Hearts and Hooves Polo Tournament presented by Park Equine Hospital, to benefit the Kentucky Equine Adoption Center August 21, 2025 Sunday, September 27th Polo. Picnics. Horses. Second Chances. Join us for an unforgettable Kentucky afternoon at Secretariat Field at the Kentucky Horse Park! Gather your friends, pack your favorite picnic, decorate your tailgate, and experience the excitement of live polo—all while helping give Kentucky’s most vulnerable horses a second chance. Pack Your Picnic. Bring Your Friends. Make It Yours. Hearts & Hooves is a true Kentucky tailgate—and you’re invited to make it your own! Bring your favorite food and beverages, coolers, lawn chairs, blankets, and plenty of tailgate spirit. Create a festive polo picnic with your friends and family, then compete for fabulous prizes in our Best Tailgate Contest. Whether you’re a longtime polo fan or have never watched a match before, Hearts & Hooves is the perfect way to spend a late-summer Sunday in Kentucky. Come for the polo. Stay for the fun. Leave knowing you helped create a second chance for a horse in need. Schedule of Events for Sunday, September 27th 3:00 p.m. – Gates Open & Tailgating Begins 4:00 p.m. – Tournament Starts 5:00 p.m. – Best Tailgate Contest Judging 6:45 p.m. – Trophy Presentation, sponsored by LV Harkness 7:00 p.m. – Festivities Close VIP Tailgate – $125 per Carload One ticket gets your entire carload in on the fun! Your VIP Tailgate experience includes: Prime VIP tailgate parking Admission for everyone in your vehicle Eligibility to compete in the Best Tailgate Contest Exciting live polo Music and entertainment Kids’ activities Horse-related experiences Divot stomping on the polo field A KYEAC tailgate kit And, most importantly, the satisfaction of helping Kentucky’s most vulnerable horses find care, connection, and second chances Cancellation Policy There are no refunds for bookings to this event If you are unable to attend, please let us know and we can update your ticket purchase to a donation and send a tax deduction letter to you at the end of the year The Kentucky Equine Adoption Center is 501c3 non-profit organization and welcomes donations in support of its mission
