Sidelines Equestrian Triathlon Presented by Outback Steakhouse Raises $10,000 for Cancer Victim

By Mary Hilton - Photos by David Lominska

Wellington, Florida, March 18, 2002 - "It is an outstanding, worthwhile, and fun event," said Todd Minikus, USA Equestrian's 2001 Equestrian of the Year, who was recently named the Most Valuable Player on his Pewter Medal Winning Triathlon Team. "It is a kick. Everybody who comes to watch enjoys it and has a really good time." The second annual Sidelines Equestrian Triathlon Presented by Outback Steakhouse on March 4, in Wellington, Florida, brought out the stars of show jumping, dressage, and polo as a benefit for Paul Rizzo, a lifetime horseman stricken with cancer. Through ticket sales and donations, plus the sale of Triathlon t-shirts and caps, more than $10,000 was raised to benefit the Rizzo family. The triathlon featured three hours of horse sports, a steak barbecue, and a celebration party at Tim Gannon’s Outback Polo.