Celebrate 137 Years of Ryerss Farm at “The Happiest Farm on Earth” Brunch & Gala

This fall, Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines will celebrate a remarkable milestone—137 years of providing retired and rescued horses with a safe and loving home. To honor this legacy, we invite you to join us for “The Happiest Farm on Earth” Brunch & Gala, an afternoon of community, celebration, and support for our residents.

The event will be held on Sunday, October 26th, 2025, from 12 to 3 PM at Radnor Hunt in Malvern, PA. Guests will enjoy a delicious buffet brunch, themed silent auction baskets, a surprise table with silent auction items, a live auction, and entertainment by comedian Pat Rocchi. To add to the festivities, we will also be hosting a photo contest where attendees can share their favorite moment from the day. The winning entry, to be announced on October 30th, will receive a free one-year horse sponsorship.

The auction will soon be available online for those unable to attend in person! You’ll be able to bid on baskets and live auction items from the comfort of home and join in the excitement. Stay tuned for details on how to participate.

This event is more than a celebration—it is a way to sustain the mission that has guided Ryerss Farm since 1888. Every ticket purchased and every sponsorship pledged directly supports the care of our retired and rescued horses, providing them with nutritious meals, medical treatment, safe shelter, and the peaceful retirement they deserve. At $125 per person, tickets offer both an afternoon of joy and an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents.

Make a Lasting Impact: Sponsor the Event!

We are pleased to offer sponsorship opportunities at the following levels:

• $500—Pasture Buddy: Includes two event tickets, name and logo on sponsor poster, and social media recognition.

• $1,000—Half Halt Sponsor: Includes four event tickets, name and logo on sponsor poster, and social media recognition.

• $2,500—Hoof Print Sponsor: Includes six event tickets, poster placement at dessert, auction, or buffet table, and name and logo featured on sponsor poster, social media, and event materials.

• $5,000—Stirr-Up Sponsor: Includes naming the signature cocktail, logo on bar napkins, one table for ten guests, banner in Ryerss Farm's barn for October, recognition on sponsor poster, social media, and event materials, plus the opportunity to place promotional materials on tables.

• $7,500—Tail Gait Sponsor: Includes one table for ten guests, commemorative champagne flutes and coffee mugs for the table, a VIP tour of the farm, premium champagne, VIP tickets to a future farm event, and a hayride and bonfire experience.

• $10,000—Mane Sponsor: Includes one table for ten guests, speaking opportunity at the event, logo on brunch napkins, recognition across social media and event materials, opportunity to place promotional materials on tables, banner display at the event and on the Route 23 hay wagon in October, poster placement at registration, VIP farm tour, and recognition on sponsor poster.

Your sponsorship will go beyond the event; it will provide essential resources for our residents in retirement. It is a meaningful way to support animal welfare, align your brand with a compassionate cause, and make a lasting impact. For custom sponsorship

opportunities, please contact Karen Walter at karen.walter@firstbanknj.com.

Please complete the online interactive form to reserve your tickets or sponsorship package. If you would prefer to pay by check, please fill out the printable form, make the check payable to Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines, and return it to: Ryerss Farm, 1710 Ridge Road, Pottstown, PA 19465, c/o Brunch Gala.

We hope you will join us on October 26th as we gather to celebrate 137 years of compassion, community, and commitment to equine welfare. Together, we can make this milestone one to remember and continue the legacy of care that makes Ryerss Farm “The Happiest Farm on Earth.”

Unable to Attend? Here’s How You Can Still Make a Difference

For those unable to attend the Brunch & Gala, there are still many meaningful ways to support Ryerss Farm's mission. A direct donation is one of the most impactful gifts you can make, as every contribution helps provide food, medical care, and safe shelter for our retired and rescued horses. Whether large or small, your donation sustains the farm and ensures that each resident lives their days with dignity, comfort, and love.

In addition to giving, you can also support Ryerss Farm by volunteering. Volunteers are essential to the farm's daily operations, assisting with everything from the gift shop and events to horse care and farm upkeep. If you are looking for a more hands-on way to make a difference, volunteering is a wonderful opportunity to connect with our mission and become part of the Ryerss community.

We also encourage you to join us at other upcoming events. Gatherings such as the Blessing of the Animals on October 4th and the Holiday Open House on December 6th are wonderful occasions to experience the spirit of Ryerss Farm, connect with fellow supporters, and continue celebrating the horses who call our farm home.

Your involvement makes a difference, whether through a donation, volunteering, or attending future events. Every action you take helps us carry forward our 137-year legacy of compassion and care for equines.