An Evening of Divertimentos & Dressage

The Foothills Take Center Stage with Unique Fundraiser A Combination of Live Music and Freestyle Dressage

Second Annual Divertimentos & Dressage, a one-of-a-kind event with a live symphony orchestra playing classical pieces to the choreographed movements of dressage riders and their horses.

Organized by Brooke US Foundation’s Foothills Advisory Council, a group of dedicated area residents with a passion for equitation and classical music, the performance features conductor Susanna Lalama from the Spartanburg Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and Converse University, select members of the Spartanburg Philharmonic Orchestra, and leading equestrians, including Brooke USA Ambassador Jessica Jo (JJ) Tate, as well Jessica Davis, Ashley Perkins, Tracey Doubek, Tazma Toi and Julio Mendoza.

The event benefits Brooke USA, the leading national equine charity centered on improving the lives of working horses, donkeys and mules and the people they serve worldwide, and the Spartanburg Philharmonic, dedicated to creating innovative and exhilarating experiences through memorable performances for all members of the Spartanburg community and beyond.