The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is excited to announce the renewed partnership with The Equine Network’s Horse Week ® for 2022. Horse Week® will return as an ‘Official Media Partner of the USEA.’
“Horse Week has brought together dozens of equine associations and organizations for one singular cause, Celebrate the Horse. The Equine Network is thrilled to have the support of the USEA in the second year of this video event and the other equine groups that have joined the movement to help support Horse Week because it raises the industry as a whole,” said Dave Andrick, Equine Network VP of Data and Content Sales.
The Equine Network’s Horse Week ® is a weeklong online film festival dedicated to horses. Films range from documentary features to quick training tips and include a lineup of brand-new exclusives and award-winning favorites. The Horse Week Film Festival is FREE, and every viewer will have access to individual film pages for on-demand viewing once the piece has aired.
The 2022 Horse Week will be held on October 9-15, 2022. Horse Week® is accessible on over 1000 devices including iOS devices, Android devices, MACs, PCs, and streaming media boxes such as Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast, and Nexus Player.
“The Equine Network did such a fabulous job with Horse Week ® in 2021 and I look forward to the 2022 Horse Week ® in October,” said the USEA CEO Rob Burk. “All of their films are so well done and help unite the equine industry – and this wonderful film festival is free to every viewer!”
For more information on Horse Week®, please visit their website.
About the United States Eventing Association
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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