Community News
A Dazzling Cattle Baron's Ball to Brighten Kids' Futures
by: Sheila Holliday
Published: July 22, 2024
HUNTINGTON BEACH...The 2024 Cattle Baron's Ball is set to be a gem of a gala, celebrating Free Rein Foundation’s 10-Year Anniversary in style on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, at the Huntington Central Park Equestrian Center (HCPEC). Guests will be welcomed to a picturesque venue, the expansive HCPEC Red Horse Barn, where facets of this year's Diamond Anniversary-themed Ball will shine bright. Savor delicious dining, enjoy live music, dancing, and entertainment, meet horses and tempt your fate with silent and live auctions. The Thirsty Horse Saloon, Whiskey Game Room, and much more will be presented in a friendly, fresh-air setting.
Building on the success of the first-ever Cattle Baron’s Ball last year and 10 years’ of Free Rein’s summer galas, the impetus is on building a brighter future for our area’s next generation. The evening’s proceeds will fund resiliency-elevating programs for at-promise youth using its rescued horses, doubling Free Rein’s outreach from 400 to 800 kids each year.
“Mental health needs are at an all-time high. Our equine therapy, growth and learning programs that meet these precious kids where they are can change the trajectory of their lives,” says Free Rein President Justine Makoff. “We’re counting on the community to get behind our mission and to have a ball doing it!”
“Gempions” polishing this signature summer event include sapphire sponsor the OC Animal League; Emerald sponsors Carol Robertson Dressage and Rutan and Tucker, LLP; Horse Play Rentals; The Plant Nerd; ruby sponsor City of Hope Orange County; turquoise sponsors Garcia Chiropractic and Westling and Associates Construction Management; along with A’s Market, Sysco Foods, Silver Whiskers Fitness, Horse Play Rentals, The Plant Nerd and Metro Digital Printing.
Honorees for the event are Dr. Carole Harris, Free Rein Foundation founder and mental health advocate; and Jesse Coker, farrier, for 10 years' of blacksmith care for the Free Rein herd.
For tickets and tables, please visit the Cattle Baron’s Ball website at auctria.events/CattleBaronsBall2024. To learn more about Free Rein Foundation, visit freereinfoundation.org or email info@freereinfoundation.org.