The USA’s Kent Farrington has withdrawn from consideration for the FEI Jumping World Championships 2026.  With Descartes SR (Caramelo x Oklund), Greya (Colestus x Contender) and Toulayna (Toulon x Parco), the current world number one was one of the ten nominated horse-and-rider combinations short-listed for the U.S. team for the FEI Jumping World Championships taking place in Aachen later this summer.

“After giving a great deal of thought to this season and what I believe is the best long-term management for my horses, I have decided to withdraw from consideration for the World Equestrian Games,” Farrington shared on social media on Friday. “Greya has already contested a championship on home soil this year, and we were fortunate enough to come away with the victory. While Descartes SR has delivered some outstanding performances this season, I believe he is still developing and that a championship of this magnitude comes a bit too soon in his career. With the Olympics on home soil in Los Angeles in 2028, I believe the right decision is to prioritize that goal and continue developing both horses with their long-term future in mind. This approach gives them the best opportunity for sustained success while allowing each horse to progress at the right pace. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to be considered and wish the U.S. team every success at the World Equestrian Games,” Farrington concluded.