E.A. Mattes is proud to be named a Legacy Sponsor of the Adequan USEA Gold Cup Series. The Gold Cup is a series of eight of the nation’s premier events that challenge top level horse and rider combinations from across the country to become the 2009 cumulative Gold Cup Champion.
The winner of each Gold Cup Event will be presented with a specially designed and embroidered Mattes Couture Sheepskin Pad specifically for Gold Cup winners. The Gold Cup Champion will be awarded and E.A. Mattes Package including Half Pads, Correction Pads, and Square Pads.
E.A. Mattes sheepskin pads have separated themselves from the competition with the reputation for unmatched quality, consistency, and attention to detail. The Mattes Correction System was named the #1 therapeutic back pad on the market by The Horse Journal in 2008. Each pad is hand made with only the finest quality sheepskin and skilled craftsman.
Already this year, awards have been given to Amy Tryon and Buck Davidson for winning the Advanced Division of Galway Downs and The Fork Horse Trial Gold Cup Events.
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A few months ago we began a series of Pressure Proof tips dedicated to the many different choices we have when thinking about our riding potential. We labeled these choices mindsets and discovered that some lead us towards growth, grit, and gratitude while others lead us in the opposite direction, towards feeling disappointed, defeated, and discouraged.
Spring and summer are on the horizon. As rider’s calendars begin to fill with horse trial, clinic, and schooling outing dates, organizing teams are busy with preparations to ensure smooth operations and a great experience for participants, horses, and spectators.
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF)/US Equestrian has announced the appointment of former USEF Eventing Development Coach Leslie Law to the position of Chef d’Equipe and High Performance Manager for the Defender U.S. Eventing Team, and Karyn Shuter, who will take on the newly developed role of U.S. Eventing High Performance Advisor. Both Law and Shuter will begin in their respective roles immediately.
Last year was a big one for USEA Young Event Horse program graduate Arden Augustus. He made a successful move-up to Modified with Sharon White in the tack, followed by a smooth transition to Preliminary, then went on to win two CCI2*-S divisions and ended the year with a CCI2*-L win.