United States Eventing Association

USEA Welcomes Returning Sponsor Wise Equestrian as the “Official Saddle of the USEA”

Leesburg, VA – September 4, 2013 – The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is pleased to announce Wise Equestrian has renewed their commitment as a significant sponsor of the organization and the sport of eventing. Wise Equestrian, makers of the innovative Dutton RZ line of saddles, will continue as a corporate sponsor and the “Official Saddle of the USEA”. In addition, Wise Equestrian will continue to support USEA programs as a Platinum sponsor of the Nutrena USEA American Eventing Championship and as sponsor of the USEA Annual Meeting and Convention.

Wise Equestrian will supply a variety of saddles and tack to be used as prizes for the American Equestrian Championships, to be held in Tyler, Texas September 26 – 29, 2013. In addition, Wise Equestrian will provide saddles to the USEA Leading Lady Rider of the Year and Highest Scoring Thoroughbred at the Novice Amateur, Training Amateur and Preliminary Amateur levels at the Year-End Awards during the USEA Annual Meeting and Convention in December.

“We are so pleased to have Wise Equestrian return as a USEA sponsor,” said Jo Whitehouse, USEA CEO. “Their continued support of the USEA enables us to provide our members with strong programs and exciting prizes.”

“Wise Equestrian is happy to continue our relationship with the USEA,” remarked Ronald Zabala-Goetschel, Founder of Wise Equestrian. “Our goal is to meet the needs of eventing’s equine and human athletes. We believe that partnering with the association is an important way to work within the sport to promote the opportunities for riders to give Thoroughbreds a second career chance within eventing. We are also enthusiastic about promoting increased participation of amateur riders in the sport. We will be launching our new line of Dutton RZ Elite Saddles at the AEC. These saddles maintain our highest quality standards while being offered at a very affordable price point.”

About Wise Equestrian
Wise Equestrian designs and distributes an innovative line of saddles featuring their patented WisAir® ventilation system and their new Elite collection. Developed by Phillip Dutton and Ronald Zabala-Goetschel, these unique and lightweight dressage, show jumping and cross-country saddles focus on horse and rider comfort, proper balance and fit, improved rider position and effectiveness of the aids. The WisAir® airflow system increases air flow to the horse's back to keep the horse cool, comfortable and performing at its best. The saddles debuted at the 2011 Rolex Kentucky CCI4*, where Dutton competed and showcased the saddles. For more information about Wise Equestrian, visit their website.