By Joanie Morris for USEF
Lexington, KY – The following horse/rider combinations have been named by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) to represent the U.S. in America’s only Nations Cup which will be held in Wellington, FL on March 4, as part of CSIO Wellington. The Palm Beach International Equestrian Club’s International Arena will host some of the best horse/rider combinations from across the globe as they vie for top honors in the $75,000 FEI Nations Cup presented by G&C Farm.
Photo by Shannon Brinkman for USEF
The United States will be represented by:
Rider/Age/Hometown/Horse/Age/Breed/Sex/Owner
Mario Deslauriers/46/New York, NY/Urico/10/Dutch Warmblood/Gelding/Jane F. Clark
Margie Engle/52/Wellington, FL/Indigo/11/Dutch Warmblood/Gelding/Gladewinds Farm and Margie Engle
Beezie Madden/47/Cazenovia, NY/Coral Reef Via Volo/13/Belgian Warmblood/Mare/Coral Reef Ranch
McLain Ward/35/Brewster, NY/Sapphire/16/Belgian Warmblood/Mare/Rider, Tom Grossman and Blue Chip Bloodstock
George Morris will serve as the Chef d’Equipe.
Be part of the action and attend the Nations Cup to cheer on the U.S. Team to victory. Tickets are available in the USA section and include an autograph sign
ing with Laura Kraut and Charlie Jayne, refreshments and a USA fan pack. Don’t miss the chance to support the home team. Go to www.equestriansport.com and click on ‘Buy Tickets’ for details.
If South Florida isn’t on the itinerary for next weekend, watch the Nations Cup LIVE on USEF Network. Visit www.usefnetwork.com for a broadcast schedule and details.
For more information, please contact USEF Director, Show Jumping High Performance Activities Lizzy Chesson at lchesson@usef.org
