Delaware Equine Council

17/10/2026

🎃🐴 Bring your horse—or your walking shoes—for some Halloween fun!

Our friends at the Delmarva Chapter of the American Mustang & Burro Association are hosting their 20th Annual Halloween Trail Ride & Walk! 🍂👻

📅 Sunday, October 25, 2026
📍 Redden State Forest Headquarters, Georgetown, DE
🕙 Registration opens at 10 AM
🎟️ $25 includes the ride/walk, catered lunch, and prizes!

Costumes are optional but encouraged! Please keep the safety of horses and riders in mind when planning your spooky look. 🧙‍♀️🐎

Gather your friends and enjoy a fall day on the trails! See the flyer for details.

17/10/2026

🎓🐴 An evening to celebrate—and support—the future!

Save the date for the Delaware Equine Council Foundation Scholarship Dinner & Fundraiser!

📅 Saturday, March 20, 2027
📍 Gold Room at Harrington Raceway & Casino

Join us for dinner, scholarship presentations, auctions, and fellowship as we support students pursuing careers in equine and agricultural fields. 💙💛

🌟 Become a scholarship sponsor! Businesses, organizations, and individuals can help make educational opportunities possible, with sponsorship levels ranging from $125 to $1,500.

🎟️ Dinner tickets and sponsorships are available online! Visit the website listed on our page and select Foundation & Scholarships for details, tickets, sponsorship options, and scholarship applications.

Help us spread the word—share this post with someone who loves supporting the next generation of our equine community! 🐎

15/10/2026

🎓🐴 Help build the future of Delaware’s equine and agricultural community!

The Delaware Equine Council Foundation offers college scholarships for students pursuing equine, agricultural, and related degrees, along with trade and continuing education scholarship opportunities for equine careers.

💙 Students: Explore the programs and application requirements as you take your next step!

💛 Businesses, organizations, and individuals: Become a scholarship sponsor and help make those next steps possible. Sponsorship opportunities range from $125 to $1,500, with recognition and benefits that vary by level.

Your support helps future equine and agricultural professionals pursue the education and training they need.

📅 Save the date for our Scholarship Dinner & Fundraiser: March 20, 2027, at the Harrington Raceway & Casino Gold Room!

👉 Interested in applying for a scholarship, becoming a sponsor, or purchasing dinner tickets?

Visit the website listed on our page and select Foundation & Scholarships for applications, sponsorship options, and ticket information.

💙💛 Know a future applicant or someone who would love to support them? Please share this post!

14/10/2026

🐴 Taco here, reporting with some exciting DEC news!

My hooves aren’t much help with a keyboard, but thankfully, joining the Delaware Equine Council just got easier! 💻💙💛

You can now sign up or renew your 2027 DEC membership AND pay by credit or debit card—all online!

Whether you ride, drive, compete, or simply love horses, there’s a place for you in our equine community. And from one horse to all my horse-loving friends—thank you for supporting DEC!

👉 Join or renew today:
https://www.delawareequinecouncil.org/membership/

What’s your favorite part of being involved in the horse community? Tell me below! 👇

Signing off,
🐴 Taco, Equine Correspondent

Our mission is to take a pro-active role in the future growth and development of Delaware's equine industry.

12/10/2026

🏁🐴 Last call! Today, October 12, is the RSVP deadline for DEC’s Night at the Races!

Join the Delaware Equine Council for an evening of harness racing, friends, and fun! 💙💛

📅 Monday, October 19, 2026
📍 Harrington Raceway & Casino — Clubhouse Section
⏰ First race: 4:30 p.m.—plan to arrive early!
🏆 DEC race: approximately 6 p.m.

Enjoy reserved tables, a free racing program, a $2 betting voucher, door prize drawings, a winner’s circle photo opportunity, and complimentary cake!

📲 Call or text Jill at 908-216-1079 today to RSVP.

Whether it’s your first race or you’re a longtime fan, we can’t wait to see you there! 🐎

11/10/2026

🏁🐴 Tomorrow is the RSVP deadline for DEC’s Night at the Races!

Join us for an evening of harness racing, friends, and DEC fellowship! 💙💛

📅 Monday, October 19
📍 Harrington Raceway & Casino — Clubhouse Section
⏰ First race at 4:30 p.m.—plan to arrive early!
🏆 DEC race at approximately 6 p.m.

Enjoy reserved tables, a free racing program, a $2 betting voucher, door prize drawings, a winner’s circle photo opportunity, and complimentary cake!

📲 Call or text Jill at 908-216-1079 by tomorrow, October 12, to RSVP.

First-time racegoer or longtime fan—we’d love to have you join us! 🐎

10/10/2026

🐴 Get Your Business in Front of Delaware’s Equine Community!
Advertising opportunities are now available for the 2027 Delaware Equine Industry Directory! Whether you’re a trainer, farrier, veterinarian, photographer, tack shop, farm, equine service provider—or another business serving horse owners—this is a great way to connect with Delaware’s equestrian community all year long.

✨ Why advertise?
• Reach equine owners, trainers, and businesses across Delaware
• Enjoy year-round exposure in the printed directory
• Support and help grow Delaware’s equine industry
• ½-page and full-page ads include a 1-year DEC membership!

📣 Ads start at just $80!
Black & white and color options are available, from ¼-page through full-page ads.

📅 Deadline: December 1, 2026

Need help creating your ad? Just ask! We can help develop one for you; an additional fee may apply.

📩 Questions or ready to advertise? Contact Julie Warrington
[email protected]
[email protected]
📞 302-423-7393

❤️ Help us make the 2027 Delaware Equine Industry Directory a great resource for Delaware’s horse community. Reserve your space today!

09/10/2026

🏁🐴 Have you RSVPed for DEC’s Night at the Races? There’s still time—but **RSVPs are due Monday, October 12!**

Join the Delaware Equine Council for an evening of harness racing, fun, and fellowship! 💙💛

📅 **Monday, October 19, 2026**
📍 **Harrington Raceway & Casino — Clubhouse Section**
⏰ First race: **4:30 p.m.** — plan to arrive early!
🏆 DEC race: **approximately 6 p.m.**

Enjoy reserved tables, a free racing program, a $2 betting voucher, door prize drawings, a winner’s circle photo opportunity, and complimentary cake!

📲 **Call or text Jill at 908-216-1079 by October 12 to RSVP.**

Whether you’re a longtime racing fan or joining us for your first race, we can’t wait to see you there! 🐎

08/10/2026

🐴💙 More rides, more memories, and more DEC fun ahead!

Mark your calendars for the 2027 Delaware Equine Council Horse Show Series at Hollyville Farm, 17420 Minos Conaway Road, Lewes, DE!

📅 April 17 • May 15 • June 12 • September 18
☔ Rain date: October 2

Whether you’re working toward a new goal or enjoying time with your horse and our equine community, we can’t wait to see you in the ring!

🏆 There’s still time to purchase tickets for our 2026 Horse Show Awards Dinner on November 7! Join us to celebrate this season’s riders, horses, and accomplishments.

🎟️ Ticket deadline: October 28
📲 Call or text Joan Greenberg at 631-905-5800 to purchase tickets.

**What’s your horse-show goal for 2027? Tell us below!** 👇