Tenth Annual Barnyard Ball Fundraiser

A preview of our July 10 LIVE auction items:

• ‘Silent Grace’ framed print from award-winning series Discovering the Horses of Sable Island by Drew Doggett, valued at $6,325. Image size 32" x 48" and framed size is 59.5 x 43." Print donated by the artist, Drew Doggett. Framing generously donated by Jenner Custom Framing.
• ‘Cavallo Nero’ (Black Stallion) bronze sculpture by award-winning and classically trained bronze sculptor and Vermont artist Elaine Franz Witten. Size: 17.5″H x 10″W x 5″D valued at $3,000
• A one week stay in a charming Yarmouth, Maine, home (pictured above)! One Week Stay in July/August 2026 (must book by January 1, 2026), 2 bed/2 bath, valued at $1,750 with pictures and more info HERE.
• A one week house stay on Lily Pond, with access to Lake St. Catherine, 2 bed/1 bath, good through July 10, 2026, valued at $2,810 with pictures and more info HERE.

If you won't be able to attend the live auction on July 10, please fill out and return our absentee bid form!

Please join us for this year's Barnyard Ball fundraiser in support of our work to rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home abused, neglected, and slaughter bound horses in need. We will enjoy dinner, dancing, live music from the Happy Hour Trio, an auction, and some very special equines from the rescue to visit with! Casual attire and prizes for the best dressed Western Style. This year’s Barnyard Ball will be on July 10th at 5:15 pm at The Old Gray Barn located at 1582 VT-30 in Rupert (a five minute drive from the H.N. Williams Store in Dorset and about 15 minutes from the Manchester Roundabout).

• Auction - a LIVE auction July 10 preceded by an online auction that kicks off in June
• Dinner
• Live music from the Happy Hour Trio
• Door prizes and prizes for best dressed Western Style.
  
• All proceeds benefit The Dorset Equine Rescue

We are looking forward to this year's Barnyard Ball with great anticipation. Your support will help us to further our mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home abused and neglected horses in need. Thank you!

This year we are kicking off our fundraiser with an ONLINE auction, which you can find HERE. Bidding begins in June! This is separate from the LIVE auction.