US Equestrian has shared the horse-and-rider combinations selected to represent the Icon Global U.S. Jumping Team in Aachen, where they will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and Team Leader Lizzy Chesson. Photo © US Equestrian.
The American team for the 2026 FEI Jumping World Championships in Aachen, Germany, has been announced. US Equestrian has shared the horse-and-rider combinations selected to represent the Icon Global U.S. Jumping Team in Aachen, where they will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and Team Leader Lizzy Chesson.
The following pairs – in alphabetical order – have been selected to represent the Icon Global U.S. Jumping Team:
- Katie Dinan and Out of the Blue SCF (Verdi TN x San Patrignano Cassini) owned by Grant Road Partners LLC, and cared for by Lou Beudin
- Lillie Keenan and Fasther (Vigo d’Arsouilles STX x Farmer) owned by Chansonette Farm, LLC, and cared for by Anna Halász
- Laura Kraut and Bisquetta (Bisquet Balou C x Takashi van Berkenbroek) owned by Cherry Knoll Farm, Inc., and cared for by Alex Tyler Morris and Margo Thomas
- Marilyn Little and La Contessa (License x Cornet’s Prinz) owned by Marilyn Little LLC, and cared for by Raven Alfieri
- McLain Ward and High Star Hero (I Am Moerhoeve’s Star x Darco) owned by Michael Smith, and cared for by Caroline Holmberg and Edwin Soto
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