The show jumping events at the World Championships begin on Tuesday, 18 August, in Aachen, and the Swiss team has a clear mission: to secure qualification for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
To secure the team qualification, Switzerland must finish in the top seven in the world. Team chef d’équipe Peter van der Waaij is fielding a squad led by its two key riders: Martin Fuchs with Conner Jei and Steve Guerdat with Dynamix de Belhême. They are joined by Jura-based rider Gaëtan Joliat with Chelsea Z and Jason Smith with Picobello van't Roosakker.
Alain Jufer with Chaccoo de l'Escaut MM will travel with the team as the reserve rider.
Go Switzerland – on the road to LA 2028!
The official programme for the week (Show Jumping)
- Tuesday, 18 August: Warm-up (official training)
- Wednesday, 19 August: Speed and handiness competition (first qualification for the team and individual competitions)
- Thursday, 20 August: First round of the team final (second qualification for the individual competition)
- Friday, 21 August: Second round of the team final. Medal ceremony and qualification of the top 7 teams for the 2028 Olympic Games
- Saturday, 22 August: Rest day for the qualified individual riders and veterinary inspection
- Sunday, 23 August: Individual final over two rounds (top 25 in the world)
