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EQUUS Equestrian Idol Less Than A Week Away!

Written by: Phelps Media Group, Inc.
Client: Equus Foundation, Inc.
Release Date: 2009-02-01

WESTPORT, CT – February 1, 2009 – Two new performers, Dianna Bricker and Jen White Kane, will battle it out with returning performers, Heather Caristo, Hillary Dobbs, Patricia Griffith, Casey Hodges, Brian Lookabill, and Chad Watridge at the EQUUS Equestrian Idol Musical Talent Show this Friday, February 6, 2009.

Ki-Juan Minors, the 2008 Idol and Taylor Blauweiss, the 2007 Idol, will open the fun-filled evening to raise funds for The EQUUS Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity established to raise public awareness of the valuable role horses play in our everyday lives.

In addition to the honor of reigning as the 2009 winner, the 2009 Idol will perform at a Sunday polo match at the International Polo Club Palm Beach.

Catered by Aaron’s Catering of Wellington with a “Pacific Rim” theme, starting at 6:00 p.m., guests will be welcomed with the “Equestrian Idol-Tini”, a Blue Signature Cocktail with Blue Curacao, Rum, Crème de Coconut, and Pineapple Juice, or they may frequent the open bar. While guests peruse the silent auction items, they can enjoy a Multi-Tier Asian Hot & Cold Specialty Appetizer Bar, and passed hors d’oeuvres, including Chicken Satay, Sesame Beef, Thai Chicken & Cashew Rolls, and more.

Guests will then enjoy an Asian Dinner Buffet with Coconut-Panko and Parmesan Encrusted Fish, Hawaiian Shish-Ka-Bob, and Cashew Fusion Chicken, Asian Slaw with Ginger Citrus Vinaigrette Dressing, Jasmine Rice, Creamy Curry Lo Mein, Szechuan Broccoli, Ginner Snow Peas, Crispy Sesame Noodles, Shrimp Rice Puffs, Wonton Strips. To complete the menu, guests will be treated to “Cinnamon-Fried Cheesecake” served Sushi Style and Fortune Cookies.

To RSVP please contact The EQUUS Foundation, Inc., by phone (203) 259-1550, by email at equus@equusfoundation.org, by online at www.equusfoundation.org.

ABOUT THE EQUUS FOUNDATION, INC.
The EQUUS Foundation, Inc., established in August 2002, as a 501(c)(3) grant giving foundation, seeks to raise public awareness of the value of the horse in society through education and the award of grants to charities that use the horse to benefit the public, promote the health and welfare of horses, and elevate the equestrian sport as a whole.

The Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors, which is responsible for the selection of the grant recipients. The Board includes: Jenny Belknap, Chairman, Catherine Herman, Vice Chairman, David T. Goodwin, Secretary/Treasurer, Lynn Coakley, President, Pamela Allardice, Margaret Bondy, Flavia Callari, David Distler, Gray Fadden, Julie Frank, Richard Mitchell DVM, James Newhouse, Clea Newman Soderlund, George N. Venizelos, and Visse Wedell.

Thanks to the generosity of its donors, The EQUUS Foundation helps thousands of people and horses each year. Over $1.1 million in grants have been awarded since the first awards in 2003. Donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. For additional information on The EQUUS Foundation, Inc., visit the EQUUS website at www.equusfoundation.org, or contact The EQUUS Foundation, Inc., 168 Long Lots Road, Westport, CT 06880, telephone (203) 259-1550, email equus@equusfoundation.org.