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Retama Park, LOPE Racehorse Charity Team Up For Youth Education Event July 13 at Retama Park
LOPE and Retama Park will team up on Saturday, July 13, to host a Youth Education Event at the racetrack near San Antonio, Texas.

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Retama Park, LOPE Racehorse Charity Team Up For Youth Education Event July 13 at Retama Park

SELMA, TX–JULY 5, 2024–Retama Park and LOPE Racehorse Charity will team up on July 13 to host a Youth Education Event at Retama Park.

The event is open to all K-12 students, teachers, and parents. Four-H, FFA, and Pony Club members are especially welcome.

Learning Lab for Youth (K-12) – 3 pm – 6 pm

• Demos and mini-science/veterinary lessons with track pony horses as teachers (no riding)
• Presentation of LOPE and Horse Wise teaching methods
• Extended Q&A with guest speakers, including a Texas State veterinarian, horse trainer, and outrider Julio Ochoa.
• Tour of race barn area (if weather and race schedule permits)

Night at the Races + Family Fun Night 6 pm – 9 pm

• Special Grandstand seating for LOPE guests and youth groups (including teachers and parents)
• Free tickets to watch the races
• Informal Q&A with race trainers and jockeys during the races

Please RSVP to hello@lopetex.org to guarantee a spot in the special seating area. CLICK HERE to download a flyer to use as your ticket. 

ABOUT LOPE
LOPE is a 501(c)(3) Texas charity that helps at-risk racehorses find new purpose while inspiring young people through horsemanship education. For more information, visit the LOPE website at lopetx.org.