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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

  The Carolinas Equestrian -- Winter 2018

Horses Daily—Jul. 30, 2018—The $2,000 Equestrian Aid Foundation Grooms Class sponsored by Missy Luczak-Smith was presented to Jose Aguilar, shown here with Fearless, owned by Emily Durlach. Jose Aguilar and his charge Fearless, a 6-year-old Hanoverian gelding owned by Emily Durlach, topped a field of 14 entries to win the $2,000 Equestrian Aid Foundation Hunter Grooms Class Sponsored by Missy Luczak-Smith at

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

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

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.

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...

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

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: 

Wellington The Magazine--September 2017--Wellington is the winter equestrian capital of the world, so it shouldn’t be a surprise that among the area’s unique philanthropic endeavors is the Equestrian Aid Foundation, which raises money that is then given as grants to members of the equestrian community in their time of need. Continue reading: