Lexington, Ky. – The following teams and riders have been named by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) to represent the U.S. in Nations Cup competition during CSIO Wellington, February 26-March 2. On Friday February 28, the Palm Beach International Equestrian Club in Wellington, Fla., will host some of the best horses and riders from across the globe as they vie for top honors in the $75,000 Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup presented by G&C Farm. On Saturday March 1, the International Arena will showcase the future of the sport in the $10,000 FEI Young Riders Nation Cup presented by Hollow Creek Farm, the $2,500 FEI Junior Riders Nations Cup presented by Hollow Creek Farm, and the FEI Children’s Nations Cup presented by Hollow Creek Farm.

Senior Rider Team 

The United States will be represented by the following four riders in the $75,000 Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup presented by G&C Farm, listed alphabetically.

Brianne Goutal (New York, N.Y.)
Laura Kraut (Royal Palm Beach, Fla.)
Beezie Madden (Cazenovia, N.Y.) 
McLain Ward (Brewster, N.Y.)

Robert Ridland will serve as Chef d’Equipe for the Senior Rider team.

Spectators and fans in attendance at the $75,000 Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup presented by G&C Farm are invited to a Team USA Nations Cup Pep Rally Reception hosted by the USET Foundation and the USEF from 6-7pm on Friday evening. To learn more about this event visit;http://www.usefnetwork.com/news/10923/2014/2/11/junior_and_pony_riders_invited_to_g.aspx

Young Rider Team

The United States will be represented by the following four riders in the $10,000 FEI Young Riders Nation Cup presented by Hollow Creek Farm, listed alphabetically.

Michael Hughes (Allendale, N.J.)
Lillie Keenan (New York, N.Y.)
Frances Land (Alpharetta, Ga.)
Wilton Porter (Bartonville, Texas)

Junior Rider Team

The United States will be represented by the following four riders in the $2,500 FEI Junior Riders Nations Cup presented by Hollow Creek Farm.

Victoria Colvin (Loxahatchee, Fla.)
Lucas Porter (Bartonville, Texas)
Chloe Reid (Washington DC)
Hayley Waters (Sparr, Fla.)

Child Rider Team

The United States will be represented by the following four riders in the FEI Children’s Nations Cup presented by Hollow Creek Farm.

Madison Goetzmann (Skaneateles, N.Y.) 
Sophie Howell (Wellington, Fla.)
McKayla Langmeier (East Granby, Conn.)
Addison Piper (Wellington, Fla.)

DiAnn Langer will serve as Chef d’Equipe for the Young Rider, Junior Rider, and Child Rider teams.

For more information about CSIO Wellington visit; http://www.equestriansport.com/.

Follow the 2013 U.S. Jumping Team here.