EquiConnect: Community Equine Day 2026

Schedule

Sat Oct 17 2026 at 10:30 am to 02:30 pm

UTC-04:00
Location

3511 Newtown Pike | Lexington, KY

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EquiConnect — an event designed to connect the local community and the equine industry through inclusive and fun experiences for all.
About this Event

Join Us for the 3rd Annual EquiConnect: Community Equine Day!
Date: Saturday, October 17th, 2026
Location: Spy Coast Farm Equine Education Center | 3511 Newtown Pike | Lexington, KY 40511
Time: 10:30AM - 2:30PM

Get ready for a family-friendly afternoon full of fun, creativity, and connection at EquiConnect: Community Equine Day—an event designed to bring the equine industry and our local community together!

Whether you're a lifelong horse lover or just curious about horses, this event is your chance to learn, explore, and enjoy hands-on activities for all ages. Kids will love painting horseshoes, building their own pool noodle ponies, and getting their faces painted—while adults can connect with a wide range of equine professionals and organizations sharing what they do and how you can get involved.

What to Expect:

🍔 Free lunch and desserts
🐴 Horse-themed crafts and activities for kids - pony photo booth, noodle horses, horse shoe painting, and more!
🏇 Hobby horsing – stick horse races, mini jumping, and barrel racing (on foot!)

🎭 Face painting
🐐 Petting zoo with friendly farm animals
🐎 Live horse demonstrations - show jumping and cart driving
🤝 Meet-and-greet with local equine businesses and service providers - complete an activity
📚 Learn how to get involved in the horse industry—no experience needed!

Our Mission:
To engage the local community with the equine industry through approachable, inclusive, and fun activities for all ages and experience levels.

Whether you're looking to volunteer or work in the industry; come and enjoy a day out with the family—EquiConnect is the perfect place to start.

Come learn, engage, and have fun with us!


Agenda

🕑: 10:30 AM
Registration Opens

Info: All guests must check-in at the registration table to receive meal tickets and raffle tickets.


🕑: 10:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Passport Book

Info: Visit all the booths to receive a stamp or sticker in your passport book. Turn in your completed book to the registration table to receive a prize!


🕑: 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Lunch Available (Burgers, Hot Dogs, Vegetarian Option)
🕑: 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Dessert Available (Mister Softee, Kona Ice, Kettle Corn)
🕑: 10:30 AM - 02:30 PM
Farm Animal Petting Zoo with Eastern Kentucky University
🕑: 10:30 AM - 02:30 PM
Hobby Horsing Activities
🕑: 10:30 AM - 02:30 PM
Craft Station
🕑: 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Face Painting
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
Jumping Demonstration with Spy Coast Farm

Info: Event will take place in the indoor arena.


🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Cart Driving Demonstration with American Driving Society Inc.

Info: Event will take place in the indoor arena.


🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Raffle Prizes Announced

Info: Must be present to win.


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Where is it happening?

3511 Newtown Pike, 3511 Newtown Pike, Lexington, United States

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Tickets

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