Spendthrift Farm is partnering with the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation to sponsor The Iron Horse Challenge April 26, which is known as National Help a Horse Day. Spendthrift will offer 50 tickets for $25 each for fans to visit the farm on April 26 and meet three-time Grade I winner Lord Nelson, who recovered from laminitis. Fans will also be able to see top stallions such as Into Mischief and Malibu Moon.
“Everyone at Spendthrift was distraught when Lord Nelson developed laminitis from a leg infection,” said Ned Toffey, general manager of Spendthrift. “However, his veterinarians were able to save his life using treatments based in part on the research funded by Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation, and he is now enjoying a successful first year at stud.
“We are so grateful for the contributions that Grayson-funded projects have made toward improving equine health, and we are proud to sponsor The Iron Horse Challenge and invite fans to visit us to support a great cause. As a farm that breeds and races, we recognize the significance and benefits of cutting-edge equine research in all aspects of the Thoroughbred industry.”
As part of the sponsorship, Spendthrift will offer a lead gift of $25,000 to Grayson, and individuals who buy a ticket to visit the farm or donate $25 or more to the foundation starting today through April 26 will be entered in a raffle to win one of five V.I.P. tours of Spendthrift over the summer. The V.I.P. tour includes a meeting with four-time champion mare Beholder.
Tickets for the event can be purchased here, and donations to Grayson can be made here.
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