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Shapley’s Superior Grooming Products Partners with Equestrian Aid Foundation

January 8th, 2018

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

Shop Consign & Design of Wellington on Small Business Saturday to benefit Equestrian Aid

November 20th, 2017

  Consign and Design of Wellington will celebrate Small Business Saturday by donating a portion of their proceeds to Equestrian Aid Foundation. The store is stocked with perfect gift items and unique, upscale home decor for you and everyone on your list, so mark your calendars for a fun day of shopping on Saturday, November 25. Consign and Design of Wellington is located at 13587 Wellington Trace and will be open 10:00

Equestrian Aid Foundation's Lifeline Helps Trainer Steven Castillo

November 16th, 2017

Steven Castillo. Photo by Graham Photography     Wellington, Fla. – Nov. 16, 2017 – Steven Castillo can’t remember a life without horses. He dabbled in the jumpers and eventing then fell in love with dressage. Castillo, who hails from the outskirts of Birmingham, Alabama, became a successful trainer, competitor, instructor and judge. He carved out his career with what he describes as a mixed bag of horses. He remembers

VALEGRO'S SHOE, DONATED BY CARL HESTER, BOOSTS U.S. CHARITY

October 19th, 2017

Grand Prix Replay--October 19, 2017--Horse shoes have traditionally been associated with good luck, and that was certainly the case for one Dressage group in the U.S. this past week. At the New England Dressage Association (NEDA) Carl Hester Symposium in New Gloucester, Maine from October 14-15, a silver-plated horseshoe worn by superstar Dressage horse Valegro and donated by top rider Hester brought in $5,000

Valegro’s Shoe Donated by Carl Hester Earns Top Dollar to Benefit Equestrian Aid Foundation

October 19th, 2017

The Plaid Horse--October 19, 2017--New Gloucester, Maine--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, Betsy Dangel from Newton Center, Massachusetts, made the highest

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

October 19th, 2017

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,

VALEGRO'S SHOE DELIVERED BY CARL HESTER EARNS TOP DOLLAR FOR EQUESTRIAN AID

October 18th, 2017

Horses Daily--October 18, 2017--A silver-plated horseshoe that was once worn by Valegro has raised $5,000 for the Equestrian Aid Foundation at the New England Dressage Association ( NEDA ) Carl Hester Symposium (14-15 October) in New Gouchester, Maine. The bidding was hot between 3 women attending the clinic but in the end, Betsy Dangel from Newton Center, Mass got the final price in as the bidding closed Sunday afternoon.

Valegro’s silver shoe sells for $5,000

October 17th, 2017

Horse and Hound--October 17, 2017--A silver-plated horseshoe that was once worn by Valegro has raised $5,000 (£3,800) for an equestrian charity in a silent auction. The auction for the Equestrian Aid Foundation took place at the New England Dressage Association (NEDA) Carl Hester Symposium (14-15 October) in the United States. Continue reading...

Recipient Christine Campbell Forges Ahead

October 17th, 2017

  Christine Campbell . Photo by Diane Hackett.   Wellington, Fla. – Oct. 16, 2017 – Christine Campbell is fearless in the face of challenge and she has led the life to prove it. An equestrian from an early age, she rode with Ronnie Mutch, earned her colors with the Smithtown Hunt and was a whipper-in for the Fairfield County Hounds. She has trained field hunters to grand prix jumpers, ridden internationally and has worked

Equestrian Aid Foundation Helps Horse People In Need

October 6th, 2017

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