Source:  News Release/Sue Weakley for PMG Inc.

Back On Track Donates
Therapeutic Saddle Pads to
The Challenge of The Americas

Wellington, FL- - Bo Lofvander, the owner of Back On Track products, has generously donated 120 therapeutic saddle pads as gifts for the first lucky purchasers of VIP tickets for The Challenge of The Americas (COTA). This exciting event will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2013, at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center in West Palm Beach, FL. COTA features the "Who's Who" of top equestrian competitors in the United States, Canada, Latin America and Europe, all helping to raise money for Play for P.I.N.K. and the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Lofvander said it is important to support COTA, and believes in its cause to raise money for Breast Cancer research. "We all know someone who has been affected by this," he said. "I have a very close friend who passed from breast cancer." He is adamant about giving back to the community and donates a variety of products to deserving charities, including the therapeutic saddle pads.

These pads, used by top riders all over the world, help keep a horse's muscles loose and supple and can accelerate muscle recovery rate from strenuous exercise. The pads retail for $83 and are one of Back on Track's best-selling products.

Lofvander added he is happy to donate the saddle pads to The Challenge of The Americas. "I hope a lot of people come," he said. "It's always fun there."

The Challenge of The Americas, known throughout the equestrian world for its spectacular performances on horseback, returns to its 11th anniversary to continue its fight against breast cancer. A one-of-a-kind event, The Challenge of the Americas highlights the equestrian sport of dressage. Competing riders include the "Who's who" of the top equestrians in the Unites States, Canada, Latin America and Europe.

Play for P.I.N.K.® (Prevention, Immediate diagnosis, New technology, Knowledge) is a grassroots organization dedicated to raising funds to fight breast cancer, by creating and promoting awareness of breast cancer through sporting and lifestyle events including men's and women's golf tournaments, tennis, swimming, card games, equestrian events and shopping benefits.  Our commitment is to contribute 100% of all funds raised to our beneficiary, The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®. In 2012, PFP donated $4 million to BCRF for a cumulative total of $29.75 million. For more information about PFP, visit  www.playforpink.org

Fast Facts

What: 

The Challenge of The Americas (COTA), known throughout the equestrian world for its spectacular performances on horseback, returns for its 11th anniversary to continue its fight against breast cancer. This annual fundraiser is a one-of-a-kind affair that highlights the equestrian sport of dressage. Competing riders include the "Who's Who" of top equestrian competitors in the United States, Canada, Latin America and Europe.

There are few, if any, places throughout the world where an audience can delight in the performances of such a large and distinguished group of riders and their magnificent equine partners. The Challenge of The Americas' teams of international riders compete in quadrilles to world-class music and choreography in an effort to raise money to help find a cure for breast cancer. Proceeds benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation through Play For P.I.N.K. After the competition, riders and spectators alike will celebrate at the Challenge Gala.

When:

Saturday, March 9, 2013

5:30 p.m.        Cocktails and hors d'Oeuvres

6:15 p.m.        Opening Ceremonies

6:25 p.m.        Reining Freestyles and Pas de Deux

6:45 p.m.        Quadrille Team Challenge

7:30 p.m.        Award Presentation

7:45 p.m.        The Challenge Gala: Dinner and Dancing

General Admission seating $20 per person at the gate

Children 12 and under admitted free (General Admission)

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