New Roping.com Series Features 3 Generations of Yates NFR Ropers

Albuquerque, NM — June 7, 2023 – The Yates family has built a lasting legacy in the sport of team roping, and they’re giving Roping.com a look into the program that has produced three generations of Wrangler National Finals Rodeos ropers. Dick Yates qualified for 13 NFRs with his son J.D. in the 1970s and 1980s and, since then, he’s won hundreds of thousands of dollars competing at every level of team roping competition. Alongside J.D. and grandson Trey, the Yates family patriarch has helped make some of the best rope horses in the industry. J.D. Yates made his first NFR in 1975 when he 15 years old, making him the youngest to ever compete at the NFR. He has since competed at 21 NFRs, won nearly 50 AQHA World Championships, as well as numerous American Rope Horse Futurity Association world titles and a Royal Crown championship. Trey Yates, J.D.’s son, won his first AQHA world title in 2021 and is a three-time NFR heeler. In 2018, he finished third in the PRCA world standings after winning the average title with fellow three-time qualifier Aaron Tsinigine. In the new, exclusive series, Roping.com members can watch Grandpa Dick, J.D. and Trey work through horses young and old, as well as preparing up-and-coming futurity mounts. They also give tips for creating the correct swing, scoring and facing. Every roper at every level can benefit from this inside look at the Yates’ program. About Roping.com Roping.com is the online training resource for team ropers who want to learn from the best. In addition to thousands of videos, exclusive roping films and livestream footage in your back pocket, members get private access to World Champion coaches like Jake Barnes, Matt Sherwood, 2022 Hall of Fame Inductee Trevor Brazile and more, every day. Join now for only $29.95/month and take advantage of step-by-step tutorials, run critiques, private members-only Facebook group, live video demos and other benefits available exclusively to Roping.com members.    

Equine Network Announces New Partnership with Pink Buckle and Ruby Buckle

Equine Network continues to grow their Western Sports Group with the recent partnership with the Pink Buckle and Ruby Buckle barrel racing futurities.  Albuquerque, NM—May 22, 2023 – Equine Network, LLC, a leading provider of best-in-class competitions, content, products and services to the equine community, is excited to announce the recent partnership with Pink Buckle and Ruby Buckle, a series of prestigious barrel racing competitions for horses sired by one of the Pink or Ruby Buckle Stallions.   The Pink Buckle and Ruby Buckle barrel racing futurities are designed to dramatically increase the number and quality of barrel racing performance horses by promoting the Pink and Ruby Buckle stallions and their offspring. Consisting of four events, the Pink and Ruby Buckle events promise a combined total guaranteed payout of over $7 million dollars in 2023.   “We’re excited to partner with the crown jewel of the barrel racing industry,” said Tom Winsor, CEO of Equine Network, LLC. “This new partnership deepens our relationship within the equine community while adding to our fast-growing Western Sports Group.”  Equine Network’s partnership with the Pink Buckle and Ruby Buckle fits naturally with the company’s expansive growth plans, adding a new dimension to their robust Sports Group offerings.  “We’ve been so thrilled with the success of the Pink and Ruby Buckle programs so far, said Chad Beus, this new partnership with Equine Network allows us to continue to grow and improve.  We are always searching for ways to innovate and expand and working together with Tom and his team will accelerate our vision for the future.”  With its strategic acquisitions within the equine industry, Equine Network has positioned itself as the world’s most valuable equine resource for riders and their horses. With offerings including member-only competitions, roadside assistance, subscription based products and online learning channels and other proprietary content, Equine Network will continue to build and acquire additional services and solutions to enable its current and future members to more easily enjoy and participate in the equine industry.  About Equine Network LLC   Equine Network serves over 300,000 members through its data-driven recurring membership business delivering content, competition, commerce and community to the equine world, and those that do business in it. Visit www.equinenetwork.com. About Growth Catalyst Partners   Growth Catalyst Partners (GCP) is a middle market private equity firm focused on investing in information, marketing and tech-enabled services businesses. With combined experience of more than 40 years investing in and managing over 250 former and current mergers and acquisitions in its target sectors, GCP’s team offers strategic expertise to help their portfolio companies and limited partners create value. By partnering with existing management teams, GCP primarily targets investments in companies and sectors with strong growth potential through both organic initiatives as well as strategic acquisitions. For more information on Growth Catalyst Partners, visit www.growthcatalystpartners.com.

Equine Network Expands Podcast Offerings

Equine Network has acquired the Horse Radio Network, a leading podcast network for equine enthusiasts. Equine Network, LLC (“Equine Network”), the market-leading tech-enabled data and membership services platform to the $130 billion US equestrian industry, today announced it has completed its acquisition of the Horse Radio Network (“HRN”), one of the longest running independent podcasting networks in the world.  The expansion of Equine Network’s capabilities to include the Horse Radio Network fits naturally with the company’s plans for growth and mission to present innovative content and engaging digital experiences designed to inform and entertain their target audiences.  HRN produces a portfolio of podcasts that span across equestrian competitions and horse ownership. The podcasts include Horses In the Morning, the Dressage Radio Show, Adulting With Horses, and many more. Combining Equine Network’s Podcast Group with HRN will result over 30 podcasts, with several more to be launched over the next year. The combined podcast platform will give smaller podcasters the opportunity to join the Equine Network’s podcast group and leverage relationships with larger advertisers, and will also provide advertisers a new way to connect with more focused audiences.  “The Horse Radio Network is very excited to be joining the Equine Network and adding its terrific podcasts to HRN,” Glenn the Geek, founder of the Horse Radio Network, added.  “I am personally excited to continue to host Horses in the Morning with Jamie Jennings and to be running podcast operations for Equine Network. We would like to assure Horse Radio Network listeners that we are still going to be there for you providing the programming you have come to know and love.”  “Equine Network is thrilled to add the Horse Radio Network to our lineup of extraordinary brands,” said Melissa Kitchen, Vice President of Video and Creative Services at Equine Network. “Together, the range of the Equine Network and Horse Radio Network podcasts will ensure there is a podcast every horse person will love.”  About The Equine Network Equine Network is a tech-enabled data and membership services platform designed to entertain, support, and inform the equine community. The Company’s offerings include unique tech-enabled services for horse owners, live equestrian competitions, innovative content, and engaging digital experiences. For more information, visit www.equinenetwork.com.  About Growth Catalyst Partners Growth Catalyst Partners is a middle market private equity firm investing in information, marketing and tech-enabled services businesses. GCP’s strategy involves targeting growth segments of industries and identifying and building market-leading companies with breakout potential. GCP partners with company founders and owners along with top executives within those industries and provides capital, proprietary deal origination and operating expertise to the management teams. GCP’s team has deep sector expertise and has led hundreds of transactions and successful investments in services businesses for over 20 years. Since the firm’s founding in 2015, GCP has completed over 75 acquisitions across its industry-leading platform companies. For more information, visit www.growthcatalystpartners.com. 

Equine Network Has Acquired the Horse Radio Network, a Leading Podcast Network for Equine Enthusiasts

Boulder, CO, October 3, 2022: Equine Network, LLC (“Equine Network”), the market-leading techenabled data and membership services platform to the $130 billion US equestrian industry, today announced it has completed its acquisition of the Horse Radio Network (“HRN”), one of the longest running independent podcasting networks in the world. The expansion of Equine Network’s capabilities to include the Horse Radio Network fits naturally with the company’s plans for growth and mission to present innovative content and engaging digital experiences designed to inform and entertain their target audiences. HRN produces a portfolio of podcasts that span across equestrian competitions and horse ownership. The podcasts include Horses In the Morning, the Dressage Radio Show, Adulting With Horses, and many more. Combining Equine Network’s Podcast Group with HRN will result over 30 podcasts, with several more to be launched over the next year. The combined podcast platform will give smaller podcasters the opportunity to join the Equine Network’s podcast group and leverage relationships with larger advertisers, and will also provide advertisers a new way to connect with more focused audiences. “The Horse Radio Network is very excited to be joining the Equine Network and adding its terrific podcasts to HRN,” Glenn the Geek, founder of the Horse Radio Network, added. “I am personally excited to continue to host Horses in the Morning with Jamie Jennings and to be running podcast operations for Equine Network. We would like to assure Horse Radio Network listeners that we are still going to be there for you providing the programming you have come to know and love.” “Equine Network is thrilled to add the Horse Radio Network to our lineup of extraordinary brands.” said Melissa Kitchen, Vice President of Video and Creative Services at Equine Network. “Together, the range of the Equine Network and Horse Radio Network podcasts will ensure there is a podcast every horse person will love.” About The Equine Network Equine Network is a tech-enabled data and membership services platform designed to entertain, support, and inform the equine community. The Company’s offerings include unique tech-enabled services for horse owners, live equestrian competitions, innovative content, and engaging digital experiences. For more information, visit www.equinenetwork.com. About Growth Catalyst Partners Growth Catalyst Partners is a middle market private equity firm investing in information, marketing and tech-enabled services businesses. GCP’s strategy involves targeting growth segments of industries and identifying and building market-leading companies with breakout potential. GCP partners with company founders and owners along with top executives within those industries and provides capital, proprietary deal origination and operating expertise to the management teams. GCP’s team has deep sector expertise and has led hundreds of transactions and successful investments in services businesses for over 20 years. Since the firm’s founding in 2015, GCP has completed over 75 acquisitions across its industry-leading platform companies. For more information, visit www.growthcatalystpartners.com. Growth Catalyst Partners | 318 W. Adams Street, #1605, Chicago, IL 60606

Horse Week Brought to You by Boehringer Ingelheim Back October 9-15, 2022

October is for horses, and this fall the Equine Network LLC is happy to announce that Horse Week brought to you by Boehringer Ingelheim is back for its second year. An equine-centric digital festival unlike any other, Horse Week 2021 brought together more than 30 equine associations and companies for one singular cause: the celebration of the horse. “On Their Shoulders” brought to you by Equitarian Initiative and “The Making of a Champion” brought to you by Boehringer Ingelheim took home Gold Awards for the Website Consumer Video category at the 2021 VETTY Awards. AHP-Business Equine-related Long Video “The Drive to Brotherhood: Semper Fi & America’s Fund Jinx McCain Horsemanship Program” Presented by Sentinel Horse Feeds took first place in the AHP-Business Equine-related Long Video category “M.L. Leddy’s Legacy of Quality” received an honorable mention in the AHP Business Equine-related Short Video category “The entire staff and combat wounded veterans from the Semper Fi & America’s Fund’s Jinx McCain Horsemanship Program give our heartiest ‘thank you’ for the incredible Equine Network film of our annual Double Rafter Cattle Drive,” said John Mayer, Senior Director, SFFAP & Foreman, JMHP Semper Fi & America’s Fund. “Your production and camera team were simply amazing, producing a film that captured the challenges of our veterans and the restorative power a good horse, dedicated teammates, and a rigorous mission has on their wellness.” Horse Week 2022 promises to be equally as exciting for viewers. During the week-long viewing experience, riders and horse lovers of every level and discipline will enjoy high-quality educational and inspiring content that includes profiles of incredible equine athletes, equine storytelling that celebrates the horse-human bond and heartwarming tales of horse heroics. Featured equestrians and horses to look for in 2022 will include Olympic three-day event rider Boyd Martin, WPRA barrel racer Liz Herrin, Ann Judge and Thunder: the Denver Bronco’s Mascot, top cutting horse trainer Cara Brewer, Olympic three-day event rider Doug Payne’s top horse Vandiver, international show jumper Bliss Heers, Express Clydesdales and many more! Horse Week can be streamed for free from October 9-15 on HorseWeek.tv. Tune in from the barn, office, or the comfort of your couch. The Equine Network is making it easy to watch from any smart device. For more information about features, giveaways, and other exciting announcements: Follow along on social media: Facebook: @horseweektv Instagram: horseweek.tv Sign up for the Horse Week Newsletter on HorseWeek.tv Follow along with your favorite Equine Network brands: Horse&Rider, The Team Roping Journal, Roping.com, BreakawayRoping.com, BarrelRacing.com, Practical Horseman OnDemand, Dressage Today OnDemand, EQUUS, Dressage Today and Practical Horseman. About Equine Network LLC. Equine Network’s membership services are designed to entertain, support and inform the equine community, and include unique tech-enabled services for horse owners, live equestrian events, innovative content and engaging digital experiences. For more information, visit www.equinenetwork.com.

Boehringer Ingelheim and the Equine Network Collaborate on Equine Disease Information Dissemination

A new program sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim and hosted by the Equine Network will distribute disease information from the EDCC throughout the industry.  Boehringer Ingelheim and the Equine Network LLC are pleased to announce a three-year collaboration to support the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) and its goal of disseminating reliable, timely information about equine diseases through Equine Network’s EDCC Health Watch program.  The new program will not only provide disease alerts with additional information about diagnosis, prevention, treatment and biosecurity, but will donate a share of the sponsorship money to the EDCC to further its mission.  Equine Network brands that will be actively involved in this program are EQUUS, The Horse, Practical Horseman, Horse&Rider and EquiManagement.  “The EDCC serves a critical role in protecting horses from infectious disease,” said Dr. Nathaniel White, the director of the Equine Disease Communication Center. “The support of the Equine Network and Boehringer Ingelheim is essential to make sure the EDCC can continue to provide this information service seven days a week.”  “As a leader in the equine industry through research, innovation and the development of a comprehensive portfolio of health care products, including vaccines, Boehringer Ingelheim is proud to partner with the Equine Network,” said Amanda McAvoy, Executive Director, Head of U.S. Equine Business. “This initiative is one more opportunity for our organization to continue its efforts to educate horse owners and help them provide the best care possible to their horses.”  “We are thrilled to be able to amplify the reach of the reliable disease information that the Equine Disease Communication Center is creating,” said Kimberly S. Brown, group publisher of the Equine Health Network at the Equine Network. “Boehringer Ingelheim is the perfect partner to help us not only serve the horses, horse owners, event managers and veterinarians who rely on this information, but to help us support the EDCC in bringing even more disease reports to the industry.”  EDCC launched in May 2015, and as of late April 2022, had provided 2,558 alerts covering 5,182 outbreaks/cases (note that outbreaks often have more than one affected horse).  The Equine Disease Communication Center was conceived as part of the National Equine Health Plan after the EHV-1 outbreak at the Ogden, Utah cutting horse show in 2011 involving 242-plus equine premises in 19 states and two Canadian providences. Breaches in biosecurity were found to be a significant cause for the outbreak. It was apparent that a universal communication system for the equine industry was necessary to prevent unnecessary horse and economic loss. The EDCC now provides the equine industry with critical, real-time information about disease outbreaks in North America and serves as an online resource to educate the industry about diseases and biosecurity.  A recent survey sent to EDCC email subscribers in the US and Canada showed that 79% were horse owners, 24% were veterinarians, 20% were horse facility owners and 12% were facility and event managers. Respondents indicated that:  46% had changed management based on the information about an outbreak  69% wanted the disease alert information as soon as the disease is reported  84% said there wasn’t a better source of equine disease information  The collaboration was announced at the American Horse Publications annual convention held May 12-14, 2022, in Lexington, Kentucky. Boehringer Ingelheim hosted the welcome reception and used that gathering to show their support to the industry and their dedication to the health and welfare of the horses we all love and serve.  About EDCC  The Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) is an industry-driven initiative that works to protect horses and the horse industry from the threat of infectious diseases in North America. The communication system is designed to seek and report real-time information about diseases similar to how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) alerts the human population about diseases in people.  About Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA  Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health is working on first-in-class innovation for the prediction, prevention, and treatment of diseases in animals. For veterinarians, pet owners, producers, and governments in more than 150 countries, we offer a large and innovative portfolio of products and services to improve the health and well-being of companion animals and livestock.  As a global leader in the animal health industry and as part of the family-owned Boehringer Ingelheim, we take a long-term perspective. The lives of animals and humans are interconnected in deep and complex ways. We know that when animals are healthy, humans are healthier too. By using the synergies between our Animal Health and Human Pharma businesses and by delivering value through innovation, we enhance the health and well-being of both.  Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health has deep roots in the U.S. From a start in St. Joseph, Missouri, more than 100 years ago, it has grown to encompass seven sites. Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health’s portfolio contains widely used and well-respected vaccines, parasite-control products and therapeutics for pets, horses and livestock including NexGard, Heartgard, Pyramid Presponse, VAXXITEK, CircoFLEX® and Prascend®.  Learn more about Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA at bi-animalhealth.com  About Equine Network  The Equine Network provides the equine community with best-in-class competitions, content, products and services that deepens their love for horses and horse sports. Our award-winning brands present innovative content, engaging digital experiences and live equestrian events designed to inform, engage and entertain our target audiences. We attract and retain subscribers and users who are serious equine enthusiasts and industry professionals, and who have both the resources and commitment to provide the best for their horse-related pursuits and upscale lifestyles. 

Equine Network’s Horse Week Features Win Gold at the 2021 VETTY Awards

EquiManagement’s parent company Equine Network LLC scored two Gold awards for video in the 2021 VETTY Awards. Equine Network’s inaugural Horse Week brought to you by Boehringer Ingelheim had two features—”On Their Shoulders” brought to you by Equitarian Initiative and “The Making of a Champion” brought you by Boehringer Ingelheim—take home Gold Awards for the Website Consumer Video category at the 2021 VETTY Awards announced in January 2022. The VETTY Awards are the first and only animal health marketing awards competition with the goal of recognizing the dedication, intelligence and creativity of the North American animal health marketing teams and agencies. After a lengthy submission and judging period, the highest-scoring winners were revealed at the VMX Veterinary Meeting & Expo presented by The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC), January 15-18, 2022. Equine Network’s Horse Week is a week-long viewing experience that includes profiles of incredible equine athletes, equine storytelling that celebrates the horse-human bond, and heartwarming tales of horse heroics. In “On Their Shoulders,” viewers learn how the Equitarian Initiative and their network of veterinarians volunteers help provide basic healthcare to working horses, mules and donkeys all over the world. “The Making of a Champion” gives an up-close look at the hard work, dedication and science it takes to get high-performance horses ready to win. “Both ‘On Their Shoulders’ and ‘The Making of a Champion’ take viewers on an experience, showing them a new, interesting side of the equine world. Our team loved bringing such new and exciting experiences to our viewers,” said Mariah Hammerschmidt, supervising producer of Horse Week and Equine Network Video Project Manager. “It is an honor to have our Horse Week features recognized with wins at the VETTY Awards.” For more information about the Equine Network and Horse Week 2022, follow Equine Network on Facebook and Instagram or visit horseweek.tv to see all the videos and documentaries.  

EQUUS Launches ‘Farm Calls’ Podcast

Episode 1 features an equine nutritionist’s thoughts on common hay and feed concerns. EQUUS, a trusted brand in the equine industry for 45 years, recently announced the debut of its new “Farm Calls” podcast, brought to you in 2022 by Farnam—Your Partner in Horse Care. Designed to complement EQUUS’ successful “Barn Stories” podcast, “Farm Calls” features conversations with experts on equine health topics that matter. From savvy tips on hoof care and the price of hay to discussions about behavior and veterinary research, each twice-monthly episode offers fresh, useful insights about life with this special animal. “As a horse owner, I love learning more about taking better care of my horses. In ‘EQUUS Farm Calls,’ I’m able to take our listeners along with me to chat about things that horse owners care about with experts across the country,” says podcast host Kimberly S. Brown, group publisher of the Equine Health Network. EQUUS Content Director Laurie Prinz sees “Farm Calls” as another opportunity to deliver on the EQUUS mission. “We are always working to develop new and better resources for our audience, so we are delighted to add ‘Farm Calls’ to our lineup,” she says. In Episode 1 of “EQUUS Farm Calls,” Brown talks to Clair Thunes, PhD, MS, owner of Clarity Equine Nutrition in Arizona, about hay and feed issues. Always a concern among owners, this topic is hotter than ever in the wake of last year’s droughts, floods and wildfires. Thunes, who is both a nutritionist and a horse owner, specializes in creating individual feeding programs for a wide range of equines. Visit https://soundcloud.com/farm-calls/episode-1-hay-and-feed-concerns or tune in on your favorite podcast platform to learn more. “EQUUS Farm Calls” is a production of the Equine Network LLC. About EQUUS EQUUS is part of the Equine Health Network, which also includes EquiManagement and Stable Management. These brands are properties of the Equine Network LLC, the largest equine media company in the United States. Other brands owned by the Equine Network include Practical Horseman, Horse&Rider, Dressage Today OnDemand, Team Roping Journal, Barrel Racing Magazine and The Horse; Your Guide to Equine Health Care. The company also owns the World Series of Team Roping. About the Equine Network The Equine Network LLC is a membership services platform designed to entertain, support and inform the equine community. The company’s offerings include unique tech-enabled services for horse owners, live equestrian competitions, innovative content and engaging digital experiences.

The Equine Network Continues Expansion, Acquires The Horse

The Equine Network has acquired leading equine health care resources The Horse: Your guide to equine health care and TheHorse.com. The Equine Network (“Equine Network”), the market-leading tech-enabled membership services platform to the $130 billion U.S equine industry, today announced it has completed the acquisitions of The Horse: Your Guide to Equine Health Care and TheHorse.com (together, “The Horse”). Terms of the transactions were not disclosed. The Horse products provide up-to-date, understandable, and practical information on equine health, care, management, and welfare. Since 1995, The Horse: Your Guide to Equine Health Care, which is reviewed by a board of American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) veterinarians, has provided essential information for responsible horse owners and caretakers involved with any breed or discipline. TheHorse.com offers more than 35,000 articles, videos, webcasts, slideshows, infographics, fact sheets, special reports, podcasts and other vetted information. The Horse team also provides custom marketing services for various companies, associations, and non-profits. The Horse products will augment Equine Network’s core information offerings and audience reach. The acquisition also positions Equine Network to play a significantly greater role in continuing to connect equestrians of all disciplines with reliable equine health care resources. “The Horse is an incredible resource for horse owners and professionals, and we look forward to helping their team continue to produce top-notch equine health care content,” said Equine Network CEO Tom Winsor. “With the combined resources of the Equine Network and the expertise from the team at The Horse, equine health care information will be more accessible than ever to the horse owners that seek it.” With the addition of The Horse, Equine Network has positioned itself as the largest equine-focused information and membership services company in the country, including a powerful and proven educational model serving thousands of active subscribers and generating incredible growth. Equine Network’s other offerings include member-only competitions, roadside assistance, online learning, and other proprietary content. Equine Network will continue to build and acquire additional services and solutions to enable its current and future members to more easily enjoy and participate in the equine industry. “The Horse and Equine Network share the same goal of providing stellar resources for the equine community,” said Marla Bickel, publisher of The Horse. “We are very excited to join the Equine Network team and look forward to expanding the tools we can provide to horsemen and horsewomen.” About The Horse The Horse crafts and disseminates the latest and most reliable equine health care information and content for hands-on horse owners, managers, and professionals involved in any breed or discipline. About The Equine Network Equine Network is a tech-enabled membership services platform designed to entertain, support, and inform the equine community. The Company’s offerings include unique tech-enabled services for horse owners, live equestrian competitions, innovative content, and engaging digital experiences. About Growth Catalyst Partners Growth Catalyst Partners is a middle-market private equity firm investing in information, marketing, and tech-enabled services businesses. GCP’s strategy involves targeting growth segments of industries and identifying and building market-leading companies with breakout potential. GCP partners with company founders and owners along with top executives within those industries and provides capital, proprietary deal origination and operating expertise to the management teams. GCP’s team has deep sector expertise and has led hundreds of transactions and successful investments in services businesses for over 20 years. Since the firm’s founding in 2015 GCP has completed over 50 acquisitions across its ten industry-leading platform companies. For more information, visit www.growthcatalystpartners.com.

The Equine Network Continues Expansion: The Equine Network Acquires Leading Subscription Video on Demand Companies Roping.com and EventingTraining.com

Boulder, CO, May 6, 2021: The Equine Network (“Equine Network”), the market-leading tech-enabled membership services platform to the $130 billion U.S equine industry, today announced it has completed the acquisitions of two subscription video on demand (SVOD) companies, Roping.com and EventingTraining.com, along with other key domains to be developed. Terms of the transactions were not disclosed. Roping.com and EventingTraining.com are industry leading SVOD training platforms in the equestrian disciplines of team roping and eventing respectively, featuring databases of instructional videos from elite trainers and competitors, along with mobile apps, member-only communities, and access to feedback from world champion coaches. Roping.com and EventingTraining.com, along with other domains still in development, will augment Equine Network’s core SVOD platforms: Horse&Rider OnDemand, and Dressage Today OnDemand. These acquisitions position Equine Network to play a significantly greater role in continuing to connect equestrians of all disciplines with exclusive training resources, instruction and mentorship through bestin-class video and education platforms and mobile app technology. “These are fantastic add-ons to our current SVOD channels,” said Tom Winsor, CEO of the Equine Network. “They will help us round out our reach into all major sport horse disciplines.” The combined portfolio joins the rich content-creation capabilities and audience share of the largest equine-focused information and membership services company in the country, with a powerful and proven educational SVOD model that has generated incredible member growth. With the addition of Roping.com and EventingTraining.com, Equine Network provides instructional content to thousands of active subscribers across the equine industry. Equine Network’s other offerings include member-only competitions, roadside assistance, natural insect control, and other proprietary content. Equine Network will continue to build and acquire additional services and solutions to enable its current and future members to more easily enjoy and participate in the equine industry. “We’re very proud of what Roping.com and EventingTraining.com have become,” said Adam Toren, cofounder of the SVOD companies. “We’re excited for the Equine Network to expand their reach to more passionate ropers and eventers.” *** About Roping.com At Roping.com, our mission is to bridge the gap between world champion coaches and passionate team ropers. In addition to our evergreen library of 1,200+ videos and new mobile app, we continue to grow a private community in which ropers from around the world can learn from and build relationships with the best coaches in the world. Learn more at www.Roping.com. About EventingTraining.com Learn from the best eventers in the world. Bring your eventing skills to the next level with a growing database of 500+ training videos taught by the world’s greatest instructors. Learn more at www.EventingTraining.com. About The Equine Network The Equine Network’s membership services are designed to entertain, support and inform the equine community, and include unique tech-enabled services for horse owners, live equestrian competitions, innovative content, and engaging digital experiences. About Growth Catalyst Partners Growth Catalyst Partners (“GCP”) is a middle market growth equity firm focused on information, marketing, and tech-enabled services businesses. GCP’s strategy involves targeting growth segments of industries and identifying market-leading companies with breakout potential. GCP partners with top executives within those industries and provides capital and expertise to the incumbent management teams of the targeted businesses. GCP was founded by veteran private equity investor Jim TenBroek and leading investment banker Scott Peters, who have led hundreds of transactions and successful investments in services businesses for over 20 years. For more information, visit www.growthcatalystpartners.com.