Michael Angelo's Salon and Spa Cut-A-Thon Benefit - Monday, March 19

Pamper yourself this Monday with "A Day At The Spa" to benefit the EAF! Services include, neck and scalp massage, women's cut and style, men's cut and style, waxing, manicure, blow dry.

Raffle tickets are available now!  

1 = $5, 3 = $10 and 10  = $20

Raffle Items -

• Binks Forest Golf Club Summer Golf Membership
• Palm Beach Polo Coutry Club Golf Foursome
• Botox (1 area/20 units max) - $260 value
• Exilis Facial RF Skin Tightening Treatment - $650 value
• Exilis Body Contouring & Fat Reduction Treatment - $500 value
• Latisse Kit - $120 value
• EAF Zen Horse Silk Scarf - $100 value
• EAF Zen Horse Koi Silk Scarf - $175 value
• Private Pilates Lesson - $70 value
• Jae's Gems Sterling Silver and Gemstone Cuff Bracelet - $245 value
• Bradford Renaissance 14" Portrait - $3,000 value
• Bradford Renaissance 16" Portrait - $5,000 value
• Basket of Restaurant Gift Certificates: Pangea Grill, Bru's Room Sports Bar, Field of Greens, Beef Wellington, Taylor Made Cafe - $150 value 

Betsy Juliano, Carol Cohen, Rebecca Cohen and Equestrian Aid Managing Director Sheryl Kursar celebrate the winning bid for a breeding to Totilas.

A record turnout and bidding for the fourth annual EAF/Palm Beach Dressage Derby topped all expectations, raising more than $30,000 in two short hours. The dressage community turned out in big numbers to support one of equestrian sports longest running charities, The Equestrian Aid Foundation. In keeping with the mission of "horse people helping horse people" the auction items were a reflection of how everyone came together in donations and bids to make this year's event the best ever.  

Sean O'Keefe Events created a magical venue with long white linens that blew in the ever-present wind, strung lights from the ceiling and candles all around.  Guests also enjoyed food from I'm Greek Today and punch featuring Tito's Handmade Vodka. 

EAF Recipient Rick Albertson with Tim Jennings in the background.

The evening began with a welcome by Mary Phelps, and poignant speeches by Courtney King-Dye and EAF recipient Rick Albertson on the need for the work EAF does.

Rick Albertson, Courtney King-Dye and Koryn Staehling. Credit: Sarah Dodge.

One of the most popular spots of the night was the "Recipients Who Give" silent auction table, which featured original artwork, hair products, western blankets, jewelry, spurs, books and handmade mittens. Recipient and judge Linda Andrisani donated her video "A Judge's View" and a visit with her in the judge's box! 

Team MeadowView: Sponsor Stephanie Riggio, Seth Ingram, Katherine Bateson Chandler, Nicki Simpson, Sponsor Louise Riggio, and Nic Roldan. Credit: Sarah Dodge.

More than $215,000 was raised at the 2nd Annual Sidelines Tetrathlon Presented by MeadowView & The Riggio Family. Professional and amateur riders in dressage, show jumping, reining join together to raise funds to help recipients of the EAF. 

The event also honored Jane Forbes Clark and Sarah B. Willeman for their contributions to the equestrian community and their commitment to the Equestrian Aid Foundation.  

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. FarmVet had strong competition with teams MeadowView, Palm Beach Equine Clinic and

Team FarmVet: Ashley Holzer, Christian and Kathryn Currey, Whistle Uys and Candice King. Credit: Sarah Dodge.

newcomer Flintfields Horse Park.  

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.

See the complete photo slideshow!

The Awards

After the national anthem, Evans presented the inaugural Equestrian Aid Foundation Luminary Award to legendary horsewoman Jane Forbes Clark.

"I am so honored to stand here tonight," said Clark as she accepted the award. "My horses, my friends, my life and our equestrian world have really given me so very much and has made me really care about what we do, and how we do it, and how much we love doing what we do. And, no organization takes better care of our equestrian world, or loves it more, than the Equestrian Aid Foundation. That means a great deal to me for what they give to our community and also a great deal to me to be honored by them tonight. So, I thank you all for the support, but I also thank you all for all the support you give this wonderful foundation."

Jane Clark and R. Scot Evans. Credit: Sarah Dodge

Tom McCutcheon, Sarah Willeman, Scot Evans, Mandy McCutcheon, Sheryl Kursar. Credit: Sarah Dodge.

Special honors were also given to Sarah B. Willeman for

her contributions to the equestrian community. World Equestrian Games Reining Individual Gold Medalist and

Team Palm Beach Equine Clinic: Robert Jornayvaz, Jr., Francisco Zamudio, Dr. Scott Swerdlin, Juan Matute, Jr., Jon Ingram. Credit: Sarah Dodge.

2011 USEF/Farnam Equestrian of the Year Tom McCutcheon flew in from Texas, with his wife Mandy, to share his thoughts about Willeman's impact on the sport of reining and the contributions she's made as the owner of his medal-winning horse.

"It's an honor to be recognized along side Jane Clark who has done so much for equestrian sports and it's an honor to be recognized by the Equestrian Aid Foundation, which reaches out to help people at the most critical times in the most essential ways," Willeman said as she accepted her award.

The Competition

Oliver Kennedy announced the equestrian competitions of show jumping, reining, dressage and polo, as world-class horsemen and women participated in a fun

Mary Ann Grant. Credit: Emily Allongo.

discipline switch. Success Equestrian, saddle pads best known for their no-slip material, sponsored pads for each rider.

The gambler's choice course, designed by Pierre Jolicoeur, created a fast paced start to the competition. FarmVet's Whistle Uys narrowly slipped past Palm Beach Equine  Clinic's Robert Jornayvaz, Jr. by 10 points.

The fan-favorite reining competition was judged by Mandy McCutcheon, who is the only woman and only nonpro to win $1 million in the sport. Amongst the whoops and hollers, Flintfields Horse Park's Mary Ann Grant was victorious, beating out FarmVet's Ashley Holzer in a close class separated by only a few points. Ingram Performance Horses provided the reining horses for each

team. 

Candice King as Eli Manning with fans! Credit: Emily Allongo.

Judged by Courtney King-Dye and EAF recipient Rick Albertson, the dressage competition was set to fun country-western songs and judged on creativity and originality.

It was FarmVet's Candice King who stole the show again. And as she entered the arena, no one doubted which team she was rooting for on Super Bowl Sunday! Riding to the tune of "Go Big Blue," King rode into the arena with her own set of cheerleaders, and started her test by passing the football. She did a great impersonation of winning quarter back Eli Manning, complete with football helmet, jersey and shoulder pads! One guest was overheard saying, "I didn't know Eli could ride so well!"

"The EAF is an excellent example of how the equestrian

community is there for each other! Great riders, staff, and countless workers all volunteered their time for the help of equestrians needing help," said Dye. "It was not only a

Mary Ann Grant, Sponsor Karin Flint, Lisa Jacquin, Carlos Gracida, Jr., Nick Dello Joio. Credit: Sarah Dodge.

great cause, it was a blast! I awarded the FarmVet Team an extremely high score simply because they showed the team spirit that embodied the night, full with cheerleaders in honor of Super Bowl night!"

MeadowView's Nicki Simpson earned second, riding to

Umpired by Marcelo Cabeza of MAC Polo on his pink, polo wrap-clad connemara, the teams battled it out over two seven-minute chukkers. Flintfields Horse Park beat FarmVet in the first match and Palm Beach Equine Clinic edged out MeadowView in the second. Flintfields

Horse Park won the polo with the highest score. 

With all the points totaled from each discipline, it was Team FarmVet with the victory for the second year in a row! 

Teams FarmVet and Flintfields Horse Park. Credit: Emily Allongo.

"I am very excited about the success of the event and how many people showed up to support EAF. I look forward to 2013," said Currey of FarmVet.

The Sponsors

During the competition guests enjoyed the Taste of Charity. Hand-selected specialty entrees were served from the areas best restaurants and caterers, including Oli's Fashion Cuisine, International Polo Club, IPC Catering, The Grille Fashion Cuisine, Pangea Grill, Field of Greens, Four Seasons Resort - Palm Beach, Graffito, Agliolio, Beef Wellington, Taylor Made Catering, I'm Greek Today, Top Notch Caterers and Cupcake Cottage.

Gold sponsors: H n' D Stables, Goshen Hill Farm, Missy Luczak Smith and Doug Smith, and Air and Power Solutions. Silver sponsors: Ben and Dawn Adams, HorseShow.com, Van Kampen Boyer Molinari Foundation, Diamante Farms, Tom Wright, Horse Show World, and Empire Marcel. Bronze sponsors: Margaret H. Duprey, Visse Wedell, Justin Sadrian and Lee Kellogg, Bryan Baldwin, Wood Run Farms, Horses and the Handicapped, Stone Hill Farm, Keller Williams Realty, Debbie Banas, Haven Safe Farm, and Hunt Ltd.

Event sponsors also included Polo Gear; ESI-Equestrian Services International, LLC; Success Equestrian; TentLogix; Party Tables; Hampton Inn; Palm Beach Parking & Valet Service; Dade Paper; Grill Dome; and Dever Golf Car Sales & Rentals.

The competition was managed by Premier Sport Services. The Tetrathlon event is managed and produced by Sean O'Keefe Events, which specializes in creating signature fundraising events for nonprofits.  

The Auction

Featuring a wide variety of items and experiences, the auction had something for everyone - from African Safaris and stays in Costa Rica, to elegant jewelry and apparel, including a Reem Acra caftan, Elizabeth Locke onyx horse head ring, collection of Sam Edelman shoes and Badgley Mischka gown with tickets to Fall Fashion Week. There were plenty of items for the equestrian too, Kentucky Derby Tickets, Alessandro Albanese tall boots, bridles and tack, custom jump standards by Brody Robertson, Samshield helmet, and training experiences with Archie Cox and Kelley Farmer. The highlight of the evening was concert tickets to see Bruce Springsteen at any concert in the world! 

Special thanks to all our wonderful auction donors: Alessandro Albanese, Archie Cox, Asmar Equestrian, Aullmyn Photography, Badgley Mischka, Barnes & Noble, Barrington Saddlery, Blue Ribbon Custom Blankets, Brody Robertson, Buchanan Resort, C.M. Hadfield's Saddlery, Carlos Falchi, Cavalia: Oysseo, Cavalor, Clever Carriage Company, Dever Inc., Direct Travel, DiRico Fine Art, Donna B. Fine Art, Missy Luczak Smith and Doug Smith, Dressage Connection, Elizabeth Locke Jewels,

Ellen Weldon Design, LLC, Equine Artistry by Barbara,

H.E. Sutton Forwarding Co., LLC, Hats by Katie, Hawk Talk, Henri's Reserve, Ingram Performance Horses, J. Trevor Lent, Jake Chalfin, JC Western Wear, Jesse Hughes, Karen Long Dwight, Kay Levine Watercolors, Kelley Farmer/Lane Change Farm, Kings Crossing LLC, Linda Andrisani, Linea Luxe, Malvern Saddlery, Marjorie Pesek Fine Art, Nelson Manufacturing Co., Nic Roldan, On Course Consignment, Oughton Limited, Palm Beach Equine Clinic, Patricia Bowers, Peter Leone, Peter Wylde, Polo Gear, Profile Defenders, R. Bruce Duchossois, Rebecca Ray Designs, Reem Bridal, LLC, Rockin Heart Ranch, Royal Vintage, Rustic River Designs, Ryan Coaxum, Sam Edelman, Samshield Helmets, Sidelines Magazine, Smile Designs, Spirithorse Designs, Springsteen Family, Stacey Lefton Glick, Success Equestrian, Susan McCloskey Jewelry, The Bird's Nest, The Four Seasons Hotel, Tito's Handmade Vodka, Townhouse Hotel, Violeta Cromer, W South Beach Hotel, Weiss Family Chiropractic, West Palm Salon, Willow & Company, Wood Run Farm, Woody's of Wellington, Zachy's, Nick Mainifold, and Hampton Inn.     

The Teams

MeadowView & The Riggio Family

Katherine Bateson Chandler, Seth Ingram, Nicki Simpson, Nic Roldan

FarmVet

Christian Currey, Ashley Holzer, Candice King, Whistle Uys

Flintfields Horse Park

Nick Dello Joio, Carlos Gracida, Jr., Mary Ann Grant, Lisa Jacquin

Palm Beach Equine Clinic

Jon Ingram, Robert Jornayvaz, Jr., Juan Matute, Jr., Francisco Zamudio