March 1, 2023
Washington, DC — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
STRIDER Partners with Startbox Online Scoring for Eventing & Dressage
STRIDER, the leading bookings platform for the equestrian industry, today announces an integration with Startbox Online Scoring, the premier system for horse show management and online scoring, to provide expanded functionality to over 200,000 Strider users.
Strider is a unique provider in the industry as its innovative entry platform is both mobile- friendly and accessible to guest users. As a certified United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) entry provider, Strider enables venues to collect digital entries for competitions and educational events across all 29 USEF breeds and disciplines.Â
The partnership will initially support venues that host recognized and schooling competitions in eventing & dressage. In addition, the partnership will enable direct entry-scoring integration for United States Pony Club rallies.
“We recognize that competition scoring can be an incredibly complicated process for horse show organizers, especially for events that want real time results posted,” said Tara Swersie, CEO at STRIDER.Â
“When we evaluated potential scoring integration partners to streamline this process, we found that StartBox’s ease of use, proven functionality, and user-friendly design aligned perfectly with our vision of creating a seamless show management experience for our customers.”
StartBox is the industry leader in online scoring across recognized eventing, dressage, and Pony Club competitions. In addition, StartBox’s software is routinely favored by venues that host schooling events that need scoring. Launched in 2008, StartBox supports hundreds of competitions from the grassroots to FEI level across North America.
“In support of our mission to support the wider equestrian community, we’re proud to offer this integration with Strider.  Venues that use Strider are increasingly broadening the disciplines they work with and those venues are looking for an integrated solution….this partnership is a natural decision.” said Scott Weber, partner in StartBox Online Scoring.
With the Strider + Startbox integration, event organizers using Strider can:
Collect digital entries from riders with SafeSport and membership data includedView uploaded Coggins and signature pages in real timeOffer digital release signing to riders, trainers, and coachesSend entries + rider membership information to Startbox for schedulingBrand show entry with their logo, company name and more
The added features will be part of Strider new Gold member level, a subscription based service launching Spring 2023. This integration enables organizers of all disciplines to directly sync with Startbox — all from their Strider organizer dashboard. This complements STRIDER’s integration of the USEF Membership API and compatibility with Event Entries in an effort to expand access to equestrian sport across disciplines, from the grass roots through FEI-sanctioned competitions.
About StartBox Online Scoring:
Startbox Online Scoring, the leading provider of cloud based horse show scoring solutions, makes it simple for equestrian venues to offer fast, accurate, and visible show results to their riders through a user-friendly web application. StartBox offers horse show management and scoring solutions in eventing, dressage, jumpers, and pony club. Trusted by venues across North America, StartBox is dedicated to making show results accessible from anywhere. For more information see https://startboxscoring.com.
About STRIDER:Â
STRIDER operates the Strider Platform, the leading entry platform for equestrians, supporting over 200,000 users worldwide.  As the only digital provider certified by the United States Equestrian Federation to support entries across all disciplines and breeds, STRIDER’s suite of software products enables riders to achieve convenient entry and payment for any horse show, competition, schooling, or industry event.Â
Strider Platform Members receive full access to all Strider Platform services, as well as benefits from the popular StriderRewards Program which offers exclusive connection to top equestrian services, brands, and products. Horse & Country joins an esteemed list of StriderRewards Partners including ProElite Feed, MARS Great Meadow International, United States Equestrian Federation, Morven Park International Equestrian Center, AHT Insurance, Horse & Rider Books, Dressage Today, United States Eventing Association, and Eventing Nation, committed to connecting motivated equestrians and equine enthusiasts to the best in opportunities, products, and services. Visit www.striderpro.com to explore the Strider Platform and learn more.Â
Strider Media and Partnership Contact: Natasha Sprengers-Levine, natasha@striderpro.com