Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the Icon Global U.S. Jumping Team at the Jumping Nations Cup La Baule CSIO5* to be hosted in La Baule-Escoublac, France, from June 11-14, 2026. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and supported by Team Leader Lizzy Chesson, with horses to be confirmed the week of the event.
The following athletes have been selected to represent the Icon Global U.S. Jumping Team and are listed in alphabetical order:
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Natalie Dean (Wellington, Fla.)
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Lillie Keenan (New York, N.Y.)
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Laura Kraut (Royal Palm Beach, Fla.)
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Jessica Springsteen (Los Angeles, Calif.)
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McLain Ward (Brewster, N.Y.)
Competition Information
The competition at Jumping International de La Baule will begin on Thursday, June 11 at 8:30 a.m. GMT+2/2:30 a.m. ET. The two-round €250,000 Jumping Nations Cup CSIO5* is set to take place on Friday, June 12 at 1:30 p.m. GMT+2/7:30 a.m. ET. The €500,000 Rolex Grand Prix Ville de La Baule will begin on Sunday, June 14 at 2:30p.m. GMT+1/8:30 a.m. ET.
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