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Brooke to Offer Interactive Experience at the FEI World Equestrian Games™
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As the official charity of the FEI World Equestrian Games™, Tryon 2018 (WEG), our sister charity, Brooke, will launch an interactive experience in the World Equine Expo™, bringing the reality of life for people and equines in South Asia’s brick kilns to attendees through 360° video.
Brooke has captured life following a young couple, their child and their horse in these kilns through 360° video, and attendees of the World Equine Expo™ will have a unique opportunity to experience their world and daily life.
Don't miss it if you attend WEG! In conjunction with the video, some of our fundraising efforts at WEG will benefit Brooke's equine welfare programs in India's brick kilns
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New York Times Bestselling Author to Present During Brooke USA Series
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We're pleased to announce that
Mary Alice Monroe
will be among Brooke USA's presenters at the FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018. She will make guest appearances to read excerpts from her newest novel,
The Summer Guests,
set in the equestrian world of North Carolina and Wellington, which will be published by Simon and Schuster in early 2019.
Sept 14, 10am, Equus Theater
Sept 15, 11am, Equus Theater
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Brooke USA will receive a percentage of book pre-orders at WEG.
Shop Mary Alice's other titles at our Brooke USA booth, where a portion of proceeds will benefit our charity!
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Look for this banner to find the Brooke USA Shop at WEG
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Our Brooke USA Shop at WEG will be the place to go to purchase Brooke Bricks (see articles, below), Beauty For Real cosmetics, books from Trafalgar Books and Fiction Addiction, note cards, plush toys, and more -- all to benefit equine welfare programs!
Look for us between Roger’s Diner and the Creamery.
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Brooke, sister chariity of Brooke USA, is the official charity of the FEI World Equestrian Games™, Tryon 2018 (WEG)
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"Brooke Bricks" will Help Equines who Work in India's Brick Kilns
(See our newest brick kiln video, featuring one of Brooke's trustees visiting a kiln in Pakistan)
"Brooke Bricks," engraved with your name or the name of a beloved person or pet, will be installed in the new "Brooke Breezeway" at the Tryon International Equestrian Center as a legacy of the FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018 (WEG).
Brooke Bricks are made in the USA, and
no animals are involved in manufacturing.
Proceeds from the sale of Brooke Bricks will improve the lives of horses, donkeys, and mules in India's grueling brick kilns. If you can't attend WEG, you can still order a brick, or simply make a donation. Thanks!
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Inauguration of the Brooke Breezeway at TIEC
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Personalized Brooke Bricks which were purchased earlier this year will be installed in time for WEG, and we'll have a ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the new Brooke Breezeway prior to the opening ceremonies. Bricks sold now and during the games will be installed after the games.
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Monty Roberts at WEG for Brooke USA
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Monty's demonstrations will take place on September 19th at 12pm and September 20th at 1:30pm in the demos ring.
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Watch this short video of Monty's trip to India to see some of Brooke's work in brick kilns
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Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about Brooke USA and Brooke during our presentations at WEG
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Petra Ingram, CEO of Brooke, the world's largest international equine welfare charity
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Topic:
How the Official Charity of the World Equestrian Games Educates People in the Poorest Parts of the World on How to Improve Care for their Equines and Improve their Own Lives in the Process
Sept 12, 10am, Equus Theater
Sept 13, 10am, Equus Theater
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David Jones, DVM, Chairman of Brooke USA and this year's winner of the Equine Industry Vision Award
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Topic:
From Giraffes’ Toenails to Pakistan’s Coal Mines: How in the World Did I Get Here?
Sept 18, 10am, Equus Theater
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Jane Holderness-Rodham, Board Member of Brooke and Brooke USA, British Olympic Gold Medalist and Lady-In-Waiting to HRH The Princess Royal
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Topic:
A lifelong Love Affair with Horses, from Rural England to the Grounds of Buckingham Palace
Sept 14, 11am, Equus Theater
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Very best wishes to Brooke and Brooke USA's ambassadors who will be competing at WEG:
Kasey Perry-Glass (dressage), Boyd Martin (eventing), Laura Kraut (jumping), & Charlotte Dujardin (dressage)
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Charlotte Dujardin in India's Brick Kilns
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Multiple Oliympic Gold Medalist and Brooke Global Ambassador Charlotte Dujardin visited India's brick kilns to see Brooke's work on behalf of the animals.
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Watch Charlotte talk about her experience witth Brooke in India's brick kilns
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Trafalgar Books Helping Brooke USA:
Half of all proceeds from book sales at the Brooke USA Shop will go to support Brooke USA campaigns
TSB has joined forces with Brooke USA at WEG, with several interactive events intended to support our work to better the welfare of equines around the world. Visitors to our booth in the WEG Village will find free activities for children, including educational and entertaining horse books for young readers, donated by TSB for the event, and offered for sale in the Brooke USA Shop on the grounds.
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International dressage rider, trainer, and coach Jessica Jo Tate (J.J.) is a USDF Bronze, Silver, and Gold Medalist and
Brooke USA
Ambassador.
She has competed at the top level of the sport around the world, and she'll be one of our Brooke USA demonstrators at the FEI World Equestrian Games Tryon 2018.
Whether you’re completely new to dressage or a seasoned competitor, you’ll learn from and enjoy J.J.’s demos.
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September 15 at 10:30 am and September 16 at 2:30 pm in the demos rings.
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J.J. has also visited some of the equine welfare programs funded by Brooke USA in Guatemala!
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George Morris Presentations at WEG
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“A Wild Ride: The Equestrian World from the ‘50s to the Present Day” An inside look at international equestrian sport through the decades, stories and topics inspired by audience questions, followed by book signings.
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George H. Morris, former Chef d’Equipe of the US Show Jumping Team, will speak on two occasions:
Sept 15, 10am in the Equus Theater
Sept 22, 12pm on the Coca-Cola stage
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A percentage of proceeds from George Morris's book sales at WEG will benefit Brooke USA.
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Thank you to our
wonderful
sponsor, Absorbine, for always improving equine welfare, through their products and their support of Brooke USA. Check out their booth at WEG!
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Leslie Munsell has been described as a makeup maverick, innovator, trend forecaster, educator, and entrepreneur.
With 25 years’ experience as a celebrity makeup artist, Leslie has worked with the biggest talents in the advertising and fashion worlds. Now, in her crowning role as the creator of Beauty For Real cosmetics,
Leslie will sell and demonstrate the use of her fabulous, cruelty-free cosmetics (some named for the world’s greatest riders) at our Brooke USA Shop throughout WEG and in a special presentation
September 15, 9am in the EQUUS Theater.
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As a lifelong dressage rider, Leslie will also explain why her cosmetics are perfectly formulated for equestriennes.
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A portion of the proceeds from the sale of some of her products will benefit Brooke USA, to improve the welfare of horses, donkeys, and mules around the world!
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Debbie Dos Santos, Presenter
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Debbie Dos Santos, CEO of Journeys Equestrian Travels and Brooke USA Supporter
Have you dreamed of riding a horse through beautiful, foreign lands, but don’t know how to make it happen? Debbie Dos Santos can make it easy. She will talk about her boutique, luxury travel design company that provides experiential travel, private yacht charters and villas for individuals, groups, corporate and business loyalty programs. Debbie’s Equestrian Travels are designed for the all things equestrian from bespoke itineraries, world equestrian events and preferred properties.
September 19, 10am EQUUS Theater
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Celebrity Bar Nights at WEG
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Don't miss these fun evenings at WEG to raise money for Brooke USA!
Cash bars, a signature drink, and tips going to Brooke USA.
Wednesday, September 12, 5pm outside of Ring 1
Thursday, September 20, 5:30pm outside of Ring 1
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Previous celebrity bartender night in Tryon for Brooke USA, with Lauren Kieffer, Boyd Martin and Bobby Costello.
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Watch for Brooke USA's traveling pop-up booths around some of the competition sites (cross-country and marathon driving) for additional opportunities to support equine welfare!
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Olympic Medalist Clayton Fredericks at WEG
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Clayton Fredericks competes, trains, and coaches at the highest level of international eventing.
His accomplishments include FEI World Cup Champion (twice), Olympic silver medalist (team, 2008), individual silver and team bronze World Equestrian Games, Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event winner, and much more. Clayton will bring his expertise to the podium in this presentation which will include an analysis of the WEG eventing competition so far and his view on how the cross country will ride. He will highlight of the influential fences and combinations on the course. and make predictions of performance and ones to watch, followed by a Q&A session.
Presentation: September 13, 9am, Equus Theater
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Look for all of Brooke USA's activities and map in the official WEG program when you arrive on-site.
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Emma Tate Ceramic Sculpture to be auctioned at WEG to benefit Brooke USA
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Emma Tate is not only an accomplished artist, whose work is heralded around the world; she is also an accomplished horsewoman.
She combines these two gifts - and loves - to create stunning pieces that celebrate the beauty and athleticism of equines.
"Motive," a one-of-a-kind sculpture created especially to benefit Brooke USA, will be auctioned at our Brooke USA booth during WEG. This fine, white stoneware clay sculpture can be displayed indoors our outdoors. Make sure you stop by to bid!
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Star and Huck are the official mascots for WEG. Luckily for us, they also like to fundraise for Brooke USA. Look for them around the games and drop a few bucks in their saddle bags to benefit our equine welfare programs. We'll also have note cards featuring their adorable selves for sale in our Brooke USA Shop.
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Brooke USA Special Events at WEG
Schedule Summary:
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Interactive Video Premier & Media Event, Sept 11, 3pm, Brooke booth in Expo
Brooke Breezeway Ribbon Cutting & Media Event, Sept 11, 4pm, Brooke Breezeway
Petra Ingram, Sept 12, 10am, Equus Theater
Celebrity Bar Night, Sept 12, 5pm, Ring 1
Clayton Fredericks, Sept 13, 9am, Equus Theater
Petra Ingram, Sept 13, 10am, Equus Theater
Jane Holderness-Roddam, Sept 14, 11am, Equus Theater
Mary Alice Monroe, Sept 14, 10am, Equus Theater
Mary Alice Monroe, Sept 15, 11am, Equus Theater
J.J. Tate live demo, Sept 15, 10:30am, Demo ring
Leslie Munsell, Sept 15, 9am, Equus Theater
George Morris, Sept 15, 10am, Equus Theater
J.J. Tate demo, Sept 16, 2:30pm, Demo ring
David Jones, DVM, Sept 18, 10am, Equus Theater
Debbie Dos Santos, Sept 19, 10am, Equus Theater
Monty Roberts live demo, Sept 19, 12pm demo ring
Celebrity Bar Night, Sept 20, 5:30pm, Ring 1
Monty Roberts live demo, Sept 20, 1:30pm demo ring
George Morris, Sept 22, 12pm, Coca-Cola Stage
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A big, big thanks, in advance, to all of our Brooke USA volunteers at WEG,
especially Sally Frick!
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