The race for British eventing team places at the 2026 FEI World Championships in Aachen is set to reach a key stage over the next two weeks. Pippa Roome of Horse & Hound outlined the current standings following major spring events. Final decisions will follow performances at upcoming fixtures.
British selection for the eventing at the 2026 World Championships in Aachen will hot up over the next two weeks at Defender Bramham Horse Trials from 11 to 14 June and Luhmühlen Horse Trials from 18 to 21 June. European champions Laura Collett with London 52 and Badminton winners Ros Canter with Lordships Graffalo are considered assured of their places due to their results and records. This leaves two team spots and one individual place open. Tom McEwen and JL Dublin are expected to confirm their spot with a performance in the CCI4*-S at Bramham. Other contenders include Harry Meade on Annaghore Valoner, David Doel on Galileo Nieuwmoed, Gemma Stevens on Flash Cooley and Bubby Upton on Its Cooley Time. Nominated entries meetings for Britain’s squads are set to happen around 22 to 24 June. Definite entries meetings are scheduled around 15 or 16 July.