After some last-minute plan changing, U.S. Equestrian Federation officials announced this afternoon the 10 American riders who’ll be going to the FEI World Cup Final in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on April 26-30.

The East Coast League riders are:  Margie Engle on Hidden Creek Alibi and Quervo Gold, Laura Kraut on Anthem, McLain Ward on Goldika, Kent Farrington on Madison, Beezie Madden on Judgement, Alison Firestone on Secret Love, and Jimmy Torano on Marlo.

The West Coast League riders are: Rich Fellers on McGuiness, Richard Spooner on Camaron Hill Shanroe, and Joie Gatlin on Suncal’s King.

Kim Prince is the East Coast reserve rider; Rebecca Hofman is the West Coast reserve rider.

“We have a strong group of riders, and we view this as an excellent opportunity to give some new faces experience in international competition,” said Sally Ike, the USEF managing director of Show Jumping.  “With the World Equestrian Games in Germany this August and the Samsung Super League beginning next month in Europe, we can also give some of our short-listed riders a good start to the season.”