We have a U.S. roster for the Senior World Championships next month!
US Equestrian has tapped a roster of five total combinations, from which they will ultimately select a four-combination team and one individual pair. The Squad will be led by Chef d’Equipe and High Performance Manager, Leslie Law, alongside High Performance Advisor Karyn Shuter and Team Leader Christina Vaughn.
The following combinations have been selected to represent the Defender U.S. Eventing Squad for the 2026 FEI Eventing World Championships and are listed in alphabetical order.
- Will Coleman (Ocala, Fla.) and Diabolo, a 2012 Holsteiner gelding (Diarado x Aljano 2) owned by the Diabolo Group, and cared for by Erin Jarboe (2026 Defender Kentucky CCI5* champions)
- Direct Reserves: Off The Record, a 2009 Irish Sport Horse gelding (VDL Arkansas x ARD Ohio) owned by the Off The Record Syndicate, and Very Dignified, a 2015 Irish Sport Horse mare (Dignified Van’t Zorgvliet x Ricardo Z) owned by Jerome Broussard, Gloria Callen, and Elizabeth Lendrum, both cared for by Erin Jarboe
- Phillip Dutton (West Grove, Pa.) and Possante, a 2013 KWPN gelding (Namelus R x Otangelo) owned by The Possante Group, and cared for by Emma Yanek (8th at Defender Kentucky in 2026; 11th individually at CHIO Aachen in 2025)
- Boyd Martin (Cochranville, Pa.) and Cooley Nutcracker, a 2014 Irish Sport Horse gelding (BMC Tolan R. x Cobra) owned by Liz’s Nutcrackers, and cared for by Stephanie Simpson (3rd at Pau CCI5* in 2025; 11th at Defender Kentucky in 2026)
- Caroline Pamukcu (Springfield, Pa.) and HSH Blake, a 2015 Irish Sport Horse gelding (BMC Tolan R x Kannan) owned by Mollie Hoff, Sherrie Martin, Caroline Pamukcu, and Deniz Pamukcu, and cared for by Chloe Teahan (second at Defender Kentucky CCI5* in 2026; reigning Pan American Games individual gold medalist)
- Tamie Smith (Murietta, Calif.) and Lillet 3, a 2016 Holsteiner mare (SIEC Livello x Calido I) owned by Molly and Jennifer Duda, and cared for by Savannah Gwin (Cosequin Lexington CCI4*-S winner in 2026)
Hallie Coon and Kapriccio. Photo by Tilly Berendt.
The following combinations have been selected as alternates and are listed in alphabetical order.
- Jennie Brannigan (West Grove, Pa.) and FE Lifestyle, a 2010 Warmblood gelding (Leo von Faelz x Brandenburger) owned by Tim and Nina Gardner
- Hallie Coon (Ocala, Fla.) and Kapriccio, 2015 KWPN gelding (Dexter R x Carambo) owned by Helen and Hallie Coon
- Tiana Coudray (Santa Barbara, Calif.) and D’Artagnan, a 2014 Holsteiner gelding (Diamant de Semilly x Cassini II) owned by Kyrle Arscott, Tiana Coudray, and Annabelle James
- Phillip Dutton (West Grove, Pa.) and Denim, a 2015 Holsteiner gelding (Dinken x Ibisco) owned by Ann Jones, Ann Lapides, Caroline Moran, and Neill Sites
- Sydney Elliott (Hoffman, N.C.) and QC Diamantaire, a 2010 Oldenburg gelding (Diarado x Sandro Hit) owned by Carol Stephens
- Emily Hamel (Aiken, S.C.) and Corvett, a 2007 Holsteiner gelding (Corrido x Clearway) owned by Black Flag Option, LLC
- Allie Knowles (Lexington, Ky.) and Montpellier Scais, a 2017 Anglo European Sporthorse gelding (Quasimodo van de Molendreef x Indoctro) owned by Katherine O’Brien
- Boyd Martin (Cochranville, Pa.) and Shanroe Cooley, a 2015 Irish Sport Horse gelding (Dallas VDL x Condios) owned by Dallas LLC
More news to come for this year’s FEI Eventing World Championships, so keep it locked right here on EN for the latest. EN’s coverage of these World Championships is supported by Kentucky Performance Products.
