BloqUV: Lumière Horses' Top Choice for UPF 50+ Performance Sunshirts

Reutter and Maharees Rock (Photo by Equinium)

Miami, FL (July 12, 2022) - Protection, performance, and style: the three elements that drew international Grand Prix show jumper Gabriela Reutter (CHI) to the sporty brand, BloqUV. Developed to protect the wearer from more than 98% of the sun's harmful UVA/UVB rays, BloqUV specializes in performance apparel for daily training and sun exposure. With hours spent in the saddle and in bright outdoor arenas, the importance of skin care and daily protection was of the utmost importance to Reutter, whose partnership with BloqUV was a has expanded their sport demographics to include the upper echelons of equestrian competition.

BloqUV was inspired by the active lifestyles and unrelenting sun in Miami, Florida. Discovering typical clothing only blocks about 5% of the sun's rays, BloqUV's founder created BloqTek, a proprietary fabric with minimum Ultraviolet Protection Factor 50 that blocks 98% UVA/UVB rays. The protection is chemical-free, inherent to the fabric, and unaffected by laundering. After 10 years, BloqUV has emerged as a market leader in sun protection. With products that are unique in design, fit and sun protection technology, they quickly became a favorite for Reutter. The material is also moisture-wicking and quick-dry, allowing for a wide range of uses on land and water for their entire line.

"I spend so much time outdoors and in the saddle that making sure I had the peak in sun protection shirts was so important," said Reutter. "I did the research and BloqUV was the absolute best from technology to style to performance. One thing I don't want to worry about while in the saddle is if I'm being burned by the sun, and BloqUV gives me the peace of mind to ride, train, and show knowing I'm protected from the sun."

Visit www.BloqUV.com to view their entire line and use code GABY20 for 20% off your purchase at checkout!

Reutter's passion for equestrian sport began at a young age, and has since taken her to the upper echelons of show jumping. Combining talent, horsemanship, and dedication to her dreams, she rides with the aspiration of representing Chile at the pinnacle of show jumping sport. Born in Santiago, Chile, Gaby began riding at only four years old. At 17, she moved to the United States to pursue a professional show jumping career. Since 2014, she has ridden under the guidance of Olympic Gold and Silver Medalist Chris Kappler, and completed her undergraduate degree in Economics and Business Studies at NYU.

To date, Gaby is currently the #1 female Chilean show jumper, and has multiple top finishes in international FEI classes, including her Nations Cup accomplishments, European tour, the U25 Grand Prix divisions, and victory in an FEI 4-star event. Her recent achievements include a career best top 3 finish in the $138,600 Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel CSI3* Grand Prix, the inaugural Grand Prix of the 2022 season in Traverse City, Michigan. She also went on to finish 8th in the $138,600 CSI 3-star to wrap up two weeks in Traverse City.

She currently campaigns her anchor show jumper, Maharees Rock (aka Rocky) and a string of sales horses. Her international equestrian CV also includes Spruce Meadows, The Hampton Classic, and several junior/young rider South American Games. She and Rocky were in the top 3 in the $30,000 Pilates Rock Grand Prix during WEF 1, and in 2018, Reutter received her certificate of capability for the Pan American Games following a top 3 finish in the FEI 3-star 1.50M Captive One Classic.

For more information on Reutter, her horses, and Lumiere, visit www.LumiereHorses.com

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