VideoUS Equestrian announced another substitution for the Icon Global U.S. Jumping Team ahead of the 2026 FEI Jumping World Championships on August 13. This update comes about a month-and-a-half after the initial team announcement on June 26.
On veterinary advice, Laura Kraut has withdrawn her original mount, Bisquetta, and will now ride Baloutinue in the championship.
The Icon Global U.S. Jumping Team for the 2026 FEI Jumping World Championships will now include the following combinations.
Natalie Dean (Palo Alto, Calif.) and Mr Boombastic, a 2014 Selle Français gelding (Vigo Cece x Sable Rose) owned by Marigold Sporthorses, LLC and cared for by Luis Guarneros
Katie Dinan (New York, N.Y.) and Out of the Blue SCF, a 2014 Belgian Warmblood mare (Verdi TN x San Patrignano Cassini) owned by Grant Road Partners LLC, and cared for by Lou Beudin
Lillie Keenan (New York, N.Y.) and Fasther, a 2010 KWPN gelding (Vigo d’Arsouilles STX x Farmer) owned by Chansonette Farm, LLC, and cared for by Anna Halász
Laura Kraut (Royal Palm Beach, Fla.) and Baloutinue, a 2010 Hanoverian gelding (Balou du Rouet x Landor S) owned by St. Bride’s Farm and cared for by Alex Tyler-Morris
McLain Ward (Brewster, N.Y.) and High Star Hero, a 2013 Belgian Sport Horse gelding (I Am Moerhoeve’s Star x Darco) owned by Michael Smith, and cared for by Caroline Holmberg and Edvin Soto
Competition Information
The 2026 FEI Jumping World Championships will be the highlight of the international competition year and will be hosted during week two of the 2026 FEI World Championships Aachen. Competition will begin on August 19, at 10:30 a.m. GMT+2/4:30 a.m. ET with the faults converted Speed Round. The first round of team competition will start at 10:30 a.m. GMT+2/4:30 a.m. ET on Thursday August 20, with the top ten teams advancing to the second round, which will begin at 6:30 p.m. GMT+2/12:30 p.m. ET on Friday, August 21, determining team medals. Competition for individual medals will start with Round A at 2:20 p.m. GMT+2/8:20 a.m. ET and conclude with the final individual jumping around at 4:20 p.m. GMT+2/10:20 a.m. ET on Sunday, August 23, to conclude the two-week long championship.