
The links listed here are associated to a wide variety of organizations and companies related to the equine industry.
The
United States Dressage Federation is the only national membership organization
dedicated to dressage, a method of horse training in existence since ancient
Greece and an Olympic sport since the inception of the modern Olympics
in the late 1800’s. Dedicated to education, the recognition of achievement
and promotion of dressage, USDF is a non-profit organization with more
than 30 different educational programs, 125 affiliate local or regional
clubs and more than 2000 annual awards for excellence in competition.
Adequan is proud to be: “Official Joint Therapy Sponsor”
of USDF; Title Sponsor of “Adequan USDF National Convention & Symposium”;
Title Sponsor of “Adequan USDF Year End Awards” Horse of the Year (HOY),
Sport Horse Breeding Horse of the Year, Adult Amateur, Junior/Young Rider,
Musical Freestyle, Musical Freestyle Challenge, Vintage Cup, Quadrille
Team Awards, FEI 5-year-old, FEI 6-year-old, Materiale Horse of the Year,
All Breeds, Pas de Deux and Breeder of the Year Awards
Equestrian
competitors, leisure riders, coaches, fans and enthusiast each share a
personal bond with the horse. This commonality defines the membership of
the United States Equestrian Federation which serves as the National Governing
Body for Equestrian Sport. The USEF is dedicated to uniting the equestrian
community, honoring achievement, and serving as guardians of equestrian
sport. Since its inception in 1917, the Federation has been dedicated to
pursing excellence and promoting growth, all while providing and maintaining
a safe and level playing filed for both its equine and human athletes.
Adequan is proud to be: “Official Joint Therapy” of
the USEF; Title Sponsor of “Adequan/USEF National Open Reining Championship”;
Title Sponsor of “Adequan FEI North American Junior and Young Riders’ Championship”;
Title Sponsor of the USEF National Pony Jumper Championship; Official partner
status
Located
in Amarillo, Texas, AQHA has registered more than 5 million American Quarter
Horses and serves more than 350,000 worldwide members. AQHA functions as
the official record keeping and governing body of the American Quarter
Horse industry. AQHA records all American Quarter Horse ownership, processes
approved show and race results, catalogs performance and produce data on
all American Quarter Horses, maintains association funds and publicizes
the American Quarter Horse industry. In addition, AQHA maintains current
statistics on ownership in each state and country as well as American Quarter
Horse population figures. With more than 135,780 new registrations in 2007,
AQHA's role in preserving the integrity of the breed is expanding on a
daily basis. Whether American Quarter Horses are still being used in traditional
ranching operations, for showing, racing or pleasure, AQHA strives to provide
services beneficial to all Association members and ultimately the American
Quarter Horse.
Adequan is proud to be: “Official Equine Joint Therapy
Manufacturer” of the AQHA; “Official Equine Health Care Manufacturer” of
the AQHA; Official Title Sponsor of the “Adequan Select World Championship
Show”
The
National Reining Horse Association, the international governing body for
the sport of reining, is a nonprofit association dedicated to promoting
and encouraging the development of and public interest in the sport of
reining. The focus is on developing and maintaining suitable standards
of performance and judging and in providing a fun filled, family-oriented
atmosphere.
Adequan is proud to be: “Official Joint Therapy” of the
NRHA; Title Sponsor of “NRHA Futurity & Adequan North American Affiliate”;
Corporate Sponsor NRHA Derby; Affiliate-Championships sponsor
The
Arabian Horse Association provides an association of like-minded Arabian
horse enthusiasts and a focal point for your favorite recreational or competitive
activities. AHA is the official breed association and registry in the U.S.
with more than 40,000 members who own Arabian, Half-Arabian and Anglo-Arabian
horses. As a full-service breed association, AHA seeks to meet the breeding,
competitive and recreational interests of all Arabian horse owners. As
the official breed registry for the Arabian horse industry, the AHA Registry
has registered more than 1 million Arabian, Half-Arabian and Anglo-Arabian
horses since its founding in 1908, ensuring the integrity and perpetuation
of the breed. AHA offers over 400 events and competitions and the largest
online marketplace and community forums on the web, bringing people together
to share the joys of Arabian horse ownership. Membership in the AHA has
its privileges and provides access to registration, programs, competitions
and other services.
Adequan is proud to be: Official Joint Therapy
The
United States Eventing Association boasts nearly 14,000 members from every
background and every area in the U.S. Each year, around 280 USEA events
take place across the nation, exhibiting the talents of riders of every
age in various levels of competition. The USEA offers a multitude of educational
and recreational activities to its members.
Adequan is proud to be: “Official Joint Therapy Treatment
of the USEA”; Corporate Partner; Title sponsor of the “Adequan USEA Gold
Cup Series”; Elite Contributing Sponsor of the American Eventing Championships
The
American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC), is a nonprofit corporation founded
in 1972 as a national governing body for long distance riding. Over the
years it has developed a set of rules and guidelines designed to provide
a standardized format and strict veterinary controls. AERC’s vision is
to be the preeminent authority and leader in developing and promoting the
sport and pastime of endurance riding in the United States, Canada, and
throughout the world.
Adequan is proud to be: “Official Joint Therapy” of
AERC; Platinum level sponsor; Official AERC National Mileage Championship
Sponsor
The
Winter Equestrian Festival is hosted by Equestrian Sport Productions, LLC
(ESP) a wholly owned subsidiary of Wellington Equestrian Partners, a group
of individuals dedicated to creating excellence in horse sports that they
achieved in their businesses. The Festival will feature the Battle of the
Sexes, the Nations Cup and as always, high level Grand Prix including a
new Grand Prix on the grass at the Stadium during week 10. Each week will
feature a major night class including the Exquis World Dressage Masters,
the World Championship Hunter Rider Spectacular and the United States Hunter
and Jumper Association International Hunter Derby. ESP is working on a
number of new events including Hunter competitions on the grass on the
new Derby Field at the Stadium, as well as a charity ProAm team jumping
competition.
Adequan is proud to be: “Official Joint Therapy” of
WEF; Title Sponsor of “Adequan $75,000 Grand Prix FEI CSI 2”; Title Sponsor
of “Adequan Young Jumper Division”
VENC
was formed to help advance the sport of varsity equestrian from emerging
to championship status with NCAA by promoting the benefits of varsity equestrian
to potential institutions, riders, parents, horse industry professionals
and sponsors while developing the rules and format of competition.
Adequan is proud to be: Title Sponsor of the Varsity
Equestrian National Championships
HITS,
Inc. is a special events management company primarily focused on producing
hunter/jumper horse shows. Based in upstate New York in the village of
Saugerties, HITS produced its first horse show circuit in Gainesville,
Florida in 1982. Since that time, HITS has grown into a nationwide company
with world-class hunter-jumper circuits in California, Florida, Arizona,
New York, and Virginia. In January 2006 HITS entered into a private equity
arrangement with Leonard Green & Partners, LP in Los Angeles. As a result,
HITS, Inc. will be able to develop and execute exciting operational and
strategic initiatives that both solidify its well-established position
as the leader in horse show management and allow for new growth opportunities.
Adequan is proud to be: Title Sponsor of HITS Horse
Shows; Platinum Sponsor; Open Hunter Class Sponsor; Marshall & Sterling League
Finals title sponsor; Marshall & Sterling League member events title sponsor
Proud
to be an AAEP educational partner, we at Luitpold Pharmaceuticals are committed
to providing new educational resources to the equine veterinary community
and horse owners. Working with the AAEP to improve the health and welfare
of horses, Luitpold will continue to support joint disease educational
efforts in equine veterinary practices.
Adequan is proud to be: Educational Partner
The
AAEVT is the sister association formed alongside the AAEP for equine
veterinary technicians and assistants. The purpose of the AAEVT is to
provide and promote continuing education and training for technicians
in equine practice.
Adequan is proud to be: Gold sponsor educational alliance
The
national association representing all segments of the horse industry
in Washington, DC, the American Horse Council works daily to represent
your equine interests and opportunities.
Adequan is proud to be: Industry Sponsor
has been designed to bring your equine experience
to a higher level through education, superior products, and interesting
events. Better Horse Network offers BetterHorseNetwork.com, Better Horses
Radio, Better Horses Paper, Better Horses Newsletter and horse owner
workshops geared to offer better equine practices and networking opportunities
with other area equine enthusiasts.
Adequan is proud to be: Major Corporate Sponsor; AMERICA'S
HORSE COUNTRY PARTNERSHIP
Thoroughbred
Times will keep racing fans informed of all races, news and developments
through its Road to the Breeders’ Cup website sponsored by Adequan® i.m.
Adequan is proud to be apart of the Breeders’ Cup
– Thoroughbred Racing
The
Classic Company represents the hunter/jumper show circuit, it tours the
southeast with shows at the Georgia International Horse Park, the 1996
Olympic equestrian venue in Conyers, GA; the FENCE facility in Tryon,
NC; plus a winter and spring circuit of shows in Gulfport, MS, and Charleston,
SC. Each winter they manage an international competition in Jacksonville,
FL.
Adequan is proud to be: Corporate Sponsor
Equine
Business Management Strategies program provides the business education
framework to improve key areas in practice management. The program is
structured to foster peer interactions and offers many opportunities
to network with colleagues and instructors.
Adequan is proud to be: Business Partner
The
FAEP’s mission is to support the professional development of its members
and to educate its members on conditions affecting the equine industry
as well as methods for improving the welfare of horses in the state of
Florida.
Adequan is proud to be: Major Symposium sponsor
Texas
Equine Veterinary Association is dedicated to improving local equine
educational opportunities for practitioners. As they have been entrusted
the healthcare of one of the largest horse populations of any state in
the union, it is paramount that they have regional access to the most
up-to-date information in the world.
Adequan is proud to be: Platinum Founding Educational
Partner
The
Hambletonian Society is a non-profit organization formed in 1924 to sponsor
the race for which it was named, the Hambletonian® Stake. The Society encourages
and supports the breeding of Standardbred horses through the development,
administration and promotion of harness racing stakes, early-closing races
and other special events. These include harness racing's most preeminent
race, the Hambletonian for 3-year-old trotters, its filly division the
Hambletonian Oaks and the sport's championship series, the Breeders Crown®
Stakes.
Adequan is proud to be: Sponsorship Partner
Join
NRHA Inside Reining as they travel to the most popular Reining ranches
across the nation and gather tips from top Reining pros. The 30-minute
show offers viewers a unique look inside the world of Reining, the men
and women involved in the sport, and the lifestyles they lead.
Adequan is proud to be: Broadcast Sponsor
Offers
a comprehensive program of advanced education in the field of equine lamenesses
and osteoarticular, musculotendinous and nervous pathology, covering the
different parts of the locomotor system of the horse.
Adequan is proud to be: Major Sponsor of 8 series lecture
North
American Riding for the Handicapped Association is proud to provide opportunities
for people with varying ability levels to challenge themselves physically
and emotionally and to set goals to improve their quality of life via the
horse. With more than 800 member centers, 42,000 children and adults find
a sense of independence through involvement with horses. Through a wide
variety of educational resources, the association helps individuals start
and maintain successful equine assisted activities and therapies for individuals
with special needs. There are more than 30,000 volunteers, 3,500 instructors,
6,300 carefully selected and trained equines and thousands of contributors
from all over the world helping people at NARHA centers.
Adequan is proud to be: Gold sponsor
The
National Reined Cow Horse Association, the governing body of cow horse
competition, is responsible for promoting the sport, insuring high standards
of competition and educating members and the public about the history and
tradition of the reined cow horse. Formed in 1949, the organization was
originally called the California Reined Cow Horse Association. Despite
the name change, the association has continued to celebrate the early California
traditions of highly-trained working cow horses and today, 58 years after
its creation, continues to work to keep the vaquero tradition alive in
today’s equine industry.
Adequan is proud to be: “Official Joint Therapy” of
the NRCHA; Corporate Partner
Northeast
Association of Equine Practitioners provides direct benefits to equine
practitioners throughout the northeastern United States. The NEAEP has
been developed to give the equine practitioner a voice at the state and
regional level. Where state-level equine associations already exist, they
are working to complement and support those established groups. The local
and regional scale of the NEAEP will allow exploration of legislative and
medical issues unique to each state’s needs within the support of a larger
regional framework. Adequan is proud to be: Educational
Partner
Private
equine practitioners, professional organizations, and industry sponsors
join together to provide the future equine practitioner with an introductory
view of all aspects of equine practice, from the large animal hospital
setting to the independent practitioner, at nominal or no expense to the
student. OEPS is limited to veterinary students entering their third year
of veterinary school. Registration is conducted through each school’s Student
Chapter of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (SCAAEP) in
the spring of the student’s second year. Adequan is
proud to be: Industry Sponsor




