Equestrian Aid Foundation Helps Eventer Kim Meier Cope After Life-Altering Injury

Kim Meier and Test Run had a top-10 finish at Kentucky Rolex Three Day Event in 2004. Photo by Dean Graham   Wellington, Fla. – Apr. 9, 2018 – Kim Meier reached the pinnacle of eventing before tragedy struck. In 2007 she was paralyzed from the shoulders down in a freak accident. For Kim and horse people like her facing catastrophic injury and illness, life becomes a struggle. Kim carved her career in classic eventer fashion,

Vote Equestrian Aid Foundation as Best Charity in Equestrian Living's 2018 EQ Gold List

We are pleased to announce that Equestrian Aid Foundation was nominated for favorite charity in Equestrian Living magazine's annual Gold List. In 2017, EAF earned honors as a favorite equestrian-related charity. This year's winners will be published in the popular September Gold List issue of the magazine.     Show your support and help Equestrian Aid Foundation get much-needed exposure so we can assist more horse

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Luminary Award Presented to Stephanie Riggio Bulger for Service to Equestrian Aid Foundation

Stephanie Riggio Bulger accepts the Equestrian Aid Foundation Luminary Award. Photo by EQ Media   Wellington, Fla. – March 12, 2018 – Equestrian Aid Foundation founders, board members, staff and friends honored Stephanie Riggio Bulger with their Luminary Award for her invaluable service to the organization. Founders Robert Dover, chef d’équipe of the U.S. Dressage team and Robert Ross hosted a private party Sunday,

Equestrian Aid Foundation Helps Farrier Get Back on Track After Serious Injury

Wellington, Fla. – Feb. 22, 2018 – Trevor Lent made his living as a farrier until the day he was kicked so badly that both his kneecap and femur shattered. After an initial unsuccessful surgery, his doctor performed a total knee replacement that left him temporarily non-weight bearing and permanently unable to return to his livelihood of shoeing horses. Without income from his work, the once self-reliant cowboy’s life

Author and Trainer Shane Ledyard to Support Equestrian Aid Foundation through Book Sales

    Wellington, Fla. – Feb. 16, 2018 – Equestrian Aid Foundation is proud to announce that author Shane Ledyard will donate a portion of the paperback sales of his latest book, “Sycamore Whispers,” to the organization through February. Equestrian Aid Foundation provides financial assistance to horse people from all corners of the U.S. equestrian world who are facing catastrophic injury or illness.   Purchase “Sycamore

Shapley’s Superior Grooming Products Partners with Equestrian Aid Foundation

Wellington, Fla. ­– Jan. 8, 2018 – Equestrian Aid Foundation and Shapley’s Superior Equine Grooming Products have teamed up to support of the nonprofit’s mission to help horse people facing catastrophic injury and illness. Shapley’s will donate 10 percent of all local product retail sales during the winter season circuit competitions at HITS Coachella Desert Circuit, HITS Ocala Winter Circuit and the Winter Equestrian

Valegro's Shoe Donated By Carl Hester Earns Top Dollar to Benefit Equestrian Aid Foundation

Linda Wondrack and Betsy Dangel with Valegro's shoe and Carl Hester. Photo by Mary Phelps.   New Gloucester, Maine – Oct. 19, 2017 – A silver-plated horseshoe once worn by superstar dressage horse Valegro raised $5,000 for Equestrian Aid Foundation at the New England Dressage Association (NEDA) Carl Hester Symposium, held Oct. 14-15 in New Gloucester, Maine. The bidding was hot among the clinic attendees. In the end,

Equestrian Aid Foundation Helps Horse People In Need

The Natural Horse--October 2017--Life as a horse person is physical. Success and satisfaction as a competitor, trainer, breeder, farrier, groom, working student, veterinarian, chiropractor, massage therapist or amateur hobby rider requires use—sometimes strenuous use—of an able body and mind. If an equestrian or equine professional becomes injured or ill and can’t pay their bills, the world can come crashing

Horse People Get a Leg Up from Equestrian Aid Foundation

Equestrian Living Magazine--October 2017--At the core of equestrians are the connection, joy, and freedom that comes from the horses they love. But when horse people become critically ill or injured, their world can unravel. Facing the inability to work or participate in the industry they love can be devastating and lead to a downward spiral against what seem like insurmountable odds. Continue reading: 

Monmouth at the Team to Participate as a Show You Care Competition

Photo by Ric Shaffer Photography.   Wellington, Fla. – Aug.13, 2017 – Equestrian Aid Foundation announced that Monmouth at the Team, held Aug.14-20 in Gladstone, New Jersey, will participate in their new horse show program, Show You Care. The show management has designated Wednesday’s Low Adult Hunter and the $1,500 Bit O’ Straw Pre-Adult and Pre-Child Classic, sponsored by Signature Spurs as Show You Care classes.

Missy Luczak-Smith and Doug Smith Sponsor Equestrian Aid Foundation Grooms Class at Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show

Blowing Rock, N.C. ­– Aug. 3, 2017 – Board member Missy Luczak-Smith and her husband Doug Smith sponsored the annual $1,000 Equestrian Aid Foundation Hunter Grooms Class at the Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show on Sunday, July 30. The class had a record turnout of grooms and their charges, but it was Daniel Gomez who won the top prize with Caroline Moran’s Bacardi, a gleaming, gray KWPN gelding by Casco. (At left: Meredith

Georgina Bloomberg to Compete for Equestrian Aid Foundation in Hampton Classic Horse Show's Second Annual Jump for Charity

Wellington, Fla. – July 21, 2017 – Equestrian Aid Foundation announced that Georgina Bloomberg will represent the organization as captain of their team in the Jump for Charity, presented by Sea Shore Stables. The event takes place during the $86,000 Douglas Elliman Grand Prix Qualifier presented by LONGINES at the 42nd annual Hampton Classic Horse Show, Friday, Sept.1. Jump for Charity is a fun way for the audience

Equestrian Aid Foundation Congratulates Raymond Francis on USHJA Lifetime Achievement Award

Devon, Pa. – June 4, 2005 – The Equestrian Aid Foundation congratulates Raymond Francis for his well-deserved United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) Lifetime Achievement Award. Because he was unable to attend the USHJA annual convention to accept his award, the management of Devon Horse Show and Country Fair offered to hold the presentation in the Dixon Oval, June 1, Derby Day. Around the hunter ring, Francis’

Equestrian Aid Foundation Announces Its New Horse Show Program: Show You Care

Wellington, Fla. – May 8, 2017 – Today Equestrian Aid Foundation announced their new horse show program, Show You Care . The organization provides financial assistance to members of the horse community who suffer from catastrophic illness and injury and they are reaching out to horse show managers across the country to help them with their mission.
 
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Keith Greco's ALTHEA Raises Unprecedented Funds for Horsemen & Women In Need

Palm Beach County and their equestrian communities gathered together on Sunday, Feb. 12, for the Equestrian Aid Foundation’s annual event: a night that they will never forget. Althea was held at The Global Dressage Festival Stadium of Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, FL. “For this year’s benefit, we decided to take a unique approach. We provided a magical and magnificent experience presented