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Aug 22, 2012
Merial Returns as Title Sponsor of AEC Advanced Division
The USEA is delighted to welcome back Merial to the list of sponsors for the 2012 Nutrena USEA American Eventing Championships. Returning to the Championships for a third year in a row, Merial proves to be an avid supporter of equestrian sports and the AEC. Thanks to Merial’s title sponsorship of the Advanced division, $20,000 will be awarded as prize money with $10,000 going to the winner.
“Merial is excited to be a part of the eventing community with our sponsorship of the Advanced Class at the 2012 USEA American Eventing Championships," said Beckie Peskin, Senior Product Manager, Equine. "We know the horses competing in these championships are very talented athletes and part of our role at Merial is to continue supporting their overall health by providing the highest quality products. We know these competitors are as committed to the health of their horses as we are. Merial is proud to be affiliated with the USEA."
In addition to their generous support of the AEC, Merial is also a reliable animal health company, with some of the most efficient pharmaceutical products and vaccines for livestock, pets, and wildlife. The company is known for effective products such as ULCERGUARD®, GASTROGARD®, EQUIOXX®, ZIMECTRIN GOLD®, and RECOMBITEK®.
If you are interested in learning more about the company that keeps our four-legged friends healthy and happy, visit Merial’s website at http://us.merial.com/equine/index.asp. Be sure to look for them in Chattahoochee Hills from September 6-9 at the Nutrena USEA AEC.
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