Kingston, RI, January 22, 2003-The National Disability Sports Alliance (NDSA) has announced its 2003 Advanced International, Advanced National and Developing Rider Lists for equestrian competition.

Placement on the 2003 NDSA Advanced Riders International List qualifies a rider for participation in the 2003 NDSA Championship, to be considered for the team for the 2003 World Championship, as well as other major international competitions, and NDSA sponsored training opportunities. Athletes are eligible to receive the highest level of NDSA scholarship funding (as available) to support their competition and training efforts at specific NDSA sanctioned and sponsored events.

The following riders have been named to the 2003 NDSA Advanced Riders International List:

*Denotes Young Rider

Placement on the 2003 NDSA Advanced Riders National List qualifies a rider for consideration to the 2003 NDSA Championship, friendly level international competitions and NDSA sponsored training opportunities. Athletes are eligible to receive some NDSA scholarship funding (as available) to support their competition and training efforts at specific NDSA sanctioned and sponsored events.

The following riders have been named to the 2003 NDSA Advanced Riders List:

*Denotes Young Rider

Placement on the 2003 NDSA Developing Rider List qualifies a rider to participate in NDSA sponsored training opportunities and national level sanctioned and sponsored competition. These riders have shown sufficient evidence that they are qualified to be considered as potential national or international level riders.

The following riders have been named to the 2003 NDSA Developing Riders List:

NDSA is the national governing body for equestrian sport for riders with disabilities. The non-profit organization is responsible for the development and selection of riders for national championships and international competitions, including World Championships and the Paralympic Games, and provides training, competition and advocacy for riders of all levels with physical disabilities. For more information about NDSA and opportunities to support the programs, please visit our website at www.ndsaequestrian.org or contact Denise Avolio at (914) 949-8166 or diavolio@ndsaonline.org.