Ottawa, ON, July 9, 2026 – Equestrian Canada (EC) has officially named the first of our athletes who will represent the maple leaf in dressage, eventing and show jumping at the FEI World Championships in Aachen, Germany, August 11-23, 2026. Para dressage and vaulting are still finalizing their selections and anticipate announcements next week.
The Canadian dressage team will be:
Brittany Fraser Beaulieu, Saint Bruno, QC
Horse: Jaccardo
Groom: Marie-Ève Dumas
Owner: Jill Irving
Camille Carier Bergeron, Laval, QC
Horse: Finnlanderin
Groom: Rosemarie Corbeil-Robitaille
Owners: Camille and Gilles Bergeron, Marc-Antony Lussier
Chris von Martels, Ridgetown, ON
Horse: Londoncrown
Groom: Vanessa Ruiter
Owner: Daniel Gauthier
Denielle Gallagher-Legriffon, Hampton, NB
Horse: Come Back de Massa
Groom: Sofia Legriffon
Owners: Denielle Gallagher-Legriffon and Ellen Lazarus
Support team:
Chef d’Équipe and Team Manager: Christine Peters
Technical Advisor : Jordi Domingo Coll
Veterinarian: Dr. Alan Manning
Additional Support – Dr. Usha Knabe
Additional Support – Fanny Perrin
Two individuals will take part in the three-day eventing competition:
Jessica Phoenix, Cannington, ON
Horse: Fluorescent Adolescent
Groom: Katharina Forster
Owners: Sharon Hall and Makayla Rydzik
Michael Winter, Toronto, ON
Horse: El Mundo
Groom: Amy Ferris
Owners: Emma and Michael Winter, Jonathan Nelson
Support team:
Chef d’Équipe and Technical Advisor: Rebecca Howard
Team Manager: Dr. Emily Gilbert
Veterinarians: Dr. Alan Manning, Dr. Emily Jantzi
Equine Physio: Antonio Inghilleri
Farrier: Brian Mullins
The Canadian show jumping team will be:
Erynn Ballard, Tottenham, ON
Horses: Fave d’Authuit and De Flor 111 Z Santa Rosa
Groom: Alex Azorin Suarez
Owners: Ilan Ferder and Andrea Hernandez Velasco
Kyle King, Langley, BC
Horse: Kayenne Z
Groom: Shanon Heathfield
Owner: Kyle King
Amy Millar, Perth, ON
Horses: Jagger HX and Gaiete d’Elle
Groom: Dan Ingratta
Owners: Team Eye Candy & Millar Brooke Farm; L Pathy Equestrian
Chris Pratt, Uxbridge, ON
Horses: Ideaal ES and Lollypop
Groom: Maya Frati
Owners: Take the High Road LLC
Kyle Timm, Calgary, AB
Horses: Casino Calvin and Glamour du Chanu
Groom: Aurore Gracia
Owners: The Rein Family LLC & Tara Dow Rein
Support team:
Chef d’Équipe: Ian Millar
Team Manager: Karen Hendry-Ouellette
Veterinarian: Dr. Eduardo Felix
Human Physiotherapist: Steve Morris
“Congratulations to every athlete, horse, owner and support team member selected to represent Canada in Aachen,” remarked James Hood, High Performance Director at EC and Chef de Mission for the Championships. “Earning a place on a World Championship team is the result of years of hard work, commitment and outstanding performances, and everyone involved should be incredibly proud of what they’ve accomplished. We look forward to seeing this team continue to build on that momentum as they prepare to compete against the very best in the world.”
EC’s national teams are supported by our Official Horse Transporter, Ecclestone Horse Transport; our Official Equine Nutrition Partner Mad Barn, and Official Suppliers LeMieux, Ogilvy Equestrian Inc. and Talisman Equine.
Hosted on the hallowed grounds of the Aachen Soers, the Aachener-Laurensberger Rennverein e.V. (ALRV) has organized the world’s largest equestrian events since 1898. The 2026 FEI World Championships mark a historic “welcome home” to the venue, exactly 20 years after Aachen hosted the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games. Each summer, the Aachen welcomes over 350,000 spectators for the World Equestrian Festival (CHIO Aachen), featuring five traditional disciplines: Show Jumping, Dressage, Eventing, Four-In-Hand Driving and Vaulting. For this summer’s World Championships, Para Dressage will also be included.
For more information or to purchase tickets or VIP tables, visit www.aachen2026.com. You can follow Team Canada during the 2026 World Championships for free on CBC Gem and ClipMyHorse TV.
About Equestrian Canada
Equestrian Canada (EC) is the national governing body for equestrian sport and industry in Canada, with a mandate to represent, promote and advance all equine and equestrian interests. With over 15,000 sport licence holders, 7,500 horses, 11 provincial/territorial sport organization partners and 10+ national equine affiliate organizations, EC is a significant contributor to the social, physical, emotional and economic well-being of the equestrian industry across Canada. EC is a Canadian registered charity as a Registered Charity Amateur Athletic Association (RCAAA) and thanks the Government of Canada for its financial support.
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Media Contact:
Media Attaché on-site at Aachen
Michelle Dunn
Manager, Media & Communications
Equestrian Canada
mdunn@equestrian.ca
Sue Bundy
Director, Brand & Commercial
Equestrian Canada
sbundy@equestrian.ca
Photo: Kyle Timm and Glamour du Chanu. © Starting Gate Communications