Kimberly Frey Leads USET World Equestrian Games Show Jumping Selection Trials at the Conclusion of Trial #1

Del Mar, CA- July 20, 2002—Kimberly Frey of Hume, VA and Bergerac lead a starting field of 38 horse-and-rider combinations after the first of six United States Equestrian Team (USET) Show Jumping Selection Trials. The trials for the World Equestrian Games to be held this September in Jerez, Spain began Saturday at the Del Mar Horse Park in Del Mar, CA.
Out of the starting field, seven horse-and-rider combinations turned in clear rounds. Those who lead the field after their penalty free rides on Saturday are:

1. Kimberly Frey/ Bergerac
2. Lauren Hough/ Clasiko
3. Christ Kappler/ Rafiki
4. Beezie Madden/ Judgement
5. Nicole Shahinian Simpson/ El Campeon’s Cirka Z
6. Will Simpson/ El Campeon’s Add Annie
7. Ray Texel/ Lexicon

Competition continues Sunday in Del Mar with selection trials two and three. The site of competition will then move to The Oaks/Blenheim in San Juan Capistrano, CA for trials four through six on July 26-28.
For complete results, please visit the USET web-site at www.uset.org.

The United States Equestrian Team is a non-profit organization that selects, trains, equips and finances equestrians of the highest possible standard to represent our country in major international competition, including the Olympic Games and the World Championships. To accomplish this, the USET seeks out and nurtures the development of talented athletes - riders, drivers and horses - and provides the support and guidance they need to help them attain their fullest potential. For more information on the USET, please call (908) 234-1251, or visit USET ONLINE at www.uset.org