At 8 years old Jacob Arnold took the reins for the first time with the family pony, Duke. His passion for driving grew from here and at 17 he completed his first FEI show with Morgan mare, Shadow. During his second year of FEI level competition Jacob was awarded the 2011 USEF Junior Equestrian of the Year. His Combined Driving career has taken him from his hometown of Snow Camp, NC to four FEI World Championships, including a win in the 2014 Single Horse Marathon. Jacob recently was named the 2021 USEF Advanced Pair Horse Combined Driving National Champion.
| Committee | Position | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Board of Directors | Athlete Representative | 2024 - 2028 |
| Driving Sport Committee | Athlete Representative | Ends: 2027 |
| Executive Committee | Athlete Representative | Ends: 2027 |
| Governance Committee | Athlete Representative | Ends: 2028 |
| Hearing Committee | Athlete Representative | Ends: 2028 |
| Legislative Committee | Athlete Representative | Ends: 2029 |