The French Equestrian Federation has announced its eventing long lists of horse and rider combinations selected for the 2026 World Championships in Aachen, Germany (August 13th -16th ). Each nation can enter up to five horse and rider combinations, four of which will count towards the team rankings.
The longlist is a mix of experienced riders and combinations on the rise with key members of past teams, Nicolas Touzaint, Karim Laghouag and Astier Nicolas all listed.
The younger generation is also making its mark, with Alexis Goury selected with two horses, Colorée de Poteau Z and Je’Vall plus UK-based Gaspard Maksud with Zaragoza, who recently produced a top 10 performance at Badminton CCI5*, the best French result at the event.
Thomas Carlile – Golden de Béliard AA
Luc Château – Cocorico de l’Ebat
Sébastien Cavaillon – Elipso de la Vigne
Alexis Goury – Colorée de Poteau Z
Alexis Goury – Je’Vall
Karim Laghouag – Dream de Viève
Gaspard Maksud – Zaragoza
Benjamin Massié – Figaro Fonroy
Benjamin Massié – Filao de Perle
Astier Nicolas – Alertamalib’Or
Astier Nicolas – Dirty Old Town
Nicolas Touzaint – Diabolo Menthe
