The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is pleased to announce that Flair LLC is returning as a sponsor of the 10th Nutrena USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC), to be held September 26 – 29 at the Texas Rose Horse Park in Tyler, TX.
Flair LLC, maker of the FLAIR Equine Nasal Strip, will be providing financial support for the competition in addition to donating product. Each competitors will receive a FLAIR Strip in the welcome bag and the winners in each division will receive additional FLAIR Strips as part of their prize package.
FLAIR Strips provide drug-free support and protection to the respiratory system of the hard-working equine athlete. FLAIR Strips are proven to: reduce airway resistance, reduce lung stress and bleeding, reduce fatigue, and shorten post-exercise recovery time.
Over 500 horses from across the nation are expected to participate in the American Eventing Championships at the Texas Rose Horse Park in Tyler, TX. This prestigious national championships provides the opportunity for riders at every level of the sport – from Beginner Novice to Advanced – to compete for significant prize money and the chance to be named the best in the nation at their respective levels. The 2013 competition will run from September 26 – 29. For more details on the Nutrena USEA American Eventing Championships presented by VTO Saddlery, visit the AEC section of the USEA website.
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