Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has named the combinations representing the U.S. at the 2015 FEI World Breeding Championships for Dressage Young Horses held in Verden, Germany, August 5-9.

The following combination will represent the U.S. in the Five-Year Old Division of the 2015 FEI World Breeding Championships for Dressage Young Horses:

Endel Ots (Wellington, Fla.) and Max Ots' Lucky Strike (Lord Laurie x Heidi/His Highness), a 2010 Hanoverian gelding

The following combination will represent the U.S. in the Six-Year Old Division of the 2015 FEI World Breeding Championships for Dressage Young Horses:

Endel Ots (Wellington, Fla.) and Gary Vander Ploeg and his own Samhitas (Sir Donnerhall I x Heidebluete/Abanos), a 2009 Oldenburg gelding

The USEF International High Performance Programs are generously supported by the USET Foundation, USOC, and USEF Sponsors and Members. Without the support of these organizations and individuals, it would not be possible to support the athletes. The USEF is especially grateful to individuals who give generously of their time and money to support the equestrian teams.