With the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games approaching, the race is on to see which riders, drivers, and vaulters will represent the United States for the eight World Championship titles to be contested in Lexington.

The selection process is ongoing, but several of the equestrians sponsored by Kentucky Equine Research (KER) are in contention.

KER riders have made a big impact on selectors in the sport of eventing. Phillip Dutton holds five of the 18 spots with horses Connaught, Kheops du Quesnay, The Foreman, Truluck, and Woodburn. Karen O'Connor and Mandiba have also been named to the short list for consideration. All short-listed horse/rider combinations must participate in the Land Rover 2010 USEA American Eventing Championships for final selection. This event will take place September 9-12, 2010, in Fairburn, Georgia.

In the sport of combined driving, KER equestrian Chester Weber is among 10 drivers named to the nominated entry for WEG. From this group the definite entry (team and Individuals) will be named to represent the United States in the Four-in-Hand Driving Championships.

Sponsored rider Mary Jordan also finished in the Top 10 at the selection trials for para-equestrian dressage, riding her own homebred mare Paxton Abbey.

Read more about KER's sponsored equestrians.

KER is an international equine nutrition, research, and consultation company serving both the horse owner and the feed industry. Its goal is to advance the industry's knowledge of equine nutrition and exercise physiology and apply this knowledge to produce healthier, more athletic horses. Contact marketing@ker.com for more information.