RobbieWalshBenefit

Injured steeplechase rider on mend

Benefit for jump jockey Robbie Walsh, who is also a freelance exercise rider for Tim Woolley. For questions about the event, please e-mail Gus Brown at: iabracing@verizon.net

Update: A little over $20,000 was raised at Willowdale exclusive of raffle ticket purchases. Raffle tickets will be available at Fair Hill Races, saturday May 26, the draw to be held directly after the feature race: The Miles Valentine.

Robbie was seriously injured in a racing accident and will have a long road to a full recovery. A benefit is being planned which will run directly after Willowdale races, May 13, intersection rt. 82 and rt. 926, at 5pm. A live band (Release, from Pimlico racetrack), BBQ sponsored by The Whip and a silent auction. Attendance for the benefit is free, with donations at the door to benefit Robbie Walsh and his family. Information on tickets for the races is here. You can attend the benefit without attending the races. The benefit begins at 5pm.

Auction items include (this will be updated):
Two week vacation home in Co. Tipperary, Ireland (value $680 / week)
Name your race at Pimlico, free admissions for 25 people with programs and picture w/ winning jockey (value $500)
Five Aquatred therapy sessions from Fair Hill Equine Therapy. (value $200)
Framed photo of Tiznow signed by Chris McCarron and Bill Bellicheck (who used Tiznow as inspiration for his superbowl winning Patriots) (value $800)
Framed photo of Better Talk Now and Red Rocks, stretch dual in the Breeders' Cup, signed by Graham Motion and Ramon Dominguez (value $150)
Framed photo of Film Maker and Ouija Board, signed by Graham Motion (value $150)
Portrait photography by Liz Merryman of your favourite pet or child (value $300)
Kennett Florist Gift (value $150)
Box seats at Fair Hill races, includes parking and four lunches.
Edgar Prado bobblehead doll, signed by Edgar Prado (value $50)
Five personal training sessions by Linda Brown. (value $300)
Sports massage by Gina O'Callaghan (value $65)
2 sessions equine sports massage by Charlie Hershbell E.S.T.M (value $130)
1 Better Talk Now Breeders' Cup hat signed Ramon Dominguez (value $25)
1 Film Maker Breeders' Cup hat signed by Ramon Dominguez (value $25)
1 Shake The Bank Breeders' Cup hat (value $25)
Equine Therapy session by Doug Hannum (value $300)
Oil change service by Springdell Garage (value $35)
Prizzios $50 gift certificate
3 The Whip gift certificates, $100, $75, $75
Cooper vanning shipping service credit: $300
A days hunting with the Cheshire Hunt (US) excluding weekends and holidays (value $150)
Barbaro: The Horse Who Captured America's Heart", signed Sean Clancy (value $100)
Three private showjumping lessons: Aggie O'Brien (value: $300)
Custom designed, painted and built side table, Beth Secor (value: $285)
2 Cleaning services, Sandra Walsh (value $120)
One stallion season: Monashee Mountain, donated by Coolmore (value $7,500)
1 leather halter and brass chain shank : Tack Express (value $90)
Dental exam, cleaning and evaluation: Tuck Hunter ($150)
"At Home Bleaching" w/ custom trays. Impressions in office (value $350)
Pasture remediation by Burling Vannote Soil Consulting. 5 acres (value $500)
"John Henry" print with certificate of authenticity, Judith Berkshire (value $50)
Radnor Hunt races "Paddock Club Package", parking and horseman's hospitality (value $500)
Custom designed web-pages (4 page package) "Mid Atlantic Equestrian Services" (value $1000)
"Four Seasons of Racing" Coffee table book, signed by Barbara Livingston (value $25)
"Hot Loads" Coffee table book, signed Jon Kral (value $15)
Pre-purchase examination within 25 miles of Fair Hill, by Equine Veterinary Care (value $550)
1 season, live foal, to stallion St. Averil for 2008, donated by Maryland Stallion Station ($4,500)
1 season, live foal, to stallion Seeking Daylight for 2008, donated by Maryland Stallion Station ($3,500)
Gift bag: various (value $45)
"Saluter's 21st" matted photograph by Sarah Libbey Greenhalgh (value $25)
"Heads Apart" matted photograph by Sarah Libbey Greenhalgh (value $25)
"Wild at Warrenton" matted photograph by Sarah Libbey Greenhalgh (value $25)
"The Usual Suspects" matted photograph by Sarah Libbey Greenhalgh (value $25)
Nature photography- headshot of a Lion, photograph by Sarah Libbey Greenhalgh (value $25)
Nature photography- "Cheetah", photograph by Sarah Libbey Greenhalgh (value $25)
Jonathan Kiser and Hunt Lane at Delaware Park, photograph by Sarah Libbey Greenhalgh (value $25)
Jonathan Kiser and Hunt Lane at Morvern Park, photograph by Sarah Libbey Greenhalgh (value $25)

Note: if you are interested in bidding on any of the above items, or making a donation, please e-mail Gus Brown with bid amount / donation until 7:00 pm at: iabracing@verizon.net

Donations can also be mailed to:
"The Robbie Walsh Fund"
PO Box 248
Unionville, PA 19375

We also are raffling off a Kawasaki Motor Bike: $40 ticket. Tickets will be sold at this event and at Fair Hill Races (May 26).