Now recruiting 2027 Racehorse Owners & SponsorsSaturday, May 1, 2027 · 4–8 PM · Pinnacle Country Club, Rogers
Minis breaking from the starting gate

Become a Racehorse Owner

6 starting gates. 6 Owners. One Cup. We are recruiting Racehorse Owners now for the 2027 Mini Derby and the first season of Lil’ Derby Days.

Each Owner’s commitment
$15,000

Raise at least $15,000 for Equestrian Bridges between the Draw Party and race day. That is the floor, not the finish. There is no cap, and the Stable that raises the most takes the Mini Derby Cup.

Your horse
Your official Mini Derby horse, drawn at the private Draw Party.
Your Stable
Name your mini, choose your silks and pick your jockey and team.
Your page
A fundraising page for your Stable and your own lane on the live track.
Your Derby Day
Host a Lil’ Derby Day of your own. Every dollar counts toward your horse.
Race day
Your horse races at the 15th Annual Mini Derby on May 1, 2027.

The race starts before Derby Day

From the Draw Party to the finish line, this is what a 2027 Racehorse Owner’s season looks like.

  1. 1

    Become a Racehorse Owner

    Commit to raising at least $15,000 for Equestrian Bridges and claim one of 6 starting gates.

  2. 2

    Draw your mini

    At the private Draw Party, each Owner draws their official Mini Derby horse.

  3. 3

    Build your Stable

    Name your mini, choose your silks and pick the jockey who will lead your campaign.

  4. 4

    Launch your fundraising page

    Your Stable gets its own page and its own lane on the live track.

  5. 5

    Host your Lil’ Derby Day

    Throw a Derby-style event of your own. Every dollar raised counts toward your horse.

  6. 6

    Climb the leaderboard

    Every gift moves your horse around the track in real time, all season long.

  7. 7

    Race May 1

    The minis race at the 15th Annual Mini Derby and the top Stable takes the Cup.

Try it: build your Stable

Pick your silks and a name for your mini. If you like it, send it to Kelsey with your interest below.

Silks
Name your mini
Your Mini

Your Stable · 2027 Mini Derby

I want this Stable

Preview · Sample Stables

What your Stable will look like

Once the field is set, each Stable gets a card like these, its own page and a lane on the live track. These are samples.

1 M
Sample Stable · Post 1

Marcus

Riding Lil Bank Roller

$15K commitment met
Horse
Lil Bank Roller
Stable
Ozark Ridge Stable
Silks
hoops
$18,400Lap 1
2 J
Sample Stable · Post 2

Jenna

Riding Past You, Not Past Due

$15K commitment met
Horse
Past You, Not Past Due
Stable
Second Street Stable
Silks
diamonds
$15,200Lap 1

Talk to Kelsey about owning

Owning a horse is a season-long commitment, so every Owner starts with a conversation. Send your details and Kelsey will reach out to walk you through it.

Contact
Kelsey Phillips
Communications and Outreach Director

Prefer to sponsor?

Five 2027 sponsorship levels from $3,000, each with Mini Derby tickets and Founding Partner recognition.

Join the race