Christian Simonson and Marcus Orlob Added to USEF Dressage Elite Program

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 | US Equestrian Communications Department

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US Equestrian is pleased to announce updates to the USA Dressage Pathway Program lists. The following combinations have met the necessary eligibility criteria and have been added to the respective program lists.

Photo – Christian Simonson and Indian Rock (Susan J Stickle Photography)

“I’m thrilled with the updates to our program lists, and I feel we have some exciting momentum we can continue to build on as we move through the year,” said Christine Traurig, Chef d’Equipe & Technical Advisor. “With two of our combinations meeting the criteria for the Elite list, it’s a testament to the work, training, and collaboration, which has been so inspiring over the past few months and I’m really looking forward to what we have ahead.”

USEF Dressage Elite Program

Marcus Orlob (Loxahatchee, FL) and Jane, a 2014 KWPN mare (Desperado x Zandra x Metall) owned by Alice Tarjan
Christian Simonson (Ventura, CA) and Indian Rock, a 2013 KWPN stallion (Apache x Crisjena x Vivaldi) owned by Zen Elite Equestrian Center

USEF Dressage Pre-Elite Program

Kasey Perry-Glass (Wellington, FL) and Heartbeat W.P., a 2012 KWPN gelding (Charmeur x Showtime x Olympic Ferro) owned by Diane Perry

USEF Dressage Development Program

Meagan Davis (Loxahatchee, FL) and Toronto Lightfoot, a 2013 Oldenburg gelding (Totilas x Okima Lightfoot x Onassis) owned by Scott Durkin

To view the full program lists, please click here.

To learn more about the USEF Dressage Pathway Program criteria and requirements, please click here.

The USEF Dressage Pathway Programs are made possible in part through the generosity of Akiko Yamazaki and Four Winds Farm, whose support is instrumental in fostering the development of dressage talent in the United States.

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