Lexington, KY - April 9, 2003 - USA Equestrian is proud to welcome Equine Athletics of Monterey, CA, to its growing family of sponsors. Equine Athletics is a manufacturer of innovative stretch apparel for equestrian athletes and is recognized for its creative marketing featuring young riders. Equine Athletics has made an initial monetary contribution and guarantees a percentage of sales to benefit the Young Riders Fund.

The Young Riders Fund, a subsidiary of USA Equestrian’s Fund for Equestrian Youth Development, is established to provide grants to young equestrians who compete in USA Equestrian’s young rider sanctioned events. In addition to their financial commitment, Equine Athletics will also provide discount prices on show apparel to any Zone Team. Zone or Team leaders are encouraged to contact Equine Athletics at 877-800-9035 or visit them on-line at www.equineathletics.com. Those who wish to make donations to the Young Riders Fund can do so by sending a tax-deductible contribution to Equine Athletics or USA Equestrian c/o Young Riders Fund. All donors will be acknowledged for their contribution.

According to USA Equestrian’s Assistant Executive Director of Development, Kevin Burns, “We’re proud to welcome Equine Athletics to the USA Equestrian family and equally proud to recognize their commitment to the Torchbearer campaign. Their investment in America’s young equestrian athletes is very much appreciated.”