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The 22nd Annual All-Thoroughbred Charity Horse Show hosted by New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program is set for May 30-June 1 at Highfields Event Center in Aiken, SC, the organization announced via press release. The largest annual fundraiser for New Vocations, the event promotes the versatility and adaptability of retired racehorses. Many industry organizations like the various HBPA chapters and individual stables or farms are returning as supporters and sponsors for the event. There will be a variety of classes for Thoroughbreds, including hunter, jumper, combined test, pleasure, in-hand, dressage and...

Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga will host its second annual Charity Benefit Concert, featuring The Bacon Brothers, on Oct. 5. The event will take place from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga farm, located at 683 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY. In addition to The Bacon Brothers, the sold-out event will also feature two local favorites, Rich Ortiz and The Wallies Band featuring Gianna Robustiano, who will open the show.     Attendees will enjoy the performance under the stars in a unique farm setting, complemented by a...

The annual ARC Malton Open Day, featuring trainer Julie Camacho's dual Group 1-winning sprinter Shaquille (GB) (Charm Spirit {Ire}), has been set for Sept. 10. Part of the National Racehorse Week initiative, the Malton Open Day--organised by racing charity Racing Welfare--sees 11 trainers, including Camacho, open their yards to the public. In addition, a new partnership with York Racecourse for 2023 lets visitors continue their family day out at the racecourse's YorkMix Family Sunday Raceday. There will be regular appearances by popular children's character, Bluey, throughout the day, as well...

Retraining of Racehorses Racing to Cricket event will also feature 11 lots set to be auctioned to support the racing charity. The event is set for Wormsley Cricket Ground as eight racing teams will square off to win the trophy on Sunday, Sept. 3. The live auction will be held at 1:30 p.m. earlier that day, with charity auctioneer Martin Pope signed on. Bids can be made in advance by 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 2 by email to rorauction@ror.org.uk. Among the auction items are stallion nominations in Group 1...

Over 100 people from across the UK racing industry will participate in the charity hike the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge on Saturday, July 8, Racing Welfare announced on Thursday. Participants will hike 25 miles and climb over 1500 metres as they traverse Ingleborough, Pen-y-ghent and Whernside in Yorkshire in just 12 hours. "As a charity that receives no government funding, we are relying on our supporters and fundraisers more than ever," said Racing Welfare Chief Executive Dawn Goodfellow. To have 100 people taking on this challenge and showing that unified...

The Great Racing Welfare Showdown, a charity boxing event in the parade ring of Newmarket's Rowley Mile, has been scheduled for Saturday, June 17 by Racing Welfare. The competition consists of 22 participants boxing three two-minute bouts, with the boxers a mix of celebrities and racing staff. There will be a required eight-week training programme for those that sign up to participate managed by Derby-based Ultra White-Collar Boxing. Anyone interested in participating, please visit Ultra White-Collar Boxing's website by Apr. 14. All tickets to view the event are available on...

Tickets are now on sale for the Apr. 7 Arena Racing Company Middleham Open Day, a charity event to raise money for Racing Welfare. Trainers Karl Burke, Charlie Johnston, James Horton, Ben Haslam, Foulrice Park Racing, Jedd O'Keeffe, Micky Hammond, and Neil Mechie are all committed to opening their doors to the public. Visitors will look behind the curtain of some of North Yorkshire's most distinguished racing yards. Most yards will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., with Karl Burke's yard opening at 10 a.m. There will also...

The first edition of the Barney Curley Charity Cup will take place at Bellewstown Racecourse on Wednesday, Sept. 28. This event follows on from the Barney Curley race day at the course last September that raised over €100,000 for the late Curley's charity Direct Aid For Africa (DAFA). Jockey Frankie Dettori and trainer Willie Mullins have been named captains of two teams of seven riders that will go head-to-head over two races. The event is sponsored by Gannon City Recovery & Recycling Services Limited and The Gallagher Group. Points will...

The Great Racing Welfare Cycle Challenge will begin at noon on July 16 and last until noon the following day. The cycling event will raise funds for Racing Welfare, with 20 teams of four participating. This challenge sees two people cycling on the route in a 30km-loop, while the other two team members rest at the 'Riders Camp' at Cheltenham Racecourse. Among those saddling up are former champion jockeys Sir AP McCoy, Richard Johnson, Harry Skelton and Oisin Murphy. Trainer Ben Pauling is fielding two teams, while racing broadcasters Sean...

The Kentucky Race Track Chaplaincy will hit the course at the Frankfort Country Club June 27 to raise funds to help continue their mission to minister to the fundamental and spiritual needs of horsemen and women at Kentucky and Southern Ohio racetracks. The golf course is heralded as one of the best in Kentucky and has played host to several events including the Daniel Boone Invitational and the PGA Jr. League. The $125 entry fee includes the green fee, a golf cart, goodie bag, food and beverages, and door prizes....

The ARC Middleham Open Day returned after a two-year Covid-19 hiatus on Apr. 15, and over 3,500 people attended. The charity event raised approximately £30,000 for Racing Welfare, with visitors able to visit yards, as well as observe horses training and swim or work on a water treadmill. In 2021, Racing Welfare provided 1,261 instances of support to 149 beneficiaries in the Middleham area. Chief Executive of Racing Welfare, Dawn Goodfellow said, "It was fantastic to be back for ARC Middleham Open Day after two years due to the pandemic....