STRIDER Celebrates Ground-Breaking Growth in 2024 with Major Milestones and Expanded Reach; Looks Ahead to 2025 

Leading Equestrian Platform Continues to Revolutionize Horse Show Entries for Riders and Organizers Nationwide

PRESS RELEASE- January 2, 2024 -Washington DC

As 2024 draws to a close, STRIDER, the equestrian industry’s leader in digital bookings, is celebrating an exceptional year of growth and success. From breaking records in platform adoption to expanding its reach across a diverse array of equestrian disciplines, STRIDER has made major strides in shaping the future of competition management.

Key Milestones from STRIDER’s 2024 Growth Include:

  • 800+ Activities Supported: STRIDER played a pivotal role in supporting over 800 equestrian events throughout the year. These included a wide range of events such as USEF-licensed competitions, recognized horse shows, pony club rallies, derbies, hunter paces, schooling events, arena rentals, masterclasses, symposiums, and clinics, solidifying its position as a comprehensive platform for all aspects of equestrian competition.

  • 230+ Venues Nationwide Integrated StriderPay:  STRIDER’s secure & innovative StriderPay payment service, launched in late 2023 in collaboration with leading payments provider PayPal,  successfully expanded in 2024 to over 230 venues across all 50 states in North America, furthering STRIDER’s mission to serve the entire equestrian community with streamlined acceptance of entry fees across Venmo, credit/debit cards & PayPal.  As a Global Partner of PayPal, STRIDER has solidified its role as the go-to payments processor for show management and riders alike, regardless of their sport or location.

  • Expanded Support for Equestrian Disciplines: Throughout 2024, STRIDER processed entries for more than 20 USEF-licensed competitions, supporting a diverse range of disciplines including Hunter Jumper, Eventing, Dressage, and Western Dressage. The company’s popular StriderPlus waiver software actively supported compliance with over 40 associations & key governing bodies to include USEF, USHJA, USDF, USEA, & WDAA. 

  • 50% Growth in Hunter/Jumper Entries: STRIDER experienced a significant 50% increase in entries for Hunter/Jumper competitions compared to 2023. This surge demonstrates STRIDER’s expanding influence and the growing adoption of its platform by the Hunter/Jumper community, driven by its user-friendly interface, secure data storage, and innovative features.

  • 315% Growth in Software Adoption: STRIDER saw a remarkable 315% increase in users for its StriderGold organizer software, thanks in part to the success of the STRIDER 2024 GiveBack Campaign and the support of leading payments provider PayPal as a Global Partner. This impressive annual growth reflects STRIDER’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge digital solutions and seamless integration for both event organizers and competitors.

“2024 has been a truly remarkable year for STRIDER, and we’re incredibly grateful for the continued trust and support from our community,” said Tara Swersie, CEO of STRIDER. “These milestones reflect the hard work and dedication of our team, as well as the incredible partnerships we’ve built across the equestrian industry. We’re excited to continue supporting our users with innovative solutions, helping them achieve real growth and maximize their time.”

As STRIDER looks ahead to 2025, the company remains focused on enhancing its offerings for all equestrian disciplines and continuing to build on its strong relationships with event organizers, venues, and competitors nationwide.

About STRIDER

As a Global Partner for PayPal and an approved software provider for the United States Equestrian Federation, STRIDER is North America’s leading provider of digital solutions for equestrian sports, offering services in entries, bookings, payments, and compliance.  Serving over 1.2 million equestrians annually, STRIDER helps competition venues, event organizers, equestrian associations and governing bodies enhance safety, ensure data privacy, and streamline operations.

To learn more about STRIDER and its suite of innovative solutions, visit www.striderpro.com.

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