Ariat International, leader in innovative Western & English footwear, apparel and accessories is the title sponsor of the Ariat Kentucky Reining Cup. The event is being held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky April 27 - 28, 2012 and will feature international Reining, a $25,000 World Freestyle Championship and is the only Three Star FEI Reining competition currently scheduled in the United States for 2012.
Ariat sponsoring FEI reining competition
Reining is a judged event designed to show the athletic ability of a western type horse in a show arena.
In addition to providing major support as the title sponsor, two of Ariat’s sponsored Reiners are competing at this event including: Shawn Flarida, 2011 Ariat Kentucky Reining Cup champion, five-time Open Futurity champion and nine-time All-American Quarter Horse Congress defender as well as Tim McQuay, Hall of Famer who has won every major NRHA-sanctioned event, including the Futurity, the Derby, Superstakes, and the National Reining Breeders Classic. Also competing at the event is Ariat-supported Lyle Lovett, legendary singer/songwriter, well-known horse breeder and competitive Reiner.
Additionally, the Ariat team competing in the FEI Three Star Reining competition, known as a CRI3*, (Concours de Reining International) will consist of Ariat-sponsored Shawn Flarida as well as Shane Brown and Sam Smith.
“Ariat is proud to be a fundamental part of the fastest growing equestrian sport,” said Susan Alcala, vice president of partnership marketing for Ariat International. “After the successful debut in 2011, the Ariat Kentucky Reining Cup has a proven platform for bringing together top riders from around the world to compete at such a high level and create an exhilarating competition for spectators.”
The Ariat Kentucky Reining Cup is held in conjunction with the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, the premier English competition. To learn more about the Ariat Kentucky Reining Cup, visit http://www.kentuckyreining.com/
Reining is a judged event designed to show the athletic ability of a western type horse in a show arena. In Reining, competitors are required to run one of several approved patterns. Each pattern includes small slow circles, large fast circles, flying lead changes, roll-backs, 360 degree spins done in place, back-ups and the exciting sliding stops that are the hallmark of the Reining horse.
Ariat International, Inc. is the leading manufacturer of innovative performance equestrian footwear, apparel and belts. Featuring a patented technology designed to deliver stability, durability and comfort, Ariat pioneered the application of advanced athletic shoe technology into English riding boots and authentic Western boots. Ariat products are sold in a network of retail outlets throughout the world. For more information about Ariat products or for the Ariat retailer nearest you, contact Ariat at 800.899.8141 or visit http://www.ariat.com.