The United States Eventing Association, Inc. (USEA) is delighted to announce that World Equestrian Brands will once again return as the “Title Sponsor of the USEA Rider of the Year Award” and a “Contributing Sponsor of the USEA Intercollegiate Eventing Championship” for 2023. The company will provide a substantial prize valued at $500 to be presented to the winning USEA Rider of the Year at the USEA Annual Meeting & Convention in St. Louis, Missouri, on December 6-10, 2023. World Equestrian Brands will also give prizes to the top three winning teams at the conclusion of the USEA Intercollegiate Eventing Championships at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TEIC) on May 27-28, 2023.
“We are so pleased to carry on with this opportunity to work with USEA and continue to support the sport,” said Robin Moore, owner of World Equestrian Brands. “We are big fans of eventing; it’s great to see the strong horse and human relationships thriving and doing what they love to do.”
World Equestrian Brands is dedicated to providing world-class, high performance equestrian products through the family of brands that they stock, which includes Amerigo, Amerigo Vega, E.A. Mattes, Equilibrium, Sergio Grasso and Vespucci.
Many top eventing, dressage, and show jumping athletes, including Sharon White, Alexandra Knowles and Kim Severson, to just name a few, are proudly partnered with World Equestrian Brands as well. Through athlete feedback and an experienced team of customer service representatives, World Equestrian Brands ensures that all customers’ shopping experiences are as exceptional as the products they receive.
“World Equestrian Brands has been a long-time supporter of the USEA, and we are grateful for their loyalty to the sport and its athletes,” said USEA CEO Rob Burk. “Robin and her team have a wealth of experience in the industry and passionately provide the highest quality products and innovative technology to ensure that you and your horse can perform at your best.”
To shop World Equestrian Brands’ expansive line of top-quality products, visit their website at www.worldequestrianbrands.com.
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.
The United States Eventing Association, Inc. (USEA) is proud to announce the first class of USEA Young Event Horse (YEH) Judges have completed their certifications through the YEH New Judge Education Program, which was led by YEH faculty member, Marilyn Payne.
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