Connected Horse is excited to announce its third annual fundraising event, Lassos with Love—an inspiring, fun-filled afternoon supporting the Connected Horse mission of providing no-cost equine-guided workshops and programs for people living with dementia and their families.
Sunday, September 7, 2025
2:00-4:30pm
Five Star Equestrian
Pleasanton, CA
Join us for this amazing opportunity to dust off your boots, meet our horses, enjoy delicious food, and bid on some fabulous gifts and adventures—all while supporting an important cause.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Meet the horses of Five Star Equestrian, the majestic, gentle, and graceful horses who are at the core of our workshops and the stars of the evening.
New this year, the event will feature equestrian demonstrations and a roaming gourmet culinary experience.
In addition, guests can look forward to fantastic raffle prizes, along with silent and live auctions featuring an impressive wine wall, a wood-fired pizza truck party for 20 at your location of choice, exclusive getaways and unique experiences.
Tickets sales directly support our mission of providing no-cost workshops and programming for those impacted by dementia.
Support Our Event
We can’t do it without you! Our program’s success depends on this annual fundraising event. The generosity of our sponsors allows us to provide our programming at no-cost to participants. We encourage you to take advantage of one of the following sponsorship opportunities.
Silver
$ 2000
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- Social Media Recognition
Gold
$ 2500
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- 2 Tickets to the Event
Platinum
$ 5000
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- 4 Tickets to the Event
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- Logo on Volunteer Tee
Hero
$ 10,000
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- Social Media Recognition
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- 6 Tickets to the Event
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Meet Our 2025 Sponsors
Platinum / Event Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Contribute to Our Live and Silent Auction
This year we are excited to feature both a silent auction and a live auction for attendees to bid on their favorite items. Please consider supporting Connected Horse with your donation of an auction item; past auction donations have ranged from wine to artwork, fine dining to vacation rentals, jewelry to horse and stable essentials.
To donate an item (or items) to our auction, please complete the following form. Connected Horse is a 501 (c)(3) organization. All donations are tax-deductible and directly support our mission of providing no-cost workshops to people impacted by dementia.
2024 Lassos with Love
Event Highlights
Our 2nd Annual Lassos with Love fundraiser was a resounding success! With a sold-out crowd of 220 attendees, guests enjoyed the beauty of Five Star Equestrian — with the serene backdrop of nickering horses, beautiful rolling hills, and dramatic sunset —along with the energy and excitement of our silent, live, and online auctions. It was a special evening filled with connections, old and new. Guests were treated to a remarkable performance by Kansas Carradine, her daughter, and Dude from Cavalia, as well as inspiring stories from our honorary Chair Tammy Maida, Charlotte Driver, and Claudia Sonder, DVM. This year, we were thrilled to introduce additional events, including a Friday night lecture about the Gaucho Derby and a Saturday clinic with Kansas Carradine.
None of this would have been possible without the dedication of our 50+ incredible volunteers, generous community donations, and support from our sponsors. Thanks to this generosity, we raised over $100,000, allowing us to continue offering no-cost equine-assisted workshops and sensory engagement kits for those impacted by dementia. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this unforgettable night possible! Keep an eye out for our 2025 dates.
