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Ariat International, Inc.
Type	Private
Founded	1990
Founder(s)	Beth Cross, Pam Parker
Headquarters	Union City, California, United States
Area served	Worldwide
Industry	Sportswear
Products	Riding boots; Cowboy boots
Website	www.ariat.com

Ariat is an American manufacturer of riding boots. Founded by Beth Cross and Pam Parker, Ariat International, Inc. sought to provide engineered western style boots for riding, work, and casual wear.^[1] Footwear engineers designed were hired by Beth and Pam to reexamine riding boot requirements, as classic English and Western riding boots were built in traditional ways using stacked leather which wears well but provides little cushioning. Shipping the first production boots in 1993, Ariat boots often take advantage of rubber pads and heels.^[2] Since its inception, Ariat has become a popular English riding boot brand, and the company has sponsored many equestrian events. ^[3]

Ariat is owned by private equity firm, Brentwood Associates.

[edit] References

^ Colbert, Catherine. "Ariat corporate history". Hoover's Inc.. http://www.hoovers.com/ariat/--ID__127479--/free-co-profile.xhtml. Retrieved 2008-12-21.
^ "Ariat history". Ariat, Inc.. http://www.ariat.com/about_history.aspx. Retrieved 2008-12-21.
^ "Four Ariat Athletes Crowned World Champions at 2008 NFR". Equestrian News Release. http://www.equestrianmag.com/news/four-ariat-athletes-champions-nfr-12-08.html. Retrieved 2008-12-21.

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[0] Colbert, Catherine. "Ariat corporate history". Hoover's Inc.. http://www.hoovers.com/ariat/--ID__127479--/free-co-profile.xhtml. Retrieved 2008-12-21.

[1] "Ariat history". Ariat, Inc.. http://www.ariat.com/about_history.aspx. Retrieved 2008-12-21.

[2] "Four Ariat Athletes Crowned World Champions at 2008 NFR". Equestrian News Release. http://www.equestrianmag.com/news/four-ariat-athletes-champions-nfr-12-08.html. Retrieved 2008-12-21.

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