The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is pleased to announce the renewed partnership of longtime sponsor RevitaVet for 2020. RevitaVet will return as the Title Sponsor of the 2020 USEA Young Rider of the Year Leaderboard. RevitaVet will provide a RevitaVet IR2 Complete System to the leaderboard winner at the 2020 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention which will take place on December 10-13 at the Hyatt Regency Albuquerque Hotel in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
As an industry leader of equine preventative maintenance and rehabilitation devices, the mission of RevitaVet is to educate competitors and horse owners of all disciplines on the benefits of infrared therapy. RevitaVet provides healthy maintenance and rehabilitation to equine athletes that enhance their performance while preventing costly veterinary ailments before they arise.
With over 40 years of independent research worldwide, light therapy has been shown to deliver powerful therapeutic benefits to living tissues and organisms for horses, humans, and all animals. RevitaVet offers a variety of light therapy products including the RevitaVet IR2, RevitaVet IR2 Complete, Canine IR1, RevitaVet Back Pad, Poll Cap, HoofPad, Hock Saver Set, and more.
“RevitaVet is a well-known company among eventers as their products provide many therapeutic benefits for our equine athletes,” said USEA CEO Rob Burk. “We value our partnership with RevitaVet and we are very grateful for their continued support of the sport.”
To find out more about light therapy and the products RevitaVet has available, visit their website at www.revitavet.com.
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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