Chesapeake City, MD (January 18, 2011) – International Dressage competitors Scott and Susanne Hassler, who operate Hassler Dressage at Riveredge in Chesapeake City, Maryland, have dedicated their lives to improving the sport of dressage and the breeding industry. Due to the Hassler’s extensive knowledge and considerable contributions to the dressage community, the powerhouse dressage couple has teamed up with Draper Equine Therapy to help produce technologically advanced products.

Draper Equine Therapy, makers of therapeutic products for horses and riders, is a leader in the equine health industry thanks to the innovative “smart fiber” Celliant™/Holofiber^®. “Celliant provides a wide range of therapeutic effects which Scott and Susanne have seen in action firsthand really proving their worth. We have been working with them for over a year and they have really helped us focus on our product development and they have solidly stood behind our products from the beginning,” said Kat Wojtylak, Product Manager of Draper Equine Therapy.

“At Hassler Dressage we are dedicated to providing supportive care to our horses in every manner we can. Our equine athletes work hard, so having products that naturally integrate into their schedule and lives is very important. When products can also provide support for recovery from work or perhaps some underlying challenges, like arthritis, is really helps raise the baron where they stand in our lineup,” Susanne said. “Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness for our horses is also important to us and Draper Equine Therapy makes that a breeze in our stable. “

Hassler Dressage, a world-class facility, is dedicated to breeding top quality horses for today’s sports as well as helping horses and riders develop and perform at their best. Using top quality products goes hand-in-hand with Hassler’s high standards, and Susanne is quick to say that Draper products meet the Hassler Dressage standards. “I fell in love with the Draper Equine Therapy Saddle Pads after having tried many other saddle pads that professed to make the saddle more secure. I had determined that I didn’t like the rubber in other products, and the Draper Equine Therapy saddle pad uses wonderfully soft, breathable, fabric against the horse’s skin that provides terrific stability for even the most difficult horse to fit,” she said. “The fact that the Celliant/Holofiber also stimulates circulation makes the product even more valuable. I found that instead of having to choose between the anti-slip and increased circulation benefits of my other saddle pads, I could have it all in one with the Draper Equine Therapy Saddle Pad! Even better still, we can dry the pads in the dryer, saving time and helping keep up our cleanliness standards.” 

Susanne added that she is also a big fan of the Stable Blanket. “The Draper Stable Blankets are so soft, breathable, and again offer the benefit of the increased circulation for the horses. If it were up to me, every horse in the stable would wear one. I love the Draper Equine Therapy color options too — they work perfectly in our stable,” she said.

Draper relies on influential riders such as Susanne and Scott to represent their company and stand behind their technologically advanced products. “Suzanne and Scott have unlimited amount of experience when it comes to the industry,” Wojtylak said. “They bring different facets of their experience to the table and allow for product development to be well rounded and beneficial to a multitude of consumers. Their knowledge base drives Draper to really think outside the box. Susanne and Scott are also both some of the nicest people and really allow us to have a well-rounded relationship.”

Through a series of trials, Susanne and her staff have been helping Draper perfect their no-bow wraps, which are still in development. “It really helps having such a talented group of people helping to make the Draper products the best in the industry,” Wojtylak said. “We are very excited that the Hassler’s have discovered the benefits of the Draper Equine Therapy products, which are clinically proven to reduce pain, increase oxygen levels and help balance overall body temperature. The Hassler’s have made a huge impact on the equine industry and Draper is very pleased to be on their team.“

Scott, the USEF National Young Dressage Horse Coach, is the country’s most sought after authority on young horse training and sport. He is an accomplished Grand Prix rider, as is Susanne, who in 2004 rode Hilltop’s Royal Prince to the highest placing result for the United States to date at the World Championships for Young Horses. “In addition to working with Hassler Dressage, Susanne serves on our Advisory Board which is very beneficial to us as the Board continually allows us to gather valuable information to move our products and philosophies forward in a positive and effective way,” Wojtylak said. “Susanne has given us positive feedback on many products and also truly enjoys using our products. Plus, like so many riders, she has discovered that Celliant really works!”

Draper offers three complete lines of Celliant enhanced products: Draper Body Therapy; Draper Equine Therapy; and Draper Canine Therapy. Draper Body Therapy offers products ranging from athletic gear to spa therapy, all offering the wonderful benefits of Celliant. The specific product line includes eye pillows, shoulder wraps, t-shirts, blankets, sport supports, sleep liners, socks and back belts. The Draper Equine Therapy line, designed to help horses build stamina and recover faster from exertion and injury, includes everything from leg wraps and blankets, to quarter sheets, hock boots and anti-sweat sheets. Complimentary to their other lines, Draper Canine Therapy offers smaller four-legged friends the same benefits in the form of beds, wraps and blankets.

For more information on Hassler Dressage, visit their website at www.hasslerdressage.com. For more information on Draper Equine Therapy and their products, visit their website at www.draperequinetherapy.com.