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Leading international saddle and accessory brand Amerigo celebrates its 20th Anniversary this year.
Founded in 1998 by saddle designer Peter Menet the brand quickly became a landmark for riders in search of excellence in the equestrian world.
Combining precise and detailed Italian manufacture with the understanding of horse and rider biomechanics, and of course premium materials, has ensured that Amerigo is renowned for its product quality and technical values. Each saddle is made to provide the perfect fit to ensure the best athletic performance from horse and rider.

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Baby Zebra joins the herd

There has been cause to celebrate in the Zebra Products office recently with the arrival of baby Eva Grace, daughter of Sales Executive, Caroline Douglas.

She was welcomed into the world on Sunday 22 April 2018 weighing 7lb 3oz, and is the first of four Zebra babies due this year.

“It seems like we are creating our very own extended Zebra family,” said Simon Middleton, Managing Director at Zebra Products. ‘We were all delighted to hear the news of Eva Grace’s arrival and are very much looking forward to meeting her.”

Armour your horse with Veredus

Leading horse boot manufacturer Veredus has extended its product portfolio to include a Kevlar line – offering the ultimate protection for your horse.

The limited-edition Kevlar collection is available on both the Gel Vento and Save the Sheep ranges, with boots boasting this special protective layer which is five times stronger than steel yet is still lightweight and flexible.

Horse’s limbs are also protected by a special shock absorbing material – Nitrexgel – on the back of the boots.

The boots are available in black and brown, and in small, medium and large with prices starting from RRP £176 for front boots and £148 for rear boots.

Holland hosts Amerigo masterclass

Holland played host to a saddle masterclass from leading Italian saddle brand, Amerigo, on Wednesday 28 March.
Some 150 retailers from the Netherlands, Belgium and the UK, visited Van Olst Horses in Den Hant, Holland for the event which included practical demonstrations from dressage riders Charlotte Fry and Anne Van Olst, and jumping displays from Nina Fagerstrom, Marcelle de Kam, Renske Kroeze and Ilonka Kluijtmans.
Peter Menet, Amerigo saddle designer, talked the audience through horse biomechanics and the importance of correctly fitting saddles to ensure that horse and rider can work in balance and harmony with one another. He also showcased Amerigo’s USPs – with its different saddle tree options and panel concepts.

Retailers to reap the benefits of double discount offer

Throughout April and May, Zebra Products is offering retailers the chance to get 10% off every pair of Veredus E-Vento cross country boots. The ideal purchase as the season gets underway and as used by cross country king Andrew Nicholson.
In a second opportunity, during April a 15% discount is also being offered on purchases of Cavalor Take It Easy which come in boxes of five syringes. This hugely popular calmer includes a high dosage of both tryptophane and magnesium to give a calming effect before stressful situations.
To place an order, please call Zebra Products on 01352 763350

Amerigo supports the Saddle Research Trust

 

Leading saddle designer Amerigo will be supporting the Saddle Research Trust for the second year.

The brand will be Gold Sponsors of the Gala Dinner, which takes place on the evening of the Trust’s International Conference to be held on 8 December 2018 in Nottingham.

“We’re delighted to be involved with the Saddle Research Trust again this year and are very much looking forward to the Conference, and the Gala Dinner,” said Simon Middleton, Managing Director of Zebra Products, the exclusive distributor of Amerigo in the UK. “We will be hosting our own stand at the Conference, and will be joined by Peter Menet, Amerigo’s own saddle designer.

“As a brand, Amerigo is continually researching and developing its designs to ensure that they offer the best possible performance, fully aligned to the horses’ natural biomechanics while providing comfort to riders. Therefore, it seemed the perfect fit to support the Saddle Research Trust.”

The Saddle Research Trust, a charitable organisation, has been established to promote the welfare of the ridden horse and to scientifically and objectively lead and support research into the influence of saddles on the performance of horses and riders.

To find out more about the Conference visit: www.saddleresearchtrust.com/conference2018.html

Equipe launches Olympia II and adds a touch of colour

 

Leading saddle maker Equipe has launched the Olympia II, on the back of the hugely successful original Olympia model, while also adding coloured edging options across most of its range too.

The first Olympia was launched three years ago and is one of the saddles Charlotte Dujardin uses. This new model is designed with a shorter front panel arm to give even more freedom for the horse’s shoulder.

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Cavalor takes the reins on sponsorship deal

Premium care and supplements brand, Cavalor, has kicked off 2018 by unveiling a new three-year sponsorship of the British Dressage Intermediate II Championships.

Taking place at the National Dressage Championships at Stoneleigh Park in September, the class will be known as the Cavalor Intermediate II Championships until 2020.

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