United States Eventing Association

USEA Announces Wise Equestrian as Official Saddle of the USEA

The U.S. Eventing Association is pleased to announce that Wise Equestrian will be joining the USEA’s corporate sponsors as the Official Saddle of the USEA. As part of the new relationship, Wise Equestrian will become a sponsor of the USEA’s American Eventing Championships as well as the Annual Meeting and Convention. Winners of USEA programs will have the chance to take home Wise Equestrian saddles, bridles, girths, and more.

“Wise Equestrian is thrilled to be teaming up with the USEA as their Official Saddle,” said Wise Equestrian Founder, Ronald Zabala-Goetschel. “As the maker of the innovative new Dutton RZ saddle line, which was designed in partnership with Phillip Dutton, we bring a new perspective on saddle construction and performance to fit the ever-evolving needs of our sport's equine and human athletes. Due to this, it seemed only fitting to form a partnership with the governing body of the sport. The USEA works diligently to embrace the tradition of eventing while welcoming new technology and concepts that seek to improve safety and performance, and this goal is shared by Wise Equestrian. We look forward to using this opportunity to continue expanding awareness about our products and concept.”

"I think saddle design, especially for cross-country saddles, hasn't changed much in recent years and I felt a need for a lightweight saddle that breathes as the horse gallops along,” explained Phillip Dutton. “With our saddles the movement of the horse keeps the air flowing through and the saddle really moves with the horse since it's not as fixed as a traditional saddle. It fits well to the horse and gives the rider a unique feeling of being one with the horse."

The Wise Equestrian saddles were unveiled at the 2011 Rolex Kentucky CCI4*, where Dutton competed and showcased the saddles, which were awarded as prizes to the overall winner and the best presented at the first vet inspection

Wise Equestrian has mobile trailer units which will be traveling to events throughout the country where Ronald Zabala-Goetschel and Phillip Dutton will be competing and demonstrating the advantages of this exciting new saddle line.

Upcoming events where you can find out more about Wise Equestrian products and see the saddles first hand include:

March 23-25 - Southern Pines II

April 5-8 – The Fork International Horse Trials

April 20-22 – Fair Hill International Horse Trials

April 25-29 – Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event

Visit the Wise Equestrian Website to see the complete schedule. Also be sure and stop by the Wise Equestrian booth at the American Eventing Championships in September and the USEA Annual Meeting and Convention in December!

To learn more about the revolutionary Dutton RZ saddles with WisAir technology, you can click the Wise Equestrian link on the USEA website, or go directly to www.wise-equestrian.com.

Interested in becoming a sponsor of the USEA? Contact Leslie Mintz.