Coachella Valley Horse Rescue Raising Hay Fundraiser

Coachella Valley Horse Rescue \(CVHR\) will host its 4th annual “RAISING HAY” fundraiser at the historic J & J Ranch \(58300 Almonte Dr. La Quinta, CA\) on Saturday, December 12. This charity event will raise money to support the ongoing rescue operations and equine-assisted wellness programs offered at the Coachella Valley Horse Rescue facility in Indio, CA.  The rescue currently takes care of 16 horses, including mules, and two potbelly pigs, thanks to dedicated staff and dozens of volunteers, and has adopted out approximately one hundred horses across its history in the desert.  The evening will kick off at 3:30 PM with light appetizers and the opening of the silent auction, which features beautiful artwork, jewelry, sports tickets, local festival tickets, and gift certificates for dining, golf, activities, spa and wellness services. In keeping with the western/ranch theme, Croux & Co. Catering will provide a BBQ Dinner \(including a vegetarian/vegan option\) starting at 4:30 PM. The event will include a DJ, line dancing, a veterans tribute, silent and live auction, a beer, wine, and soft drink bar.   Volunteers will provide information about the rescue, including horse sponsorship, adoption, and volunteer opportunities. Ideal holiday gifts and CVHR merchandise will be available for purchase.    The funds support operational costs at the horse rescue for the first quarter of 2027, which covers items such as hay and feed, nutritional supplements, medical and dental services, hoof care, horse care supplies, professional services, specialized treatments and equipment for the horses. Money raised will also support some program costs for their equine-assisted youth and veterans wellness and enrichment programs.  This event is made possible by the generous support of John K. Miller of Premier Real Estate Group, presenting sponsor, and James Blanton, who have donated the use of their beautiful, historic ranch for the event.  Prior to the fundraiser, on Dec. 5, Contour Dermatology, Dr. Timothy Jochen, Rancho Mirage has invited Coachella Valley Horse Rescue to be the recipient from their "Day of Beauty.” Horse rescue volunteers will be present, along with "Oreo", a popular mini horse from the rescue and a portion of proceeds from services and products sold on Dec. 5 at Contour Dermatology will be donated to the rescue. For the Raising Hay fundraiser, pre-sale tickets may be purchased online for $100 per person  at cvhorserescue.org/fundraiser. Tickets may also be purchased via Zelle at treasurer@cvhorserescue.org,  or for “will call” tickets, contact Linda Dondero at 310-529-7000, or purchase tickets at the door for $125 per person. 100% of the proceeds from ticket sales, the silent auction, and merchandise and beverage sales benefit the horse rescue.