WASHINGTON, July 9, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- STRIDER, the leader of digital entries and payment
processing for the equestrian industry, recently announced a
collaboration with Hitching Post Farm, a top North American show
venue, to streamline revenue collection and boost the competitor
experience through the venue's integration of the Strider entry
platform. This collaboration underscores the expanding market
adoption of STRIDER's innovative digital services across all levels
of the US $177B horse
market.[1]
"This highlights the growing market capture
of our StriderPay payment processing service," Tara Swersie, STRIDER CEO.
"We are pleased to join forces with Hitching Post Farm to
support their diverse activities in show jumping, dressage,
and eventing, along with entries and payments to their
prestigious competitions recognized by the United States Equestrian
Federation. This collaboration highlights the growing market
capture of our Strider platform, fueled by our cutting-edge
StriderPay payment processing service," said Tara Swersie, STRIDER CEO.
Developed in collaboration with a leading global payments
provider, PayPal, StriderPay is specifically tailored to streamline
high-volume consumer-to-business payments through popular methods
such as Venmo, credit/debit cards, and PayPal, with minimal out-of
pocket cost to the business. Since its integration into the Strider
platform last fall, StriderPay has been successfully implemented by
equestrian businesses of all sizes, from backyard show venues to
internationally renowned training facilities popular with Olympic
athletes.
Brittanie Webster, Director of
Customer Success Management at PayPal, stated, "At PayPal, we're
excited to collaborate with Strider to introduce innovative payment
solutions to the equestrian community. Our integration aims to
simplify the entry process for riders and enhance revenue
collection for venues, ultimately improving the overall experience
for all involved."
As the equestrian community gears up for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games, the
increasing popularity of equestrian sports highlights STRIDER's
pivotal role in the industry. Hitching Post Farm adds to STRIDER's
noteworthy user base of over 1.2 million enthusiasts and industry
professionals across both English and Western disciplines within
the vast US horse market. With its expanding reach across
North America and its innovative
technology powered by global payments provider PayPal, STRIDER
continues to solidify its position as a leading force driving
growth in the equestrian market.
About STRIDER
STRIDER is the leading market provider in equestrian sport for
digital entries and payments, supporting over 1.2M equestrians annually with its suite of
innovative software solutions. For information about
STRIDER's products and seamless revenue collection in collaboration
with PayPal, please visit www.striderpro.com.
[1] https://horsecouncil.org/press-releases/results-from-the-2023-national-equine-economic-impact-study-released/
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