The U.S. Equestrian Federation has announced the show jumping athletes who will be attending the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Final in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 16-20. Although the U.S. was granted 10 qualifying slots—the seven highest ranking U.S. athletes in the North American League from East USA (USEF Zones 1 through 7) and the three highest ranking athletes from West USA (USEF Zones 8 through 12)—only five athletes with six horses will attend.
• Kent Farrington (Wellington, Florida) and Greya, a 10-year-old Oldenburg mare (Colestus—Contessa 128, Contender), owned by Kent Farrington LLC, and Toulayna, a 10-year-old Zangersheide mare (Toulon—Vuelta, Parco), owned by Kent Farrington LLC and Rabbit Root Stables LLC. Denise Moriarty will be their groom.
• Jill Humphrey (Sacramento, California) and Chromatic BF, a 13-year-old Oldenburg gelding (Connor—Sonnengirl BF, Concept 2), owned by Branscomb Farms LLC. Porfirio Rodrigues will be their groom.
• Devin Ryan (Long Valley, New Jersey) and Eddie Blue, a 15-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding (VDL Zirocco Blue—Silvana, Marlon), owned by LL Show Jumpers LLC. Angela Baugh will be their groom.
• Sophia Siegel (Portola Valley, California) and A-Girl, her own 14-year-old Swedish Warmblood mare (A-Dur—Sanburgs Carina, Careful 28). Javier Ibarra will be their groom.
• Skylar Wireman (Bonsall, California), and Tornado her own 10-year-old Swedish Warmblood gelding (Diarado—Chiquitita, Chacco-Blue). Alicia Thompson will be their groom.
The full list of definite entries from around the world—currently 42 athletes and 35 horses representing 19 countries—is available on the FEI website.
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The Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Final will take place Wednesday April 17, through Saturday, April 20.
• Wednesday, April 17 – Final I at noon Eastern Time
• Thursday, April 18 – Final II at 11:50 a.m. ET
• Saturday, April 20 – Final III at 10:30 a.m. ET
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