ECTA Tack Sale

Topfield Fairground 207 Boston St., Topfield, MA, United States

Come check out the ECTA Tack Sale! NEER North will have a table set up at the event and we will be performing a demo at 11:15am! Don't miss out!

Scout Day

Days End Farm Horse Rescue 1372 Woodbine Road, Maryland, United States

Days End Farm Horse Rescue offers a two-hour program designed specifically for Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. DEFHR's Scout Day Program includes a tour of the farm, educational talk, hands-on horse grooming, hands-on horse leading, and a short riding demonstration. This program allows numerous troops to join us on one day to gain knowledge and develop a passion for horses. Participants will earn a Days End Farm Horse Rescue Badge.   REGISTRATION FEE: $10.00/Scout

Total Wine Spirits Beer & More 4th Annual “After the Race” Charity Event

Lexington Green Location Benefiting Old Friends Farm, Our Mims and Kentucky Equine Adoption Center   *Special appearance, bottle signing and tasting by... Mark and Digger from the "Moonshiners" TV show and creators of "Sugarland Moonshine". *Silent Auction by Total Wine and more featuring rare allocated bourbon whiskey. Bidding starts at 10am and ends at 5:30pm. *Over 13 tastings through the store between 12:00pm and 5:00pm by FRESH Bourbon, Old 502 Winery, Jesse's BBQ, Uncle Nearest, Pony Boy, Oak & Eden, Barrel House Bourbon, Falls City Brewery, and Chinola.

Kentucky Three-Day Event

Kentucky Horse Park 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be present at The Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event. Stop by our booth to grab some Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance branded merchandise and learn more about accredited aftercare!

2024 Kentucky Derby & Kentucky Oaks Silent Auction

New Vocations 719 Dolan Lane, Lexington, KY, United States

New Vocations' 7th Annual Open Barn & BBQ Thursday, April 25th, 2024 For the first time, New Vocations' Open Barn & BBQ is FREE to attend! All we need from you is an RSVP! RSVP Doors Open: 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM 3 Live Thoroughbred-Focused Demonstrations by Industry Professionals: 4:30 PM - "How Thoroughbreds are Ridden at the Track: A Unique Perspective from a Rider, Owner, and Practitioner" - by the founder of CORE Therapies, Larkspur Carroll, DVM 5:15 PM - "Essential OTTB Flatwork" - by Dressage and Eventing trainer and competitor, Alison O'Dwyer 6:30 PM - "Introductory Jumping for OTTBs" - by international five-star eventer, Allie Knowles Join us for a day of food, fun, and Thoroughbreds! Live Music by The Ranahans Trio BBQ, Mexican, and Dessert Food Trucks Expert Bar Services with Signature Cocktails Exciting Silent Auction Items Vendors Tour Our Barns Full of Adoptable OTTBs

New Vocations’ 7th Annual Open Barn & BBQ Presented by Seidman Stables, LLC

For the first time, New Vocations' Open Barn & BBQ is FREE to attend! All we need from you is an RSVP! RSVP Doors Open: 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM 3 Live Thoroughbred-Focused Demonstrations by Industry Professionals: 4:30 PM - "How Thoroughbreds are Ridden at the Track: A Unique Perspective from a Rider, Owner, and Practitioner" - by the founder of CORE Therapies, Larkspur Carroll, DVM 5:15 PM - "Essential OTTB Flatwork" - by Dressage and Eventing trainer and competitor, Alison O'Dwyer 6:30 PM - "Introductory Jumping for OTTBs" - by international five-star eventer, Allie Knowles Join us for a day of food, fun, and Thoroughbreds! Live Music by The Ranahans Trio BBQ, Mexican, and Dessert Food Trucks Expert Bar Services with Signature Cocktails Exciting Silent Auction Items Vendors Tour Our Barns Full of Adoptable OTTBs

Preston Greens Senior Living Charity Event

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

Join us for a happy hour in our Overlook Lounge featuring Derby favorites like mint juleps, bourbon, and delicious pies! Silent auction featuring horse models hand painted by our community members. All proceeds benefit Old Friends. RSVP by April 23rd to 859-308-1897

Champions Night

The Manhattan Project 2101 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY, United States

Join Second Stride at The Manhattan Project on Frankfort Avenue on MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2024  for an evening of FUNdraising to benefit the horses! Open to the public ~ $25 admission/donation at the door Schedule of Events: 6:00PM    Doors Open 7:00PM    Handicapping Panel presented by SKYCHAI RACING (panelists below) 8:00PM   Golden Halter Award 8:15PM    Live Auction 8:30PM   Raffle Drawings 9:00PM   Closing ONLINE and LIVE Auctions ~ details to come! All proceeds from Champions Night directly benefit the transitioning thoroughbred racehorses in Second Stride’s care.

21c Derby 150 Brunch & Bet Professional Handicapper Brunch

Enjoy an incredible brunch spread and Top Shelf Open Bar from Proof on Main. Featuring Equibase racing analyst Ellis Star with betting tips and tricks, and “Bluegrass Artist of the Year Mama Said String Band”. Tickets: $200.00 Old Friends receives $21.00 from each ticket purchased. 21C Louisville Hotel and Museum 700 W Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202 Click here for tickets

Second Annual Blue Jeans, Boots & Bulls Party

Featuring buffet dinner, open bar, Derby Horse Calucutta with Old Friends’ John Nicholson as Emcee, live and silent auctions, live music by The Lost Patience Band, Cheap Whiskey, NightFlyer, and Paul Childers. Tickets: $100.00 100% of proceeds benefit Old Friends, University of Kentucky Children’s Hospital, and Timbers Grateful Companions. Blue Grass Stockyards 4561 Iron Works Pike. Lexington, KY 40511 Click here for tickets