Gladstone, NJ—August 23, 2002—The Untied States Equestrian Team (USET) has announced that Schulyer Riley of Wellington, FL, will replace Ray Texel of Beverly Hills, CA on the team that will compete at CSIO Spruce Meadows, September 4-8, in Calgary, Canada. Riley had originally been named as first alternate to the team and she replaces Texel who has withdrawn.

Riley’s teammates are Margie Goldstein Engle of Wellington, FL, Alison Firestone of Upperville, VA, and Laura Kraut of Oconomowoc, WI.

Lauren Hough of Wellington, FL is now the alternate.

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, vaulters 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