Gladstone, New Jersey—January 2, 2002—The United States Equestrian Team (USET) has announced that in preparation for proposed changes to the USET Computer Ranking List, it will test the new criteria for at least six months to determine the validity of the modifications.

Proposed changes to the present system include the establishment of both a National and International computer list. Both lists will include the results of competitions worldwide, as well as rank riders of all nationalities, not just those from the U.S. The International list will include only FEI recognized competitions and will be used for USET selection purposes.

Sally Ike, USET Director of Show Jumping Activities, commented, “The USET Show Jumping Committee is proposing such sweeping modifications that it is critical that we have a trial run with these test lists prior to making any permanent changes. I believe that the proposed changes will dramatically improve an already successful system. ” For more information on the proposed changes, please visit the USET website at www.uset.org.

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 www.uset.org.