Volume 9, Issue 1 - Just World International

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JustWorld Newsletter 

Volume Volume 9, Issue 7, Issue 1, 1, Winter Winter 2012 2010 

“Fiesta under the Stars” 

Ninth Annual Fundraising Gala 

Spotlights JustWorld’s Ambassadors and Accomplishments 

IN THIS ISSUE 

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maximize the Guatemala! proceeds ........................... of the evening 7 

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to fund the JustWorld projects. 

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2011 Fundraising Efforts....10 

with plenty of shining stars— 

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Second Annual STRUT! 

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for Whole Foods Wellington. “When 

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annual Friday, gala January offers 20, in guests Wellington, Florida. More than 650 guests enjoyed an evening in with the her and learned more about the 

bygone the opportunity era of the flapper to connect at the 1920’s-themed event presented by FTI Consulting, Whole Foods charity, of I wanted JustWorld to Ambassador 

all we could 

Wellington, with friends and new Caryl and Philips old and at Frank Julia Zeiss, Tops, and Sophie hosted Simpson, by Maria Riley Newman Newsome at her beautiful Belle to help her Initiatives meet her ............................. goals. We are 16 

Herbe the beginning Farm Grand of the Prix Village. annual 

and Madison Newman Continued on Page really 2 proud to be involved with such 

migration to Wellington by 

Ambassador Rider 

an amazing charity that connects two 

many in the international equestrian community. Maria Newman, Rider Ambassador, 

Round-Up ............................ 18 

worlds, the equestrian community with 

First Supporter of JustWorld, and hostess extraordinaire, once again welcomed guests the impoverished Ambassador communities Spotlights around ... 20 

to the beautiful Project Belle Herbe Farm Progress for the annual gala. Longtime Report 

JustWorld partner the world.” 

Sportfot was on hand to take pictures of the memorable 

This year 

evening. 

we are starting off on the right foot 

JustWorld Partnership 

making a difference for hundreds of children 

“This year’s Announcements fundraiser, which ................ truly 22 

With 575 people in attendance to support the children in the JustWorld projects, the exceeded all our expectations, was 

gala raised $237,000, double the amount brought 

across 

in 

the 

last 

globe! 

year. This year’s sold-out 

Corporate Sponsors .......... 22 

a direct result of the commitment 

fundraiser featured a Latin Fiesta theme, celebrating Thanks to the your expansion awareness, of efforts, JustWorld’s activities and JustWorld Partners ............ 23 

projects and equestrian partnerships throughout support, Latin America. we are starting a new year of programs 

directly benefiting the health, nutrition and INSIDE 

JustWorld 

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Ambassadors 

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Dazzle Creative Event Producers, whose owners James Rota and Don Massetti 

education of more than 3,000 children and their 

have visited the JustWorld projects in Honduras, brought the Latin theme to life with a 

Welcome to 

Fall Trip to Guatemala ............. 9 

colorful design palette and signature touches ranging 

families. 

from piñatas to sombreros. The 

New Ambassadors 27 

festive décor was complemented by a Mariachi Together, band as well we as have professional developed tango positive and and 

Programs in Honduras .......... 10 

salsa dancers. 

lasting alliances with local change-makers “Adopt a Project” ................... 12 

championing the rights of children, extending Horseless Horse Show.......... 14 

The Latin-themed food donated by Whole Foods Wellington, prepared by the 

across Cambodia, Guatemala, Honduras and 

amazing Chef Chris Paul of Wild Orchids Talibé Project - Senegal ........ 16 

Café 

Northeast 

and complemented 

Brazil. We look 

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to extending 

An Interview with 

dishes our provided helping hands by Chez to other Gourmet organizations and in 

beverages 2012, while of all setting sorts provided an example by Delray for children’s Francie Steinwedell-Carvin .. 17 

Wine well-being Cellars, and was education laid out in around food stations the world. Rider Round-Up .................... 20 

around the perimeter of the tent, allowing 

In Cambodia, People Improvement Organization’s newest school is now a reality after months Ambassador Spotlight 

guests plenty of opportunities to check 

of construction, offering improved spaces for care 

out the 

and 

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learning 

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children 

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in the Sophie Simpson ................. 21 

dumpsite community of Stung Mean Chey. The friends, school’s official and sample inauguration the tasty is planned offerings for April 28, 

Technical Offi cial Ambassador 

2012, in conjunction with the celebration of 10 that years featured of aid in ceviche, the city of paella, Phnom Mexican Penh. JustWorld 

supports operations for two PIO schools, serving 

Spotlight - Phillip Rozon ..... 22 

salad, more and than empanadas. 650 children and The their Donut families. Divas 

donated their services and fun bags of Supporter Initiatives............... 23 

In Guatemala, Los Patojos has begun a fresh year of activities by providing scholarships to over 

150 children in the town of Jocotenango. They received school supplies, uniforms and shoes, while 

New Ambassadors ................ 26 

teenagers are given support to develop life skills. Eric Lamaze and Jessica Newman Continued on Page 6 

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Presenting Sponsors 

FTI Consulting 

Whole Foods of Wellington 

Caryl Philips and Frank Zeiss 

Event Sponsors 

Dazzle Creative Events 

Hilton Worldwide 

Sportfot Photography 

The Hampton Group 

Wellington Golf Cars 

Table Sponsors 

Platinum Level 

Belle Herbe Farm 

Cloud Hill Farm 

Joan and Ernest Kalman 

Gold Level 

Baumann family 

Bur Oak, LLC 

Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital 

Reid family 

Warm Wind Farm 

Muscles by Meyers 

Patron Level 

Arlette Rigby 

Artisan Farms 

Beamont/Link families 

Brigadoon 

Burkman/Eaman families 

David Page 

Equine MRI of Palm Beach and 

Equine Services Ltd. 

Floridian Community Bank 

Higher Ground Farm 

Horseware Ireland 

Louisburg Farm 

Martha Jolicoeur/ 

Illustrated Properties 

Mershad Stables 

Morrissey family 

Palm Beach Equine Clinic 

Paradysz family 

Private Tutoring Services 

Quiet Corner Farm 

Schroeder family 

Spencer Ranch 

Strauss family 

Triple Crown/ 

BuildYourOwnBlanket.com 

Monica Wagner 

Zachowski family 

Zeidler family 

The silent auction raised $27,640 and featured highly sought-after items such as a bronze statue by Mary Sand 

Studio won by Carolyn Darby; a commissioned portrait by Jocelyn Sanders won by Bonnie Johnson; and a 

photograph by Shelli Breidenbach won by Matthew Marano. 

The bidding was hot in the live auction raising a total of $22,850! Attracting the highest bids were a Boston 

Bruins hockey package including tickets and one night’s accommodation at the unique Liberty Hotel won by 

the Graham family; a three-night stay at the Chateau Canisy in Normandy, France, won by Alexandra Pozzo; 

and a VIP chalet table with parking pass for the 2012 Hampton Classic Horse Show won by Pedro Torres. 

Six lucky guests left with prizes from the event’s casino raffle including an autographed poster of the 2011 

Pan American Games gold medal team won by Tuny Page; a VIP table at the PBIEC Jockey Club during WEF 

week VI won by Teresa Mills; a Nespresso Pixie machine won by Bhaskar Dasgupta; a “New Year’s Resolution” 

gift basket won by Frank Zeiss; a horse-themed slot machine won by Louie Jacobs; and a foursome of golf at 

the Emerald Dunes golf course won by Nina Montross. 

Several JustWorld Junior Ambassadors were on hand to help ensure the evening’s success, visiting guests 

tables to explain JustWorld’s projects and encouraging donations through the JustWorld ‘Adopt-A-Project’ 

initiative. An additional $10,380 was donated by generous guests who happily support JustWorld’s initiatives, 

bringing the grand total raised for the evening to $280,360. 

Guest speaker Murray S. Kessler, CEO and President of Lorillard, Inc., reminded guests that by supporting 

JustWorld, they were also supporting their own children. 

“Jessica and JustWorld give them an opportunity,” he said. “Kids like ours have the opportunity to be exposed 

to and learn about philanthropy, and learn about caring and giving. So we’re helping the desperately 

impoverished kids, but we’re also helping our own children. When you’re giving, you’re changing the lives of 

others who are less fortunate, and you’re also changing the lives of those around you.” 

“I am simply overwhelmed by the enormous amount of support that the Wellington and equestrian 

communities have shown us,” said Jessica Newman, Executive Director of JustWorld International. “It is 

incredible to think that we are now in our ninth year, yet we still keep growing and growing. This was our 

biggest and most successful fundraising gala yet! I can’t thank everyone enough, from our generous sponsors, 

Gala committee members, donors and guests, to our team of JustWorld Ambassadors, staff and volunteers, 

who never cease to amaze me with their commitment and endless energy for the work that we do.” 

Ambassadors take to the stage after raising awareness and 

support for JustWorld’s various projects 

Lorraine, Tom and Carol MacGuinness, Mel Morgan 

and Aimee McClenahan 

Carlene and Andy Ziegler Nick Skelton and Laura Kraut Denise and Eric Hasbrouck 

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Ali Boone and Ben Asselin Amy Masterson and Mikala Chesler Angela Covert-Lawrence and Jennifer Ward 

Shawn and Jay Hayes 

Blythe Marano and Alejandro Karolyi 

Catherine Pasmore, Nick Dello Joio and 

M. Douglas Mutch 

Daniel Bluman and Tatiana Dzavik 

Michael Morrissey and Maria Newman 

Denise Quirk and Jessica Newman Dr. Tiffany Marr and Marshall Field VI Ernest and Joan Kalman 

Fiona Spahr and Mike Belisle Jennifer O’Neill and Andrew Bournes Jennifer Wallace and Yann Candele 

with their son, Alec 

Addison Piper and Kate Morrison 


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Kevin Crosby Lisa Schwab and Lynda James Mary Katherine and Dennis Shaughnessy 

Mason Phelps Jr. and Ron Neal 

Julia Tops, Tani Zeidler and Lauren Gue Julie Welles, Andrew Welles and Alex Duval Marc-Olivier Brouilette, Candice Wagner, Monica Wagner and 

Olivia Seshadri 

Nicole Simpson, Ty Simpson and Linda Shahinian Martha Jolicoeur, Clea Newman, Pierre Jolicoeur Sabrina Jurak, Bhaskar Dasgupta and Alexa Adelson 

Mike Lawrence Tiffany Foster and character actor Teri and Murray Kessler Naomi Spillane and Jessica Newman 

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Alexa Adelson and Brianne Link Bob and Alexandra Pozzo Arlette Rigby and Maria Newman 

Bonnie and Natalie Johnson 

Aleesha Melwani, Gabrielle Bausano, Alexa Boggio, Chase Boggio 

and friends 

Alessandro Albanese, Tani Zeidler, Lauren Gue, Julia Tops, 

Eddie Macken and Kathi Macken and friends 

Cappy Peterson, Alessandro Albanese, Marion Maybank 

and friend 

Carly Philips, Frank Zeiss and friend Kathryn Quirk, Denise Quirk, Titi Mills, and Roberto Espinosa The Beaumont Family 

Brenda Doneth and Janet Fier Carolyn and Joe Darby Catharine and Dr. Frederick Peterson Dana and Katherine Powers 


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Project Progress Report Continued from page 1 

The clinic also started full speed ahead with new equipment to monitor children’s health. JustWorld supports health, nutrition 

and after-school programs for more than 250 children at Los Patojos. 

Across Honduras, JustWorld’s program partners also began an exciting year of work and activities! 

AngelWorks is once again providing a new year of scholarships to approximately 250 children in the rural outskirts of 

Tegucigalpa, rewarding and fostering their efforts to excel at school and break the cycle of poverty. This year, United Way is 

joining us in supporting the cause, a great development for the scope and future sustainability of this amazing program. 

At Compartir the Mobile Library Project has considerably expanded its reach, now providing reading and literacy programs to 

more than 2,000 impoverished children in three urban slums and recent opening five regional libraries to help children inside 

the communities after curfew hours. By holding science fairs, youth book clubs and other literacy activities – in addition to 

running the mobile library - Compartir is actively promoting a culture of children’s protection and education in one of the most 

needed areas in the country. 

With a strong team of committed social activists, The Natalie Johnson (NJC) Center for a JustWorld opened its doors for another 

year of tutoring, sports, nutrition, music and arts programs, helping around 130 Garifuna children orphaned or affected by HIV/ 

AIDS, and reaching into the community of Tornabé as whole. 

Finding a new home in the beautiful coastal town of Tornabé, the JustWorld Painting Program also began its activities at the 

NJC this year, offering art education to children and youth and empowering them with new skills as they explore a new market 

for sustainable revenue growth within the development of the tourism industry. 

By bridging communities of caring individuals around the world, we are not only making a difference for the children in 

impoverished areas, but also engaging our ambassadors as critical thinkers and global citizens, partaking in meaningful social 

change while they pursue their aspirations in and out of the show ring. 

There are still many great projects in need of adoption! Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you would like more information, 

have ideas, or would like to support one in your fundraising activities. We also encourage you to join our delegations to visit/ 

volunteer at our projects and witness firsthand how your efforts are making a difference! 

By empowering others, we empower ourselves. This year, JustWorld International is committed to make a difference, and 

continue giving children a leg up for a brighter future! 

Stay tuned for our next newsletter installment, with news and stories from our project partners! 


Delegation Visits: Guatemala 

Have you been on the greatest adventure of your life? If not (or you are now curious), join 

us on a delegation trip to visit a JustWorld project and we promise that not only will it 

be the beginning of many great adventures, but that it just may change your life forever. 

Because when a group of individuals gets together from different countries and cultures, 

something amazing happens - they start to ask questions (Q: Do you have computers 

in Honduras? A: Yes, I have a MacBook Pro.), tell stories (how Dead Mou5 got its name), 

look out for each other (knocking on doors to make sure no one missed their alarms 

due to DST and the power going out), and form friendships that go beyond Facebook. 

So please, sit back and relax as you enjoy the following “fast facts” and heart-warming 

accounts from two Junior Ambassadors’ adventures to Guatemala, and join us on the 

next trip! 

• Guatemala: means “the land of trees” [Q: Which Ambassador learned to climb a tree 

while on the trip? Read on to find out!] 

• Guatemala City: capital of Guatemala, and location of La Aurora International airport and beautiful Hotel Vista Real 

• Antigua: location of Finca Filadelfia, Parque Central, art museum, outdoor market, and Los Patojos! 

• Antigua’s sister cities: Glendale, California; Zapopan, Mexico; Coral Gables, Florida; Sevilla, Spain; and San Francisco de Quito, 

Ecuador: 

- Finca Filadelphia (translates to “farm of brotherly love) is famous for its coffee plantation. Arabica beans were originally 

brought here from Africa by Jesuits in the mid-18th century. The climate, altitude and soil provide excellent conditions 

for growing coffee beans - look for their coffee the next time you’re at Starbucks! 

- Care to see the mountains, volcanoes, and the Panchoy Valley from 150 meters above ground? Take the zip line tour 

at Finca Fidelfia, which has runs up to 520 meters long! 

• San José Pinula: location of Festival Ecuestre El Cortijo 

- El Cortijo: international horse show which attracts riders from Mexico, Central America, and South America 

Thank you to the following Ambassadors for your participation: Natalie Bova (Canada), Max Beaumont (NY), Brianne Link (NY), 

Jordan Matteri (CA), Madison Bradshaw (CA), Tiffany Molina (Honduras), Isa Corletto (Guatemala), Sebastian Cheves (Guatemala), 

Rafael Cheves (Guatemala), Daniel Aguirre (Guatemala), Ernesto Canseco (Holland), and Juan Andres Rodriguez (Guatemala) 

as well as JustWorld family members who joined us: Carter Bradshaw (CA), Tucker Bradshaw (CA), Cooper Bradshaw (CA), Linda 

Link (NY), Jim Baumann (NY), Perry Beaumont (NY), Catherine Weber de Rize (Guatemala), Deborah Aguirre (Guatemala), 

and Brenda Corletto (Guatemala). A big thank you for your participation in JustWorld activities during the trip and welcome 

to the family to the following new Ambassadors: Nicole Morel (Guatemala), Ines Minondo (Guatemala), Wylder Rodriguez 

(Guatemala), Eduardo Castillo (Mexico), and Maria Gabriella Brugal (Dominican Republic). We are grateful for your support, 

passion and commit to working together for a JustWorld! 

Thank you to Wiepke van de Lageweg, Oswaldo Brugal, Pedro Aguirre, and Juan Kaye for donating your winnings from the 

team competition to JustWorld; Luis Morales for donating proceeds from photo sales, and Deborah Aguirre and Nicole Morel 

for organizing and running the used tack and sno-cone sales for JustWorld, and all of the participants in the Horseless Horse 

Show! Together, we raised over $4,000 which went directly to Los Patojos! 

Delegation trips are not just for Junior Ambassadors - siblings, parents, and supporters are welcome to join and experience 

the history, art, and culture that is unique to each of the communities where a JustWorld partner is located, and visit with 

the children directly supported by funds raised through the international equestrian community. Most of the souvenirs you 

take back can’t be screened by customs- memories, knowledge, understanding, and appreciation that will last forever! For 

information on upcoming trips, please contact Naomi Spillane. 


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Memories of Guatemala November 2011 

By Brianne Link 

Going to Guatemala for my fourth time was amazing. Being able to go to the project 

and see how much JustWorld helps these kids is breathtaking. When I went to visit; 

I got so many hugs from all the kids. I missed them so much and I think they missed 

me, too. The last time I saw the kids was two years ago! When I was last there, they 

had just finished the medical center. I had raised money to help pay for it. 

The second time I went to Guatemala, there was a little girl who gave me a hug 

every five minutes. The next time I came back Juan Pablo told me she had passed 

away. She had a simple cold, which turned into pneumonia. Her parents couldn't 

buy her medicine. When I heard the whole story I knew I had to do something 

to help. Coming back to Guatemala and being able to see the medical center all 

finished with all the medicine on the shelves and the doctor at work was heart 

melting. 

Los Potojos has made so much progress. They now have more buildings for the 

different age groups. All the walls are being painted by the young artists the school 

has. The JustWorld Ambassadors were able to paint one wall. I was so happy to be 

able to paint a wall that says JustWorld International on it because now, next time I 

go to Guatemala, I'll be able to look at that wall and think of all the great memories. 

I had a great time with all the other ambassadors that came to Guatemala: Madison 

Bradshaw, Cooper Bradshaw, Tucker Bradshaw, Jordan Matteri, Tiffany Molina, 

Natalie Bova, and my good friend Max Beaumont. This was the best group of kids I 

have been with out of all my trips to Guatemala. I bonded with all of them so quickly 

that by the end of the trip, I felt like we were all brothers and sisters. I didn't want to 

have to leave. I must have hugged everyone at least 10 times before we left. 

I also met people at the horse show. I became great friends with Isa Corletto, 

Sebastian Cheves, Ralpha Cheves, Daniel Aguirre, and Maria Brugal. They also 

became my brothers and sisters. Madison, Natalie, Max, Jordan, Tiffany, Isa, 

Maria, Sebastian, and I all competed. We all did amazing. Max was even in the 

local newspaper! I made it to the top four in my division and competed on Sunday. 

Everyone had to switch horses. I got to ride my horse (loaned to me by Juan 

Andres) and all three of the other people's horses around the same course. I ended 

up winning a huge trophy with a beautiful second place ribbon. Isa took the first 

place trophy. I was so proud of her! 

I did many things for the first time on the trip. The only other time you switch horses 

and do the same course on all of them is in the World Equestrian Games. I was so 

happy I took second in that competition. I went zip lining with everyone for my first 

time. It was so much fun! I was also so proud that I climbed to the top of a tree at the 

horse show with Cooper! I was able to see everyone from up there. 

I will always remember this trip. I had such a great time, seeing all the kids and 

riding at the horse show. But no matter what, I will always remember the new things 

I did and all the people I met and became friends with. They made this my favorite 

trip ever! I would have never been able to go without my mom so thank you to her 

for coming on the trip. All of my new friends made this trip so memorable and so 

much fun that it wouldn't have been the same without them! I want to give a special 

“thank you” to Juan Andreas for letting me use his horse for the horse show and to 

Natalie Bova for training me. Thanks to Naomi and Amber for helping to make the 

trip so great. 

And I can never thank Jessica Newman enough for making all of this possible. She 

is a very special person, and I will be forever grateful that she came into my life 

at such a young age and opened my eyes to all of these wonderful children. I am 

looking forward to my next trip! 

Brianne Link 


My Week in Guatemala 

By Maxwell Beaumont 

My past week in Guatemala has made me into a better, more mature, man. I have 

grown up since the morning I left just one week ago. So much has happened in 

between then and now, that I have trouble thinking it was only a short while ago. I 

will give you a brief summary on what went on over my seven days in Guatemala. 

On day one, after landing, we checked in at the hotel and met everyone. On day 

two, we set off to the coffee plantation to go on a zip line adventure and to have 

lunch. Later that day we met the children at Los Patojos for the first time. What I 

saw there was truly life changing. 

I walked into the room and was instantly greeted with hugs and laughs, and smiley 

faces. Every one of the kids looked thrilled to be there with us. The part that was 

so surprising to me was the happiness in all of these children. You would expect 

someone who has almost nothing to be depressed. These children looked at it 

differently; they were thankful for what they did have rather then what they didn't. 

I loved spending time with these kids, which we did the next day also. On days 

four, five, and six, we spent the day at the horse show. On day six, the children 

came and joined us for the day. After all these wonderful experiences, it was hard 

to say good bye to all my new friends on day seven. I had an amazing time, and 

will definitely be going back. 

One of the main things I took away from this experience was maturity, thankfulness, 

and appreciation in what I had. I feel like a stranger coming back to this world I 

lived in all my life. I see things through a different eye when I walk down the street, 

and for this I am thankful. Thank you JustWorld, for providing an organization for 

kids like me who can have this life changing perspective of our world. I am truly 

grateful. 


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Fundraising Efforts: Blenheim EquiSports 

Blenheim EquiSports went "all in" and kicked off their partnership with JustWorld 

International at the 2011 CSI2*-W Las Vegas National last November at the South 

Point Hotel and Casino. You can bet it was a great time, as competitors raced over 

a course of sponsored obstacles in the signature JustWorld Horseless Horse Show. 

And for a packed house, a select group of competitors jumped their highest in 

the JustWorld High Jump under the bright lights during the $50,000 Las Vegas 

World Cup Grand Prix. 

“We see tremendous opportunity to expand JustWorld’s outreach to the 

equestrian community on the west coast by developing a partnership,” said 

Melissa Brandes-Braunstein, Senior Vice-President of Marketing for Blenheim 

EquiSports. Blenheim will host three JustWorld Horseless Horse Show at its 

events in California during the 2012 season, helping to raise awareness and funds 

for JustWorld's project sites. 

“Any organization that selflessly devotes itself to helping others in need is worthy 

of support from a group that has the incredible privileges of not only riding but 

also competing, as many equestrians do,” noted Brandes-Braunstein. “We look 

forward to expanding the partnership in 2012.” 

Thank you, Blenheim Equisports! 

JustWorld High Jump Qualifiers getting ready to enter the ring 

The first ever JustWorld “Indoor” Horseless Horse Show 

A big thank you to Ambassadors Sarah Abdi and Morgan Dickerson for all of their help in Las Vegas 

JustWorld Ambassadors setting the course for the Horseless Horse Show 

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Congratulations to Francie Steinwedell for winning the 

$31,000 Las Vegas National Welcome Jumper Classic with 

her horse, Taunus 

JustWorld Cell Phone Skins designed by Ambassador Julia 

Tops . Available at Monica Ward’s Equ Lifestyle Boutique! 

Monica Ward and Francie Steinwedell presenting the winning ribbons to 

Horseless Horse Show participants 


Hampton Classic 

Over $13,000 was raised to benefit JustWorld International projects at the 2011 

Hampton Classic Horse Show, which took place in Bridgehampton, NY, this past 

September. Fundraising activities included the fifth annual Horseless Horse Show 

presented by Sam Edelman and Hollow Brook Associates, the silent auction that 

took place during the annual exhibitor’s party, the sales of JustWorld “Hamptons 

2011” t-shirts donated by Olive and Bette’s NY as well as a percentage of sales from 

the sales of Sundance Kisses Healthy Horse Treats, and Carolynn Rockafellow’s 

sponsorship of the JustWorld International Children’s Jumper Classic. JustWorld 

International would like to thank longtime partner, The Hampton Classic Horse 

Show, and all of the vendors, sponsors, ambassadors, and volunteers who helped 

us to make our 2011 Hampton Classic fundraising initiatives a huge success! 

Nice jumping form over the Sam Edelman jump 

Cathy Harper and JustWorld Ambassadors Ashlee Bond and Nick Dello Joio were the trusty Horseless Horse Show judges 

JustWorld Horseless Horse Show Winners at the Hampton Classic 

JustWorld partner Julie Vance and her Sundance Kisses 

Ambassadors Grace Carucci and Gabrielle Bausano 

Thunderbird Show Park 

Big thanks to JustWorld partner 

Thunderbird Show Park in Langley, BC, for 

raising $11,607 in support of JustWorld 

International during its Summer Classic 

and Summer Festival Tournaments. 

Thunderbird held several fundraising 

and awareness events during the competitions, including a Horseless Horse Show, 

silent auction, Groom’s Class, Family Extravaganza Equitation Class and various 

calcuttas. 

Thunderbird Show Park identified JustWorld's Cambodia Rice for Families Project 

at Stung Mean Chey in Cambodia as the project they wanted to raise funds for. 

far exceeded their target of $9,000! The money they raised went directly to the 

project, giving families in the Stung Mean Chey garbage dump a 5kg bag of rice 

each month, helping to reduce the need for children to gather food scraps or to 

earn money by picking through trash. 

JustWorld Course Designer Extraordinaire Guilherme Jorge 

The Thunderbird Show Park Team of Jane Tidball, Laura Tidball-Balisky, 

George Tidball and Laura Jane Tidball 


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Second Annual STRUT! Fashion for a JustWorld 

In a production that wowed the crowd, the second annual ‘Strut! Fashion for a Just 

World,’ presented by Horseware Ireland, was once again a huge success as the biggest 

names in horse sport took to the runway, showing off the latest looks in equestrian 

lifestyle fashion. 

The house was packed with more than 200 attendees enjoying the exciting 

atmosphere. The music was pumping as the models strutted down the runway as if 

on the catwalks of New York Fashion Week. Flashbulbs ignited as the models struck 

poses, some saucy, some silly, and all highly entertaining. 

In addition to featuring Horseware Ireland’s Pessoa collection, other brands 

featured included Le Fash, Asmar Equestrian, Dyer Equestrian, Grand Prix, Pikeur, 

GPA, and Konigs, Ariat, Der Dau, Goode Rider, The WEF Boutique, Zest, Skiffington 

LLC, Eleganté Polo of Palm Beach, and a look by Sofie Belgium Boutique, which was 

provided with the generous support of the Ruziska family. 

One highlight of the evening was the live auction that took place while the models 

encouraged participation from the runway. Feverish bidding ensued for a polo lesson 

with American 8-goal player Mike Azzaro and a date with handsome Swedish grand 

prix rider Daniel Zetterman. In the end, Alice Lawaetz walked away with the polo 

lesson with her bid of $1,000, while Lisa Skiffington won the date with the Swedish 

show jumper for $600. 

Horseware Ireland's founder and managing director, Tom MacGuinness, came up with 

the idea of holding a fashion show last year to launch the brand’s new Pessoa clothing 

line as well as to benefit JustWorld. 

“Once again, the Strut! fashion show was a great success,” said long time supporter 

MacGuinness, whose company donates a portion of every fly sheet it sells to supply 

mosquito nets to JustWorld’s project sites in Cambodia. “It’s proven to be a great 

venue for equestrian industry manufacturers and vendors to show off their beautiful 

clothing, all while supporting JustWorld and the work that they do for children in need 

around the world.” 

Tom MacGuinness 

The Final Runway Walk 

Nicola FitzGibbon and Andrew Bourns Kevin Babington Sophie Simpson, Andres Rodriguez, 

and Amanda Derbyshire 

Angela Covert-Lawrence 

Mike Azzaro and Aimee McClenahan Andres Rodriguez Daniel Zetterman Nicole Simpson 


Nick Dello Joio 

Caitlin Ziegler 

Erynn Ballard 

Louise Serio 

Sophie Simpson 

Tiffany Morrissey 

Alexa Adelson 

Marlee Dichter and Yogi 

Blythe Marano 

Tatiana Dzavik 

Kemini Chinloy 

Kim Corts 

Shelby Ballard 

Alexandra Skiffington 

Megan Tessaro 

Kahla Onetto 


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Success at the Winter Equestrian Festival! 

The seventh annual JustWorld International Horseless Horse 

Show at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida 

was not only a ton of fun, but raised more than $1,700 that will 

go directly to helping JustWorld continue its mission. 

Check out some of the great photos from the event, and stay on 

the look-out for a JustWorld Horseless Horse Show happening 

at a show near you. It's a great way to have fun and fundraise! 

High jump winner Alec Bozorgi 

The JustWorld Ambassadors on a mission to promote the Horseless Horse Show 

with JustWorld mascots, Tootsie and Domino 

Announcer Judy Howard and Course Designer Neil O’Connor 

Ty Simpson , runner-up in the High Jump competition 

Getting into the true spirit of a Horseless Horse Show 

JustWorld Ambassador Lauren Hayes and daughter Sloan up and over the JustWorld jump 


Wellington Block Party 

Whole Foods Market in Wellington teamed up with JustWorld International 

to host a block party that helped raise $335. The event raised awareness for 

JustWorld’s projects by featuring native dishes representing countries supported 

by JustWorld. Free samples were given to guests at tasting stations throughout 

the store, and Ambassadors served as hosts to share some of their experiences 

working with the projects. Event guests were given ballots and voted the Black 

Bean and Shrimp Fritter from Brazil as their favorite dish! 

Thank you to our friends at Whole Foods Market in Wellington for their continuous 

support, and to all of our Ambassadors and volunteers who made the event such 

a success! 

Jessica Newman and Lauren Belinsky 

Amber Warren and the Whole Foods Market of Wellington crew 

Caitlin Ziegler, Sophie Simpson, and Caitlin Demaree-Dyer 

at the Guatemala Tasting Station 

Judy Howard, Molly Newsome, and Sabrina Jurak help host the Wine Tasting Station 

Anne Caroline Valtin, Jessica Newman, and Angela Covert-Lawrence 


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Celebrates 

Hailey Brown 

Hailey organized a Horseless Horse Show at the CHJA 

Finals at Fairfield Hunt Club and raised $1,010! It was a 

big hit and everyone had a great time! 

Natalie Bova 

Natalie reached her goal of raising $500 at her barn’s 

‘Foxbridge X-Mas Funday for JustWorld’. Entry fees from a 

variety of fun classes including egg and spoon, puissance, 

command classes and ride a buck were donated, and 

Blueberry Hill Tack Shop donated $5 from every product 

sold. 

Meghan Thomas 

Meghan raised $232.28 in her Civics and Government 

class from fundraising challenges between departments 

at school, including bake sales and a challenge to raise 

the most change. The class had big Poland spring 

bottles which people put money in and whoever had 

the most money in their bottles won a bagel party. They 

also held bake sales for additional money to put towards 

JustWorld. Before the fundraiser, she went around to 

each department and explained what JustWorld was, 

about the projects, and how the money would be used. 

Ambassador Initiatives 

Gabrielle Bausano 

Gabby worked with designer 

Joan Hornig to arrange for 

a portion of proceeds from 

her “Global Giving Pendant” 

to be donated to JustWorld. 

“Designed to make a 

statement and a difference”, you can purchase yours online 

at www.joanhornig.com. The sterling silver “Global Giving” 

earth pendant comes on 18-inch sterling silver chain and 

sells for $40 each. 

Julia Tops 

Julia designed cell phone covers and charms to sell at 

the Thunderbird Show. Ambassadors on the West Coast 

love them! 

Maya Michel 

Maya raised $300 at the Horseless Horse Show she 

organized during the Jeux Equestres de Quebec. They 

had over 30 participants and the event was a great 

success and a lot of fun. Thank you to Greenhawk 

Harness & Equestrian Supplies for sponsoring prizes for 

the winners! 

Rosie Powers 

Rosie has been working 

up a storm! She’s making 

handmade string bracelets 

and is up to $135 in sales 

so far! 

Olivia Graham 

Olivia sought out to raise $1,700 for her 17th birthday, 

asking family and friends for donations for JustWorld. She 

surpassed her goal, raising $2,250 through her initiative! 

Katherine Powers 

With help from Ambassadors Rosie Powers and Molly 

DiNapoli, Katherine organized a Costume Class and Draw 

at Stepping Stones Farm. With an entry fee of $25 dollars 

for the costume class and tickets available for $5 dollars 

each or an arm’s length (usually 8/9) for $35, she raised a 

grand total of $1,237! 

Katherine Strauss, Brooke Banks,& Isabel Ryan 

Katherine, Brooke, and 

Isabel designed ‘JustWorld 

Hampton Classic 2011’ 

t-shirts in conjunction 

with Olive and Bette’s to 

sell to Ambassadors and 

supporters at the show! 

Emily Curley 

Jenna Mayor 

Jenna Mayor organized a used tack sale, online, and 

raised $85! She posted pictures of each of the items 

(saddle pads, helmets, fly bonnets, and show clothes) 

on Flikr and linked the account to her Facebook page. 

The set-up worked really well, and she received a great 

response to her idea! 


Abby McCorriston 

Abby McCorriston, a new 

junior ambassador from 

Ottawa, Ontario, raised 

$60 for JustWorld by 

selling mittens that her 

grandmother knit. The 

mittens are bright blue 

and purple with “JW” on them to represent JustWorld 

International, and were purchased by friends and fellow 

riders. In addition to the mitten sale, she also organized 

five days of fundraising for JustWorld at her parents’ Ben 

Franklin Park Superdome. They included an advertisement 

stating that “Every half hour of indoor golf bought gives one 

dollar to JustWorld International”, with information from the 

JustWorld website explaining what the organization is, 

and received many interested customers who thought the 

organization was great! At the end of the week, they raised 

a total of $623 for JustWorld! 

Chelsea Jones & Allison Kroff 

New Professional Ambassadors Chelsea and Allison 

raised $422 at the Horseless Horse Show they organized 

at the HMI Equestrian Classic at the Sonoma Horse 

Park. It was a big hit and they had a huge group of kids 

that all had the best time. 

Haley Parks & Madeline Bergman 

Haley and Madeline organized a fundraiser in February 

at Jumpernite, a local horse show hosted by their barn, 

Starfire Farm. They put together five large raffle items 

and sold tickets for $2 each. For anyone who spent $20 

on tickets, they received a free JustWorld lapel pin which 

Haley and her mom had ordered prior to the event. Raffle 

items included wine and cheese, dog toys, Laurel Burch 

bags, and blanket washes/soaking salts for hoofs. She 

also baked horse treats and sold them for $3 per bag. 

Additionally, she made a poster to display at the event 

explaining JustWorld’s mission, complete with brochures 

and pictures. Thank you to Tami Masters and Jennifer 

Hansen for your support in the initiative! Haley and 

Madeline raised over $300! 

Reid Patton 

Reid started a JustWorld Club at The Harpeth Hall 

School, an all-girls school in Nashville, Tennessee, to 

raise money and awareness for JustWorld. All of the 

funds raised will go towards Los Patojos in Guatemala. 

Meghan Rawlins 

Meghan Rawlins, owner of Cedar Vista Stables, organized 

a fundraiser for JustWorld at their Hunter Jumper Benefit 

Horse show in August and raised $270! They held four 

different events with dogs and then four for people. They 

had super support in both the dog division and the people 

divisions and offered a speed class, style class and 

puissance or high jump, as well as an off-leash option for 

the dogs! Everyone had a wonderful time and they were 

really happy as it was for such a good cause. Thank you 

for your support! 

Clare Rooney & Grady Lyman 

Clare Rooney and Grady Lyman collected $549 in 

donations at HITS Thermal Week V. They created 

special cans they took around the show, sharing 

information about JustWorld as well. Special thanks to 

Jill Lindsay and Monica Ward (Equ Lifestyle Boutique) 

for helping to organize the initiative! As Grady and 

Clare proved, it’s almost impossible to not give to a 

young person who is trying to raise money to do “good” 

in the world. 

Grady Lyman 

Grady raised $68 with 

homemade horse treats 

she sold at HITS Thermal 

Week V! 

Delaney Flynn 

Delaney is a new ambassador and raised $596 at her 

fundraiser during HITS Arizona! Her family sponsored 

a dinner and Karaoke night and fellow JustWorld 

ambassador Allison Kroff gave a lovely speech. 

Kate Morrison, Bebe Davis, Isabelle Leibler & Alex Crown 

Kate, Bebe, and Isabelle organized a bake sale to raise 

funds for a new project in Brazil which students of Private 

Tutoring Services have taken the initiative to adopt. The 

girls set up a table in ‘pony land’ at WEF to sell the treats. 

They raised $500 and talked to a lot of new people about 

their initiative and getting involved in JustWorld! 


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Ambassador Rider Round-Up 

Kate Morrison 

Sweet Leonie and Kate 

Morrison won Low Junior 

Jumper classes during 

weeks VI and VII at WEF. 

Sara Jorgensen 

Sara and E-star won the 

circuit championship at HITS 

Thermal in the Medium 

Amateur-Owner Jumpers. 

Chelsea Jones 

Chelsea had a great day at 

the Northern Winter Classic, 

winning the grand prix by 

two seconds riding Chapala. 

Eric Lamaze 

Eric Lamaze of Schomberg, ON, claimed victory in the 

$32,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Series 

Classic, held during the final week of competition at the FTI 

Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida. Aboard 

Coriana van Klapscheut, owned by the Ziegler’s Artisan 

Farms, Lamaze was one of five riders to advance to the jumpoff. 

As the final competitor on course, Lamaze’s time of 

35.930 seconds secured the victory over Nick Skelton, who 

had a time of 37.64 seconds. Lamaze also advanced to the 

jump-off with Hunter’s Scendix, placing fifth. 

Kevin Staut 

Kevin Staut of France crushed the competition in the 11th 

round of the Rolex FEI World Cup Jumping 2011/2012 series, 

winning the €150,000 Jumping International de Bordeaux. On 

home turf, Staut and Silvana HDC were one of 10 combinations 

to advance to the jump-off where the pair again jumped clear, 

racing over the course and crossing the timers in 34.16 seconds 

to take the win. A long-standing JustWorld Rider Ambassador, 

the 2009 European Show Jumping Champion is currently based 

in Belgium. 

Haley Parks 

Haley (left) was second in the .90m Jumper Classic on Dance 

With Me at Thunderbird Show Park in August. 

During Pony Classic Weekend at Spruce Meadows, she placed 

second in the Pony Hunter Under Saddle, fifth in the Pony 

Hunter Over Fences, and second and third in the Pony Jumper 

classes. It was a great weekend and she was the only American 

competitor. 

Rosie Powers 

Roise won the second round of the Childrens Hunter Horses 

15-17 at WEF with her horse Isabelle! They were also Reserve 

Champion during the Grand Hunter Week of WEF. 

© Kit Houghton 

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Daniel Bluman 

Daniel Bluman of Colombia jumped to the biggest victory of 

his career in the $500,000 CSI5* FTI Consulting Finale Grand 

Prix held at the conclusion of the 2012 FTI Consulting Winter 

Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida. The 22-year-old 

and his mare, Sancha LS, topped the three-horse jump-off 

over Canada’s Ian Millar and Star Power and U.S. Olympian 

Lauren Hough riding Quick Study. All three riders had a 

single knock-down in the jump-off, making time the deciding 

factor. Bluman and Sancha LS stopped the clock in a time of 

48.97 seconds to earn the victory. 

Francie Steinwedell-Carvin 

Francie Steinwedell-Carvin took home top honors in the 

$53,000 CSI2*-W Strongid C 2X Grand Prix in February during 

the second week of competition at HITS Thermal in California. 

She piloted Taunus, owned by Prentiss Partners, to the only 

clear round in the World Cup qualifying event to secure the 

win. Steinwedell-Carvin had travelled to Wellington, Florida, 

just two weeks earlier to take part in JustWorld’s ninth annual 

fundraising gala. 

Andres Rodriguez 

Andres Rodriguez and Caballito, owned by ARAO Enterprises 

LLC, won the $50,000 HITS Grand Prix on February 19 during 

HITS Ocala in Florida. Rodriguez, originally of Venezuela 

and now residing in Wellington, Florida, was one of 37 

competitors to navigate the course designed by Martin Otto 

of Munster, Germany. Only eight advanced to the jump-off, 

where Rodriguez put in a second clear performance, stopping 

the clock in 43.344 seconds for the win. It was the second big 

win in a matter of days for Rodriguez and Caballito, who had 

also claimed victory in the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix on 

February 16. 

Reed Kessler 

Reed Kessler jumped to victory in the USEF Olympic Trials 

in March held during the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival in 

Wellington, Florida. The 17-year-old placed first aboard 

Cylana after four rounds of competition, beating out several 

Olympic veteran riders. She also placed third riding Mika. 

Kessler is currently ranked first and third on the USEF long list 

for the 2012 Olympic Games. 

Bebe Davis 

Bebe took home first place on Poldy 10 in the FEI Pony Classic 

at the Wellington Dressage Classic CDI-W. 


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Ambasssador Spotlight – Samantha Lam 

Samantha Lam of Vancouver, Canada, has been a JustWorld 

Rider Ambassador for just two short years, and in that time she 

has already made a tremendous impact on JustWorld’s initiatives. 

Representing the Hong Kong equestrian team in international 

competition, including the 2008 Olympic Games, Samantha has 

spent her time as an Ambassador promoting JustWorld, and 

recruiting fellow riders, teammates, and friends to the cause. 

“I first became a JustWorld Ambassador in 2010,” explained 

Samantha, 33. “I have known JustWorld’s founder, Jessica 

Newman, for a very long time. In fact, we rode together as 

juniors back in the day. I thought it would be great to become an 

ambassador, and thought what Jessica was doing was brilliant. 

“I think that anyone in this business who rides professionally, or 

just for fun, knows what a privileged life we have,” she continued. 

“It’s so important to recognize that not everyone has that kind 

of opportunity, and it’s wonderful to be able to give back to an 

organization that is making a difference in the lives of so many 

children.” 

Her belief in JustWorld’s projects has led Samantha to actively 

recruit as many new ambassadors as possible in hopes of 

spreading the world about what the not-for-profit organization 

stands for. 

“I’m trying to get everyone involved and interested and aware of who JustWorld is and what they are doing,” said 

Samantha, who is based in Belgium. “With recruiting my Hong Kong teammates and European friends, raising their 

awareness about JustWorld, and then getting them to get their friends involved, I’m hoping we can create a bigger 

circle and make the JustWorld fundraising events as popular in Asia and Europe as they are in North America.” 

In addition to advocating for JustWorld, Samantha also actively donates a portion of her prize money. 

“I remember that after I received some unexpected prize money, I walked down to Jessica’s hotel room that night 

and handed her an envelope full of money, about a thousand Euros,” she recalls. “It just felt really good. It might 

not have been a substantial amount of money for many people in the horse world, but it’s a huge, huge amount for 

people in developing countries.” 

She recently spearheaded a campaign to adopt an entire initiative at JustWorld’s project site in Cambodia. 

“I rallied everyone I could together to try and ‘adopt’ two school teachers in Cambodia,” she said. “I said to them, 

‘I’m putting money in myself and was wondering if you would be able to put something towards it?’ My friends and 

teammates have been very supportive and think it’s a great idea. We already have all of the $5,000 to make that 

happen. I have been really lucky they have reacted in such a positive way and I hope they’ll be able to motivate more 

people to donate in the future.” 

While Samantha hasn’t had the opportunity to visit any of JustWorld’s project sites as of yet, she hopes to make a trip 

to Cambodia in the near future. 

“Now that we have finished adopting the project, I really hope to take a trip over and see what we have 

accomplished,” remarked Samantha. “It will be amazing to meet the children and see what everything is like. I’m 

really excited to go!” 

Despite a hectic training and competition schedule, Samantha will continue to support and promote JustWorld 

International, and says she is honored to be a part of such a life-changing organization. 


Supporter Spotlight – Monica Ward 

Monica Ward of Carlsbad, California, has been lending her voice 

and her spirit to helping increase awareness of JustWorld’s cause 

for more than four years. As a partner and manager of Equ 

Lifestyle Boutique, she is well-versed in equestrian living and 

a fixture at the horse shows up and down the west coast of the 

United States. 

Mother to six-year-old Christopher Hiett, Ward has been actively 

involved in the equestrian community for over 30 years as both as 

a business professional and rider, and has competed as a junior, 

amateur and professional throughout Canada, the United States 

and Mexico. 

The 40-year-old first became involved with JustWorld International 

on the advice of veteran United States Equestrian Team rider 

Francie Steinwedell-Carvin, a long-time JustWorld Professional 

Rider Ambassador. A former competitor herself, Ward was 

immediately captivated by the work being done by JustWorld, and 

the support it was receiving from the equestrian community. 

© Sportfot 

“I believed in Jessica’s spirit and her commitment,” explained 

Ward of why she first partnered with the organization. “I have 

a strong commitment to the west coast being very active for 

JustWorld. I work with the shows and support their events 110%.” 

It is that dedication to seeing an increased awareness of JustWorld’s initiatives along the west coast that has 

driven Ward to become such an important fixture in JustWorld’s fundraising efforts. She has been involved with 

organizing and running JustWorld’s signature Horseless Horse Shows, donated her time to numerous community 

fundraisers, and taken part in the sales of bracelets and iPhone Skins to support the project sites in Brazil, 

Cambodia, Guatemala, and Honduras. 

“I help coordinate all of the functions with the shows,” she said. “I provide a place where all the southern California 

ambassadors can meet and organize events. Constant communication of JustWorld is how everyone is educated 

on the charity and all of its benefits.” 

Her favorite JustWorld memory to date is taking part in the Las Vegas National Horse Show at the South Point 

Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

“All of the ambassadors worked very hard to make it such a special show for JustWorld,” she noted. The event 

featured a Horseless Horse Show and JustWorld High Jump competition, in addition to providing competitors and 

spectators with information about JustWorld’s important work. 

While Ward hasn’t personally been to any of JustWorld’s project sites, she hopes to visit one soon, saying “I would 

love to be able to go and spend time at one of the project sites!” 

Until then, Ward will continue to be a vital part of JustWorld’s volunteer force, bringing an infectious energy and 

optimism to her work to promote awareness about JustWorld’s initiatives, and to every one of the numerous 

JustWorld fundraising initiatives she is involved with. 


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Partnership Announcements 

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and the planet. Arenus® has launched the Ride for a Green World Initiative this year to 

raise awareness about ecological horse keeping. 

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First pilot of the Ambassadors Leadership Program begins! 

Coming together to foster leadership skills and empower equestrian youth as global 

citizens, JustWorld international, in partnership with Private Tutoring Services, began its 

first pilot project of the Ambassador Leadership Program. 

In tune with JustWorld’s vision of involving their ambassadors in meaningful social change 

and providing them a space for personal growth, Private Tutoring Services support will 

supply a practical structure and mentorship, enhancing their life learning skills, while 

creating opportunities for less fortunate children, their education and well-being. 

“The opportunity for our students to participate in leadership training while they are 

competing and traveling is a great compliment to their academic programs,” said Joanne 

Weiner, Executive Director of Private Tutoring Services. “Experiencing first-hand the 

impact of their fundraising and organizational efforts will be a life-changing experience.” 

This group, formed by young JustWorld Ambassadors and current PTS students, comes from various disciplines in 

the equestrian sport such as show jumping and dressage. These youth will put their leadership skills to test, working 

together and fundraising to help support JustWorld’s newest initiative in Brazil. The participants will have the unique 

experience of traveling to Brazil this summer to witness the effect of their hard work. 

“I am very excited about our partnership with Private Tutoring Services,” expressed Jessica Newman. “JustWorld has 

grown to a point where it is time to develop a more structured leadership program for our Ambassadors, to give them 

the skills to reach their potential, and have a substantial impact on our projects.” 

Fun in France! 

JustWorld is extremely excited to be partnering with the international horse show, Jumping Chantilly 2012 and the 2012 

European Pony Championships in Fontainebleau from July 17-22. 

Horse Show Partners 

PARTNERS 

Copa Mitad del 

Mundo Ecuador 

Federation Partners 


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Professionals 

Argentina 

Belgium 

Brazil 

Canada 

Colombia 

France 

Germany 

Ramiro Quintana 

Philippe Le Jeune, Jr. 

Thiago Mattos 

Camila Mazza de Benedicto 

JJ Atkinson 

Erynn Ballard 

Natalie Bova 

Maude Bouchard 

Samantha Buirs 

Lauren Hayes 

Eric Lamaze 

Angela Covert-Lawrence 

Mark Samuel 

Natasha Traurig 

Rodney Tulloch 

Tani Zeidler 

Daniel Bluman 

Steven Bluman 

Alice Debany Clero 

Bruno Coutureau 

Sophie Coutureau 

Hervé Godignon 

Olivier Guillon 

Eric Navet 

Marie Pellegrin 

Philippe Rozier 

Evrard de Spa 

Kevin Staut 

Imke Pacheco 

JustWorld Ambassadors 

Guatemala 

Honduras 

Hong Kong 

Ireland 

Italy 

Korea 

Mexico 

Netherlands 

Peru 

Philippines 

Portugal 

Slovenia 

Spain 

Sweden 

Juan Andres Rodriguez 

Wylder Rodriguez 

Titi Mills 

Patrick Lam 

Samantha Lam 

Kevin Babington 

Nicola FitzGibbon 

Matteo Giunti 

Lynn Mueller 

Ernesto Canseco 

Federico Fernandez 

Floortje Deckers 

Piet Raijmakers Jr. 

Ileana Stark 

Michelle Barrera 

Luciana Diniz 

Patricio Muente 

Rutherford Latham 

Evelyn Sander 

Switzerland 

USA 

Venezuela 

Clarissa Crotta 

Gregoire Oberson 

Philipp Zueger 

James Benedetto 

Jennifer Bliss 

Kelsey Calabro 

Ashley Caparell 

Berenice Colomb 

Erin Duffy 

Waverly Ernst 

Kari Felton 

Marisa Leigh Goode 

Lourdes de Guardiola 

Bliss Heers 

Susan Hellman 

Erika Hogg-Belden 

Chelsea Jones 

Candice King 

Christian King 

Laura Kraut 

Allison Kroff 

Alexa Lowe 

Michael Morrissey 

Kris Moyer 

Jovanna Stepan Risso 

Francie Steinwedell-Carvin 

Melinda Routh 

Erin Stewart 

Ray Texel 

Maritherese Trimeloni-Alex 

Lisa Westin 

Andres Rodriguez 

Junior/Amateurs 

Argentina 

Bermuda 

Canada 

Federico De Michelis 

Katie Moniz 

Taylor Avann 

Andrea Barber 

Kathleen Beekman 

Emmanuelle Bolduc 

Marie Maude Bolduc 

Rebecca Bolduc 

Hannah Brennen 

Kaleigh Brinkhurst 

Bretton Chad 

Kara Chad 

Kylina Chalack 

Daniel Clark 

Miranda Coon 

Matthew Cormier 

Bhaskar Dasgupta 

Catherine Demers 

Taylor Des Jardins 

Nicole Di Stefano 

Tiffany Doyle 

Ceilidh Feetham 

Aylen Fergusen 

Lauren Fergusen 

Jessica Frend-Meyers 

Cathy Goldring 

Hannah Goranson 

Lauren Gue 

Daniele Hart 

Morgan Haslam 

Alexandra Hopkins 

Jaclyn Jarrell 

Taylor Jay 

Erika Johnson 

Lauren Judson 

Patty Kedzierski 

Kathleen Kemp 

Danielle Kendall 

Katrina Komitsch 

Hannah Loewen-Clarke 

Kristen Loewenthal 

Phoebe Lorimer 

Jenna MacDonald 

Alyssa MacEachern 

Cynthia Malouin 

Sharon Martinez 

Megan Martins 

Amy Masterson 

Jenna Mayor 

Megan McClarty 

Madison McDougall 

Jenn McGinn 

Kristina McKinnon 

Maya Michel 

Olivia A. Mickus 

Nessie Nankivell 

Dara Pelkey-Field 

Sarah Roche 

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Junior/Amateurs continued 


China 

Colombia 

Tanya Schouteten 

Holly Simpson 

Alyssa Smith-Avery 

Alison Standen 

Whitney Strachann 

Shannon Tansley 

Sarah Thackray 

Stephanie Tidball 

Julia Tops 

Stephanie Valdes 

Katrina Venturato 

Amelia Vernon 

Candice Wagner 

Karly Woods 

Kathelijne Zimmer 

Lanxi Pan 

Elisa Arcila Perez 

Isabel Maria Correa 

Juanita Mejia Orozco 

Dominican Republic 

Maria Gabriela Brugal 

Ecuador 

Egypt 

El Salvador 

France 

Germany 

Anna Christina Gansauer 

Priscila Simpson 

Victoria Cornejo Vorbeck 

Walied M. Kassem 

Gabriela Estrada Meza 

Stacey Sutton 

Marie Helene Blanchet 

Tiphaine Desmarez 

Florinda Detouteville 

Eléonore Duval 

Sophie Duval 

Maria Newman 

Isabelle Strom 

Capucine van Roey 

Ariel Yazid 

Julie Leichle 

Susanne Schwetje 

Great Britain Lulu Warren 

Greece 

Guatemala 

Milena Maria Pappas 

Daniel Aguirre 

Mariana Beltranena 

Luis Pedro Garcia Bolanos 

Raphael Cheves 

Sebastian Cheves 

Roberto Gonzalez de Leon 

Carmen Maegli 

Elisa Minondo 

Ines Minondo 

Nicole Morel 

Honduras 

Ireland 

Italy 

Japan 

Mexico 

Norway 

Portugal 

Switzerland 

Taiwan 

Turkey 

USA 

Maria Pia Morales Dittman 

Tiffany Molina 

Michelle Motz 

Adrianna Sierra 

Jennifer Coakley 

Naiomh O’Gorman 

Elena Mariottini 

Lucia Senesi 

Mayu Bokumoto 

Eduardo Castillo 

Cristiana Veana 

Tatianna Verswyvel 

Siri Martine Bakken 

Felipa Xara-Brasil 

Monica Moreno 

Patrick Steinert 

Emilie Stampfli 

Isheau Wong 

Elif Gulec 

Yusuf Huysal 

Sarah Abdi 

Taylor Adams 

Alex Afzal 

Brittany Albrecq 

Christina Alex 

Virginia Porter Allen 

Sophy Aramburo 

Allison Bagshaw 

Kelsey Baker 

Brooke Banks 

Kaleigh Jo Barkaszi 

Lily Barnard 

Carly Barnett 

Michelle Barton 

Isa Batki 

Hannah Baumann 

Gabrielle Bausano 

Brittany Bazeley 

Max Beaumont 

Ryan Bell 

Laura Belmont 

Madeline Bergman 

Nicole Berman 

Noelle Bianculli 

Megan Bifano 

Madison Billings 

Lily Blavin 

Alexa Boggio 

Chase Boggio 

Marijke Bolsens 

Hadley Boyd 

Alec Bozorgi 

Madison Bradshaw 

Ansley Bridges 

Erin Brody 

Hailey Brown 

Clara Burgeles 

Sydney Callaway 

Caroline Carpenter 

Grace Carucci 

Emma Cary 

Olivia Chowdry 

Elizabeth Coll 

Alison Cooney 

Carly Corbacho 

Kendralee Corbett 

Tori Corts 

Katie Crampton 

Alexandra Crown 

Agatha D’Ambra 

Bebe Davis 

Erica Davis 

Sylvia de Toledo 

Jessica Deardorr 

Katie Delaporte 

Daniela Dello Joio 

Maya Diao 

Morgan Dickerson 

Molly DiNapoli 

Alexa Dixon 

Elizabeth D’Loren 

Lindsay Douglass 

Whitney Downs 

Maggie Drysch 

Alexa Effron 

Erica Engle 

Dylann Ephraimson 

Allison Epstein 

Devon Esrick 

Margaret Evans 

Alanna Fischer 

Delaney Flynn 

Claire Follmer 

Ayanna Frey 

Kaleigh Galvin 

Alicia Gasser 

Katha Gatto 

Isabelle Gettinger 

Caroline Gibson 

Carson Gibson 

Madison Gisler 

Olivia Goossen 

Halie Graham 

Olivia Graham 

Alexis Graves 

Bridget Greaney 

Casey Green 

Hailee Greene 

Lily Hahn 

Samantha Halperin 

Taylor Harding 

Leigh Anne Hartrampf 

Sarah Jane Haskins 


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Junior/Amateurs continued 

USA con’t 

Lily Claire Hedley 

Everardo Hegewisch 

Hannah Heidegger 

Diana Heldfond 

Jessica Herman 

Rachel Herman 

Gabrielle Hero 

Erin Hickey 

Drew Hodges 

Victoria Hoft 

Kaleigh Holroyd 

Amber Hopper 

Cloe Hymowitz 

Lilli Hymowitz 

Paige Israel 

Katarina Ivanovich 

Sarah Jacobs 

Ginny James 

Aleece Jarman 

Britney Jarman 

Isabel Johnson 

Abby Jorgensen 


Robert Jornayvaz 

Sabrina Kalimian 

Sasha Kaplan 

Phoebe Keegan 

Catherine Kenny 

Elizabeth Kenny 

Reed Kessler 

McKenna Klink 

Jessica Koerner 

Robert Kraut 

Kara Krushel 

Frances Land 

Taylor Land 

Brianne Link 

Kiira Lizza 

Olivia Lopez-Balboa 

Grady Lyman 

Caroline Lynn 

Catherine Maher 

Alexandra Maracic 

Ashlyn Matheus 

Jordan Matteri 

Abby Maxwell 

Helen McEvoy 

Ian McFarlane 

Sarah Meadow 

Aleesha Melwani 

Emily Merbeth 

Andre Mershad 

Genevieve Meyer 

Isabella Meyer 

Mallory Michael 

Kellie Michel 

Shannon Miglarese 

Julie Millet 

Nina Montross 

Sima Morgello 

Kate Morrison 

Tony Morrone 

Stephanie Muhr 

Alexandra Mulconnery 

Emily Mullins 

Olivia Mulvey 

Erin Murphy 

Katie Murphy 

Lily Nace 

Ricky Neal 

Lucy Needham 

Allie Negroni 

Skylar Nelson 

Wylie Nelson 

Madison Newman 

Molly Newsome 

Riley Newsome 

Erin Noonan 

Zoe Pappas 

Daniella Paradysz 

Olivia Parker 

Haley Parks 

Catherine Pasmore 

Will Pasmore 

Reid Patton 

Lyn Pedersen 

Beth Pederson 

Grace Perkins 

Alyson Perry 

Cappy Peterson 

Addison Piper 

Emily Pope 

Emma Postal 

Grace Powers 

Katherine Powers 

Rosie Powers 

Denise Quirk 

Schaefer Raposa 

Elizabeth Ratcliff 

Brittany Reid 

Rachel Reid 

Rebecca Reyes 

Jennifer Rice 

Cayla Richards 

Phillip Richter 

Mallory Robalino 

Jen Robertson 

Halie Robinson 

Clare Rooney 

Brigit Rossbach 

Charlotte Russell 

Isabel Ryan 

Marianna Salas 

Marissa Savage-Gibson 

Thiele Schroeder 

Gillian Scott-Knight 

Kimberly Seay 

Katrina Self 

Piper Serra 

Sarah Sheer 

Sydney Shulman 

Carly Sieracki 

Sophie Simpson 

Jessica Singer 

Alexandra Singh 

Alexia Sisson 

Emily Sowski 

Lauren Spatz 

Chase Spears 

Bonnie St. Charles 

Sophia Starkman 

Dale Stephenson 

Natalie Sterrett 

Avery Stewart 

Kristin Elysse Stolpe 

Katherine Strauss 

Kelsey Sullivan 

Jenny Swanson 

Katie Swindler 

Megan Thomas 

Meredith Thompson 

Allison Toffolon 

Nadia Toma 

Hannah Toohey 

Julia Toohey 

Hollis Toussaint 

Lucy Trieshman 

Madeline Turner 

Catherine Tyree 

Lauren Tyree 

Megan Uditis 

Alexandra Vespico 

Celina Vicioso 

Chelsea Vickery 

Samantha Viterbi 

Tess Vogel 

Alannah Wagstaff 

Sarah Walker 

Sarah Ward 

Alexandra Warner 

Madison Warner 

Samantha Waslewski 

Victoria Waugh 

Mae Wegbreit 

Nathan Wegbreit 

Alexis Weitzner 

Rebecca Whittaker 

Paige Wilson 

Taylor Wilson 

Ally Worthington 

Clementine Yost 

Alexandra Zachowski 

Gracie Zaro 

Viviane Zetterstrom 

Caitlin Ziegler 

Hanna Zlotnick 

Chelsea Zulia 



Technical Officials 

Brazil 

Canada 

France 

Guilherme Jorge 

Michale Belisle 

Judy Covert 

Allan Donnan 

Richard Herrera 

Phillip Rozon 

Jean Maurice Bonneau 

Claude Bret 

Jean-Loup Caplain 

Thomas Desmarez 

Germany 

Pedro Cebulka 

Hanfreid Haring 

Guatemala Rodolfo Godoy Beltranena 

Catherine Weber de Rize de Cheves 

Hong Kong Gerald Kuh 

Ireland 

Japan 

Kenya 

Mexico 

Neil O’Connor 

Kazuya Hirayama 

Mary Binks 

Manuel Esparza 

Oscar Soberon 

Puerto Rico Mauricio Garcia 

Sweden 

UK 

USA 

Sven Holmberg 

Andrew Finding 

Anthony D’Ambrosio 

Karen Golding 

Matt Morrissey 

Bobby Murphy 

Charlotte Skinner 

Venezuela Cesar Hirsch 

Leopoldo Palacios 

Welcome to New Ambassadors 

JustWorld International is pleased to welcome the following new Ambassadors 

Juniors/Amateurs 

Canada 

Taylor Avann 

Kylina Chalack 

Matthew Cormier 

Catherine Demers 

Nicole DiStefano 

Tiffany Doyle 

Aylen Fergusen 

Lauren Fergusen 

Alexandra Hopkins 

Kathleen Kemp 

Danielle Kendall 

Katrina Komitsch 

Jenna MacDonald 

Cynthia Malouin 

Abby McCorriston 

Jenn McGinn 

Sarah Roche 

Tanya Schouteten 

Shannon Tansley 

China 

Lanxi Pan 

Dominican Republic 

Maria Brugal 

France 

Marie Helene Blanchet 

Germany 

Julie Leichle 

Greece 

Milena Maria Pappas 

Guatemala 

Ines Minondo 

Mexico 

Eduardo Castillo 

Switzerland 

Emilie Stampfli 

Taiwan 

Isheau Wong 

USA 

Christina Alex 

Lily Barnard 

Erin Brody 

Alison Cooney 

Kendralee Corbett 

Barbara Davis 

Delaney Flynn 

Claire Follmer 

Ayanna Frey 

Diane Heldfond 

Caitlin Heller 

Victoria Hoft 

Kendall Hormel 

Sarah Jacobs 

Ginny James 


McKenna Klink 

Isabelle Leibler 

Sarah Meadow 

Andre Mershad 

Tony Morrone 

Stephanie Muh 

Alexandra Mulconnery 

Katie Murray 

Brigit Rossbach 

Zoe Pappas 

Emma Postal 

Chelsea Vickery 

Samantha Waslewski 

Rebecca Whittaker 

Paige Wilson 

Taylor Wilson 

Hanna Zlotnick 

Professionals 

Brazil 

Thiago Mattos 

Canada 

Maude Bouchard 

Rodney Tulloch 

France 

Alice Debany Clero 

Guatemala 

Wylder Rodriguez 

Hong Kong 

Patrick Lam 

Ireland 

Nicola FitzGibbon 

Korea 

Lynn Mueller 

USA 

Maritherese Trimeloni-Alex 


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Volume 9, Issue 1, Winter 2012 Volume | 7, Published Issue 1, Winter Quarterly 2010 

Executive Director 

“Fiesta under Jessica the Stars” Newman 

lights JustWorld’s Programs Ambassadors & Communications and Accomplishments Consultant 

Dr. Denise Quirk 

heavy 

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tDirector 

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Annual 

Naomi A. Spillane 

t Belle 

d Prix 

2010 

Projects Manager 

to fund the JustWorld projects. 

season 

Alejandro Alvarez 

stars— 

d under 

Media Coordinator 

Caitlin Demaree-Dyer 

r of the 

around 

estrian 

Ambassador Coordinator 

stWorld 

Amber Warren 

guests 

onnect 

old at 

Technical Coordinator 

Julia Tops, Sophie Simpson, Riley Newsome 

annual 

and Madison Newman 

Hector Cano 

ton by 

nal equestrian community. Maria Newman, Rider Ambassador, 

tWorld, and hostess extraordinaire, 

Honduras 

once again welcomed 

Coordinator 

guests 

Herbe Farm for the annual gala. Longtime 

Leonel 


Dominguez 

partner the world.” 

to take pictures of the memorable evening. 

ttendance to support the 

Development 

children in the JustWorld 

& 

projects, 

Events 

the 

Coordinator 

, double the amount brought in last year. This 

Sabrina 

year’s sold-out 

Jurak 

Latin Fiesta theme, celebrating the expansion of JustWorld’s 

n partnerships throughout Latin America. 

INSIDE THIS ISSUE 

nt Producers, whose owners James BOARD Rota and OF Don Massetti DIRECTORS 

orld projects in Honduras, brought the Latin theme to life with a 

and signature touches ranging from piñatas Jessica to sombreros. Newman 

The 

plemented by a Mariachi band as well as professional tango and 

Michael Kluger 

od donated by Whole Foods Wellington, Michael prepared Lawrence 

by the 

amazing Chef Chris Paul of Wild Orchids 

Café and complemented Daniel by additional O’Connor An Interview with 

dishes provided by Chez Gourmet and 

beverages of all sorts Leopoldo provided by Delray Palacios 

Wine Cellars, was laid out in food stations 

Rhonda Rioux 

around the perimeter of the tent, allowing 

guests plenty of opportunities to check 

out the silent auction items, catch up with 

friends, and sample the tasty offerings 

ADVISORY COMMITTEE 

James Baumann 

Hilary Betaille 

Jean-Loup Caplain 

Astrid Corvin-Brittin 

Pierre Durand 

Tim Dutta 

Dr. Kathy Farmer 

François Ferland 

Hervé Godignon 

Karen Golding 

Franklin Hoet-Linares 

Serge Houtmann 

Ernest Kalman 

Akaash Maharaj 

Jean Morel 

James Newsome 

Raymond Offenheiser 

Nelson Pessoa 

Dr. Denise Quirk 

Kathryn Quirk 

Mary Ann Simonds 

Michael Stone 

Joanne Weiner 

In Memoriam, Eugene R. Mische 

that featured ceviche, paella, Mexican 

salad, and empanadas. The Donut Divas 

donated their services and fun bags of 

Eric Lamaze and Jessica Newman 

mini donuts made onsite - a favorite 

with the kids in attendance - and Café 

Ala Carte capped off the evening’s 

selections. The generosity of our food 

and drink suppliers helped JustWorld 

maximize the proceeds of the evening 

“The event was absolutely spectacular. 

It was so much fun, and it was great 

to see the amount of people that 

came out to support JustWorld and 

all that they do,” said Lauren Belinsky, 

Marketing and Community Relations 

for Whole Foods Wellington. “When 

I met Jessica last year and worked 

with her and learned more about the 

charity, I wanted to do all we could 

to help her meet her goals. We are 

really proud to be involved with such 

an amazing charity that connects two 

worlds, the equestrian community with 

the impoverished communities around 

“This year’s fundraiser, which truly 

exceeded all our expectations, was 

a direct result of the commitment 

Fall Trip to Guatemala ............. 9 

Programs in Honduras .......... 10 

“Adopt a Project” ................... 12 

Horseless Horse Show.......... 14 

Talibé Project - Senegal ........ 16 

Francie Steinwedell-Carvin .. 17 

Rider Round-Up .................... 20 

Ambassador Spotlight 

Sophie Simpson ................. 21 

Technical Offi cial Ambassador 

Spotlight - Phillip Rozon ..... 22 

Supporter Initiatives............... 23 

New Ambassadors ................ 26 

For further information on JustWorld 

International, please visit: 

www.justworldinternational.org 

JustWorld International (USA) 

11924 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 22-396 

Wellington, FL 33414 

JustWorld International (France) 

116 boulevard Maurice Barres 

92200 Neuilly Sur Seine, France 

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Starting Gate Communications Inc. 

Editor, Jennifer Ward 

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PARTNERSHIPS 

Canadian Supporters Can Now 

Receive Tax Receipts for 

Donations to JustWorld International 

JustWorld has established a Collective Giving Fund through Tides Canada 

Foundation, a national public foundation registered with Canada Revenue 

Agency (CRA). Through Tides Canada, Canadian donors can receive charitable 

receipts for all donations to JustWorld. Donations can be made online, 

by cheque, credit card, wire, direct deposit or securities. For information 

or to make a donation, visit http://tidescanada.org/funds/justworldinternational-fund/. 

JustWorld International acts as a catalyst for positive change in the developing world 

by working with local partner organizations to provide basic education, nutrition, 

health, hygiene, and vocational programs for children in impoverished communities in 

Honduras, Cambodia, Guatemala, and Brazil. 

Through JustWorld programs that raise awareness and funds in the international 

equestrian community, riders and their friends learn about the needs of others across 

the globe as they give thousands of children a leg up to a brighter future. 

Through generous contributions and in-kind donations earmarked for operations, 83% 

of all funds raised go directly to our programs. 

Founded by former international equestrian champion Jessica Newman, JustWorld International is a recognized 

501(c)(3) charitable organization in the United States and a registered Association 1901 in France. Local branches 

have also been established in Mexico and Honduras. JustWorld International has no political or religious affiliation.

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