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GumBits Aficionado Grand Remo Continues Competitive Success with Stella Propp

Wellington, FL (April 24, 2025) - As a long time 'addict' of GumBits, the official Training Treat of US Equestrian and the US Teams, Grand Remo is a horse that has brought his passion for his favorite treat to multiple National Hunter Championship titles and continued show ring success with his new owner, Stella Propp. "We just finished as Circuit Champion, which was super exciting. And I find that GumBits for him, the thing that I like most is that it keeps him super focused. So he's always chewing on them, always focused and ready to go when we're in the show ring. So there's no room for spooking or getting distracted. He's just focusing on eating the GumBits and trying his best. I found they've really really helped us, especially this season!”

Sponsor Spotlight: GumBits Chewing Gum for Horses

The perfect way to reward your horse while also encouraging relaxation, focus, and softness in the jaw, GumBits’ chewy sugar pieces are the Official Training Treat of the US Teams! Joining The Ridge's sponsorship team for 2025, GumBits is perfectly aligned with The Ridge's goals of horsemanship and harmony, blending competition and training for a fantastic show experience. From Olympians to Leadliners, competitors at The Ridge have been enjoying this unique treat. Free 1oz sample bags are available in the show office, only at The Ridge at Wellington Groves!

GumBits are all natural, FEI legal, and designed encourage the horse to soften its jaw, release tension, and improve focus in the show ring. Feed 1-2 small handfuls before mounting, during training, or after the ride for a more relaxed horse. GumBits completely eliminate teeth grinding, and encourage salivation and acceptance of the bit. A great option for dry mouthed horses or those who struggle with concentration, GumBits are being used by dressage and show jumping Olympians, hunter champions, top pony and equitation riders, judges, and more!

"Dede can be very tense and become worked up in the warm-up, especially if its a busy class," says Michael Lenard, a life-long jumping competitor and founder of HorseSpot. "The GumBits were a perfect way to help her release any tension in her jaw and become more relaxed in the bridle. It's been interesting to see how she loves them as a treat but also has such a marked response to the chewing and softness they encourage. Now I always make sure to give her a handful before I mount up!"

Kronenberg, Netherlands (February 21, 2025) – The first-ever Longines Ranking 1.45M class presented by GumBits, Chewing Gum For Horses, at Peelbergen delivered an exciting showdown as Germany’s Hannes Ahlmann and Coquetto took first place. The CSI2 1.45M GumBits Prix* saw top international riders at the start, with Ahlmann, his compatriot Stefan Engbers and Belgium’s Thibeau Spits fighting for first place in a closely contested jump-off.

Venice, FL (February 7, 2025) - Known for capturing the beauty and spirit of horses through her lens, Michelle Allen is now expanding her impact in the equine community by offering a trusted product that supports horse health and performance! With her passion for natural products, GumBits is a natural fit for Allen and her Forever Photo Company, which covers equestrian events across the west coast of Florida and Georgia. The tension reducing, focus enhancing properties of GumBits have made them a popular choice for riders in various disciplines. Changes in environment, travel, and even showing by itself can be stressful; but having and promoting a product that helps horses relax and take their minds away from the stressors of showing was an easy decision for her.

Kronenberg, The Netherlands (December 24, 2024) - GumBits is closing out their 2024 international promotional campaign with a bit of Christmas cheer and the announcement of their 2025 partnership with Peelbergen Equestrian Centre in Kronenberg, Netherlands! The year-round European show venue organizes and hosts regional, national, and international competitions and that cater to the daily training of horses and riders.

Atlanta, GA (November 28, 2024) - GumBits has announced their Black Friday/Cyber Monday promo in conjunction with the US Equestrian & Atlanta Saddlery! Get 15% off your GumBits purchase November 29th - December 2nd with the code USEF15. GumBits is the official training treat of US Equestrian, and founder Shereen Fuqua, has been a sponsor of major equestrian events for more than 2 decades via GumBits and her Collecting Gaits Farm. With operations based in Atlanta, Georgia, GumBits' all-natural, bite-sized pieces are the perfect blend of treat and training tool. Intended for use with or without a bridle, GumBits naturally promote chewing activity, encourage relaxation, activate salivation, and eliminate teeth grinding like sugar cubes. GumBits are over 90% sugar balanced with beeswax to last longer and are all natural.

GumBits are FEI approved in that there are no banned substances in their ingredient list, and Olympians have been using them since their inception in 2005, including for 5 Olympic Games. Multiple Olympic Medalist Steffen Peterswas of the first Dressage stars to use GumBits, and was soon joined by the USA's Kasey Perry-Glass and Canadians David Marcus, Jacqueline Brooks, and Ashley Holzer, Other international dressage riders on #TeamGumBits include Australian Mary Hanna, The Netherlands' Diederick Van Silfhout, and and many more across the past five Olympic Games!