Central Kentucky Riding for Hope

05/04/2026

⏳💙 Last week to vote! ⏳💙
Voting for Best of Lexington closes Friday, and we’d love your support.

CKRH is honored to be nominated in THREE categories:
• Best Nonprofit
• Best Equestrian Riding School
• Best Equestrian Instructor

🗳 Vote Here: https://www.votelexington.com/

Every vote helps shine a light on the work our riders, horses, staff, and volunteers do every day. If you haven’t voted yet, there’s still time — and we’d be so grateful.

Thank you for cheering us on and supporting our mission.

05/01/2026

🌞🐴 Adaptive Summer Camps are back — and we can’t wait to welcome our riders!

Registration is officially open for our three-weeks of July camps, with both mounted and non‑mounted options available. Some weeks are designed for participants ages 15+, others for younger riders. If you’re unsure which week is the best fit, just reach out — we’re happy to guide you.

Our camps are created specifically for individuals with disabilities, offering a supportive, confidence‑building environment where campers can connect, grow, and experience the joy of horses. Camps are open to current, former, and brand‑new participants, so feel free to share with anyone who might love this opportunity.

Each camp day includes a mix of indoor and outdoor activities:
✨ Riding
🎨 Horse painting
🧩 Crafts
🌊 Water games
🐴 Grooming
🧠 Non‑mounted equine activities
🍎 Lunch break (bring your own)

We also build in flexibility for allergies, heat, and fatigue, ensuring every camper stays safe, comfortable, and included.

If you know someone who would love a week of fun, connection, and horses, please pass this along.

📩 Message or email our Client Relations Director [clientrelations@ckrh.org] for details + registration.

04/30/2026

Are you registered for this year's North Lime Donut Dash 3K! 🍩🏃

Join the fun on June 20th and support our mission while enjoying one of the sweetest races in town. Every registration helps fuel the life‑changing programs we provide to our community.

Check out the details below and we hope to see you there for a deliciously good time. Registration can be done through the RaceRise website.

BACK FOR A 10TH YEAR!

North Lime Donut Dash 3K & Kid's Donut Run
Saturday, June 20th at 8:00am (Kid's Run at 8:30am)
Wellington Park in South Lexington

YUM!

This is one of our funnest and yummiest races of the year. Run/walk at 3K (1.86 miles) and enjoy fresh North Lime Donuts & Coffee. Super soft commemorative race shirts, free race photos, overall & AG awards and more. The great thing is it all benefits Central Kentucky Riding for Hope.

EARLY BIRD UNTIL 4/30/26 at midnight
3K - $23, Kid's Run - $12

This is the first of 5 of our Summer Treat 3K Series. Look for the other 4 races to open within days. We'll have a special prize/incentive for those who complete all 5 races.

REGISTER at https://runsignup.com/Race/KY/Lexington/NorthLimeDonutDash3K

04/25/2026

🌟 Tickets Are Officially On Sale! 🌟

We’re thrilled to announce that tickets for our upcoming Night of the Stars fundraiser on the 27th are now available. This is one of our most meaningful events of the year, celebrating our mission, our riders, and the incredible community that makes everything possible.

✨ Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with inspiration, connection, and support for CKRH’s life‑changing programs.

🎟️ Purchase your tickets here:
https://onecau.se/_h6aqc1

We can’t wait to Giddy Up and Get Down with you — 80’s style — at Night of the Stars. Let’s make it a night to remember.

04/21/2026

Being recognized year after year is a powerful reminder of the impact our mission has on the community — and how deeply your support fuels our work. These nominations shine a light on our riders, our volunteers, and the life‑changing programs that happen here every day.

Winning would not only celebrate the heart of CKRH, but also help us reach even more individuals who benefit from equine‑assisted services.

💛 You can vote once per day — and your daily support truly matters. Even better, sharing the link helps us reach new supporters and boosts our chances of taking home 1st place across the board.

📣 Please vote daily in the following categories:

AGRICULTURE & EQUESTRIAN
• Equestrian Riding School
– Central Kentucky Riding for Hope

• Equestrian Trainer
– Central Kentucky Riding for Hope

SERVICES
• Nonprofit Organization
– Central Kentucky Riding for Hope

🗳️ Vote here:
https://www.votelexington.com/

Thank you for lifting us up, believing in our mission, and helping CKRH continue to grow and serve. Let’s bring home the win together.

04/13/2026

We are ready to rock and roll into the Spring Session - and so are our volunteers and horses. The barn is buzzing, the arena is prepped, and our herd is more than excited to have their riders + a few new ones back.

Here's to a season full of growth, connection, and horses healing people. Let's ride!

04/01/2026

Wishing a big happy birthday to Pax. Today is his 15th birthday! We celebrated with a few and some extra loves.

03/26/2026

What an unforgettable weekend at the Paul Frazer Horse Show. Saturday saw beautiful weather for our competitors to be out at one of the first shows of the season. Every ride, every smile, and every moment in the arena reflected the heart of this community.

To our sponsors the Paul Frazer Horse Show has always been more than a competition — it’s a celebration of community, compassion, and the belief that horses can change lives. This weekend’s show was a shining example of that spirit, and it simply wouldn’t be possible without the generosity and partnership of our sponsors.

❤️Platinum Sponsors:
Denali Stud
Dever Golf Cars
Foxwood Equine Sports Medicine
Hagyard Equine Medical Institute
LubriSyn HA Family of Products
McCauley's Feeds

💛Gold Sponsors:
Dimples Horse Treats
Doc's Products - OCD Pellets for horses
Athlete Veterinary Services
Kentucky Performance Products

💙Silver Sponsors
Bluegrass Equine Surgery

Iron Tree Saddle Fitting
Ride Like You Ought
Rider’s Relief
Winners Circle Trailer Sales & Service
Peter Morresey, BVSc, MVM

🧡Bronze Sponsors:
The Tack Shop of Lexington
Elizabeth Leatherman

🏆Trophy Sponsors:
Jeannie Brewer ~ Andy Graetz Memorial Trophy

Nancy Herring & Vanessa Coleman ~ Ann Gascoyne Perpetual Trophy

Steve Watkins & Kathy Splinter-Watkins ~ Bryn Wilborn Watkins Memorial Trophy

Pat Kline ~ Carmen Rader-Bowles Trophy

KBC Horse Supplies ~ Irene Roeckel Memorial Trophy

JEQuine/Julia Quattrocchi ~ Mary Elizabeth Hanke Perpetual Trophy

Kari Simon in Honor of Lismore Knight ~ Combined Test Sponsor

Empire Saddlery ~ Class Sponsor

Amy Owens~ Class Sponsor

To our volunteers, who showed up with energy, kindness, and grit from sunrise to sunset, thank you for keeping this show running with so much heart.

To our staff, whose dedication behind the scenes ensures a safe, welcoming, and joyful experience for every participant, we’re grateful for all you do.

And to our competitors, thank you for bringing your passion, sportsmanship, and love for the horse. You make this show shine.

Together, you help carry forward the legacy of the Paul Frazer Horse Show and the mission it represents.

💙🐴 Here’s to another year of connection, community, and the healing power of the horse.

📸Courtesy of Leah Vasquez Photography and Haley Smith Photography

03/21/2026

It's Paul Frazer show day 2026! Dressage and show jumping are underway. Huge thank you to all our amazing sponsors who have supported this event

03/16/2026

From April 8 through May 27, CKRH is honored to offer our spring Veterans Unmounted Program, an eight‑week experience designed to support connection, communication, and community. The program is offered in a small group setting, with each session lasting 1.5 hours.

The program pairs veterans with our therapy horses for unmounted, hands‑on activities that build trust, awareness, and teamwork. No riding is involved — instead, participants work alongside their horse partners on the ground, exploring skills that translate far beyond the barn.

What the program focuses on:

💠Strengthening communication and confidence
💠Building meaningful connections
💠Developing mindfulness and emotional awareness
💠Working with horses in a calm, supportive environment
💠Creating space for veterans to learn, share, and grow together

Our horses offer a unique kind of partnership — steady, honest, and grounding. Combined with the camaraderie of fellow veterans, this program creates a powerful space for healing and connection.

Interested in becoming involved? Email clientrelations@ckrh.org for more information.

03/10/2026

Behind every confident rider and every healing moment in our arena....there's a whole team working quietly behind the scenes to make it possible. Part of this team is Trevor from Bluegrass Equine Podiatry who donates his time, skills, and supplies to trim and specialty shoe the horses in our herd who need it. This generosity means our horses stay sound, comfortable, and ready to do what they do best: create moments of confidence, connection, and possibility.

We're greatful for every partner who helps keep "horses healing people" - including the ones working quietly behind the scenes. Thanks Trevor and the whole Bluegrass Equine Podiatry team for your support.