Tailsman to Host Annual Derby Event
Gentlemen and ladies from Maryland and beyond will come together on May 3, 2025 to celebrate the fastest two minutes in sports, the Kentucky Derby. The Kentuckians for the day will enjoy mint juleps and Cult Classic beer, and wine while they peruse more than 50 items on the silent auction, pose for a picture in the photo booth, or try their luck at the money wheel. A southern style dinner and live auction will follow the live broadcast of the 151st Derby in Kentucky.
Talisman Therapeutic Riding is a unique organization that provides adaptive horseback riding to veterans suffering from PTSD and children and adults with significant mental, emotional, and physical challenges.
The organization’s Heroes on Horses program supports veterans and assists in the reduction of the suicide rate in Maryland by providing equine-assisted therapeutic activities in retreat-based sessions. Professionally trained staff recognize the challenges faced by veterans and work to affirm each participant’s individuality and value. In a one-day retreat, the group participates in a scheduled program of exercises centered on strengthening mental and physical well-being.
In the adaptive rider program, after an individual assessment, participants work with a certified therapeutic riding instructor to implement his or her own individual lesson plan, designed to address the goals of each rider. The rider performs mounted and unmounted work on or around the horse to build skills that support independence and life outside of the arena.
The Talisman Derby event will be held on May 3rd from 4:30 until 8:00 at the farm at 172 Blue Ribbon Lane in Grasonville. Tickets are $175 per person with all proceeds going to Talisman Therapeutic Riding. For additional information and to purchase tickets go to www.talismantherapeuticriding.org
