The Brooke USA Foundation recently announced the return of its signature fundraising event, Divertimentos & Dressage, presented by the S.K. Johnston Family and Margaret H. Duprey, on Thursday, Feb. 12 in the covered arena at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center.
Following a complete sell-out in 2025, with more than 400 guests in attendance and a record-breaking $185,000 raised, tickets for the 2026 event are selling quickly. The evening once again promises a rare and unforgettable fusion of elite freestyle dressage, live symphonic music and meaningful philanthropy, all in support of Brooke USA’s mission to improve the welfare of working horses, donkeys and mules, and the communities who depend on them worldwide.
Brooke USA’s Divertimentos & Dressage is unlike any other equestrian event. Riders, horses, musicians and guests share the arena as members of the Palm Beach Symphony perform live alongside six breathtaking freestyle dressage performances, creating an emotional, immersive experience that blends athleticism, artistry and music.
The 2026 program will feature an exceptional lineup of riders, including JJ Tate, Laura DeCesari, Ashley Holzer, Olivia LaGoy-Weltz, Jennifer Williams, and a special pas de deux performance with Molly Maloney and Judy Sloan.
New for 2026, the event format has been elevated to offer a more refined and intimate guest experience. The evening begins with a cocktail reception featuring elegant passed hors d’oeuvres and grazing tables by Chez Gourmet, a full bar sponsored by GettheCook.com/Meat N’ Bone, and a signature welcome cocktail by Sake Ono, the Ono Wellington Sour.
Guests will also enjoy a silent auction, a travel auction presented by charity partner AmFund, and a fully seated, plated dinner and dessert, also catered by Chez Gourmet.
The 2026 event aims to raise nearly $250,000 in a single night, further advancing the organization’s mission to alleviate suffering and improve livelihoods around the world.
Tickets and tables are available now and are expected to sell out. All tickets include the cocktail reception, auctions, live performances and plated dinner. Tables are limited and must be reserved in advance.
For tickets and event information, visit www.brookeusaevents.org.
