Gladstone, New Jersey -April 10, 2003- The United States Equestrian Team (USET) has named Eventing rider Will Faudree of West Grove, PA as the 2003 recipient of the Lionel Guerrand-Hermes Trophy.

The trophy is awarded to a Young Rider (age 16 - 21) who exemplifies the USET's ideals of sportsmanship and horsemanship.

At a young age, Faudree has already established an impressive record as an Eventing rider. In 2002, the Midland, TX, native earned the USET Markham Trophy, which is awarded to the highest placed Young Rider at the USET Spring and Autumn Three Star Championships. Faudree won the Markham Trophy for the first time last April at the MBNA Foxhall Cup in Georgia where he placed thirteenth aboard Antigua.

Later in 2002, Faudree rode Antigua to a fourth place finish at Fair Hill International in Fair Hill, MD. After moving from Texas, Faudree is now based out of West Grove, PA, where he rides with two-time Olympic Team Gold Medalist Phillip Dutton of Australia.

In addition to having his name engraved on the Hermes Cup, Faudree receives a Hermes saddle.

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.