Austrian Warmblood
The Austrian Equestrian Federation has announced the names of the horses that will represent Austria at the 2026 World Championships for Young Dressage Horses.
The 2026 edition of the WCYH will return to Verden (GER) and will be held on 5 - 9 August 2026.
The Austrian warmblood society held two observation trials in Oisnitz and Stadl Pauran where Dr. Ulf Möller assessed the horses.
Based on the size of its studbook, Austria is eligible to send one combination per age category.
Eqwo reported that the selected Austrian horses are:
5-year olds
- Viva La Vida Loca (by Viva Gold x Fiderbach) - Kerstin Kronaus
- reserve: Jamey (by Jameson x Don Index) - Marie Theres Holzleitner-Senck
6-year olds
- Evita (by Escamillo x Morricone) - Martina Suppan-Knill (pictured)
- reserve: Broadmoars Hofromanze (by For Romance x Hofrat) - Isabella Willibald
7-year olds
- Contenance (by Cadeau Noir x Totilas) - Philipp Paradiso
- reserve: Elvina N (by Vitalis x Lux As) - Eva Pollhammer
Photo © Astrid Appels
Related Link
Eurodressage coverage of the 2026 World Championships for Young Dressage Horses