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Severson Moves Up to Third After Cross-Country Phase of Eventing Competition, U.S. Team in Fourth Place

After today's cross-country phase, Kimberly Severson of Keene, VA, moved up to third after a picture perfect cross-country round on a day that provided perfect conditions for both horse and rider. Her score of 36.2 after her dressage round remained intact today as she sped through the cross-country without any penalties. Her round of 9:30 was the second fastest of the day, and she jumped well within the required 9 minutes and 46 seconds required. She is in definite contention for an individual medal.

Nicolas Touzaint of France remains in first place with a score of 29.40. Bettina Hoy of Germany is in second place with 35.60, Jean Teulere of France is in fourth with 38.40.

For more, visit http://www.usef.org/content/newsDisplay/viewPR.php?id=100.

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Darren Chiacchia and Windfall 2 are in 12th place after the first two phases of eventing.

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John Williams and Carrick are in 19th place after the cross-country phase.

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Amy Tryon and Poggio II are in 22nd place.

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Julie Richards and Jacob Two Two are sitting in 36th place going into the show jumping phase on Wednesday.

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Team USA competing in Eventing: Kim Severson, John Williams, Amy Tryon, Julie Richards and Darren Chiacchia.

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The American eventing team headed for the Saturday, August 14, jog and veterinary inspection.

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John Williams and Carrick heading to the jog at the Markopoulo Center in Athens, Greece.

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Julie Richards and Jacob Two Two during the dressage phase of the eventing competition. The pairing posted a score of 65.4.

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Jump #27 for the cross-country course. The course was designed by Albino Garbari.

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The misting and cooling fans are an important stop for the horses at the Athens Games.

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The United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. (USEF), as the National Equestrian Federation of the U.S., is the regulatory body for the Olympic and World Championship sports of dressage, driving, endurance, eventing, reining, show jumping, and vaulting, as well as 20 other breeds and disciplines of equestrian competition. As the country's largest multi-breed organization, the Federation has over 80,000 members and recognizes more than 2,800 competitions nationwide each year. It governs all aspects of competition, including educating and licensing all judges, stewards, and technical delegates who officiate at these shows.

VISION STATEMENT

The vision of U.S. Equestrian is to provide leadership for equestrian sport in the United States of America, promoting the pursuit of excellence from the grass roots to the Olympic Games, based on a foundation of fair, safe competition and the welfare of its horses, and embracing this vision, to be the best national equestrian federation in the world.

August 17, 2004