Apr 16, 2009

E.A. Mattes Named the Legacy Sponsor of the Adequan/USEA Gold Cup Series

By USEA

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.

For more information on E.A. Mattes, please contact World Equestrian Brands at (888)637-8463 or visit www.worldequestrianbrands.com to learn about other brands including Amerigo Saddles and Strap Goods, Vega Saddles, Equipe Saddles and Strap Goods, Vespucci Bridles, E.A. Mattes Sheepskin Pads, Equilibrium Leg Protection, Classic Equine Products, ProChaps, MV PoP Studs, Teque-Style Show Shirts, and Cashel Products.

Apr 03, 2025 ATC

USEA Adult Team Championships: Level Updates and Letter of Intent Reminders

The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is pleased to offer the USEA Adult Team Championships (ATC) at the upcoming USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC) presented by Nutrena Feeds. The AEC will take place at Galway Downs in Temecula, California, from Wednesday, Aug. 27, to Sunday, Aug. 31.

Apr 02, 2025 Interscholastic

IEL Rider Carolyn Rice Has Come Full Circle

Seventeen-year-old Carolyn Rice, a high school junior from Johns Creek, Georgia, has spent the last 10 years riding at Willow South Riding School—the very place where she first sat on a horse. What started as a casual introduction quickly became a lifelong passion.

Apr 01, 2025 Eventing News

Top Riders Set to Compete in Cosequin Lexington CCI4*-S at Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event

A field of top veteran riders is entered in this year’s Cosequin Lexington CCI4*-S, a US Equestrian Open Eventing Series Qualifier, at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event, which returns to the Kentucky Horse Park, April 24-27.

Apr 01, 2025 Sponsor

4 Things You Should Know About Your Coach

Trainers are some of the most important people in our lives. They develop our skills, ensure that our horses receive quality care, and look out for our best interests as equestrians.

Official Corporate Sponsors of the USEA

Official Joint Therapy Treatment of the USEA

Official Feed of the USEA

Official Saddle of the USEA

Official Forage of the USEA

Official Supplement Feeding System of the USEA

Official Competition & Training Apparel of the USEA

Official Horse Boot of the USEA

Official Shock Wave of the USEA

Official Horse Wear of the USEA