8th Annual Driving for Drafts!

Join us for the 8th Annual Driving for Drafts fundraising event to benefit the CT Draft Horse Rescue. This event will be held on Saturday, September 17th 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, auctions, 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 1st.

To sign up as a participant or become a sponsor, forms are available at https://www.ctdraftrescue.org/2022-golf-registration or send an email to: cdhr.golf@gmail.com.

ABOUT THIS EVENT: In 2015, the CT Draft Horse Rescue (located in East Hampton, CT) rescued a neglected, emaciated Clydesdale from shipping to a slaughter auction in PA to soon discover that this horse was Duke, a former Budweiser Clydesdale. As he regained his health, Duke quickly became a local celebrity at the CDHR, making appearances at events, including the golf tournament, and posing for pictures with visitors. Sadly, Duke passed away about a year after his rescue, surrounded by his loving volunteer caretakers. To honor Duke’s memory, the CDHR named this annual golf tournament after him.

The CDHR is a non-profit organization 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.