11th Annual Driving for Drafts Charity Golf Tournament

Join us for the 11th Annual Driving for Drafts fundraising event to benefit the CT Draft Horse Rescue. This event will be held on Saturday, September 13th at the Portland Golf Course (169 Bartlett St, Portland, CT 06480). Shotgun start at 1:00pm, with check-in beginning at 12:00pm. Enjoy a grilled lunch and a buffet dinner along with raffles and prizes. $150 per person. Sponsorships are also available, including an “In Memoriam” sponsorship to honor a loved one or a pet. Registration closes on September 6th.

To sign up as a participant or become a sponsor, forms are available at https://www.ctdraftrescue.org/2025-golf-registration-and-sponsorship or send an email to: cdhr.golf@gmail.com.

This event is named after Duke, a neglected and emaciated Clydesdale that the CDHR rescued in 2015. After his rescue, it was discovered that Duke was a former Budweiser Clydesdale, and became a local celebrity making appearances at events, including the golf tournament. Sadly, Duke passed away about a year after his rescue.

The CDHR is a non-profit organization (in East Hampton, CT) dedicated to saving the lives of neglected or abused draft horses as well as draft horses headed to slaughter. For more information, volunteer opportunities, or to donate, please visit www.ctdraftrescue.org or www.facebook.com/ctdraftrescue.