Newsdate: Mon 31 August 2015 – 7:15 am
Location: LEXINGTON, Kentuckyy

USRider’s members-only benefits program -- Winner’s Circle Advantage – offers exclusive money-saving discounts. In addition to well-known rental car companies, two well-respected transportation companies are partners.

US Rider - For Emergency horse transportation needs

USRider’s members-only benefits program -- Winner’s Circle Advantage – offers exclusive money-saving discounts by well-known rental car companies and two well-respected horse transportation companies are partners.

SkyMed International, North America’s premier emergency air repatriation membership service takes you home in the event of a critical illness or injury. SkyMed will dispatch a medically equipped jet to the stranded patient for a return flight home at NO cost to the USRider member.

 Flights could cost up to $50,000 or more; cash in advance. SkyMed also sends a replacement driver to the stranded horse and trailer so it can be safely returned. Visit www.skymed.com or call 800-475-9633 for more information.

Experienced equestrians have depended on Brook Ledge Horse Transportation for nationwide shipment of their horses for almost 50 years. As a concerned owner, you will have peace of mind knowing that Brook Ledge will take extra special care with your precious cargo whether across country or just down the road. Visit www.brookledge.com or call 800-523-8143.

The Winner’s Circle Advantage rental-car partners are:

Alamo Rent A Car -- choose from Alamo’s large selection of quality vehicles -- economy, compact, midsize, hybrid, full-size, luxury, convertibles, mini-vans, and SUVs.  Call 800-GOALAMO (462-5266) or visit www.alamo.com.

Avis Rent A Car System operates the world’s second-largest general-use car rental business, providing a wide range of services at 4,750 locations worldwide. Avis Cares® provides region-specific safety information, vehicle operating guides, daily weather updates and city guides. Visit www.avis.com or call 800-225-7094.

With nearly 1,800 car rental locations worldwide, Budget Rent-A-Car System is the owner and franchiser of one of the world's best-known car rental brands. Budget’s 250+ airport locations and 540 downtown/suburban locations can take care of any rental need.  Call 800-455-2848 or visit www.budget.com.

Dollar Rent A Car offers great deals for every occasion – convertible, luxury car, minivan, or an affordable economy car for a quick rental. Dollar has more than 300 conveniently located sites throughout the United States.  Dollar offers the StreetPilot® GPS Navigation System to help drivers easily find any destination.  Call 800-800-4000 or visit www.dollar.com. 

Enterprise Rent-A-Car operates the largest rental fleet in North America and has more than 6,600 neighborhood and 220 airport locations in the United States, Canada, UK, Ireland and Germany. With over 818,000 automobiles, they offer a wide variety of rental vehicles. Rent at home or away. Enterprise will pick you up and treat you with class. Visit www.enterprise.com or call 800-Rent-A-Car (736-8222).

With over 8,100 locations in more than 147 countries, Hertz is the world’s leading vehicle-renting organization.  Product and service initiatives such as NeverLost customized, on-board navigational systems, SIRIUS XM Radio, Hertz Local Edition locations in your neighborhood, and unique cars and SUVs through the Fun, Green and Prestige Collections, set Hertz apart from the competition. Call 800-654-2210 or visit www.hertz.com.

National Car Rental has been a leader in the car rental industry for over 50 years. With 3,000+ National locations worldwide, Emerald Club® – National's frequent renter program – offers members priority service as they bypass the rental counter and proceed directly to the car of their choice. Call 800-CAR-RENT® (227-7368) or visit www.nationalcar.com.

USRider – in its 14^th year of operation – is the only company to provide emergency roadside assistance for horse owners. Through the Equestrian Motor Plan, USRider provides nationwide roadside assistance and towing services along with other travel-related benefits to its Members. The plan includes standard features such as flat-tire repair, battery assistance, lockout services, and roadside repairs for tow vehicles and trailers with horses, plus towing up to 100 miles.  As an additional service, USRider maintains a national database that includes emergency stabling, veterinary and farrier referrals.

For more information about the USRider Equestrian Motor Plan, visit www.usrider.org online or call -800- 844-1409. For additional safety and travel tips, visit the Equine Travel Safety Area on the USRider website at www.usrider.org.