Millstreet International Horse Trials in Ireland will host the inaugural under-25 eventing World Championships in 2026 – and Britain will run the second edition in 2027.

The idea of a youth championship to bridge the gap between young riders and seniors started to take shape at the FEI Sports Forum this spring (news, 10 April). In June, the FEI board approved the inclusion of the new championship in principle.

The FEI has now given Millstreet the green light to host the first FEI Eventing World Championships for under-25s, which will take place at CCI4*-S level, from 22 to 26 July 2026. Cornbury House Horse Trials in Britain will hold the championships from 8 to 12 September 2027.

“It’s great to be hosting a championship in Ireland and for Ireland, which will help showcase the sport a

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