Brooke USA's Divertimentos & Dressage Brings Horses and Symphony Together at Tryon International Equestrian Center

Beloved Foothills tradition returns on October 8 for an unforgettable evening of live symphonic music, freestyle dressage and, for the first time, equestrian vaulting, all benefiting working equines worldwide

Horses, riders and live symphonic music come together for an unforgettable evening at Brooke USA's Divertimentos & Dressage, one of the Foothills' most anticipated equestrian traditions. Presented by the Joe R. & Joella F. Utley Foundation, Brooke USA's Divertimentos & Dressage celebrates the extraordinary partnership between horse and rider while supporting Brooke USA's global mission to improve the lives of working horses, donkeys and mules and the people who depend on them around the world.

Conceived by Brooke USA Board Member and Foothills Regional Advisory Council Chair Sally Frick, an accomplished flutist and lifelong equestrian, Brooke USA's Divertimentos & Dressage was inspired by her passion for both horses and music. What began in the Foothills has grown into Brooke USA's signature equestrian fundraising event, inspiring similar performances in Wellington and Ocala while remaining firmly rooted in the community where it first took shape.

The evening begins with a cocktail reception featuring hors d'oeuvres, followed by a one-hour performance showcasing acclaimed dressage riders and their horses performing choreographed freestyle routines accompanied by the Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Associate Music Director Eric Scheider.

Featured performers include Brooke USA Ambassador and international dressage rider JJ Tate; Olympian Julio Mendoza, the first dressage rider to represent Ecuador at the Olympic Games and a Western North Carolina-based trainer; returning fan favorite Trayce Doubek, owner and trainer at Tryon-based Renovatio Farm; and Grass Roots Vaulters, making their Brooke USA's Divertimentos & Dressage debut. Additional featured performers will be announced as they are confirmed.

New this year, audiences will also experience the artistry of equestrian vaulting, adding an exciting new dimension to the evening's program. From classical favorites to contemporary selections, the program blends music, movement and horsemanship into a captivating celebration of artistry, elegance and the harmony that defines the sport of dressage.

The evening concludes with a silent auction and dessert reception, with proceeds supporting Brooke USA's mission to significantly improve the health and welfare of working horses, donkeys and mules and the communities who depend on their productivity for survival worldwide.

Brooke USA gratefully acknowledges the generous support of Presenting Sponsor Joe R. & Joella F. Utley Foundation; Founding Sponsor Richard D. and Miriam B. Frick Charitable Fund; Gold Sponsor Maureen Loomer; Silver Sponsors Tryon Equestrian Properties/Tryon International Equestrian Center and Pagan Gilman Group; Bronze Sponsors Landmark Realty/Kristen Hitchcock and Sally and Kenneth Frick; and Contributing Supporter Tryon Clear View Group.

Brooke USA's Divertimentos & Dressage Host Committee is chaired by Sally Frick and includes Sharon Decker, Leigh Ann Edwards, Pagan Gilman, Leeann Harmon, Meghan Kaergel, Jacqui Lanier, Donna Leonessa, Maureen Loomer, Michelle Surran, Candy Tate, JJ Tate and Lauren Wingate.

To purchase tickets, reserve a table, explore sponsorship opportunities or learn more about Brooke USA's Divertimentos & Dressage, visit http://www.BrookeUSA.org/events.

Community event in Mill Spring, NC 28756.