Team Australia Saddles Up for CHIO Aachen!
Following performances at the Adelaide Equestrian Festival, Equestrian Australia High Performance has announced the powerhouse quartet set to represent the green and gold at the iconic CHIO Aachen in Germany!
? Sammi Birch & Finduss FPB
? Andrew Cooper & Sharvalley Thunder
? Kevin McNab & Faro IMP
? Shane Rose & Easy Turn
Our riders are already charging into top form—UK-based stars Sammi Birch and Kevin McNab recently delivered strong performances at Badminton CCI5* and Strzegom CCI4*-L. Meanwhile, Aussie aces Andrew Cooper and Shane Rose are gearing up for a tune-up at Luhmühlen just three weeks before the big event. This year’s contest is extra special—Aachen will host the 2026 World Eventing Championships, making this the ultimate dress rehearsal for global glory!
Get ready to cheer Team Australia as they gallop into one of the most fiercely competitive showdowns on the FEI calendar!
In the meantime, you can relive the magic of the Adelaide Equestrian Festival! Tune in on Channel 9 and 9NOW at 2pm (all states) on Sunday, 25 May — don’t miss it!
