Run For The Ribbons Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit charitable organization who dedicates themselves to providing off-track Thoroughbreds (OTTB) the foundation needed to ensure a smooth transition into their next career and home.

Run for the Ribbons Inc. was founded just 3 years ago; and what started as just a dream of founder Laurine Fuller-Vargas, has turned into a well known and loved horse show series and OTTB aftercare organization by many throughout Florida and surrounding states. Our horse show numbers are impressive in such a short amount of time. We have had over 150 different horses and riders compete in the show series and we have over 1400 Facebook followers and countless connections in the current racing industry. Our most recent endeavor and successful event was the Inaugural Florida Thoroughbred Transformation Expo, held this past March at the Florida Horse Park. This event was a huge step forward for Florida, especially Marion County in furthering the safe retirement of Thoroughbred racehorses. The feedback we received following this event was very promising. There is an obvious desire for OTTB shows & events such as ours, here in Florida.

As a Thoroughbred owner, trainer and breeder herself, Laurine and her team at RFTR realize the challenges faced by retiring racehorses and the racing industry, and know that their efforts are making a difference. The support of fellow horsemen and Thoroughbred lovers is crucial to continuing and improving these efforts. With the backing of our community and partnerships with local businesses especially those that thrive off of the Thoroughbred industry, this can be achieved. With just a small group of community support, Run for the Ribbons Inc., has already come so far in just 3 years. Imagine how much more could be accomplished if we work together and continue to further support the Run for the Ribbons Inc., to help us continue in our Thoroughbred aftercare efforts.

We are in need of more support from our community, local businesses and farms that thrive thanks to the Thoroughbred industry. Please help us continue to make a positive difference in the lives of retired racehorses. No donation or contribution is too small!

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Donate today and help us promote Thoroughbreds at the 4th Annual Florida Thoroughbred Transformation Expo!

 This event is a three-day show

          Dec. 11-13, 2020 @ the Florida Horse Park

2020/21 Triple Crown Donation Benefits

All benefit packages in the Triple Crown category include varying levels of Run for the Ribbons Hunter/Jumper Horse Show Series, The Florida Thoroughbred Transformation Exposition, AND Run for the Ribbons Year-End Awards Banquet donator representation. Triple Crown Benefit Packages ensure your estate, company, or business will be fully represented at all of Run for the Ribbons Inc.’s public events. We depend on your donations to continue putting on these increasingly successful local events, and each donation makes a HUGE impact on the aftercare of OTTBs.

“Friends of Run for the Ribbons Inc.” – Donation less than $1000

  • Promotion and logo with link on official webpage
  • Social media (with logo &and link) – website
  • Recognition in event programs

Bronze $1,000

Florida Thoroughbred Transformation Expo

  • Promotion and logo with link on official webpage
  • Multiple mentions and recognition by event announcer
  • Social media (with logo and link) – website
  • Promotional material in competitor tote bags
  • 1 banners/signage in high traffic areas throughout the venue (donator supplies banners/signs – maximum banner size 4’x8’)

Hunter/Jumper Horse Show Series

  • Promotion and logo with link on official webpage for Run for the Ribbons Horse Show Series
  • Social media (with logo and link) – website, Facebook
  • 1 banners/signage in high traffic areas throughout the venue (donator supplies banners/signs – maximum banner size 2’x4’)
  • Business cards, or ads displayed at entry booth

Year-End Awards Banquet & Fundraiser

  • 1/4 page ad in printed program
  • Special thanks over sound system during awards presentation
  • Promotional item distribution to all guests (if provided)

Silver $2,000

Florida Thoroughbred Transformation Expo

  • Promotion and logo with link on official webpage
  • Multiple mentions and recognition by event announcers
  • Social media (with logo and link) – website
  • Recognition in expo videos produced by Run for the Ribbons Inc.
  • Promotional material in competitor tote bags
  • 2 banners/signage in high traffic areas throughout the venue (donator supplies banners/signs – maximum banner size 4’x8’)
  • Spot at vendor fair to set up promotional booth

Hunter/Jumper Horse Show Series

  • Company name & logo next to class in show program
  • Spot at event to set up promotional booth
  • Promotion and logo with link on official webpage for Run for the Ribbons Horse Show Series
  • Social media (with logo and link) – website, Facebook
  • 1 banners/signage in high traffic areas throughout the venue (donator supplies banners/signs – maximum banner size 2’x6’)
  • Business cards, or ads displayed at entry booth

Year-End Awards Banquet & Fundraiser

  • 1/3 page ad in printed program given to each guest
  • Special thanks over sound system during awards presentation
  • Promotional item distribution to all guests (if provided)

Gold $3,000

Florida Thoroughbred Transformation Expo

  • Promotion and logo with link on official webpage
  • Multiple mentions and recognition by event announcer
  • Social media (with logo and link) – website
  • Recognition in expo videos produced by Run for the Ribbons Inc.
  • Promotional material in competitor tote bags
  • 3 banners/signage in high traffic areas throughout the venue (donator supplies banners/signs – maximum banner size 4’x8’)
  • Recognition in all promotional material
  • Spot at vendor fair to set up promotional booth
  • Name or Logo on T-shirts

Hunter/Jumper Horse Show Series

  • Naming rights as sponsor to 1 show division & its respective day end awards
  • Company name & logo next to division in show program
  • Spot at event to set up promotional booth
  • Promotion and logo with link on official webpage for Run for the Ribbons Horse Show Series
  • Social media (with logo and link) – website, Facebook
  • 2 banners/signage in high traffic areas throughout the venue (donator supplies banners/signs – maximum banner size 3’x6’)
  • Business cards, or ads displayed at entry booth

Year-End Awards Banquet & Fundraiser

  • 1/2 page ad in printed program given to each guest
  • Special thanks over sound system during awards presentation
  • Name/Logo on printed banner/board display at entrance
  • Promotional item distribution to all guests (if provided)

Platinum $6,000  

Florida Thoroughbred Transformation Expo

  • Naming rights to an Expo competition arena
  • Title sponsor of one discipline or seminar at Expo
  • Promotion and logo with link on official webpage
  • Multiple mentions and recognition by event announcer
  • Social media (with logo and link) – website
  • Recognition in expo videos produced by Run for the Ribbons Inc.
  • Promotional material in competitor tote bags
  • 4 banners/signage in high traffic areas throughout the venue (donator supplies banners/signs – maximum banner size 4’x8’)
  • Name or Logo on T-shirts
  • Recognition in all promotional material
  • Sponsor of 1 jump (in hunter ring)
  • Spot at vendor fair to set up promotional booth

Hunter/Jumper Horse Show Series

  • Naming rights to 1 Featured Classic class
  • Company name & logo next to class name in show program
  • 1 reserved vendor spot at every hunter/jumper event
  • Logo and ad with link posted to Run for the Ribbons’ official website
  • Social media promotion (with logo and link) via Run for the Ribbons’ official Facebook
  • 2 banners/signs in high traffic areas throughout the venue (donator supplies banners/signs – maximum banner size 4’x8’)
  • Business cards or ads displayed at entry booth
  • Recognition by event announcers

Year-End Awards Banquet & Fundraiser

  • Full page ad in printed program given to each guest
  • Special thanks over sound system during awards presentation
  • Name/Logo on printed banner/board display at entrance
  • Promotional item distribution to all guests (if provided)

As the Capital Donator of the Expo you are ensuring the success of this great event exclusively for Off-track Thoroughbreds (OTTB) and its cause!

2020 Presenting Expo Capital Donator $9,000 (limited to 1  Donor/Sponsor)

Exclusive benefits include:

  • Presenting Sponsor of the Expo
  • Opportunity to speak at the event
  • Naming rights to an Expo competition arena + banners in every arena
  • Title sponsor of one discipline or seminar at Expo
  • Promotion and logo with link on official webpage
  • Multiple mentions and recognition by event announcer
  • Social media (with logo and link) – website
  • Recognition in expo videos produced by Run for the Ribbons Inc.
  • Promotional material in competitor tote bags
  • 8 banners/signage in high traffic areas throughout the venue (banners supplied by Donator – maximum banner size 4’x8’)
  • Logo on T-shirts
  • Recognition in all promotional material
  • Sponsor of 2 jumps (in hunter ring & 1 in jumper ring)
  • Spot at vendor fair to set up promotional booth

Plus you will have all Platinum donator benefits for the 2021 horse show series and Awards banquet & fundraiser

 

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