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Duchossois' Legacy Shines In Aiken Charity Horse Show's Support of Equestrian Aid Foundation

May 18th, 2021

96       Bruce Duchossois is remembered throughout the equestrian community for his genuine love of horse sports and his hands-on approach to philanthropy.    May 18, 2021–Wellington, Fla.–The Equestrian Aid Foundation is honored to be a beneficiary of the 2021 Aiken Charity Horse, which culminated Sunday at Bruce’s Field. The two-week annual event is held in memory of Bruce Duchossois, a former EAF board member and

Equestrian Aid Foundation Announces COVID Recovery Grant for Palm Beach County Equestrian Industry Workers

March 22nd, 2021

  Lenir Perez, Ana Sofia Perez, and Juan Andres Rodriguez competed for EAF in the 2021 Great Charity Challenge. Photo by Lois Spatz   Mar. 22, 2021—Wellington, Fla.—The Equestrian Aid Foundation is proud to announce the creation of its Equestrian Recovery Grant Opportunity (ERGO) program. The program—a one-time grant opportunity for qualifying equestrian professionals and industry service providers—has been

EAF Grant Helps Trainer Along Path to Recovery

January 26th, 2021

    Last April, Reno-based trainer and horsewoman Sue Leep walked into a local medical clinic feeling short of breath. Days later, she received a devastating diagnosis: her body was not only battling pneumonia, but stage 3 lung cancer as well. The closest recommended treatment facility was in Phoenix, Arizona. The intricacies and contingencies of health insurance and treatment plans, however, necessitated a substantial

All Hands on Deck: Clip-a-Thon To Benefit EAF's COVID Fund

October 23rd, 2020

  Wellington, Fla. — Oct. 23, 2020 — Freelance groom Tim Gaskell and lifelong equestrian and marketing professional Kayla Wright are back in action for a second round of their wildly successful Clip-a-Thon, and this time, they're bringing friends.  When the COVID-related industry shutdown wreaked financial havoc for many equestrian professionals last spring, the duo planned and executed a 24-hour, live-streamed

Equestrian Aid Foundation Reaches GuideStar's Highest Seal of Transparency

October 15th, 2020

  Wellington, Fla. ­– Oct. 15, 2020 – The Equestrian Aid Foundation is proud to announce that it has earned GuideStar's Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid, the world's most comprehensive provider of information about nonprofit organizations. The Platinum level is given to organizations that commit to GuideStar's highest standards of management and reporting. By sharing metrics and information that highlight

Caring For Horsemen Hit Hard By COVID-19, One Clip At A Time

October 8th, 2020

Freelance groom Tim Gaskell is organizing a second Clip-a-Thon to benefit EAF's COVID Emergency Fund for industry professionals.   Oct. 7, 2020 — The Chronicle of the Horse — COVID-19 has affected nearly every person in the world, including those in our equine industry. Some have lost their jobs. Most have taken a hard hit on income. Some couldn’t find work. Some had to find alternative work. No matter what the situation,

Ramirez and Viva Mas Shine in 8th Annual EAF Grooms Class at Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show

July 28th, 2020

  Class winner Victor Ramirez and Viva Mas with Bruce Christison, Leslie Wheat Roberts, and Amy Christison. Photo by Missy Luczak-Smith. Blowing Rock, N.C. – July 28, 2020 – Victor Ramirez topped a field of 24 entries with Geddaway Farm's Viva Mas to win the $4,200 Equestrian Aid Foundation Grooms Class at the Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show on Sunday, July 26.   A time-honored tradition at BRCHS, this year’s class was

COVID-19 and the Horse Industry

July 12th, 2020

Horse Illustrated—July 12, 2020—The novel coronavirus, now known as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), causes the disease known as coronavirus disease 2019, or most commonly known as COVID-19. In March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic. Just like every industry, COVID-19 has caused numerous impacts to every breed, discipline, and

Clip-A-Thon for the Equestrian Aid Foundation Disaster Relief fund

May 28th, 2020

The Plaid Horse—May 28, 2020—It is no secret that the summer is looking bleak with horse shows being cancelled left and right. While we adjust our summer plans, our beloved horse show staff is facing some serious uncertainty as their livelihood is ripped away from them.  We owe it to every manager, groom, braider, night checker, ring steward, in gate master, and grounds keeper to support them when they need us most! Imagine

24-Hour Clip-A-Thon to Support Equestrian Aid Foundation

May 27th, 2020

Eventing Nation—May 27, 2020—It is no secret that the summer is looking bleak with horse shows being canceled left and right. While we adjust our summer plans, our beloved horse show staff is facing some serious uncertainty as their livelihood is ripped away from them. We owe it to every manager, groom, braider, night checker, ring steward, in gate master, and grounds keeper to support them when they need us most! Imagine