Old Friends: Lava Man Welcome Party

Old Friends Farm 1841 Paynes Depot Rd, Georgetown, KY, United States

Saturday, November 26th 12PM-2PM Free!  

Free

Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation: Holiday Designer Show House at Chestnut Hall

  Ticket is $25 in advanced, $30 at the door https://www.trfinc.org/event/holiday-showhouse-2022/ December 2nd through the 10th TICKETS ON SALE NOW! HOLIDAY DESIGNER SHOW HOUSE AT CHESTNUT HALL TO BENEFIT THE THOROUGHBRED RETIREMENT FOUNDATION The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation will open the doors of the historic house, once again, at TRF Sanctuary at Chestnut Hall this December with a Holiday Designer Show House to benefit the organization’s herd of nearly 450 retired racehorses.  The historic farmhouse will be grandly decorated inside and out with exquisite décor by Cherry House Galleries, KP Design, Hound & Hare LLC, Jason Jennings Interior, Debhelin Designs, Libby H Design Studio, Living Spaces, Little Mount Lavender Company, Julia Carstanjen, Mandeline Hetzel Interiors, and All Lit Up. This event is being staffed by volunteers and friends of the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation. The event will run from Friday, December 2nd through December 10th and the house will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily. This year’s event has been expanded to include the entire farmhouse and the barn. Tickets are $25 in advance and can be purchased at www.trfinc.org or for $30 at the door. Kicking off the nine-day event, will be a Preview Night Party on Thursday, December 1, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.  Guests will enjoy cocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres, seasonal entertainment, an exclusive tour of the historic farm hour and an opportunity to meet some of our designers.  Tickets for the Preview event are $75. The TRF Sanctuary Farm at Chestnut Hall, located on 25 picturesque acres in Prospect, Kentucky, opened in April of 2021 and is home to 10 retired Thoroughbred racehorses. The farm has hosted numerous events since opening and has welcomed thousands of visitors through tours with Visit Horse Country. Chestnut Hall 12611 W HWY 42 Prospect, KY 40059   https://www.trfinc.org/event/holiday-showhouse-2022/

$25

Illinois Equine Humane Center: Holiday Open House & Tack Sale

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

Join Illinois Equine Humane Center for complimentary hot coffee and gourmet cocoa, indulge in some locally made sweet treats while shopping for deals in the second hand Tack Shop. Come shop for the perfect holiday gift for the horse or horse lover in your life! Santa and 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 Location: 47W635 Beith Road, Maple Park, IL 60451 Date: Saturday, December 10th  Time: 12PM-4PM https://www.facebook.com/events/712773286391682/?active_tab=about

Central Kentucky Riding For Hope: Christmas Party

Central Kentucky Riding for Hope 4185 Walt Robertson Rd, Lexington, KY, United States

  Central Kentucky Riding for Hope Christmas Party Date: December 10th Location: Central Kentucky Riding for Hope - 4185 Walt Robertson Rd, Lexington, KY 40511 Time: 1PM-3PM   RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/KXkkM6vNHi

Central Kentucky Riding for Hope: Homemade Horse Cookie & Equine Nutrition Class

Central Kentucky Riding for Hope 4185 Walt Robertson Rd, Lexington, KY, United States

  Come make homemade horse treats with CKRH to share with the therapy horses on December 20th at 10am! Amy Parker from McCauley Feeds will be there to help everyone learn more about general equine nutrition before breaking out the baking sheets! Amy will be sharing recommended feeding practices, and the best treat options for your equine friends. They'll be baking up some goodies for the CKRH herd, then delivering a treat to some very deserving ponies. There is no cost, but donations are appreciated. Please bring one of the listed ingredients* along (if you’re able) to help make the treats. RSVP to: inst.training@ckrh.org, and let us know what ingredient you’ll be bringing! *INGREDIENTS: Horse treat ingredients: apples, carrots, quick oats, oat flour, molasses, unsweetened applesauce  

Free

Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue: Yoga with the Horses

Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue 2699 NY-22 #334, Dover Plains, NY, United States

Join Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue for Yoga with the Horses! Exhale the negative away from your body & breathe in positive energy. Massage your body & soul from the inside out. Do Hatha Yoga inside the barn with the horses! Please bring water and a mat. $40 per person with a portion going directly to the horses. Please RSVP by emailing connie.b@comcast.net

$40

Lilly Pulitzer Sip, Shop, & Support

Lilly Pulitzer 240 Worth Ave, Palm Beach, FL, United States

In conjunction with NTRA, Lilly Pulitzer will host a “Sip, Shop, and Support” event from 11am-3pm with 10% of the proceeds to benefit the TAA. In addition to the free beverages provided by Lilly Pulitzer, the TAA will be raffling off a hand-painted Lilly Pulitzer purse. Raffle tickets are $20 with 100% of proceeds benefitting the nationwide aftercare nonprofit. Raffle tickets can be purchased during the in-store event in Palm Beach on Worth Avenue. “We hold strong to what our fearless leader, Lilly Pulitzer, once said, ‘If you haven’t any charity in your heart then you have the worst kind of heart trouble.’ The Lilly Pulitzer brand proudly carries on Lilly’s tradition of giving by collaborating with world-class and local non-profit organizations who are working to make the world a sunnier place,” said a representative of Lilly Pulitzer’s store on Worth Ave in Palm Beach. “Thank you to NTRA and Lilly Pulitzer for honoring the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance during this commemorative celebration of the best and brightest in our industry,” said TAA Funding and Events Manager, Emily Dresen. “The TAA would like to wish a heartfelt congratulations to all those who cement their place among horse racing’s history at the 52nd Annual Eclipse Awards.” READ MORE about the TAA's involvement as the Official Charity Partner of the 52nd Annual Eclipse Awards.

52nd Annual Eclipse Awards

January 26, 2023 The Breakers One South County Road Palm Beach, FL 33480 As the Official Charity Partner, the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) will have a presence at the 52nd Annual Eclipse Awards held January 26th at The Breakers in Palm Beach, Fla. In-person attendees of the Eclipse Awards will have the opportunity to donate to the TAA and learn more about its mission through on-screen displays of TAA’s messaging. “As we convene to recognize the most accomplished horses and humans of 2022, the NTRA is proud to recognize the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance as the Official Charity of the 52nd Eclipse Awards,” said NTRA President and CEO Tom Rooney. “The work of the TAA is vital to the longevity of our sport, and we hope everyone dependent on these magnificent creatures for their livelihood and enjoyment will join us in honoring them during this time of reflection and beyond.” In conjunction with NTRA, Lilly Pulitzer will host a “Sip, Shop, and Support” event from 11am-3pm with 10% of the proceeds to benefit the TAA. In addition to the free beverages provided by Lilly Pulitzer, the TAA will be raffling off a hand-painted Lilly Pulitzer purse. Raffle tickets are $20 with 100% of proceeds benefitting the nationwide aftercare nonprofit. Raffle tickets can be purchased during the in-store event in Palm Beach on Worth Avenue. “We hold strong to what our fearless leader, Lilly Pulitzer, once said, ‘If you haven’t any charity in your heart then you have the worst kind of heart trouble.’ The Lilly Pulitzer brand proudly carries on Lilly’s tradition of giving by collaborating with world-class and local non-profit organizations who are working to make the world a sunnier place,” said a representative of Lilly Pulitzer’s store on Worth Ave in Palm Beach. “Thank you to NTRA and Lilly Pulitzer for honoring the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance during this commemorative celebration of the best and brightest in our industry,” said TAA Funding and Events Manager, Emily Dresen. “The TAA would like to wish a heartfelt congratulations to all those who cement their place among horse racing’s history at the 52nd Annual Eclipse Awards.” In addition to the in-person festivities, the TAA will kick off its second annual Off to the Races online auction on Thursday, January 26 consisting of VIP experience packages on major race days in 2023 and 2024. The online auction will remain open for 9 days, closing Friday, February 3, 2023 at 10 PM EST.   Schedule of Events 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m: Worth Avenue Sip, Shop & Support (proceeds of sales will go to the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance) 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m: Cocktails and Red Carpet Show sponsored by Keeneland in the Mediterranean Ballroom 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m: Awards show, dinner, and Champions reception in the Venetian Ballroom Attire: Black-Tie

$525