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Mark your calendar (hopefully a Free Rein calendar) for Saturday, October 17th &amp; make plans to attend our 2015 "Mane Event.

Last year’s event was a huge success and we’ve been working hard to make this year’s event even better.  Many folks who attended last year said that it was one of the most enjoyable fund raising events they have attended in years.  Details are shown at left (just click on the image to enlarge it).

The Moon Shine Babies were so moved by hearing more about what we do at Free Rein last year that they will not only be playing again... they are donating a house concert to the auction.  The French Broad Dinner Cruise will be back again (thanks to  Jaimes Creole Brasserie, Down To Earth Kayaking, and Duckpond Pottery).  In addition, Carl &amp; Lois at<a title="Z-Z-Zip - Rosman, NC" href="http://http://www.z-z-zip.com/" target="_blank"> <strong><em>Z-Z-Zip</em></strong></a> (<em>Brevard's #1 Outdoor Activity on TripAdvisor</em>) have provided another awesome auction item that we’re calling “Z’s and Zips.”  This great experience combines a night for two in their Running Waters Treehouse, Zipline trips for two, and a picnic dinner (provided by the Free Rein Board).  Another new item includes the Head Chef at Connestee Falls preparing a meal that will be served in one of our board member's beautiful lakeside home in Connestee Falls after a "Cocktail Cruise" on Ticoa Lake in their boat.

In addition to boat rides, great meals, airplane rides... and a lot of other great, “can’t go home without it” auction items -  Connestee Falls will present their always delectable “small plate buffet" and attendees will get one complimentary beverage at the bar.  All-in-all, it’s a great opportunity to have lots of fun and “do good” at the same time.

Make reservations or purchase tickets by contacting the Free Rein Office between 1-5 pm at 828-883-3375.  You may also purchase tickets right here on our website by using the PayPal on the "Donate Now” link above.  Just be sure to include “2015 Mane Event Gala Tickets for (your names)” in the “add special instructions to recipient block.”

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We are profoundly grateful for the generous support of the attendees, event sponsors, and those who donated auction items to last year's auction.  They combined to make this the most successful gala in Free Rein's history, generating more than $30,000 to support the horses and programs at Free Rein.

Sponsors of the 2014 gala included the following.  We will be updating this list to reflect those who supported the 2015 "Mane Event" Gala just before the event, so we can show and thank all of them.
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	<li>Champion Level - Peg Hall &amp; Gerry Azzata ~ Carter Heyward &amp; Sue Sasser ~ Porsha &amp; Nathan Smith (in memory of her Mom, Vergie Lee)</li>
	<li>Thoroughbred Level - <a href="http://www.transylvaniatimes.com" target="_blank">Transylvania Times</a> ~ <a href="http://www.brianstretcherlaw.com/" target="_blank">Attorney Brian Stretcher</a> ~ <a href="http://brevard-nc-3439.theupsstorelocal.com/" target="_blank">Brevard's UPS Store</a></li>
	<li>Mustang Level - <a href="http://www.comporium.com" target="_blank">Comporium</a> ~ <a href="http://www.duganspub.com/" target="_blank">Dugan's Pub</a> ~ Dave &amp; Donna Hunter ~ M-B Industries, Inc. ~ Ronald &amp; Mary Schleich</li>
	<li>Pony Level - <a href="http://www.brevardfamilypractice.com" target="_blank">Brevard Family Practice</a> ~ <a href="http://www.domokur.com" target="_blank">Domokur Architects</a> ~ <a href="http://www.ecustacu.com" target="_blank">Ecusta Credit Union</a> ~ Sylvan &amp; Maureen Copeloff</li>
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Thanks also go out to the following businesses and individuals that provided auction items or in-kind support for the gala.
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	<li>Barbara Walter ~ Betsy Alexander~ Bill Lindsay ~ Black Horse Creations ~ Blue Ridge Bakery ~ Body &amp; Soul Therapeutic Massage, Denise Jones ~ Brian Stretcher ~ Brighter Day Coffee ~ Broad Street Wines ~ Carol MacAllister ~ Carter Heyward ~ Celeste Dulin ~ Charlie's Tire Center ~ Co-ed Cinema ~ Connestee Falls Golf Club ~ Dollywood ~ Donna Hunter ~ Doug &amp; Paula Poad ~ Downtown Chocolates ~Dr. G. Ruffin Benton, III ~ Duke &amp; Bird at Duke Says Sold ~ Dugan's Pub ~ Ellen Stinchcomb ~ Falls Landing ~ Glass Feather Studio ~ Greg McCathern ~ Headwaters Outfitters ~ Hunters and Gatherers ~ Jaime's Creole Brasserie ~ Down to Earth Kayaking ~ Duckpond Pottery ~ KeyLight Media, Albert Dulin ~ Kitty Edwards ~ Kiwi Gelato ~ La Petite Spa ~ Lake Toxaway Country Club ~ Local Color ~ Looking Glass Entertainment ~ Love's Jewelry ~ Lowell Steinfeld ~ Lucinda Dulin ~ Main Street Ltd. ~ Mike Gressel ~ Mountain Home &amp; Mattress ~ Mountain Quilts ~ Mud Dabbers Pottery &amp; Crafts ~ Peggy McGoldrich ~  Perfect Balance Physical Therapy ~ Peter Mockridge ~ Porsha Smith ~ Attorney Brian Stretcher ~ Sandy Hemmer ~ Stones ~ The Square Root ~ The Sunrise Café ~ Water Oak Dental Group ~ White Squirrel Shop ~ Z-Z- Zip/Carl &amp; Lois Ganner</li>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #000000;"> </span><strong>Free Rein Center</strong></p>
<strong>P.O. Box 1325 Brevard, NC  28712</strong>
<strong>828-883-3375</strong>
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