Suphajit Vuntanadit Makes History for Thailand by Qualifying for 2026 World Championships Dressage

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Dressage rider Suphajit "Patty" Vuntanadit has achieved a historic milestone for Thai equestrian sport by becoming the first Thai rider to officially qualify for the 2026 FEI World Championships Dressage in Aachen, Germany.

The 25-year old Belgian based Grand Prix rider is the first Thai to ever achieve the Minimum Eligibility Requirements (MER) for an FEI World Championships.

In Pursuit of MER

The MER is the benchmark for attendance at an FEI World Championships. Combinations must achieve their two MER scores of 66% or more in the Grand Prix at CDI3* or higher events between Jan 1, 2025, and the nominated entry deadline.

Together with her long-time partner Wall Street JV Patty secured her qualification following a series of consistent international Grand Prix starts during the 2025 season, including CDI's in Mariakalnok (HUN), Olomouc (CZE), and Dunajská Streda (SVK), where the pair achieved scores of 67.3%, 66.2%, and 66.2% respectively.

Pioneer for Thailand

In recent years Patty has continued to break new ground for Thailand on the international stage.

In 2023, she became the first Thai rider to win an international CDI class at CDI 1* Wellington. In 2025, she made history again by becoming the first Thai rider to win an international Grand Prix class at CDI 3* Olomouc.

For Patty, qualifying for Aachen carries deep personal meaning.

“We have worked and grown together over the last four years with Aachen always being the dream,” said Patty. “This will be the first championship for both of us, which makes it even more emotional and special.”

Wall Street JV

The partnership between Patty and Wall Street JV has been built steadily over the past four years, progressing step by step through the international levels with the long-term goal of championship representation.

Wall Street JV is a 19-year old Hanoverian gelding by Wie Weltmeyer x Starway, bred by Hans Vilhard. He was previously owned by Swedish Olympian Juliette Ramel before Patty took over the ride on the schoolmaster in 2021.

"Wall Street is a part of our family," said Patty. "We have grown together and achieved so many things as a partnership. He is incredibly talented and a very special horse." Patty added with a smile, "he definitely has a character. He has opinions, he knows what he likes, and he is not afraid to tell you. He is the kind of horse who gives his very best when he feels understood and trusted. The bond between horse and rider matters to him, and that's why I place so much importance on fostering that connection with him."

The chestnut loves the buzz that surrounds the show grounds. "Prize-givings are his absolute favourite," said Patty. "He loves the atmosphere, the applause, and being part of the celebration, especially during the victory lap. He can never stand still during the prize-giving ceremonies."

When asked what Wall Street would say if he were to speak, Patty replied, "I feel like, in a funny way, he already speaks to me. After everything we have gone through together, I can usually tell how he's feeling just by looking at him and his mannerisms. If he could say one thing to me, I hope it would be that he knows how deeply he is loved by our entire family."

A Family Affair

Pammy and Dreamboat at the CDIO Compiegne

Patty's qualification comes during an exciting chapter for the Vuntanadit family. Earlier this month, her sister Suphakamol "Pam" Vuntanadit and Dreamboat BCN achieved their first qualification score at CDI3* St. Margarethen towards the World Championships. In addition she scored her first World Cup ranking points at CDI-W Olomouc towards the 2027 FEI Dressage World Cup Final

“Together, my sister and I manage the stable and are deeply involved in the daily training, management, and care of our horses,” said Patty. “My sister and I are at the stable every day and take care of our horses ourselves. We bring them to the fields, feed them, muck out the stables, groom them, ride them, and manage their day-to-day routines. It is something we do seven days a week, all year round.”

The Thai sister duo places strong emphasis on horse welfare, teamwork, and long-term development both inside and outside the competition arena.

It Takes a Village

She is very grateful to her sister Pam, her family, trainer Sergio Garcia Bermejo, but it truly takes a village to compete at high performance level.

"Pam is my support system. We do everything together, from managing the horses and stable to travelling to competitions and making important decisions," Patty explained. "There are many long days, early mornings, and difficult moments in this sport, and I know I can always rely on her. We celebrate the successes together, but we also help each other through the setbacks. Whether we are at home or at a competition, we are always each other's eyes on the ground. We have been through so much together, and it is difficult to imagine doing this journey without her by my side."

Sisterly rivalry is out of the question with the Vuntanadits, but that doesn't mean they always agree with each other. "We spend almost every day together, so naturally we sometimes disagree," Patty laughed. "I actually think that is one of our strengths. We often have different opinions about training, management, or competition plans, and we challenge each other to think differently. Most of the time, that helps us find the best solution. At the end of the day, we both want the same thing: happy horses and the best possible future for them. That shared value is bigger than any disagreement."

Patty and Wall Street JV blazing trails for Thailand

The 2026 FEI World Championships Dressage are widely regarded as one of the most prestigious championships in international equestrian sport and this year will take place at the iconic venue of the CHIO Aachen in Germany. As Thai dressage continues to grow on the world stage, Patty’s achievement represents not only a personal milestone, but also an important source of inspiration for the next generation of Thai dressage riders.