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Wellington, FL (August 31, 2018) – Endel Ots and Lucky Strike have earned many congratulations over the weekend after winning the Markel/USEF Developing Horse Prix St. Georges Dressage National Championship with a score of 72.794%, which was held at the Lamplight Equestrian Center. While this is not Ots’ first victory at the US National Championships, this one had something special about it for Ots and his family.

Dressage of DevonWood I and II in Sherwood, Oregon is one of the largest dressage events in the Pacific Northwest, bringing over 150 riders from across the United States. Custom Saddlery is a saddle-fitting company known for its quality and service. The Most Valuable Rider (MVR) Award has been given to outstanding riders who demonstrate excellent horsemanship and poise throughout the show.

Devon, Pa. – May 27, 2018 – Sunday night at the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair saw the $50,000 Devon Arena Eventing, presented by Salt Works, take place for the second year in a row, after an extremely successful inaugural year in 2017. The competition utilized both the Dixon Oval and the Wheeler Ring and highlighted two out of three disciplines that make up three-day eventing: cross country and stadium jumping. Twenty-eight horse-and-rider combinations took to the ring to compete for the title, but it was Chris Talley and Sandro’s Starwho ultimately put in two clear rounds to take home the top prize of the evening.

Painesville, OH — In continuing its commitment to support the next generation of talented dressage riders, Custom Saddlery has become the official title sponsor of the 2018 Intercollegiate Dressage Association National Championships. Custom Saddlery has been a generous sponsor of the Intercollegiate Dressage Association National Championships for over five years and is proud to further expand this partnership during this year’s April 26-29 National Championships held at Lake Erie College in Painesville, Ohio.

Wellington, Florida  — When international dressage rider Adrienne Lyle looks to the “horizon,” she’s actually looking at her dressage horse, Horizon.  Owned by Elizabeth Juliano, Horizon (Hotline x Revue, Don Schufro) is an 11-year-old Oldenburg mare who has been consistently moving up the dressage ladder, winning the Developing Prix St. Georges at the Developing Horse National Championships in 2016 and the Intermediate I championship in 2017. 

Wellington, FL — Custom Saddlery recently furthered their dedication to the growth and development of their international team of saddle fitters by hosting a week-long continuing education event in Wellington, Florida. Nearly 60 official Custom Saddlery fitters travelled from across the United States and Europe to unite on March 5-9 for the annual fitters meeting. Raising the bar of innovative, high-quality service for horse and rider, Custom Saddlery provided expert training on best saddle fitting techniques for equine confirmation and explored the physiology of proper saddle fit.

Wellington, Florida— Lauren Chumley rode five horses into ten tests over week eight of the Adequan Global Dressage Festival in Wellington, Florida and came out with eight wins and two reserves: now that’s a Custom Saddlery Most Valuable Rider.

Wellington, Florida  —“Paris,” said actress Audrey Hepburn, “is always a good idea,” and Custom Saddlery surely agreed when it presented Molly Paris with its Most Valuable Rider (MVR) Award for week seven of the Adequan Global Dressage Festival in Wellington, Florida.

Wellington, FL – Endel Ots and Lucky Strike enjoyed their 2018 debut at the Global Dressage Festival this past weekend and proved that Ots’ slow and steady appraoch to the young star’s training is a formula for success.  Ots and the Hanoverian gelding Lucky Strike (Lord Laurie x His Highness) that ignited FEI World Breeding Dressage Championships arenas not once but twice as one of the few American horses ever to represent US Dressage there, posted a victorious 73.235% ride in the USEF Developing Prix St Georges and were third (68.088%) in the FEI Prix St George, launching a confident return to the show ring during week eight and the Palm Beach Dressage Derby at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival in Wellington, Florida.