By Chelsey Burris
The US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan® is more than just a show. It’s an experience! Competitors from around the United States converge on the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky, ready for unforgettable rides, fun special events, and the camaraderie of meeting riders from across the country. The sponsors of this championship show help make it possible – through financial support or by supplying wonderful prizes for the champions and reserve champions. The sponsors are so much more than their brightly colored banners that adorn the Alltech Arena – they indicate companies and businesses that truly support the sport of dressage in the US. Meet them here!
Presenting Sponsor
Adequan®
Adequan® is the presenting sponsor of the US Dressage Finals. As the only FDA-approved equine PSGAG (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan) for degenerative joint disease (DJD) in horses, Adequan® i.m. actually treats degenerative joint disease (DJD), not just its clinical signs. For over 30 years, Adequan® i.m. has been administered by veterinarians to help horses of every discipline and level enjoy greater mobility over their lifetimes. Make sure you stop by their booth on the trade fair concourse to thank them for their support and to learn how Adequan® can keep your equine partner happy and healthy. In addition to their support of the Finals, Adequan® is also the Title Sponsor of the Adequan®/USDF Annual Convention, Title Sponsor of the Adequan®/USDF Year End Awards, Title Sponsor of the Adequan®/USDF FEI-Level Trainers Conference, and the Official Joint Therapy Sponsor of USDF.
Supporting Sponsors
Great American Insurance Group
Great American Insurance Group has become synonymous with championship season, with them being the title sponsor of the Great American Insurance Group/USDF Regional Dressage Championships, the qualifying competitions for the US Dressage Finals. Great American’s Equine Mortality Division is one of the world’s leading providers of equine mortality insurance and related coverages through professional equine independent agents. Their underwriting staff is extremely knowledgeable of all breeds of horses used for racing, as well as all show and pleasure uses. Their in-house claims staff specializes in handling equine mortality and injury and losses. In addition to being a supporting sponsor of the Finals, they are also the Official Equine Insurance Provider of USDF.
SmartPak
SmartPak™ provides leading name-brand supplements in convenient, custom-made, daily-dose paks, labeled with your horse’s name and delivered automatically every month. SmartPaks are sealed to protect supplements from the harmful effects of oxygen and moisture, thereby ensuring maximum potency. The patented SmartPak™ supplement feeding system gives horse owners peace of mind with its pre-measured dosages for each horse and has been adopted by thousands of barns and horse owners across the country, who value knowing that their supplements will be fed correctly. It has also been embraced by riders from all disciplines and all levels, including seven Olympic medalists. In addition to supporting the Finals as a supporting sponsor, they also are the presenting sponsor of the Regional Championships, and the Official Supplement Feeding System of USDF. At the Finals, you may recognize the coveted and beautiful champion coolers and reserve champion halters that they provide.
Platinum Performance
Platinum Performance is a supporting sponsor of the US Dressage Finals. Founded by a veterinarian in 1996, Platinum Performance provides superior nutritional supplements for you and your animals. All formulas are tested, and tested again to ensure the highest quality, potency, and purity. Their Platinum Advisors and staff veterinarians are experts in supplementation and will never recommend something you or your animal doesn’t need. It’s about the right products for individual results. Champions and reserves at Finals receive gift certificates from Platinum Performance. They are also a supporting sponsor of the Regional Championships. At the Finals, be sure to stop by the Platinum Performance booth to say hello, thank them for their support, and enter their US Dressage Finals giveaway.
LeMieux
LeMieux is the newest addition to our Finals sponsor stable. Made for comfort and performance, LeMieux is well known for the quality of its products, designed by riders, for riders, and premium quality horsewear products that look amazing and last a lifetime. They also offer equestrian clothing, pet accessories, horse toys, seasonal collections, and more. At the Finals, they are the title sponsor of the US Dressage Finals/LeMieux Regions Cup competition, where they provide prizes for the top three teams. Additionally, they support USDF by being a supporting sponsor of the Regional Championships. Keep an eye out for LeMieux reps at the competition so you can chat with them about what they do.
Contributing Sponsors
Premier Equestrian
Premier Equestrian was built around the primary passion for loving, training, and riding horses. Every product they sell is measured against this passion for safety, practicality, and the well-being of the horse. Premier Equestrian began in early 1999 by offering affordable dressage arenas built from quality PVC materials. From the beginning, they have striven to produce high-quality products and offer them to their customers at affordable prices. Premier Equestrian has grown to over 500 products, all related to equestrian arena sporting equipment, including a full line of dressage arenas, jumps, flower boxes, and decorative accessories. In addition to being a contributing sponsor of Finals, Premier Equestrian has also supported USDF by sponsoring the 2015 edition of the book Underfoot, which is a guide to arenas and maintenance.
Sterling Thompson Equine Insurance
Sterling Thompson Equine Insurance is a contributing sponsor of the US Dressage Finals. Their people make the difference in this highly competitive niche insurance market. All of their customer service representatives are licensed insurance agents actively involved in the show and pleasure horse world. These experiences uniquely qualify Sterling Thompson to represent your specific insurance needs. While you’re walking the trade fair concourse, keep an eye out for their reps so you can thank them for their support, and learn more about equine insurance options to keep your horse safe.
Hagyard Equine Medical Institute
Another contributing sponsor of the competition is Hagyard Equine Medical Institute. They are the Official Veterinarian on the grounds at the US Dressage Finals, there to keep all the horses safe. Since its inception in 1876, Hagyard Equine Medical Institute has been at the forefront of equine medicine. Its reputation is built, in part, on a continued effort to increase veterinary knowledge, thereby improving the state-of-the-art treatments and surgeries offered to its diverse equine clientele, which represent international breeding operations, world-renowned racehorses, as well as performance and pleasure horses.
uvex
Uvex is proud to sponsor the US Dressage Finals and is pleased to offer every champion and reserve champion a choice of uvex product – helmets for champions and gloves for reserve champions. Since 1926, uvex has made it their mission to protect people by bringing innovation, technology, and design to all their safety equipment. Uvex equestrian helmets are renowned for their custom fit, lightweight comfort, and slim profile. Uvex gloves are also designed with the rider in mind, using technical fabrics that protect you and offer superior durability. They are proud to protect you! Keep an eye out for uvex reps at the competition so you can chat with them about what they do and the products they offer.
Cryostride
A contributing sponsor of the US Dressage Finals, Cryostride created ice boots developed specifically to ice your horse’s feet any time and anywhere. Their products feature soft, durable construction for comfort and mobility, while the inner slipper prevents ice from getting under the horse’s foot and causing discomfort. Visit their booth to learn how you can “ice smarter.” Cofounded by a veterinarian and a program director/developer in STEM, Cryostride developed ice boots that are easy to use, effective, safe, and comfortable for the horse. Cryostride sponsors the competitor tote bags that each Finals rider receives, packed full of goodies.
The Dressage Foundation
The Dressage Foundation (TDF) has been a longtime supporter of USDF and the sport of dressage. Founded in 1989, TDF is a 501(c)(3), non-profit, tax-exempt, donor-driven organization that is dedicated to educating, supporting, and advancing the sport of dressage in the United States. Each year, grants are awarded to dressage riders of all ages and levels, judges, instructors, breeders, high-performance teams, non-profit equestrian organizations, and more. They also support USDF by being a funding supporter of USDF Junior/Young Rider Programs. Pop by their booth to learn about the grants or other funding you might be eligible for.
The US Dressage Finals are only a week away! We can’t wait to welcome everyone to the Kentucky Horse Park for this championship event. See you in Lexington!
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