Lexington, Kentucky, United States – August 07, 2025 – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team in the Nations Cup of Ireland CSIO 5* for the Aga Khan Trophy, hosted as part of the Dublin Horse Show CSIO 5*, a Rolex Series event. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and Team Leader Lizzy Chesson.

The following athletes have been named to the U.S. Jumping Team and are listed in alphabetical order.

• Lucy Davis Kennedy (Long Beach, Calif.)
• Laura Kraut (Royal Palm Beach, Fla.)
• Alex Matz (Coatesville, Pa.)
• Aaron Vale (Williston, Fla.)
• McLain Ward (Brewster, N.Y.)

Competition Information
Competition began on Wednesday, August 6, with the highlight Nations Cup of Ireland CSIO 5* for the Aga Khan Trophy beginning at 3:00 p.m. GMT+1/10:00 a.m. ET on Friday, August 8. The Rolex Grand Prix of Ireland CSIO 5* will start at 3:00 p.m. GMT+1/10:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 10, to conclude the weeklong competition.

Source: Press Release (edited) by US Equestrian Communications Department for US Equestrian / USEF – United States Equestrian Federation

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