PVDA Ride for LifeTM Silent Auction
A SILENT AUCTION, with opportunities to bid on (and win!) wonderful items, will take place in connection with the 2008 Ride for Life on the Show Place Arena Grand Concourse.
What is a Silent Auction?
A silent auction is often used in charity events like the PVDA Ride for LifeTM. Items such as dressage clinics, tack, jewelry, artwork, gift certificates, etc. are donated by companies and/or individuals. The items, or a facsimile, as well as a bidding sheet, are displayed for viewing. Bids are written on the bidding sheet, starting with the first (and lowest dollar value) bid at the top. Subsequent bidders write bids for increasing dollar values. When the silent auction is closed, the individual with the highest bid “wins” the auction item for that price.
What portion of the Silent Auction proceeds goes to the Johns Hopkins Breast Cancer Center?
All proceeds from the R4L Silent Auction will be donated to the Johns Hopkins Breast Cancer Center.
How do I donate an item to the R4L Silent Auction?
Donating to the Silent Auction offers your company a highly visible opportunity to demonstrate concern about breast cancer research and awareness and support the community. The PVDA Ride for Life Horse Show and the Dancing Horse Exhibition are well marketed on our website, in local publications, and radio. The 2007 show was covered by major equestrian publications like USDF Connection and Dressage Today. In addition to similar publication, the 2008 Dancing Horse Exhibition will be filmed by Dressage Clinic.com. Click here and you will open the Silent Auction Donation Form that will guide you in donating an item.
How do I bid on the Silent Auction items?
During the R4L, the Silent Auction items will be located on the main concourse of the Prince Georges County Equestrian Center Showplace Arena. You may enter bids on as many items as you desire, as many times as you want, until the Silent Auction closes.
What Silent Auction items have been donated?
Below are some of the great items which have been donated for the Silent Auction.
- A Custom Equine Portrait from Linda Luster. Renowned equestrian artist Linda Luster has generously donated an original work of art – a custom equestrian portrait – to the Silent Auction. The painting donation is 16" x 20" and is valued at $1500. Linda’s work can be viewed at http://www.lindalusterstudio.com.
- Lesson with Felicitas von Neumann-Cosel, First Choice Farm, Lisbon, Maryland. Felicitas has kindly donated one private lesson, valued at $145.00. Lesson to be scheduled during weekday afternoons at First Choice Farm. Expiration 9/15/08.
- Weekend Training Package from Hilltop Farm, Colora, MD. Hilltop Farm has generously donated a Weekend Training Package consisting of 2 private lessons with your choice of trainers, Christopher Hickey, Michael Bragell or Jocelyn Wiese and overnight lodging for both you and your horse. The package is valued at $315.00 and expires in one year. Click here for more information on Hilltop Farm.
- Lesson with Barbara Strawson, Wyndham Oaks Farm, Boyds, Maryland. Barbara has kindly donated one private lesson, valued at $95, as part of the Ride for Life Silent Auction. Lesson to be scheduled during regular lesson hours at Wyndam Oaks Farm, Boyds, MD. Expiration: June 2009. Click here to visit Barbara's web site.
- Rice Saddlery, LLC. specializes in customizing your saddle for the PERFECT TOTAL BALANCE FIT. Gift certificate for one free custom Total Balanced Fitting. Also included in the package is a lovely gift basket of J.M. Saddler’s TLC products. Valued at $225 For more information visit www.ricesaddleryllc.com
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Chesapeake Dressage Institute is kindly donating (3) gift certificates redeemable for $50 in auditing fees for the following 2008 Clinics featuring International Grand Prix Competitors: Jan Brons; Victor Alvarez and George Williams. Total value: $150 For more information, visit www.chesapeakedressage.com
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R.J. Classics, Inc., generously donated a Children Show coat. The winner will receive a certificate to redeem for the appropriate size coat. Value: $150, visit www.rjclassics.com