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Kevin Staut Travels to Cambodia as JustWorld International Ambassador

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Jessica Newman (left) and Kevin Staut prepare for an interview with Equidia.

Phnom Penh, Cambodia – “I am going to take a break,” Kevin Staut announced at the end of September, “…and I am staying away from show jumping arenas this fall.” Truth be told, his ‘break’ is only relative to show jumping. The French rider flew to Phnom Penh, Cambodia on October 4 where he will visit two schools (Stung Mean Chey and Borey Keila) supported by JustWorld International, an organization for which he has been a Rider Ambassador since 2007. This trip also coincides with the launch of JustWorld’s new Give 4 Good Campaign for which the rider has become the representative of the “Education in Cambodia” cause.

“This four-day trip has been scheduled for a long time and is in direct line with Staut’s long-term involvement with JustWorld International,” a supporter reaffirmed last spring.

“As an Ambassador for JustWorld International, I now feel ready to do more than just donate a percentage of the prize-money I’ve won in competition,” said Staut.

In Phnom Penh, Staut will meet children at two schools that welcome roughly 830 pupils and their families in a place located not far from a slum. The rider will interact with the school children, participate in their classes, and share his experiences as a sportsman. He will also meet the volunteers who work at this project on a daily basis and interact with them, but above all, learn from them.

Equidia TV will accompany Kevin and the JustWorld International team to visit the project in Cambodia and help raise awareness in the equestrian community. Kevin explains, “Equidia is the ideal media partner to make people aware of the organization and its activities.” Equidia will film Staut during his visit in Phnom Penh and broadcast the report on Equidia Life this fall.

Photo By: Agence R&B Presse/Pascal Renauldon
Photo By: Agence R&B Presse/Pascal Renauldon

For the 2009 European Champion this trip will be emotional as his sister, Jade, will accompany him to visit the project. “Jade was adopted when she was 6 months old. She was born in Phnom Penh, but she has never been back there since she first arrived in France. I am very much looking forward to experiencing this trip with her,” said Staut.

For JustWorld International, Staut’s visit to the project in Cambodia is yet another display of his involvement with the cause and of his invaluable support. Jessica Newman, Founder and Executive Director of JustWorld International, explains that “Kevin’s further involvement and his visit to the project in Cambodia brings his support to a new level. Equidia will provide us with an exceptional means to raising awareness in the equestrian community. This visit and the report showcased on Equidia Life will contribute to increased awareness for JustWorld’s efforts and teach viewers about the reality of the living conditions for hundreds of children in Cambodia.”

Kevin Staut is to arrive in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on the evening of Saturday, October 5 and stay through Tuesday, October 8.

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Community/Charity, Hunter/Equitation, Show Jumping

JustWorld Returns to the American Gold Cup for Third Year as a Charity Partner

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The JustWorld International Horseless Horse Show will take place on Sunday. Photo by Carrie Wirth.

North Salem, NY – September 10, 2013 – The 2013 American Gold Cup is right around the corner and soon Old Salem Farm in North Salem, NY, will be filled with the top-tier athletes and excited onlookers. The American Gold Cup is one of the most prestigious competitions in the nation, and the organizers, Stadium Jumping and Old Salem Farm, are pleased to partner with JustWorld International as a charity partner. A number of very special JustWorld activities will be highlighted throughout the week, all of which will provide support for JustWorld’s mission to provide nutrition, health, hygiene, and education, as well as leadership and cultural development programs for impoverished children.

JustWorld International works throughout the international equestrian community, using its extensive networks to fund and sustain programs that provide basic needs to children with little opportunity to receive support from other sources. While many nonprofit organizations focus primarily on providing short-term assistance to developing countries, JustWorld’s goals are long-term, focusing its efforts on some of the poorest communities in countries such as Honduras, Cambodia, and Guatemala where public education is limited or inaccessible, threatening many children’s chances for productive lives.

The American Gold Cup will be another excellent opportunity for JustWorld to raise much needed funding for these tremendously worthwhile causes.

Thursday, September 12, JustWorld will kick off the week’s festivities with the Dyer Equestrian Trunk Show, which will take place on the Terrace overlooking the Grand Prix field from 1-5:30 pm. Dyer Equestrian and JustWorld International invite you to join them to shop the cause and celebrate the launch of the exclusive Dyer for JustWorld show shirt. A percentage of proceeds from all the sales during this event will be donated directly to JustWorld.

The excitement will continue, as competitors in the $200,000 American Gold Cup FEI CSI 4*-W World Cup Qualifier prepare to take center stage Sunday at 2 p.m. The Grand Prix athletes will be up for auction Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning. The auction will conclude as soon as the first horse enters the ring Sunday afternoon, so participants must act fast! The JustWorld Calcutta will take place during the Grand Prix, allowing the fun to continue.

On Sunday, the JustWorld International signature Horseless Horse Show will take place prior to the start of the American Gold Cup on the Old Salem Grand Prix field at 11:30 a.m. There are classes for all ages with an entry fee of $15, with all proceeds benefitting JustWorld International. Entries can be made at the horse show office ahead of time or at the JustWorld table the morning of the event. The JustWorld International Horseless Horse Show allows children to experience show jumping like the top athletes on the Grand Prix field, only on foot.

The American Gold Cup will also mark the beginning of the JustWorld International GIVE 4 GOOD Campaign. The campaign will allow donors and supporters to identify with a cause they feel strongly about by supporting JustWorld’s crucial pillars. JustWorld gives the community the passion to come together, to unite for children across the globe. JustWorld International helps to provide impoverished children in Cambodia, Guatemala and Honduras with education, daily meals, medical care, and access to leadership and cultural development programs.

This campaign is the chance to put a smile on a child’s face, to take something that is so normal for everyday life, and fulfill their dreams. The JustWorld GIVE 4 GOOD campaign opens the door for that defining moment and offers compassionate supporters the opportunity to choose a cause that is close to their hearts.

JustWorld offers a dozen worthy causes from which to choose and although the choice may be difficult, the impact is overwhelming. You will have the opportunity to learn about the programs, projects and visions that are the pillars for a just world. With over 500 JustWorld Ambassadors in more than 40 countries, it is nothing short of passion that acts as the driving force for the GIVE 4 GOOD campaign.

JustWorld International’s Rider Ambassadors raise awareness and funds for their programs. Because of these Ambassadors, JustWorld supporters learn about the needs of others across the globe as they give thousands of children a leg up to a brighter future.

For more information, contact Amber Warren +1-315-694-0616, awarren@justworldinternational.org.

The official prize list for this year’s event is available on line at: www.stadiumjumping.com or www.theamericangoldcup.com.

Results are available at www.ShowNet.biz.

Coverage of American Gold Cup will be provided by ShowNet to the USEF Network at: http://usefnetwork.com/.

About the American Gold Cup

The American Gold Cup will feature world-class and Olympic athletes, such as current World Cup Show Jumping Champion Beezie Madden and Olympic Gold Medalist McLain Ward. Also confirmed to compete are show jumping mega-stars Reed Kessler, Kent Farrington, Margie Engle, Pan American Games Gold Medalist Christine McCrea and many more, all vying to secure their position at the 2014 FEI World Cup Finals in Lyon, France.

Highlights of the schedule include the $33,000 Don Little Memorial Welcome Stake on Thursday, the $100,000 American Gold Cup Qualifier presented by Double H Farm and Windsor Show Stables on Friday and the $50,000 Hermes Classic on Saturday. The featured event, the coveted $200,000 American Gold Cup, Presented by Suncast, will be held on Sunday, September 15, 2013 and broadcast on NBC Sports Network the following Sunday, September 22, 2013, at 4:30 p.m. EST.

The American Gold Cup will also feature a full array of jumper classes, including sections for Children and Adult Jumpers, Low and High Junior/Amateur Jumpers, plus Young Jumpers and Open Jumpers. New this year, the Zone 2 ASPCA Maclay Regional Championships will be held on Saturday in the Old Salem Farm indoor arena.

Old Salem Farm, located an hour north of New York City, boasts a state-of-the-art stabling facility, an historic pristine grass Grand Prix field and outstanding competition and schooling arenas, all of which are surrounded by one of the world’s most quaint and picturesque competition venue settings. For the past two years, the Old Salem Farm competitions have been recognized by the North American Riders Group (NARG) on their NARG Top 25 List. For more information on Old Salem Farm, including its year-long competition schedule, prize lists, clinics, boarding, lessons and training, visit www.oldsalemfarm.net.

For further information, visit: www.stadiumjumping.com or www.theamericangoldcup.com.

43rd Annual American Gold Cup Fast Facts

What: The $200,000 American Gold Cup FEI World Cup Qualifying Competition CSI4*-W

When: September 11-15, 2013

Where: Old Salem Farm, 190 June Road, North Salem, NY

Hours:
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Wednesday – Saturday with the ASPCA Regional Championships on Saturday afternoon
Sunday: Gates open at 11 a.m. with family activities with the $200,000 American Gold Cup, Presented by Suncast, an FEI World Cup Qualifying Competition CSI4*-W at 2 p.m.

Prize List and Entries: Click here to download your copy of the prize list. Go to www.stadiumjumping.com and www.theamericangoldcup.com for the schedule, entry form and Region 2 East ASPCA/NHSAA Maclay Regional Championship information and entry form.

Facility: Old Salem Farm is New York State’s Westchester County’s premier equestrian facility, offering 26 annual competitions, boarding, top-level training and sales. It offers state-of-the-art facilities surrounded by 120 gorgeous acres.

Stabling:
Stalls are 10 x 10 and housed under canvas. The FEI stalls are 10 x 12 and stabling area will be secured by fencing with 24/7 security. FEI horses will be scheduled to school separately from non-FEI horses. Schedules will be posted and riders will be given notification of times during the horse inspection.

Parking:
Available on the grounds

Directions:
From Interstate 84 or Interstate 287: Take interstate 684 to exit 8 (Hardscrabble Road), turn right. Old Salem Farm is on the right.

Information:
Before Show – before 9/7/12 941-744-5465 800-237-8924
During Show – 914-669-5610  ext 201
Stable office – 941-744-5465
Prize List Advertising – 941-744-5465
Vendors – Matt Morrissey 941-915-3457

Website – www.theamericangoldcup.com

Televised Broadcast: The 2013 American Gold Cup, Presented by Suncast will be broadcast on NBC Sports Sunday, September 22 at 4:30 p.m. EST.

Tickets:

Weekdays: Admission is free to the public
Saturday and Sunday: Admission is $15 per person, $10 per child 4-12 years and seniors 65+, children 3 and under are free.

Gates open at:
Wednesday – Saturday: 8 a.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m.

Tickets are available at the gate and online at www.theamericangoldcup.com.

Jockey Club:

The Jockey Club offers full service gourmet cuisine and beverages for tables of six and eight. Click here to reserve your Jockey Club table. New this year, The American Gold Cup is adding luxury suites for parties of 10 or more on the second floor of the Jockey Club. For more information and to reserve your American Gold Cup luxury suite, contact Matt Morrissey at: matt.morrissey@stadiumjumping.com.

Charity Partners:

JustWorld International
http://www.justworldinternational.org/

ASPCA
http://aspca.org/

Sponsorship Opportunities:

April Wehle
561.459.9259
aprilw@stadiumjumping.com

Connie Sawyer
518.461.6288
sawyer.equestrianevents@gmail.com

Advertising Opportunities:

Mary Silcox 800-237-8924
mary.silcox@stadiumjumping.com

Ring dimensions and footing:
Grand Prix Field 350′x450′, footing bluegrass mix turf. Grand Prix Annex 200′x250′, Schooling 130′x170′. Jumper Annex 146′x307′, Schooling 155′x173′. Indoor 115′x195′, Schooling 74′x135′. Hunter 138′x243′, Schooling 108′x158′. Footing in all arenas is all weather German-designed fiber and sand.

Hotels:

Official Hotel of the American Gold Cup
Danbury Crown Plaza
http://danburyplaza-px.trvlclick.com/
(877) 270 1393

Ridgefield, NY
West Lane Inn (203) 438-7323

Brewster, NY 5-10 min
Heidi’s Motel (845) 279-8011

Mt. Kisco, NY 5-10 min
Holiday Inn (914) 241-2600

Danbury, CT 10-20 min from grounds
Hilton Gardens (203) 205-2000
Comfort Inn (203) 205-0800
Danbury Plaza (203) 795-0600
Ethan Allen (203) 774-1776
Spring Hill Suites (203) 744-7333
Residence Inn (203) 797-1256

Management:
Stadium Jumping, Inc.
1301 Sixth Ave. West, Suite 406
Bradenton, FL 34205
Tel: 941-744-5465
Fax: 941-744-0874

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Community/Charity

JustWorld International Returns as Charity Partner for the 2013 Hampton Classic Horse Show

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Bridgehampton, NY – August 8, 2013 – JustWorld International will once again return to the 38th Hampton Classic Horse Show for a week of top-tier equestrian competition. The week will consist of shopping, entertainment and family events for all who attend from August 25 – September 1, 2013. This will be the seventh year that JustWorld and the Hampton Classic Horse Show have joined together to raise funds from within the global equestrian community to help provide education, nutrition, healthcare and vocational training programs to children in impoverished communities around the world. It is time for everyone to mark their calendars as JustWorld introduces their highly anticipated events, as well as an all-new light-hearted contest.

The hardworking 2013 Hampton Classic Junior Committee, co-chaired by Gabrielle Hero and Sarah Brandow, is working diligently to collect marvelous must-have silent auction items to benefit JustWorld during the exhibitor party on Friday, August 30, 2013. The silent auction has been nothing short of a success since its conception, and this year promises a “can’t miss” opportunity for all. The Hampton Classic Junior Committee is also helping to organize the widely popular JustWorld International Horseless Horse Show, as well as the newly developed JustWorld Penny Wars.

The war will be on during the 2013 Hampton Classic Horse Show. It will be barn against barn August 27-30, as each barn races to raise the most money in the inaugural Penny War. All proceeds will benefit the JustWorld projects in Cambodia, Honduras and Guatemala. To get involved, please e-mail Caitlin Demaree at cdemaree@justworldinternational.org or visit JustWorld International at the Hampton Classic information booth.

JustWorld010662Among the faces in the crowd for the 2013 Hampton Classic Horseless Horse Show will be the future generations of our sport, aspiring to one day sit in the saddle and tackle the course in the same way their idols will during the $250,000 FTI Grand Prix & FEI World Cup Qualifier. Their time may come even earlier than expected thanks to JustWorld International’s signature Horseless Horse Show. The competitors will participate in the fun and athletic event against more than 100 contenders of all ages. They will be faced with human-sized jumps in a course set very similar to those seen in the show jumping competitions. The Horseless Horse Show will take place during the exhibitor party on Friday, August 30, providing entertainment to more than 1,000 attendees.

JustWorld still has sponsorships available for the 2013 Hampton Classic Horseless Horse Show. Sponsor opportunities are available on multiple levels: class sponsorships and a title sponsorship. The cost of the class sponsorships range from $2,500 – $5,000 and the title sponsorship is available for $7,500. To participate as a sponsor, please e-mail Sabrina Jurak at sjurak@justworldinternational.org.

These events would not be possible without the dedication of the Hampton Classic Junior Committee members: Allison Toffolon, Ariel Leshem, Brooke Banks, Dylann Ephraimson, Grace Powers, Halle Murphy, Hannah Toohey, Kelsey Calabro, Kira Kerkorian, Louisa Soohoo, Madeline Briggs, Mallory Robalino, Matthew Acevedo, Olivia Mulvey, Sabrina Kalimian, Sam Ephraimson and Sima Morgello.

Founded in 2003 by Jessica Newman, JustWorld International is a not-for-profit, humanitarian organization, which funds life-changing nutrition, health and hygiene, education, as well as leadership and cultural development programs for impoverished children in Cambodia, Honduras and Guatemala.  There are currently more than 500 Rider and Technical Official Ambassadors representing 40 different countries, whose efforts to support JustWorld’s projects have raised in excess of $6 million to date.  For more information on JustWorld, please visit www.justworldinternational.org.

JustWorld International is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization in the United States and a registered Association 1901 in France both for which donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. In addition, tax-deductible donations are accepted in Canada and Switzerland. JustWorld International has no political or religious affiliation.

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Community/Charity

Swiss National Equestrian Federation & Longines CSIO St. Gallen Make JustWorld International Official Charity Partner

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Jessica Newman, Charles Troillet and Nayla Stoessel. Photo By: Angelika Nido.

St. Gallen, Switzerland – May 29, 2013 – It has been a summer of firsts for JustWorld International. The Swiss National Equestrian Federation has selected JustWorld International as its official charity partner. The Swiss National Equestrian Federation is the first European National Federation to make such a commitment. The Longines CSIO St. Gallen of Switzerland has also stepped forward to join the Swiss National Equestrian Federation, in becoming the first international show jumping event in Switzerland to support the non-profit organization. These relationships are ideal for JustWorld International. With their help, JustWorld will be able to fulfill its mission of raising funds within the global equestrian community to help provide education, nutrition, healthcare and vocational training programs to underprivileged children in impoverished communities around the world.

The announcement of the new partnership with the Swiss National Equestrian Federation was made during the CSIO press conference in St. Gallen. “We love the idea that equestrian athletes, organizers and National Federations can help change the world by contributing to better living conditions for underprivileged children,” Charles Troillet, President of the Swiss National Equestrian Federation, stated.

Through its various communications, marketing and events, the Swiss National Equestrian Federation will help raise awareness, promote fundraising activities and help encourage their members to get involved with JustWorld.

In line with the initiative of the Swiss National Equestrian Federation, The Longines CSIO St. Gallen, which will take place from May 30 until June 2, has become the first international show jumping event in Switzerland to support JustWorld. Longines, in partnership with the CSIO will be making a donation to JustWorld each time their jumps are cleared during Sunday’s Longines Grand Prix.

President of the CSIO Switzerland Nayla Stoessel hopes that this partnership will open new doors for JustWorld in Switzerland. “It seems essential to us, as well as natural, to support JustWorld . We are particularly happy about Longines agreeing to take part in this project with us,” Stoessel explained. “Moreover, we are proud to be contributing to JustWorld and introducing the Swiss equestrian world to the activities of JustWorld and opportunities to get involved.”

Jessica Newman, Founder and Executive Director of JustWorld International, is grateful to the Swiss National Equestrian Federation and the CSIO St. Gallen for its valuable support. “We are thrilled to have the Swiss Federation become the first European National Federation to support JustWorld. This support means a lot to us. We have been very active in North America for the past 10 years, and the partnership with the Swiss Federation will help us start raising awareness of JustWorld in Europe.”

“I would like to express my deepest gratitude to Charles Troillet the Swiss Federation, Nayla Stoessel and the CSIO St. Gallen organizing committee for their enthusiastic support. We are honored to be part of such a prestigious equestrian event, and hope that this is the beginning of a long-term collaboration.” Switzerland is a country of true horsemen and women. Together we will make a difference,” Newman concluded.

Founded in 2003 by Jessica Newman, JustWorld International is a not-for-profit, humanitarian organization, which funds life-changing nutrition, health and hygiene, education, as well as leadership and cultural development programs for impoverished children in Cambodia, Honduras and Guatemala.  There are currently more than 500 Rider and Technical Official Ambassadors representing 40 different countries, whose efforts to support JustWorld’s projects have raised in excess of $6 million to date.  For more information on JustWorld, please visit www.justworldinternational.org.

For more information, please contact:
JustWorld Switzerland, Magali Dubois Vaucher, tel +41 78 608 03 23 magali@compear.ch

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Community/Charity, Phelps Media Group

JustWorld International Partners with Private Tutoring Services for Pilot Leadership Development Program

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Wellington, FL – January 5, 2013 – JustWorld International is thrilled to announce the commencement of their Leadership Development Program, beginning this January. The program will run January 21 – March 4, 2013, and will aid youth leaders in becoming educated philanthropists. The youth of our generation are the future of philanthropy in society. The JustWorld Leadership Development Program will guide them the essential skills to understand the mission and work of a philanthropist, while building the next generation of leaders committed to building and maintaining a just world.

In partnership with Private Tutoring Services, JustWorld has worked in tandem to build an experiential program that will not only cultivate leadership potential, but also provide a basic understanding of philanthropy in the 21st Century. Held every Monday, January 21 – March 3, 2013, at the Palm Beach International Academy, located in Wellington, FL, students will gain knowledge from professionals in the field with an outstanding lineup of speakers, team evaluations, brainstorming and multimedia tools.

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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, 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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Art/Photography, Benefits, Community/Charity, Competitions, Events, Phelps Media Group, Show Jumping

American Gold Cup Festivities Benefit JustWorld International

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North Salem, NY – September 15, 2012 – The American Gold Cup at Old Salem Farm in North Salem, New York, JustWorld International and Stadium Jumping, Inc., welcomed exhibitors, sponsors, and guests to a cocktail party Friday evening in the Main Barn of the well-appointed facility.

Competitors, sponsors, family and friends mingled and enjoyed live music, food and good cheer while horses to be offered in the OnlyJumpers.com New York Auction were demonstrated in the arena. Two miniature horses included in Saturday’s auction were also presented. The proceeds from the sale of the miniature horses will benefit JustWorld International.

A drawing for a Jeffrey Terreson original painting will go to support JustWorld International and their Adopt a Project campaign. By Friday night $2,400 was raised. The drawing runs through Sunday. JustWorld will hold their popular Horseless Horse Show benefit competition on Sunday before the $200,000 American Gold Cup CSI4*-W FEI World Cup event.

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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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