Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
FALLBROOK – Supporters and friends of REINS Therapeutic Horsemanship Program and Foundation for Senior Care gathered to watch the historic Kentucky Derby, May 4. For the first time in history, the first-place finisher was disqualified. Attendees at the event waited for the result of the objection on pins and needles. At the end, Country House emerged as the victor of the 145th Kentucky Derby.
The big winner of the day at Horses, Hats and Hope was Linda Pierce who won the Kentucky Derby race raffle with her selection of Country House. Guests enjoyed watching the race on a large jumbo screen that streamed the race live.
The day was filled with many winners. Leighanne Grass won for Best Hat of the Day, and Best Dressed Gent was awarded to Andy Grass.
Guests raved about the Kentucky Derby-inspired cuisine catered by Firehouse Que and Brew, and they sipped on craft beer courtesy of Mike Hess Brewing.
REINS Executive Director Debbie Shinner said, “It is great to have the community come together at our ranch in support of two worthy nonprofits. The services we provide are necessary and I am always in awe of the support that this event brings for our programs.”
The Elite Home Group, Kim Carlson and Ken Follis sponsored the event again as Churchill Downs sponsors. Donegan Burns Foundation and Apreva Hospice were Grandstand sponsors of the event.
Submitted by REINS.
Reader Comments(1)
jnaiman writes:
Technical correction - this year's Kentucky Derby was the first in which the first finisher was disqualified on the day of the race. In 1968 the initially-declared winner failed a drug test.
05/21/2019, 11:11 am