Premier Equestrian Introduces SandAid   Salt Lake City, UT (March 6, 2014) - To promote the best possible performance and safety for horses, good equestrians consider all factors that contribute to their rides; starting from the ground up. Premier Equestrian—a Utah-based company that manufactures and distributes dressage arenas, arena footing, and hundreds of other equine-related products—knows that success in the ring depends on everything from the rider on the horse’s back to the grains of sand beneath the horse’s feet. Premier Equestrian’s new product, SandAid, is a horse arena stabilizer meant to make all types of arena sand as effective and safe as possible for horse and rider teams.

SandAid improves the structure and sturdiness of the sand grains in an arena with the a special blend of Nylon and Polyester fibers. What makes SandAid unique is that it will mix with every type of sand.  Many footing additives will only perform with certain types of sand.  SandAid is a great solution for existing arenas that need an upgrade, but don’t possess ideal sand.  SandAid mixes into arena sand and will help prevent the arena from drying out. One of the great components of SandAid is it’s Nylon component.  Nylon will absorb water then release it back into the footing as it dries out.  This will greatly reduce the need to water arenas.  SandAid can stabilize loose and rolling sand particles as well as add cushioning properties to the footing. Premier Equestrian sees this product as an excellent way for people to improve their arena’s footing without having to deal with the cost and hassle of completely replacing it. SandAid is gentle on hooves, so it’s great for barefoot horses. It also helps prevent horses from slipping or from suffering too harsh of an impact when their hooves meet the ground. Using this product helps reduce dust in the ring, and it will work with any type of sand.  Premier Equestrian proudly advertises SandAid as “Made in America”, as is nearly every product they offer. Premier Equestrian recognizes that arena footing is most effectively used when it is tailored to the needs of a particular arena. The traffic that an arena experiences and the main function of an arena are just two of the factors used to determine what type of footing is most suitable. Premier Equestrian offers free sand analyses so riders can become more informed about the properties of their footing and how it can be improved. Since the company’s beginning in early 2000, Premier Equestrian has risen to a leading position in the industry of equine arenas, footing, and related products. The related products include dressage arenas, dressage letters, training obstacles, horse jumps, riding apparel, books, and DVDs. Premier Equestrian products such as footing and dressage arenas have appeared in the 2010 World Equestrian Games, the Del Mar National Horse Show, and the World Dressage Masters. To request a free catalog, free arena footing sample, or free arena sand analysis call (800) 611-6109 or visit www.PremierEquestrian.com. Photo: Premier Equestrian’s new product, SandAid, is a horse arena stabilizer meant to make all types of arena sand as effective and safe as possible for horse and rider teams. (Photo courtesy of Premier Equestrian)

Premier Equestrian Sportsmanship Award Winner for AGDF5 Sahar Daniel Hirosh Delivers a Classy Ride

Premier Equestrian Sportsmanship Award Winner for AGDF5 Sahar Daniel Hirosh Delivers a Classy Ride    Wellington, FL (February 17, 2014) - As one of the leading names in arenas and footing, Premier Equestrian understands that the first step inside the show ring doesn't belong to the rider: It's taken by the horse. So when Sahar Daniel Hirosh praised his partner, Classy Sinclair, before himself, after their Open Fourth Level Test 1 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center during AGDF5, it resonated with Premier Equestrian president, Heidi Zorn.
“The horse was fantastic.  He's a homebred that I've known since he was born.  He was a little hot on the changes but overall, a very good ride.  With hot horse you learn to ride not just the physical body, but also the soul and mind,”  Hirosh said of the bay 16.1 hand Oldenburg stallion by Sandro Hit, and owned by Lisa Grossi. Between Friday and Sunday, the Israeli dressage rider continued to coax that mind/body harmony, bringing the horse along from a 66.714% on Friday to a 68.571% by Sunday. “That's why he's worthy of this Sportsmanship Award,” said Zorn. “He praised his horse first, which is the way it should be.  This Premier Equestrian award is our way of trying to recognize the people who are partners with their horse, because that partnership is what dressage is all about.” In addition to a classy tricolor ribbon for Classy Sinclair, the Premier Equestrian Sportsmanship Award winner received a generous gift certificate from Premier Equestrian, and a hardcover copy of Ask Walter, the latest book on classical dressage training for the horse and rider by German Gold medalist and author, Walter Zettl.         For more than a decade, Premier Equestrian, the Official Dressage Arena of the USEF, North American Young Riders and U.S. Dressage Finals, has offered horsemen and women affordable quality dressage arenas built from PVC and other top materials, including dressage arena packages, as well as footing, horse jumps, barn and stable equipment, and gifts, books and DVDs.  Premier provided the dressage and driving arenas for the 2010 World Equestrian Games and its Arena Footing is installed at The Del Mar National and World Dressage Masters.  Request a free catalog, free arena footing sample or free arena sand analysis by calling (800) 611-6109 or visiting www.PremierEquestrian.com. Photo:  Heidi Zorn of Premier Equestrian presents Sahar Daniel Hirosh with the Premier Equestrian Sportsmanship Award. (Photo courtesy of JRPR—no photo credit necessary)

Premier Equestrian Gives Rider’s Walter Zettl’s Latest Book at Adequan Global Dressage Festival’s Nations Cup

Premier Equestrian Gives Rider’s Walter Zettl’s Latest Book at Adequan Global Dressage Festival’s Nations Cup Wellington, FL (February 13, 2014) - Talk about hospitality with a dash of horse sense: Premier Equestrian is providing a complimentary copy of the book, Ask Walter, by German Federation Gold Riding Medalist and classical dressage author, Walter Zettl, in each and every rider’s goodie bucket distributed during Nations Cup week, February 19-23, at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center.

The man affectionately known in the dressage world as WAZ is a four-time author who has gained a strong legion of Wellington fans, thanks to the enthusiastic support of Zorn and Premier Equestrian, who were also responsible for distributing personalized, advance copies of Zettl's book on classical dressage during last February's USDF-accredited Dressage Summit. “It's our February 'Valentine' to our dressage trainers,” said Heidi Zorn, president of Premier Equestrian. “It's always a privilege to work among the world's best horses and riders, and Ask Walter is an amazing resource for every rider.” Ask Walter offers in-depth definitions for over 300 riding terms plus training tips addressing even the most complicated problems, and specific exercises to 'fill in the holes' in the training process and encourage more correct movement. The German-born Zettl, who now resides and trains in Canada, is an accomplished rider, trainer and author. In 1998, he releasedDressage in Harmony and in 2007, published The Circle of Trust.  Zettl has been honored with the German Federation Gold Riding Medal, was an Olympic Three-Day coach, and is a Toronto CADORA Hall of Famer. The AGDF is the world's largest international and national dressage circuit featuring 8 CDIs, five CDI-Ws, a 4* and 5*, the only non-championship CDIO Nations' Cup in the Western Hemisphere, and weekly U.S. National events. Considered America’s leading manufacturer and distributor of equestrian arenas and footing surfaces, Premier Equestrian also offers a complete range of high quality equine products such as barn accessories, books, DVD’s, and more. Ask Walter is also available for purchase through PremierEquestrian.com. For more information visit www.PremierEquestrian.com or call (800) 611-6109.  Photo: Premier Equestrian is providing a complimentary copy of the book, Ask Walter, by German Federation Gold Riding Medalist and classical dressage author, Walter Zettl, in each and every rider’s goodie bucket distributed during Nations Cup week, February 19-23, at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center.  (Photo courtesy of Premier Equestrian)