CKRH: Used Tack Sale

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

A much-anticipated event by horse enthusiasts, our annual Used Tack Sale is held at our center within the Kentucky Horse Park. This sale is one of the largest in the Bluegrass region for equestrians to purchase gently used tack, riding apparel, and other barn necessities at greatly reduced costs. Don’t miss this annual Tack Sale that transforms our arena into a treasure chest of amazing finds and even better deals. This year’s event will be Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. From seasoned equestrians to new horse owners, everyone can find exactly what they need. And with proceeds benefitting CKRH, you don’t have to feel guilty about buying another horse blanket or pair of boots. Plan on attending? RSVP HERE! Cleaning out your tack room? We accept donations to the Tack Sale year-round!

James River Horse Foundation: Fall Open Barn

James River Horse Foundation River Road West, Goochland, VA, United States

Join us for an opportunity to meet our horses and discover how our program supports former racehorses and the women who care for them. Take a tour of our barn facility and explore the various ways you can support JRHF! The event is free and open to the public. Parking is available and vans will shuttle visitors to and from the site. People of all ages are welcome. This is a successful public and private partnership. See how your community is supporting and helping horses and people. The event is located at the James River Center on River Road West in Goochland County.

Secretariat Center: Brunch & Bubbles

Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Lexington, KY, United States

Details Brunch and Bubbles will be hosted on October 13th at Fasig-Tipton, 2400 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511. The event is from 9am - 12pm and will include brunch, a mimosa bar, a silent auction, and a live auction to benefit the Secretariat Center. Tickets Click the link below to purchase through Horse Country Tours. All proceeds benefit the Secretariat Center. Link: Secretariat Center Bluegrass Brunch and Bubbles at | AnyRoad Sponsorship Opportunities Click HERE to donate an auction item, sponsor a table or another sponsorship opportunity. MORE INFO ON SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

2024 VIP Maryland Million Day

Laurel Park Race Track 198 Laurel Race Track Rd, Laurel, MD, United States

Celebrate Maryland breeding and racing and witness Maryland’s best Thoroughbreds compete for top purses and awards of over $1 million. The winner of the VIP experience will receive:  VIP Clubhouse table for four (4) One (1) room for two (2) nights at The Hotel at Arundel Preserve Dinner for two (2) at The Hotel at Arundel Preserve One (1) The Hotel at Arundel Preserve spa bathrobe Added Bonus: One (1) Maryland Million swag bag   Donated by: 1/ST Racing, Hotel at Arundel Preserve

Hope’s Legacy: Animal Control Officer Open House

Hope's Legacy Equine Rescue 2080 Castle Rock Road, Afton, VA, United States

Sign up for this training session open to Animal Control Officers throughout Virginia. Are you an Animal Control Officer that would like more experience and training with equines? These open houses provide an opportunity for our community ACO to learn and practice necessary equine handling in preparation for equine seizures and cases involving equines. Attendees practice haltering, leading, and trailer loading in addition to learning about basic equine body language, equine body scoring, and how to approach scared/nervous/upset equines. Email Sarah at programs@hopeslegacy.com to register.

Equine Rescue of Aiken: Oyster Roast and Low Country Boil

Equine Rescue of Aiken 532 Glenwood Drive, Aiken, SC, United States

Our annual Oyster Roast and Low Country Boil is a not to be missed event!  Live Music, all you can eat Oysters and Low Country Boil, beverages, silent auction, live auction and more fun than ever! Mark your calendars and follow us on Facebook for updates and details.

Redwings Horse Sanctuary: Equine Photography Workshops With the Essence Captured Equine Photography Group Afternoon Workshop

Time & Location Oct 18, 2024, 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM Paso Robles, 6875 Union Rd, Paso Robles, CA 93446, USA About the event Calling all Equine Photography enthusiasts!  Come learn from three experienced equine photographers (Lori Sortino, Deb Hofstetter, and Cathy Wallace) who have worked together since 2019 photographing horses.  Together we have produced thousands of horse images, including portraits, action, running, jumping, detail, artistic, technical, competition, and candids.  We will teach you how to capture great horse images under various conditions, and how to work with the real world challenges of backgrounds, lighting, and horse behavior!   Workshop Limited to 8 participants.   Where will the Workshop Take Place? We will be photographing the horses (and burros if you wish!) at Redwings Horse Sanctuary, located at 6875 Union Rd. Paso Robles, CA 93446  The Sanctuary is about 20 minutes from town.   What's included in this workshop? Friday Oct 18, 2024 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.AFTERNOON WORKSHOP ~ The PM workshop gives us the opportunity to shoot with beautiful end of day light and possibly some sunset colors, depending on the weather.  We’ll start in the early afternoon with a review of equine photography, then we’ll show you how to take portraits using the shade of a barn and natural lighting along with post processing edits to perfect the final image.  After an early dinner we'll head out to explore the sanctuary and find horses in pastures to photograph while the light gets better (sun lower on the horizon).  We’ll wrap up when we run out of light!   Cost SILVER   Early Bird Registration    $250    ~ (ends 30 days prior to workshop) BRONZE Workshop Registration    $300 GOLD     Workshop Registration     $400    ~ (includes Redwings swag, i.e. t-shirt, hat, stickers)   This is a FUNDRAISER for Redwings, and your generosity is appreciated.  If your budget allows, please select the GOLD registration.  There will be no refunds, but you can transfer your registration to another participant if you are unable to attend after you have registered and paid.  Thank you.   Register Here: https://forms.gle/dMQfyu91ayvgtti36   Redwings’ mission is to eliminate the causes of equine suffering through education and community outreach programs, rescue abused and neglected equines, and provide permanent sanctuary or selected adoptive homes for those equines.

LongRun Graduate Show and Open House

LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society 5674 Fifth Line, Hillsburgh, Ontario, Canada

The 2nd Annual LongRun Graduate Horse show is scheduled for Saturday, October 19, 2024! Join us for a great day of fun, prizes and see the variety of ways our LongRun grads are thriving in their second careers! Ribbons will be awarded 1st-5th with cash prizes as well as overall division winners. Bring cash for prize draws, used/like new tack sale and for the BBQ lunch! Click here to download the registration form Please contact lauren.millet@gmail.com or info@longrunretirement.com for any questions!