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Overview

Professional's Choice Sports Medicine Products, Inc. manufactures equine sports medicine products including boots, saddle pads, girths, tail wraps, gear, accessories, and therapy items. The company focuses on therapeutic and protective equipment for horses, with expansion into English equestrian products and grooming supplies. It holds official partnerships with USEA and USHJA, and licenses Wrangler apparel for equine gear.¹²³

History

Founded in 1976 by Dal Scott after a horseback riding accident led to developing neoprene orthopedic products under Dricast Orthopedics, Inc. In 1986, the company shifted to equine products and was renamed Professional’s Choice Sports Medicine Products, Inc., debuting the Original Sports Medicine Boot in 1990 based on scientific research. Dal Scott passed away in 2012; his wife Nina and daughter Michele continue running it as a family business. In 2011, Michele expanded into English products; 2015 launched Pro Performance series; 2015 acquired Tail Tamer for grooming supplies.³

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Sports Medicine Boots (protective leg boots)	shock-absorbing therapy for equine legs	$150 - $300
SMB Elite (advanced sports medicine boot)	elite protection for high-performance horses	$200 - $400
SMx Air Ride (saddle pads)	shock-absorbing saddle pads	$250 - $500
Pro Performance (English line)	technology-driven English equestrian gear	$150 - $450
Tail Tamer (grooming supplies)	quality horse grooming accessories	$20 - $100
Wrangler Equine (apparel and gear)	licensed rugged equine bags and luggage	$50 - $200

Manufacturing

Manufacturing is based in Southern California, USA, with a substantial portion brought back from China to support American jobs. The company operates as a manufacturer of its equine products, including in-house development of patented items like the Sports Medicine Boot.¹⁵

Notable Products

Original Sports Medicine Boot - First protective shock-absorbing leg boot developed from scientific studies in 1990.
SMB Elite - Advanced sports medicine boot for superior protection.
SMx Air Ride Saddle Pad - Shock-absorbing pad reducing impact on horse's back.
Pro Performance series - Technology-based line for English disciplines launched in 2015.
Tail Tamer grooming products - Acquired line of horse grooming supplies and accessories.

Reputation

Recognized as an industry leader for innovative equine sports medicine products, with endorsements from top trainers and partnerships like USEA and USHJA. Family-run operation emphasizes horse comfort through research-driven designs. Perceived positively by professionals and horsemen for quality and durability.²³⁵

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