The Sanctuary Helps Raise Money For Charity With Successful Bernie Traurig Clinic and Standing Room Only Gala

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The Sanctuary Helps Raise Money For Charity With Successful Bernie Traurig Clinic and Standing Room Only Gala



Ocala, FL (February 11, 2010) – A clinic by Olympian Bernie Traurig, held at The Sanctuary Equine Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation Center, proved to be an over-the-top success that brought in top professionals as well as amateur and youth riders. Traurig, one of the most respected and sought after clinicians in the country, gave the clinic in conjunction with Global Connection, and a portion of the proceeds from the event benefited Horses and Heroes.

“Bernie’s clinic was an amazing success,” said Brenda McDuffee, General Manager of The Sanctuary. “The Saturday night gala dinner and silent auction were standing room only, and a great deal of money was raised for the Horses and Heroes charity.”

Traurig, reached the top of the horse show world in all three of the International Equestrian Olympic disciplines -- show jumping, dressage, and eventing – and was able to share his vast experience and talent with the clinicians. “Bernie is considered the greatest master of equestrian sport, so it was a thrill to watch him teach,” McDuffee said.

In addition to teaching the clinic, Traurig was available for a meet and greet during the Saturday night gala dinner and silent auction. “We are thrilled with how well the gala and auction went,” McDuffee said. “It was standing room only during the evening and it was exciting to see how much money was raised for charity.”

The clinic, gala and auction were held at the state-of-the-art Sanctuary Equine Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation Center, a multi-million dollar facility in Ocala dedicated to the healing, conditioning and well being of all equine athletes. The Sanctuary offers the latest in technological equipment designed to promote safe and rapid advancement for horses recovering from injury or in need of training.

A variety of physical therapy options at The Sanctuary also enable horses to receive the care that benefits them the most. The Sanctuary’s skilled staff is thoroughly trained and knowledgeable, with a passion for horses and the desire to see each horse return well rested, fit and ready to perform at the top of his game. For more information on The Sanctuary Equine Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation Center, visit their website at www.sanctuaryequinerehab.com.



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Photo: Olympian Bernie Traurig taught a successful clinic at The Sanctuary Equine Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation Center in Ocala, sharing his vast show knowledge with professionals, amateurs and youth. Presented by Global Connection, a portion of the proceeds from the event benefited Horses and Heroes. (Photo courtesy of the Equine Chronicle)