Gladstone, NJ-August 9, 2000-The United States Equestrian Team (USET) announces the resignation, effective immediately, of Jane Forbes Clark from her positions as Trustee, Officer and Committee Member of the USET.

Recently elected as Chairman of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, Clark is stepping down from her official positions with the USET to "focus on the needs of the Hall of Fame while maintaining my family's legacy of support to this wonderful institution," she said.

"I have truly enjoyed my years of service as a Trustee of the USET, and I shall continue to be active as an owner and supporter," Clark added. Clark will continue to serve as a member of United States Olympic Committee (USOC) Board of Directors and the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) Bureau and Executive Board.

"We deeply appreciate the support, wisdom, and time that Jane has given the USET over the years," said Finn M. W. Caspersen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the USET. "We will miss her direct involvement in Team leadership, but are gratified by her ongoing support of the U.S. Equestrian Team. As Jane has said, she has run out of hours in the day to accomplish all that needs to be done," he added. "We congratulate the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum on their superb choice of Jane Forbes Clark as their Chairman."

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.