Equestrian Sports New Zealand have named an exciting team to compete against Australia in the Young Rider Trans-Tasman clash being held at the Larsen Sawmilling Equestrian Championships in Gisborne, 23rd – 25th January 2026.
The 1.20m competition will be on borrowed horses with teams swapping mounts over the three days.
The New Zealanders took the win in 2025 and 2024, while the Aussies took the win in 2023.
The New Zealand team 2026:
Chloe Armstrong (Wellington)
Liv Teixeira (Northland)
Samantha Wakeling (Waitemata)
Sofia Williams (Wairarapa)
Cara Quinn (Otago) – 1st Reserve
Adison Hall (Waitemata) – 2nd Reserve
12 December 2025