Tuesday, January 17, 2006

Ellie Rawle and Waldaire Debut New Footing at Ocala Dressage - Page 2

It was Ellie Rawle and Waldaire who made history at The Florida Horse Park, being the first horse and rider to enter the arena and ride on the CushionTrack® supplied by Equestrian Surfaces USA LLC, installed as promised the day before the show. “This is the best footing I have ridden on anywhere.” exclaimed Rawle who has a long history of competing throughout her life. The footing is a patented combination of synthetic fibers comprising elastic, polyester and polypropylene carefully graded and mixed with a high performance multi washed silica sand, all blended with a special wax coating.

David Frye of Field Specialties, who was in part responsible for getting the job done, stepped into the ring to get Ellie’s comments, and the synergy of the moment was not lost on anyone. “I used to ride and compete with Ellie’s Dad, Bill Rawle many years ago.” said Frye a former event rider. “So this is really a special moment for me to watch his daughter be the first rider in this ring.”