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May 14, 2010
Point Two Pro Air Jacket to be Featured During NBC Rolex Kentucky Broadcast
Innovative New Tool Available at SmartPak Equine Offers Riders Additional Protection
Official Tack and Equipment Supplier to the United States Equestrian Federation, SmartPak Equine™ is happy to announce that the Point Two ‘Pro Air’ Jacket available through their catalog and website, will be featured as part of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event Presented by Bridgestone broadcast which will air on NBC Saturday, May 15 from 3:00 - 4:30 PM EDT and 12:00 - 1:30 PM PDT. The Point Two ‘Pro Air’ Jacket, previously sold only in Europe, has revolutionized safety in the equine world by combining the latest airbag technology within a lightweight and comfortable jacket. The ‘Pro Air” available at SmartPak is the first inflatable jacket for the equine market sold in the U.S. and is their newest design - faster than the previous versions available in Europe.
Worn by many riders during the Cross Country phase of the recent Rolex Kentucky Three Day, including team SmartPak riders Kim Severson and Allison Springer, the Point Two ‘Pro Air’ Jacket has accumulated a loyal following of top riders. "We are thrilled to be able to bring this innovative piece of safety equipment to our customers,” said Rebecca Minard, founder of SmartPak Equine. “The Point Two ‘Pro Air’ jacket isn’t just for four star competitors; anyone can benefit from the additional measure of safety it provides, whether you’re competing at training level, schooling at a local horse trials, or just enjoying an afternoon on the trails.”
Named to Inc. Magazine’s list of the 500 fastest growing private companies for two straight years and the only equine company ever named to the list, SmartPak Equine made their debut in the equine health care market with their flagship innovation, the SmartPak™, providing name-brand supplements and pharmaceuticals in custom, daily-dose packages, and has since dramatically expanded their product line to include an ever growing list of riding apparel and horse tack and equipment.
For more information about the Point Two ‘Pro Air’ Jacket, visit the SmartPak Equine website at www.SmartPakEquine.com or call 800-461-8898.
Dec 20, 2024
Sponsor
“Happy Horse Equals Happy Judge”: Ask An Expert with Dressage Judge Peter Gray, Brought to You by Ride iQ
Ride iQ’s popular “Ask An Expert” series features professional advice and tips from all areas of the horse industry. One of the most-downloaded episodes is an expert session with Peter Gray, an accomplished dressage judge and Olympic eventer. He has recently judged at events like the five-star at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event, and he served on the ground jury at the 2022 FEI World Eventing Championships in Pratoni, Italy. His background as a competitor in the Olympic Games riding for Bermuda and as a coach and selector for the Canadian eventing team adds depth to his understanding of the sport.
Dec 19, 2024
Volunteers
The VIP Volunteer: Cathy Hale Has A Thirst for Adventure and a Love for Volunteering
With a total of 382 volunteer hours in 2024, Catherine “Cathy” Hale not only topped the USEA Area III VIP Volunteer leaderboard, but she also ranked fourth out of all eventing volunteers across the country. Hale (The Villages, Florida) has worked as a travel agent for over 30 years, a career that suits her love of travel nicely. At the time of being interviewed for this article, Hale was passing the equator on a cruise to Tahiti, New Zealand, and Australia.
Dec 18, 2024
Association News
USEA Office Closed for Holidays
The USEA office will close at 5:00 p.m. EST on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, and will reopen again on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. The USEA staff will return emails and phone calls when the office re-opens on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025 or at their earliest convenience.
Dec 18, 2024
Interscholastic
Start Planning for the 2025 USEA Intercollegiate & Interscholastic Eventing Championships at Stable View
After the success of the first annual USEA Intercollegiate & Interscholastic Eventing Championships at Stable View in Aiken, South Carolina, members are not going to want to miss the second edition in 2025! Barry and Cyndy Olliff, owners of Stable View, and their team are gearing up for an even bigger and better event in the coming year. If you are a current or prospective member of the Intercollegiate Eventing Program or the Interscholastic Eventing League, be sure to block off the weekend of May 3-4, 2025 to attend these exciting Championships.
