December, 2008 -
2009 Lusitano Collection Horse Auction Palm Beach Florida -
Event Information
Dear 2009 Collection Pre-Registered Guest:
We would like to thank you for the overwhelming
response to our pre-registration, for the 2009 Lusitano
Collection 4th International Exhibition. We are now well on our
way to a very exciting event! As you know, The 2009 Lusitano
Collection Horse Auction is scheduled to take place in West Palm
Beach, Florida on February 19th – 20th, 2009 and will feature
the most prestigious collection of the noble and beautiful
Lusitano breed of horses.
Below please find some preliminary information
we feel will not only be vital in planning your attendance to
the event but will also help you gain a better understanding of
the event, its history, the event program and materials, horse
try-outs, tickets sales, charities and sponsors which will be
part of this very unique event.
The 2009 Pre-Catalogs have been mailed out to
all pre-registered guests and should be received shortly; the
official 2009 Catalogs and DVDs will follow.
Ticket sales are now available for
pre-registered guests only and may be purchased by contacting
the ticket sales office at (866) 540-8809. We encourage you to
purchase your tickets early as capacity is limited.
We invite you to visit our newly designed
website
www.lusitanocollection.com, where you will find a wealth of
information on the 2009 Collection horses (photos, pedigree and
breeders) as well as very important information, such as
airports, local hotels and transportation that will help you
better plan your trip. Please continue to visit our website
regularly as we are constantly updating relevant information.
We thank you for your continued support and
look forward to having you with us in 2009!
All the best,
The Lusitano Collection Team
EVENT HISTORY: The 2009 Lusitano
Collection Horse Auction arrives from Brazil on U.S. soil for
the second year in a row. Scheduled to take place in West Palm
Beach, Florida on February 2009, The 2009 Collection will
feature the most prestigious collection of the noble and
beautiful Lusitano breed of horses.
In 2008 The Lusitano Collection made its debut
in the United States at a highly successful auction during the
period of Florida's world-renowned Winter Equestrian Festival.
Buyers came to the Sunshine State from as far as California,
Texas, Connecticut, Mexico, Colombia, Belgium, Denmark and
Guatemala. It was the first time that such a collection of
Lusitanos had been sold on U.S. soil and gave clients the
advantage of acquiring horses that are not available without the
necessity of importing them either from Portugal or Brazil.
The Lusitano Collection® is a trademark created
by five premier world breeders of the Lusitano horse, the 2009
Collection will highlight horses from Interagro Farms, the
largest Lusitano breeder and exporter in the world and
Coudelaria Rocas do Vouga of Brazil. Clients of The Lusitano
Collection® can be secure in the knowledge that the horses
presented at the collection have come directly from the breeder,
not an agent. They may also enjoy the prestige that comes with
owning a talented horse from the breeding programs of
distinguished breeders from Brazil and Portugal, the Lusitano's
native country.
THE EVENT: The 2009 Lusitano Collection
Horse Auction will be held on February 19th and 20th, 2009 at
the 111-acre Jim Brandon Equestrian Center in West Palm Beach,
Florida, a well-known equine hot spot that is home to many
distinguished stables and arenas. The center includes two show
arenas, 128 permanent stalls split between two lighted barns,
jump courses, additional dressage arenas, trail courses and an
additional 150' x 300' covered show arena.
Prior to the auction buyers will be able to
preview the horses available, test-ride them, and view their
veterinarian records, including the most recent x-rays and tests
that have been completed. At the end of the testing period,
guests will be treated to lavish cocktail parties and networking
events culminating with the gala dinner and auction. The auction
will highlight a collection of 30 horses from two of the most
important breeding farms: Interagro Farms and Coudelaria Rocas
do Vouga. This year for the first time, The Collection will also
feature a pair of driving horses from the Interagro blood line
trained and featured by Robinsons Horses.
The four and five year old horses presented at
the 2009 Collection are trained in dressage at the novice level.
The breed is also well known for its exceptional performance in
all equestrian disciplines so it is no surprise that Lusitanos
from Interagro have been exported to nine countries and trained
in jumping, dressage, driving, and even as cutting horses.
Information and photos about participating horses can be viewed
on our website
www.lusitanocollection.com.
It is important to emphasize the fact that what
makes the Lusitano Collection® International Exhibition
different from anything else ever presented in the marketing of
Lusitano horses anywhere in the world, is that it offers buyers
the distinctive opportunity not only to choose from a pool of
specially selected horses from the most prominent breeders in
the world, but also gives buyers the opportunity to meet the
breeders and trainers; making this event much more than just an
ordinary horse sale.
EVENT PROGRAM
Thursday February 19th, 2009: Welcoming
Reception and Horse Showcase: Guests will enjoy cocktails and
Hors d'oeuvres while viewing the 2009 Lusitano Collection horse
showcase.
Event Time: 5:00pm –8:00pm
Friday February 20th, 2009: Horse
Auction and Catered Dinner: The big night! This evening will
showcase the gracious Lusitano Collection auctioned for the
second time in Palm Beach County. Guests will enjoy a night of
prestigious horses, fine dining and entertainment.
Event Time:
5:00pm – 6:00pm Cocktail reception
6:00pm – 6:30pm Live Entertainment
6:30pm – 8:30pm Horse Auction
8:30pm – 9:30pm Catered Dinner
10:00 pm Night Ends
HORSE TRY-OUTS: Interested buyers and
trainers will be able to ride and test the horse's skills, as
well as view a full physical exam of each horse conducted by the
on site veterinarian. The time and dates for the horse try outs
and veterinarian check will be announced closer to the event
date.
Ticket sales & Pre-Registered Guests: As
a pre-registered guest, you have the privilege of purchasing
event tickets before they are offered to the public. Tickets are
now on sale for pre-registered guests and can be purchased by
contacting the ticket sales office at 1-866-540-8809. Each
ticket will cost US$150.00 per person and will entitle each
guest access to both event dates. Please note children under the
age of twelve (12) are not permitted.
EVENT MATERIALS: The Pre-Catalog has
been mailed out and should be receives shortly; the official
Catalog and CD will follow.
EVENT CHARITIES: The Lusitano Collection®
is committed to contributing to the general well-being of the
community and will therefore be donating a portion of the
proceeds to The American Cancer Society and also to The Jim
Brandon Equestrian Center.
Event REGISTRATION: In order to ensure
each guest is given proper attention, the 2009 Lusitano
Collection® has elected to limit the event capacity to 400
attendees, therefore timely event registration is very important.
UPON SUBMITTING YOUR REGISTRATION YOU WILL BE
PROVIDED WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING
THE EVENT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, A LIST OF
DOCUMENTATION THAT YOU MUST BRING TO THE AUCTION IN ORDER TO BE
ENTITLED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BIDDING.
For more information please
visit our website:
www.lusitanocollection.com
Auctioneer: Paul Z. Martin, Jr., Florida License # AU588 |
