events
aug 2
lope youth education
3:00 - 9:00 PM
Free learning lab open to all K-12 students, teachers and parents
Lonestar Outreach to Place Ex-Racers (LOPE) is a 501(c)(3) Texas charity that helps at-risk racehorses find new purpose, while inspiring young people through horsemanship education.
Learning Lab for Youth (K-12):
-Demos and mini-science/veterinary lessons with track pony horses as teachers. (no riding)
-Presentation of LOPE and Horse Wise teaching methods.
-Extended Q&A with guest speakers, including Texas State Veterinarian, a horse trainer, and an outrider.
-Tour of race barn area. (if weather & race schedules permit)
Night Races + Family Fun Night:
-Special Grandstand seating for LOPE guests and youth groups. (including teachers and parents)
-Free tickets to watch the races.
-Informal Q&A with race trainers and jockeys during the races.
-Family Fun Night activities included free of charge. (Bounce castles, face painters, pony rides, petting zoo)
Please RSVP to [email protected] to guarantee a spot in the special seating area.
events
Aug 8
Diamond Dig
Gates open: 5:00 PM
Dress comfortably because we are digging for diamonds!
- Dig for a hidden diamond pendant necklace valued at $2,500 on our track after the 7th live race of the night. All ladies ages 18+ are invited to come down to the track and search for it. First to find the necklace gets to keep it!
- Live racing post time is 6:15PM
- Parking is free.
Sponsored by Americus Diamond
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Aug 16
Weenie Dog Races
Gates open: 5:00 PM
Help us close out the live racing season with weenie dog races!
- Weenie dog races are between the horse races. Winner of each dog race will compete in a final race for their change to win $500 in CASH!
- Kids 5 & under get in FREE.
- Live racing post time is 6:15PM.
- Parking is free.
- Only dogs racing are permitted into the park this night.
Click here to register your dog
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