Ed James of SSG Riding Gloves presents a $6,000 bonus to McLain Ward. Photo by Sportfot

February 10, 2011 – Wellington, FL – Despite rainy conditions, McLain Ward held on for the win, claiming a $6,000 bonus for wearing SSG ‘Digital’ Riding Gloves on his way to victory in the $31,000 WEF Challenge Cup Series Round V on Thursday, February 10, at the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, FL.

Ward was one of nine riders to advance to the jump-off, where he posted the winning time of 40.85 seconds riding Antares F. As last week’s $3,000 bonus had not been awarded, Ward claimed a $6,000 bonus from SSG Riding Gloves as part of the ‘Go Clean for the Green’ promotion.

“I think the gloves are great, and the promotion is phenomenal,” said Ward. “It is a great way to try the product.”

SSG Riding Gloves is offering a total of $57,000 in cash bonuses for riders competing at the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival running January 12 through April 3 in Wellington, FL. The SSG ‘Go Clean for the Green’ promotion is offered in the weekly WEF Challenge Cup Series, the Amateur-Owner Jumper Low Classic, and the Amateur-Owner Jumper High Classic competitions. For the upcoming Amateur-Owner High Jumper Classic on Saturday, February 12, the bonus money has doubled to $2,000.

Cash bonuses are given directly to the rider during the award presentations in front of the SSG Riding Gloves signature jump by either Ed James of SSG Riding Gloves or Jennifer Ward of Starting Gate Communications, who manages and handles publicity for the ‘Go Clean for the Green’ promotion.

SSG ‘Digital’ Riding Gloves are available for purchase at numerous Wellington locations, including Tackeria, as well as on-site at the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival show grounds at Beval Saddlery, Collierville, Hadfield’s, Kocher, and Running Fox.

Please refer to the 2011 WEF Prize List for complete details. For further information, contact Jennifer Ward, Starting Gate Communications, at cell: 613 292-5439 or jward@startinggate.ca.