Alison Firestone of Upperville, VA and her Swedish Warmblood, Casanova, have been chosen as alternates for the United States Showjumping Team. John Williams, of Middleburg, VA and his thoroughbred, Carrick, will compete on the Three Day Olympic Equestrian Team.

Firestone has represented the U.S. in competition for the past ten years at the World Equestrian Games, the Pan Am Games and many other competitive events.

Williams and Carrick have competed internationally for two years. They are often named to the USCTA Top Ten list and John is a recognized USEF "R" Combined Training Course designer. He designed the 1999 Pan Am Games Selection Trial at Great Meadow and many other competitive courses.

To watch the 2004 Olympic Equestrian events, go to www.usef.org and click on Equestrian TV Coverage on the bottom right corner of the screen.