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	McLain Ward and Vocas Win the $25,000 Fairfield Grand Prix to benefit The EQUUS Foundation WESTPORT, CT - June 26, 2010 -- McLain Ward aboard Vocas owned by Louisburg Farm emerged victorious over a field of 27 competitors at the $25,000 Grand Prix on Saturday, June 26, 2010, the culminating event of the Fairfield County Hunt Club June Benefit Horse Show held in Westport, Connecticut Read More >>
	BMW of Bridgeport signs on as Official Car Sponsor of the June 22-26 Fairfield County Hunt Club June Benefit Horse Show WESTPORT, CT - May 26, 2010 -- The Fairfield County Hunt Club and The EQUUS Foundation are pleased to announce that BMW of Bridgeport has signed on as the Official Car Sponsor of the June 22-26 Fairfield County Hunt Club June Benefit Horse Show. Photo: Alison Ashman & Mitch McManus with Trainer Cassie Herman aboard Capone. Read More >>
	Newman's Own Foundation awards $25,000 grant to The EQUUS Foundation WESTPORT, CT - May 10, 2010 -- The EQUUS Foundation received a $25,000 grant from Newman's Own Foundation to support its mission to educate the public about horses; provide financial support through the award of grants; offer insight on management and financial practices of the charities through a thorough review of their operations; and provide a network of interested individuals for volunteer recruitment. Read More >>
	Wells Fargo Advisors Signs on as the Fairfield County Hunt Club June Show $25,000 Grand Prix Sponsor to benefit The EQUUS Foundation WESTPORT, CT - March 20, 2010 -- The Fairfield County Hunt Club June Benefit Horse Show Committee is gearing up for its annual "AA-Rated" horse show to benefit The EQUUS Foundation, Inc. to be held June 22-26, 2010 in Westport, Connecticut. Photo: Alison Ashman, Catherine Herman, and Jane FitzGerald. Read More >>
	The EQUUS Foundation Selected as Fairfield County Hunt Club June Horse Show Beneficiary WESTPORT, CT - April 30, 2010 -- The EQUUS Foundation, Inc., is pleased to announce that Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC and George N. Venizelos, Managing Director of Investments, will be the presenting sponsor of the $25,000 Grand Prix on Saturday, June 26, 2010, at the Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport, Connecticut. Photo: Right, Fairfield County Hunt Club June Show Committee Members, Libby Kole, Catherine Herman, Co-Chair, with George N. Venizelos, Margaret Bondy, Alison Ashman, Co-Chair, Margaret Holzhacker, and Susan Barnet. Read More >>
	Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Donates over $35,000 to The EQUUS Foundation WESTPORT, CT – March 4, 2010– Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. (BIVI) donated over $35,000 to The EQUUS Foundation on behalf of the veterinarians who made qualifying purchases of the company’s equine products during the last five months of 2009. BIVI selected The EQUUS Foundation as the beneficiary of its equine product sales donation program in August of 2009. Read More >>
	Charlie Jayne Entertains All at The EQUUS Foundation Fete Cheval Carnivale WELLINGTON, FL - March 1, 2010 - The Fete Cheval Carnivale featured fantastic riders, great food, and many carnival games. The carnival was last held in 2006, and because of popular demand, The EQUUS Foundation decided to begin holding the event once again. The dinner and event was hosted by Spy Coast Farm and was held at the International Polo Club of Palm Beach. The Fete Cheval Carnivale was held to benefit The EQUUS Foundation which helps equestrian and horse related charities across the United States. Photo: Lisa Lourie, Charlie Jayne, and Robert Lourie Read More >> View Great Event Photos at http://www.equusfoundation.org/WEFFeteCheval.html
	Brian Lookabill Wins 2010 Equestrian Idol Title! WELLINGTON, FL – February 16, 2010 - Equestrians from all disciplines gathered on Friday, February 12, 2010, to enjoy the Equestrian Idol Musical Talent Show where the top prize of the evening was awarded to Brian Lookabill. The event was hosted by Foundation Farm. Photo: Brian Lookabill. Read More >> View Great Event Photos at http://www.equusfoundation.org/WEFIdol.html
	Nancy Koch of CANTER Receives USEF/EQUUS Foundation Humanitarian Award Recipient WESTPORT, CT – January 30, 2010 – Nancy Koch, Executive Director of CANTER National, was honored as the first recipient of The EQUUS Foundation Humanitarian Award at the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF). Pegasus Awards Dinner on January 16, 2010. Photo: David O’Connor, President of the United States Equestrian Federation, presents The EQUUS Foundation Humanitarian Award to Nancy Koch, Executive Director, CANTER National. Photo: The USEF/EQUUS Foundation Humanitarian Award Trophy designed by Janene Di-Rico Cable.  Read More >>
	The EQUUS Foundation kicks off “carrots4acause” with unique gourmet horse treats by Emily’s Horse Treats ready for Holiday Gift Giving WESTPORT, CT – December 4, 2009 - The EQUUS Foundation kicked off “carrots4acause”, a campaign aimed at bringing together interested individuals, especially young people, and organizations with equestrian and horse-related charities across the United States. Artist Jocelyn Sandor, www.fursure.com, created delightful art to depict the cause, and Emily’s Horse Treats, www.emilystreats.com, has designed unique gourmet horse treats for use in fundraising and volunteer recruitment. Junior equestrians Katie Swindler, Leal Morehouse, Lauren Wessan, Tory Stewart, Lena Smart and Annie Eick volunteered at The EQUUS Foundation booth at the 2009 Syracuse Invitational Sporthorse Tournament and National Horse Show. Read More>>
	The EQUUS Foundation / USEF Youth Convention - Reaching Out to the Equine Industry’s Next Generation of Leaders LEXINGTON, KY - January 16, 2010 - Young equine enthusiasts from around the country attended The EQUUS Foundation/USEF Youth Convention on Saturday, January 16, 2010, in Louisville, Kentucky. The Youth Convention, now in its third year, is held in conjunction with the USEF Annual Meeting for the purpose of uniting youth as well as for growing equine interest and participation. Read More>>
	Developing Future U.S. Equestrian Team Members at the George H. Morris Horsemastership Training Session WELLINGTON, FL - January 5, 2010 - The EQUUS Foundation and the Syracuse Invitational Sporthorse Tournament joined forces to promote the importance of excellent horsemanship at the George H. Morris Horsemastership Training Session, which was held January 5-9, 2010 in Wellington, Florida. Read More >>