Photo by Phelps Media Group United States Equestrian Team Foundation 2018 ANNUAL REPORT Photo by Shannon Brinkman Message from the President Dear Friends, In reviewing the accomplishments of our United States teams in 2018, I was in awe of the talent, competitive spirit and patriotism of our athletes and teams. Not only did the United States have its best World Equestrian Games in history, winning 12 medals - 3 Gold, 5 Silver and 4 Bronze - there were many personal bests illustrating the progression along the pathway, and podium finishes within reach for many more. There is much to celebrate and look forward to from all eight disciplines in the coming year. There were over 250 athletes involved in US Equestrian’s emerging, development and elite high performance programs who benefited from the generous support you provided this year. Additionally, your contributions and commitment to our teams make it possible to assemble the most skilled and professional veterinarians, farriers, physiotherapists, team managers and grooms, the “team behind the team”, allowing the athletes to remain focused on their job which is critical to their success, thank you. The extraordinary generosity of the USET Foundation’s closest friends, supporters and stakeholders has accelerated advancement for our United States Equestrian Teams. This has allowed US Equestrian to increase support for high performance athletes and expand development programs, strengthening the pipeline of talented and experienced riders, drivers and vaulters for future championships. Ensuring the future means affording elite and developing athletes the opportunity and financial resources to train and compete globally throughout the quadrennial. We extend our steadfast gratitude to you, our friends and supporters who love the sport and are helping our athletes and teams achieve greatness on the world stage. GO USA! Sincerely, W. James McNerney, Jr. President and CEO 2 Photo by Annan Hepner / Phelps Media Group 3 About the United States Equestrian Team Foundation THE VISION THE MISSION THE GOALS To promote international relationships, The USET Foundation supports the Supporting Athletes goodwill and better understanding of competition, training, coaching, travel the United States through competition and educational needs of America’s Promoting International Excellence of equestrian teams and individuals of elite and developing International High Building for the Future the United States with similar teams Performance horses and athletes in and individuals from other nations in the partnership with US Equestrian. Olympic Games, Paralympic Games, Pan American Games, World Championships and other international equestrian This experience has been amazing. The team is so, so supportive and the competitions while fostering the highest “ ideals of horsemanship and the welfare veteran riders have been really great for us to talk to and get the lay of the of the horse. land. Thank you to the USET Foundation for the amazing support they have given us. We can’t thank them enough because without them we wouldn’t be here. The overall experience has been one I will never forget.” – Kelli Cruciotti Jumping Athlete 4 2018 Governance OFFICERS BOARD OF TRUSTEES NATIONAL ADVISORY HONORARY Brownlee O. Currey, Jr., Georgina Bloomberg COMMITTEE LIFE TRUSTEES Chairman of the Board Alex Boone Sarah Armentrout Maj. Gen. Jonathan R. Burton W. James McNerney, Jr., Jane Forbes Clark Katrina Becker Russell B. Clark President George H. Davis, Jr. Stephen Blauner Brownlee O. Currey, Jr. & Chief Executive Officer Richard DeMartini Gloria Callen Bertram R. Firestone William H. Weeks Lisa T. Deslauriers Barbara Cherry Patricia D. Gilbert Vice President William Craig Dobbs William Coleman, Jr. Murray H. Goodman Margaret H. Duprey Philip Ernst Richter Henry L. Collins III Helen Gordon Louis M. Jacobs Treasurer Debi Dobbs Helen K. Groves Elizabeth L. Johnson James Fairclough Jacqueline B. Mars Elizabeth B. Juliano S. Tucker S. Johnson Secretary Elizabeth Fath George H. Morris Cayce Harrison Judge Jennifer Gates Jessica Ransehousen Elizabeth B. Juliano H. John Gilbertson Frances B. Steinwedell STAFF Murray Kessler Brianne Goutal Fritz Kundrun Anne Gribbons Bonnie B. Jenkins Anne Kursinski Executive Director Valerie Kanavy Lyle Lovett Fernanda Kellogg James R. Wolf Beezie Madden Helene G. Magill Deputy Executive Director W. James McNerney, Jr. Debbie McDonald Mark P. Piwowar Mary Anne McPhail Alice Michaels Chief Financial Officer Frank G. Merrill Dr. Stagg Newman Sara Ike Elizabeth Miller Wendy O’Brien Director of Events Misdee Wrigley-Miller Rowan O’Riley Michele Zanzonico Tommy Nusz Michael O. Page Director of Annual Support Karen O’Connor Caryl Philips Signe Ostby Mary-Ellen Milesnick Judy Richter Robin Parsky Campaign Janne H. Rumbough Maurice (Chip) Perkins & Database Manager Jenny Sutton Suzanne Thomas Porter Catherine Pane Melanie Smith Taylor MK Pritzker Pascal F. Tone Director of Accounting Wendy Raether & Office Manager Kimberly VanKampen Juliet Reid Sarah Willeman Maureen Pethick Rebecca Reno Steve Wilson Communications Philip Ernst Richter & Facilities Coordinator Patti Scialfa Clifton J. Cotter, Jr. Eric L. Straus Director of Facilities Thomas Tierney Facilities Chester C. Weber Eric Cohan William H. Weeks Juan Rodas Jack Wetzel Lucas Rodas Abigail S. Wexner Akiko Yamazaki 5 Year in Review The USET Foundation provided grants in support of US Equestrian High Performance programs totaling $3,590,000 during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2018. Photo by Annan Hepner & Rebecca Walton / Phelps Media Group, Shannon Brinkman, Becky Pearman and Tim Sutherland 6 Year in Review 7 Photos by Annan Hepner / Phelps Media Group 8 Year in Review DRESSAGE Team Gold - CDIO3* Wellington, USA • Ashley Holzer and Havanna 145 – Owner: Diane Fellows • Olivia Lagoy-Weltz and Lonoir – Owners: Olivia LaGoy-Weltz and Mary Anne McPhail • Adrienne Lyle and Salvino – Owner: Elizabeth B. Juliano • Sabine Shut-Kery and Sanceo – Owner: Alice Womble Team Silver - FEI World Equestrian Games Tryon, USA • Laura Graves and Verdades – Owners: Laura Graves and Curt Maes • Adrienne Lyle and Salvino – Owner: Elizabeth B. Juliano • Kasey Perry-Glass and Goerklintgaards Dublet – Owner: Diane Perry • Steffen Peters and Suppenkasper – Owner: Four Winds Farm FEI World Equestrian Games Tryon, USA • Individual Silver, Laura Graves and Verdades – Owners: Laura Graves and Curt Maes • Ind 6th place, Kasey Perry-Glass and Goerklintgaards Dublet Owner: Diane Perry Team Silver - CDIO5* Aachen, GER • Laura Graves and Verdades – Owners: Laura Graves and Curt Maes • Adrienne Lyle and Salvino – Owner: Elizabeth B. Juliano • Kasey Perry-Glass and Goerklintgaards Dublet – Owner: Diane Perry • Steffen Peters and Rosamunde – Owner: Akiko Yamazaki Team Silver - CDIO U25 Wellington, USA • Kerrigan Gluch and Bolero CXLVIII – Owner: Hampton Green Farm • Natalie Pai and Unlimited – Owner: Melanie Pai • Molly Paris and Countess – Owner: Molly Paris Team Bronze - CDIO5* Rotterdam, NED • Olivia Lagoy-Weltz and Lonoir – Owners: Olivia LaGoy-Weltz and Mary Anne McPhail • Adrienne Lyle and Salvino – Owner: Elizabeth B. Juliano • Kasey Perry-Glass and Goerklintgaards Dublet – Owner: Diane Perry • Steffen Peters and Rosamunde – Owner: Akiko Yamazaki FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final Paris, FRA • 2nd place, Laura Graves and Verdades – Owners: Laura Graves and Curt Maes 9 Photo by Elaine Wessel / Phelps Media Group 10 Year in Review DRIVING Team Gold - FEI World Equestrian Games Tryon, USA CAI2* Ocala, USA • Chester Weber and Boris W, First Edition and Reno • Four-in Hand National Champion, Chester Weber and Boris W, Owner: Chester Weber, and Splash – Owner: Jane Forbes Clark First Edition and Reno – Owner: Chester Weber, and • Misdee Wrigley Miller and Beau, Bravour 54, Bolino D and Daan 8 Splash – Owner: Jane Forbes Clark Owner: Misdee Wrigley Miller • James Fairclough and Bento V, Caletta 5, Citens and Dapper CAI2* Kentucky, USA Owner: James Fairclough • Pair Driving National Champion, Paul Maye and Harmony’s Cotessa, Harmony’s Zeppelin, Harmony’s Ziezo FEI World Equestrian Games Tryon, USA Owner: Harmony Sport Horses • Individual Silver, Chester Weber and Boris W, First Edition and Reno Owner: Chester Weber, and Splash – Owner: Jane Forbes Clark CAI2* Southern Pines, USA • Single Driving National Champion, Nifty (Jennifer) Hamilton and Team 7th - Singles World Championship Kronenberg, NED Makari Design – Owners: Jennifer and Milton Hamilton • Nifty (Jennifer) Hamilton and Makari Design – Owner: Jennifer and Milton Hamilton CAI2* Aiken, USA • Jacob Arnold and Uminco – Owner: Leslie Berndl • Pair Pony Driving National Champion, Katie Whaley • Donna Crookston and Viktor – Owner: Donna Crookston with Tommy and Tanner – Owner: Katie Whaley and Night Flyer – Owner: Barbara Sims • Single Pony Driving National Champion, Jennifer Keeler and Amazing Grace – Owner: Jennifer Keeler CAIO4* Saumer, FRA • 2nd place, Chester Weber and Boris W, First Edition and Reno – Owner: Chester Weber, and Splash – Owner: Jane Forbes Clark CAIO4* Aachen World Equestrian Festival, GER • 6th place, Chester Weber and Boris W, First Edition and Reno Owner: Chester Weber, and Splash – Owner: Jane Forbes Clark Photo by PicsOfYou / Phelps Media Group Photo by Elaine Wessel 11 Year in Review SHOW JUMPING Team Gold - FEI World Equestrian Games Tryon, USA • Laura Kraut and Zeremonie – Owner: Old Willow Farms LLC • Devin Ryan and Eddie Blue – Owner: LL Show Jumpers LLC • Adrienne Sternlicht and Cristalline – Owner: