Monday, Apr. 28, 2025

USEF Announces Paris Paralympic Team

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The U.S. Equestrian Federation on Thursday announced the athlete-and-horse combinations selected to represent the United States at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. Para-dressage competition will take place Sept. 3-7 at the equestrian grounds of Versailles.

“Heading into the Paralympic Games with the highest-ever scoring team in U.S. history in the run-up to Paris 2024 is beyond our wildest imagination,” Chef d’Equipe Michel Assouline said. “It’s a very proud moment for the U.S. with all the work that has been invested into this program over the past several years. It’s our collective goal to honor this historical occurrence with pride and produce results that make our country proud.”

The U.S. Paralympic Equestrian Team will be led by Assouline, alongside Team Leader Laureen Johnson. The team will be supported by team veterinarian Dr. Kim Snyder, human physiotherapist Joanne Frantz, and personal care assistant Tina Wentz.

The following combinations have been selected to represent the U.S. Paralympic Equestrian Team and are listed in alphabetical order.

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Rebecca Hart (Loxahatchee, Florida) and Floratina, a 16-year-old Hanoverian mare (Fidertanz 2—Rubina, Rubin Royal OLD) owned by Rowan O’Riley and cared for by Mackenzie Young

Fiona Howard (Boston) and Diamond Dunes, an 11-year-old Hanoverian gelding (De L’Or—Wibella, Wolkentanz) owned by Dressage Family LLC and Hof Kasselmann and cared for by Helen Claire McNulty

Kate Shoemaker (Wellington, Florida) and Vianne, an 8-year-old Hanoverian mare (Vitalis—Raurief, Ramiro’s Bube) owned by NorCordia USA and cared for by Katherine Barrett

Roxanne Trunnell (Royal Palm Beach, Florida) and Fan Tastico H, a 7-year-old Oldenburg gelding (Fuersentaball OLD—Wehmut, Weltmeyer) owned by Karin Flint and cared for by Rafael Hernandez-Carillo

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