The U.S. Equestrian Federation on Monday announced the three athlete-and-horse combinations selected to represent U.S. Dressage at the 2023 FEI WBFSH Dressage World Breeding Championship for Young Horses, taking place Aug. 3-6 in Ermelo, the Netherlands. U.S. Dressage Young Horse Coach Christine Traurig will accompany the following three combinations:
• Hope Beerling (Califon, New Jersey) and Vianne, a 7-year-old Hanoverian mare owned by Norcordia USA
• Rebecca Rigdon (Cardiff by the Sea, California) and MSJ For VIPS, a 6-year-old Oldenburg gelding owned by Lauren Fisher
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• Adam Steffens (Wellington, Florida) and Candoit’s Fabulex Coeur, a 6-year-old Oldenburg stallion owned by Candoit Stables
The 7-year-old and 6-year-old divisions will compete in their respective qualification classes on Aug. 4, aiming to qualify for their respective finals on Aug. 6.
