Gladstone, New Jersey—April 1, 2002—The United States Equestrian Team (USET) has announced the riders and horses nominated for the 2002 World Equestrian Games Endurance Squad. These 44 riders and 56 horses must compete in at least one of the nine designated USET Selection Trials in order to be considered for selection to the squad of six riders and nine alternates that will be named for the 2002 World Equestrian Games.

This list is impressive not only in numbers but also by the fact that it represents five World Champions: Becky Hart having won the title three times and Valerie Kanavy who is a two-time World Champion. Many medalists and top ten finishers from Pan American Endurance Championships are also represented on this list.

All nominees will be observed at each of the Selection Trials by the Selection Committee which is made up of representatives from each of the five US Zones as well two Active Athlete Selectors and the Chef d’Equipe and Team Veterinarian as Ex Officio participants. At each Selection Trial, all nominated horses will be examined by the Team Veterinarians both before and after the ride in order to establish medical base lines for the horses and give the riders advice on management issues.

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.