The FEI has appointed the ground jury for the 2026 European Pony Championships in Le Mans (FRA) on 29 July – 2 August 2026.
Le Mans secured the allocation for the Children and Junior Euros in 2023 and added a pony Euros to their plate after Kronenberg (NED) pulled out for financial reasons. The European Pony Championships returned to Le Mans in 2025 and again in 2026.
The equestrian center "Pôle Europeen du Cheval" is very experienced at hosting national and international equestrian competition.
The panel includes:
- Sandrine Trimborn (FRA) - president
- Janine van Twist (NED)
- Mats Eriksson (SWE)
- Thomas Kessler (GER)
- Kirsten Soegaard (DEN)
The reserve judge is Kjell Myhre (NOR).
The Foreign Technical Delegate is Mariano Santos Redondo (ESP), the Chief Steward is to be confirmed
Andrew Gardner (GBR) will attend as JSP member.
Photo © Astrid Appels
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