Brooke USA Press Release
Bridlewood Farm will host Ocala’s first Divertimentos & Dressage event, a freestyle dressage set to a symphony orchestra in a VIP setting, on Thurs., January 30 at 6 p.m. Presented by Lugano Diamonds, the Ocala Symphony Orchestra led by chorus director and assistant conductor Joshua L. Mazur, will play musical selections for choreographed movements of gifted dressage riders and grand prix horses.
Tables are sold out, but individual tickets are available for $90.
The program features horses, riders, orchestra and guests all sharing the arena and includes a pre-performance reception with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. There is also a silent auction and travel auction, followed by a one-hour concert and dressage presentation. The program ends with desserts and coffee.
Award-winning dressage riders performing include nationally and internationally recognized riders and Ocala residents Audrie Anthony, Alex Dominguez, Jessica Howington, Nicole Scarpino and Erin Walker. Additional riders will be announced with all performing to works of classical composers.
“We are thrilled to bring to life Divertimentos & Dressage right here in Ocala,” committee co-chair Sally Lewis said. “This will be a benefit concert like no other, bringing together people who genuinely want to make a difference in helping to improve the health, welfare and productivity of working horses, donkeys and mules worldwide.”
The mission of Brooke USA is to significantly improve the health, welfare and productivity of working horses, donkeys and mules and the people who depend on them for survival worldwide. Brooke USA strives to alleviate the suffering and vulnerability of developing communities by funding and implementing programs that improve the quality of life and health of working equines and thereby positively impacting their economic sustainability, protecting the planet, ensuring gender equality, and guaranteeing life on land resilience.
“It is truly fulfilling to unite my love for horses, arts and culture, and social good under Brooke USA’s signature program and fundraiser offering guests a ringside experience with these majestic creatures performing to music,” said event co-chair Laurie Zink.
