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SCOTT STEWART AND KEN BERKLEY HOST AN EQUESTRIAN AID FOUNDATION BENEFIT

February 10th, 2019

Equestrian Living Magazine—Feb. 10, 2019—The old-world European-inspired Wellington, Florida, home of equestrians Ken Berkley and Scott Stewart was the setting of a spectacular dinner to benefit Equestrian Aid Foundation in early February. The lavish event featured Dom Pérignon, a brand synonymous with vintage Champagne and prestige cuvées, and The Mascot, a wine brand created by Will Harlan born out of the

SHAPLEY’S SUPERIOR GROOMING PRODUCTS TO PARTNER WITH EQUESTRIAN AID FOUNDATION FOR SECOND YEAR

January 7th, 2019

  Wellington, Fla. ­– Jan. 7, 2019 – Equestrian Aid Foundation and Shapley’s Superior Equine Grooming Products will join forces for a second winter season to support the nonprofit’s mission of helping critically ill and injured horsemen. Shapley’s will donate 10 percent of product sales made on the HITS Coachella Desert Circuit, HITS Ocala Winter Circuit and at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington,

Fa La La La... Spa! Gifts that Give Back for Your Favorite Equestrian

December 17th, 2018

  Looking For a Gift for the Equestrian Who Has Everything? Through December 26, Wellington's BADEN SPA and WELLNESS will give back 20 percent to Equestrian Aid Foundation on purchases of these luxurious spa packages.     Click here to purchase  an EAF Give Back Holiday Package for every equestrian on your  nice list!  

SFHJA Continues Tradition of Support for Equestrian Community through Donation to Equestrian Aid Foundation

December 14th, 2018

The South Florida Hunter Jumper Association continued its tradition of support for the equestrian community by making a generous donation to the Equestrian Aid Foundation at the association's year-end awards banquet. Donated funds were generated through the 68th SFHJA Charity Horse Show. We could not carry out our mission without the support of SFHJA. We're indebted to the association's leadership and also to

Horsemen Helping Horsemen: The Grassroots Work of the Equestrian Aid Foundation

December 4th, 2018

  The Carolinas Equestrian -- Winter 2018

EQUESTRIAN AID FOUNDATION GRANT HELPS FAMILY TAKE A STEP FORWARD

November 22nd, 2018

Following a devastating accident, financial support from EAF allowed the Wight family to find new ways to be self-sufficient. Photo courtesy of Little Rockin' Heart Dairy   When Arabian breeder Loren Wight was permanently disabled in an accident on his family-operated Rockin’ Heart Ranch, the entire family’s livelihood was in jeopardy. A grant from the Equestrian Aid Foundation enabled Loren to keep up with the

The California Wildfires: Four Ways to Help

November 14th, 2018

Horses and humans seek refuge in Zuma Beach  (Brittny Mejia / Los Angeles Times)   Wellington, Florida—Nov. 14, 2018—It's heartbreaking to watch the images coming out of California this week, especially those involving fellow horsemen. For those who feel compelled to help, it can be hard to know where donations will have the most impact. While many credible efforts to raise funds for California's wildfire victims

The Aftermath: How to Help Horsemen After Hurricane Michael

October 15th, 2018

At many farms across the Panhandle, little viable stabling remains following Hurricane Michael. Photo courtesy of Jodie Kelly   Hurricane Michael, the worst storm on record to hit the Florida Panhandle, has left residents from Florida to the Carolinas reeling--including many members of our equestrian community.  On the outskirts of Panama City, Joe Pimentel, respected breeder and president of the Trakehner

JANISE GRAY RETIRES AS EQUESTRIAN AID FOUNDATION’S DIRECTOR OF GRANT RECIPIENT SERVICES

September 24th, 2018

Janise Gray, Director of Grant Recipient Services. Photo courtesy of Janise Gray   Wellington, Fla. – Sept. 24, 2018 – The Equestrian Aid Foundation announced this week that Janise Gray has retired as the foundation’s Director of Grant Recipient Services. She had held the position for over 20 years. “For two decades, Janise has been a compassionate advocate for each and every person our foundation has assisted,” said

Wellington’s On Course Consignment Marks Tenth Year as Equestrian Aid Foundation Business Partner

September 10th, 2018

Wellington, Fl – September 10, 2018 – When Wellington-based amateur equestrian and businesswoman Jacquie McCutchan opened On Course Consignment in 2008, a charitable partnership was part of her vision. Ten years later, her partnership with the Equestrian Aid Foundation has yielded over $11,000 in assistance to critically ill and injured members of the equestrian community. “Horse people are unique in the way