Riders were selected based on their ranking on the July 23rd, 2004 USET Computer List, providing their first ranked horse is available. If that horse is not available, riders could request that the Show Jumping High Performance Committee, which recommends the team for approval to the Executive Committee, consider them with another horse.
The team is as follows:
| Rider | Residence | Horse | Age, Sex, Breed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beezie Madden | Casanovia, NY | Authentic | 9, G, Dutch Warmblood |
| McLain Ward | Brewster, NY | Sapphire | 9, M, Belgian Warmblood |
| Richard Spooner | Glendale, CA | Robinson | 16, G, Hanoverian |
| Alison Firestone | Upperville, VA | Casanova | 14, G, Swedish Warmblood |
The Alternates are as follows:
| Rider | Residence | Horse | Age, Sex, Breed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lauren Hough | Wellington, FL | Clasiko | 13, G, Holsteiner |
| Nicole Simpson | Thousand Oaks, CA | El Campeon's So Long | 12, G, Hanoverian |
Frank Chapot, the Coach and Chef d’Equipe for the 2004 Olympic Show Jumping Team competing in Athens next month has been named as the Chef d’Equipe for the Spruce Meadows team.