I think it is safe to day, that the Tethrd Teach and Trains will be centered around Tethrd products. They are the paying host, they have product to show hunters who are interested. I would not expect any company to pay for an event and then pump up other companies products. It is not a saddle event it is a Tethrd event focused on saddle safety and tethrd products. It is a great idea and I am sure they will have excellent turn out for all of the events. No reason to bash them for this in my opinion. If the NY one was closer I may even go, but Syracuse is a haul from me.