US Equestrian has unveiled the athlete and horse duos chosen to compete on behalf of the U.S. Jumping Team at the upcoming 2023 Santiago Pan American Games, which will be held in Santiago, Chile later this month.
The Jumping event is set to kick off on October 31, and the team has its sights firmly set on securing their spot in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. At the Pan American Games, three coveted Olympic qualification spots are up for grabs, allocated to the top three teams that have not yet secured a qualification in the team competition. Leading the team will be Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland, alongside Team Manager Lizzy Chesson.
Here’s a table listing the athletes, their horses, and their respective grooms for the U.S. Jumping Team at the 2023 Pan American Games:
| Athlete | Horse | Breed | Owner | Groom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl Cook | Caracole de la Roque | 2012 Selle Français mare | Signe Ostby | Tessa Falanga |
| Kent Farrington | Landon | 2013 Zangersheide gelding | Haity McNerney | Denise Moriarty |
| Laura Kraut | Dorado 212 | 2013 Oldenburg gelding | St. Bride’s Farm | Margo Thomas |
| McLain Ward | Contagious | 2009 Deutches Springferd gelding | Beechwood Stables LLC | Virginie Casterman |
| Traveling Reserve | Lillie Keenan | Argan de Beliard | 2010 Selle Français gelding | Chansonette Farm LLC |
Please note that the table includes the athlete’s name, horse’s name, horse’s breed, owner, and groom for each entry.
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