Devoucoux Sponsors Team of Riders for Pro DerbyCross Competition

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(Wellington, Florida, January 25, 2012) Devoucoux fielded a strong team of riders for the Pro DerbyCross competition held on Friday January 20, 2012 during the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington Florida.  The Professional Riders Organization produced this innovative competition, in which teams compete individually against the clock over a hybrid course of cross-country and show jumping obstacles.  All proceeds benefited Operation Homefront, an organization providing emergency financial relief for U.S. service members and their families as well as Wounded Warriors during their recovery.

Each of the 5 teams consisted of two event riders, a polo player and a showjumper. Team sponsors included Devoucoux, the premier French saddle maker, Farmvet/Cavalor, the source for animal health products and premium feeds, Guardian, a premium horse bedding, Omega Alpha, effective supplements through science, Smartpak, the innovator in equine supplements, and Windsor, a private residential sporting club.

The Devoucoux Team riders included two Pan Am Games Gold Medalists in Eventing, Hannah Burnett and Shannon Lilley as well as Jon Holling a successful event rider at many CCI **** events.  Show jumping rider Candice King, a successful Grand Prix competitor for over two decades and Devoucoux sponsored rider for over ten years, and Doug Barnes, an experienced high goal polo player having competed internationally and founder of a premiere polo instructional facility.  The team lead in the early rounds and finished a close third place in the final round.  The riders agreed it was a fun night of competition and were enthusiastic about supporting this new type of class.  Devoucoux has always had a strong commitment to supporting horse sports of all disciplines and riders at all levels and was pleased to be a part of this exciting night of equestrian competition.  Several other Devoucoux sponsored riders also competed on other teams including Bruce Davidson (Team Farmvet/Cavalor), Sharon White (Team Windsor) and Boyd Martin and Jennie Brannigan (Team SmartPak).

For more information about Devoucoux saddles visit the website at www.devoucoux.com or stop by one of our booths in Wellington, HITS (Thermal) or HITS (Ocala) for a personal introduction to Devoucoux saddles and equipment.  Be sure to see our Facebook page as well for the latest news on products and Devoucoux sponsored events.

Contact:  Susan Benson
Somerset SportArt
352 528 4763
Cell 352 529 7409

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