Equus Foundation, Inc. Headlineshttp://www.phelpsmediagroup.com/pressreleases.phpThe EQUUS Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life of horses, fostering the use of horses to enrich the lives of those in need, and educating the public about the horse's unique ability to empower, teach and heal.Fri, 24 May 2013 10:13:01 -0500en-usNestle Waters North America Returns as Official Beverage Sponsor of the Fairfield June Horse Show to benefit the EQUUS Foundationhttp://www.phelpsmediagroup.com/viewarticle.php?id=7850http://www.phelpsmediagroup.com/viewarticle.php?id=7850Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 -0500WESTPORT, CT - May 15, 2013 - Thanks to Nestlé Waters North America (NWNA), Family Fun Day will again be a major highlight of the Fairfield County Hunt Club June Benefit Horse Show that benefits the EQUUS Foundation. Family Fun Day will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2013, along with the $25,000 Grand Prix, the culminating event of the five-day show, which starts on Tuesday, June 18, 2013.EQUUS Foundation Announces Winners of Champions Scholarships sponsored by Ariat Internationalhttp://www.phelpsmediagroup.com/viewarticle.php?id=7795http://www.phelpsmediagroup.com/viewarticle.php?id=7795Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500Champion Scholarship Recipients Announced WESTPORT, CT - April 30, 2013 - The EQUUS Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of its Equine Service Scholarships, part of its "CHAMPIONS" program sponsored by Ariat International. Nine individuals were selected to receive a total of $10,000 based on volunteer service performed in 2012.Turning Passion into Action! "We are so proud to be able to award scholarships to these wonderful 'horse lovers' who find the time to maintain high academic standards, pursue their equestrian dreams, and volunteer for equine charities dedicated to ensuring the well-being of horses and fostering the horse-human bond," said Lynn Coakley, EQUUS Foundation President."CHAMPIONS" at Work - Let's Hear it for our Equine Volunteers!http://www.phelpsmediagroup.com/viewarticle.php?id=7785http://www.phelpsmediagroup.com/viewarticle.php?id=7785Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500 WESTPORT, CT - April 24, 2013 - "I was so surprised and touched to get rewarded for something I love to do," - that was the unanimous sentiment expressed by the five volunteers who won $250 gift certificates for Ariat boots for their volunteer service in the first quarter of 2013 as part of the EQUUS Foundation "CHAMPIONS" program sponsored by Ariat International. Hannah AndersonHannah Anderson Hannah volunteers for Rainbow Meadows Equine Rescue and Retirement in Sedan, Kansas.New Schedule for Fairfield County Hunt Club June Benefit Horse Show to benefit EQUUS Foundation!http://www.phelpsmediagroup.com/viewarticle.php?id=7753http://www.phelpsmediagroup.com/viewarticle.php?id=7753Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500  New Schedule for Fairfield County Hunt Club June Benefit Horse Show to benefit EQUUS Foundation!Click Here to download the Class Schedule. Click Here to download the Prize List.WESTPORT, CT - April 15, 2013 - Building on the great success of the 2012 show, Show Managers, William Aguirre and JP Godard, have revamped the class schedule for the 2013 show. Fairfield's AA-Rated June Show earned the coveted United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Heritage Designation and the 2012 United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) Member Choice Award.Winners of the Ariat Intl. $5,000 "Win A Grant" Program Announcedhttp://www.phelpsmediagroup.com/viewarticle.php?id=7744http://www.phelpsmediagroup.com/viewarticle.php?id=7744Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500WESTPORT, CT - March 14, 2013 - The EQUUS Foundation established its Champions Equine Service program in partnership with Ariat International to reward and stimulate volunteerism for equine charities. Established in 2012, over 2,000 individuals signed up over the course of the year to help support the over 600 equine organizations across the United States participating on the EQUUS Foundation carrots4acause network.EQUUS Foundation and USEF Establish $1,500 Champion of Equine Service Scholarshiphttp://www.phelpsmediagroup.com/viewarticle.php?id=7712http://www.phelpsmediagroup.com/viewarticle.php?id=7712Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0500WESTPORT, CT - April 9, 2013 - The EQUUS Foundation and the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) have established a new volunteer recognition scholarship program specifically for USEF members aged 21 and under who hold a current USEF Competing Equestrian membership. The $1,500 USEF Champion of Equine Service Scholarship for undergraduate and graduate studies is part of the EQUUS Foundation's Champions program sponsored by Ariat International, an incentive-based equine service program aimed at improving the welfare of horses and fostering the horse-human bond.Show Jumping Champion Hillary Dobbs to celebrate launch of Dobbs Show Jumping Syndicate at "Champagning" event to benefit EQUUS Foundation on March 28http://www.phelpsmediagroup.com/viewarticle.php?id=7601http://www.phelpsmediagroup.com/viewarticle.php?id=7601Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500WESTPORT, CT - March 19, 2013 - Hillary Dobbs, international show jumping champion, will host "Champagning", a cocktail event to celebrate the launch of her Dobbs Show Jumping syndicate on March 28, 2013 in the Gallery at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, Florida. The proceeds of the event will benefit the EQUUS Foundation. Building upon her success representing the USA in International Nations Cups and Grand Prix, the Harvard University graduate is now poised to partner with strategic investors to build a world class team of show jumping horses for the next phase of her professional career.Fete Cheval Etoile Celebrates Horse Stars Hall of Fame Inducteeshttp://www.phelpsmediagroup.com/viewarticle.php?id=7587http://www.phelpsmediagroup.com/viewarticle.php?id=7587Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500WESPORT, CT - March 13, 2013 - Stars of the equestrian world gathered for the EQUUS Foundation's Fete Cheval Etoile on Friday night, March 8, 2013, at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, Florida. The event featured the premiere of the Horse Stars Hall of Fame, a joint effort of the EQUUS Foundation and the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) to celebrate the extraordinary talent of the horses and the powerful bond between horses and people.Ki-Juan Minors To Perform a Tribute at EQUUS Foundation "Fete Cheval Etoile"http://www.phelpsmediagroup.com/viewarticle.php?id=7466http://www.phelpsmediagroup.com/viewarticle.php?id=7466Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600WESTPORT, CT - February 16, 2013 - Ki-Juan Minors wowed the judges and the energetic crowd of horse lovers at the EQUUS Foundation Equestrian Idol in 2009 and walked away with the grand prize and the title. Minors will be back on Friday evening, March 8, 2013, to perform at the Fete Cheval Etoile at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, Florida. Born and raised on the Island of Bermuda, Minors is a Professional Equestrian and Singer/Songwriter based in Wellington, Florida.EQUUS Foundation Partners with Leading Equestrian Footwear and Apparel Manufacturerhttp://www.phelpsmediagroup.com/viewarticle.php?id=7446http://www.phelpsmediagroup.com/viewarticle.php?id=7446Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0600WESTPORT, CT - February 12, 2013 - The EQUUS Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) dedicated to horse welfare and fostering the horse-human bond in the therapeutic, recreational and sport communities, is pleased to announce its new partnership with Ariat International, a leader in innovative Western and English footwear, apparel and accessories. As a key partner of the EQUUS Foundation, Ariat will be supporting a variety of initiatives including the Champions program, the Win a Grant program, and the Equine Service Scholarships as well as serving as a sponsor of the Foundation's two major fundraising events.