Friends and supporters of the Equestrian Aid Foundation gathered last week at the Alltech National Horse Show in Lexington, Ky., to launch the Charlie Weaver Legacy Fund. Named for legendary horseman Charlie Weaver, who passed away in 2010 from injuries sustained in a riding accident, the endowment fund will ensure the EAF’s mission continues to help those in dire need for decades to come.

The launch party was generously sponsored by R. Bruce Duchossois, Missy Luczak Smith and Doug Smith, and friends of the EAF.

“Creating an endowment fund is necessary to ensure long-term benefits exist and our commitment to help those in need is steadfast,” said R. Scot Evans, president of the Equestrian Aid Foundation. “Charlie was admired and respected by so many and it is an honor to remember him with the Charlie Weaver Legacy Fund.

“Launching the Charlie Weaver Legacy Fund during the Alltech National Horse Show was an obvious choice, as he was the hunter rider that broke all the records at the National Horse Show held at Madison Square Garden.”

Alltech National Horse Show’s Gracie Street Garden, designed by M. Douglas Mutch of Gracie Street Interiors in West Palm Beach, Fla., created a storied ambiance using reclaimed wood from thoroughbred barns, antiques, art and archival photos of the National Horse Show at Madison Square Garden.

See all the photos here.

Creating the legacy for a better future –
Your donation to the Charlie Weaver Legacy Fund will create the financial safety net needed to ensure that our mission to help others lives on for many years to come. With support from caring people like you, we will continue to offer a helping hand, a kind word and a promise of hope during a difficult time.

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About Charlie Weaver –
Charlie Weaver, a successful horseman and rider, passed away on June 7, 2010 from injuries sustained in a riding accident. His stellar career as a hunter rider and trainer was highlighted by his induction into the National Show Hunter Hall of Fame in 2002 and the championship ribbons and awards too numerous to count. Those who knew Charlie describe him as a true gentleman, an inspiration in and out of the ring, and larger-than-life in the sport he loved. His accident and injuries brought to light the need to support those in the equestrian community during a medical crisis. The Charlie Weaver Legacy Fund will enable the Equestrian Aid Foundation to assist horsemen in need today, tomorrow and always.

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