASSOS — Andrew Hoy and Vassily de Lassos. Image by Jon Stroud Media.

Reserves:

Isabel English and Cil Dara Bombay S

Sophia Hill and Tulara Baltango

Sam Jeffree and Santoro

Kevin McNab and Faro Imp

Eventing at Aachen will begin with the first half of the dressage draw on Thursday, 13 August, followed by the second day of dressage on Friday, 14 August. Cross country will take place 15 August, and the final show jumping phase will conclude the competition on Sunday, 16 August.