Central Kentucky Riding for Hope, a 44-year-old nonprofit that offers a variety of equine-assisted therapies and activities for people of all ages, hosts its inaugural Benefit Match featuring Lexington Polo and tailgating at the Secretariat Field at the Kentucky Horse Park on Sunday, Sept. 28.
“We are extremely grateful to Lexington Polo for presenting this benefit, which will be their final polo event of the season,” CKRH Executive Director Pat Kline said. “We look forward to outstanding polo action and the chance for us to enjoy a beautiful fall afternoon with our many friends and supporters and have fun with a tailgate competition that recognizes the best fall theme.”
Schedule of events:
- 1:30 p.m. Gates open
- 1:30-3 p.m. Live music with the Will Padgett Trio
- 3 p.m. Polo match begins
- 4:30 p.m. Trophy presentation to the winning team, runner-up team, MVP, Best Playing Pony and best fall decorated tailgate
The event also will include a halftime divot stomp ceremony with complimentary apple cider along with a meet and greet with CKRH minis.
Tailgate sponsorships are available for $100 each and include VIP parking and entry into a competition for the best decorated tailgate with the theme of fall.
To reserve a spot and for more information, email develop@ckrh.org. General admission is $10 per person (free for kids 12 and under). Tickets will be sold upon entry.
In a campaign at the event titled “Help us fill the wheelbarrow,” attendees may donate fly spray and vet wrap to CKRH to help the program stock up on supplies for its herd of 27 therapy horses and ponies of all breeds.
CKRH, which has seven Thoroughbreds, is a benefactor of Thoroughbred Charities of America and works closely with Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.
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