When: July 29, 2024, 6 pm-9 pm Where: Nove Italian Restaurant at 707 Saratoga Road, Wilton, NY For the benefit of: Old Friends at Cabin Creek and Racing for Home Come help support these two organizations working to give our thoroughbred ex-racehorses a new chapter after their racing days are done.
Join Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation and Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund in Saratoga Springs at the Adelphi Hotel for the Casamigos “For Jocks and Horses” event. Wednesday, July 31 6:00 – 8:00pm To benefit the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) and the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJ
Experience racing at its finest at The Spa. The winner of this VIP experience will receive: Horsemen’s box for five (5) Paddock passes for TAA race on August 3rd Winner’s Circle access for TAA race on August 3rd One (1) room for two (2) nights at Anne’s Washington Inn A 9 a.m. tour of the Oklahoma training track on August 3rd An 11 a.m. tour with Tom Durkin at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame on August 3rd Receive one (1) family membership and two (2) swag bags upon arrival to the museum Added Bonus: Two (2) reserved seats at the Hall of Fame Ceremony on Augst 2nd. Donated by: NYRA, National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, Anne's Washington Inn
Get ready for Camp Desperado 2024! Campers ages 8-18 learn about horse care and handling, riding, horse rescue, farm chores, and gardening. Registration opens in April!
The nonprofit equine rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption organization is dedicated to helping horses in need and improving the welfare of horses in general. The “Barnyard Bash” is an opportunity for the public to lend its support to ILEHC’s equine rescue efforts, and learn about horses, all while having a fun-filled day at the farm. The event includes a silent auction featuring gift baskets, vacation packages, local experiences, and more. The event also includes live music by the band Outpatience, as well as Dave’s Slow Food Trucks and Sweet Station, raffles, games, a bouncy house, a kids agility course, a visit from Maple Park Fire Department, and more. Cost is $20 or $10 for ages 6 to 12. For information, visit www.ilehc.org or email info@ilehc.org.
Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be honored with a race on the undercard of the "Empire of Hope" day at Horseshoe Indianapolis. The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Allowance Race 8 will be run at 8:30 PM ET.
Witness North America’s longest run stakes race during the 165th running of the King’s Plate. The winner of this VIP experience will receive: Table for six (6) and seating in the Royal Enclosure* Northern Dancer Room invitation for six (6) following the King’s Plate Six (6) HPI $20.00 betting vouchers Woodbine backstretch tour Tour of TAA-accredited LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society Added Bonus: David Dunkley feather fascinator from “Taking Flight” collection *Seating availability in royal enclosure is subject to royal attendance Donated by: Woodbine Entertainment Group, LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society, David Dunkley Fine Millinery
You're invited to CKRH's 1st Annual Open Barn Day! Bring all your friends and family to learn more about programs at CKRH. Come visit our facility located in the Kentucky Horse Park, and learn all about Central Kentucky Riding for Hope, what we do, who we serve, and how you can get involved! There will be opportunities to find out about other community resources for participants along with fun demonstrations you can participate in. Enjoy a relaxing morning here at the barn, take a tour of the facility with one of our staff, meet all our lovely horses, and watch a lesson demonstration. For a small donation, you can even be a part of a "Minis & Me" lesson that morning. We will have free popsicles and water for guests to enjoy, and food will be available for purchase. This event is free to attend and all are welcome. Please kindly RSVP below so we can plan accordingly. Feel free to share this with anyone you think might be interested. We're excited to see you there!
Registration includes a 1-hour semi-private lesson with one of DEFHR's trainers; Pairings and instructor are to be decided based on experience and personal goal setting. All levels and abilities welcome! DEFHR horses are available for borrow (groundwork lesson only) OR trailer in your equine partner (groundwork and/or riding lesson). Lesson time slots will be determined after registration via email. Come for just your time slot, or come for the whole day and audit with your fellow clinic participants! About our Trainers: Sara Strauss has been DEFHR's Head Trainer for over 15 years, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience in everything horses. She is known for her quiet communication and has worked in a variety of disciplines, from dressage to western riding. Sara is passionate about educating the adult horse person on ways to better communicate with horses, whether it is on the ground or under saddle. Her focus is on biomechanics and body position, both in and out of the saddle. Wherever you are on your horsemanship journey, Sara is ready to meet you where you are at. Leigha Schrader's passion for DEFHR and the rescue horse shines through in everything she does. Leigha's training methods focus on finding balance in all areas of horsemanship. She incorporates positive reinforcement, clicker training, and liberty/trick training into her programs. Leigha is passionate about starting horses ethically from the ground up and showcasing how amazing rescue horses can be through her liberty performance work. Under saddle, Leigha has found success on the local and rated Hunter/Jumper circuits. She enjoys teaching compassionate horsemanship, both in and out of the saddle! FEE: $75/person
Visit Del Mar, “Where the Turf Meets the Surf,” and be a part of the richest and most prestigious race, the Grade 1 Pacific Classic. Winners of this VIP experience will receive: Turf Club table for four (4) Two (2) VIP parking passes VIP pre-race tour of the paddock Winner’s Circle access for Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance race Added Bonus: $100 gift certificate to Pacifica Del Mar *Date subject to change Donated by: Del Mar Thoroughbred Club
