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.

2024 VIP Kentucky Oaks & Kentucky Derby

Churchill Downs 700 Central Ave, Louisville, KY, United States

Celebrate one of Kentucky’s proudest traditions at Churchill Downs and watch live America’s premier and most lucrative races for 3-year-old fillies and colts. The winner of this VIP experience will receive:  Reserved seating for six (6) in box located in Section 324* to the Kentucky Oaks Reserved seating for six (6) in box located in Section 324* to the Kentucky Derby All inclusive of food, beverage, and alcohol Six (6) tickets to the Winner’s Party at the Kentucky Derby Museum after the Kentucky Derby Parking off site (subject to availability) Added Bonus: Tour of TAA-accredited Second Stride *Box tickets may be subject to change and relocation at the sole discretion of Churchill Downs Donated by: Churchill Downs, Inc., Second Stride

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Present at Churchill Downs for Kentucky Derby Week

Churchill Downs 700 Central Ave, Louisville, KY, United States

Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be present at Churchill Downs during Kentucky Derby Week for a variety of exciting events leading up to the running of the 150th Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve which takes place on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be recognized with a named race on the undercard of Champions Day. Champions Day is a celebration of Thoroughbred racing history, and will be held during Kentucky Derby Week on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Following the running of the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance race, a presentation will be made to the winning connections including a branded blanket and branded merchandise. A representative from Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be present to host the winners of the “Off to the Races” VIP Experience online benefit auction. This exciting VIP experience was generously donated by Churchill Downs Incorporated and Second Stride. The winners will enjoy all-inclusive box seats, tickets to the Winner’s Party at the Kentucky Derby Museum and a tour of Second Stride, a Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance accredited organization.

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