April 13, 2007 - Equine Canada and the Canadian Equestrian Team are pleased to announce a new sponsorship with the Canadian-owned company, SSG Riding Gloves.

"Equine Canada is thrilled to enter this relationship with SSG Riding Gloves, and is proud to promote such high quality products," stated Equine Canada President Al Patterson.

Founded to fill an apparent need for equestrian specific applications, SSG Riding Gloves is a market driven company which has over 50 different styles of gloves available, including their popular and beneficial ‘Riding Gloves for Hope’, which feature the Breast Cancer ribbon logo. For each pair sold, SSG Riding Gloves donates two dollars to Breast Cancer Research in the country of purchase.

"SSG Riding Gloves is proud to be the official glove of Equine Canada," stated Ed James SSG Riding Gloves President. "As a Canadian company, SSG feels that this partnership will help promote Equine Canada."

SSG Riding Gloves is also pleased to be outfitting the Canadian Equestrian Team heading to the 2007 Pan Am Games with their outstanding products.

With gloves available for all styles of riding and driving, as well as waterproof and cold weather styles, SSG Riding Gloves’ complete line can meet the needs of all types of equestrians.

For more information regarding SSG Riding Gloves, including where you can purchase products, please visit www.ssgridinggloves.com.

About Equine Canada
Equine Canada is a member-based association that represents, promotes and services Canada's equine community and industry. Its core areas of activity involve sport, equine health and welfare, education and safety, governance and marketing, representation and communication. Equine Canada is recognized by Sport Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), the Canadian Olympic Committee and Canadian Coaching Association of Canada as the national organization representing equestrian sport and equine interests in Canada. For more information about Equine Canada, please visit www.equinecanada.ca.

About SSG Riding Gloves
With over 50 styles to choose from SSG gloves can offer a quality solution to just about every type of equestrian need - from hunter/jumper and dressage to eventing and polo... from carriage driving and show, to racing, roping and pleasure riding. With both warm and cold weather styles and sizing from child's to adult, it is the most complete line on the market today. Visit www.ssgridinggloves.com for more information.

Source: Equine Canada / Canada Hippique
Location Ottawa, Ontario
Release Date: Friday, April 13, 2007
Contact Name: Jessie Christie, Media Relations,Equine Canada
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