Wellington, FL - September 20, 2011 - The United States Equestrian Team Foundation is pleased to announce that it will be hosting an Olympic Games benefit event on Friday, January 27, 2011 at the International Polo Club in Wellington, FL. "An English Country Evening" with honorary chairs NBC Today Show host Matt Lauer and his wife Annette, an avid equestrian, will help raise funds for the USET Foundation to further support the United States Equestrian Team riders as they prepare to compete at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, England.

This celebratory evening will include the USET Foundations awarding of its most coveted awards the prestigious Lionel Guerrand-Hermes Trophy and the Whitney Stone Cup as well recognizing Gold Medal Club members who have supported the USET Foundation for 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years. Guests will enjoy cocktails, dinner and a Live Auction that will include a few very special items.

Make your calendars today for this wonderful evening as the USET Foundation recognizes all of its generous supporters and continues to raise funds for the riders competing at the 2012 Olympic Games. Invitations will be sent at the beginning of November. For further information please contact: Nancy Little, USET Foundation (908) 234-1251, or nlittle@uset.org. 

The United States Equestrian Team Foundation (www.uset.org) is the non-profit organization that supports the competition, training, coaching, travel and educational needs of America's elite and developing international, high-performance horses and athletes in partnership with the United States Equestrian Federation.

For more information on the USET Foundation, please call (908) 234-1251, or visit USET ONLINE at  www.uset.org.