Divertimentos & Dressage, one of three equestrian events in the Paint Wellington Orange campaign, takes place March 21. [Photo Credit Richard Malmgren]
The Brooke USA Foundation is returning to Wellington with three equestrian events in February and March.
Part of its seventh annual Paint Wellington Orange campaign, this signature event series raises funds for projects that support working horses, donkeys and mules and their communities worldwide.
For the second year, the event trifecta is building on Brooke USA’s engagement with established and emerging equestrians in the Wellington area.
Ponies and Pearls — A Women’s Empowerment Event presented by the Tucker Foundation and Gillian Johnston
Feb. 18 | The Pavilion at the National Polo Center
Tickets starting at $275
This Sunday brunch VIP event will be held during the U.S. Open Women’s Polo Championship final and will celebrate women and the legacy of Dorothy Brooke, founder of the Brooke family of charities. Women are encouraged to embrace “polo chic” by wearing hats, a pop of orange and pearls. The event includes a hat contest and a silent and travel auction organized through charity partner AmFund. Brooke USA board member Katie Roth designed the brunch to honor women in the fields of American polo and vulnerable communities.
Sunset Watering Hole presented by the Garcia Cos.
Feb. 19 | National Polo Center
Tickets starting at $125 in advance, $150 at the door
Chaired by Morgan Measey and Robert Reyers, Brooke USA’s Young Professionals Committee will hold a sunset pool party with activities, music and other live entertainment. Money will be raised with a silent and travel auction, specialty sponsor items such as sunglasses from EnviroEquine & Pet, a trunk show by Vanner House, and custom bracelets and charms crafted by Kaela Genovese of La Enovesé Designs.
Divertimentos & Dressage presented by Lugano Diamonds
March 21 | Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center
Tickets starting at $200
Horses, orchestra and guests will come together in a dressage musical freestyle featuring a live performance by the Palm Beach Symphony. Brooke USA ambassadors JJ Tate, Rebecca Hart, Todd Flettrich and Allison Kavey have been confirmed as riders, with a special pas de trois featuring Kerensa and Klendy. A portion of the earnings will support the Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center.
“Wellington is such a special place for us as we kicked off all-new, nationally recognized fundraisers here,” Brooke USA CEO Emily Dulin says. “Paint Wellington Orange was developed to bring awareness among the equestrian community of the plight of working horses, donkeys and mules to help end their suffering through these unique fundraising programs, and we are delighted with the collective response.”
To learn more, visit www.brookeusa.org.
