STRIDER to Offer Professional Development at Annual Convention Hosted by the United States Pony Clubs, Inc.

JANUARY 11, 2022– WASHINGTON, DC

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

STRIDER, the leading equestrian bookings platform and software services provider for the horse industry, is pleased to announce that its leadership team will be featured speakers at the annual convention hosted by The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC). CEO Tara Swersie and COO Natasha Sprengers-Levine will present an educational session at the 2022 USPC Convention held Jan 26-30, 2022 in Norfolk, Virginia. This session is one of many in-person, live-streamed, and on-demand educational opportunities available for attendees.

STRIDER’s session will cover how Pony Club leaders can leverage simple, digital tools for streamlined equine event management. The focus will be on ways to save time and maximize club revenue.

“We’re excited to be able to contribute to this year’s programming. Having grown up in Pony Club, it was not lost on me how much time our leaders and volunteers spent facilitating activities so everyone in Pony Club could have the best possible experience. We’re excited to support the growth of this amazing organization and positively impact so many young horse enthusiasts,” said STRIDER COO Natasha Sprengers-Levine.

This informational session aimed at Pony Club’s leadership and volunteers is an extension of STRIDER’s popular Professional Development Webinar Series, which is held monthly nationwide. Launched in 2020, this free series hosts leading experts from across the industry to speak with attendees on a variety of professional topics.

“We’re delighted to have STRIDER present at this year’s conference. Access to digital tools is vital for the continued growth of our local Pony Clubs and regions,” said USPC Executive Director Teresa Woods. “We want to make sure that these volunteer-run organizations can benefit from all of the resources available to them.

About The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. — The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization that builds the foundation of teamwork and sportsmanship through riding, mounted sports, care of horses and ponies, while developing and enhancing leadership, confidence, responsibility, and a sense of community in its youth and adult members. USPC is proud to offer instruction and competitive opportunities in more than 10 different disciplines through hundreds of clubs and centers across the United States. USPC’s educational standards continue to be instrumental in curriculum development for schools, universities, equestrian professionals, and organizations across the United States. Many of the nation’s top equestrians, including Olympic team members, as well as successful business professionals and leaders in a variety of fields, have roots in Pony Club.

About STRIDER:

Strider operates the leading bookings platform in the $122B horse industry.  From enabling riders to discover and book the perfect opportunity, to helping equestrians across the industry grow and run their businesses, STRIDER fosters connection to top tier experiences. Please visit www.striderpro.com to explore the Strider Platform for equestrians and learn more about STRIDER’s suite of software products. Connect with STRIDER at www.striderpro.com or on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn.