Lexington, KY – Partner-level sponsor of the United States Equestrian Federation®, Farnam Companies, Inc., presented a check today for $50,167.27 to USEF for the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) Teams. Farnam is the official sponsor of the Farnam®/Platform™ USEF Horse of the Year awards program, the official fly control products of the USEF, and the official feed of the USEF Pony Finals National Championships.

Farnam committed last spring to donating a portion of the proceeds from the sale of its popular fly control products in a unique partnership with the USEF, to help send the U.S. teams to the WEG, which takes place August 20-September 3. As an additional incentive to customers who purchase their products, Farnam held a sweepstakes, with the grand prize being a trip for two to the 2006 WEG in Aachen, Germany. The trip includes airfare, hotel accommodations for seven nights, daily WEG tickets, and $500 spending money. Other valuable prizes were also awarded.

“The World Equestrian Games spark a sense of patriotism and pride in horse aficionados throughout the world. This is a simple way for us to foster a sense of ownership and support of the U.S. Team among our customers,” said Chris Jacobi, president of the Farnam’s Horse Division.

Customers participated in the promotion by purchasing Farnam fly control products at any participating tack and feed shop or other equine products retailers throughout the country between March 1 and July 31, 2006.

“Farnam is an outstanding corporate citizen for equestrian sport in this country. They are setting an example for other commercial interests in horse sport to give back to the sport which fuels their businesses. It is very expensive to send teams from all seven disciplines to the World Equestrian Games, and we are very proud to have Farnam partnering with us to support Team USA,” said John Long, CEO of the United States Equestrian Federation.

The winner of the USEF/Farnam Fly Control Sweepstakes was Kristen Villeneuve of Jerico, Vermont. Villeneuve, who has been competing this spring with her horse, Tommy Star, and recently completed her first CCI***, said she was looking forward to relaxing and being a spectator.

With six decades of expertise in the equine industry, Farnam Companies, Inc. is the Official Fly Control Products Sponsor of the USEF. The sponsorship is just one aspect of Farnam’s broad partnership with the USEF, which includes a four-year title sponsorship (through 2008) of the prestigious Farnam/Platform™ Horse of the Year and presenting sponsorship of the Rolex CCI**** in Kentucky.

Farnam offers innovative approaches to battling one of nature’s longest standing pests. Their broad arsenal fights unwelcome barn intruders strategically with more than 35 fly control products, including economical Bronco®, sweat-proof Endure®, Tri-Tec 14™, Repel-X®, Wipe®, Swat®, SuperMask®II, EZ Trap®, Fly Relief™ and SimpliFly® with LarvaStop™ (Dimilin®) Feed-Thru Fly Control.

Celebrating 60 years of sharing your passion for animals, Farnam Companies, Inc. is a leader in the animal health products industry. For information about Farnam horse products in the U.S., call toll free at (800) 234-2269, direct at (602) 285-1660 or visit www.farnamhorse.com.
~~~For more information, please contact Jeannie Blancq Putney, National Marketing Manager, at (859) 225-6974, or via e-mail at [email protected].