Lexington, KY – Platinum Performance and the United States Dressage Federation have formed a thriving partnership the last three years to sponsor the Dressage Championships at the Adequan FEI North American Junior/Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC).

The 2010 NAJYRC will bring out the continents best dressage riders, ages 14-21, vying for FEI medals in both Junior and Young Rider divisions at the Kentucky Horse Park July 28-August 1.

NAJYRC also features Eventing, Reining and Show Jumping Championships all running concurrently.

“Platinum has been our overall sponsor for Junior/Young Rider programs at USDF so this program is a great tie in with the support they give us to grow the sport of dressage and get young people involved.” states Linda Schultz, USDF Director of Marketing

USDF and Platinum Performance annually team up to ensure that this experience is exceptional. NAJYRC frequently produces the future International teams for the participating nations.

“The NAJYRC is the premiere competition for Junior and Young Riders” says Amy Quintana, Director of Marketing for Platinum Performance. “As a corporate partner of the USDF we’re proud to support the future of dressage.”

Platinum Performance offers superior equine nutritional supplements specially developed to support health, performance and longevity. Their products were developed at Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center in 1996 and are based on the most recent nutrition research. Platinum provides their Clients with educational resources needed to help them make well-informed decisions about maintaining the health of their horses and has been a proud sponsor of the USDF and USEF since 2007. Platinum Performance also offers lines of human, canine, feline and exotic nutritional supplements.

The USDF, founded in 1973 is dedicated to the education, recognition of achievement, and promotion of the sport of Dressage. They offer more than 30 different educational programs, 125 affiliate, local or regional clubs and more than 2000 annual awards for excellence in competition.

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For more information about Platinum Performance please visit www.platinumperformance.com.

For more information about the USDF please visit www.usdf.org.

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