The Challenge of the Americas, known throughout the equestrian world for its spectacular Grand Prix Musical Quadrilles will continue the fight against breast cancer at the Global Dressage Festival Showgrounds in Wellington, FL. This one-of-a-kind affair showcases the Olympic sport of Dressage and includes the “Who’s Who” of top equestrian competitors from the United States, Canada, Latin America and Europe.
Congratulations to Canadian Team MatchNRide, the overall winners of the 2018 Challenge of the Americas!
Jaimey Irwin, riding Stiletto, a 10-year-old Oldenburg mare owned by Ute Busse
Tina Irwin, riding Laurencio, an 11-year-old Oldenburg gelding owned by Tina and Jaimey Irwin
Evi Strasser, riding Déjà Vu Tyme, an 11-year-old Hanoverian gelding owned by Erika Murphy and Evi Strasser
Tanya Strasser, riding Action Tyme, an 18-year-old Oldenburg gelding owned by Evi Strasser
Patrick Battison, riding Rigo, a 17-year-old Hanoverian gelding owned by Diana Belevsky
Harper Mackenzie, riding Westeros, a 14-year-old Hanoverian gelding owned by Patricia Douglas
Evi Pracht, Team MATCHNRIDE Choreographer and Coach
The Challenge of the Americas, having evolved over the past 15 years from an afternoon dressage exhibition and luncheon in 2002, has grown into an under-the-lights international equestrian extravaganza and gala. Its success and continued growth is due to its partnership in the fight against breast cancer, as well as its unique and highly entertaining format that features the ever-popular musical Grand Prix Quadrille Team Challenge – forever to be recognized as “dancing for women and men around the world.”
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) is dedicated to being the end of breast cancer by advancing the world’s most promising research. Founded by Evelyn H. Lauder in 1993, BCRF-funded investigators have been deeply involved in every major breakthrough in breast cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment and survivorship. In October 2018, BCRF will award $63 million to support the work of more than 275 scientists at leading medical and academic institutions across 15 countries, making BCRF the largest private funder of breast cancer research worldwide. BCRF is the highest rated breast cancer organization in the U.S. Visit www.bcrfcure.org to learn more.
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The Challenge Gala, an elegant evening of dinner and dancing, gets underway immediately following the “The Challenge of the Americas” competition. An awards presentation is featured and guests have the chance to meet and socialize with riders and judges.
When:
Friday, March 8, 2019 at 6:00 pm
Where:
Global Dressage Festival, 13500 Southshore Blvd, Wellington, Florida 33414
Beneficiaries:
Play for PINK:
playforpink.org
facebook.com/playforpink
Breast Cancer Research Foundation:
bcrf.org
facebook.com/TheBreastCancerResearchFoundation
Ticket and Sponsorship Information:
Mary Ross
M. Ross Consulting Inc
561-433-0988
mary@mrossconsultinginc.com
