72 SIDELINES FEBRUARY 2012
FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE
Ringside dining: lots of local restaurants share
their signature dishes
Photo by PhelpsPhotos.com
Sidelines Publisher Samantha Charles and R. Scot Evans,
President of the Equestrian Aid Foundation
Photo by PhelpsPhotos.com
T
he Wild, Wild West returns for the second annu-
al Sidelines Equestrian Tetrathlon to benefit the
Equestrian Aid Foundation on Sunday, February
5, 2012, at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center in West
Palm Beach, Florida. Not your average competition, the
Tetrathlon brings together world-class equestrians from
dressage, show jumping, reining and polo to showcase
their skill in another riding discipline. Join the fun and
excitement as teams vie for the top prize, while guests
savor great food, signature cocktails by Tito’s Hand
Made Vodka, exciting auction experiences and surprise
games of chance.
The Sidelines Tetrathlon evolved from the original
Sidelines Triathlon, with the addition of reining two
years ago. The Triathlon was begun almost a decade
ago, and over the years proved to be the high point of
the equestrian season. With its move to the covered
venue at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center, and the
addition of reining, Sidelines continues its support of
one of the most enjoyable evenings on the Wellington
horse scene – whatever your discipline.
New for this year is the Super Bowl XLVI Saloon fea-
turing its own bar and televisions, ensuring that no foot-
ball-loving equestrian will miss a single play of the big
game.
R. Bruce Duchossois, renowned equestrian and mem-
ber of the board of directors, will co-chair the event with
the foundation’s president R. Scot Evans.
“This event is close to the heart for me,” Bruce said. “I
want to be able to help people in an unfortunate situation
and help provide them with hope and financial stability
during their medical time-of-need. It is a great cause
and through sponsorships and donations, we have been
able to provide a sense of faith.”
Cowboy-chic guests will enjoy signature dishes from
the best local restaurants, including the International
Polo Club, Four Seasons Hotel, Oli’s Fashion Cuisine,
The Grille, White Horse Tavern, as well as Pangea Grill,
Taylor Made Cafe and Field of Greens, Top Notch Ca-
tering and dessert by Christy’s New York Cheesecake.
The spirited evening will also feature the presentation
Gold Rush Fever comes
to Wellington!
of the inaugural Equestrian Aid Foundation Luminary
Award to legendary horsewoman Jane Forbes Clark.
“The Luminary Award encompasses both passion for
horse sport and commitment to the people who com-
prise it,” said R. Scot Evans, president of the Equestrian
Aid Foundation. “Jane’s vision, enduring support and
gracious contributions to the equestrian community is
unprecedented and well deserving of the inaugural Lu-
minary Award.”
Sarah B. Willeman, equestrian and owner of 2010 USEF
Farnam/Platform Horse of Year reining quarter horse Gun-
ners Special Night, will also receive special recognition.
“Having known Sarah since her junior days in show jump-
ing, it’s wonderful to witness the support she gives to the
sport of reining as well as her enthusiasm to giving back
to the equestrian community,” Evans said.
Individual tickets and table sponsorships can be pur-
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