19/09/2025
Sending all our Aussie luck to Poppy Kettlewell of Oso Arabians and Eadie McWilliam as they take on the FEI World Endurance Championships for Young Riders & Juniors in Buftea, Romania, on 20 September (local time). You can follow their journey on international tracking apps like Mindari or Yamamah - - fun fact: the app was named after the Australian World Champion endurance horse, originally Kurrajong Concorde, later renamed Yamamah by her owners.
The countdown begins!
With just a couple of days to go, Australian endurance rider Poppy Kettlewell is set to realise her dream at the FEI Endurance World Championship for Young Riders & Juniors in Buftea, Romania.
Poppy will be riding her talented Oso Performance Arabians homebred gelding, Oso Irazu, a champion horse with an impressive world stage track record in endurance racing.
As part of the Australian team, Poppy was selected alongside fellow riders Indi Else, Eadie McWilliam, and Charlotte Williamson… This event will see Poppy competing against top young riders from over 30 countries worldwide.
The championship, taking place on September 20, 2025, promises to be an exhilarating event, showcasing the skills of these talented young riders and their horses
The event will be held in Buftea, a charming Romanian town with its picturesque setting and world-class facilities.
Here's wishing Poppy and her crew, and the entire Australian team the very best of luck! The endurance community back home will undoubtedly be cheering you on 🇦🇺🇦🇺
📸 Sarah Sullivan Photography