ARL Mane Event

The Animal Rescue League of Iowa's premier horse event!
Join us at the ARL Kruidenier Second Chance Ranch location for the ARL’s biggest horse event of the year! Enjoy live music, bidding on silent auction items, beverages and appetizers, all while mingling among some of our rescue barn animals. PLUS – experience our two new activities, including hat and boot branding courtesy of Blond Genius and our bourbon pull!
TICKETS & TABLES - Prices will increase on October 1
General Admission: August 6 - September 30
$40
• Delicious appetizers
• Silent auction
• Photo booth
• NEW Bourbon pull
• NEW hat and boot branding courtesy of Blond Genius
VIP Tickets: August 6 - September 30
$70
General admission perks, PLUS:
• Early access happy hour with CEO Tom Colvin (beginning at 5:30pm)
• Free drink ticket
• Premier seating
• Exclusive Mane Event swag item
• 20% off coupon to the Tack Shop and Animal House
Table of 8: August 6 - September 30
$350
• Reserved seating for 8
• General admission perks for each guest
VIP Table of 8: August 6 - September 30
$600
• Premier seating for 8
• VIP admission perks for each guest
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
5:30 PM – VIP Check-in opens
• VIP happy hour with CEO Tom Colvin
6 PM – General Check-in opens
• Hat and boot branding courtesy of Blond Genius and bourbon pull opens, silent auction items available for bidding, appetizers and more!
6:50 PM – Program begins. Includes:
• Welcome message by CEO, Tom Colvin
• Hear about our barn programs and stories about our barn animals
• Learn more about the Kruidenier Second Chance Ranch and how we’re transforming the future of animal rescue
7:30 PM – Auction closes
8 PM – Event concludes
CONTRIBUTE TO MANE EVENT
Want to sponsor this event or donate auction items? We are looking for a variety of items and experiences to include in our silent auction. Auction items may include, but not limited to, the following:
• Gift certificates or gift cards
• Tickets to local events or experiences
• Animal-themed artwork
• Services
• Themed gift baskets
• Lawn & landscaping
• Barn related Items
Donations will be accepted through October 8, 2026, and can be dropped off at our Main Location (5452 NE 22nd St.) during normal business hours. Please email [email protected] to donate or learn more about sponsorship opportunities!
About the ARL’s Kruidenier Second Chance Ranch
The Kruidenier Second Chance Ranch at ARL Main is a safe haven for horses rescued from abuse, neglect and abandonment, and it is also a temporary home for other barn animals waiting for new, loving families. While horses often come to us in very rough shape, we give them the nutrition and care they need to become mentally and physically healthy. Once they’re ready, we help them find loving homes.