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The Ride For Hope News
Equestrian Aid Foundation
July 2009 - Vol. 1, Issue 2 |
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| Making Strides in the Ride for Hope! |
Welcome! It's been another busy month as we get set for a successful fundraising party and silent
auction in Traverse City, Michigan during Horse Shows by the Bay
Equestrian Festival. We'll also launch our eBay Giving Works site with the cover image to the new FarmVet catalog. This limited
edition picture was graciously donated by
photographer Shelli Breidenbach.
Learn more below on the auction, "Taste
of Traverse City" and the upcoming High Roller Reining Classic Poker Tournament in Sept. We hope you'll be able to participate in the fun.
This month's newsletter is full of ways to help our fellow equestrians and horse enthusiasts in need. We hope you'll find the perfect fit to get involved - from event sponsorship to auction bidder. Visit the site www.equestrianaidfoundation.org for more in-depth information and feel free to email ideas and suggestions.
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| Don't Miss the Taste of Traverse City with Silent Auction |
Gr eat food, drinks, auction items and fun! Buy your tickets now for "Taste of Traverse City" during Horse Shows by the Bay in Traverse City, Mich.
Silent auction items from trusted names FarmVet, EquiFit, ThinLine, Essex, Antares and Ariat. Other great items, include Badgley Mischka accessories package valued at $4,000, Sam Edelman shoes, the "must have" new bridle from Hadfield, Hermes scarf and the book HORSE signed by Kelly Klein.
Buy NOW!
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Jolly Pumpkin Tavern and Brewery on Old Mission
Peninsula
Tickets: $125
Tickets can be purchased online or at the horse show office at the event. Special thanks to corporate sponsors FarmVet and EquiFit!
Click here for complete of auction items and details.
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Limited Edition Photograph at Auction Benefits the EAF
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 "Athos and Gambler" collectible limited edition will be available for bid at eBay Giving Works starting July 15 through the end of the month. Photograped and donated by internationally renown artist Shelli Breidenbach, the image was taken for the 2009-2010 FarmVet catalog cover. The link to the auction will be posted on the EAF home page when the auction goes live - or go to eBay Giving Works.The item for auction is 40" x 60" stretched on canvas, Number 2 of a limited collection of 15. The piece will be artist signed and numbered. Valued at $2,800. Breidenbach is recognized for her striking, modern life-size portraits printed on canvas and stretched over wooden frames, creating the look and feel of oil paintings which have become her signature style. Her work is currently displayed in Ralph Lauren stores and showrooms throughout Europe and the United States. Her horse images were recently featured at the Palm Beach International Club at the Winter Equestrian Festival; in Cannes at the Cannes International Show Jumping Festival; and in Kelly Klein's coffee table book HORSE. Visit her website.Athos (left) and Gambler (right) are both owned by Marley Goodman.
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Divine Inspiration
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 Gina Miles, EAF Supporter and 2008 Olympic Silver Medalist, riding Cynthia Priest's "Divine Inspiration" at Woodside Eventing Spring Horse Trials in Woodside, Calif.
Visit Gina's website.
Photo credit: Alden Corrigan.
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Poker Tournament to Benefit EAF at The High Roller Reining Classic
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 Come see the bright lights of Las Vegas and play some poker to benefit the EAF. The High Roller Reining Classic Poker Tournament will be Thursday, Sept. 10 at 8 pm at the South Point Hotel and Casino. Entry is $125 per person buy in with payouts to 10th place.
The poker tournament will be held during the High Roller Reining Classic, Sept. 4-12, at South Point Equestrian and Event Center in Las Vegas. The Classic is a NRHA "AA" rated event with more than $200,000 in money and prizes.
See the EAF website for registration or email Alden with questions about the tournament.
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We hope you've enjoyed this issue. Please feel free to share your ideas and comments with us. Watch for future issues or in the meantime, visit the website for the most up-to-date information.
During these tough economic times, please remember our friends in need - attend or host a fundraiser, become a member, or make a donation today! Your contributions are more meaningful now more than ever.
Join us in The Ride For Hope.
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