Horse Sport Ireland Releases Long List for 2026 World Championships Dressage & Para Dressage

Fri, 06/26/2026 - 09:17
Ireland
Alex Baker and Top Gear at the 2026 CDIO Fontainebleau :: Photo © Astrid Appels

Horse Sport Ireland has released the names of the long listed riders in the running for team selection for the 2026 World Championships in Dressage and Para Dressage. 

HSI nominated five Grand Prix pairs, although one combination is still seeking his second required MER score of 66%.

The long-listed Grand Prix pairs are:

  • Kevin Acres (*nomination pending 1 additional MER)
  • Alex Baker - Top Gear
  • James Connor - Vanotti
  • Jessica Dunn - Dan Its Carston
  • Abigail Lyle - Giraldo

The long-listed para pairs are:

  • Rosemary Gaffney - Norabel
  • Jessica McKenna - D.C.I. Cerruti
  • Katie Reilly - Keystone Dawn Chorus
  • Clodagh Walsh - Chantal

Photo © Astrid Appels

Related Link
Eurodressage Coverage of the World Championships Dressage