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Who Will Rein Supreme? Find Out … Feb. 1

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Presented by Wellington Classic Dressage at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center in West Palm Beach, Fla.

Presenting the 2013 EAF Luminary Award to R. Bruce Duchossois!

Join us for a spectacular night of reining with world-class dressage, show jumping, hunter and polo teams! Featuring great food and drinks at the Taste of Charity sponsored by Tito’s Vodka, exciting auctions and a fun country western band.

Buy your tables and tickets now!

Don’t miss the best event of 2013!

See the Nov. 2012 press release here.

Equestrian Aid Foundation | 11924 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 22-377 | Wellington | FL | 33414

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Daryl Portela Wins $10,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby Recognizing EAF!

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EAF Board Members Monique Keitz and R. Bruce Duchossois present the awards to Daryl Portela and Winner. Photo: Jack Mancini

The $10,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby Classic, sponsored by Summerfield Farm and recognizing the Equestrian Aid Foundation, featured two rounds of competition on Nov. 25 with a win for Daryl Portela and James B. Pirtle Enterprises Inc.’s Winner.

Cheering spectators filled the stands throughout the class of 43 rides in the first round and a returning 12 for the Handy class at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center during the South Florida Hunter Jumper Association Charity Horse Show.

In a very close competition, Portela and Winner ended up tied with Holly Orlando and Biale’, owned by Catherine Nicholas, overall, but their second round score put them on top.

Portela and Winner, trained by Jimmy Torano, scored an 86.5 and then a 92 for their 178.5 total and the win. Orlando and Biale’ scored a 90 and 88.5 for their 178.5 and second place honors. Third went to Kelley Farmer. See all the results here.

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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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Equestrian Aid Foundation Achieves $2 Million Milestone in Helping Equestrians in Need

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WELLINGTON, Fla. (Oct. 31, 2012) – September marked a huge milestone for the Equestrian Aid Foundation (EAF). The 16-year-old nonprofit has now distributed more than $2 million in aid for medical, healthcare, rehabilitation and essential expenses – such as housing and food – to its recipients throughout their time of need. EAF financially assists equestrians, horsemen and equine-related professionals who are suffering from catastrophic illnesses and injuries.

Currently the EAF provides funding for severe illnesses, major injuries and critical medical emergencies for 25 recipients totaling nearly $15,000 per month. The EAF reached its $1 million mark in grant funding in July of 2008 and received its 100th application for assistance at the beginning of this year.

“This milestone is so much more than a number. It represents all the people who have needed the Equestrian Aid Foundation to get through a really tough time, as well as all the donors who understood the responsibility we have as equestrians to take care of our own,” said R. Scot Evans, president of the EAF and one of its several founders. “Thanks to our many donors through the years, the Equestrian Aid Foundation has been able to make a monumental difference in the lives of so many that share our passion for horses and horse sports.”

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Equestrian Aid Foundation Introduces 2nd Silk Scarf in the Zen Horse Collection to Assist Equestrians in Need

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WELLINGTON, Fla. (April 30, 2012) – Zen Horse Koi, the second in a series of collectible silk scarves to benefit the Equestrian Aid Foundation (EAF), is now available for sale. The scarf, designed by renowned artist Linda Bruff Luster, features rich, complementary colors that create wearable art. It can also be framed to produce a stunning focal point to any room. The sale of the scarves will benefit the EAF, which provides financial assistance for horsemen who are catastrophically injured or ill throughout their time of need.

The Zen Horse Koi scarf is available for $175 online at the EAF website – www.equestrianaidfoundation.org. It is 100 percent silk. Its unique size, 24” x 72”, makes it easily worn as a scarf or shawl.

The Zen Horse Scarf project to benefit the EAF was underwritten by long-time supporter Karen Long Dwight, ensuring the entire purchase price helps EAF recipients in need.

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Equestrian Aid Foundation Auction Offers Spectacular Items and Raises over $35,000 during Palm Beach Dressage Derby

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Carol Cohen, second from left, won the breeding to World Champion Totilas during the Equestrian Aid Foundation/Palm Beach Dressage Derby ‘Inspection Reception’ auction. (Photo courtesy of Mary Phelps)

Wellington, FL (March 27, 2012) – The fourth annual Equestrian Aid (EAF) Palm Beach Dressage Derby “Inspection Reception” Fundraiser exceeded expectations, showing just how generous the dressage community is to their fellow equestrians.  The evening of bidding raised just over $35,000 for the EAF, and included some of the most spectacular and unique auction items to date.  The Equestrian Aid Foundation’s purpose is to help equestrians who have fallen on hard times, and the auction took place Thursday, March 1st at the beautiful Equestrian Estates show grounds immediately following the FEI Jog for the famous Palm Beach Dressage Derby CDI.

“The Palm Beach Dressage Derby kickoff party is a long standing tradition, with history going back over fifteen years,” said Mary Phelps, one of the key organizers and promoters of the event.  “Four years ago the kickoff party was turned over to the Equestrian Aid Foundation, and we want to thank all who have contributed to its success over the years.”  Items were on display in the elegant “Beer Garden,” a new addition to the historic show grounds.  The Equestrian Aid Foundation has delivered financial assistance to equestrians, horsemen, and equine professionals who are suffering from catastrophic illness or injuries throughout their time of need and relies on the generous funding of the equestrian community.

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Totilas Breeding Offered to Benefit Equestrian Aid Foundation at Palm Beach Dressage Derby Fundraiser

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WELLINGTON, Fla. (Feb. 21, 2012) – The fourth annual Equestrian Aid Foundation “Inspection Reception” Fundraiser will be held Thursday, March 1, from 5-8 pm at the Palm Beach Dressage Derby in Loxahatchee, Fla. The highlight of the evening will be the live bidding for a breeding to World and Olympic Champion Totilas. To register to bid by phone or text, please contact skursar@gmail.com or call 704.650.1604 before Wed., Feb. 29 at 2 pm to arrange a bidder’s assistant. Only those present to bid or those registered to bid offsite will be eligible to win this exciting opportunity.

Guests will enjoy a fabulous meal and drinks at the beautiful show grounds at the Horse Park at Equestrian Estates immediately following the FEI Jog. Courtney King-Dye will be the guest of honor. Items will be on display at noon in the IHS Palm Beach Derby gathering place, “The Beer Garden,” to bid on items or make donations.

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Team FarmVet Does It Again!

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Second Annual Sidelines Tetrathlon Presented by MeadowView & The Riggio Family a Great Success

EAF recipient Rick Albertson and Courtney King-Dye judged the dressage phase of the competition with assistance from Koryn Staehling (far right). Photo credit: Sarah Dodge

WELLINGTON, Fla. (Feb. 14, 2012) – The FarmVet team of Christian Currey, Ashley Holzer, Candice King and Whistle Uys proved to be the team to beat again this year as they won the Second Annual Sidelines Tetrathlon. Presented by MeadowView & The Riggio Family, the FarmVet team took the early lead to beat teams MeadowView, Palm Beach Equine Clinic and newcomer Flintfields Horse Park. The annual event, which benefits the Equestrian Aid Foundation, was held Sunday, February 5, 2012, in West Palm Beach, Fla.

The Jim Brandon Equestrian Center was transformed into the Wild West – complete with a saloon and jail, where some guests spent part of the evening after being secured by the sheriff’s posse. The saloon, by PortAParty, created a great environment for football fans with four large-screen TVs. Guests were welcomed with signature cocktails from Tito’s Handmade Vodka and appetizers from Oli’s Fashion Grill. Event co-chairmen R. Bruce Duchossois and R. Scot Evans presented an evening of equestrian competition, great food, games and silent auction experiences.

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Equestrian Aid Foundation Ready for Second Annual Sidelines Tetrathlon

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Jane Forbes Clark to Receive Inaugural Luminary Award; Sarah B. Willeman Also to Be Honored

WELLINGTON, Fla. (Jan. 31, 2012) – The second-annual Sidelines Equestrian Tetrathlon Presented by MeadowView & The Riggio Family to benefit the Equestrian Aid Foundation will be Sunday, February 5, 2012, at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center in West Palm Beach, Fla. The wild, wild west-themed evening will feature the best of Palm Beach’s restaurant fare and signature cocktails with guest chefs to tempt your palette; and silent auction items to entice your sense of adventure; with the headline of the night being world-class horsemen and women in the greatest discipline switch ever imagined.

R. Bruce Duchossois, renowned equestrian and member of the board of directors, oversee the festivities with event co-chair R. Scot Evans, the EAF’s president.

Defending Team FarmVet will take on sponsored teams MeadowView, Palm Beach Equine Clinic and newcomer Flintfields Horse Park. Success Equestrian has outfitted the dressage, show jumping and reining horses in the competition with new no-slip saddle pads.

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“Straight Talk” Stories of Hope and Inspiration from Recipients of the Equestrian Aid Foundation

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Thank You and Happy New Year!

Thank you for your support of the Equestrian Aid Foundation and its programs to help equestrians, horsemen and equine professionals who are suffering from catastrophic illnesses and injuries.

We are so grateful. Here are just a few of the people you’ve touched this year with your donations, in their own words of gratitude.

As 2011 comes to a close, I hope you’ll consider a tax-deductible donation that will improve the lives of so many in 2012.

Wishing you a healthy and prosperous new year!

I want to make a difference – donate now.

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