Equine Network Acquires The Patriot Events
October 16, 2023
Equine Network, LLC has purchased The Patriot, a series of team ropings, barrel races, youth rodeo competitions and a premier junior horse sale, expanding its Western Sports Group event portfolio. Equine Network said it will integrate The Patriot into its data management and membership platform to drive growth and enhance event management and participant services.
- Buyers
- Equine Network, LLC
- Targets
- The Patriot
- Sellers
- Kevin Hall (former CEO of The Patriot)
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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