Dec 03, 2024

Nunn Finer Returns as 2024 Title Sponsor of the USEA Leaderboards

By Abigail Fulmer - USEA Staff

The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is pleased to announce the continued partnership with Nunn Finer for 2024. Nunn Finer has been a supporter of the USEA for over 30 years and their assistance helps to fund some of the overall leaderboard cash prizes. Year-end leaderboard winners will be awarded during the 2024 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention in Seattle, Washington, Decembers 12-15.

Additionally, Nunn Finer was a Bronze level sponsor of the 2024 USEA Intercollegiate and Interscholastic Championships that took place on May 4-5 at Stable View Farm in Aiken, South Carolina.

Founded in 1993 by eventer John Nunn, Nunn Finer delivers top-quality English riding supplies designed for performance, durability and affordability. Known for beautifully crafted bridles, matching martingales, breastplates, and stirrup leathers, Nunn Finer also offers a range of equine boots for training and competition. As the largest supplier of studs and caulks in the U.S., and the sole manufacturer of revolutionary self-cleaning studs, Nunn Finer continues to lead the industry with innovative and reliable equestrian products.

“The USEA is excited to continue to have Nunn Finer’s support in 2024,” said USEA CEO Rob Burk. “John Nunn’s lifetime of expertise as an eventer and manufacturer has shaped Nunn Finer into a brand that delivers the highest quality tack and is loved by eventers nationwide. We are extremely grateful for John Nunn’s ongoing dedication to the USEA as well as the Intercollegiate and Interscholastic programs.”

To shop Nunn Finer’s expansive line of products and find a retailer near you, visit nunnfiner.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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