TALISMAN TO HOST 3rd ANNUAL DERBY EVENT
Talisman Therapeutic Riding (TTR) will host their 3rd annual Derby Live! on May 3rd from 4:00 until 8:00 pm. The event will be on the grounds of the historic Talisman Farm located along the Chesapeake Bay in Grasonville. Tours of the farm will be available beginning at 3:30.
Talisman Therapeutic Riding provides a unique form of healing through the use of horses and nature. TTR is the first therapeutic riding center on Delmarva to be open year round and the first professionally operated TR center in Queen Anne’s County. TTR serves children and adults, as well as Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, who would benefit from the wholelistic programs.
Guests will enjoy mint juleps while they watch rider demonstrations by the Wicomico Hunt Club and TTR’s own equestrians, peruse the silent auction items, and enjoy bourbon tastings supplied by Makers Mark.
After a live telecast of the Kentucky Derby, Saucy Salamander will serve a Southern fare dinner that will be followed by the award for the best Derby hats – men’s and women’s – and a live auction. Annapolis Towne Park will provide valet parking and tours of the historic property on their six-person people movers.
“This is our signature event,” said Anne Joyner the founder and TTR President, “and one that provides major financial support for our young riders and veterans.”
Ticket are $85 per person and include dinner and drinks. For further information go to www.talismantherapeuticriding.org or call 443-239-9400.