The Ride For Hope News
Equestrian Aid Foundation

March. 2011 - Vol. 3, Issue 1  
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EAF Day: April 5

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In This Issue
Great Charity Challenge
Lusitano Collection Auction
Palm Beach Dressage Derby
Tetrathlon Event Merchandise
Sidelines Tetrathlon Presented by FarmVet
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Making Strides in the Ride for Hope!
Greetings! 

This year started with a BANG! It's been quite a roller coaster of great events!  

 

The Sidelines Tetrathlon Presented by FarmVet was so much fun, we're wondering why we didn't bring it back sooner! It was a terrific opportunity to see so many people working together to create a spectacular evening, and ultimately, the incredible driving spirit to give back and help those in need. See the links below or visit the EAF website and Facebook page for recaps, thank yous and photos! If you attended the event, feel free to offer comments to improve it for next year! Mark your calendar now for Feb. 5, 2012!  

 

EAF(R)logolrThen on the heels of such excitement, we received the news that EAF had been added to the Great Charity Challenge on Feb. 19. Our team was amazing and finished 9th, earning $25,000 for our recipients! Yea Team Candice, Ahmed and Brittni!  

 

We were fortunate again to be the charitable partner for the Lusitano Collection Auction, which is always one of the highlights to the winter season. March brought the return of the Palm Beach Dressage Derby competitor's party and auction to benefit the EAF. More than 400 people joined together to hear very special guest Courtney King-Dye's comments on the one-year anniversary of her riding accident.  

 

If you missed one of these fun-filled events, you can still enjoy it through the videos and links in this issue! 

Great Charity Challenge Team Earns $25,000 

WEF's The Great Charity Challenge- Ride for the Equestrian Aid Foundation
The Great Charity Challenge


The Great Charity Challenge
,held Feb. 19 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, had all the excitement of last year and more! 32 Palm Beach County registered nonprofits battled it out in a jumping relay of three riders.

 

Graciously sponsored by Ahmed Alali and Elizabeth Johnson, our team of Candice King, Alali and Brittni Raflowitz did an exception job and finished in ninth place! Enjoy the ride!

 


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Beauty and Elegance Abound at Lusitano Collection Auction - Feb. 25-26
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The EAF was selected for the second year to be the charitable partner for the Lusitano Collection Auction. The Lusitano Collection Auction is a two day gala of events, including exhibitions, an elegant dinner with fiery Samba dancers and the world-renown auction - all focused on the stunning Lusitano horses. The EAF booth featured lots of treasures at our silent auction and Vhernier Italian Jewelers auctioned a beautiful ring to benefit the EAF. Visit www.lusitanocollection.com  for more.

Special thanks to: Co-Chairs Marc Ulanowski and Jacquie McCutchan. Volunteers: Marcel van der Burgh, Laura Riqui, Tom and Leslie Andriola, Nora Vanegas and Jesse Hughes, Abimael Miranda, Antonio Ramirez. Thanks to auction donors: Jimena Carvajal, Andrea Michna, Dressage Connection, Nespresso, Donovan Designs, Cay's Browbands, On Course Consignment, Success Equestrian, Finish Line, David Charlowe Design, and Handsome Hounds.

 

Palm Beach Dressage Derby - March 3 
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Mary Phelps introduces Courtney King-Dye with Lendon Gray
The fourth annual Palm Beach Dressage Derby reception to benefit the EAF offered guests some surprises this year. We were honored to have special guest Courtney King-Dye there to say a few words on the one-year anniversary of her accident.

Excerpt from Courtney's blog: 'I'm speaking at the EAF fundraiser at the Palm Beach Derby, which is a great cause I'm all too familiar with now. I've been so lucky to have absorbed so much caring, but I know not everyone is so lucky simply because not so many people know. It's very touching that the horse community supports each other in rough times. This is a way we can offer support even if we don't know someone.'

ShoClothes sponsored a fun fashion show of the Alessandro Albanese clothing line. One of the six outfits was auctioned during the evening and was so popular, not one - but two were sold! Thanks to Michelle Hundt of ShoClothes and Alessandro Albanese for adding a touch of style to the party!

See all the coverage and more photos here.

Special thanks to: Fred and Kim Boyer, Renee Isler, Mary Phelps, Robert Dover, Brian O'Connor and Johnny Robb. Thanks to auction donors: Trilogy Saddles, Liz Austin, Jean Dover, Antares, Success Equestrian, Back On Track, Quailhurst Wines, HFR International Horse Transportation, Elite Horse Transportation, Alessandro Albanese, ShoClothes, David Charlowe Design, Finish Line, PARW Buckles, Dressage Connection, White Horse Tavern, Rockin' Hearts WoofWear, Susan McCloskey, Weiss Family Chiropractic Center, Equine Artistry by Barbara, Violeta Cromer, BridOvr, Parelli Natural Horsemanship, VitaFlex and All Star Enterprises.
Don't Miss Out - Get Your Event Shirt or Cap Now!
capsYou can enjoy the spirit of the Sidelines Tetrathlon Presented by FarmVet all year long with a stylish event t-shirt and cap!

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Tetrathlon Event Cap
All black (white lines on drawing signify seams), EAF and horse insignia on front, event logo on side, present-shirtting sponsor FarmVet logo on the other. Polo Gear logo on back. One size - velcro adjustable.

Tetrathlon Event T-Shirt
Hanes Tagless, 100% cotton, grey t-shirt featuring the Equestrian Aid Foundation logo on the front and team sponsor logos on the back. Specify (unisex) size - small, medium, large, extra-large.

Thanks to merchandise sponsor Polo Gear USA

Sidelines Tetrathlon Presented by FarmVet - Jan. 30

Presenting sponsor FarmVet edged out Team MeadowView to win the 2011 Sidelines Tetrathlon Presented by FarmVet on Jan. 30, at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center in West Palm Beach, Fla. More than 500 people came together for an evening of friendly competition, great food and exceptional auction items, to raise more than $100,000 to benefit the EAF.  

 

Event page with sponsor logos, links and picture slide show. Facebook album with event and practice pictures. See coverage of the event. Sidelines blog.  Video below.

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"I thought the entire event captured not only a spirit of fun and camaraderie, but also how much all of us in the horse industry, regardless of our personal riding discipline, love and support each other," said Jane Savoie, who served as the event's dressage judge

 

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Winning Team FarmVet: Christian Currey, Ashley Holzer, Candice King, Whistle Uys. (c) PhelpsPhotos.com

 

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Team MeadowView: Stephanie Riggio (sponsor), Seth Ingram, Katherine Bateson-Chandler, Brandon Phillips, Will Simpson, Louise Riggio (sponsor). (c) PhelpsPhotos.com

 


 

 

 

 


 


 

 

 

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Team Palm Beach Equine Clinic: Tommy Biddle, Olivia Swerdlin, Bob Kraut, Jon Ingram. (c) PhelpsPhotos.com
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Team MooreBroker Realty/Hunt Ltd.: Gretchen Hunt (sponsor), Mauricio Devrient, Lauri Ingram, Mary Ann Grant, Nick Dello Joio, Kathy Moore (sponsor).
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Event sponsors included:

Sidelines, FarmVet, MeadowView, MooreBroker Realty, Hunt Ltd., Palm Beach Equine Clinic, Ingram Training Stable, Frank Madden Show Stable, Inc., Air & Power Solutions, Event Studio Productions, Wellington-WEF.com, Polo Gear USA, Panache, Wellington Equestrian Classifieds, Weigh-To-Go mobile horse weighing service, Kate Byars Photography, Sidelines Barn Book, Potions in Motion, Charles Owen, Rums of Puerto Rico, Pana Cavallo, International Polo Club-Palm Beach, Fame Dance and Performing Arts, Premier Sport Services, Nikko Entertainment and Sean O'Keefe Events.

 

Auction items were donated by:

Badgley Mischka, Bamboo Studio, Barnes and Noble, Beef Wellington, Bobbi Braun, Bruce Springsteen, C.M. Hadfield's Saddlery, Campagnolo Trattoria, Charles Owen, Donovan Designs, Dover Saddlery, Elegante Polo, Emerald Valley Natural Health, EquiFit, FarmVet, Field of Greens, Finish Line, Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach, Freedom Health/SUCCEED, GoIncentives, Gracie Street Interior Design Inc., Hunt Ltd., Grill Dome, H.E. Sutton Forwarding Company, LLC, Handsome Hands, Idlewild Furnishing, Ingram Training Stables, Iron Spring Farm, Interiors-Morgan City, Louisiana, Jae's Gems, Kate Byars Photographauctiony, Kelly Barnes, Masterpiece Investments, McLelland's Saddlery, Miele, Mimi's Swan, Nicola Godfrey Tile, Oli's, On Course Consignment and Caitlin Young, Palm Beach Equine Medical Center, Pangea Bistro, PJ Saddles, Polo Gear, Potions in Motion, Regency Fine Art, Savida Sangria, Sean O'Keefe Events, Sid Maurer, Sidelines, Susan Easton Burns, Taylor Made Café, The Dressage Connection, The Moriah Company, The Sport Horse, Tom and Mandy McCutcheon and Turnabout Farm, U Shoe Crazy, Van Dell Jewelers, Whole Foods and Zulu Nyala.

 

Taste of Charity Sponsors: The Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach, Field of Greens, Oli's Fashion Cuisine & Bar, Taylor Made Cafe, Potions in Motion, Top Notch Caterers, Campagnolo Trattoria, International Polo Club Catering, Beef Wellington Steakhouse and Social Club, Miele, Grill Dome, White Horse Tavern, Potions in Motion Catering, South Florida's Hottest Chefs, Christy's NY Cheesecake, and www.southfloridadines.com.

 

Wine and champagne was sponsored by Barefoot Wine and Bubbly. Mixed and specialty drinks were provided by Potions in Motion, Savida Sangria and the Rums of Puerto Rico. All the food was served on biodegradable, "green" bamboo plates, bowls and utensils donated by Bamboo Studio.

 

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The tetrathlon was managed and produced by Sean O'Keefe Events, which specializes in nonprofit fundraising events to support the organization's mission.      



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