Blue Jeans Boots and Bulls Derby Eve Party: Old Friends

Event Date: May 2; 5:30-11:30pm Support Old Friends at Blue Jeans, Boots, and Bulls Derby Eve Party is back at the Bluegrass Stockyards. Silent Auction, Hor d’oeuvres, silent auction, catered dinner, Derby horse Calcutta, live music by Kenny Duo, Nightflyer, and Boogie G. Beneficiaries Old Friends, Kentucky Children’s Hospital NICU, and Timber’s Grateful Companions. Event tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blue-jeans-boots-and-bulls-derby-eve-party-tickets-1247402236669

Hyatt Regency Kentucky Derby Watch Party

It’s Derby Time at GlassWoods Tavern! Join us Saturday, May 3rd | 2–7:30 PM for the ultimate Kentucky Derby Watch Party—where Southern elegance meets Derby glam! Strike a Pose at our photo wall + enter the Best Dressed Contest for a chance to win Woodford Reserve, dinner for two & more! Vibes: Bluegrass and southern rock Southern bites + handcrafted Woodford cocktails like the Bluegrass Belle & Derby Rose Smash Live race viewing on a 90” screen—the 151st Kentucky Derby airs at 6:57 PM! Trivia at 5PM hosted by our very own “Jockey” $1 from each cocktail supports retired racehorses via @ThoroughbredAftercare Come dressed to impress. Snap, sip, and celebrate the most exciting 2 minutes in sports! GlassWoods Tavern Tag your pics: #DerbyAtGlassWoods

Old Friends 20th Annual Homecoming

Old Friends, the Thoroughbred Retirement Farm in Georgetown, Ky., will host its 20th Annual Homecoming event on Sunday, May 4, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Homecoming tickets are $50 per person, $25 for 2025 Clubhouse Members (children 12 and under are free). Tickets can be purchased by CLICKING HERE Or entering the following URL in your browser: https://tinyurl.com/rzzctbs5 Tickets will be on sale online now through Saturday, May 3rd at 5 p.m. Tickets will also be available at the door. The day will include a barbecue buffet lunch provided by Proud Mary, farm tours, live Bluegrass music courtesy of Steve Norman and Friends, book signings, and live and silent auctions of racing memorabilia, collectible stallion halters, artwork, jewelry, books, and much more. Old Friends, a non-profit organization, is home to such retired luminaries of the turf as 1997 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner, and Hall of Famer, Silver Charm; 2008 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner, Big Brown; 2012 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner, I’ll Have Another; multiple graded-stakes winner and Hall of Famer, Lava Man; Belmont Stakes winners Touch Gold, Birdstone, and Ruler On Ice; three-time Santa Anita Handicap winner, Game On Dude; 2012 Breeders’ Cup Turf and Arlington Million winner, Little Mike; 2005 Wood Memorial winner Bellamy Road; Triple-Crown star, Patch; and two-time Breeders’ Cup Sprint winner, Stormy Liberal. The event is rain or shine. For additional information please call the farm at (502) 863-1775.

LongRun Ladies Lunch

Woodbine Racetrack 555 Rexdale Blvd, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

SATURDAY, MAY 24TH, 12 pm to 3 pm. Ladies, mark your calendars!! Our annual Ladies’ Lunch at Woodbine will be held May 24th, so join us at noon for great food, fun and thoroughbred racing, all in support of our wonderful horses. Prizes, raffles, tours, and more! Wear your favourite hat for our hat contest! Tickets are $100.00 p,p including GST and you can book your spot directly through the LongRun office. Call (416) 916-1527 or email: info@longrunretirement.com https://woodbine.com/woodbine-news/longrun-ladies-lunch-tickets-on-sale/

Central Kentucky Riding for Hope: Night of the Stars

Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Lexington, KY, United States

Grab your flip-flops and get ready to set sail for an unforgettable evening at Parrots & Ponies in Paradise—the 2025 edition of CKRH’s annual NIGHT OF THE STARS gala! This year, we’re bringing island vibes to Fasig-Tipton on Saturday, June 21, transforming the night into a paradise-inspired escape filled with tropical flavors, lively music, and, of course, our incredible horses and riders. Enjoy a delicious meal, sip on a signature cocktail, bid on one-of-a-kind auction items, and be inspired by a riding demonstration featuring some of our remarkable participants. With an expected sold-out crowd of 500, this is the event of the season! NIGHT OF THE STARS is the signature fundraising event for CKRH, ensuring we can continue providing Equine-Assisted Services to individuals facing physical, cognitive, behavioral, and emotional challenges. Thanks to the success of this event, CKRH has expanded beyond therapeutic riding to serve military veterans and active-duty service members navigating post-traumatic stress, high school students in need of an alternative learning environment, and women in custody building emotional regulation skills. Proceeds from this annual gala ensure we have the resources to continue improving the lives of children and adults with disabilities through the healing power of the horse. Individual tickets for this event are $150 (includes dinner and drinks) Table Sponsorships for this event are $2,000 (includes dinner and drinks for 10 guests) For more information about tickets and sponsorships, please contact Isabella Norrid at (859) 231-7066 or develop@ckrh.org.

17th Anniversary & Barnyard Bash: Illinois Equine Humane Center

Illinois Equine Humane Center 47W635 Beith Road, Maple Park, IL, United States

Celebrate 17 years of horse rescue with us! SILENT AUCTION | RAFFLES & GAMES | FOOD TRUCKS | BOUNCE HOUSE | KIDS AGILITY COURSE | LIVE MUSIC | HORSES TICKET INFO COMING SOON 100% of proceeds go directly to support our ILEHC horses, rehabilitation and rescue efforts.Sponsors & Silent Auction Donations Welcome & Appreciated. For sponsorship and donation opportunities please emailinfo@ilehc.org

Charity Benefit Concert: Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga

Spin Doctors LIVE at the Farm! We’re beyond excited to announce our 2025 Charity Benefit Concert headliner — the legendary Spin Doctors! Mark your calendars for September 27, 2025, when our farm once again transforms into Saratoga’s most magical concert venue. Get ready for an unforgettable night featuring iconic hits like Two Princes and Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong, plus fresh tracks from their latest album, Face Full of Cake. With high-energy performances, amazing openers (Rich Ortiz + The Wallies ft. Gianna Robustiano), and expanded food and drink options from Fierro’s Pizza, Neighborhood Kitchen, Old Tavern Farm Winery, Druthers Brewing Co., and more — this is going to be our biggest and best night yet. All in support of Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga and the healing work our horses do for this community. Location: Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga 683 Route 29, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Date: September 27, 2025Time: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Winter Open House & Tack Sale: Illinois Equine Humane Center

Illinois Equine Humane Center 47W635 Beith Road, Maple Park, IL, United States

Join us for complimentary hot coffee and gourmet cocoa, indulge in some locally made sweet treats while shopping for deals in our huge second hand Tack Shop. Come shop for the perfect holiday gift for the horse or horse lover in your life! Santa and Boomer the Reindeer Horse will be at the ready to meet, greet and pose for pics! All proceeds go towards the care of our ILEHC Rescue Horses