Vero Beach, FL: The Professional Riders Organization is very pleased to announce that World Equestrian Brands has joined the Triple Crown JYR PRO Scholarship Program as a supporting sponsor.  The highest ranked junior or young rider from the east and west coast on the year-end Triple Crown JYR Leaderboard will be fully kitted out by World Equestrian Brands who is the North American distributor of Amerigo Saddles, Vespucci Bridles, E.A. Mattes Sheepskin Products and the Equilibrium Products leg protection and therapy items. 

Robin Moore, WEB President, is an enthusiastic supporter of Eventing, “The Triple Crown JYR PRO Scholarship Program depicts the forward thinking that is essential to the sport, and World Equestrian Brands is extremely pleased to have this opportunity to partner with PRO.  WEB firmly believes in the future of Eventing, and the goal of strong riders continuing to coming out of the United States. We are grateful for the opportunity to participate in this vision by supporting our young athletes.”  Moore continued, “Additionally, we love the concept of Faces of Eventing, what a great way to showcase the wide variety of talent associated with the sport.”

Each of the winners will be awarded an Amerigo Saddle, girth, stirrup leathers and irons; a Vespucci bridle, reins and breastplate; an E.A. Mattes sheepskin half pad; and Equilibrium Products Airlite cross-country boots and Stretch & Flex wraps. The award is valued at $7,500 per rider.

“We are absolutely thrilled to have World Equestrian Brands join the team as supporting sponsor of the scholarship program. Their generosity is really amazing,” said Allison Springer, President of PRO. “What an incredible opportunity for juniors or young riders not only to win the scholarship week, but a complete line of tack as well.”

In addition to their support of the scholarship program, World Equestrian Brands will be the presenting sponsor of PRO’s new monthly video series, Faces of Eventing, which highlights the worldwide community of the sport. Short format videos focus on people involved in all aspects of the sport from riders to officials, volunteers, course designers and owners. Scotland’s Ian Stark was featured in the first of the series.

“I’m really excited to have my longtime sponsor World Equestrian Brands associated with both the programs,” said Buck Davidson. “Faces of Eventing focuses on introducing people who are part of our sport at every level and showcasing what they do.”

Marcia Kulak, who founded the Triple Crown JYR PRO Scholarship Program in 2009, was effusive in her acclaim of World Equestrian Brands for their support of both programs, “I am truly amazed to see the Triple Crown JYR PRO Scholarship Program take on another top class sponsor. It’s incredibly rewarding to see an idea grow exponentially in such a short time. Triple Crown and World Equestrian Brands clearly recognize the importance of supporting and encouraging the next generation of talented young riders, how fortunate these athletes are to have this opportunity. World Equestrian Brands and Triple Crown are to be commended for such a huge commitment to this program.”

World Equestrian Brands, LLC leads the way in performance products worldwide with technology that is proven to provide the right fit for the horse and correct balance for the rider. For more information on World Equestrian Brands’ range of products including Amerigo, Vespucci, E.A. Mattes Sheepskin Products and Equilibrium Products visit:www.worldequestrianbrands.com

Triple Crown® Nutrition is a privately owned company, based in Wayzata Minnesota, whose sole focus is on the development and marketing of premium equine feeds. Known for its use of cutting edge technology and innovative formulas, horse owners rely on Triple Crown Nutrition to provide solutions for the enhancement of their horse’s health. For more information visit www.triplecrownfeed.com

For more information on the Triple Crown JYR PRO Scholarship Program, visit: http://www.professionalriders.org/tlsa-scholarship-program