The first USET Olympic Selection Trial of the season was held at the Clarcona Horseman's Park, near Orlando, Florida in Apopka, February 10-13, 2000. Organized and managed by Klaus and Maria Fraessdorf, many of the top riders vying for enough of an average to qualify for the top 12 began the process.

Sponsored by the Dutta Horse Transport Corporation, with contributions from TEMPI Watchworks, Impressions of Saratoga, Mobile Horse Supply, Adashi/Euro-American Saddlery, The Gold Channel, Stockman's Harness Shop, and Quiet Oaks Farm.

The beautiful awards blankets were supplied by Saratoga Horseworks, LTD.