Equine Network LLC, a leading provider of best-in-class competitions, content, products and services to the equine community, recently announced the acquisition of a controlling interest in Nilforushan Equisport Events. This collaboration aims to further enhance the competitor experience in Southern California and make the West Coast the preferred destination for Hunter/Jumper events. 

Equine Network’s CEO, Tom Winsor, shared his excitement about the new endeavor. “We have been looking for a partner in the Hunter/Jumper market that shares our values. We feel strongly Ali Nilforushan and his team have the vision to create exceptional experiences in and out of the show ring.” 

Nilforushan Equisport Events is known for producing world-class horse shows at Galway Downs in Temecula, California, that cater to both competitors and spectators alike. They produce USEF-rated shows with prize money classes, affordable showing options and first-class VIP experiences. The company’s inventive management style ensures each event is fun and memorable, featuring lively entertainment, game nights and social events in addition to top-tier competition. 

‘A common vision’

Ali Nilforushan, president of Nilforushan Equisport Events and a former Olympian, also expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration: “Looking forward to joining forces with Equine Network, as we share a common vision for the future of equestrian sport in California.”  

Equine Network’s majority stake in Nilforushan Equisport Events aligns with its expansive growth plans. The company has positioned itself as a leading resource for riders and their horses through strategic acquisitions within the equine industry. Its offerings include competitions, roadside assistance for horse owners, subscription-based training and care products, online learning channels and inclusive communities. This adds a new dimension to their robust Sports Group offerings with the creation of the Premier Equisport Group.  

This collaboration also promises to attract more participants and spectators to Temecula’s Galway Downs, making the already popular equestrian venue a destination for riders of all levels. Galway Downs is the proposed equestrian venue for the LA28 Olympic Games. 

For more information about Nilforushan Equisport Events, visit Jump-nee.com. To learn more about Equine Network and its services, visit EquineNetwork.com. 

About Nilforushan Equisport Events

Nilforushan Equisport Events is a premier horse show management company dedicated to producing world-class events that enhance the West Coast equestrian scene. They offer great sport, prize money classes, affordable showing options, and a series of VIP and entertainment experiences in Temecula, California. 

About Equine Network

The Equine Network is the largest membership-based organization delivering content, competition, commerce and community for the equine world and those who do business in it. 

About Growth Catalyst Partners

Growth Catalyst Partners, which acquired The Equine Network in 2021, is a middle-market private equity firm investing in information, marketing and tech-enabled services businesses. GCP’s strategy involves targeting growth segments of industries and identifying and building market-leading companies with breakout potential. GCP partners with company founders and owners, along with top executives within those industries, and provides capital, proprietary deal origination and operating expertise to the management teams. GCP’s team has deep sector expertise and has led hundreds of transactions and successful investments in services businesses for over 20 years. Since the firm’s founding in 2015, GCP has completed over 110 acquisitions across its industry-leading platform companies. For more information, visit growthcatalystpartners.com.