STRIDER Partners with Sporting Days Farm to Support Aiken’s Growing Equestrian Market

For IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Aiken, SC – February 25, 2024 

STRIDER, the leader in digital entries and payment processing for equestrian sports, is expanding its reach in the U.S. through a new partnership with Sporting Days Farm in Aiken, South Carolina, a premier equestrian hub in the $177 billion U.S. horse industry .

Sporting Days Farm is renowned for hosting the long running horse trials in North America, sanctioned by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF). The venue draws top riders nationwide for events across multiple disciplines, including eventing, dressage, jumper shows, combined tests, Pony Club activities, and clinics, making it a key site for equestrian competitions in the region.

Enhancing the Competitor Experience

As part of their 2025 partnership, Sporting Days Farm will join STRIDER as a StriderGold venue, with access to STRIDER’s suite of advanced solutions—StriderPay for payment processing, StriderGold for entry collection, and StriderPlus for digital waiver collection—to simplify event management and improve the competitor experience.

Joannah Hall Glass, owner of Sporting Days Farm, said: “Our competitors like how easy it is to enter shows, make payments, and manage changes online with the Strider Platform. Their StriderPlus digital waiver system is also a huge time-saver for everyone involved. We look forward to growing with STRIDER in the future.“

“We’re thrilled to partner with Sporting Days Farm for 2025,” said Tara Swersie, CEO of STRIDER. “Sporting Days Farm’s exceptional venue is the perfect setting to showcase our innovative tools,  while supporting and growing Aiken’s dynamic equestrian community.”

Unmatched Payment Solutions and Event Management Tools

As a PayPal Global Partner since 2023, STRIDER sets itself apart with instant and secure payment processing. Through Venmo, credit/debit cards, and PayPal, STRIDER ensures funds are delivered immediately to venues—unlike other platforms that hold payments for days or weeks. This immediate cash flow helps show management save time, reduce financial strain, and keep their operations running smoothly. Competitors, too, benefit from a fast and seamless payment experience.

Beyond payment processing, STRIDER’s software enables venues to scale and grow their operations without added overhead. The innovative StriderPlus system automates digital waiver collection, ensuring compliance with governing body policies and federal regulations like SafeSport. This helps venues meet safeguarding requirements for competitors while reducing administrative workload, allowing show management to focus on delivering top-tier equestrian events.

STRIDER’s Growing Influence

This collaboration with Sporting Days Farm highlights STRIDER’s leadership in equestrian event management, offering both venues and competitors with the tools they need to thrive.  This partnership follows STRIDER’s recognition last year as the “Preferred Entry Platform for Equestrian Sport” at the 2024 American Horse Council Convention, cementing its reputation as a top choice in the industry. With over 1.2 million users annually and widespread adoption across the U.S., STRIDER is the preferred entry platform for equestrian venues offering  top-tier equestrian events.

To see what’s coming up at Sporting Days Farm, visit their STRIDER page here. For more information on how STRIDER is transforming equestrian event management with innovative solutions for entries, payments, and operations, visit www.striderpro.com.

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