The Finnish equestrian federation has announced the teams that will represent Finland at the 2026 European Youth Championships.
Finland is only sending a pony and young riders team. The Finnish delegation will be captained by Tanja Takkula as chef d'equipe, while Marjo Björs will serve as the team trainer for the ponies and Terhi Stegars for the young riders.
The European Young Riders Championships are in Pilisjaszfalu (HUN) on 7 - 12 July while the European Pony Championships take place in Le Mans (FRA) on 28 July - 2 August 2026.
Finland will be represented by
Pony Riders
- Nelli-Maria Inna - Pin Rock's Devil's Double
- Iida-Sofia Alasuutari - Praest's Cameo (reserve: Varalla Cato 88)
- Aino Hallasaari - Fairytale Twilight
- Maria Suhonen – Viljam
- Reserve: Sini Shemeikka - Caramel Grey
Young Riders
- Anniina Kolu – Ghana (reserve horse El Macho V.O.D.)
- Sohvi Rouvali - Fabian
- Ulrika Salminen - Gilmore MC
- Venla Lahtinen - Tempelhüter
- Reserve 1: Mila Pietarila - Fire Dream
- Reserve 2: Minttu Polin - Jura JAZ
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Related Links
Eurodressage Coverage of the 2026 European Young Rider & Under 25 Championships
Eurodressage Coverage of the 2026 European Pony Championships