2024 Great Oak Equine Assisted Programs Brunch

Featuring Brunch Faire by Aiken's Finest Chefs

and a demonstration by Laurie Wilson

The day begins with cocktails and a generous Characuterie table while watching a Liberty & Trick Demonstration by Laurie Wilson with her mule, Toby Jack and Mustang, Salvar. After the demonstration, we will move into the Duchossois Indoor riding arena for a scrumptious Brunch Buffet provided by some of Aiken's premier chefs. A live auction with celebrity auctioneers Jeff Minton from Fasig-Tipton Thoroughbred Auctions and Cliff Drysdale from ESPN International Tennis will accompany the brunch.

Auction Item 1 - Aiken Restaurants

• Salty Tomatoes Cafe - $100 Certificate
• Electric Eats - Dinner for 2
• The Red Door - $100 Certificate
• The Wildemount - $100 Certificate
• Malia's - Dinner for 2
• Casa Bella - $100 Certificate
• The BackYard - $75 Certificate
• Park Ave Oyster Bar - (2) $100 Gift Certificates

Auction Item 2 - Art of Aiken

• Rose Bird Clay: Bring a friend for an hour and half wheel class! You will get your hands muddy and leave with a smile. Your bowl will be glazed by the studio and available for pick up in three weeks https://rosebirdclay.com/
• Fox Scarf designed by Barbara Nelson of Nelson Creative Studio https://www.etsy.com/shop/NelsonCreativeStudio
• Vintage Greek Horse Pin donated by Wendy O'Brien
• Hat with custom detachable headband/necklace from Artist Jyoti Parry https://www.jyotiparrydesign.com/
• Five beautifully painted horse china plates, two sets of coasters and two pillows all by artist Patricia Borum https://www.patriciaborum.com/
• Two memberships to the Aiken Arts Center

Auction Item 3: Polo Package

• Private polo lesson with Aiken polo player Tiger Kneece. Tiger is a winner of the U.S. Open and many other high goal polo tournaments. A former 7 goal rated player, Tiger is the club manager at the Aiken Polo Club, Founder/Director of Aiken Youth Polo and coach. All equipment and horses provided. Previous riding experience helpful but not a prerequisite!
• Aiken Polo Club offering two tickets to a Sunday brunch under the Pavilion
• A VIP box with La Bourgogne Club de Polo grounds for the 2024 season
• Table for 4 for one Sunday Polo Match at New Bridge Polo Club
• Signed book "Winning with Horses" by Adam Snow (10 goal polo player) and Shelley Onderdonk, DVM (Veterinarian & Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist)
• Wagener Polo Club offering private polo lesson with 5 goaler, Matt Cappola, a private lunch and a foot mallet and polo ball donated by The Tackeria.

Auction Item 4 - Best Of Aiken Basket

• Two Tickets and parking pass for Fall Steeplechase
• Two Tickets to the Preview Party and two tickets to the Aiken Antique Show 2025 donated by York Cottage Antique
• Two annual memberships to the Dupont Planetarium plus four guest passes
• One month membership to the Fermata Club for the month of June or July. Enjoy swimming, tennis, and access to the paddle ball club
• Two Tickets to performance of choice at the Aiken Symphony
• Table for the 2025 Horse Show in the Woods luncheon
• Two Tickets to June Jazz performance at Joye in Aiken
• Entire balcony party with seating for 24 people Aiken Community Theatre 2024-2025 season

Horse Sponsorship: Please consider sponsoring one of our wonderful Great Oak Horses!

• One Month: $650
• Six Months: $4,000
• One Year: $8,000