United States Eventing Association

SmartPak™ Sponsors Coursewalk with Top Riders at Rolex Kentucky CCI4*

WHAT: While most of us only dream of running a four-star course, the next best thing is the thrill of experiencing it through the eyes and insights of the nation’s top equestrians! Attendees of the 2010 Rolex Kentucky CCI**** can do just that at the SmartPak Equine-sponsored Course Walk with Allison Springer and Olympian Amy Tryon. Springer and Tryon will offer their tips and tactics for riding the toughest cross country course in the U.S. Everyone is welcome to attend this incredible opportunity; just pre-register at www.SmartPakEquine.com/Coursewalk or visit the SmartPak booth in advance. Free SmartPak gift bags will be available at the SmartPak booth to those who pre-register and will be handed out on a first come first serve basis.

WHO: Amy Tryon’s career highlights include: Member of the 2008 USA Eventing Olympic Team, 2004 Team Olympic Bronze Medalist, 2004 Chronicle of the Horse Horseman of the Year and 2002 World Equestrian Games Team Gold Medalist. Recently she was 13^th at the 2009 Rolex Kentucky CCI**** and 14^th at the 2009 Burghley CCI****.

Allison Springer has consistently finished in the top ten on the Leading Rider board for the United States Eventing Association. She’s been named multiple times to the United States Equestrian Team's High Performance Training List and has repeatedly been named to the USET’s Developing Rider list. Recent career highlights include 2008 Reserve Champion of the USEA Gold Cup Series at the Advanced Level, 4^th at the Fair Hill CCI*** in 2008 and 14^th at the Rolex Kentucky CCI*** in 2009 where for the second year in a row her horse Arthur was presented with the Zeppa Trophy for Best Turned out.

SmartPak Equine is best known for its patented SmartPak supplement feeding system – nutritional supplements for horses pre-packaged into custom daily doses.

They also protect supplements from the harmful effects of oxygen and moisture, thereby ensuring maximum potency. SmartPaks are automatically shipped every 4 weeks and can be sent to your home, office or barn. With more than 300 supplements and a broad range of tack, show clothing and rider and horse care supplies, SmartPak has developed a reputation for delivering innovative products with outstanding service.

WHEN: Course Walk: April 23^rd, 2010 (Meet at the start box of the Cross Country course; exact time to be posted on www.SmartPakEquine.com/Coursewalk and at the SmartPak booth after ride times are posted) **Date and time subject to postponement depending on ride times and availability.**

Rolex Championships: April 22 - 25, 2010

WHERE: Rolex Kentucky CCI****

The Kentucky Horse Park; Lexington, Kentucky

CONTACT: To schedule an interview with Allison Springer or Amy Tryon, please contact Rebecca Bennett at 774-773-1109.

About SmartPak Equine

SmartPak Equine was founded 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 seven Olympic medalists. In addition to the SmartPak supplement system, the company offers a broad line of horse health and rider items, dog supplies, and equine and canine pharmacy items sold through the company’s catalog and Web site. SmartPak was recently named to Inc. Magazine’s list of the 500 fastest growing private companies for the second straight year and is the only equine company ever named to the list. The company was recently honored with a Best Bosses award presented by Fortune Small Business and Winning Workplaces. SmartPak also operates a retail store in Natick, MA. For more information, visit www.SmartPak.com