“Ferdinand’s Ball” Raised 30K For “Old Friends” Of Kentucky Derby
Written by Vegetarian Star on May 3rd, 2010 in Animal Issues.
Rain and muddy track conditions may have dampened the spirits of Kentucky Derby goers (which some activists are more than happy with), but the Ferdinand’s Ball, a charity event to raise money for retired horses wasn’t anything but sunny.
The event hosted by Maria Menounos featured vegetarian food with local ingredients–including a raw food bar with marinated mushrooms stuffed with cashew cheese–and local wine and biodegradable dishware.
According to Louisville.com, five months ago sisters Aimee Wulfeck and Kim Boyle were astonished to find out no Derby ball actually raised money for the horses.
Ferdinand’s Ball was conceived to help “Old Friends,” a group that rescues and retires Thoroughbreds that no longer race.
This year’s ball raised $30,000 dollars, which is enough to help 13 horses for one year.
Old Friends has 70 horses in Georgetown, Kentucky and has recently opened a new farm in Saratoga, New York.
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