Silent Auction Fundraiser
The show will include a silent auction fundraiser for LOPE. The theme of the auction will focus on classics of the equine world, along with best of equestrian living and Texas lifestyle.
The centerpiece of the auction will be a gorgeous Derby hat created by MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS® and milliner Sally Faith Steinmann. This elegant, one-of-a-kind hat has been designed in honor of Wooden Phone, LOPE’s most famous retiree and winner of over $833,000. MAGGIE MAE DESIGNS® is committed to racehorse welfare and has a history of generously supporting adoption charities. They are teaming up with our special silent auction event to help the LOPE ex-racehorses and highlight the sport’s magnificent champions, such as Wooden Phone. Please click here to see the beautiful and vibrant design and to learn more about the artistic inspiration behind it. Similar designs have sold for over $1,600.
Other items in the auction will include quality saddles and tack, equine-themed fine art and photography, restaurant and wine gift cards, equestrian books autographed by their authors and racing memorabilia.
The silent auction is open online for bidding and will culminate with live bidding at the LOPE Benefit Horse Show on 9/17 at Hy Court Farm.
