Join Brooke USA’s Foothills Regional Advisory Council for a benefit concert unlike any other!

Now celebrating its 6th year, Brooke USA’s Divertimentos & Dressage has become a beloved tradition—bringing together a compassionate community of supporters who believe in the power of kindness, connection, and creating lasting change. Thanks to the generosity and enthusiasm we have received over the years, this extraordinary event continues to raise critical funds for working horses, donkeys, mules, and people who depend on them around the world and here in the United States.

The mission of Brooke USA is to improve the lives of working equines and the communities they serve in some of the world’s most vulnerable places. To those who have supported this event throughout the years, we offer our heartfelt gratitude for helping make meaningful progress possible. And to those joining us for the first time, we warmly welcome you to an evening that celebrates compassion, community, and the incredible impact we can make together.

On Thursday, October 8, in the indoor arena at Tryon International Equestrian Center, Brooke USA will host an unforgettable evening of music and freestyle dressage. The Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra will accompany top-level dressage horses and their highly accomplished riders in a breathtaking performance that blends elegance, artistry, and heart. Brooke USA’s Divertimentos & Dressage promises once again to be the event of the season.

The Program:
5:30–7:00 PM:        Pre-performance reception with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres
7:00–8:00 PM:        Concert and dressage freestyle performance

8:00–9:00 PM:        Dessert and coffee with riders and music director
                                Silent Auction close-out

We are sincerely thankful for the support that has carried this event through six remarkable years, and we hope you will join us for another unforgettable evening in support of Brooke USA’s mission.

Please note that you will be entering the arena during the performance, and we suggest that you wear appropriate footwear.

2026 Committee

Event Founder & 2026 Chair
Sally Frick

Ellyn Cooley
Kimberly Culbreth
Sharon Decker
Leigh Ann Edwards
Pagan Gilman
Lee Ann Harmon
Meghan Kaergel
Jacqui Lanier
Donna Leonessa
Maureen Loomer
Tiffany Picheco
Christina Reynolds
Michelle K Surran
Candace Tate
JJ Tate
Lauren Wingate