Donations to the Equus Foundation of up to $30,000 from now through the Hampton Classic at the end of August will be matched by Cheryl Olsten, owner of EQUUS Foundation Equine Ambassador Lafitte De Muze.
Lafitte de Muze and Amanda Steege. (Photo © 2020 by Lawrence J. Nagy)
That is in addition to donations to the foundation of a portion of the spectacular show hunter’s prize money winnings. The EQUUS Foundation is the only national animal welfare in the United States solely dedicated to protecting America’s horses and strengthening the bond between horses and people. Lafite De Muze, ridden by Amanda Steege, is a perennial winner, so that’s a good thing for the foundation.
On Monday Aug. 30 during the Hampton Classic, the EQUUS Foundation will present Equine Adoption Day, sponsored by Georgina Bloomberg. Equine Adoption Day is designed to increase awareness of horses in need and to promote the welfare of America’s horses. The Equine Adoption Day will showcase rescued and adoptable horses from off-the-track Thoroughbreds to mini horses.