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.
Event venue & nearby stays
3511 Newtown Pike, 3511 Newtown Pike, Lexington, United States
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