Ridland, will work side-by-side with Morris at the 2012 Summer Olympics in Great Britain as he moves into his new role. Stepping into his new role at such a pivotal time will surely be a challenge with high expectations on the US team. At the 2010 World Equestrian Games the country also failed in its first attempt to qualify a show jumping team for the 2012 Olympics, though it made the most of its second chance, qualifying at the 2011 Pan American Games.
In making the announcement on Feb. 21, the USEF cited Ridland’s broad scope of experience. A high performance rider who represented the U.S. at two Olympic games 1972 in Munich and 1976 in Montreal Ridland went on to become a course designer and competition manager. He has served on the FEI Jumping Committee and the USEF Board of Directors and is a member of the Zone 10 Jumper Committee.
