National Equestrian Productions (NEP), a division of National Equestrian Communications, and Hammond Equine, a division of Hammond Communications Group, Inc. (HCG) announced today that they have formed a strategic alliance. This alliance combines unequaled expertise of the horse world and state-of-the-art technical capabilities that will enable the two companies to produce the highest quality equestrian media productions.

National Equestrian Productions has over 25 years experience in all aspects of equestrian media from video, radio and TV to script writing, narration and journalism. Among its credits this year, NEP has produced TV programs of international equestrian events including Red Hills Horse Trials and Wellington Children’s International Jumping. NEP is delighted to bring its extensive knowledge of the horse world and equestrian media to this alliance, which will complement the excellent production capabilities of HCG.

Hammond Equine was established in June of 2002 to continue 20 years of equine production history and accommodate the large equine clientele that HCG serves. It is the official multimedia provider for Blood-Horse Publications, maintaining and developing websites for over 40 customers, as well as providing film, video, CD-ROM, DVD production and media support to the equestrian community. Its current clients range from the Kentucky Horse Park to the Kentucky Derby.

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