Lexington, Kentucky – May 28, 2026 – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team at the Jumping Nations Cup of Rome CSIO 5* hosted at the Piazza di Siena this week in Rome, Italy. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and Team Leader Lizzy Chesson, with horses to be confirmed the week of the event.

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

• Natalie Dean (Palo Alto, Calif.)
• Laura Kraut (Royal Palm Beach, Fla.)
• Marilyn Little (West Palm Beach, Fla.)
• Callie Schott (Wellington, Fla.)
   

Competition Information
Competition at the renowned Villa Borghese will begin on Thursday, May 28, with the opening day of CSIO 5* competition. The two-round Jumping Nations Cup CSIO 5* will begin at 2:30 p.m. GMT+2/8:30 a.m. ET on Friday, May 29, while the Rolex Grand Prix of Rome CSIO 5* will start at 12:30 p.m. GMT+2/6:30 a.m. ET on Sunday, May 31, to conclude the prestigious competition.

Source: Press Release from the US Equestrian Communications Dept. for US Equestrian / USEF – United States Equestrian Federation

Photos: © CSM – Catie Staszak Media / US Equestrian

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