WELLINGTON, FL – March 7, 2011 – It’s a sell out for dinner, but performance seating is still available for the Fete Cheval to benefit The EQUUS Foundation and presented by Foundation Farm, which will be held on Friday, March 11, 2011, at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, Florida. Performance seats are $100 per person and include an open bar and great entertainment!
One lucky winner of the Fete Cheval Rider Raffle will have the opportunity to ride with professional riders, Max Amaya, Pablo Barrios, Derek Braun, Molly Ashe Cawley, Nick Dellojoio, Mario Deslauriers, Hillary Dobbs, Sandy Ferrell, Brianne Goutal, Patricia Griffith, Charlie Jayne, Darragh Kenny, Laura Kraut, Kate Oliver, Rodrigo Pessoa, Kim Prince, Havens Schatt, Louise Serio, Shane Sweetnam, Jimmy Torano and McLain Ward. Raffle tickets at $100 per ticket will be on sale at the event. The winner must be a guest at the event, and wear appropriate riding attire for the games, including a riding helmet.
The International Club will be closed for the evening to focus all the festivities in the Special Events Tent, where, prior to the games, a cocktail reception, auction, and dinner will be held starting at 6:00 p.m.
Auction and Gift Sponsors include Dr. & Mrs. Vincent J. Abbatiello, Adequan, Beval Saddlery Ltd., Biba N.Y., Bobbie Braun, Companion Dogs & Philip Levine, Devoucoux, Equalign, Equifit, inc., Equine Artistry by Barbara, Georgetown Stable Outfitters, Hampton Classic Horse Show, Horse Shows by the Bay Equestrian Festival, Hunt Ltd., Parlanti, pucciManuli, Skid Row LLC by Skiffington & Widrow, Taylor Made Cafe, Turner & Co., and Windsor Manor.
Bring your cell phone! The highlight of the evening will be the gymkhana games, including favorites, Musical Stalls, Sit a Buck, and a Team Relay Race, concluding with the Final Ride-Off with the riders winning the games – judged by Ralph Caristo, Leo Conroy, and a guest judge from the audience. The audience will select a wild card to ride in the final Ride-Off using mobile texting.
“We are deeply grateful to Equestrian Sport Productions and our Fete Cheval sponsors for making this event possible”, said Co-Chairs Elizabeth Press, Clea Newman Soderlund, and Visse Wedell. Sponsors of the Fete Cheval presented by Foundation Farm, include Official Vehicle Sponsor, Buick & GMC; Gold Medal Sponsors, Artisan Farms & the Ziegler Family, Flavia Callari, Equestrian Sport Productions, Mr. & Mrs. John Ingram, Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Press, Juliet & Sam Reid and Clea & Kurt Soderlund; Silver Medal Sponsors, Beth Congel & Doug Ulrich and Sheila & Eric Goetzmann, Equifit, inc., and Jenny Belknap Kees & Timmy Kees; and Bronze Medal Sponsors, Patricia Adikes-Hill & Rosalind Schaefer, Bobbie & Derek Braun & Split Rock Farm, Jane Forbes Clark, Gregory W. Gingery, The Gochman Family, Hi Hopes Farm & the Oken Family, Louisburg Farm, The Maounis Family, Elizabeth Monaco & Neil M. McCarthy, Mr. & Mrs. Michael Strauss, and the Toffolon, Keenan & Caccamise Families.
For additional information on The EQUUS Foundation, Inc., visit the EQUUS website at www.equusfoundation.org or contact The EQUUS Foundation, Inc., at telephone (203) 259-1550, email to equus@equusfoundation.org.
FETE CHEVAL FAST FACTS
WHEN: Friday, March 11, 2011, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
WHERE: Special Events Tent & International Arena, Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, 14440 Pierson Road, Wellington, FL 33414
CO-CHAIRS: Elizabeth Press, Clea Newman Soderlund, and Visse Wedell.
EVENT COMMITTEE: Alexandra Cherubini & Camilo Alvarez, Beth Congel, Gregory W. Gingery, Becky & David Gochman, Sheila Goetzmann, Stephanie & John Ingram, Celene & Marc Oken, Juliet & Sam Reid, Katie & Jim Robinson and Carlene & Andrew Ziegler.
SPONSORS: Title Sponsor, Foundation Farm; Official Vehicle Sponsor, Buick & GMC; Gold Medal Sponsors, Artisan Farms & the Ziegler Family, Flavia Callari, Equestrian Sport Productions, Mr. & Mrs. John Ingram, Clea Newman Soderlund & Kurt Soderlund, Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Press, and Juliet & Sam Reid; Silver Medal Sponsors, Beth Congel & Doug Ulrich and Sheila & Eric Goetzmann, Equifit, inc., and Jenny Belknap Kees & Timmy Kees; and Bronze Medal Sponsors, Patricia Adikes-Hill & Rosalind Schaefer, Bobbie & Derek Braun & Split Rock Farm, Jane Forbes Clark, Gregory W. Gingery, The Gochman Family, Hi Hopes Farm & the Oken Family, Louisburg Farm, The Maounis Family, Elizabeth Monaco & Neil M. McCarthy, Mr. & Mrs. Michael Strauss, and the Toffolon, Keenan & Caccamise Families.
AUCTION & GIFT SPONSORS: Dr. & Mrs. Vincent J. Abbatiello, Adequan, Beval Saddlery Ltd., Biba N.Y., Bobbie Braun, Companion Dogs & Philip Levine, Devoucoux, Equalign, Equifit, inc., Equine Artistry by Barbara, Georgetown Stable Outfitters, Hampton Classic Horse Show, Horse Shows by the Bay Equestrian Festival, Hunt Ltd., Parlanti, pucciManuli, Skid Row LLC by Skiffington & Widrow, Taylor Made Cafe, Turner & Co., and Windsor Manor.
RIDERS: Max Amaya, Pablo Barrios, Derek Braun, Molly Ashe Cawley, Nick Dellojoio, Mario Deslauriers, Hillary Dobbs, Sandy Ferrell, Brianne Goutal, Patricia Griffith, Charlie Jayne, Darragh Kenny, Laura Kraut, Kate Oliver, Rodrigo Pessoa, Kim Prince, Havens Schatt, Louise Serio, Shane Sweetnam, Jimmy Torano and McLain Ward.
JUDGES: Ralph Caristo and Leo Conroy.
EMCEE: Mason Phelps, Jr.
ADMISSION: Dinner guests should arrive at 6:00 p.m. and check in at the Guest Check-In. Performance Only Guests should arrive by 7:30 p.m. Performance only seating at $100 per person including an open bar, dessert, and the entertainment. Bring your cell phone. The audience will vote live to select the wild card rider for the Finale using mobile texting. Bring your riding attire, including your riding helmet, if you want to ride. The winner of the Fete Cheval Rider Raffle will ride with the professionals.
ATTIRE: Casual Chic.
PARKING: Enter the Spectator Entrance at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center – valet parking will be available.
CONTACT: Lynn Coakley at 203-259-1550; email equus@equusfoundation.org.
For additional information on The EQUUS Foundation, Inc., visit the EQUUS website at www.equusfoundation.org or contact The EQUUS Foundation, Inc., at telephone (203) 259-1550, email to equus@equusfoundation.org.
About The EQUUS Foundation, Inc.
The EQUUS Foundation, Inc., established in August 2002, as a 501(c)(3) national charitable foundation, seeks to raise public awareness of the value of the horse in society through education and the awarding of grants to charities that use the horse to benefit the public, promote the health and welfare of horses, and elevate the equestrian sport as a whole.
The Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors, which is responsible for the selection of the grant recipients. The Board includes: Jenny Belknap Kees, Chairman; Catherine Herman, Vice Chairman; Jane FitzGerald, Secretary/Treasurer; Lynn Coakley, President; David Distler, David Goodwin, Patricia Keenan, Frank Madden, Richard Mitchell DVM, Clea Newman Soderlund, Susan Weber and Visse Wedell.
Thanks to the generosity of its donors, The EQUUS Foundation helps thousands of people and horses each year. Over $1.5 million in grants has been awarded since the first awards in 2003. Donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. Contact The EQUUS Foundation, Inc., at 168 Long Lots Road, Westport, CT 06880, Tele: (203) 259-1550, E-Mail: equus@equusfoundation.org, website: www.equusfoundation.org.
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