The USEA is pleased to announce that SmartPak Equine will be joining the USEA for another three years in a multitude of roles including: “Official Supplement Feeding System of the USEA”, Title Sponsor of the SmatPak Equine USEA Classic Series, and Official Sponsor of the Horse of the Year Leaderboard. In addition SmartPak Equine is continuing their support of Eventing USA, the USEA’s award winning magazine, by sponsoring both the Horse Health and Jan Byyny Photo Critique columns.
SmartPak is an integral part of the USEA’s sponsor family and the USEA is excited to continue and extend our partnership with them. “The USEA loves being able to reward our members for their accomplishments,” said USEA CEO, Jo Whitehouse. “SmartPak’s extensive partnership has allowed us to give back to our members and for that we are so thankful. The USEA is delighted to be working with this fabulous company once again.”
"SmartPak is thrilled to announce our continued partnership with The United States Eventing Association,” said Colby Balazs, Vice President of Marketing at SmartPak. “Over the years, we have worked together to build a solid stable of programs to benefit eventing enthusiasts across the US and recognize exceptional achievements in the sport. The SmartPak Equine USEA Classic Series and the SmartPak USEA Horse of the Year award are two of the more significant programs that we are very proud of and that benefit riders across the gamut of the sport, from the competitive adult amateur to the Olympic-level rider."
A plethora of prizes will be available for winners of USEA programs thanks to SmartPak’s generosity. SmartPak’s exclusive Wellfleet Halters and engraved leather lead shanks will be awarded to the winners of all the divisions at the Nutrena USEA American Eventing Championships and winners of the SmartPak USEA Training Three-Days. The top six in each of the 14 AEC divisions will also take home an embroidered SmartPak tote to carry all of their prizes. The winners of the Adequan USEA Gold Cup Series and SmartPak USEA Preliminary Three-Days will get a chance to earn beautiful Wellfleet Eventer Bridles (another SmartPak exclusive), as well as embroidered bridle bags. The SmartPak USEA Horse of the Year along with the winners of the Classic Series drawings will earn a year’s supply of supplements in SmartPaks and an embroidered SmartPak Storage Bag.
About SmartPak
SmartPak Equine was founded by riders and horse owners for riders and horse owners. SmartPak Equine employees ride and show Dressage, Hunter/Jumper, Polo, Equitation, Eventing, and Reining. They got their start in 1999, with the purpose of simplifying the administration of nutritional supplements and medications to horses. The patented SmartPak™ supplement feeding system has been adopted by thousands of barns and horse owners across the country, who value knowing that their supplements will be fed correctly.
The SmartPak system has been embraced by riders from all disciplines and all levels, including many Olympic medalists. In addition to the SmartPak supplement system, they offer a broad line of horse health, show apparel, tack, dog supplies, and equine and canine pharmacy items sold through their catalogs and on the SmartPak website.
As eventing competitors, you know how demanding the sport can be. Three phases (often in one day!) means there’s quite a lot to think about, tons to prepare for, and there are a lot of people involved in making everything run smoothly. A key player in making any USEA-recognized event a success is the Technical Delegate (TD).
The USEA Office will be closing at 12:00 p.m. EST on Wednesday, November 27, and will be closed Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, for the Thanksgiving holiday. The USEA staff will return to the office on Monday, December 2.
The USEA is honored to carry forward the legacy of the traditional long-format, three-day event through the USEA Classic Series. These events celebrate the roots of our sport, offering riders a chance to step back in time and experience the original format that shaped the sport we enjoy today. From the excitement of steeplechase to the strategic demands of roads and tracks, endurance day serves as a true test of the preparation and partnership between horse and rider. In addition, horse inspections and educational opportunities add to the depth of these competitions, making them an unforgettable milestone, particularly for those experiencing the long-format for the first time.
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