The 2021 LOPE Benefit Horse Show is October 23 →
When I sat down to list our 2020 results, it didn’t seem like a big list (at first). In essence, we reexamined our priorities and deepened our work — we focused on the most important things to our supporters (and to the horses). It isn’t the flashiest set of numeric results (like hundreds of horses […]
Warhorse Education Programs at the Tipping Point Recently, we shared the experiences of young people whose lives were changed at LOPE. I hope you enjoyed reading about their learning journey (so sincerely expressed in their own words). But none of those stories would be possible without the warhorses. These incredible track athletes are the “professors” […]
Youth Education Programs at the Tipping Point Recently, we posted our Poised for Impact goals for 2020. LOPE is at an exciting tipping point! For years, we’ve been slowly building innovative education programs for teens and warhorses. We’ve seen over and over again how their lives change together – by helping, teaching and learning from […]
Jewel has been a LOPE intern since the summer. Here’s a wonderful quote from her mother about the LOPE internship: “My daughter was given the opportunity to become a LOPE Intern for this past summer and jumped at the chance. While I knew she loved having the additional time with horses and looked forward with […]
Youth and Warhorse Education Programs at the Tipping Point Big changes start with small steps. Each small step builds on the next one. Progress seems slow. Then suddenly momentum takes over — and everything snowballs into bigger results. This is happening now at LOPE. For years, we’ve been slowly building programs for warhorses and youth […]
The LOPE barn needs some repairs and upgrades by November! LOPE always has rehab horses and older racing warriors during the winter months. Last year, our barn was constantly full due to horses in need of stall rest as well as inclement weather (sleet, below freezing temps). Our barn was so heavily used that it […]
The 2018 LOPE Benefit Show Raffle features fun, high-value items and is a super easy way to support LOPE! 2X Treaty Oak Packages Bottles of the premium Treaty Oak Spirits, including the brand-new Ghost Hill Bourbon and Antique Gin! Six-person VIP tour and tasting at the lovely Treaty Oak distillery facility Treaty Oak speciality pint glasses There […]
Dante 1992-2018 — owned and loved by Deborah Holbrook Dante was a gift from my wonderful daughter-in-law, Celeste. An OTTB, he possessed great movement and a personality to match! Retired from racing after a shoulder injury in the starting gate, we tried to find more information about his racing career along with his JC registered […]
Why bother with tough, complicated horses? There are many horses who are calm, sound, well-mannered and easy to ride/train. With these horses, you can concentrate on your own riding goals (competitive or recreational). Many trainers have the perspective that challenging horses (especially troubled or injured ones) will only hold you back from bigger accomplishments. Wouldn’t […]
LOPE is a nonprofit organization devoted to preparing at-risk horses for new careers, while inspiring young people through horsemanship education. We have launched a new videography internship for graphic design/video students who aspire to become professionals in the creative industry. Description and Duties Candidate Requirements Top consideration will be given to candidates in collegiate graphic […]
This is Flavor’s face at feeding time. He stares so sadly that we feel compelled to bring him food immediately. But we fight that impulse. Because Flavor is a very easy keeper (he is portly, to be honest). He thinks this is very cruel of us. He is hoping someone sees this photo and sends him food (since he is clearly starving lol). Flavor is one of our senior warhorses. He is permanently retired at LOPE and does a great job babysitting the rehab horses here. Flavor raced till age 11, winning over $310K in 71 races! If you want to send Flavor a food care package, pls donate at the link. #flavor #warhorse #ottb #champion #claibornefarm #kybred
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