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Esteemed Equestrians and Horse Lovers Celebrated Under the Stars at the Robb Report's Horsepower Gala
The EQUUS Foundation was once again thrilled to be part of a magical evening with high-powered horse lovers and equestrians in Wellington, Florida on March 31st at the Robb Report's Third Annual Horsepower Gala. Attended by a who's who of the equestrian world and renown advocates who love and protect horses, the evening honored five outstanding individuals who elevate equestrian sport and equine welfare in their own unique way. Cristina Cheever, Senior Vice President, RR1 & Live Media, Robb Report, welcomed the guests. The EQUUS Foundation was the beneficiary of the Live Auction and received over $110,000.
The venue for the event was the breathtaking Wellington headquarters and stables of Helgstrand Dressage, with its covered, open-air riding arena transformed into a grand, and elegant party room to accommodate special cocktails, dinner, the awards ceremony, and a live auction.
"The EQUUS Foundation has been incredibly touched and inspired by our growing, collaborative partnership with the Robb Report, and their commitment to equine welfare – especially Sophie Stenbeck who first introduced us to the Robb Report. We also want to thank Gerry Byrne, Vice Chairman, Board Member, Penske Media.
Both Sophie and Gerry were responsible for our joining together to ensure that horses have the ability to thrive throughout all stages of their lives and live with purpose, comfort and dignity," said Valerie Angeli, EQUUS Foundation VP of Engagement.
"We are thrilled to celebrate this partnership tonight – with all of you – who care deeply about the welfare of horses and all they mean to us, and with the five esteemed recipients of tonight's Horsepower awards," continued Angeli.
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Photo @ Boca by Design
Sophie Stenbeck, Monica McCourt and Mimi Sternlicht Photo @ Boca by Design
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Recipients of the 2022 Robb Report Horsepower Awards were: Melissa Ganzi, recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award, Beth Behrs, Steven Latham, Beezie Madden and Adrienne Sternlicht. Beth Behrs and Beezie Madden accepted by video.
Marc Ganzi, Cristina Cheever, Melissa Ganzi, and Grant Ganzi Photo @ Boca by Design
Gerry Byrne, Cristina Cheever and Adrienne Sternlicht Photo @ Boca by Design
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Awards presented to the honorees at the Gala Photo @ Boca by Design
Jerry Welch, Patti Gruber, Steven Latham, Gerry Byrne, Neda DeMayo and Chris Heyde Photo @ Boca by Design
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The Polo Community Rallying in support of Melissa Ganzi Photo @ Boca by Design
Kevin Nairne, Samantha Hallman, Brooke Baldwin, Mary Elizabeth Kent, Camille Branca, Laura Kraut, Margaret Duprey, Tony Branca, Nick Skelton Photo @ Boca by Design
Robin Parsky, Beth Johnson, Adrienne Sternlicht, Mimi Sternlicht, Elizabeth Fath and Katherine Kaneb Photo @ Boca by Design
Delfina and Nacho Figueras Photo @ Boca by Design
Rob Gray, Clementine Goutal and Alex Hamer Photo @ Boca by Design
Anne Caroline Valtin and Vaneli Bojkova Photo @ Boca by Design
Richard Couto and Valerie Angeli Photo @ Boca by Design
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Georgina Bloomberg, Valerie Angeli, and Cristina Cheever Photo @ Boca by Design
Lydia Albanese, Kristy Clark, Joey Wolffer, Emily Ward, Rebecca Foster and Alexa Pessoa Photo @ Boca by Design
Frank and Monica McCourt Photo @ Boca by Design
Nic Roldan and Hannah Selleck Photo @ Boca by Design
Valerie Angeli, Caroline Delahanty, Susan Alcala, and Joseph Der Photo @ Boca by Design
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An exciting ending to the evening was the live auction and live performance artist, Michael Israel, who created a stunning horse-themed work of art, to music, on blank canvas.
When the work emerged, there was an audible gasp in the room when three mustang horses were revealed – a tribute to the artwork associated with Steven Latham's film, "The Mustangs: America's Wild Horses", to promote wild horse protection.
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Michael Israel Photo @ Boca by Design
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In closing, Angeli said, "The EQUUS Foundation is dedicated to giving all horses a chance to be healed and empowered, and to give people a chance to be healed and empowered by horses. Together, and with all of you to support our efforts, we can make happy endings for more horses than ever. NOW is this time --- and we hope you'll join us!"
OUR THANKS TO OUR LIVE & SILENT AUCTION SPONSORS
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ABOUT EQUUS FOUNDATION: The EQUUS Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity established in 2002, is the only national animal welfare charity in the United States 100% dedicated to protecting America's horses from peril and strengthening the bond between people and horses. Donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. Contact the EQUUS Foundation, Inc., at 168 Long Lots Road, Westport, CT 06880, Tele: (203) 259-1550, E-Mail: mail@equusfoundation.org, Website: equusfoundation.org.
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