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Sponsor us
Round-Up is our biggest fund raiser supporting rider scholarships, programs and horse care for the year.
We are so grateful for our sponsors and have many levels of recognition.
With over 10k hits on our website and almost 3k social media followers and over 2,000 bidders in our silent auction, we offer great exposure for your business. Our participants, their families, our volunteers and supporters are very loyal to the businesses that support us. Sponsorship opportunities to be recognized on our website, social media, T-shirts, print materials, arena & entry banners is open January 1st - March 15.
We are so grateful for our sponsors and have many levels of recognition.
With over 10k hits on our website and almost 3k social media followers and over 2,000 bidders in our silent auction, we offer great exposure for your business. Our participants, their families, our volunteers and supporters are very loyal to the businesses that support us. Sponsorship opportunities to be recognized on our website, social media, T-shirts, print materials, arena & entry banners is open January 1st - March 15.
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May 1
Silent Auction Opens Online Friday May 15th 5pm-7pm Silent Auction Shopping Horse Show Drill Team Performance Meet the Mini Horses 4-5pm: Quiet Competition for those with auditory sensitivity. 5pm-7pm Free Tasting donated by Dripping Springs Distilling Sweet treats by Playa Bowls Dripping Springs Bake Sale & Snacks for purchase Saturday May 16th 9am – 2pm Silent Auction Shopping Horse Show Drill Team Performance Free Kids Games & Prizes under covered parking Meet the Mini Horses Fire truck, Sherriff's Therapy K9 & Swat vehicle Sweet treats by Playa Bowls Dripping Springs 9am-11am Chick-fila, Coffee, Drinks, Snacks in Concessions 11am-2pm BBQ Plates, Pizza Slices, Snacks, Bake Sale 12pm Voting for Horse of the Year Ends 2pm Silent Auction Closes After the last event Horse of the Year & Raffle Winners announced live on Facebook @REDarenaTX |
The Round-Up Horse Show showcases RED Arena Participants performances and competitions in different events:
Arena Race: This is a competition is for riders of all ability levels to demonstrate their riding skills including core strength for sitting tall, balancing, reaching, visually tracking, communication with horse and team, motor planning & sequencing and/or reining/steering the horse. Place ribbons are awarded for each heat.
Trail Obstacles: Riders are scored on riding skills and/or their tricks on horseback through various trail obstacle challenges. Thank you to our Trail Judges, the Veterinarians and Staff from Austin Equine Hospital. RED Arena Drill Team: Riders who have progressed to independent riding display their skills in this team event. The team works together to learn and execute a riding pattern. Attention and focus are required to remember the pattern and keep safe spacing between the horses. Guest Arena Judges: Brian McCoy, Senator Donna Campbell, Kathy Hildebrandt, Reagan Lowman Trail Judges: Austin Equine Veterinarians & Staff |
Sponsor a Therapy horse
You can show your support for your favorite therapy horse in a fun and personal way by sponsoring them for one year. The full cost to care for one horse for one year is over $10,000 including hay, supplements, medications, veterinary care, farrier services, training, routine exercise and daily care. Donate by check or any 'donate' button online and note your desired sponsorship level. We'll follow up with you to coordinate your special recognition.
Horse Sponsor Recognition Levels |
RED Ribbon $500 |
Blue Ribbon $1,000 |
Reserve Champion $5,000 |
Grand Champion $10,000 |
Your Name By Your Sponsored Horse On Our Website |
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Certificate Of Sponsorship |
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Recognition On Social Media With Picture Of You And Your Sponsored Horse |
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Name On Horse Plaque For The Year |
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30 Minute Grooming Session With Your Sponsored Horse |
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A Framed Picture Of Your Sponsored Horse |
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empowered parent Group
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2nd Tues at 5:30 & Thurs at 12:30
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Join us Tues, Nov. 11 from 5:30-7pm ~ or ~ Thurs. Nov. 13 from 12:30 - 2pm
This is a free support for all parents and care givers of loved ones with disabilities or chronic illness. Come spend time with our sweet therapy horses and experience the calm tranquility they can offer when you connect with them. First 30 mins is gathering with snacks provided by Hope Full Farm, then we'll spend an hour learning how to connect with the horses through ground work.
No horse experience needed. This is for adults only, no registration needed, close toed shoes required. Suggested $25 donation or purchases in the gift shop.
This is a free support for all parents and care givers of loved ones with disabilities or chronic illness. Come spend time with our sweet therapy horses and experience the calm tranquility they can offer when you connect with them. First 30 mins is gathering with snacks provided by Hope Full Farm, then we'll spend an hour learning how to connect with the horses through ground work.
No horse experience needed. This is for adults only, no registration needed, close toed shoes required. Suggested $25 donation or purchases in the gift shop.
Friends of RED Arena for ANY donation or silent auction item valued at less than $200
Please join us in making miracles happen and make our 12th Annual ROUND-UP our best event ever!
- RED Arena Letter of Appreciation.
- Your company name in event program.
- Promotional material included in Rider registration packets.
- Company name listed on the sponsor page of REDarena.org for one year.
- Special “thank you” announcement during the event.
- Company name & website link on REDarena.org for one year.
- Sponsor recognition plaque presented at Wine-Up.
- Company name on more than 1,000 event T-shirts worn by staff, volunteers & riders all year!
- Company arena banner at both RED Arena locations for 1 year.
- Prominent name event on entry banner.
- Two Facebook thank you posts with your company’s website link.
- Your company logo on home page and sponsor page of REDarena.org for one year.
Please join us in making miracles happen and make our 12th Annual ROUND-UP our best event ever!
red arena round-up
May 22 - 23, 2021
At RED Arena's NEW location 2435 W. Fitzhugh Rd. Dripping Springs TX 78620
kinda like Round-UpRound-Up is our annual horse show that provides an opportunity for our riders of all ability levels to compete in fun horse events & be cheered on by our great community.
The weekend includes: The Horse Show BBQ Silent & Online Auction Carnival Games for Kids |
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PRECAUTIONS
The silent auction, check ins, BBQ pick up & announcements will take place under the covered
open air arena at our NEW location in Dripping Springs.
Events are spaced out to avoid gathering groups of people.
Facemasks and 6 ft distancing will be required under the arena when viewing the silent auction, checking in/out.
Riders will be announced on the winners box for a photo op with a horse and their ribbon on:
Saturday 5pm - 7pm & Sunday 11am - 2pm
The silent auction, check ins, BBQ pick up & announcements will take place under the covered
open air arena at our NEW location in Dripping Springs.
Events are spaced out to avoid gathering groups of people.
Facemasks and 6 ft distancing will be required under the arena when viewing the silent auction, checking in/out.
Riders will be announced on the winners box for a photo op with a horse and their ribbon on:
Saturday 5pm - 7pm & Sunday 11am - 2pm
huge silent auction
Online Opens Fri. Oct. 9 through Sun. Oct 18 'till 1pm
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In Person
Saturday 7am - 7pm & Sunday 9am - 1pm
Walk through the open air silent auction with no contact online bidding.
Baskets and gift cards include: local wines & spirits, shopping, dining, art, camps, Dooney & Burke, James Avery,
Kendra Scott, Yetis, PLUS "Take it now" - can't wait for the close of the auction - don't worry, we have options!
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In Person
Saturday 7am - 7pm & Sunday 9am - 1pm
Walk through the open air silent auction with no contact online bidding.
Baskets and gift cards include: local wines & spirits, shopping, dining, art, camps, Dooney & Burke, James Avery,
Kendra Scott, Yetis, PLUS "Take it now" - can't wait for the close of the auction - don't worry, we have options!
BBQ Plates for Pick Up
Saturday 5pm - 7pm
Sunday 11am - 1pm
BBQ pick up with complimentary beer & spirits.
Walk through the open air silent auction with no contact online bidding.
Sunday 11am - 1pm
BBQ pick up with complimentary beer & spirits.
Walk through the open air silent auction with no contact online bidding.
5k/10k Hill Country Trail Run
Saturday 8am
Shady, wide trails around the beautiful Bar 10 Ranch. Chip Timing, Plenty of Parking and Restrooms
$25 for adults (19 and over), $15 for students (18 and under)
Awards for Overall Male/Female & Age Groups
Packet Pick-up Saturday starting at 7:00am
Coffee, drinks & light breakfast available from Runaway Luna.
Shady, wide trails around the beautiful Bar 10 Ranch. Chip Timing, Plenty of Parking and Restrooms
$25 for adults (19 and over), $15 for students (18 and under)
Awards for Overall Male/Female & Age Groups
Packet Pick-up Saturday starting at 7:00am
Coffee, drinks & light breakfast available from Runaway Luna.
Equine Trail Challenge
Saturday & Sunday
Sponsored by Equine Trail Sports.
Bring your horse for a beautiful trail ride and fun obstacles for every level of rider
around Bar 10 Ranch with great prizes.
Sponsored by Equine Trail Sports.
Bring your horse for a beautiful trail ride and fun obstacles for every level of rider
around Bar 10 Ranch with great prizes.
hill country horsepower Poker Drive
Sunday 8am - 1pm
Join us for a fun drive through the hill country, all makes and models are welcome!
Check in at the Hill Country Galleria parking lot next to Wells Fargo on Hwy 71 to draw your first card.
Coffee, drinks & light breakfast available from Runaway Luna 8am-10am.
Then head out to pick up your next cards at the Wildseed Farms and end at RED Arena Dripping Springs
for the final cards, cool prizes for the winning hands, craft beer & BBQ lunch pick up.
Join us for a fun drive through the hill country, all makes and models are welcome!
Check in at the Hill Country Galleria parking lot next to Wells Fargo on Hwy 71 to draw your first card.
Coffee, drinks & light breakfast available from Runaway Luna 8am-10am.
Then head out to pick up your next cards at the Wildseed Farms and end at RED Arena Dripping Springs
for the final cards, cool prizes for the winning hands, craft beer & BBQ lunch pick up.
Vote for Horse of the Year
All our therapy horses are amazing, but only one can be named "Horse of the Year".
The horse with the most donations by 12pm Sunday Oct. 18 wins.
Your donation will help support horse care, feedings and vet expenses.
The horse with the most donations by 12pm Sunday Oct. 18 wins.
Your donation will help support horse care, feedings and vet expenses.
A huge THANKS goes to the over 300 Volunteers who work so hard to make this day so special!
WE LOVE OUR VOLUNTEERS!
WE LOVE OUR VOLUNTEERS!
Thank You to our 2020 Round-Up Chairs
AnneMarie Falcon, Becki Kosub, Brian Strickland, Caroline Juszczak, Diane Albin, Jenn Tully, Jeri Horelica, Julie Froidcoeur, Kate Crowe, Kathy Hildebrandt, Karen Bailey, Karen VanGetson, Kelly Peacock, Larry Feinstein, Lindsey Fetty, Monica Cosby, Nannette Erickson, Sam Camarillo, Sherre Bohls, Stephanie Malcom, Tony Gary, Tracy Miller
AnneMarie Falcon, Becki Kosub, Brian Strickland, Caroline Juszczak, Diane Albin, Jenn Tully, Jeri Horelica, Julie Froidcoeur, Kate Crowe, Kathy Hildebrandt, Karen Bailey, Karen VanGetson, Kelly Peacock, Larry Feinstein, Lindsey Fetty, Monica Cosby, Nannette Erickson, Sam Camarillo, Sherre Bohls, Stephanie Malcom, Tony Gary, Tracy Miller
Thank You to Our 2020 Round-Up Sponsors
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McCoy's Building Supply
Mary Kathleen Hildebrandt Foundation Bohls & Alsguth Family Burdine Johnson Foundation Denbow Company Inc. Hill Country Rally for Kids |
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Dripping Springs Lions Club
Equine Trail Sports Indigo Healing Acupuncture J&B Feed and Hay Lone Star Pediatric Dental and Braces Messina Touring Group Morris Glass - Round Rock Revel WILDE |
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AmaTerra Environmental, Inc.
Avera Law Firm Bee Cave Riding Center Carole Willard Photography Dooney & Bourke Inc. Dripping Springs Crossfit Dripping Springs Youth Sports Assoc. Elite Pools of Austin Furniture in the Raw Hi Tech Motorcars |
Karinda K Equine Photography
Kim Ortiz Portrait Art La Quinta San Marcos Outlet Mall Lakeway Eye Physicians & Surgeons PA Lighthouse Hill Ranch Malone Diesel & Automotive Spicewood Vineyards Sunset Canyon Baptist Church |
how your contribution helps
$200 = a new therapy riding pad and horse girth
$500 = one week tuition for summer camp
$1000 = a full semester of therapeutic riding lessons
$2000 = one year of therapeutic riding lessons
$5,000 = one year of horse care for one horse
$500 = one week tuition for summer camp
$1000 = a full semester of therapeutic riding lessons
$2000 = one year of therapeutic riding lessons
$5,000 = one year of horse care for one horse
Our mission is to empower individuals with disabilities through horses.