Gladstone, New Jersey—January 7, 2002—In continuing its commitment to developing promising riders and horses for future international competition, the United States Equestrian Team (USET) will proudly host two USET Training Sessions for Youth and Futures Reining riders.

With the support of the Florida Reining Horse Association, the first training session will be held February 27 in Ocala, FL. Former Bayer/USET Festival of Champions Pro Am Champion Shawn Flarida of Wilmington, OH will work with Youth riders and 2001 Cosequin/USET Reining Champion, Bryant Pace of Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, will work with the Futures riders.

With the support of the Arizona Reining Horse Association, the second session will be held March 5 in Scottsdale, AZ. 2000 Cosequin/USET Reining Champion, Todd Crawford of Santa Ynez, CA will work with the Youth riders while 2000 Nations Cup team Gold Medalist Craig Johnson of Gainesville, TX will work with Futures riders.

Riders interested in participating may apply to the USET. Applications will be posted at www.uset.org and mailed to eligible riders. The training sessions are free to former and current USET Young Rider and Futures competitors. Approximately 10 participants may ride during the training sessions. Auditors are welcome to attend the sessions. The auditing fee is $30.00 per day. For more information on the training sessions, please contact Jeff Fox at (908) 234-1251.

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.