The Pre-Elite and Elite Athlete Program offers grant support to Athletes who remain continuously competitive at the top level of Driving. Pre-Elite and Elite Athletes are defined by meeting results criteria that are competitive on the at the FEI level or for Elite Athletes having achieved a podium finish as either a team or individual at an FEI Driving or Para Driving World Championship.
2025 Pre-Elite Athlete Program
- Michele Johnson with Golden Sunset owned by Michele Johnson
- Denise Loewe with Steppy IK owned by Denise Loewe
- Andy Marcoux with Loretta owned by Kathy & Tara Devine
- Brandy Snedden with Mischief Managed owned by Brandy Snedden
- Marianna Yeager with Famtijn owned by Kami Landy
- Tasha Wilkie with Van Dyk 4 owned by Tasha Wilkie
2025 Elite Athlete Program
- Jacob Arnold with Kenji V, Kenzo, and Night Hawk owned by Jacob Arnold
- Leslie Berndl with Kareltje owned by Glenn Geerts (2022 FEI Driving World Championship for Young Horses)
- Amy Cross with Eulenhof Spencer owned by Wendy O'Brien
- Anna Koopman with Chandler Creek Eclipse owned by Anna Koopman
- Sarah Reitz with Fferm Gwenffrwd Oynx Star owned by Sarah Reitz
- Chester Weber with First Edition, Julius V, Kadora, Kasper D, and Reno owned by Chester Weber (2024 FEI Driving World Championship for Four-in-Hand Horses)
Donate and Support
- Donations for the USEF Driving Programs are managed by the United States Equestrian Team Foundation (USET) in Gladstone, New Jersey. Support the USEF Combined Driving Programs by donating online to the USET and selecting "Driving" or "Para-Driving" for the Fund Destination.