The German Equestrian Federation has announced the teams that will represent Germany at the 2026 European Youth Riders Championships in July.
The German NF held two team selection/observation trials: the first one at the Preis der Besten in May, the second at the CDIO-PYR Hagen "Future Champions" at Hof Kasselmann.
Representing Germany in Le Mans (Ponies), Olomouc (CH-JR) and Pilisjaszfalu (EU YR/U25) are:
Pony Riders
- Leni-Sophie Gosmann - Diamantini EA
- Lilli von Helldorff - Nabucco HW
- Lilly Kasselmann - Nasdaq
- Victoria Winkmann - Peach
- Reserve 1: Lilli von Helldorff - Dijon
- Reserve 2: Rosa Duong - Chilly Morning
- Reserve 3: Laurentien Paula Osterhoff - Mr. Handsome
- Reserve 4: Sophie Levien - Carlo Carlucci
Children
- Antonia Hansmeyer - Gentle van Wittenstein V
- Cecilie Marie Hohl - Saluna W OLD
- Lilly Kasselmann - Vodka Soda
- Linda Schuchmann - Figo de Halliers
- Reserve 1: Jasper Rasche - Limoncelli
- Reserve 2: Larissa Bruckschen - Little Fame
- Reserve 3: Anna Schmieder - Freispiel
Junior Riders
- Eve Catherine Bartels - Villeneuve
- Clara Kohoutek - Dark Dancer (Reserve: Belinda)
- Ava Osing - Destacado FRH
- Martha Raupach -Francis Drake OLD
- Reserve 1: Birte Nießing - Destino
Reserve 2: Greta Louise Wagner - Vanessa H
Reserve 3: Katharina Haverkamp - Feel Festival
- Reserve 1: Birte Nießing - Destino
Young Riders
- Lana-Pinou Baumgürtel - Escalla OLD
- Nele Klaus - Bonfire
- Julie Sofie Schmitz-Heinen - Attractive
- Marie Sohler - skehavens Beau Sancy
- Reserve 1: Pauline Kesting - Earl of Nymphenburg
- Reserve 2: Martha Pickers - Ferri Rousseau
- Reserve 3: Lena Pögel - Bon Cruz M OLD
- Reserve 4: Marie Holtfreter - Kiranga
Under 25
- Lucie-Anouk Baumgürtel - First Vienna FRH
- Rose Oatley - Alive and Kicking
- Pia-Carlotta Gagel - Riccio
- Katharina Schuster - Qence L
No U25 reserve was officially named although Emma Lienert (Windermere j’Obei) has been reported to have been nominated for the reserve spot.
Photo © Astrid Appels
Related Links
Eurodressage Coverage of the 2026 European Young Rider & Under 25 Championships
Eurodressage Coverage of the 2026 European Children and Junior Riders Championships
Eurodressage Coverage of the 2026 European Pony Championships