The Community Outreach Booth program will highlight a total of 40 non-profits throughout the season by sharing information about their work and fundraising initiatives. NYRA will also prominently feature its Community Partner of the Day in the Post Parade racing program which will be available for purchase at select retail locations across the Capital Region as well as throughout the New York City metropolitan area. Saratoga Race Course  267 Union Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866   https://www.nyra.com/saratoga/visit/community-booth

The Community Outreach Booth program will highlight a total of 40 non-profits throughout the season by sharing information about their work and fundraising initiatives. NYRA will also prominently feature its Community Partner of the Day in the Post Parade racing program which will be available for purchase at select retail locations across the Capital Region as well as throughout the New York City metropolitan area. Saratoga Race Course  267 Union Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866   https://www.nyra.com/saratoga/visit/community-booth

  Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga is thrilled to host a benefit concert played by John Oates! Oates was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2004, and in 2014 was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as a member of Daryl Hall & John Oates. His memoir, Change of Seasons, was published in 2017. John is an avid horseman who believes in the mission we are serving here at THS and all proceeds from this concert will go to the betterment of horses in aftercare that are aiding to heal people right here in our community. Old Tavern Farm Winery will be offering wine, and Artisanal Brew Works will offer beer. We will havepPizza available by Fierros Pizza Truck as well as offerings by Spring Street Deli. Concert Details: September 8th VIP Soundcheck Experience begins at 6 pm (for sponsors only) Doors open to ticket holders at 7 pm – grab a drink, some food, take a tour of our ground and meet our retired racehorses! John’s Performance begins at 8 pm\   Click to register.

Join us Saturday, Sept. 9 for Fall Fun at Foxie G from 1 to 4 PM. Dogs welcome on a leash with a current rabies tag. 14024 New Windsor Road Union Bridge, MD 21791  FREE Admission!  Live Music from Lauren Hill  La Parada Mexican food truck  Sign up for a mini holiday photo session featuring a Foxie G horse  Raize the Bar dessert truck Elk Run Vineyards wine tasting and for purchase  Vendors  Kids games and activities  Family friendly Contact Nicky at (301) 748-6062 for more information.

Equine Advocates’ 22nd Annual Gala promises to be one of the most anticipated events in Upstate New York this fall. On Saturday, September 9, 2023, Judy Collins will perform live at PS21: Performance Spaces for the 21st Century —an amazing 300-Seat Open-Air Pavilion Theater in Chatham, NY. Prior to the performance, VIP ticket holders and Sponsors will attend an outdoor cocktail party catered by Candle Café of NYC at Equine Advocates Rescue & Sanctuary, which is conveniently located just one mile from the venue. The proceeds from this fundraiser will go toward the care of the 80 rescued horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules who call the sanctuary home and toward the rescue of other equines in jeopardy. Purchase tickets here: https://www.equineadvocates.org/2023-gala-fundraiser/

Don’t miss out on Redwings Horse Sanctuary’s 3rd Annual Block Party Fundraiser taking place this Sunday, Sept. 10, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monte Mills and the Lucky Horseshoe Band will be providing wonderful music throughout the day. There will be fine wine from some of Paso’s best wineries along with cold beer and delicious food served up by Chef Charlie. Redwings would be remiss if they didn’t mention the most important part: the opportunity to get to know the amazing horses that call Redwings home. There will be demonstrations for everyone to enjoy and, of course, the silent and live auctions that will take place throughout the day! Don’t miss your chance to bid on a trip to France or a wine dinner for eight people at McPhee’s Bar Grill. This annual event is Redwings’ key fundraiser, and the donations support medical care and feed for the horses for the year. Come for the love of the horses and contribute to supporting Redwings’ mission! Redwings seeks to eliminate the causes of equine suffering through educational and community outreach programs, rescue abused, abandoned, and neglected equines, and provide permanent sanctuary or selected adoptive homes for those equines. General admission tickets include: Barbecue lunch by Cass Winery with beverage of your choice A Govino reusable wine glass Paradise Shaved Ice Endless fun at the photo booth And full access to demonstrations and a self-guided tour of the horses and their stories. General admission tickets cost $50. Tickets are available for purchase at redwingshorsesanctuary.org or by calling the front office at (805) 237-3751.

  Tickets: https://www.mitchellfarm.org/events.html Parking opens at noon. Gate opens at 1:30 p.m. Music begins at 2:30 p.m. Bring a blanket or lawn chair! Bring a picnic if you like. Food vendors available. B.Y.O.B. Please No Dogs. All sales final. No refunds. No exchanges.

  The NOT TO BE MISSED music event is back! The Days End Farm annual benefit concert welcomes back to Maryland's premier horse farm, The 19th Street Band with friends, Patty Reese & Band, on the front lawn at the new Arts & Education Pavilion affectionately called "The Hitching Post". This years concert will pay tribute to Day End Farm's late founder, Kathy Schwartz-Howe, who passed away earlier this year where they'll honor her incredible legacy throughout the farm and with music. Enjoy popular food trucks, beer & wine, lawn games, and farm tours to meet the rescue horses – there is something for the whole family!! Book a day out in the country (at our Woodbine, MD facility) and watch the sunset over our fields, while swaying to the music of arguably 2 of the best groups of musicians in the area! Enjoy yourself while knowing ALL money raised goes to the horses and allows us to continue life-saving work in the community. What can I expect? Great music by the 19th St Band and Patty Reese & Band 3 popular food trucks serving the best of food truck gastronomy Hops for Horses Beer Garden serving seasonal brews and wine Tours of the farm to see firsthand the great work DEFHR does Shopping area featuring the latest DEFHR swag and silent auction items Lawn games for family fun Fire pits & s'mores 3:30PM: Gates Open 4:00PM-6:00PM: Patty Reese & Band 6:00PM-Close: The 19th Street Band Food trucks joining are: TBD General Admission - $25/person At the gate - $40/person Kids 12 and under are free PARKING entrance is at the adjacent former Lisbon Firehouse and is1st come 1st serve until the lots are FULL! SEE GUEST PARKING MAP BELOW. You may bring small blankets or lawn chairs. There will be seating and picnic tables available, so not a requirement. About the Bands: The 19th Street Band: Characterized by high energy and strong vocal harmonies, The 19th Street Band brings together a constellation of Americana, country and rock with a taste of punk. They ignite an audience with their passion for music, their magnetic presence and enthusiasm. Bridging the musical traditions of bluegrass and roots from Ireland to the Appalachian, their eclectic gypsy-rock spirit literally leaps from the stage and engages the crowd in the music. Patty Reese: Known for her Americana Blues style, Mid-Atlantic favorite Patty Reese has won 17 Washington Area Music Association awards including Artist and two time Songwriter of the Year. Her virtuosic, dynamic vocal ease, solid guitar work, and engaging stage presence has audiences and critics alike giving high praises and asking for more! For more information visit: DEFHR.org

Sport of Kings Challenge Wednesday, September 20Location: OK State FairHunter/Jumper OnlySign up, requirements and more: www.horseshowconsulting.comAll proceeds benefit Thoroughbred Athletes Inc; a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to the aftercare, rescue, rehabilitation, retraining and rehoming of off the track thoroughbred racehorses.