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Apr 16, 2009
E.A. Mattes Named the Legacy Sponsor of the Adequan/USEA Gold Cup Series
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 24, 2025
Competitions
The 2025 K3DE Daily: Dressage Day 1
And they're off! The first official day of competition at the 2025 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event (K3DE) begins today and we have a schedule jam-packed with dressage for both the four- and five-star fields.
Apr 23, 2025
Competitions
One Spun, 34 to Move Forward in Defender Kentucky CCI5*-L
The CCI5*-L field was narrowed by one this afternoon following the first horse inspection on High Hope Inspection Lane at the 2025 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event. Horse and rider pairs were looking their best, with a few horses demonstrating their readiness for the upcoming competition through their flamboyant behavior (we're looking at you Bronte Beach Z and Dyri).
Apr 23, 2025
Competitions
Fence-By-Fence: The 2025 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event Cross-Country Course Preview
The man, the myth, the legend himself, Derek di Grazia is back in his typical fashion at this year's Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event and he has designed some beautiful tracks for both the CCI5*-L and CCI4*-S competitions this year. You can get a first look at these amazing courses as well as some insider interviews with di Grazia himself thanks to our friends at the CrossCountry App!
Apr 23, 2025
Competitions
The 2025 K3DE Daily: First Horse Inspection
It's the most wonderful time of the year—and we aren't talking about the holiday season. Welcome to 2025 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event (K3DE) week! This week the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky, will be crawling with eventing lovers from all across the globe for the first five-star of the 2025 season and the USEA is excited to once again be onsite for all of the action.
