Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Teams at the 2025 FEI Youth Jumping Nations Cup Final hosted from September 19-21, in Lier, Belgium at Azelhof Equestrian Centre. The U.S. will field both a Junior Team and a Young Rider Team. Both teams will be led by Chef d’Equipe Anne Kursinski and Team Leader Erin Keating.
The following athletes have been selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Young Rider Team and are listed in alphabetical order.
Mia Bagnato (Fishkill, N.Y.) and Cordiamo, a 2016 Oldenburg gelding (Cornet du Lys x Conthargos) owned by Elan Farm
Alexa Elle Lignelli (New York, N.Y.) and her own XO Zadora, a 2013 KWPN mare (Zavall VDL x Padinus)
Carlee McCutcheon (Aubrey, Texas) and Aralyn Blue, a 2014 Oldenburg mare (Chacco Blue x Ludwigs AS) owned by Road to the Top
Olivia Sweetnam (Wellington, Fla.) and Epic, a 2015 Anglo European gelding (Billy Mexico x Flyinge Electro) owned by Monika Preston and Sweet Oak Farm
Skylar Wireman (Bonsall, Calif.) and Barclino B, a 2016 Holsteiner gelding (Constanzehof’s Barcley x Lasino) owned by Wireman Investment Group
The following athletes have been selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Junior Team and are listed in alphabetical order.
Philippa Ammann (Wellington, Fla.) and Zarina de Vidau, a 2011 Caballo de Deporte Español mare (Diamant de Semilly x Coeur de Nuit) owned by Temple Equestrian LLC
Sophia Ayers (Reddick, Fla.) and her own Conthinder, a 2011 Oldenburg gelding (Conthargos x Nintender)
Campbell Brown (Fayetteville, Ark.) and Colina Z, a 2014 Zangersheide mare (Hofgut Liederbach’s Ingmar x Carthago) owned by MMK Equestrian LLC
Lily Epstein (Coral Gables, Fla.) and her own Zjechov, a 2014 Irish Sport Horse gelding (Durrant x Heartbreaker)
JJ Torano (Wellington, Fla.) and Lyon 50, a 2014 Hanoverian stallion (Lord Argentinus x Lex Lugar) owned by Kadley Farm LLC and North Run
Competition Information
The 2025 FEI Jumping Youth Nations Cup Final will take place in Lier, Belgium, featuring pony, children, junior, and young rider classes at the championship level for each different category. The U.S. Junior Jumping Team will jump at a height of 1.40m, while the U.S. Young Rider Jumping Team will compete at 1.45m in height. Each team will contest two qualifying rounds early in the week to compete in the Youth Nations Cup Final for both sections on Sunday, September 21.
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