La Moza Velisha - Road to the Under 25s World champs 2026-2027

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Currently ranked  the world number 2 young rider,  fundraising to represent Australia at the U25s World Championships in Ireland 2026 & UK 2027.

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My name is La’Moza Velisha, and at just 19 years of age I am currently ranked No. 2 in the world for Young Rider Eventing athletes. Number 7th in the world rankings for under 25s and in the world ranking athletes number 110 in the world. I am incredibly proud to have recently qualified for the FEI Eventing Under 25 World Championships and now have the opportunity to pursue a dream I have worked towards for many years – representing Australia on the world stage. This is fully self funded. Over the past few weeks, I have successfully completed and won my last two CCI4*-S events, first at Ballarat International Horse Trials and most recently at the Melbourne International Three Day Event. These results have helped cement my qualification and given me the confidence to chase this incredible opportunity. I am fortunate to be partnered with two amazing horses, Call Me Cooley and Ophelia van Prinseveld. These horses are more than athletes; they are my teammates and have been instrumental in helping me reach this level of competition. Behind every competition result are years of hard work, sacrifice and dedication. Like many young riders, I have spent countless hours training, travelling, caring for horses and learning from every success and setback along the way. I am fortunate to train under the guidance of Karen Blythe and Yona Lloyd, whose support, knowledge and belief in me have been invaluable throughout my journey. The FEI Eventing Under 25 World Championships will be held at Millstreet, Ireland, from 23–26 July 2026. With time ticking away, we are now working hard to make this opportunity a reality. The logistics of competing internationally are significant. Call Me Cooley will need to fly to the United Kingdom, complete the required quarantine periods, and then travel on to Ireland for the Championships. We need to organise accommodation, vehicle hire, training facilities, competition entries, veterinary support, insurance, travel costs and all of the day-to-day care required to keep an elite event horse happy, healthy and performing at his best. The timeline is tight, and there is still much to organise, but my heart tells me this is an opportunity worth pursuing.Competition Record &amp; Campaign Overview Over the past four years I have been fortunate to compete successfully at FEI international level with a number of talented horses, progressing from CCI2* competition through to winning at CCI4* level. These results reflect years of hard work, dedication, and the support of an incredible team around me. FEI International Results 2023 Albury International Horse Trials – CCI2*-S – Masterson NZ (Sonny) – 48th (57.2)Albury International Horse Trials – CCI2*-S – Bambi – 42nd (49.8)Lakes &amp; Craters International Horse Trials – CCI2*-S – Bambi – 2nd (36.5) 2024 Naracoorte Horse Trials – CCI2*-S – Masterson NZ (Sonny) – 12th (52.8)Albury International Horse Trials – CCI2*-S – Ophelie van Prinseveld – 10th (42.2)Albury International Horse Trials – CCI2*-S – Call Me Cooley – 1st (29.4)Camden Horse Trials – CCI2*-S – Ophelie van Prinseveld – 11th (40.3)Camden Horse Trials – CCI2*-S – Call Me Cooley – 1st (23.6)Sydney International Three Day Event – CCI2*-L – Call Me Cooley – 3rd (32.5) 2025 Tonimbuk International Horse Trials – CCI2*-S – Ophelie van Prinseveld – 6th (39.5)Tonimbuk International Horse Trials – CCI2*-S – Call Me Cooley – 1st (31.3)Tamworth International Horse Trials – CCI2*-S – Ophelie van Prinseveld – 5th (33.1)Camden Horse Trials – CCI2*-S – Ophelie van Prinseveld – 1st (34.4)Camden Horse Trials – CCI2*-S – Call Me Cooley – 8th (36.5)Melbourne International Three Day Event – CCI2*-L – Call Me Cooley – 1st (34.9)Tamworth International Horse Trials – CCI3*-S – Call Me Cooley – 4th (45.1)Albury International Horse Trials – CCI3*-S – Ophelie van Prinseveld – 9th (39.5)Albury International Horse Trials – CCI3*-S – Call Me Cooley – 4th (35.9)Scone International Horse Trials – CCI3*-S – Ophelie van Prinseveld – 18th (54.2)Scone International Horse Trials – CCI3*-S – Call Me Cooley – 1st (32.3)Sydney International Three Day Event – CCI2*-L – Ophelie van Prinseveld – 1st (28.4)Sydney International Three Day Event – CCI3*-L – Call Me Cooley – 5th (46.7) 2026 Tonimbuk International Horse Trials – CCI3*-S – Ophelie van Prinseveld – 11th (59.3)Tonimbuk International Horse Trials – CCI3*-S – Call Me Cooley – 21st (124.0)Wandin International Horse Trials – CCI3*-S – Ophelie van Prinseveld – 6th (40.2)Wandin International Horse Trials – CCI3*-S – Call Me Cooley – 1st (35.5)Adelaide Equestrian Festival – CCI3*-L – Ophelie van Prinseveld – 2nd (32.2)Adelaide Equestrian Festival – CCI3*-L – Call Me Cooley – 10th (38.0)Ballarat International Horse Trials – CCI4*-S – Call Me Cooley – 1st (56.9)Melbourne International Three Day Event – CCI4*-S – Call Me Cooley – 1st (47.2) These results demonstrate a steady progression through the FEI levels and the development of successful partnerships with multiple horses. Whilst some competitions have been less than perfect, those moments have often provided the greatest learning opportunities. Eventing is a sport that demands resilience, adaptability and continual improvement. Every setback has been analysed, every weakness addressed, and every experience used to build a stronger horse-and-rider partnership. I believe Call Me Cooley and I have developed into a strong and competitive team. His recent performances, including consecutive victories at Ballarat and Melbourne CCI4*-S competitions, have given us confidence that we are ready to challenge ourselves at the highest level available to Under 25 riders. Earlier this year I was honoured to be selected to represent Australia on Call Me Cooley as part of the Australian Under 25 Team. Wearing the green and gold was an incredible privilege and reinforced my ambition to continue representing Australia on the international stage. None of this journey would have been possible without the support of my family, owners, coaches, sponsors, friends and supporters. They have invested enormous amounts of time, energy and finances to help me pursue my dreams. Behind every result listed above is a group of people who have shared the sacrifices and carried much of the financial burden required to compete at this level. I am incredibly grateful for their belief in me and their ongoing support. Through this campaign I hope to lessen some of that burden and connect with individuals and businesses who would like to become part of our journey. The opportunity to compete at the FEI Eventing Under 25 World Championships in Millstreet, Ireland, would be an incredible honour and a chance to continue developing on the world stage. Should circumstances prevent us from attending this year’s Championships, all funds raised will be redirected and directed towards future international campaigns and our continued pursuit of representing Australia overseas. However, opportunities like this do not come around often. Call Me Cooley is healthy, happy and performing at the peak of his career. When a horse is in this form, I believe you owe it to them—and to yourself—to be brave enough to try. Thank you for considering supporting our journey. Every contribution helps us take another step towards representing  This campaign will help cover the substantial costs associated with taking Call Me Cooley and myself to Europe so that we can proudly represent Australia against the best young event riders in the world. Following the Championships, Call Me Cooley and I will return home to Australia and continue our campaign here while preparing for an even bigger goal. In 2027, I hope to return to Europe for a longer campaign, with both Call Me Cooley and Ophelia van Prinseveld, as we work towards qualification for the FEI Eventing Under 25 World Championships at Cornbury House in the United Kingdom. For 2026, however, my focus is simple: take one incredible horse, give everything I have, and proudly wear the green and gold for Australia. Any support, no matter the size, will help make this dream possible. Thank you for believing in me, believing in my horses, and being part of this journey. I am incredibly grateful for your support and look forward to sharing every step of the adventure with you.