Have you suffered a loss? Are you experiencing heartache? Is your self-confidence waning? Come and spend a day with the horses of ACTT Naturally. They will open your heart, show you how to find peace and help you heal. This is a day-long event with lunch provided. There is no cost except for a $25 refundable
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
Join The Foxie G Foundation for Christmas in July! Enjoy an open bar, a raw bar, gourmet food stations, live music from The Klassix, a silent auction, and a Christmas hat contest in a beautiful setting at Hayfields Country Club in Hunt Valley, MD. The $10,000 raffle drawing will take place at this event. All proceeds benefit the horses, cats, and farm animals that call Foxie G home.
Hats Off to Kentucky’s Horse Industry Day is a celebration of the horse and its impact on the state of Kentucky. The day offers fun family activities, including arts and crafts for children, horse and pony rides, interactive educational booths, equine performance demonstrations and a $50,000 Grand Prix show jumping competition. From the average horse fan to the avid equestrian, Hats Off Day offers something for everyone. This is the only day of the year an entire family can enjoy the Kentucky Horse Park and all it offers, for free! Kentuckians who may not typically encounter close contact with a horse can enjoy hands-on experiences with horses and ponies of all sizes. Join us at the Kentucky Horse Park for a day of free family fun! Free Children’s Activities begin at 3 PM Hat Give-Away Pony & Horse Rides Inflatable Obstacle Courses Arts & Crafts Educational Booths Stadium Activities begin at 6:45 PM Equine Demonstrations and the Rood & Riddle Kentucky Grand Prix
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.
