Wellington, FL (March 3, 2014)– For World Equestrian Brands Tack Matters Award winner Chris Von Martels, the importance of well-fitting tack is threefold: safety, comfort and looking good.
“We use E.A. Mattes pads every day,” said the Wellington, Florida-based Ontario native, who rode Zilverstar on Team Canada 1 for the Stillpoint Farms CDIO Nations Cup. The popular saddlepads are considered unsurpassed in quality, design, function, durability and appreciated among dressage riders for their equally great style (think velvet and sheepskin, among others).
“Comfort and safety are extremely important. The best way to assure both is through properly fitting tack and equipment,” said the professional horseman, whose travels to Holland buying horses have familiarized him with the European tradition of keeping horses and custom-fitted tack together.
Feeling good leads to looking good, an added benefit in any competitive discipline. It certainly showed as he and his 16.3-hand, Rosseau-bred bay Dutch gelding, Zilverstar, just got better with each day and each trip together down the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center's center line.
“I'm happy. He was totally working together with me and feeling fresh, and for the most part we had a very clean test,” Von Martels said of Friday's FEI Freestyle.
“People try to copy the pads for a reason, but there is only one Mattes,” said Robin Moore, of World Equestrian Brands, which carries E.A. Mattes Couture Collection of Saddle Pads. “Mattes has deservedly earned a reputation as an industry leader with the technical capabilities offered by its pads — Spine FreeTM design, anatomically correct topline, dense, resilient sheepskin, and durability that only comes with quality materials. The Correction Pads are also one of a kind — great for incremental improvements.”
The Tack Matters Awards at Wellington have been recognizing riders whose well fitting, beautiful and functional tack serves to inspire others to be their best and includes prizes from the WEB tack and equestrian supplies lines.
World Equestrian Brands is committed to providing world class, high performance equestrian products with hassle-free, personalized service backed by an experienced team of riders.
Photo: World Equestrian Brands Tack Matters winner Chris von Martels (second from right) and Zilverstar with their groom (left) and Lisa von Martels.
