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Articles: Press Release
USET Appoints Robert Kellerhouse as West Coast Representative
Contact:
Marty Bauman, (508) 698-6810, uset.pr@verizon.net
Joanna Smith, (908) 234-1251, jsmith@uset.org
Gladstone, New Jersey–July 16, 2001–The United States Equestrian Team
(USET) has announced the appointment of Robert Kellerhouse as the West Coast
Representative. Kellerhouse, who resides in Del Mar, CA, has an extensive
background in equestrian sports having worked in the administration of a
major Eventing competition and competed as an active Eventing rider. Since
1995, he has served as President of Del Mar Eventing, Inc., which initiated
and successfully managed horse trials and Three Day Events at Galway Downs.
As an active Event rider, Kellerhouse has competed in upper level horse
trials throughout the United States. In the role of West Coast
Representative, Kellerhouse will serve as a liaison and work closely with
the USET Directors for all USET disciplines - Dressage, Driving, Endurance,
Eventing, Reining, Show Jumping and Vaulting.
The newly created position will ensure that a high level of communication is
maintained between the USET and West Coast competitors and owners while
allowing for greater representation in this geographical area. He will also
be involved with USET training sessions that are held on the West Coast,
coordinate meetings, provide representation at competitions and participate
in donor and fundraising activities.
Kellerhouse has a Bachelor of Science degree from the San Diego State
University where he majored in Business Administration.
"We are thrilled that Robert is working for the Team, as he has experience
in the administrative aspect of the sport, as well as having the perspective
of an athlete," commented USET Executive Director Robert C. Standish.
"We are confident he will successfully work with West Coast riders, owners
and members to ensure a high level of communication is maintained."
The United States Equestrian Team is a non-profit organization that selects,
trains, equips and finances equestrians of the highest possible standard to
represent our country in major international competition, including the
Olympic Games and the World Championships. To accomplish this the USET seeks
out and nurtures the development of talented athletes - riders, drivers and
horses - and provides the support and guidance they need to help them attain
their fullest potential. For more information on the USET, please call
(908) 234-1251, or visit USET ONLINE at http://www.uset.org
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