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Young Australian riders Poppy Kettlewell and Eadie McWilliam impressed at the FEI Endurance World Championship for Young Riders & Juniors in Buftea, Romania, finishing inside the top 15 against a world-class field over 120km.
Equestrian Life
Published 30 Sep 2025
Buftea, Romania witnessed history on 20 September 2025 as the FEI Endurance World Championship for Young Riders & Juniors reached its dramatic conclusion. Over 120km of testing terrain, 84 young athletes from 26 nations set out with one shared goal: to finish with their horses in good health. By the end of the day, medals were decided not only by time, but by resilience, judgement, and the crucial veterinary inspections that define the sport. For Romania, hosting its first equestrian world Championship was a milestone in itself, while for the athletes aged 14–21 it was the defining moment of their careers so far. Top results for Australian duo
Seventeen-year-old Australian rider Poppy Kettlewell finished an incredible tenth place with her 15-year-old family-bred gelding Oso Irazu. A seasoned campaigner, Irazu has previously represented Great Britain at two Senior World Championships under Rebecca Pinder. Kettlewell, competing in her first championship, was emotional:
“It’s been a dream since I was six, standing on the beach in Normandy and watching the World Championships. To now wear the Australian shirt is a dream come true. Our goal was top 20 but Irazu had a different idea — his decision was final!...”
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https://www.equestrianlife.com.au/articles/young-aussie-endurance-riders-shine-in-buftea/
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