Lexington, KY – Reining joined the FEI North American Junior/Young Rider Championships (NAJYRC) in 2008 with huge success. 2009 promises to be even more exciting with the addition of SmartPak Equine as the Title Sponsor of Reining.

The North American Young Rider Championships will feature the best Reiners, aged 18-21, vying for FEI medals at the Kentucky Horse Park as part of the 2009 Adequan FEI North American Junior/Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North.

This Championship will run in the brand new Indoor Stadium at the Kentucky Horse Park, and these Young Riders will be some of the first riders to have the opportunity to compete in the new venue.

“To make it to the North American Junior & Young Rider Championships is an outstanding accomplishment for any young rider,” said Colby Balazs, Vice President of Marketing for SmartPak. “The sport of reining has really flourished over the past 10 years and we are honored to support this event which recognizes its brightest young stars, who are so critical to the future of the sport.”

NAJYRC also features Dressage, Eventing and Jumping Championships for Juniors and Young Riders.

SmartPak sells leading name brand supplements custom-packed for your horse in a patented unit dose package, the SmartPak™. SmartPaks are individually labeled and sealed packs that contain one day's dosage of supplements. They also protect supplements from the harmful effects of oxygen and moisture, thereby ensuring maximum potency. SmartPaks are automatically shipped every 4 weeks and can be sent to your home, office or barn. In addition to supplements for your horse, SmartPak also carries tack and equipment for the competitive equestrian as well as barn and stable supplies.

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For more information visit SmartPak's website at www.SmartPakEquine.com.

For more information about NAJYRC please visit www.youngriders.org or contact Joanie Morris at [email protected].