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USOC Reaffirms USET’s Responsibility For International Equestrian Programs

GLADSTONE, NJ—September 3, 2002--In a letter addressed to USA Equestrian (USAE) President Alan F. Balch and United States Equestrian Team (USET) President Armand Leone, Jr., the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) has stated that the USET will continue to be responsible for international equestrian competition.

The letter is dated September 3, 2002 and signed by USOC President Marty Mankamyer. It states that the USET and USAE are to "maintain the status quo vis-a-vis the opportunity of athletes, coaches, trainers, managers and administrators to prepare for and participate in protected competitions, including World Championships and other international events."

The letter states that all USOC funding for equestrian sport will be “sent directly to the USET” and that “the USET will continue to maintain its current level of programming and activities.”

The USOC's letter specifically directs that “USA Equestrian shall not interfere with the USET in its efforts to continue such program activities."

The letter comes on the heels of statements made by Balch in a USA Equestrian press release dated August 29, 2002 that USA Equestrian plans to assume control of all details of international programs and oversight for all post-World Equestrian Games activities.

The full text of the letter from USOC President Mankamyer follows:

“As you are by now aware, the United States Olympic Committee (“USOC”) Board of Directors voted to adopt the Report and Recommendation of the Hearing Panel appointed to consider the Article VIII proceedings involving your organizations.

In light of the Board’s decision, it is our expectation that USA Equestrian (“USAE”) and the United States Equestrian Team (“USET”) will maintain the status quo vis-à-vis the opportunity of athletes, coaches, trainers, managers and administrators to prepare for and participate in protected competitions, including World Championships and other international events. To that end, any funds provided by the USOC for the sport of Equestrian shall be sent directly to USET. Also, the USET will continue to maintain its current level of programming and activities, including but not limited to: 1) development and execution of selection procedures and trials for athletes and staff for competitions to include the World Championships, Pan American Games, Olympic Games and other official team competitions (i.e. CIO’s); 2) development and execution of all logistical preparation for the above mentioned international events; and 3) maintenance of current USET grievance procedures for athletes and staff for international competitions. Further, the USAE shall not interfere with the USET in its efforts to continue such program activities.

If it appears that the sport of Equestrian is being adversely affected by the actions of either organization or the above stipulations are not being explicitly followed, the USOC will intervene as necessary.

We invite any athlete who believes he or she is being denied an opportunity to prepare for or participate in a protected competition to contact John Ruger. Likewise, an individual or organization that is adversely impacted by the way Equestrian is being governed is invited to contact me.”

Sincerely,

Marty Mankamyer


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

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