The Defender U.S. Driving Team is set to compete at the 2025 FEI Driving World Championships for Pair Horses in Beekbergen, Netherlands, from August 20-24, 2025. The team, led by Chef d’Equipe Marcie Quist, Team Veterinarian Dr. Laura Werner, and Team Leader Steven Morrissey, will begin with horse inspections on August 20, followed by dressage on August 21-22, marathon on August 23, and cones on August 24. The team members include Jacob Arnold, Taylor Bradish, and Vernon Helmuth, each bringing a selection of skilled KWPN and Dutch Warmblood horses to the competition.
The event schedule starts early each day with dressage, marathon, and cones phases, showcasing the drivers’ and horses’ skills across multiple disciplines. Fans and supporters can follow the team’s progress through USA Driving and US Equestrian social media channels. The program is supported by the USET Foundation, USOPC, and USEF sponsors, emphasizing the strong backing for high performance equestrian sports in the U.S.
