U.S. Squad Named for Military Boekelo CCIO4*-L; Five Riders, One Alternate Announced

# U.S. Squad for Military Boekelo: who's going and what to expect

US Equestrian announced its Defender U.S. squad for the Military Boekelo CCIO4*-L, scheduled for October 1–4 in Enschede, Netherlands. Boekelo is the finale of the FEI Eventing Nations Cup and often draws riders who use the late-season European slot as a goal for developing horses and gaining international experience.

The named combinations

The squad comprises five primary combinations and one alternate. Owners and grooms/caretakers named in the release are included where provided.

• Hallie Coon (Ocala, Fla.) with Sirius SB, a 2014 Hanoverian gelding (Scuderia x Contendro I). Sirius SB is owned by Katherine Coleman and cared for by Conor Comey.
• Jack Curtis (Beverly, Mass.) with Luska Candy Clover, a 2013 Irish Sport Horse gelding (Sligo Candy Boy x White Clover). The horse is owned by Betsy Curtis and cared for by Jason Wood.
• Allie Knowles (Lexington, Ky.) with Montpellier Scais, a 2017 Anglo European gelding (Quasimodo van de Molendreef x Indoctro). Montpellier Scais is owned by Katherine O'Brien and cared for by Alex Cain.
• Allie Knowles is also listed as the alternate with LS Crown Royal, a 2018 Hanoverian gelding (Comte x Escudo 19), owned by Katherine O'Brien and cared for by Alex Cain.
• Lauren Nicholson (The Plains, Va.) with Landmark's Jungle Gold, a 2015 Holsteiner–Irish Sport Horse cross gelding (Diarado x Cougar). The horse is owned by Jacqueline Mars and cared for by Sally Roberston.

Rider logistics and campaign context

That pattern — using European dates to build experience and then moving back to U.S. competitions — is the working strategy for several athletes on this roster.

Event role and coverage

Military Boekelo serves as the final leg of the FEI Eventing Nations Cup, and the U.S. frequently uses this event to expose developing horses and riders to strong international competition. The organizers have a full field and Boekelo has historically produced horses that progressed to five-star and Championship levels.

Live streaming is available for the event. Official links include the Military Boekelo website and schedule, plus live streams via ClipMyHorse.TV and the FEI YouTube channel. Eventing Nation will provide updates throughout competition week, although the outlet did not have a team on site for this year's event.

What to watch

Focus on how the U.S. combinations handle Boekelo's late-season atmosphere and the Nations Cup format. Watch riders who are splitting their seasons between Europe and the U.S. for signs of form and fitness as they switch competition calendars. The alternate listing for Allie Knowles indicates squad flexibility if travel or fitness issues arise.