Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation yesterday announced the show jumping team for the final 2004 Samsung Super League Competition to be held at the Real Club de Polo de Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain September 16-19. Selections for CSIO Barcelona were based on ranking on the August 6, 2004, USEF Computer List, with the possibility of up to two Discretionary Choices. The team members are as follows:
| Rider | Residence | Horse |
|---|---|---|
| Peter Wylde | Maastricht, Holland | Fein Cara (HOL, Landadel-Cera) |
| Norman Dello Joio | Wellington, FL | Peace Train (OLD) |
| Chris Kappler | Pittstown, NJ | Primeur 58 (West) |
| Judy Garofolo | Wellington, FL | Oliver III (Swedish, Irco Marco - Mon Amie) |
Alternate:
| Joe Fargis | Middleburg, VA | Edgar (HAN, Espri-Anthea) |
Judy Garofalo will be joining three Olympians when they compete at the Real Club de Polo de Barcelona venue, site of the 1992 Olympic Equestrian competitions, where Norman Dello Joio secured the Individual Bronze Medal for the United States.
"Performance at CSIO Barcelona is critical to insure our place in the 2005 Super League,” said Sally Ike, Director of Show Jumping and Vaulting Activities for the USEF. “We look forward to strong performances from all four team members."
The current point standings are as follows:
| France | 44.3 |
| Great Britain | 32.5 |
| Germany | 32.3 |
| The Netherlands | 29.5 |
| Belgium | 28.3 |
| Ireland | 25.5 |
| USA | 25 |
| Italy | 10 |