Event raises funds for University of Minnesota Leatherdale Equine Center
MINNEAPOLIS – (Aug. 10, 2011) – St. Croix Forge, a Delta Mustad horseshoe brand based here, was a co-sponsor of the 22nd Annual Polo Classic July 31, 2011.

The annual event is designed to increase awareness of the sport of polo while raising money for a worthy cause. This year’s charity event raised funds for the University of Minnesota Leatherdale Equine Center, which advances the health, wellbeing and performance of horses through teaching, research, clinical care and community outreach. An estimated 2,000 fans attended the annual event held at the Twin City Polo Club in Maple Plain, Minn. All proceeds from the event went to the University of Minnesota Leatherdale Equine Center.

The St. Croix Polo Front was the official horseshoe of the event. The shoe is engineered for high performance in polo, enabling abrupt turns with better breakover and featuring a signature higher inside rim. Special Commemorative Maroon and Gold Polo Shoes were available for patrons to purchase with all proceeds benefiting the University of Minnesota Leatherdale Equine Center.

The event featured professional and youth polo matches, a parade of teams and the traditional half-time divot stomp. Doug Haskins of Optum Health was named MVP of the event and his horse was named the Best Playing Pony of the Day receiving a custom horse blanket on behalf of St. Croix Forge.

“We are proud to support the Polo Classic, the Equine Center and youth involvement in equine sports,” said Glenn Hause, Director of Marketing for St. Croix Forge – a division of Mustad Hoofcare Group, SA, the world’s leading manufacturer of horsenails, horseshoes and hoofcare products.

The Polo Classic has raised more than $2 million for charity since 1989.

About Delta Mustad Hoofcare Center / St. Croix Forge
Based in Forest Lake, Minn., Delta Mustad Hoofcare Center is the North American arm of Mustad Hoofcare Group, SA (Switzerland), the world’s leading manufacturer of horsenails, horseshoes and hoofcare products. Delta Mustad Hoofcare Center distributes the industry’s leading brands, including St. Croix Forge, Capewell, Cooper, Delta, Heller, Mustad, Tuff Stuff®, Thrushbuster® and Right Balance™, and Hoof Power.

Mustad provides products to meet the needs of farriers, horse owners and veterinarians worldwide. Products include horsenails, horseshoes, farrier tools, vitamin and mineral supplements, and specialty products for the care of the horse’s lower limbs and hooves. The Mustad Hoofcare Group has been active in the global hoofcare market for more than 175 years.

For more information, visit:
Delta Mustad Hoofcare Center – http://www.deltamustad.com/
St. Croix Forge – http://www.stcroixforge.com/
The Polo Classic – http://www.thepoloclassic.com/
University of Minnesota Equine Center – http://www.cvm.umn.edu/umec/home.html

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