WESTPORT, CT – February 9, 2010 – The International Polo Club is the place to be this Friday evening, February 12, 2010 for the Equestrian Idol event presented by Foundation Farm and Visse Wedell. Margie Goldstein-Engle, Leslie Howard, and Frank Madden will don their judges hats to critique (and thoroughly enjoy) the performances of Dianna Bricker, Heather Caristo, Hillary Dobbs, Casey Hodges, Jordan LaPlaca, Brian Lookabill, Colton Mason, and Rick Rockefeller-Silvia. Ki-Juan Minors and Jen White Kane, the 2008 and 2009 Idols, will also perform. Emcee Mason “Ryan Seacrest” Phelps, Jr. will emcee.

All guests attending the event will have the opportunity to bid to Join the Judges Panel, or cast their votes as members of the Audience Voting Panel to select the 2010 Equestrian Idol. Even if you cannot attend, you can pick your favorite performer to win online for a $20 donation. If the judges select your pick, you will receive 50% of the donations collected split among all who selected the winner. You do not have to be present to win. Winners will be notified after the event. Pick your favorite and help support The EQUUS Foundation at equus@equusfoundation.org , or R.s.v.p. online at About The EQUUS Foundation, Inc.