Join as Weymouth Center for the Arts & Humanities presents Horse Benefits Kids 2026 on Saturday, May 2nd! “Horses Benefit Kids” benefits Weymouth Equestrians, Weymouth’s free after-school program that partners with the Boys & Girls Club of the Sandhills and Northern Moore Family Resource Center. Weymouth Equestrians provides young people the opportunity to learn to ride and care for horses on Weymouth’s historic property and teaches responsibility, confidence, and community, all while creating lifelong memories.

Show Jumping Invitational: This year’s event includes a Weymouth Equestrians Team Jumping Invitational and Showcase preceding the party, from 2PM-5PM. Spearheaded by local equestrian professionals, each team includes one professional and three amateurs competing on the grounds of Weymouth Center. Activities include show jumping and showcase, presentation by Weymouth Equestrians students, crafts for kids, and a Kentucky Derby fashion contest with prizes for best hat and best tailgate.
2PM-5PM: Across from the Weymouth Center Barn
Free and open to the public!

Derby Watch Party: The party begins at 5PM, with raffles for your win/place/show derby picks, a mint julep toast, beer, wine and a Kentucky Derby Watch party!
5PM-8PM: Weymouth Center’s West Lawn
Tickets to the Derby Watch Party: $115 Weymouth Center Members (Please sign into membership during checkout to see pricing!) $140 General Admission. Become a member today and save!

$5,000: VIP Spot for Show Jumping Invitational, 8 tickets with a reserved table for Derby Watch Party, Sole Sponsorship of one of the Show Jumping teams (recognition on jerseys), Sole sponsorship of a stall at the Weymouth Barn

$2,500: VIP Spot for Show Jumping Invitational, 6 tickets with a reserved table for Derby Watch Party, Shared Sponsorship of one of the Show Jumping teams (recognition on jerseys), Shared sponsorship of a stall at the Weymouth Barn

$1,000: VIP Spot for Show Jumping Invitational, 4 tickets at a partially reserved table for Derby Watch Party, Shared sponsorship of a stall at the Weymouth Barn

$500: VIP Spot for Show Jumping Invitational, 2 tickets for Derby Watch Party

Follow the event website link provided below for full details.