October 25, 2023 | WASHINGTON DC.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE–  

Strider, the leading provider of equestrian event bookings, is pleased to announce the expansion of its platform to support entries for recognized horse shows, with a focus on USEF, USDF, and USEA recognized competitions in 2024.

This strategic development comes in response to venues across North America seeking to increase visibility and entries for their recognized horse shows. 

By utilizing Strider’s USEF certified entry platform and proven reach to over 1.2 million equestrian enthusiasts, venues that host recognized shows can quickly expand their rider entries and spectator numbers.  Strider also provides organic cross-promotion on Google to maximize exposure further for venues. 

Earlier this year, Strider launched their highly accoladed StriderPay system, enabling riders to conveniently pay entry fees with a couple taps on their phone via Venmo, credit/debit cards, or PayPal, directly to venues.   

 “Enabling StriderPay to help venues boost entries for recognized shows is a no-brainer.  After the system went live we saw entries just surge across every open activity on the platform.” explained Tara Swersie, CEO of STRIDER.

One of StriderPay’s unique features is the real time funds transfer and minimal transaction fees incurred by the venue. This design will enable recognized show organizers to save on entry processing costs and potentially enable riders to enjoy more affordable show fees.

“Venues that make shows easier to find, more convenient to pay for, and simpler to enter are going to see more entries. It makes sense that convenience will help to make horse shows more accessible regardless of discipline,” noted Natasha Sprengers-Levine, COO of Strider and USDF Bronze & Silver Medalist. 

Scoring support for recognized USEF, USDF, and USEA shows is available on STRIDER in one easy click via StartBox Online Scoring, a top tier provider of scoring for Eventing, Dressage and Pony Club competitions, or organizers can send entries to EventEntries via manual file import. 

Strider is continuously innovating to meet the evolving needs of riders and venues. Visit https://info.striderpro.com/platform-gold to learn more about how your venue can benefit from offering entries on Strider.

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