Current U.S. Eventing Technical Advisor and Chef d’Equipe Bobby Costello has announced his decision to step down from his role at the beginning of the new quadrennial. Costello will continue to fulfill his duties until the conclusion of his contract on November 30, 2024.
“It has been an incredible journey with this program, and this role has provided me with so much purpose over the past two years. For both personal and professional reasons, I feel it’s time to step away and allow a fresh face to guide the program forward toward the success I believe we can achieve as a country,” Costello stated.
“Working alongside our athletes, team staff, owners, and supporters has been an honor, and together we’ve celebrated remarkable successes. While it’s bittersweet to leave, I am eager to continue supporting our U.S. Eventing Team in the years ahead.”
Since being appointed as interim Chef d’Equipe in 2022 and transitioning to the full-time role in 2023, Costello has played a pivotal role in the program’s achievements.
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Under his leadership, the U.S. Eventing Team secured several significant milestones, including their first team medal at an FEI World Championship in nearly two decades, two podium finishes at CHIO Aachen, a team silver medal at the 2023 Pan American Games, and a recent podium finish at the 2024 FEI Eventing Nations Cup Boekelo CCIO4*-NC-L. The team also finished seventh at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games under his guidance.
“I know I speak for everyone when I say Bobby’s commitment and leadership have been instrumental in helping the program find its footing and set us on a path toward future success,” said Amber Braun, Managing Director of Eventing at US Equestrian.
“While we are incredibly sad to see Bobby depart, we are filled with gratitude and respect for the contributions he has made to U.S. Eventing. We wish him all the best in his next chapter as we continue to focus on the LA 2028 Olympic Games.”
