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Eventing Elite Programs

Elite, Pre-Elite & Observation Lists

Eventing Elite Program

Vision of the Eventing Elite Program:

The Eventing Elite Program aims to identify combinations with demonstrated medal-winning potential at the next FEI World Championships or Olympic Games and support these combinations in their preparations to represent the U.S.

More information on the criteria and benefits of the Elite Program can be accessed HERE. 

2026 Elite Program Members:

  • Will Coleman (Ocala, Fla.) and Chin Tonic HS, a 2012 Holsteiner gelding (Chim Champ x Quinar Z) owned by Hyperion Stud LLC
  • Will Coleman (Ocala, Fla.) and Off The Record, a 2009 Irish Sport Horse gelding (VDL Arkansas x Dumagoldan Bay) owned by the Off The Record Syndicate
  • Sydney Elliott (Bossier City, La.) and QC Diamantaire, a 2010 Oldenburg gelding (Diarado x Sandro Hit) owned by Carol Stephens
  • Boyd Martin (Cochranville, Pa.) and Commando 3, a 2013 Holsteiner gelding (Connor 48 x Amigo XX) owned by Yankee Creek Ranch LLC
  • Boyd Martin (Cochranville, Pa.) and Fedarman B, a 2010 KWPN gelding (Eurocommerce Washington x Paulien B) owned by the Annie Goodwin Syndicate
  • Boyd Martin (Cochranville, Pa.) and Miks Master C, a 2012 American Swedish Warmblood gelding (Mighty Magic x Flyinge Quite Easy 958) owned by Ocala Horse Properties and Deborah Palmer
  • Boyd Martin (Cochranville, Pa.) and Cooley Nutcracker, a 2014 Irish Sport Horse gelding (Tolan R x Cobra) owned by The Nutcracker Syndicate

Eventing Pre-Elite Program

Vision of the Pre-Elite Program:

The Eventing Pre-Elite Program aims to identify combinations with the potential to move up to the Elite Program or finish on the podium at the next FEI World Championships or Olympic Games and support these combinations in their preparations to represent the U.S.

More information on the criteria and benefits of the Pre-Elite Program can be accessed HERE. 

2026 Pre-Elite Program Members:

  • Jennie Brannigan (West Grove, Pa.) and FE Lifestyle, a 2010 Brandenburg gelding (Leo van Faelz x Brandenburger) owned by Tim and Nina Gardner
  • Phillip Dutton (West Grove, Pa.) and Possante, a 2013 KWPN gelding (Namelus R x Otangelo) owned by The Possante Group
  • Phillip Dutton (West Grove, Pa.) and Denim, a 2015 Holsteiner gelding (Dinken x Ibisco) owned by Ann Jones, Ann Lapides, Caroline Moran, and Neill Sites
  • Cosby Green (Lexington, Ky.) and Highly Suspicious, a 2010 Irish Sport Horse gelding (Russel x Cruising) owned by Clay and Edie Green
  • Boyd Martin (Cochranville, Pa.) and Luke 140, a 2016 Holsteiner gelding (Landos x Limbus) owned by the Luke 140 Syndicate
  • Caroline Pamukcu (Springtown, Pa.) and HSH Blake, a 2015 Irish Sport Horse gelding (Tolan R x Kannan) owned by Mollie Hoff, Sherrie Martin, Caroline Pamukcu, and Deniz Pamukcu

Eventing Observation List

Vision of the Observation List:

The Observation List aims to identify combinations with the potential to move up to the Pre-Elite or Elite Program or have a podium finish at the next FEI World Championships or Olympic Games and support these combinations in their preparations to represent the U.S.

The Observation List is a tool for the USEF Eventing High Performance Manager, the USEF Human (HSSM) and Equine (ESSM) Sport Science Medicine Staff, and the USEF Eventing Department Staff to remain in contact with combinations who have currently not met the objective criteria for one of the Eventing Pathway Programs but are within reach of doing so. The Observation List is not published on the USEF website.

More information on the criteria and benefits of the Observation List can be accessed HERE. 

Contact

If you have any questions about the Elite Programs, please get in touch with Christina Vaughn, Director, Eventing Elite Program, at c[email protected] or +1 (859) 225-6917.

USEF Eventing Chef d’Equipe and High Performance Manager, Leslie Law

Birthday: 5/5/1965

Hometown: Herefordshire, GBR

Role: USEF Eventing Chef d’Equipe and High Performance Manager

Discipline/ Sport: Eventing

Leslie Law grew up in rural Herefordshire, England where he began his legendary Eventing career riding for Great Britain. Law began his success when he took on riding the mount Welton Apollo and formed a partnership that led them to the 1989 European Championships. Leslie Law has experienced immeasurable success in the Eventing world and often found himself on the podium upon the mounts Shear H2O and Shear L’Eau. Law has seen incredible achievement at the highest levels of Eventing, such as being awarded individual gold at the 2004 Athens Olympics, and winning team silver for Britain during the 2000 Olympic Games and 2002 World Equestrian Games. Leslie Law now is in a position that truly gives back to the Eventing community as the USEF Eventing Chef d'Equipe and High Performance Manager. Law now provides the resources necessary to give the Pre-Elite and Elite athletes the skills and resources for the end goal to reach the podium.  Law goes above and beyond teaching athletes’ lifelong applicable skills; not only to be impeccable riders, but how to be successful businesspeople but also horsemen and women.

USEF Eventing High Performance Advisor, Karyn Shuter

Birthday: 3/9/1980

Hometown: Oxfordshire, GBR

Role: USEF Eventing High Performance Advisor

Discipline/ Sport: Eventing

Karyn Shuter grew up in New Zealand and began riding at 3 years old. Shuter has won multiple championships over the years on ponies, horses, and hunters and has judged at the New Zealand Horse of the Year and National Championship Shows. As an amateur, Shuter competed at the CCI4* level in New Zealand and across Europe before transitioning to working with all things to do with polo around the world, including individuals, teams, and club. Karyn Shuter has been a member of both New Zealand Talen Identification for Dressage and Eventing Squads along with having sourced, sold, and owned top level horses who have won and placed numerous CCI5* level competitions, Championships, and Olympic Games. Additionally, Shuter has worked with, trained, and advised numerous top International Event riders and various International Event Teams who have been extremely successful with consistent results and wins at the Elite level including Championships.

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