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February 2, 2026
The Rider's Closet Trunk Is Wintering In Wellington!
The EQUUS Foundation Rider's Closet Donation Trunk is ready and waiting for donations of riding apparel at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida. Many thanks to Personalized Products for hosting the trunk at their vendor space. Donors can stop by during show hours to drop off any new or gently used riding apparel they no longer need. The EQUUS Foundation wishes everyone a great show experience this season and thanks you in advance for your support!


The Rider's Closet provides riding apparel to individual riders in need, scholastic riding programs, pony clubs, equestrian camp programs and equine charities. Founded in 2006 by Georgina Bloomberg, The Rider's Closet merged with the EQUUS Foundation in 2019. All donations are 100% tax-deductible! Your support helps make working with horses more inclusive and accessible.

How Do I Donate?
To drop off your donation during the Winter Equestrian Festival, visit Personalized Products on the show grounds and leave your items in the tack trunk. Please note the program cannot accept donations of helmets, protective vests or horse apparel.

Please visit equusfoundation.org/riderscloset for more info about donating and to download a donation form.

If you will not be attending the Winter Equestrian Festival, you can still donate!!
Donations may be mailed to:
The Rider's Closet
108 Village Square, PMB 309
Somers, NY 10589
Donations may be dropped at:
Manhattan Saddlery | New York, NY
RIDE | Bedford, NY
The Horse Connection | Bedford, NY
Our list of recipients grows every year, and our ability to serve them is only possible because generous riders and equestrian apparel companies keep the donations coming!

You can help make dreams come true for deserving riders!

THERE'S MORE!

Join us to honor Brianne Goutal-Marteau on February 22nd!
EQUUS Foundation Spirit Award Recipient

• Sunday, February 22, 2026 - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
• Buffet-style Hearty Hors d'oeuvres, Open Bar, DJ
• Casual Chic Attire
• Wanderers Club Terrace, 1900 Aero Club Drive, Wellington, FL 33414

PATRONS: $5,000 to include special recognition and reserved seating for eight
FRIENDS: $2,500 to include special recognition and reserved seating for six
FANS: $1,500 to include special recognition and reserved seating for four
INDIVIDUALS: $150 per person
RSVP HERE
Attendance is limited.
RSVP: equusfoundation.org/spirit
(Download RSVP here)
 
 
ABOUT EQUUS FOUNDATION: The EQUUS Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity established in 2002, is the only national animal welfare charity and accrediting body in the United States that is 100% dedicated to equine welfare with the dual mission to protect America's horses from peril and strengthen 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. Visit: equusfoundation.org.