Soft Ride is Still Going Strong at Congress

Greetings from Columbus!

It’s hard to believe we’re already heading into the second-to-last weekend of the All American Quarter Horse Congress! The energy here at the Ohio State Fairgrounds is still electric, with world-class horses, passionate riders, and dedicated teams filling every barn and arena.

We’ve loved hearing the incredible Soft Ride success stories shared by riders, trainers, and veterinarians throughout Congress. Seeing horses staying comfortable, sound, and ready to perform — whether they’re hauling in from across the country or spending long days on the concrete aisles — reminds us exactly why we do what we do.

Our Soft Ride Comfort Boots and Deep Gel Orthotics continue to be a favorite here for helping reduce concussion, improve circulation, and keep horses feeling their best through the long days of competition.

If you’re at Congress, come see us in Booth 602 of Congress Hall in the Bricker Building. We’re enjoying catching up with familiar faces, meeting new friends, and watching so many horses thrive in their Soft Ride boots.

See you at the show,  

The Soft Ride Team

Spotlight: Gil Galyean Quarter Horses — Comfort for Champions

At the All American Quarter Horse Congress, Gil Galyean Quarter Horses continues to set the standard for excellence in training and performance. With long days on concrete and demanding schedules, The Galyean team relies on Soft Ride Boots to keep their horses comfortable, supported, and ready to perform. The boots help reduce concussion, improve circulation, and minimize fatigue — keeping champion horses feeling their best through every round of competition.

Soft Ride Sightings at Congress

From the barns to the warm-up ring, we’ve loved spotting so many horses in Soft Ride boots this week! Here are a few of the riders we’ve seen keeping their horses happy and sound at Congress.

Zane Gray with Isabella and Kathrine - Champion L1 Youth Working Hunter

Soft Ride Boots Everywhere You Look!

Soft Ride On The Road

All American Quarter Horse Congress

The All American Quarter Horse Congress is recognized as the world’s largest single‑breed horse show, drawing over 20,000 entries and nearly half a million spectators across multiple weeks. The event features a vast array of competitions—from reining and cutting to barrel racing, halter, hunter, and speed classes—alongside clinics, demonstrations, and a trade show which the the sole public facing event Soft Ride attends each year. If you want to see Soft Ride boots in person or discuss your horse’s measurements with our staff look for us in the Congress Hall trade show.

Event Information:
Soft Ride Booth - 602
September 27 - October 26

Ohio Expo Center
717 East 17th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43211
info@quarterhorsecongress.com
614-505-7200

Visit for More Information:

https://www.quarterhorsecongress.com/

No Laminitis! Digital Conference

The 2025 NO Laminitis! Conference, hosted virtually by the ECIR Group from October 31 to November 2, brings together leading experts to discuss the latest research and treatment strategies for equine metabolic disorders, particularly PPID, EMS, and laminitis. Featured speakers include Dr. Eleanor Kellon, Dr. David Rendle, Dr. Elaine Norton, and Dr. Robert Bowker, covering topics such as pergolide dosing, obesity-related laminitis risk, hoof biomechanics, nutrition, and emerging therapies like SGLT-2 inhibitors. The conference blends endocrinology, hoof science, and practical management tools to support veterinarians and horse owners in improving equine health.

Event Information:

October 31 – November 2, 2025

Location:

Virtual Conference (hosted online via Zoom)

Contact Info:

Email: info@ecirhorse.org
Website: https://www.nolaminitis.org
Hosted by: The ECIR Group (Equine Cushing’s and Insulin Resistance Group Inc.)

American Association of Equine Practitioners Annual Convention

The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Annual Convention, taking place December 6–10, 2025 in Denver, is the world’s largest gathering of equine veterinarians, offering over 100 hours of CE through lectures, case-based forums, and interactive sessions. The program features a diverse range of topics—such as lameness and rehabilitation, surgery, dentistry, sports medicine, reproduction, diagnostic imaging, infectious and non‑infectious diseases, and business‑practice life subjects like wellness, ethics, and social license. Highlighted speakers include renowned presenters such as orthobiologics expert Dr. Lisa Fortier delivering the state‑of‑the‑art Milne lecture, a keynote by Temple Grandin, and sessions led by imaging, lameness, and practice management authorities like Natasha Werpy, Hilary Clayton, and others.

Event Information:
Soft Ride Booth - 2351
December 6-10

Location: Denver, CO

Colorado Convention Center

Exhibit Halls ABC

Phone: (859)233-0147

Fax: (859)233-1968

Email: aaepoffice@aaep.org

Visit for More Information:

https://convention.aaep.org/

Saved by Soft Ride

We LOVE hearing from our customers and getting updates on how your horses are doing! Please send us your story and a photo of your horse in their Soft Ride products for a chance to be featured on our social media, in an upcoming issue of our newsletter, and to be entered in a Soft Ride giveaway!

Email us here: socialmedia@srboots.com  

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Soft Ride Mission

As we continue our drive to keep your horse on his feet, we've received more than 15 patents, ship to over 50 countries, and work with more than 6,000 veterinarians around the world, as well as every veterinarian school in the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia. And with horse owners from every discipline using our products, we can safely and proudly say, "The best in the world rely on Soft Ride."