Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the athletes and horses who will represent the U.S. at the SVAG FEI World Reining Championships in Givrins, Switzerland, August 11-13, 2016.

The U.S. will be represented by the following combinations (in alphabetical order):

Shane Brown (Elbert, Colo.) with Susan Geiger's Wind Er Up Wimp, a 2009 Quarter Horse stallion

Troy Heikes (Scottsdale, Ariz.) with Denise Bixler and Steve Tarani's RSD One Hot Deal, a 2007 Quarter Horse gelding

Kari Klingenberg (Scottsdale, Ariz.) with Pam Nelson's Mr. Electric Spark, a 2009 Quarter Horse stallion

Nick Valentine (Pilot Point, Texas) with Glo Tazi's Hollywood Golden Gun, a 2007 Quarter Horse stallion, or with Denise Bixler and Steve Tarani's Lil Gun Dunit, a 2006 Quarter Horse gelding

Find out more about the SVAG FEI World Reining Championships

The USEF International High Performance Programs are generously supported by the USET Foundation, USOC, and USEF Sponsors and Members.