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Cirque Vertigo to Perform Daredevil Acts at EQUUS Foundation Fete Cheval Etoile
WESTPORT, CT - February 25, 2013 - On March 8, 2013, Cirque Vertigo will be the featured entertainment at the Fete Cheval Etoile to benefit the EQUUS Foundation, and will perform daredevil acts up close and personal for the 300 guests expected to attend. This troupe brings together two legendary circus families, the Wallenda's and the Arestov's.
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Rietta Wallenda, a 6th generation circus performer, toured all over the world with her grandfather, the late Karl Wallenda, founder of The Flying Wallendas, an internationally known daredevil circus act remembered for performing death-defying stunts, often without a safety net.
Rietta and her daughter, Lyric Wallenda Arestov, have mastered many different aerial feats such as the Spanish web, aerial lyra, trapeze, sway pole and high wire. Rietta was the top person in the eight person pyramid on the high wire for the 2003 Guinness Book of World Records. The Wallenda Duo will perform the Aerial Perch at the Fete Cheval Etoile.
Simon and Ivan Arestov, originally from Moscow, Russia, are second generation circus performers. At the age of 13, Simon made his first solo debut performing, the “Rolla-Bolla” – an act he will perform at the March 8 Fete Cheval Etoile.
Ivan performs “Hand to Hand” balancing, and will dazzle the Fete Cheval Etoile guests with his mastery of the “Ultimate Wheels”, better known as the unicycle without a seat.
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The Fete Cheval Etoile, which will be held at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, Florida, will celebrate the launch of the Horse Stars Hall of Fame, a joint effort of the EQUUS Foundation and the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) to honor the contributions of amazing horses that have excelled in sport and in careers serving the public by sharing the stories of their athletic and humanitarian feats.
Cirque Vertigo performers will entice guests into the Gallery as they arrive where they will be the first to view the photo gallery of the 62 extraordinary horses being inducted into the Hall of Fame during this inaugural year and enjoy cocktails and a silent auction. Guest will enjoy dinner in the Wellington Club and be treated to a tribute performance by Equestrian Idol Ki-Juan Minors, the Cirque Vertigo show, and dancing to the sounds of UKI Productions.
To attend this "first of its kind" event, visit equusfoundation.org/fete or contact Lynn Coakley at mail@equusfoundation.org or (203) 259-1550.
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Fete Cheval Etoile Fast Facts
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DATE/TIME:
Friday, March 8, 2013, 6:30 p.m.
LOCATION:
The Gallery/Wellington Club, Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, 3400 Equestrian Club Road, Wellington, Florida 33414
CHAIRS:
Jenny Belknap Kees, Ellen Crown & Elizabeth Press
HONORARY COMMITTEE:
Jenny Belknap Kees & Tim Kees, Katharine & Mark Bellisimo, Bobbie Braun, Flavia Callari, Carolyn & Tim Carlson, Mary & Mike Carpenter, Jane Forbes Clark, Ellen & Dan Crown, Gregory W. Gingery, Becky & David Gochman, Catherine & Steven Herman, Stephanie & John Ingram, Elizabeth Johnson, Patricia Keenan & Lawrence D'Addario, Marylou D'Addario & Sean Kennedy, Lisa & Robert Lourie, Victoria Lowell, Julie & Rick Mitchell, Caroline Moran, Celene & Marc Oken, Angela & Chris Paradysz, Dr. Betsee Parker, Elizabeth & Clifford Press, Kathryn L. Quirk & Denise P. Quirk, Juliet & Sam Reid, Jennifer & Eric Ross, Clea & Kurt Soderlund, Joan & John Toffolon, Visse Wedell & Thomas Schweizer.
RESERVATIONS:
Tables of six start at $2,500. A limited number of individual seats will be available at $250 per person on request. Visit equusfoundation.org/fete.
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PRESENTING SPONSORS
Dr. Betsee Parker – Huntland, Spy Coast Farm, The Crown Family
PLATINUM SPONSORS
Split Rock Farm, Visse Wedell
GOLD MEDAL SPONSORS
Mary & Michael Carpenter, Equestrian Sport Productions, Becky & David Gochman, Bruce Hlavacek & Dr. Jen Hlavacek, Stephanie & John Ingram, Louisburg Farm, Mr. & Mrs. Rick Mershad, Mr. & Mrs. Clifford Press, Mr. & Mrs. Suhail Rizvi
SILVER MEDAL SPONSORS
Jane Forbes Clark, The Carlson Family, Marylou D'Addario Kennedy & Sean Kennedy, Patricia Keenan & Lawrence D'Addario, Mr. & Mrs. Walter T. Kees
BRONZE MEDAL SPONSORS
Fairfield Equine Associates, Gregory W. Gingery, Sydney Keith, P.F. Farm, Quiet Corner Farm, Kim Prince & Snowbrook, Jennifer & Eric Ross, Juliet & Sam Reid, William & Shirley Reilich, The Toffolon Family, Wrenwood Farms
CORPORATE PARTNERS
Animal Planet, Ariat International, Nestle Waters North America
CONTACT: Lynn Coakley at mail@equusfoundation.org, (203) 259-1550, or visit equusfoundation.org/fete for information on sponsorships, auction donations, and table reservations.
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About The EQUUS Foundation
The EQUUS Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity established in 2002, also known as Horse Charities of America, is dedicated to improving the quality of life of horses, advancing the use of horses to enrich the lives of people in need and educating the public about the horse’s unique ability to empower, teach and heal. What started as a local effort is now a nationwide campaign on behalf of horses. The Foundation accomplishes its mission by providing financial support to horse-related charities across the United States; connecting a network of equine organizations to equine enthusiasts; providing scholarships to reward volunteer service on behalf of horses, and conducting information outreach to educate the public about 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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