James Cunningham Wofford (November 3, 1944 – February 2, 2023) was an American equestrian who competed in many international competitions in the sport of eventing.

His father Col. John W. Wofford, who died when James was 10, rode for the United States Show Jumping Team in the 1932 Los Angeles Olympic Games.

Wofford's records also include five wins—each on a different horse—at five US National Championships, a team gold medal at the 1967 Pan Am Games,[citation needed] and two wins at the Rolex Kentucky Three Day (1981 with Carawich and 1986 with The Optimist[6] —remarkably coming out of retirement to ride the horse for student and fellow Olympian, Karen O'Connor).

Wofford began focusing on coaching after his retirement, and has produced riders on nearly every USET Eventing team.

Notable record of his achievements as a coach include: James Wofford has written a number of books, including Gymnastics: Systematic Training for Jumping Horses,[7] and Training the Three-Day Event Horse and Rider, 101 Eventing Tips, and Take a Good Look Around.

The second brother to James, Warren Wofford, remains the only USET rider to qualify in both show jumping and eventing.

However, Warren did meet his future wife, Dawn Penelope Wofford, who competed on the British Show Jumping Team in the 1956 and 1960 Olympic Games.