Posted, May 19, 2006

Donne & Cavalli Produces TV Commercial Featuring PRE Andalusian Stallion -to Air on Horse TV

Saint Simon Island, GA- Donne & Cavalli, a botanical skin care line developed for the active equestrian lifestyle, produced a television commercial introducing their products. The :30 second spot features Donna Mastrianni, the master esthetician, turned equestrian who developed the Donne & Cavalli line, along with the breathtaking PRE Andalusian stallion, Edil I.

Edil I is a champion PRE Andalusian stallion owned by Alex and Lily Zilo of Windsor Stables in Wellington, Florida. The Zilo’s graciously loaned the stallion and their farm for the TV commercial. “I am in debt to the Zilos for the use of Edil I. He portrayed the beauty and essence of our product line,” said Mastrianni, “He is so magnificent and graceful, like a horse out of a dream.”

Mastrianni developed her entire skin care line with essential oils that were soothing and appealing to horses. The products quickly became popular with equestrians, who claim that their horses like the smell of the products on their skin.

Johnny Robb, of JRPR, Inc, who wrote and produced the spot for Donne & Cavalli was equally impressed with the Zilo’s stallion. “It was as if he knew what we wanted him to do in each scene and he willingly did it,” said Robb, “Edil is by far one of the kindest and most beautiful horses I have ever had the pleasure of working with.” TV Director, Doug Tessler, added, “Edil is extremely smart and he genuinely seemed to love the products.”

The spot will air on Horse TV during Walter Zettl’s The Matter of Trust dressage series, produced by Dancing Deer Productions in conjunction with Premier Equestrian. The Donne & Cavalli TV spot featuring Edil I can also be viewed on the companies website at www.donneandcavalli.com.

Photo: Donna Mastrianni with co-star, Edil I during the Donne & Cavalli TV shoot. (Photo by Simm Gottesman)