Horse-powered painting to benefit Tallahassee rescue this Saturday

Rovy, a 24-year-old Lipizzan–Andalusian–Thoroughbred cross, paints with brushes fitted by his owner and will perform at the Have Heart for Horses Gala. One of his paintings will be auctioned Saturday in Monticello to raise funds for Triple R Horse Rescue.

Rovy, a 24-year-old Lipizzan–Andalusian–Thoroughbred cross, has moved from dressage arenas to the easel and now paints as part of performances. His owner, Sandra Beauliau, fits brushes with rope and tape and dips them in paint before Rovy holds them and paints for applause and treats. This weekend Beauliau and Rovy will perform in Monticello at the Have Heart for Horses Gala. The event is the 11th annual gala organized to raise funds for Triple R Horse Rescue. Key details: - Rovy previously competed in dressage and performed in well-known horse arenas. - Beauliau prepares the brushes so Rovy can hold and work them during performances. - One of Rovy's paintings will be auctioned at the Have Heart for Horses Gala. - The gala is the 11th annual event and is scheduled Saturday from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Homestead Barn in Monticello. - Triple R Horse Rescue is a network that takes in abandoned, abused and neglected horses across north Florida and South Georgia. Summary: Proceeds from the auction and gala are to raise funds for Triple R Horse Rescue, which serves horses in need across the region. Beauliau and Rovy’s performance and the auction are part of the scheduled program Saturday evening in Monticello.