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SARATOGA SPRINGS — This August Equine Advocates will host their 18th annual Saratoga Gala at the Canfield Casino in Saratoga Springs.
Equine Advocates, a national non–profit organization was founded in 1996 and has since become recognized in advocating for the protection, rescue and providing sanctuary to racing horses.
In honor of this year’s Advocates’ award recipients Staci Hancock and Carol and Tracy Farmer, the theme of the night will be Kentucky. Staci Hancock who owns Stone Farm in Paris, Kentucky with her husband, Arthur B. Hancock III, will receive the humanitarian Safe Home Equine Protection Award as a co-founder and the managing member of the Water Hay Oats Alliance (WHOA).
Carol and Tracy Farmer will be honored with the 2019 Ellen and Herbert Moelis Equine Savior Award. They were among the original founders of the Kentucky Equine Humane Center.
They joined Kentucky Congressman Ed Whitfield, the late John Hettinger, the Hancock’s and others to try to pass the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act in 2005. Since then, they have been advocates against horse slaughter and supporters of Equine aftercare and rescue.
Additionally, they are owners of Shadowlawn Farm in Midway, Kentucky and are the proud owners and breeders of Sir Winston, winner of this year’s Belmont Stakes.
This year’s gala is featuring a live auction that will include some items and experiences including tickets to the 2020 Masters Golf Classic in Augusta, Georgia, a week’s stay in a luxury condo in Cabo, Mexico that is owned by Hall of Fame Jockey, Gary Stevens and a Meet and Greet with the 2018 Triple Crown Winner, Justify, in Kentucky and will receive one of his priceless halters. There will also be an original oil by the late, great artist, Peter William who was famous for his scenes of Saratoga. The piece is valued at $12,000.
Tickets are $250 per person. To purchase tickets or for more information, call 518-392-0175 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
