The U.S. Equestrian Federation announced Friday, Aug. 9, the three athlete-and-horse combinations that will represent the United States at the 2024 FEI WBFSH Dressage World Breeding Championships for Young Horses in Ermelo, the Netherlands, Sept. 4-8. Chef d’Equipe Christine Traurig will attend to support each of the combinations. Two combinations will compete in the 7-year-old division, while one pair will contest the 5-year-old division.
The following combinations have been selected to represent the U.S. at the 2024 FEI Dressage World Breeding Championships and are listed in alphabetical order.
7-Year-Old Division
David Blake (Cardiff By The Sea, California) and G.Q., a 7-year-old Danish Warmblood gelding (Grand Galaxy WIN—Frau Holle, Florencio 2) owned by Helen Stacy and cared for by Joey Kerr
Rebecca Rigdon (Cardiff By The Sea, California) and MSJ For VIPs, a 7-year-old Oldenburg gelding (Foundation 2—VIP, Vivaldi) owned by Lauren Fisher and cared for by Joey Kerr
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5-Year-Old Division
Alice Tarjan (Oldwick, New Jersey) and Orado, a 5-year-old Dutch Warmblood stallion (Desperado —Cazanne, Johnson) owned by Alice Tarjan and cared for by Allison Nemeth
The FEI WBFSH Dressage World Breeding Championship is an annual championship showcasing up-and-coming dressage talent from around the world. The competition will begin on Wednesday, Sept. 4, with the 5-year-old division, and the 7-year-old division begins on Friday, Sept. 6, with the final classes on Sunday, Sept 8.
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