US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team at the Longines League of Nations CSIO5* in St. Tropez, France, taking place September 18–21, 2025. The team will be led by Chef d’Équipe Robert Ridland and Team Leader Lizzy Chesson.
The following athletes have been selected (listed alphabetically):
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Karl Cook (Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.)
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Laura Kraut (Royal Palm Beach, Fla.)
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Alex Matz (Coatesville, Pa.)
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Alessandra Volpi (Woodside, Calif.)
Competition Details
The event, hosted at Haras de Gassin Polo Club – St. Tropez, serves as the final qualifying leg ahead of the Longines League of Nations Final. Key competition highlights include:
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Thursday, September 18 – Opening competition
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Friday, September 19 – Longines League of Nations Grand Prix CSIO5* at 6:00 p.m. (GMT+2) / 12:00 p.m. (ET)
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Sunday, September 21 – Longines League of Nations Team Competition (two rounds) at 1:30 p.m. (GMT+2) / 7:30 a.m. (ET)
The U.S. team will compete against top international teams for a place in the prestigious League of Nations Final, continuing their pursuit of excellence on the global stage.
