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February 14, 2010 – Lake Worth, FL – The atmosphere at the fourth annual Bowling for Equestrians was electrifying. From the thunder of the bowling balls as they sped down the alleys to the misty fog that made the psychedelic lighting system sparkle. The game room was showered with kids testing their skills while young and old alike threw bowling balls down the alleys in hopes of a spare or strike.

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The fundraiser, which is the brainchild of the American HunterJumper Foundation, was held at Greenacres Bowl in Lake Worth, FL, on Saturday evening, February 14th for the benefit of the AHJF’s Emergency Relief Fund (ERF), a cause which helps horse (wo)men in need.

Dressage rider Ashley Holzer; hunter riders and trainers Louise Serio, Geoff Teall, Peter Pletcher and Danny Arendt (AHJF South Central Regional Chairman); jumper rider Christian Currey; veterinarians Steve and Jeanette Sewell (Palm Beach Equine) and Kit and Susan Miller (Miller and Associates); announcers Oliver Kennedy (who created an atmosphere of excitement around the raffle), Brian Lookabill (anthem singer for the upcoming AHJF Hunter Classic on February 20th) and Gerry Briggs (a former recipient of the ERF to help offset the medical bills of a heart attack); course designer Michael Rheinheimer, Michele Powers (former owner of Dover Saddlery) and many more veterans were among those you could hear chatting and cheering for groups, barns and individuals.

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Announcer Gerry Briggs supported Bowling for Equestrians which took place on February 14, 2010 at Greenacres Bowl for the benefit of the American Hunter-Jumper Foundation’s Emergency Relief Fund. ©Diana De Rosa Photo

The up-and-coming to seasoned veterans ate, drank, tossed bowling balls, enjoyed catch-up conversations, shared jokes, won raffle prizes, played video games and more to a backdrop of rock and roll music, all for a worthy cause.

“Awesome! How can you beat great people, great food, great drink and bowling for a great cause,” commented Kenny Bozorgi, MD, Chicago, IL, after winning a Barbour briefcase in the raffle drawing.

This evening was all about raising money for the ERF, the benevolent arm of the AHJF. It was

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established to provide emergency financial support to individuals in the show hunter and jumper sport suffering from an incapacitating illness, catastrophic accident or injury. The Board of the AHJF reviews emergency situations and makes a determination in accordance with the need. The money to fund this program comes from private gifts, WCHR member events, horse shows willing to encourage exhibitors to make a contribution and dedicated fundraising events such as “Bowling for Equestrians.”

“I love it because it is friends getting together, enjoying each other’s company and doing it for a great cause,” commented Gerry Briggs.

Over the past 12 years the AHJF has distributed close to $500,000 through its ERF. ANOTHER GREAT BOWLING FOR EQUESTRIANS The seed that grew into this fundraising venture was planted by Katie Robinson, who chairs the event and is an AHJF Board Member; Katie was there with family and friends.

“I thought this year was a great year – maybe our best yet – the turnout and the energy is refreshing. I am really proud and I am so happy that because of the Emergency Relief Fund we are able to help so many people.

The more we raise the more people we can help and the larger amount of money we can give. So, it is great,” commented Katie.

The AHJF collected close to $32,000 at the door and future recipients might be those facing a life threatening illness or the devastation left behind from a fire. It could be Mother Nature destroying a building or the pains suffered from an equestrian accident.

If it is someone in need the AHJF’s ERF is there to step in and help.

Kids were out in force - Jeff Gogul with his daughter Reilly, showing her the ropes. ©Diana De Rosa Photo

“This is so much fun,” commented raffle winner Carrie Gunst after she won a stuffed dog.

That word “fun” was repeated when Charlotte Jacobs won a stuffed frog.

Lida Salas commented, “It’s good because it helps people,” as she held her tumblers, donated by Tervis Tumbler. Tiny Reilly Gogul didn’t say much as she held a purple sweater, which she selected from the table of prizes, but her big smile was all about having a great time.

Charlotte Currey held a new crop as she commented, “I have a great time bowling and I love all the games.”

At the end of the evening a number of awards were given to special winners.

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Derbydown, Inc. won the Largest Group award. Pictured are Nicole Gorton, Emily DuPont, Lauren Fabiano, Jill Grant, Kathleen Fisher, Jamie Auietto, David Sookey, Kevin Kirk, Louise Serio, Christine Serio, Kimmy Risser, Bella Cramer, Samantha Batt and Val Renahan. ©Diana De Rosa Photo

The Largest Group award was given to Derbydown. Most Stylish Bowler was Kayla Brusie.

Cutest Bowler was Maggie Robinson. Most Creative Bowling Shirt was worn by Geoff Teall’s farm and was titled Pair O Dice. Kit Miller won the Lowest Scoring Vet award.

A special thank you goes to others in attendance including a variety of people from both the hunter and jumper worlds. In addition to those already mentioned were Christian’s parents Agneta and Brownley Currey and other family members Stephanie and John Ingram. A number of barns were also present, including AHJF Vice President Louise Serio’s Derbydown (PA), former AHJF President Geoff Teall’s Montoga (FL), Rush and Caroline Weeden’s Brookwood Farm (IL), Paula Watters’ Wattership Downs (OH), Jeremy Jacob’s Deeridge Farm (NY), Heritage Farm (NY), Keeley and Jeff Gogul’s Flagship Ltd. (OH); Lynn and Silas Jayne’s Our Day Farm (IL), and Charles Moorcroft Inc. (FL). Many of the WEF vendors supported the event with the donation of some wonderful raffle items. Some of those vendors arrived at the door to try their hand at bowling including Carrie Gunst (Personalized Products, WI) and Clare Holahan (Ann K Hubbard’s Tack Shop, IL).

The AHJF was formed in 1992 to further the development of the equestrian sport of show hunter rider competition by providing a national office to organize, coordinate and support hunter rider competition. Other programs of the AHJF include the World Championship Hunter Rider Awards.

The AHJF also hosts the AHJF Hunter Classic Spectacular in Florida (February 20, 2010), and the AHJF WCHR Professional Finals (October 8, 2010 in Upper Marlboro, MD).

For more information or to make a tax donation to the AHJF Emergency Relief Fund to help fellow horsemen, call the AHJF at 508-835-8813, email AHJF@earthlink.net, visit their web site: www.ahjf.org or write: AHJF Relief Fund, PO Box 369, West Boylston, MA 01583. To see pictures from the 2010 Bowling for Equestrians go to: http://www.presslinkpr.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=172124.

©2004-2010, American Hunter-Jumper Foundation, Inc. PO Box 369, West Boylston, MA 01583 ahjf@earthlink.net 508-835-8813

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February 14, 2010 – Lake Worth, FL – The atmosphere at the fourth annual Bowling for Equestrians was electrifying. From the thunder of the bowling balls as they sped down the alleys to the misty fog that made the psychedelic lighting system sparkle. The game room was showered with kids testing their skills while young and old alike threw bowling balls down the alleys in hopes of a spare or strike.

The fundraiser, which is the brainchild of the American Hunter-Jumper Foundation, was held at Greenacres Bowl in Lake Worth, FL, on Saturday evening, February 14th for the benefit of the AHJF’s Emergency Relief Fund (ERF), a cause which helps horse(wo) men in need.

Dressage rider Ashley Holzer; hunter riders and trainers Louise Serio, Geoff Teall, Peter Pletcher and Danny Arendt (AHJF South Central Regional Chairman); jumper rider Christian Currey; veterinarians Steve and Jeanette Sewell (Palm Beach Equine) and Kit and Susan Miller (Miller and Associates); announcers Oliver Kennedy (who created an atmosphere of excitement around the raffle), Brian Lookabill and Gerry Briggs (a former recipient of the ERF to help offset the medical bills of a heart attack); course designer Michael Rheinheimer, Michele Powers (former owner of Dover Saddlery) and many more veterans were among those you could hear chatting and cheering for groups, barns and individuals.

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The up-and-coming to seasoned veterans ate, drank, tossed bowling balls, enjoyed catch -up conversations, shared jokes, won raffle prizes, played video games and more to a backdrop of rock and roll music, all for a worthy cause. “Awesome! How can you beat great people, great food, great drink and bowling for a great cause,” commented Kenny Bozorgi, MD, Chicago, IL, after winning a Barbour briefcase in the raffle drawing.

This evening was all about raising money for the ERF, the benevolent arm of the AHJF. It was established to provide emergency financial support to individuals in the show hunter and jumper sport suffering from an incapacitating illness, catastrophic accident or injury. The Board of the AHJF reviews emergency situations and makes a determination in accordance with the need. The money to fund this program comes from private gifts, WCHR member events, horse shows willing to encourage exhibitors to make a contribution and dedicated fundraising events such as “Bowling for Equestrians.”

“I love it because it is friends getting together, enjoying each other’s company and doing it for a great cause,” commented Gerry Briggs. Over the past 12 years the AHJF has distributed close to $500,000 through its ERF. ANOTHER GREAT BOWLING FOR EQUESTRIANS The seed that grew into this fundraising venture was planted by Katie Robinson, who chairs the event and is an AHJF Board Member; Katie was there with family and friends. “I thought this year was a great year – maybe our best yet – the turnout and the energy is refreshing. I am really proud and I am so happy that because of the Emergency Relief Fund we are able to help so many people. The more we raise the more people we can help and the larger amount of money we can give. So, it is great,” commented Katie.

The AHJF collected close to $32,000 at the door and future recipients might be those facing a life threatening illness or the devastation left behind from a fire. It could be Mother Nature destroying a building or the pains suffered from an equestrian accident.

If it is someone in need the AHJF’s ERF is there to step in and help.

“This is so much fun,” commented raffle winner Carrie Gunst after she won a stuffed dog. That word “fun” was repeated when Charlotte Jacobs won a stuffed frog.

Lida Salas commented, “It’s good because it helps people,” as she held her tumblers, donated by Tervis Tumbler. Tiny Reilly Gogul didn’t say much as she held a purple sweater, which she selected from the table of prizes, but her big smile was all about having a great time. Charlotte Currey held a new crop as she commented, “I have a great time bowling and I love all the games.” At the end of the evening a number of awards were given to special winners. The Largest Group award was given to Derbydown. Most Stylish Bowler was Kayla Brusie. Cutest Bowler was Maggie Robinson. Most Creative Bowling Shirt was worn by Geoff Teall’s farm and was titled Pair O Dice. Kit Miller won the Lowest Scoring Vet award.

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A special thank you goes to others in attendance including a variety of people from both the hunter and jumper worlds. In addition to those already mentioned were Christian’s parents Agneta and Brownley Currey and other family members Stephanie and John Ingram. A number of barns were also present, including AHJF Vice President Louise Serio’s Derbydown (PA), former AHJF President Geoff Teall’s Montoga (FL), Rush and Caroline Weeden’s Brookwood Farm (IL), Paula Watters’ Wattership Downs (OH), Jeremy Jacob’s Deeridge Farm (NY), Heritage Farm (NY), Keeley and Jeff Gogul’s Flagship Ltd. (OH); Lynn and Silas Jayne’s Our Day Farm (IL), and Charles Moorcroft Inc. (FL).

Many of the WEF vendors supported the event with the donation of some wonderful raffle items. Some of those vendors arrived at the door to try their hand at bowling including Carrie Gunst (Personalized Products, WI) and Clare Holahan (Ann K Hubbard’s Tack Shop, IL). The AHJF was formed in 1992 to further the development of the equestrian sport of show hunter rider competition by providing a national office to organize, coordinate and support hunter rider competition.

Other programs of the AHJF include the World Championship Hunter Rider Awards.

The AHJF also hosts the AHJF Hunter Classic Spectacular in Florida (February 20, 2010), and the AHJF WCHR Professional Finals (October 8, 2010 in Upper Marlboro, MD).

For more information or to make a tax donation to the AHJF Emergency Relief Fund to help fellow horsemen, call the AHJF at 508-835-8813, email AHJF@earthlink.net, visit their web site: www.ahjf.org or write: AHJF Relief Fund, PO Box 369, West Boylston, MA 01583. To see pictures from the 2010 Bowling for Equestrians go to: http://www.presslinkpr.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=172124.

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As Emma Holzer, Manhattan, NY stood for a picture of her with her raffle prize of balloons and a Polar Bear gift from MumboJumbo she commented, “It’s very well organized and I love the prizes and the fact that you are able to win prizes.” Libby Brumfield, Wellington, FL liked the “bowling with friends.”

Ann Chapman-Cantero, Wellington, FL both echoed the sentiments of others and summed up the evening noting, “I had a great time. It was awesome and I would do it again.”

A special thank you goes to the Social and Junior Committees, who helped encourage individuals and barns to support this worthy cause. Members of these committees include Carol Cone, Bruce Duchossoiss, Chris Ewanouski, Stephanie & John Ingram, Kim & Charlie Jacobs, Joan & Louis Jacobs, Louise Serio, Emily & Ken Smith, Geoff Teall, Kim Tudor, Tom Wright, Melissa & Charlotte Jacobs, Phoebe & Grace Robinson, Spencer Smith, Allison & Ashley Toffolon, and Avery Waite.

Many of the Committee members attended as well as a variety of people from both the hunter and jumper worlds.

In addition to those already mentioned were jumper riders Christian Currey (and his mom Agneta), Jimmy and Danielle Torano, and Havens Schatt. A number of barns were also present, including AHJF Vice President Louise Serio’s Derbydown (PA), AHJF President Geoff Teall’s Montoga (FL), River Circle Farm (TN), Shadyside Farm (TX), Hillside Farm (??), Milestone (KY), Heritage Farm (NY). Even vendors, sponsors and media were there including Carrie Gunst (Personalized Products) and Tricia Booker (Chronicle of the Horse).

The AHJF was formed in 1992 to further the development of the equestrian sport of show hunter rider competition by providing a national office to organize, coordinate and support hunter rider competition. Other programs of the AHJF include the World Championship Hunter Rider Awards, AHJF Educational Programs, the AHJF BSA Inc. 401k and Profit Sharing Plan. The AHJF also hosted the AHJF Hunter Classic Spectacular in Florida (February 14, 2009), and the AHJF WCHR Professional Finals (October 2, 2009 in Upper Marlboro, MD).

For more information or to make a tax donation to the AHJF Emergency Relief Fund to help fellow horsemen, call the AHJF at 508-835-8813, email AHJF@earthlink.net, visit their web site: www.ahjf.org or write: AHJF Relief Fund, PO Box 369, West Boylston, MA 01583. To see pictures from this evening’s festivities go to: http://www.presslinkpr.com/gallery2

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evening, February 14 th for the benefit of the AHJF’s Emergency Relief Fund (ERF), a cause which helps horse(wo)men in need.

Dressage rider Ashley Holzer; hunter riders and trainers Louise Serio, Geoff Teall, Peter Pletcher and Danny Arendt (AHJF South Central Regional Chairman); jumper rider Christian Currey; veterinarians Steve and Jeanette Sewell (Palm Beach Equine) and Kit and Susan Miller (Miller and Associates); announcers Oliver Kennedy (who created an atmosphere of excitement around the raffle), Brian Lookabill (anthem singer for the upcoming AHJF Hunter Classic on February 20 th) and Gerry Briggs (a former recipient of the ERF to help offset the medical bills of a heart attack); course designer Michael Rheinheimer, Michele Powers (former owner of Dover Saddlery) and many more veterans were among those you could hear chatting and cheering for groups, barns and individuals. The up-and-coming to seasoned veterans ate, drank, tossed bowling balls, enjoyed catch-up conversations, shared jokes, won raffle prizes, played video games and more to a backdrop of rock and roll music, all for a worthy cause.

“Awesome! How can you beat great people, great food, great drink and bowling for a great cause,” commented Kenny Bozorgi, MD, Chicago, IL, after winning a Barbour briefcase in the raffle drawing.

This evening was all about raising money for the ERF, the benevolent arm of the AHJF. It was established to provide emergency financial support to individuals in the show hunter and jumper sport suffering from an incapacitating illness, catastrophic accident or injury. The Board of the AHJF reviews emergency situations and makes a determination in accordance with the need. The money to fund this program comes from private gifts, WCHR member events, horse shows willing to encourage exhibitors to make a contribution and dedicated fundraising events such as “Bowling for Equestrians.”

“I love it because it is friends getting together, enjoying each other’s company and doing it for a great cause,” commented Gerry Briggs.

Over the past 12 years the AHJF has distributed close to $500,000 through its ERF.

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ANOTHER GREAT BOWLING FOR EQUESTRIANS The seed that grew into this fundraising venture was planted by Katie Robinson, who chairs the event and is an AHJF Board Member; Katie was there with family and friends.

“I thought this year was a great year – maybe our best yet – the turnout and the energy is refreshing. I am really proud and I am so happy that because of the Emergency Relief Fund we are able to help so many people. The more we raise the more people we can help and the larger amount of money we can give. So, it is great,” commented Katie.

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February 14, 2010 – Lake Worth, FL – The atmosphere at the fourth annual Bowling for Equestrians was electrifying. From the thunder of the bowling balls as they sped down the alleys to the misty fog that made the psychedelic lighting system sparkle. The game room was showered with kids testing their skills while young and old alike threw bowling balls down the alleys in hopes of a spare or strike.

The fundraiser, which is the brainchild of the American Hunter-Jumper Foundation, was held at Greenacres Bowl in Lake Worth, FL, on Saturday evening, February 14th for the benefit of the AHJF’s Emergency Relief Fund (ERF), a cause which helps horse(wo)men in need.

Dressage rider Ashley Holzer; hunter riders and trainers Louise Serio, Geoff Teall, Peter Pletcher and Danny Arendt (AHJF South Central Regional Chairman); jumper rider Christian Currey; veterinarians Steve and Jeanette Sewell (Palm Beach Equine) and Kit and Susan Miller (Miller and Associates); announcers Oliver Kennedy (who created an atmosphere of excitement around the raffle), Brian Lookabill (anthem singer for the upcoming AHJF Hunter Classic on February 20th) and Gerry Briggs (a former recipient of the ERF to help offset the medical bills of a heart attack); course designer Michael Rheinheimer, Michele Powers (former owner of Dover Saddlery) and many more veterans were among those you could hear chatting and cheering for groups, barns and individuals. The up-and-coming to seasoned veterans ate, drank, tossed bowling balls, enjoyed catch-up conversations, shared jokes, won raffle prizes, played video games and more to a backdrop of rock and roll music, all for a worthy cause.

“Awesome! How can you beat great people, great food, great drink and bowling for a great cause,” commented Kenny Bozorgi, MD, Chicago, IL, after winning a Barbour briefcase in the raffle drawing.

This evening was all about raising money for the ERF, the benevolent arm of the AHJF. It was established to provide emergency financial support to individuals in the show hunter and jumper sport suffering from an incapacitating illness, catastrophic accident or injury. The Board of the AHJF reviews emergency situations and makes a determination in accordance with the need.

The money to fund this program comes from private gifts, WCHR member events, horse shows willing to encourage exhibitors to make a contribution and dedicated fundraising events such as “Bowling for Equestrians.”

“I love it because it is friends getting together, enjoying each other’s company and doing it for a great cause,” commented Gerry Briggs.

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Thursday, March 04, 2010 Page 2 of 2 The seed that grew into this fundraising venture was planted by Katie Robinson, who chairs the event and is an AHJF Board Member; Katie was there with family and friends.

“I thought this year was a great year – maybe our best yet – the turnout and the energy is refreshing. I am really proud and I am so happy that because of the Emergency Relief Fund we are able to help so many people. The more we raise the more people we can help and the larger amount of money we can give. So, it is great,” commented Katie.

The AHJF collected close to $32,000 at the door and future recipients might be those facing a life threatening illness or the devastation left behind from a fire. It could be Mother Nature destroying a building or the pains suffered from an equestrian accident. If it is someone in need the AHJF’s ERF is there to step in and help.

“This is so much fun,” commented raffle winner Carrie Gunst after she won a stuffed dog.

That word “fun” was repeated when Charlotte Jacobs won a stuffed frog.

Lida Salas commented, “It’s good because it helps people,” as she held her tumblers, donated by Tervis Tumbler. Tiny Reilly Gogul didn’t say much as she held a purple sweater, which she selected from the table of prizes, but her big smile was all about having a great time.

Charlotte Currey held a new crop as she commented, “I have a great time bowling and I love all the games.”

At the end of the evening a number of awards were given to special winners.

The Largest Group award was given to Derbydown. Most Stylish Bowler was Kayla Brusie.

Cutest Bowler was Maggie Robinson. Most Creative Bowling Shirt was worn by Geoff Teall’s farm and was titled Pair O Dice. Kit Miller won the Lowest Scoring Vet award.

A special thank you goes to others in attendance including a variety of people from both the hunter and jumper worlds. In addition to those already mentioned were Christian’s parents Agneta and Brownley Currey and other family members Stephanie and John Ingram. A number of barns were also present, including AHJF Vice President Louise Serio’s Derbydown (PA), former AHJF President Geoff Teall’s Montoga (FL), Rush and Caroline Weeden’s Brookwood Farm (IL), Paula Watters’ Wattership Downs (OH), Jeremy Jacob’s Deeridge Farm (NY), Heritage Farm (NY), Keeley and Jeff Gogul’s Flagship Ltd. (OH); Lynn and Silas Jayne’s Our Day Farm (IL), and Charles Moorcroft Inc. (FL). Many of the WEF vendors supported the event with the donation of some wonderful raffle items. Some of those vendors arrived at the door to try their hand at bowling including Carrie Gunst (Personalized Products, WI) and Clare Holahan (Ann K Hubbard’s Tack Shop, IL).

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February 14, 2010 – Lake Worth, FL – The atmosphere at the fourth annual Bowling for Equestrians was electrifying. From the thunder of the bowling balls as they sped down the alleys to the misty fog that made the psychedelic lighting system sparkle. The game room was showered with kids testing their skills while young and old alike threw bowling balls down the alleys in hopes of a spare or strike.

The fundraiser, which is the brainchild of the American HunterJumper Foundation, was held at Greenacres Bowl in Lake Worth, FL, on Saturday evening, February 14th for the benefit of the AHJF's Emergency Relief Fund (ERF), a cause which helps horse(wo)men in need.

Dressage rider Ashley Holzer; hunter riders and trainers Louise Serio, Geoff Teall, Peter Pletcher and Danny Arendt (AHJF South Central Regional Chairman); jumper rider Christian Currey; veterinarians Steve and Jeanette Sewell (Palm Beach Equine) and Kit and Susan Miller (Miller and Associates); announcers Oliver Kennedy (who created an atmosphere of excitement around the raffle), Brian Lookabill (anthem singer for the upcoming AHJF Hunter Classic on February 20th) and Gerry Briggs (a former recipient of the ERF to help offset the medical bills of a heart attack); course designer Michael Rheinheimer, Michele Powers (former owner of Dover Saddlery) and many more veterans were among those you could hear chatting and cheering for groups, barns and individuals. The up-and-coming to seasoned veterans ate, drank, tossed bowling balls, enjoyed catch-up conversations, shared jokes, won raffle prizes, played video games and more to a backdrop of rock and roll music, all for a worthy cause.

“Awesome! How can you beat great people, great food, great drink and bowling for a great cause,” commented Kenny Bozorgi, MD, Chicago, IL, after winning a Barbour briefcase in the raffle drawing.

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This evening was all about raising money for the ERF, the benevolent arm of the AHJF. It was established to provide emergency financial support to individuals in the show hunter and jumper sport suffering from an incapacitating illness, catastrophic accident or injury. The Board of the AHJF reviews emergency situations and makes a determination in accordance with the need. The money to fund this program comes from private gifts, WCHR member events, horse shows willing to encourage exhibitors to make a contribution and dedicated fundraising events such as “Bowling for Equestrians.”

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“I love it because it is friends getting together, enjoying each other's company and doing it for a great cause,” commented Gerry Briggs.

Over the past 12 years the AHJF has distributed close to $500,000 through its ERF.

ANOTHER GREAT BOWLING FOR EQUESTRIANS The seed that grew into this fundraising venture was planted by Katie Robinson, who chairs the event and is an AHJF Board Member; Katie was there with family and friends

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Charlotte Currey held a new crop as she commented, “I have a great time bowling and I love all the games.”

At the end of the evening a number of awards were given to special winners.

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Bowling for Equestrians took place on February 14, 2010 at Greenacres Bowl for the benefit of the American HunterPhoto crédit: Diana De Rosa Photo The atmosphere at the fourth annual Bowling for Equestrians was electrifying. From the thunder of the bowling balls as they sped down the alleys to the misty fog that made the psychedelic lighting system sparkle. The game room was showered with kids testing their skills while young and old alike threw bowling balls down the alleys in hopes of a spare or strike.

The fundraiser, which is the brainchild of the American Hunter-Jumper Foundation, was held at Greenacres Bowl in Lake Worth, FL, on Saturday evening, February 14th for the benefit of the AHJF’s Emergency Relief Fund (ERF), a cause which helps horse(wo)men in need.

Dressage rider Ashley Holzer; hunter riders and trainers Louise Serio, Geoff Teall, Peter Pletcher and Danny Arendt (AHJF South Central Regional Chairman); jumper rider Christian Currey; veterinarians Steve and Jeanette Sewell (Palm Beach Equine) and Kit and Susan Miller (Miller and Associates); announcers Oliver Kennedy (who created an atmosphere of excitement around the raffle), Brian Lookabill (anthem singer for the upcoming AHJF Hunter Classic on February 20th) and Gerry Briggs (a former recipient of the ERF to help offset the medical bills of a heart attack); course designer Michael Rheinheimer, Michele Powers (former owner of Dover Saddlery) and many more veterans were among those you could hear chatting and cheering for groups, barns and individuals. The up-and-coming to seasoned veterans ate, drank, tossed bowling balls, enjoyed catch-up conversations, shared jokes, won raffle prizes, played video games and more to a backdrop of rock and roll music, all for a worthy cause.

“Awesome! How can you beat great people, great food, great drink and bowling for a great cause,” commented Kenny Bozorgi, MD, Chicago, IL, after winning a Barbour briefcase in the raffle drawing.

This evening was all about raising money for the ERF, the benevolent arm of the AHJF. It was established to provide emergency financial support to individuals in the show hunter and jumper sport suffering from an incapacitating illness, catastrophic accident or injury. The Board of the AHJF reviews emergency situations and makes a determination in accordance with the need. The money to fund this program comes from private gifts, WCHR member events, horse shows willing to encourage exhibitors to make a contribution and dedicated fundraising events such as “Bowling for Equestrians.”

“I love it because it is friends getting together, enjoying each other’s company and doing it for a great cause,” commented Gerry Briggs.

Over the past 12 years the AHJF has distributed close to $500,000 through its ERF.

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ANOTHER GREAT BOWLING FOR EQUESTRIANS The seed that grew into this fundraising venture was planted by Katie Robinson, who chairs the event and is an AHJF Board Member; Katie was there with family and friends.

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really proud and I am so happy that because of the Emergency Relief Fund we are able to help so many people. The more we raise the more people we can help and the larger amount of money we can give. So, it is great,” commented Katie.

The AHJF collected close to $32,000 at the door and future recipients might be those facing a life threatening illness or the devastation left behind from a fire. It could be Mother Nature destroying a building or the pains suffered from an equestrian accident. If it is someone in need the AHJF’s ERF is there to step in and help.

“This is so much fun,” commented raffle winner Carrie Gunst after she won a stuffed dog.

That word “fun” was repeated when Charlotte Jacobs won a stuffed frog.

Lida Salas commented, “It’s good because it helps people,” as she held her tumblers, donated by Tervis Tumbler. Tiny Reilly Gogul didn’t say much as she held a purple sweater, which she selected from the table of prizes, but her big smile was all about having a great time.

Charlotte Currey held a new crop as she commented, “I have a great time bowling and I love all the games.”

At the end of the evening a number of awards were given to special winners.

The Largest Group award was given to Derbydown. Most Stylish Bowler was Kayla Brusie. Cutest Bowler was Maggie Robinson. Most Creative Bowling Shirt was worn by Geoff Teall’s farm and was titled Pair O Dice. Kit Miller won the Lowest Scoring Vet award.

A special thank you goes to others in attendance including a variety of people from both the hunter and jumper worlds. In addition to those already mentioned were Christian’s parents Agneta and Brownley Currey and other family members Stephanie and John Ingram. A number of barns were also present, including AHJF Vice President Louise Serio’s Derbydown (PA), former AHJF President Geoff Teall’s Montoga (FL), Rush and Caroline Weeden’s Brookwood Farm (IL), Paula Watters’ Wattership Downs (OH), Jeremy Jacob’s Deeridge Farm (NY), Heritage Farm (NY), Keeley and Jeff Gogul’s Flagship Ltd. (OH); Lynn and Silas Jayne’s Our Day Farm (IL), and Charles Moorcroft Inc. (FL). Many of the WEF vendors supported the event with the donation of some wonderful raffle items. Some of those vendors arrived at the door to try their hand at bowling including Carrie Gunst (Personalized Products, WI) and Clare Holahan (Ann K Hubbard’s Tack Shop, IL).

The AHJF was formed in 1992 to further the development of the equestrian sport of show hunter rider competition by providing a national office to organize, coordinate and support hunter rider competition. Other programs of the AHJF include the World Championship Hunter Rider Awards. The AHJF also hosts the AHJF Hunter Classic Spectacular in Florida (February 20, 2010), and the AHJF WCHR Professional Finals (October 8, 2010 in Upper Marlboro, MD).

For more information or to make a tax donation to the AHJF Emergency Relief Fund to help fellow horsemen, call the AHJF at 508-835-8813, email AHJF@earthlink.net, visit their web site: http://www.ahjf.org or write: AHJF Relief Fund, PO Box 369, West Boylston, MA 01583. To see pictures from the 2010 Bowling for Equestrians go to: http://www.presslinkpr.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=172124.

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Lake Worth, FL – The atmosphere at the fourth annual Bowling for Equestrians was electrifying. From the thunder of the bowling balls as they sped down the alleys to the misty fog that made the psychedelic lighting system sparkle. The game room was showered with kids testing their skills while young and old alike threw bowling balls down the alleys in hopes of a spare or strike.

The fundraiser, which is the brainchild of the American Hunter-Jumper Foundation, was held at Greenacres Bowl in Lake Worth, FL, on Saturday evening, February 14th for the benefit of the AHJF’s Emergency Relief Fund (ERF), a cause which helps horse(wo)men in need.

Dressage rider Ashley Holzer; hunter riders and trainers Louise Serio, Geoff Teall, Peter Pletcher and Danny Arendt (AHJF South Central Regional Chairman); jumper rider Christian Currey; veterinarians Steve and Jeanette Sewell (Palm Beach Equine) and Kit and Susan Miller (Miller and Associates); announcers Oliver Kennedy (who created an atmosphere of excitement around the raffle), Brian Lookabill (anthem singer for the upcoming AHJF Hunter Classic on February 20th) and Gerry Briggs (a former recipient of the ERF to help offset the medical bills of a heart attack); course designer Michael Rheinheimer, Michele Powers (former owner of Dover Saddlery) and many more veterans were among those you could hear chatting and cheering for groups, barns and individuals. The up-and-coming to seasoned veterans ate, drank, tossed bowling balls, enjoyed catch-up conversations, shared jokes, won raffle prizes, played video games and more to a backdrop of rock and roll music, all for a worthy cause.

“Awesome! How can you beat great people, great food, great drink and bowling for a great cause,” commented Kenny Bozorgi, MD, Chicago, IL, after winning a Barbour briefcase in the raffle drawing. This evening was all about raising money for the ERF, the benevolent arm of the AHJF. It was established to provide emergency financial support to individuals in the show hunter and jumper sport suffering from an incapacitating illness, catastrophic accident or injury. The Board of the AHJF reviews emergency situations and makes a determination in accordance with the need.

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“I love it because it is friends getting together, enjoying each other’s company and doing it for a great cause,” commented Gerry Briggs. Over the past 12 years the AHJF has distributed close to $500,000 through its ERF. Another Great Bowling for Equestrians The seed that grew into this fundraising venture was planted by Katie Robinson, who chairs the event and is an AHJF Board Member; Katie was there with family and friends. “I thought this year was a great year – maybe our best yet – the turnout and the energy is refreshing. I am really proud and I am so happy that because of the Emergency Relief Fund we are able to help so many people. The more we raise the more people we can help and the larger amount of money we can give. So, it is great,” commented Katie.

The AHJF collected close to $32,000 at the door and future recipients might be those facing a life threatening illness or the devastation left behind from a fire. It could be Mother Nature destroying a building or the pains suffered from an equestrian accident. If it is someone in need the AHJF’s ERF is there to step in and help. “This is so much fun,” commented raffle winner Carrie Gunst after she won a stuffed dog.

That word “fun” was repeated when Charlotte Jacobs won a stuffed frog. Lida Salas commented, “It’s good because it helps people,” as she held her tumblers, donated by Tervis Tumbler. Tiny Reilly Gogul didn’t say much as she held a purple sweater, which she selected from the table of prizes, but her big smile was all about having a great time. Charlotte Currey held a new crop as she commented, “I have a great time bowling and I love all the games.”

At the end of the evening a number of awards were given to special winners.

The Largest Group award was given to Derbydown. Most Stylish Bowler was Kayla Brusie. Cutest Bowler was Maggie Robinson. Most Creative Bowling Shirt was worn by Geoff Teall’s farm and was titled Pair O Dice. Kit Miller won the Lowest Scoring Vet award.

A special thank you goes to others in attendance including a variety of people from both the hunter and jumper worlds. In addition to those already mentioned were Christian’s parents Agneta and Brownley Currey and other family members Stephanie and John Ingram. A number of barns were also present, including AHJF Vice President Louise Serio’s Derbydown (PA), former AHJF President Geoff Teall’s Montoga (FL), Rush and Caroline Weeden’s Brookwood Farm (IL), Paula Watters’ Wattership Downs (OH), Jeremy Jacob’s Deeridge Farm (NY), Heritage Farm (NY), Keeley and Jeff Gogul’s Flagship Ltd. (OH); Lynn and Silas Jayne’s Our Day Farm (IL), and Charles Moorcroft Inc. (FL). Many of the WEF

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vendors supported the event with the donation of some wonderful raffle items. Some of those vendors arrived at the door to try their hand at bowling including Carrie Gunst (Personalized Products, WI) and Clare Holahan (Ann K Hubbard’s Tack Shop, IL).

The AHJF was formed in 1992 to further the development of the equestrian sport of show hunter rider competition by providing a national office to organize, coordinate and support hunter rider competition. Other programs of the AHJF include the World Championship Hunter Rider Awards.

The AHJF also hosts the AHJF Hunter Classic Spectacular in Florida (February 20, 2010), and the AHJF WCHR Professional Finals (October 8, 2010 in Upper Marlboro, MD).

For more information or to make a tax donation to the AHJF Emergency Relief Fund to help fellow horsemen, call the AHJF at 508-835-8813, email AHJF@earthlink.net , visit their web site: www.ahjf.org or write: AHJF Relief Fund, PO Box 369, West Boylston, MA 01583. To see pictures from the 2010 Bowling for Equestrians go to: http://www.presslinkpr.com/gallery2/main.php? g2_itemId=172124.

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February 14, 2010 – Lake Worth, FL – The atmosphere at the fourth annual Bowling for Equestrians was electrifying. From the thunder of the bowling balls as they sped down the alleys to the misty fog that made the psychedelic lighting system sparkle. The game room was showered with kids testing their skills while young and old alike threw bowling balls down the alleys in hopes of a spare or strike.

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“I thought this year was a great year – maybe our best yet – the turnout and the energy is refreshing. I am really proud and I am so happy that because of the Emergency Relief Fund we are able to help so many people. The more we raise the more people we can help and the larger amount of money we can give. So, it is great,” commented Katie.

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Charlotte Currey held a new crop as she commented, “I have a great time bowling and I love all the games.”

At the end of the evening a number of awards were given to special winners.

The Largest Group award was given to Derbydown. Most Stylish Bowler was Kayla Brusie. Cutest Bowler was Maggie Robinson.

Most Creative Bowling Shirt was worn by Geoff Teall’s farm and was titled Pair O Dice.

Kit Miller won the Lowest Scoring Vet award.

A special thank you goes to others in attendance including a variety of people from both the hunter and jumper worlds. In addition to those already mentioned were Christian’s parents Agneta and Brownley Currey and other family members Stephanie and John Ingram. A number of barns were also present, including AHJF Vice President Louise Serio’s Derbydown (PA), former AHJF President Geoff Teall’s Montoga (FL), Rush and Caroline Weeden’s Brookwood Farm (IL), http://horsesinthesouth.com/blog/i...

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Many of the WEF vendors supported the event with the donation of some wonderful raffle items. Some of those vendors arrived at the door to try their hand at bowling including Carrie Gunst (Personalized Products, WI) and Clare Holahan (Ann K Hubbard’s Tack Shop, IL).

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The AHJF was formed in 1992 to further the development of the equestrian sport of show hunter rider competition by providing a national office to organize, coordinate and support hunter rider competition. Other programs of the AHJF include the World Championship Hunter Rider Awards. The AHJF also hosts the AHJF Hunter Classic Spectacular in Florida (February 20, 2010), and the AHJF WCHR Professional Finals (October 8, 2010 in Upper Marlboro, MD).

For more information or to make a tax donation to the AHJF Emergency Relief Fund to help fellow horsemen, call the AHJF at 508-8358813, email AHJF@earthlink.net, visit their web site: www.ahjf.org or write: AHJF Relief Fund, PO Box 369, West Boylston, MA 01583. To see pictures from the 2010 Bowling for Equestrians go to: http://www.presslinkpr.com/gallery2/main.php? g2_itemId=172124 or download this PDF: BowlingforEquestriansPhotos.

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February 14, 2010 – Lake Worth, FL – The atmosphere at the fourth annual Bowling for Equestrians was electrifying. From the thunder of the bowling balls as they sped down the alleys to the misty fog that made the psychedelic lighting system sparkle. The game room was showered with kids testing their skills while young and old alike threw bowling balls down the alleys in hopes of a spare or strike.

The fundraiser, which is the brainchild of the American Hunter-Jumper Foundation, was held at Greenacres Bowl in Lake Worth, FL, on Saturday evening, February 14th for the benefit of the AHJF’s Emergency Relief Fund (ERF), a cause which helps horse(wo) men in need.

Dressage rider Ashley Holzer; hunter riders and trainers Louise Serio, Geoff Teall, Peter Pletcher and Danny Arendt (AHJF South Central Regional Chairman); jumper rider Christian Currey; veterinarians Steve and Jeanette Sewell (Palm Beach Equine) and Kit and Susan Miller (Miller and Associates); announcers Oliver Kennedy (who created an atmosphere of excitement around the raffle), Brian Lookabill (anthem singer for the upcoming AHJF Hunter Classic on February 20th) and Gerry Briggs (a former recipient of the ERF to help offset the medical bills of a heart attack); course designer Michael Rheinheimer, Michele Powers (former owner of Dover Saddlery) and many more veterans were among those you could hear chatting and cheering for groups, barns and individuals. The up-and-coming to seasoned veterans ate, drank, tossed bowling balls, enjoyed catch-up conversations, shared jokes, won raffle prizes, played video games and more to a backdrop of rock and roll music, all for a worthy cause.

“Awesome! How can you beat great people, great food, great drink and bowling for a great cause,” commented Kenny Bozorgi, MD, Chicago, IL, after winning a Barbour briefcase in the raffle drawing.

This evening was all about raising money for the ERF, the benevolent arm of the AHJF. It was established to provide emergency financial support to individuals in the show hunter and jumper sport suffering from an incapacitating illness, catastrophic accident or injury. The Board of the AHJF reviews emergency situations and makes a determination in accordance with the need. The money to fund this program comes from private gifts, WCHR member events, horse shows willing to encourage exhibitors to make a contribution and dedicated fundraising events such as “Bowling for Equestrians.”

“I love it because it is friends getting together, enjoying each other’s company and doing it for a great cause,” commented Gerry Briggs.

Over the past 12 years the AHJF has distributed close to $500,000 through its ERF. ANOTHER GREAT BOWLING FOR EQUESTRIANS The seed that grew into this fundraising venture was planted by Katie Robinson, who chairs the event and is an AHJF Board Member; Katie was there with family and friends.

“I thought this year was a great year – maybe our best yet – the turnout and the energy is refreshing. I am really proud and I am so happy that because of the Emergency Relief Fund we are able to help so many people. The more we raise the more people we can help and the larger amount of money we can give. So, it is great,” commented Katie.

The AHJF collected close to $32,000 at the door and future recipients might be those facing a life threatening illness or the devastation left behind from a fire. It could be Mother Nature destroying a building or the pains suffered from an equestrian accident. If it is someone in need the AHJF’s ERF is there to step in and help.

“This is so much fun,” commented raffle winner Carrie Gunst after she won a stuffed dog.

That word “fun” was repeated when Charlotte Jacobs won a stuffed frog.

Lida Salas commented, “It’s good because it helps people,” as she held her tumblers, donated by Tervis Tumbler. Tiny Reilly Gogul didn’t say much as she held a purple sweater, which she selected from the table of prizes, but her big smile was all about having a great time.

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Charlotte Currey held a new crop as she commented, “I have a great time bowling and I love all the games.”

At the end of the evening a number of awards were given to special winners.

The Largest Group award was given to Derbydown. Most Stylish Bowler was Kayla Brusie. Cutest Bowler was Maggie Robinson.

Most Creative Bowling Shirt was worn by Geoff Teall’s farm and was titled Pair O Dice. Kit Miller won the Lowest Scoring Vet award.

A special thank you goes to others in attendance including a variety of people from both the hunter and jumper worlds. In addition to those already mentioned were Christian’s parents Agneta and Brownley Currey and other family members Stephanie and John Ingram. A number of barns were also present, including AHJF Vice President Louise Serio’s Derbydown (PA), former AHJF President Geoff Teall’s Montoga (FL), Rush and Caroline Weeden’s Brookwood Farm (IL), Paula Watters’ Wattership Downs (OH), Jeremy Jacob’s Deeridge Farm (NY), Heritage Farm (NY), Keeley and Jeff Gogul’s Flagship Ltd. (OH); Lynn and Silas Jayne’s Our Day Farm (IL), and Charles Moorcroft Inc. (FL). Many of the WEF vendors supported the event with the donation of some wonderful raffle items. Some of those vendors arrived at the door to try their hand at bowling including Carrie Gunst (Personalized Products, WI) and Clare Holahan (Ann K Hubbard’s Tack Shop, IL).

The AHJF was formed in 1992 to further the development of the equestrian sport of show hunter rider competition by providing a national office to organize, coordinate and support hunter rider competition. Other programs of the AHJF include the World Championship Hunter Rider Awards. The AHJF also hosts the AHJF Hunter Classic Spectacular in Florida (February 20, 2010), and the AHJF WCHR Professional Finals (October 8, 2010 in Upper Marlboro, MD).

For more information or to make a tax donation to the AHJF Emergency Relief Fund to help fellow horsemen, call the AHJF at 508835-8813, email AHJF@earthlink.net, visit their web site: www.ahjf.org or write: AHJF Relief Fund, PO Box 369, West Boylston, MA 01583. To see pictures from the 2010 Bowling for Equestrians go to: http://www.presslinkpr.com/gallery2/main.php? g2_itemId=172124. « back to the news overview INTERNATIONAL NEWS « back to the news overview PORTUGUESE NEWS

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Wednesday, February 24, 2010 Page 2 of 5 The fundraiser, which is the brainchild of the American Hunter-Jumper Foundation, was held at Greenacres Bowl in Lake Worth, FL, on Saturday evening, February 14th for the benefit of the AHJF’s Emergency Relief Fund (ERF), a cause which helps horse(wo)men in need.

Dressage rider Ashley Holzer; hunter riders and trainers Louise Serio, Geoff Teall, Peter Pletcher and Danny Arendt (AHJF South Central Regional Chairman); jumper rider Christian Currey; veterinarians Steve and Jeanette Sewell (Palm Beach Equine) and Kit and Susan Miller (Miller and Associates); announcers Oliver Kennedy (who created an atmosphere of excitement around the raffle), Brian Lookabill (anthem singer for the upcoming AHJF Hunter Classic on February 20th) and Gerry Briggs (a former recipient of the ERF to help offset the medical bills of a heart attack); course designer Michael Rheinheimer, Michele Powers (former owner of Dover Saddlery) and many more veterans were among those you could hear chatting and cheering for groups, barns and individuals.

The up-and-coming to seasoned veterans ate, drank, tossed bowling balls, enjoyed catch-up conversations, shared jokes, won raffle prizes, played video games and more to a backdrop of rock and roll music, all for a worthy cause.

“Awesome! How can you beat great people, great food, great drink and bowling for a great cause,” commented Kenny Bozorgi, MD, Chicago, IL, after winning a Barbour briefcase in the raffle drawing.

This evening was all about raising money for the ERF, the benevolent arm of the AHJF. It was established to provide emergency financial support to individuals in the show hunter and jumper sport suffering from an incapacitating illness, catastrophic accident or injury. The Board of the AHJF reviews emergency situations and makes a determination in accordance with the need. The money to fund this program comes from private gifts, WCHR member events, horse shows willing to encourage exhibitors to make a contribution and dedicated fundraising events such as “Bowling for Equestrians.”

“I love it because it is friends getting together, enjoying each other’s company and doing it for a great cause,” commented Gerry Briggs.

Over the past 12 years the AHJF has distributed close to $500,000 through its ERF. ANOTHER GREAT BOWLING FOR EQUESTRIANS The seed that grew into this fundraising venture was planted by Katie Robinson, who chairs the event and is an AHJF Board Member; Katie was there with family and friends.

“I thought this year was a great year – maybe our best yet – the turnout and the energy is refreshing. I am really proud and I am so happy that because of the Emergency Relief Fund we are able to help so many people. The more we raise the more people we can help and the larger amount of money we can give. So, it is great,” commented Katie.

The AHJF collected close to $32,000 at the door and future recipients might be those facing a life threatening illness or the devastation left behind from a fire. It could be Mother Nature destroying a building or the pains suffered from an equestrian accident. If it is someone in need the AHJF’s ERF is there to step in and help.

“This is so much fun,” commented raffle winner Carrie Gunst after she won a stuffed dog.

That word “fun” was repeated when Charlotte Jacobs won a stuffed frog.

Lida Salas commented, “It’s good because it helps people,” as she held her tumblers, donated by Tervis Tumbler.

Tiny Reilly Gogul didn’t say much as she held a purple sweater, which she selected from the table of prizes, but her big smile was all about having a great time.

Charlotte Currey held a new crop as she commented, “I have a great time bowling and I love all the games.”

At the end of the evening a number of awards were given to special winners.

The Largest Group award was given to Derbydown. Most Stylish Bowler was Kayla Brusie. Cutest Bowler was Maggie Robinson. Most Creative Bowling Shirt was worn by Geoff Teall’s farm and was titled Pair O Dice. Kit Miller won the Lowest Scoring Vet award.

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Wednesday, February 24, 2010 Page 3 of 5 A special thank you goes to others in attendance including a variety of people from both the hunter and jumper worlds. In addition to those already mentioned were Christian’s parents Agneta and Brownley Currey and other family members Stephanie and John Ingram. A number of barns were also present, including AHJF Vice President Louise Serio’s Derbydown (PA), former AHJF President Geoff Teall’s Montoga (FL), Rush and Caroline Weeden’s Brookwood Farm (IL), Paula Watters’ Wattership Downs (OH), Jeremy Jacob’s Deeridge Farm (NY), Heritage Farm (NY), Keeley and Jeff Gogul’s Flagship Ltd. (OH); Lynn and Silas Jayne’s Our Day Farm (IL), and Charles Moorcroft Inc. (FL). Many of the WEF vendors supported the event with the donation of some wonderful raffle items. Some of those vendors arrived at the door to try their hand at bowling including Carrie Gunst (Personalized Products, WI) and Clare Holahan (Ann K Hubbard’s Tack Shop, IL).

The AHJF was formed in 1992 to further the development of the equestrian sport of show hunter rider competition by providing a national office to organize, coordinate and support hunter rider competition. Other programs of the AHJF include the World Championship Hunter Rider Awards. The AHJF also hosts the AHJF Hunter Classic Spectacular in Florida (February 20, 2010), and the AHJF WCHR Professional Finals (October 8, 2010 in Upper Marlboro, MD).

For more information or to make a tax donation to the AHJF Emergency Relief Fund to help fellow horsemen, call the AHJF at 508-835-8813, email AHJF@earthlink.net, visit their web site: www.ahjf.org or write: AHJF Relief Fund, PO Box 369, West Boylston, MA 01583. To see pictures from the 2010 Bowling for Equestrians go to: http://www.presslinkpr.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_itemId=172124.

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February 14, 2010 – Lake Worth, FL – The atmosphere at the fourth annual Bowling for Equestrians was electrifying. From the thunder of the bowling balls as they sped down the alleys to the misty fog that made the psychedelic lighting system sparkle. The game room was showered with kids testing their skills while young and old alike threw bowling balls down the alleys in hopes of a spare or strike.

The fundraiser, which is the brainchild of the American Hunter-Jumper Foundation, was held at Greenacres Bowl in Lake Worth, FL, on Saturday evening, February 14th for the benefit of the AHJF’s Emergency Relief Fund (ERF), a cause which helps horse(wo)men in need.

Dressage rider Ashley Holzer; hunter riders and trainers Louise Serio, Geoff Teall, Peter Pletcher and Danny Arendt (AHJF South Central Regional Chairman); jumper rider Christian Currey; veterinarians Steve and Jeanette Sewell (Palm Beach Equine) and Kit and Susan Miller (Miller and Associates); announcers Oliver Kennedy (who created an atmosphere of excitement around the raffle), Brian Lookabill (anthem singer for the upcoming AHJF Hunter Classic on February 20th) and Gerry Briggs (a former recipient of the ERF to help offset the medical bills of a heart attack); course designer Michael Rheinheimer, Michele Powers (former owner of Dover Saddlery) and many more veterans were among those you could hear chatting and cheering for groups, barns and individuals. The up-and-coming to seasoned veterans ate, drank, tossed bowling balls, enjoyed catch-up conversations, shared jokes, won raffle prizes, played video games and more to a backdrop of rock and roll music, all for a worthy cause.

“Awesome! How can you beat great people, great food, great drink and bowling for a great cause,” commented Kenny Bozorgi, MD, Chicago, IL, after winning a Barbour briefcase in the raffle drawing.

This evening was all about raising money for the ERF, the benevolent arm of the AHJF. It was established to provide emergency financial support to individuals in the show hunter and jumper sport suffering from an incapacitating illness, catastrophic accident or injury. The Board of the AHJF reviews emergency situations and makes a determination in accordance with the need. The money to fund this program comes from private gifts, WCHR member events, horse shows willing to encourage exhibitors to make a contribution and dedicated fundraising events such as “Bowling for Equestrians.”

“I love it because it is friends getting together, enjoying each other’s company and doing it for a great cause,” commented Gerry Briggs.

Over the past 12 years the AHJF has distributed close to $500,000 through its ERF. ANOTHER GREAT BOWLING FOR EQUESTRIANS The seed that grew into this fundraising venture was planted by Katie Robinson, who chairs the event and is an AHJF Board Member; Katie was there with family and friends.

“I thought this year was a great year – maybe our best yet – the turnout and the energy is refreshing. I am really proud and I am so happy that because of the Emergency Relief Fund we are able to help so many people. The more we raise the more people we can help and the larger amount of money we can give. So, it is great,” commented Katie.

The AHJF collected close to $32,000 at the door and future recipients might be those facing a life threatening illness or the devastation left behind from a fire. It could be Mother Nature destroying a building or the pains suffered from an equestrian accident. If it is someone in need the AHJF’s ERF is there to step in and help.

“This is so much fun,” commented raffle winner Carrie Gunst after she won a stuffed dog.

That word “fun” was repeated when Charlotte Jacobs won a stuffed frog.

Lida Salas commented, “It’s good because it helps people,” as she held her tumblers, donated

by Tervis Tumbler. Tiny Reilly Gogul didn’t say much as she held a purple sweater, which she selected from the table of prizes, but her big smile was all about having a great time.

Charlotte Currey held a new crop as she commented, “I have a great time bowling and I love all the games.”

At the end of the evening a number of awards were given to special winners.

The Largest Group award was given to Derbydown. Most Stylish Bowler was Kayla Brusie.

Cutest Bowler was Maggie Robinson. Most Creative Bowling Shirt was worn by Geoff Teall’s farm and was titled Pair O Dice. Kit Miller won the Lowest Scoring Vet award.

A special thank you goes to others in attendance including a variety of people from both the hunter and jumper worlds. In addition to those already mentioned were Christian’s parents Agneta and Brownley Currey and other family members Stephanie and John Ingram. A number of barns were also present, including AHJF Vice President Louise Serio’s Derbydown (PA), former AHJF President Geoff Teall’s Montoga (FL), Rush and Caroline Weeden’s Brookwood Farm (IL), Paula Watters’ Wattership Downs (OH), Jeremy Jacob’s Deeridge Farm (NY), Heritage Farm (NY), Keeley and Jeff Gogul’s Flagship Ltd. (OH); Lynn and Silas Jayne’s Our Day Farm (IL), and Charles Moorcroft Inc. (FL). Many of the WEF vendors supported the event with the donation of some wonderful raffle items. Some of those vendors arrived at the door to try their hand at bowling including Carrie Gunst (Personalized Products, WI) and Clare Holahan (Ann K Hubbard’s Tack Shop, IL).

The AHJF was formed in 1992 to further the development of the equestrian sport of show hunter rider competition by providing a national office to organize, coordinate and support hunter rider competition. Other programs of the AHJF include the World Championship Hunter Rider Awards. The AHJF also hosts the AHJF Hunter Classic Spectacular in Florida (February 20, 2010), and the AHJF WCHR Professional Finals (October 8, 2010 in Upper Marlboro, MD).

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Striking For A Good Cause At AHJF Event -- 3/19/2010 The atmosphere at the fourth annual Bowling for Equestrians was electrifying, from the thunder of the bowling balls as they sped down the alleys to the misty fog that made the psychedelic lighting system sparkle. The game room was showered with kids testing their skills while young and old alike did their best to get a strike or a spare.

The fundraiser, which is the brainchild of the American Hunter-Jumper Foundation, was held at Greenacres Bowl on Saturday, Feb. 14 to benefit the AHJF’s Emergency Relief Fund (ERF), a cause which helps equestrians in need.

This evening was all about raising money for the ERF, the benevolent arm of the AHJF. It was established to provide emergency financial support to individuals in the show hunter and jumper sport suffering from an incapacitating illness, a catastrophic accident or injury. The AHJF board reviews emergency situations and makes a determination in accordance with the need. The money to fund this program comes from private gifts, WCHR member events, horse shows willing to encourage exhibitors to make a contribution and dedicated fundraising events such as Bowling for Equestrians.

Over the past 12 years, the AHJF has distributed close to $500,000 through its ERF. The AHJF collected close to $32,000 at the door at Bowling for Equestrians.

The seed that grew into this fundraising venture was planted by Katie Robinson, who chairs the event and is an AHJF board member; Robinson was there with family and friends. “I thought this year was a great year — maybe our best yet,” she said.

For more information, or to make a donation to the AHJF Emergency Relief Fund, call the AHJF at (508) 835-8813, e-mail ahjf@earthlink.net or visit www.ahjf.org.

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The atmosphere at the fourth annual Bowling for Equestrians was electrifying. From the thunder of the bowling balls as they sped down the alleys to the misty fog that made the psychedelic lighting system sparkle. The game room was showered with kids testing their skills while young and old alike threw bowling balls down the alleys in hopes of a spare or strike.

The fundraiser, which is the brainchild of the American Hunter-Jumper Foundation (AHJF), was held at Greenacres Bowl in Lake Worth, FL, on Saturday evening, February 14, for the benefit of the AHJF’s Emergency Relief Fund (ERF), a cause which helps horsemen and horsewomen in need.

Photo by Diana DeRosa

Dressage rider Ashley Holzer; hunter riders and trainers Louise Serio, Geoff Teall, Peter Pletcher and Danny Arendt (AHJF South Central Regional Chairman); jumper rider Christian Currey; veterinarians Steve and Jeanette Sewell of Palm Beach Equine, and Kit and Susan Miller of Miller and Associates; announcers Oliver Kennedy, who created an atmosphere of excitement around the raffle, Brian Lookabill, anthem singer for the upcoming AHJF Hunter Classic on February 20, and Gerry Briggs, a former recipient of the ERF to help offset the medical bills of a heart attack; course designer Michael Rheinheimer, Michele Powers, former owner of Dover Saddlery, and many more veterans were among those you could hear chatting and cheering for groups, barns and individuals. The up-and-coming to seasoned veterans ate, drank, tossed bowling balls, enjoyed catch-up conversations, shared jokes, won raffle prizes, played video games and more to a backdrop of rock and roll music, all for a worthy cause.

“Awesome! How can you beat great people, great food, great drink and bowling for a great cause,” commented Dr. Kenny Bozorgi of Chicago, IL, after winning a Barbour briefcase in the raffle drawing.

The evening was all about raising money for the ERF, the benevolent arm of the AHJF. It was established to provide emergency financial support to individuals in the show hunter and jumper sport suffering from an incapacitating illness, catastrophic accident or injury. The Board of the AHJF reviews emergency situations and makes a determination in accordance with the need. The money to fund this program comes from private gifts, WCHR member events, horse shows willing to encourage exhibitors to make a contribution and dedicated fundraising events such as “Bowling for Equestrians.”

“I love it because it is friends getting together, enjoying each other’s company and doing it for a great cause,” commented Gerry Briggs.

Over the past 12 years the AHJF has distributed close to $500,000 through its ERF. The seed that grew into this fundraising venture was planted by Katie Robinson, who chairs the event and is an AHJF Board Member; Robinson was there with family and friends.

“I thought this year was a great year—maybe our best yet—the turnout and the energy is refreshing. I am really proud and I am so happy that because of the Emergency Relief Fund we are able to help so many people. The more we raise the more people we can help and the larger amount of money we can give. So, it is great,” commented Robinson.

The AHJF collected close to $32,000 at the door and future recipients might be those facing a life threatening illness or the devastation left behind from a fire. It could be Mother Nature destroying a building or the pains suffered from an equestrian accident. If it is someone in need the AHJF’s ERF is there to step in and help.

“This is so much fun,” commented raffle winner Carrie Gunst after she won a stuffed dog.

That word “fun” was repeated when Charlotte Jacobs won a stuffed frog.

Lida Salas commented, “It’s good because it helps people,” as she held her tumblers, donated by Tervis Tumbler. Tiny Reilly Gogul didn’t say much as she held a purple sweater, which she selected from the

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table of prizes, but her big smile was all about having a great time.

Charlotte Currey held a new crop as she commented, “I have a great time bowling and I love all the games.”

At the end of the evening a number of awards were given to special winners. The Largest Group award was given to Derbydown. Most Stylish Bowler was Kayla Brusie. Cutest Bowler was Maggie Robinson.

Most Creative Bowling Shirt was worn by Geoff Teall’s farm and was titled Pair O Dice. Kit Miller won the Lowest Scoring Vet Award.

A special thank you goes to others in attendance including a variety of people from both the hunter and jumper worlds. In addition to those already mentioned were Christian’s parents Agneta and Brownley Currey and family members Stephanie and John Ingram. A number of barns were also present, including AHJF Vice President Louise Serio’s Derbydown (PA), former AHJF President Geoff Teall’s Montoga (FL), Rush and Caroline Weeden’s Brookwood Farm (IL), Paula Watters’ Wattership Downs (OH), Jeremy Jacob’s Deeridge Farm (NY), Heritage Farm (NY), Keeley and Jeff Gogul’s Flagship Ltd. (OH); Lynn and Silas Jayne’s Our Day Farm (IL), and Charles Moorcroft Inc. (FL). Many of the WEF vendors supported the event with the donation of some wonderful raffle items. Some of those vendors arrived at the door to try their hand at bowling, including Carrie Gunst (Personalized Products, WI) and Clare Holahan (Ann K Hubbard’s Tack Shop, IL).

The AHJF was formed in 1992 to further the development of the equestrian sport of show hunter rider competition by providing a national office to organize, coordinate and support hunter rider competition.

Other programs of the AHJF include the World Championship Hunter Rider Awards. The AHJF also hosts the AHJF Hunter Classic Spectacular in Florida (February 20, 2010), and the AHJF WCHR Professional Finals (October 8, 2010, in Upper Marlboro, MD).

For more information or to make a tax donation to the AHJF Emergency Relief Fund to help fellow horsemen, call the AHJF at (508) 835-8813, email AHJF@earthlink.net, visit their website at www.ahjf.org or write to AHJF Relief Fund, PO Box 369, West Boylston, MA 01583. To see pictures from the 2010 Bowling for Equestrians, visit www.presslinkpr.com/gallery2/main.php? g2_itemId=172124.

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