The United States Eventing Association, Inc. (USEA) would like to welcome Majyk Equipe LLC as an “Official Bronze Level Sponsor” of the 2023 USEA American Eventing Championships presented by Nutrena Feeds this Aug. 29—Sept. 3 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Majyk Equipe will provide $100 gift certificates to be distributed across all 24 championship divisions, and they will have a storefront in the Sponsor Village for attendees to shop their expansive line of horse protection and equestrian lifestyle products.
"Majyk Equipe is proud to partner with the best grassroots event in the US," said Beverly Pollington Sirjani, co-founder of Majyk Equipe. "The AEC is the seeding ground for tomorrow's athletes, and Majyk Equipe looks forward to sharing in their journey."
Majyk Equipe is a California-based company that specializes in creating innovative designs and technologies that provide a superior experience for both horse and rider. The Majyk Equipe team brings years of experience in designing and engineering sporting athletic wear for humans, and after seeing a gap in the market for equine protection, translated their experience and techniques into making superior, eco-friendly products for horses as well. The company may be best known for their protective boots, which boast neoprene-free liners and are designed, engineered, sourced, and manufactured from scratch by their team. Five-star eventers Boyd Martin, Phillip Dutton, and Hannah Sue Hollberg, along with many other professionals in the industry, trusts Majyk Equipe to keep their horses comfortable and protected.
“The USEA is very excited about our new partnership with Majyk Equipe,” said USEA CEO, Rob Burk. “Top professional eventers and amateurs alike trust Majyk boots to keep their horses safe when they compete, and we appreciate Majyk’s commitment to advancing the technique and materials used in equine protection products.”
Shop Majyk Equipe’s line of products now at majykequipe.com.
About the United States Eventing Association
The USEA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization committed to providing eventing enthusiasts with a competitive level suited to their individual skills. By assisting and educating competitors, event organizers, and officials; maintaining responsible safety standards; and registering qualified competitions and clinics, the USEA offers a strong and continuous training opportunity for an ever-expanding field of world-class competitors. Just as importantly, the USEA provides a means for all riders, regardless of age or ability, to experience the thrill of eventing. To learn more, visit www.useventing.com.
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