WESTPORT, CT - February 14, 2012 - On Saturday, February 11, 2012, the EQUUS Foundation hosted an Equestrian Idol “All Stars” Musical Cabaret at the Winter Equestrian Festival. Held just prior to the $125,000 Grand Prix FEI CSI W presented by Spy Coast Farm, Equestrian Idols Taylor Hughes, Jen Kane, Brian Lookabill and Ki-Juan Minors performed a one-of-a-kind musical cabaret. The event was held to benefit The EQUUS Foundation and its upcoming event, Fete Cheval, on Friday, March 9, 2012, presented by Spy Coast Farm.
Left to Right: Brian Lookabill, Jen Kane, Ki Juan Minors, and Taylor Hughes performed at the Equestrian Idol "All Stars" Musical Cabaret. Photo courtesy of Jack Mancini.
The festivities kicked off with 2007 winner Taylor Hughes singing "Bring On the Rain" by Jodee Messina, which was followed by 2008 winner Ki Juan Minors' performance of "Grenade" by Bruno Mars. Jen Kane, the 2009 winner, took to the stage next to sing Alicia Keys' "If I Ain’t Got You" and 2010 winner Brian Lookabill wrapped up the night by singing "Wanted: Dead or Alive" by Bon Jovi.
"All of us that have been a part of the Equestrian Idol Series enjoyed performing," noted Lookabill. "We hope the audience enjoyed it as well, and we were happy to be a part of another EQUUS Foundation fundraising effort."
The EQUUS Foundation’s Fete Cheval is just a few short weeks away, scheduled for Friday, March 9, 2012, at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. With equestrians representing the dressage, eventing, hunter, jumper, and polo communities performing equestrian games on horseback to the delight of the audience, this signature event promises to be the most entertaining night for horse enthusiasts and the general public this season in Wellington, Florida - fun for all and all for fun!
Tables of six for the Fete Cheval are available as follows: Gold Medal Front Row $5,000; Silver Medal $3,000 and Bronze Medal $2,000; individual seating starts at $200 per person. To RSVP online, visit www.equusfoundation.org/fete or contact us by phone at 203-259-1550 or email at equus@equusfoundation.org.
Rodrigo Pessoa having fun at the 2010 Fete Cheval. Photo courtesy of Phelps Media Group.
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Fete Cheval Fast Facts
WHEN: Friday, March 9, 2011
7 pm Cocktails & Auction
8 pm Dinner in the International Club &
Games on Horseback
in the International Arena
WHERE: Palm Beach International
Equestrian Center, Wellington, Florida
RSVP:
Online www.equusfoundation.org/fete
Phone 203-259-1550
E-Mail equus@equusfoundation.org.
Mail Click here to download mail-in form.
Attire
Casual Chic
Title Sponsor
Spy Coast Farm
Co-Chairs
Hillary Dobbs
Patricia Keenan
Elizabeth Press
Riders:
Max Amaya
Derek Braun
Saer Coulter
Nick Dello Joio
Hillary Dobbs
Jimmy Fairclough
Sandy Ferrell
Weston Gracida
Brianne Goutal
Patricia Griffith
Ashley Holzer
Charlie Jayne
Paige Johnson
Kris Kampsen
Laura Kraut
Marcia Kulak
Anne Kursinkski
Alexa Pessoa
Rodrigo Pessoa
Brandon Phillips
Kim Prince
Havens Schatt
Louise Serio
Jessica Springsteen
Scott Stewart
Shane Sweetnam
Jimmy Torano
(At Print Time)
Emcee:
Brian Lookabill
Officials:
Ralph Caristo
David Distler
Susie Schoellkopf
Horses Donated By
Wall Street Farm
Heidi & Steve Lengyel
Rider Coordination
Equalign
Wendy S. Coren, D.C.
David N. Lundquist, D.C.
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