Gladstone, NJ-August 29, 2001-The United States Equestrian Team (USET) announced today that the following horse/rider combinations have been named as teams and individuals for the 2001 Burghley CCI**** Unofficial Team Competition.

A Team

Darren Chiacchia/R.G. Renegade

Robert Costello/Chevalier

Bruce Davidson/Little Tricky

Mara DePuy/Here to Stay

Nina Fout/3 Magic Beans

B Team

Beale Wright Morris/Pathfinder

Lauren Hart O'Brien/Dunrath Alto

Natalie Rooney/Alladin

Linden Wiesman/Anderoo

John Williams/Carrick

Individuals

Darren Chiacchia/Power Ty

Bruce Davidson/Apparition

* David O'Connor/Rattle N Hum

* David O'Connor and Rattle N Hum will be competing as individuals by personal invitation of the 2001 Burghley CCI**** Organizing Committee.

The U.S. has been invited to field 2 teams at the 2001 Burghley CCI**** Unofficial Team Competition. This year's team competition will utilize a test format for the 2002 World Equestrian Games. Teams are made up of 5 horse/rider combinations, with the best 3 scores to count in the team competition. The top 25 individuals from the team competition would then be invited to show jump a second round for individual placing. Please watch for live coverage and results on the USET web site www.uset.org.

The United States Equestrian Team is the 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 www.uset.org.