Sensitive to the issue of safety that is being emphasized in the eventing world today, English Riding Supply' 4-Star Collection, (ERS), a longtime sponsor of the Maui Jim Horse Trials, has come on board with a generous incentive aimed at highlighting the importance of riding cross country in a safe and sane manner. With the "4 - Star Collection Closest to Optimum Time" award, the rider who completes cross country without jumping penalties and comes in closest to the optimum time in the CIC One Star Division of competition will be completely outfitted from top to bottom along with a saddle, from the ERS 4 - Star Collection, the name sponsor of that division. The 4-Star Collection is a compilation of products created in response to the specialized needs of eventers. These products are pulled from many of the world's best brands such as Pessoa, Mountain Horse and Ovation to name a few. For further information, go to www.ers4star.com

The Maui Jim Horse Trials will take place July 10-13 at Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, Illinois. This facility is also the setting for the USEA Wellpride American Eventing Championships in September.