Leesburg, Va. - The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is announcing an exciting five-year partnership with Devoucoux.
The USEA has a history of careful evaluation of all potential sponsors and this new partnership is no different. Devoucoux will now become the Official Saddle of the USEA.
What does this mean for our members? Devoucoux is making a long-term financial commitment to the sport which translates into purse money and the ability of the USEA to keep Association services at a low rate. Devoucoux will also provide year-end awards, awards for competitors at the USEA American Eventing Championships, and additional prizes throughout the year.
“We carefully weighed our options in the selection of the Official Saddle of the Association,” said Jo Whitehouse, USEA CEO.
“We knew that the company needed to have a reputation as one of the best on the market, and we needed to be sure that they were willing to commit to the future of U.S. Eventing. We found that in Devoucoux, and I am excited for our future together.”
Founded in 1985, Devoucoux has become synonymous with quality, craftmanship and world leadership in high-end saddlery.
“It’s an honor and a long-term desire of ours to partner with the USEA,” said Devoucoux Inc. General Manager David Attal.
About Devoucoux
Devoucoux is wholeheartedly dedicated to the partnership between horse and rider, and has been working to promote it since 1985. Their saddles and accessories require the expertise of six different trades (master crafts) within the saddlery profession, all of them central to their workshops in the Pays Basque. Cutting, preparing, assembling, putting together, machine stitching and hand stitching result in a harmonious balance – a constantly evolving savoir-faire that gives their models elegance, expertise and comfort. Innovative by nature, Devoucoux has no qualms about pairing up the latest technology with craftsmanship. Whether for D3D panels or vegetal leather, they are constantly investing so that their leading world products remain so and their novelties become so. This is their way of making passion last. For more information about Devoucoux visit www.devoucoux.com.
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