by Winnie Morgan Nemeth, New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program

Delaware, OH — On Sept. 17 the annual pre-Jug party and charity auction was held in Delaware, Ohio, following the Jugette race in the big tent around the first turn of the famous track.

Trainers, drivers, owners and fans were among the hundreds that came to eat, socialize and bid on unique equine art, driving colors, jewelry, exotic trips, and even a pony which raises money to benefit New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program and the Little Brown Jug Society.

More than $60,000 was raised that evening and industry leaders came out in a big way to offer support. More than 100 silent auction items were presented for the day and ten live auction items were offered in the evening.

Chris Tully photo

Trysta Tetrick drove the peddle horse around for the audience.

The winning bidder of the beautiful paint pony was Adriano Sorella of Canada. Sorella’s trainer, Casie Coleman, did a wonderful job presenting the pony, once again to the large crowd.

Tetrick Racing donated a beautiful life size wooden child’s peddle bike pony which was presented to the crowd by driver Tim Tetrick’s 2-year-old daughter, Trysta, who proudly drove the peddle horse around for the audience.

Overall it is such a special event to see our industry come together and help support our efforts with retired racehorses. The pre-Jug party and auction is a huge fundraiser which helps our mission in providing second careers for Standardbreds coming off the track.

We are so thankful for the many volunteers, donors and financial supporters who help make this event possible and the Little Brown Jug Society for partnering with us.

For more information on New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program, visit www.newvocations.org.