Category Archives: Fundraisers

Community/Charity, Competitions, Dressage, Events, Fundraisers, Jennifer Wood, Show Jumping

Show Jumping Riders Announced for $100,000 Trump Invitational

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Initial Tables Sold Out, New Tables Added with Limited Availability; Tina Konyot and Calecto V to Perform Dressage Exhibition

Wellington, FL – December 26, 2012 – Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) announces that the riders for the $100,000 Trump Invitational, held at The Mar-a-Lago Club on Palm Beach Island on Sunday, January 6, at 12 p.m., have been announced.

The riders that will be invited to compete in the inaugural $100,000 Trump Invitational are:

From the United States:

  • Kent Farrington
  • Laura Kraut
  • Reed Kessler
  • Mclain Ward
  • Lauren Hough
  • Katie Dinan
  • Brianne Goutal
  • Christine McCrea
  • Saer Coulter
  • Charlie Jayne
  • Candice King
  • Margie Engle
  • Jessica Springsteen
  • Leslie Howard
  • Kirsten Coe
  • Schuyler Riley
  • Catherine Pasmore
  • Lauren Tisbo
  • Quentin Judge
  • Paige Johnson
  • Nicole Bellissimo
  • Gabrielle Mershad
  • Nick Dello Joio

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*Featured/Spotlights, Competitions, Equestrian Aid Found., Equestrian Assistance, Events, Fundraisers, Western/Reining

Save the Date – “Who Reins Supreme?” Feb. 1

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Ashley Holzer from the 2012 Sidelines Tetrathlon

World-class dressage, show jumping, hunter, and polo teams will show off their newfound skills in the reining ring at the EAF fundraiser, Who Reins Supreme? Held on Friday, February 1, 2013, at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center in West Palm Beach, Fla., the evening will raise funds for EAF programs that financially assist equestrians, horsemen and equine-related professionals who are suffering from catastrophic illnesses and injuries, throughout their time of need.

The competition, which will solely focus on reining, will feature two world-class riders from each discipline: dressage, show jumping, hunters, and polo. Each will ride a custom-designed reining pattern created by Tom and Mandy McCutcheon and Sarah Willeman Richter.

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Community/Charity, Events, Fundraisers, Jennifer Ward

JustWorld Supporters Eager to Help in Every Way

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Allan Donnan with JustWorld’s founder, Jessica Newman, at the 2012 Annual Fundraising Gala. Photo by Sportfot

Wellington, Florida – Allan Donnan of Pickering, Ontario, Canada, couldn’t say no when he found out that JustWorld International was looking for someone to sponsor the salary of a school teacher at its project site in Cambodia.

“I don’t think I could have walked away from the opportunity,” said the financial planner, who moonlights as a highly entertaining and engaging horse show announcer.  “I was looking through the projects available, and it just jumped off the page for me.  To be able to provide a teacher for that amount of money – it was a no-brainer.”

He continued, “Education is the first step to getting people out of the situation they are in.  It provides them with hope, and it provides them with opportunities.  What better place to start than that?  When these kids are educated, they have a much greater chance of creating better lives for themselves and for their families.”

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Community/Charity, Fundraisers, Sydney Masters-Durieux

Step by Step Foundation Partners with Non-Profit Heroes N Horses to Help Raise Funds to Care for the Florida Charity’s Amazing Animals

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Donations will go to buy feed, hay & bedding for the horses & ponies at the Marion & South Florida equestrian non-profit
(October 26 through December 6, 2012)

October 25, 2012 – Palm Beach County/Marion County, FL – Liliane Stransky, President and Founder of Step by Step Foundation, has partnered with Horses N Heroes to help raise funds for feed, bedding and other much needed supplies for the amazing ponies and horses at the Florida based children’s charity. Step by Step’s flexible funding campaign, which runs through December 6, 2012, will raise funds to help pay for the care of the animals in Citra in Marion County and also in Wellington in Palm Beach County, Florida.

“I have a great team of riders who champion Step by Step’s efforts on behalf of others. They know first-hand the joy horses bring to others and they are working hard to help the horses and ponies that make the Heroes N Horses program possible.  If something drastic is not done, Horses N Horses will have to close,” stated Stransky, who owns the show stable Stransky’s Mission Farm in Wellington, FL.

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*Featured/Spotlights, Diana de Rosa, Dressage, Events, Fundraisers, Training/Clinics

Canadian Dressage Frostbite Series Youth Fundraiser Clinics

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Top Riders to Educate Ontario Youth and Raise Funds for Dressage

A new fundraising series will showcase this winter for Ontario Junior and Young Riders. The “Dressage Frostbite Series” was started because Ontario has talented riders that need support. This series will give Canadian youth the chance to learn from some of the best riders in the nation.

There will be a series of fundraising clinics for eight months beginning in October. At each clinic these talented young youth will have the opportunity to ride with a different Olympian, Short Listed “A” Rider or “O” judge. The goal will be to further their skills to prepare them for what is hoped to be a very successful 2013 show season.

The ultimate goal is to not only help these riders develop their skills, but to also bring the equine high performance community together to inspire the young riders who live in Ontario, Canada.

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Community/Charity, Fundraisers, Jennifer Ward

JustWorld Ambassador Takes Fundraising Initiative to New Heights Madison McDougall Helps Thunderbird Show Park Raise $15,000

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Fundraising efforts at the Thunderbird Show Park in Langley, BC, helped raise $15,000 for JustWorld International. Photo by Kim McDougall

Langley, British Columbia – JustWorld Rider Ambassador Madison McDougall has helped the Thunderbird Show Park, in Langley, BC, raise $15,000 in support of JustWorld International.  For the second year in a row, Thunderbird hosted a number of fundraising initiatives in conjunction with their summer tournament show series.  Wildly successful and highly entreating, all of the funds raised from the events will go to support the ‘Adopt a Project’ campaign, which identifies opportunities to support a number of highly successful nutrition, health and hygiene, education, and leadership and cultural development programs.

McDougall was inspired to take on a leadership role in Thunderbird’s fundraising efforts after seeing firsthand the work JustWorld is doing.

“I went to Guatemala with JustWorld in April,” explained McDougall, 18, who has been a JustWorld Rider Ambassador for the past two years.  “It was an absolutely life changing experience!  We went to the project site and the kids there amazed me.  They face so much uncertainty and sorrow in their lives, but they always seem to be smiling and happy, always saying ‘I love you.’  You come home and complain about the color of your hair, and suddenly realize that doesn’t really seem important anymore.”

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Community/Charity, Competitions, Events, Fundraisers, Jennifer Ward, Show Jumping

Jumping for Dreams at the Canadian Show Jumping Tournament

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Children’s Wish recipient Gabrielle Malouin with Canadian Olympian Ian Millar and his daughter, Amy. Photo by Cealy Tetley

Palgrave, Ontario – It’s more than just the outstanding competition that draws hundreds of competitors to the Canadian Show Jumping Tournament each year.  Running at the Caledon Equestrian Park in Palgrave, ON, from September 19-23, 2012, the annual event also plays host to the Jumping for Dreams Celebration, in support of the Children’s Wish Foundation of Canada.

Held on Saturday and Sunday, September 22 and 23, the two-day celebration features a number of ways for competitors, spectators and sponsors to get involved and help raise funds for the non-profit foundation dedicated to fulfilling wishes of children diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses.

“I think we’re one of the only shows that places such a heavy focus on a charity,” said Linda Pabst of Nobleton, ON, a long-time volunteer at the tournament who acts as Chair of the Children’s Wish Jumping for Dreams committee and the Unique Boutiques and Family Village committee.  “There are always various aspects to the fundraising we do during the tournament, but it’s a very important cause.  All of the volunteers and staff work their hearts and souls out to try and make it an amazing event year after year.  The best part is watching it all come together and making these dreams come true.”

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Community/Charity, Competitions, Events, Fundraisers, Jennifer Ward, Polo

Gstaad Polo Tournament Benefits JustWorld International

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20,000 Swiss francs were raised for JustWorld International during the Hublot Polo Gold Cup. Photo by JustWorld International

Gstaad, Switzerland – The Gstaad Polo Club played host to JustWorld International’s first ever polo fundraising event, raising 20,000 Swiss francs during the prestigious Hublot Polo Gold Cup held August 16 to 19 in Gstaad, Switzerland.  JustWorld International is a not-for-profit, humanitarian organization, which works as a catalyst for positive change in the developing world by helping impoverished children.

Four teams took to the field to battle for top spot, all while raising awareness and funds for JustWorld International.  For each goal scored, the tournament donated 100 francs to benefit children at JustWorld’s project site in Cambodia.  The announcers also took each goal as an opportunity to raise awareness about JustWorld’s programs, making each one count for so much more than simply a single point scored in the game.

A total of 54 goals were scored over the two-day competition, raising 5,400 francs.  Further donations by Gstaad Polo Club President and tournament organizer Pierre Genecand as well as other generous donors brought the total amount raised to 20,000 Swiss francs.

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Auctions, Community/Charity, Competitions, Events, Fundraisers, Hunter/Equitation, Jennifer Ward, Show Jumping

JustWorld International Partners with Hampton Classic Horse Show

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The JustWorld International Horseless Horse Show and Silent Auction will take place August 31 during the 2012 Hampton Classic in Bridgehampton, NY. Photo by Sportfot.com

Bridgehampton, New York – For the sixth consecutive year, Just World International will partner with the Hampton Classic Horse Show taking place August 26 to September 2, 2012, in Bridgehampton, NY.

For the past five years, JustWorld International and the Hampton Classic Horse Show have enjoyed a successful partnership promoting JustWorld’s dedication to helping underprivileged children in developing nations around the world.

This year, the Hampton Classic Horse Show will once again feature several JustWorld fundraising and awareness events including the popular Horseless Horse Show and Silent Auction.  Beginning at approximately 4 p.m. during the Exhibitor’s Party on Friday, August 31, the JustWorld International Horseless Horse Show invites children of all ages to compete on foot in a variety of different classes including Short Stirrup Jumpers, Children’s Jumper, High Jump Puissance, Pair Relay Jumpers and a Grand Prix with a Jump-Off.  Ribbons and prizes will be presented in all divisions.

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Championships, Community/Charity, Competitions, Events, Fundraisers, Hunter/Equitation, Jennifer Ward, Show Jumping

Fantastic Weekend for JustWorld International in France

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Fundraising events were held for JustWorld International during the European Pony Championship in Fontainebleau, France, and the CSI5* Jumping Chantilly in Chantilly, France. Photo courtesy of JustWorld International

Fontainebleau and Chantilly, France – JustWorld International’s European supporters helped raise 5,500€ during the European Pony Championship held July 15 to 22 in Fontainebleau, France, and the CSI5* Jumping Chantilly held July 19 to 22 in Chantilly, France, for the not-for-profit, humanitarian organization, which works as a catalyst for positive change in the developing world by helping impoverished children.  The fundraising efforts marked the official JustWorld International re-launch in Europe.

Fundraising coordinator Tess Nooren helped by Andrea Gamboa and Sacha Bianovici had their work cut out for them during the JustWorld International Horseless Horse Show at the European Pony Championship.  More than 80 competitors took part in the JustWorld signature fundraising event, racing around a course of obstacles on foot, attempting to leave all the jumps in place while finishing in the fastest time.  Participants competed in four separate classes, judged by official judge Gilles Petit, including the Mini Prix, Grand Prix, Pair Relay and Puissance, with announcers Alison Drummond and Yannick Bichon commentating on the action, and dedicated volunteer Xavier Boudon making it all happen.

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