2026 Under 25 Riders to Watch

The next generation is about to get its own world stage.

For the first time, the FEI Under 25 Eventing World Championships arrive this summer, with Millstreet set to host a championship that genuinely bridges the gap between young rider success and senior championship pressure.

So… who's ready?

Nicole Brown is joined by Diarm Byrne and Ali Barrett to look at the numbers, the standout performances, and the combinations already making noise at four-star short level. From established names like Calvin Böckmann and Alice Casburn, to emerging contenders from Australia, the US, Ireland, France and beyond, they start to piece together what this first edition could look like.

Highlights

• The top Under 25 performances of 2025
• Who leads the High Performance Ratings
• Which nations look strongest on paper
• Early predictions for individual and team gold

Guests

• Ali Barrett – EquiRatings AI & Sports Media Analyst
• Diarmuid Byrne – EquiRatings co-founder

EquiRatings Eventing Podcast
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