Wellington, FL (September 27, 2011) – Dressage riders competing on the 2012 Dressage circuit in south Florida will have the opportunity to win prizes from World Equestrian Brands extensive line of tack and equestrian products thanks to a new award called “Tack Matters.” Sponsored by World Equestrian Brands, the US distributor of Amerigo saddles and strap goods, Vespucci, E. A. Mattes, and Equilibrium products, the “Tack Matters” Award recognizes riders competing in functional, beautiful and well-fitting tack.
“World Equestrian Brands is really excited to be sponsoring the ‘Tack Matters’ Award during the dressage season. Being in Florida in the winter is certainly the place to be, and we look forward to seeing the riders and of course all of the winners of this new award,” said Robin Moore, President of World Equestrian Brands. “The tack we use on our horses certainly does matter and we hope this award helps bring awareness to the importance of proper, well made and great fitting tack. World Equestrian Brands has a complete line of products for dressage riders and we know the winners of the ‘Tack Matters’ Award are going to be thrilled to get to pick something from our extensive line of must-have products.”
The Vespucci, Amerigo and Amerigo Vega products carried by World Equestrian Brands are designed by Peter Menet, who has developed a following among top riders in the world as an expert saddle, bridle and equestrian product designer. “Peter follows the philosophy of using the natural biomechanics of the horse to create accessories and tack that helps optimize your horse’s true potential,” Moore said.