Wednesday, April 19, 2006

Reality TV Show’s Cast, Crew and Supporters Celebrate Filming’s Finale

It’s A Wrap!

It was with obvious elation the cast and crew of The Search for America's Next Equestrian Star: Dressage gave the show its official wrap on Saturday night at The Palm Beach Players Club in Wellington.

Host and six-time Olympian Robert Dover had shed his suit for a pair of well-worn jeans and was one of the first to hit the dance floor at the elite club. He was joined by the six competitors as well as other contestants and sponsors. Shown here in the photo is Gigi Stetler, owner of RV Sales of Broward, who donated the RV's the finalists lived in as well as a four horse Exiss Trailer with living accommodations for the winner, and showjumping Olympian Nona Garson. The six finalists were: Philesha Chandler of Kansas, Lindy Bowerbank of California, Rebecca Vick of North Carolina, Brendan Curtis of Maryland, Jamil Kassum of Arizona and Jessica Jo Tate of Wisconsin. They had help celebrating, too. Many members of the Brave St. Productions crew were on hand, as well as some of the organizers and riders from the horse show that incorporated the show’s season finale into its program, the Gold Coast Grand Finale I in Wellington, hosted by the Gold Coast Dressage Association.

“It was an amazing time for all,” said Dover about the filming. All of the finalists are talented, “the cream of the crop for many different reasons,” and this show gave them the opportunity” to not only show off their talents, but springboard their career,” whatever road it may take.