All Day

Horsemanship Lessons with DEFHR Trainers, Sara Strauss & Leigha Schrader

Days End Farm Horse Rescue 1372 Woodbine Road, Maryland

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

Central Kentucky Riding for Hope: NIGHT OF THE STARS

Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Lexington

Central Kentucky Riding for Hope will hold its annual gala fundraiser, NIGHT OF THE STARS, for the 21st time on June 22, 2024. Guests at this exciting event will enjoy cocktails and dinner, browse hundreds of silent and live auction items, and meet CKRH’s most charming participants. NIGHT OF THE STARS supports CKRH, a 42-year-old program at the Kentucky Horse Park that provides equine-assisted therapies and activities to a wide variety of Central Kentucky residents, including children, high school students, and military veterans. NIGHT OF THE STARS begins at 6 p.m. Individual tickets are $150. A variety of sponsorships are available.   For more information, please contact Isabella Norrid at (859) 231-7066 or develop@ckrh.org. CKRH Website Link: https://www.ckrh.org/night-of-the-stars/

Win Place Home: Fourth Annual Cabaret

Win Place Home 16257 Lost Canyon Road, Canyon Country

An evening of song, laughter, and fun. We are hosting our Fourth Annual Cabaret at our ranch among the horses that we are fundraising for.  All proceeds will be used to retrain former racehorses in a new discipline and find them permanent homes where they can prosper. Hosted by the incomparable Elisabeth Hower. Aside from her incredible work with the Win Place Home horses, Elisabeth is also a trained actor and clown! Featuring: Talent announced soon!* with an EPIC lip sync battle *performers subject to change Prizes! Prizes! Your ticket automatically enters you into a raffle where you might take home some super secret one of a kind surprises! Doors open at 5:30pm, come early to park, check in, pet horses, grab some good food and drink, and find your table. We will be outside on the ranch, make sure to wear some good shoes for the dirt and bring your sunscreen. There are 7 seats per table so invite your friends! THANK YOU! We’re so excited to see you and celebrate these beautiful creatures.