April 18, 2024 — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Washington, DC
Morven Park International Equestrian Center and STRIDER Renew Partnership for 2024 to Expand Community Access to Equestrian Activities
STRIDER, the equine industry leader in online booking and software solutions, announces today a renewed partnership with Morven Park International Equestrian Center. With a shared aim to increase access to equestrian sport for participants and spectators, Morven Park and STRIDER look forward to 2024.
As the Mid-Atlantic’s premier equestrian facility, Morven Park International Equestrian Center has a long history of welcoming horse enthusiasts from the grassroots through the top levels of the sport. Throughout the year, Morven Park’s extensive equestrian facility offers equestrian opportunities across disciplines to include eventing, dressage, show jumping, equitation, and polo.
“We are excited to continue, and expand, our partnership with STRIDER this year as we kick off a very busy 2024 Season. Morven Park is a multidiscipline equestrian center offering events throughout the year, culminating with our Morven Park International & Fall horse Trials, one of six CCI4*-L competitions in the United States. During the season, we open our doors for schooling events to continue to serve the equestrian community. In this area, we rely on STRIDER to facilitate ease of access and provide the smooth rider registration experience that is integral to our continued success,” said Stacey Metcalfe, Executive Director/CEO of Westmoreland Davis Memorial Foundation/Morven Park.
To expand the reach of its offerings in 2024, Morven Park plans to leverage StriderGold, STRIDER’s premier software upgrade that features enhanced visibility for activities and additional organizer tools. For added participant convenience, Morven Park also utilizes StriderPlus, the digital waiver service offered by STRIDER.
STRIDER’s software suite includes the industry’s leading open-access platform to find, book, and pay for equestrian opportunities. Now with enhanced rider checkout and payment by Venmo, Strider is uniquely positioned to support more rider access to Morven Park’s expanded calendar of schooling jumper days, dressage shows, horse trials, and more.
“We’re pleased to once again be partnered with Morven Park International Equestrian Center. Between their fantastic lineup of offerings for horse enthusiasts across disciplines and levels and the convenience factor of our software, this collaboration is a win for all,” said Tara Swersie, STRIDER CEO.
Morven Park’s 2024 calendar includes its popular Schooling Days in the Park: Jumper Rounds and Dressage as well as the internationally recognized Morven Park International Spring & Fall Horse Trials. In addition to the popular Polo in the Park and Open Cross Country Schooling Days, this lineup offers unique experiences for horse enthusiasts of all ages and levels. Explore upcoming options here.
About Morven Park International Equestrian Center:
The Morven Park International Equestrian Center is a premier competition venue located in Loudoun County, Virginia, and attracts some of the world’s top riders. Morven Park hosts events year-round and in nearly all riding disciplines, such as carriage driving, hunter/jumper shows, dressage competitions, and the Spring Horse Trials and the Morven Park International & Fall Horse Trials. In addition to holding competitions and events, Morven Park also welcomes riders and show managers to rent facilities such as the indoor and outdoor arenas, stalls, cafe, and show office space. To learn more, visit MorvenPark.org/Equestrian
About STRIDER:
STRIDER is the leading digital services company in the equestrian space, with a mission to build capacity throughout the equestrian community. STRIDER is proud to operate the equine industry’s leading bookings platform to find, book, and pay for top equestrian opportunities. Please visit www.striderpro.com to learn more about STRIDER’s suite of available software products and services. Connect with STRIDER at ww.striderpro.com or on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn.