The USEA is happy to announce that SmartPak TM Equine will be returning as the Official Supplement Feeding System of the USEA. In addition SmartPak will be continuing their role as the title sponsor of the SmartPak Equine/USEA Classic Series as well as the official sponsor of the Horse of the Year on the USEA leaderboard.
SmartPak is also contributing this year to the success of the USEA’s award winning publication, Eventing USA, by continuing to be the sponsor of both the Horse Health column and Jan Byyny’s photo critique column.
SmartPak’s support does not stop there – the company will be providing a plethora of prizes for winners of USEA programs. 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 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 this year’s supply of supplements in SmartPaks and an embroidered SmartPak Storage Bag.
“We are happy to be continuing our partnership with the USEA,” said Colby Balazs, Vice President of Marketing at SmartPak. “As competitive riders ourselves, including a number of eventers, we know that solid nutritional support is key for the competitive event horse. That’s why we’re proud that SmartPaks are the Official Supplement Feeding System of the USEA. Once again, we’re excited to sponsor the USEA Horse of the Year award as a celebration of outstanding equine health, athleticism and performance. We’re also pleased to be providing our SmartPak exclusive Wellfleet halters and event bridles as awards at the Classic Series, Gold Cup Series and American Eventing Championships. We wish all of the competitors a safe and successful season.”
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.”
Interested in becoming a sponsor of the USEA? Contact [email protected] for more information.
Oliver Townend, who has never made any secret of his desire for another MARS Badminton Horse Trials victory, is now at the head of the leaderboard at the conclusion of the dressage phase.
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The United States Eventing Association, Inc. (USEA) is excited to head to Area V this Dec. 11-14 for the 2025 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention in the vibrant city of New Orleans, Louisiana! Known for its rich history, world-class jazz, and electrifying Mardi Gras celebrations, New Orleans will set the stage for a lively week of discussion and education on the most important topics in the sport of eventing. Gather your fellow members and meet us to celebrate the last year of success in “The Big Easy!”
The Olympic gold medallists Tom McEwen and JL Dublin lit up the arena at the MARS Badminton Horse Trials with a stunning performance and took the lead after the first day of dressage with the excellent mark of 22.4. They have almost five penalties over second-placed Emily King and Valmy Biats on 27.3.