Sold-Out! 2020 Challenge of the Americas a Rousing Success
The 2020 Challenge of the Americas was one to remember. The South Florida weather was picture-perfect and the atmosphere electric as a sold-out grandstand and VIP audience cheered top riders and their glittering mounts as they danced under-the-lights in the International Arena at the Global Dressage Festival Showgrounds in honor of the fight against breast […]
2019 – Bigger, better and even more spectacular!
We did it! All of us . . . and it was bigger, better and even more spectacular than ever. The quadrille teams stepped up their performances (if that’s even possible) and put on a show that thrilled the 500 VIP guests and the sold-out General Admission grandsstands packed to capacity with an enthusiastic and […]
Do you wanna dance at the 2019 Challenge of the Americas?
The 2019 Challenge of the Americas teams put lots of time, talent and energy into making their quadrilles a success. From practicing their timing to perfecting their patterns, the professional riders, choreographers, music mixers, coaches and support staff strive to bring the audience unparalleled entertainment in support of a worthy cause.
Three generous donors have chosen the newest level of support for the 2019 Challenge of the Americas, the Pink Patrons.
Oak Meadows Farm Cece Stewart of Oak Meadows Farm is a faithful COTA supporter who, not only believes in the cause, but has a special reason to support the Challenge. “I do this in honor of my sister, Lee Waite, who is a breast cancer survivor,” Cece said. “She has been cancer-free for 15 years. She is an […]
Five Top Teams Vie for Victory at 2019 Challenge of the Americas
Five teams of top riders and their dedicated coaches, choreographers and eyes-on-the-ground have thrown their helmets in the ring in an effort to claim the crown at the 2019 Challenge of the Americas (COTA). Although there’s no physical prize, these fierce competitors practice many hours to not only Challenge Breast Cancer, but to win! You’ll […]
Heather Blitz and Catherine Haddad Staller Think Pink to Join the Cause
Two top Grand Prix dressage riders, Heather Blitz and Catherine Haddad Staller, have joined forces to create a pas de deux as the perfect way to begin the 2018 Challenge of the Americas (COTA). As fans of the event that raises funds for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation through Play for P.I.N.K., both riders have […]
Discover Dressage Joins COTA to Advance Dressage while Fighting Breast Cancer
When Challenge of the Americas (COTA) organizer Mary Ross approached Kim Van Kampen, the founder of Discover Dressage, to join in COTA’s fight against breast cancer, Van Kampen thought it was a great idea. The March 9 Challenge of the Americas features teams of top international dressage riders competing in Grand Prix freestyle quadrilles to […]
