Sponsors

Platinum Sponsor:

Adequan is the leading intramuscular joint treatment/supplement for horses and is widely used by veterinarians and in the equine sports industry.

Silver Sponsors:

Southeast Endurance Riders Association (SERA) -- supports and sanctions endurance rides throughout the southeastern AERC region and beyond (including Virginia).  Support includes 'newbie' rider briefing, superb timing, horse scales, blood gas analyzer, and more.  In addition, at this ride, SERA is the source of most of the volunteers, and provides the volunteer T-shirts.

Southern States -- suppliers of their own label and Triple Crown feeds for horses, dogs, cats, wild birds and more.  They also have field-maintenance items such as lime, fertilizer, weed killer.  And, the day-to-day maintenance items such as wormers, topical ointments, and the like.  They can be reached through their web site.

Bronze Sponsors:

Biltmore Winery-- creates the Biltmore wines that have evolved into an award-winning collection, with conventional selections such as Chardonnay and Merlot, to specialty wines, such as the Biltmore Century and Christmas at Biltmore (trade marked) wines.  For more information, please contact them through their web site, or through the main Biltmore number (877-BILTMORE -- that is, 877-2458-667).

VetTec  -- Sore feet, low heels, broken walls, laminitis, navicular, founder, thrush, barefoot?  No problem, Vettec has you covered!   Find out more at our web site, or contact us at 800-483-8832 / info@vettec.com

Copper Sponsors:

Advanced Biological Concepts -- The Helfters at ABC have equine nutritional supplements that provide your horse with the best nutrition through the latest technologies. All satisfied users report reduced food bills, better attitude, increased resistance to harmful bacteria outbreaks, sound hoof development, unbelievable hair shine, with general overall improved health. Call them at 800-373-5971 or visit their web site.

Distance Depot and Horse Lovers Outlet -- Kristen Lacy has two options for you to explore.   Distance Depot is focused primarily on the endurance community and Horse Lovers Outlet at the more general equine owning and loving population. Her products range from what you want for your horse, for you as a rider, for your crew, and for your campsite. She can be reached at 866-863-2349, or via email at info@thedistancedepot.com or info@horseloversoutlet.com.

EasyCare -- has a full line of hoof boots and natural hoof care products that protect the hoof, allow horses to cover rough terrain, act as a spare tire in case of a lost shoe, and aid in the treatment of laminitis and other hoof problems. EasyCare's hoof boot brands include the Easyboot, Boa Horse Boot, Old Mac's and EasySoaker. While our main focus at EasyCare is horse boot design, we proudly make other top quality products for trail riders and recreational horse owners such as Stowaway Saddle Packs, EZ Ride Stirrups, Comfort Pads, hoof boot accessories and natural hoof care products.  Their products are carried by Running Bear, and other quality suppliers.

Genie Stewart-Spears-- provides great portraits and on-trail photographs, and is the official ride photographer.   She can be reached at geniess@accessus.net.

Running Bear -- owned by Teddy Lancaster, manufacturer of quality BioThane endurance tack and supplier of a great many necessities for the long distance rider and horse since 1980, is a long-time supporter of the Biltmore Challenge.   For information call 1-800-533-BEAR or see the ride schedule and order from Running Bear web site with secure on-line ordering.  Contact: Teddy@runningbear.com.

Taylored Tack -- Amanda Taylor makes custom bridles and breastplates including those with various themes such as beaded brow bands, Indian-patterned overlays, and hand-made horsehair tassels.  She carries a complete line of quality, hand-crafted products for the endurance horse and rider.  For more information, check out her web site, or call her at 610-469-0368 or send email to her at bubbabuckeroo@comcast.net.

Contributors

Mary Coleman  -- has contributed the blanket for Best Conditioned in the 100 mile ride.

Crazy4PonyTails -- has donated bracelets from the horse's mane / tail hair for the oldest horses in each distance.  Check out their web site, or email them for more information at crazy4ponytails@yahoo.com, or call 804 307 7635.

Marbie Kollath -- is donating a portrait of the first-to-finish horse in the 100-mile ride.

Emily Shields -- is donating a portrait of the first-to-finish horse in the 50-mile ride.

How to Become a Sponsor or Contributor

A la Carte Support, Particularly Advertising