Change to U.S. Endurance Team for FEI Endurance World Championship Young Riders and Juniors Announced by US Equestrian

U.S. Equestrian has announced that the combinations selected for the FEI Endurance World Championship for Young Riders and Juniors will now compete as individuals on September 2 in Castelsagrat, France, due to a combination withdrawal. The U.S. team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Lisanne Dorion with support from Dr. Olivia Rudolphi as the veterinarian.

One of the selected combinations, Fine Cut Gold, a 2011 Arabian mare owned by Valerie Kanavy and Wendy MacCoubrey and ridden by Alex Shampoe from Colorado Springs, Colorado, has been withdrawn from the team. The horse sustained a minor injury while in turnout. In the best interest of the horse’s welfare, Shampoe voluntarily removed herself from team selection to allow Fine Cut Gold the necessary time to recover.

Shampoe expressed her disappointment about the withdrawal, stating, “I was very excited to represent the U.S. with ‘Cut’ in France and, although this injury is minor, I knew it was in the best interest of Cut to remove ourselves from the competition. I look forward to riding Cut later this year and hoping to be considered for selection to the Pan American Endurance Championships Team in November.”

As a result of the withdrawal, the following combinations will represent U.S. Endurance as individuals: Avery Betz-Conway from Kingsland, Georgia, riding RAS Istanbul, a 2011 Arabian gelding owned by Estanar S. A., and Meghan Wert from Spring Mills, Pennsylvania, riding Gilted Gold, a 2015 Anglo-Arabian mare owned by Valerie Kanavy.

The FEI Endurance World Championship for Young Riders and Juniors is a prestigious event that showcases the talent and skill of young equestrians in the endurance discipline. To learn more about the championship, you can visit the FEI’s official website here.

For the latest updates on U.S. Endurance, you can follow USA Endurance on Facebook and US Equestrian on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter. Use the hashtag #USAEndurance to join the conversation and stay connected with the equestrian community.

It is important to note that the USEF International High Performance Programs and the USEF High Performance Pathway Programs receive generous support from the USET Foundation, the philanthropic partner to USEF. Additionally, support for the High Performance Program is provided by the USOPC and USEF sponsors and members.

The U.S. Equestrian team’s participation in the FEI Endurance World Championship for Young Riders and Juniors as individuals showcases the resilience and determination of these young riders. Although facing a setback due to the withdrawal of one combination, the team will continue to represent the United States with pride and strive for success in the competition.

Original Story at www.usef.org – 2023-08-12 14:27:35