UPCOMING EVENTS

CDHR always has something going on!
Check out our Calendar of Events to see what we are up to!


CDHR at Equine Affaire
Nov
7
to Nov 10

CDHR at Equine Affaire

We will have a booth at the Equine Affaire from November 7th - 10th at The Big E, 1305 Memorial Ave. West Springfield, MA. Come stop by to talk about CDHR and volunteering opportunities.  CDHR retail available will be available for purchase, including our new “Saved - Equine Rescues of Connecticut” book fundraiser!  We will be in booth 2312 in the Stroh Building.

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CDHR Oktoberfest 2024
Oct
20

CDHR Oktoberfest 2024

Please join us for the 13th annual CDHR Oktoberfest celebration at Connecticut Draft Horse Rescue’s farm, Autumn Ridge. There will be hay rides, food, raffle items, CDHR retail, local vendors, kids activities, and even a tack sale. Admission is free!

Interested in becoming a vendor? Please click here for information: https://www.ctdraftrescue.org/vendorform-oktoberfest

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Call for Artists - "Save a Horse - Buy Art!" juried art show & sale
Oct
1
to Oct 12

Call for Artists - "Save a Horse - Buy Art!" juried art show & sale

Save a horse - buy Art!

Juried Art Show and Sale to Benefit CDHR

at the Essex Art Association Gallery

Calling all painters, photographers, and fiber artists!  To enter your artwork for consideration, please send a high-quality digital image to CDHRartshow@outlook.com between October 1st and October 12th, including your name, address, phone, and 4-sentence artist bio. Each submission must include the medium (painting/photography/fiber art), the artwork title, dimensions, and the selling price.  We
are pleased to share that Carol Dunn will be our juror again.  The first entry is $25, subsequent entries are $5 each. No limit to number of entries. Payment via PayPal to ctdraftrescue@aol.com.  Payments via check go to CDHR Art Show, PO Box 273, East
Hampton, CT 06424.  Please submit payment with entry.

All accepted entries will be notified via email and on CDHR's Facebook page by October 17th.  Art must be wired and ready to hang, no greater than 35 pounds.  All works must be
original and for sale, with a 30% commission to CDHR.  No AI-generated work will be accepted. No direct copies, giclee, crafts, or usage of other artists' work will be accepted.
No artwork will be accepted that was in previous CDHR art shows. All accepted art must be hand-delivered to the Essex Art Association Gallery on October 24th from 5pm to 7 pm. 
CDHR and its agents assume no liability for damage, loss, or theft of submitted work.

Awards:  Best of Show, Viewers' Pick, Best Painting, Best Photo, Best Fiber Art.  We encourage artists to attend the opening reception on Friday, October 25th from 6-8 pm.

Questions?  Please email CDHRartshow@outlook.com.  We look forward to your entries!

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Concert Under the Stars
Sep
21

Concert Under the Stars

CDHR presents “CONCERT UNDER THE STARS”, a magical night of music featuring local favorites, the Marty Q Band and Rock Landing! Gates open at 3 pm and live music will be performed from 5 to 9 pm at The Farm at Carter Hill. All proceeds to benefit the rescue horses of CDHR. Tickets are $30, kids under 10 free! Purchase tickets below:

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CDHR's 10TH Annual Driving for Drafts Charity Golf Tournament
Sep
14

CDHR's 10TH Annual Driving for Drafts Charity Golf Tournament

We are absolutely delighted to announce our 10TH ANNUAL Driving for Drafts Charity Golf Tournament!

We want to say a draft-sized THANK YOU to Connecticut Horse Cremation, our tournament sponsor for a decade. We appreciate your generous support and kindness over the years.

Driving for Drafts will be at the Portland Golf Course for the 10th year on Saturday, September 14th.

For registration and sponsorship opportunities, please click here:

https://www.ctdraftrescue.org/2024-golf-registration

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CDHR at the Haddam Neck Fair
Aug
30
to Sep 2

CDHR at the Haddam Neck Fair

We will have a booth at the Haddam Neck Fair from August 30th through September 2nd! We will have retail items, information about our events, volunteering, and more!

Link to more info: https://www.haddamneckfair.com/

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