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The Ride For Hope News
Equestrian Aid Foundation
August 2011 - Vol. 3, Issue 5 |
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EAF Day!
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EAF Day: Sept. 6
On the first Tuesday of each month FarmVet donates a portion of its proceeds to EAF! Place your order now and help EAF support those in need.
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Make A Donation
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Donations provide financial assistance for basic medical and living expenses to those in our community struggling with illness and injuries. EAF is a 501(c)3 nonprofit. Your donation is tax deductible.
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Making Strides in the Ride for Hope!
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Greetings!
First and foremost, we hope that you and your family are healthy and well - wherever you live!
This issue is packed with stories, events and ways to help.
Many of you are already aware of two of our recent recipients Linda Andrisani and Jack Stedding. We are most grateful for the response we have received to assist them through this difficult time. Linda and Jack are like many of our recipients - hard working people who are struggling to make ends meet after a serious illness. A gracious thank you to those who have sent in donations in their honor.
Be sure to mark your calendars for all the upcoming events. You won't want to miss them. We are excited to head to Las Vegas next month for the High Roller Reining Classic where we'll host the "Play it Forward" Poker Tournament for the third year! It's always a lot of fun and this year we're looking forward to seeing the gold medal WEG team riders compete - in the ring and at the poker table!
There are so many ways to give back even if you can't attend an event. In addition to supporting FarmVet's EAF Day, which happens to be next Tuesday!, be sure to check out the full-line of Success Equestrian saddle pads. Every saddle pad purchase helps EAF too!
As always, thank you for your generous donations and memberships. To date, the EAF has distributed more than $1.7 million to equestrians, horsemen and equine-related professionals. Again, thank you for sharing this ride for hope. We would be unable to continue our mission without you.
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A Note of Thanks for Jack Stedding and Linda Andrisani
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Several months ago, the EAF heard the plight of two prominent members of the equestrian community. Judge Linda Andrisani is being treated for cancer and, therefore, unable to work for several months. Jack Stedding, who has struggled with health issues of his own, was also not working. Their health conditions, now created a financial crisis.
With an immediate review to ensure they met EAF required criteria for assistance, we were able to provide emergency funding for critical medical and living expenses. They will continue to receive monthly assistance throughout their time of need. "We have been overwhelmed by the support from the equestrian community on behalf of Linda and Jack," said EAF President R. Scot Evans. "Their long-time contributions to the equestrian community and their current situation have certainly touched people's hearts to give. We're so grateful to have the funding to help people when it's needed most."
Linda and Jack have asked us to share their heartfelt gratitude for your gracious donations.
Make a donation online now to improve the lives of equestrians in their time need.
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| Mark Your Calendar for Upcoming Events |
 Sept. 15 - Play it Forward Poker Tournament at the High Roller Reining Classic, Las Vegas, Nev. Nov. 2 - Alltech National Horse Show 128th Edition Party and endowment fund launch. More to come on this exciting evening! Nov. 27 - $10,000 Equestrian Aid Foundation USHJA National Hunter Derby (sponsored by friends of Equestrian Aid Foundation) at the South Florida Hunter Jumper Association Charity Horse Show. Feb. 5, 2012 - Sidelines Tetrathlon, Wellington, Fla.
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Full House Expected at The Play it Forward Poker Tournament
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Third Annual
"Play it Forward" Poker Tournament
Sept. 15, 2011 · 8 - 11 p.m.
High Roller Reining Classic
South Point Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas
The "Play It Forward" Poker Tournament offers players the opportunity to have fun and help horsemen who are suffering from catastrophic illnesses and injuries at the same time.
This year the tournament will be held on the main casino floor in a VIP section. Players and a guest will also receive complimentary drinks. Each player will receive $2,500 in chips for their $125 entry fee. The TexasHold 'Em game will end at 11 pm with the chip leaders through 10th place receiving a percentage of the prize pool. Also new this year - players may buy back in, so you can play all night!
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1st place wins a beautiful trophy, prize money and bragging rights!
2nd place receives prize money and two night stay donated by South Point Hotel and Casino.
"The poker tournament is a really fun way to bring the competitive edge out of the ring and onto the poker tables," said R. Scot Evans, president of the EAF. "The money raised through this event will assist horsemen from all walks of life and all types of riding."
Sponsors include FarmVet, Brumley Management Group and an anonymous donor.
Sign up to play now.
Dollar Rent A Car in Las Vegas Offers Incentive to Support EAF!
The High Roller Reining Classic and Dollar Rent A Car, Las Vegas, have joined forces to create an incredible incentive benefiting the EAF. Anytime throughout the year that you rent a vehicle in Las Vegas through Dollar Rent A Car, 15% of your rental car rate will be donated d irectly to EAF.
Please mention Corporate Number CM2356 when making your reservation at 800-800-4000 or click here to make a reservation online.
Dollar Rent A Car offers competitive rates in Las Vegas, an exceptional fleet of Ford, Chrysler and Hyundai products, and award-winning customer service. Rent through Dollar Rent A Car, support a worthy cause and drive Las Vegas in style.
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Success Equestrian Expands Its Line of Products and Retail Network
|  Success Equestrian's full line of purpose-designed saddle pads and half pads for hunters, jumpers, dressage and eventers makes it easy to support the EAF. With every purchase made from its ever expanding network of retail outlets, a donation is given to the EAF
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that helps equestrians, horsemen and equine-related professionals in need.
Success Equestrian's mission is to provide an elegant alternative to solving every day saddle pad and saddle fitting problems. Shop a retail outlet below, visit the store locater for contact information or buy online: Arizona: Tack Et Cetera, Phoenix California: El Toro Tack And Feed, Lake Forest Delaware: Chicks, Harrington Indiana: Grand Champion Tack And Saddlery, Inc., Indianapolis Florida: The Tack Shelter, Ocala; Winning Edge Tack Shop, Ocala; Verhan Saddlery, Morriston; The Dressage Connection, Wellington; On Course Consignment Shop, Wellington; The Tackeria, Wellington; Sho Clothes, Wellington Massachusetts: Smartpak Equine llc, Plymouth Maryland: Maryland Saddlery, Butler; The Surrey, Darnestown Minnesota: St.Croix Saddlery, Hugo New Jersey: Coach Stop Saddlery, Bedminster; Tack Shelter, Colts Neck; Rick's Saddleshop, Englishtown; Horsemen's Outlet, Lebanon Oklahoma: The Horse Of Course, Claremore Pennsylvania: Bits Of Tack At Two Bit Farm, Boyertown; Bit Of Heaven Tack Shop, Collegeville; Bit Of Britain, Oxford; Equine Exchange, Pottstown Texas: Quail Hollow Tack, Flower Mound; Charlotte's Saddlery, Houston Virginia: VTO Saddlery, Broadway; The Clifton Saddlery, Clifton; Saddlery Liquidators, Haymarket. |
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Kudos to Equestrian Author Rebecca Cagle
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Rebecca Cagle, equestrian author and owner of Professional Life Coaching for Horse People based in Knoxville, Tenn., made a donation based on her book sales during the month of July. As a stage III breast cancer survivor, Rebecca endured chemotherapy, radiation, mastectomy and reconstruction surgeries and wants to give back to pay forward the many people helped her in her time of need. "I do not know what would have happened to me without the help of a lot of caring people - family, friends and strangers," said Rebecca. "So I want to help other equestrians going through cancer and other life threatening medical challenges." Thanks to Rebecca, and the many others like her, who understand the necessity and personal rewards of helping those in need. See Rebecca's books. Contact Rebecca regarding life coaching services. |
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, Facebook or Twitter 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! Also consider donating an item for a horse show silent auction or an eBay giving works auction. Your contributions are more meaningful now more than ever. Join us in The Ride For Hope. |
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