FORT WORTH, Texas—For the second year in a row, the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) welcomes Pro Orthopedic Devices Inc. as a sponsor of its World Championship Paint Horse Show, set for June 25–July 8 in Fort Worth, Texas.

During the company’s first year of involvement with the World Show, Pro Orthopedic President Gerry Detty said he was pleased with the exposure.
“We were absolutely overwhelmed with the response we received from the exhibitors,” Detty said. “The reaction to our awards products would have made an excellent product commercial. The level of questions, knowledge and general understanding of the membership speaks highly for the APHA.”

Pro is most noted for their human orthopedic sports medicine braces and supports. The company is a pioneer in the use of neoprene rubber for sports medicine products. Pro products can be found in every athletic training room in the NFL, NBA, NHL and Major League Baseball. In addition, Pro does significant business with colleges, universities, physical therapists and orthopedic surgeons.

“The stress placed on products in the highly competitive sports arena is such that quality is of the utmost importance,” Detty said. “Pro has a reputation for, and is generally acknowledged as building the best products in the marketplace.”

Pro manufactures all of their products, both human and equine in their Tucson, Arizona, headquarters. An extensive research, design and development program is also conducted at the same facility. Pro is proud to say their products are still made with pride in the United States.

“While most of our competitors are sourcing their products offshore, that scenario will not work for us,” Detty said. “Our primary concern is not price, but quality. Importing simply does not allow us to maintain the standards our customers have come to expect from Pro.”

Pro will be supplying splint boots to the world champions in all classes, as well as saddle pads for all-around and high-point award winners and champions of the challenge an sweepstakes classes.

For more information about Pro and its products, visit proorthopedic.com.

More about the largest Paint Horse show on earth
An annual non-qualifying event for registered American Paint Horses, the APHA World Championship Show will include 179 classes, including five Challenge Series classes and three sweepstakes events. A select sale, a trade show and many other special activities will also be offered.

All World Show activities take place at the Will Rogers Memorial Center, an 85-acre equine complex with three major air-conditioned arenas, located in the heart of Fort Worth’s cultural district.

The World Show has experienced steady and sustained growth throughout the years. The record 4,848 entries last year represented a 78 percent increase over the 2,727 entries made just 10 years ago.

Approximately 2,000 horses are expected to compete at the 2006 World Show.
For more information about the World Show, including a complete schedule, list of accommodations, entry details and visitor information, visit aphaworldshow.com. Be sure to check the site regularly for updates. You may also call APHA at (817) 834-2742 for additional information.