A NIGHT OF DELIGHT - SATURDAY NOV 1, 2025
The North Texas Ranchers Ball, Collinsville Texas USA
✨ An Unforgettable Evening Awaits ✨
We are thrilled to invite you to an extraordinary celebration—The North Texas Ranchers Ball, taking place on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Prepare to step into a night of Western elegance and heartfelt purpose.
Held at the stunning Madelyn Venue in Collinsville, Texas, this event unfolds on a private 200-acre estate nestled in the rolling hills of Grayson County. Guests will dine, dance, and delight inside a beautifully restored 1890s barn, rustic charm meets refined sophistication.
Join us for the very first North Texas Ranchers Ball—an upscale, elegant, and enriching evening designed to bring our community together in celebration and support. This premier event will spotlight the incredible horses of Equine Safe Haven and showcase the transformative learning programs we offer. Our mission is to cultivate meaningful relationships and build lasting trust between the nonprofit and the people we serve. Through this event, we aim to raise awareness of Equine Safe Haven’s vital work and generate impactful funding to support future educational initiatives, support for those that are economically or physically disadvantaged and animal care programs throughout the region. Together, these efforts create more than just a fundraiser—they build a bridge between our organization and the broader community, strengthening our reach, deepening our impact, and ensuring a brighter future for the animals and people we serve.
Ladies, bring your sparkle. Gentlemen, polish those boots. This ball pays homage to the grandeur of historic Western galas—reimagined with modern grace.
More than a celebration, this evening supports Equine Safe Haven, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities or hardships through the healing bond of rehabilitated equines. Every ticket purchased brings us closer to transforming lives—both human and horse.
Thank you for being part of this meaningful journey. Your support is truly invaluable.
Evening Highlights:
Event opens at 5pm
• 🍷 Wine & Beer Reception begins at 5:00 PM ~ to last call.
Social hour; visit with Equine Safe Haven's 2 legged & 4 legged ambassadors. Photo opportunities
Brush up on your dancing skills for later - DJ and dance lessons out under the covered pavilion
• 🥩 Dinner Service: 6:45 PM – 8:00 PM Enjoy a delicious evening meal featuring a premium beef carving station, served fresh and flavorful.
• 🎸 Live Music & Dancing: 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM The Big City Outlaws take the stage to keep the energy high and the dance floor lively. Up to 300 guests are invited to join the celebration and dance the night away.
🕘 Silent Auction Finale: 9:00 PM Be sure to place your final bids before the special silent auction wraps up at 9 PM sharp—don’t miss your chance to take home something extraordinary! 🌟Join Us in Making History Interested in being part of this unforgettable event? Explore our sponsorship opportunities to see how you can contribute. For more information, feel free to contact Katrina Lomax or Ken Wendel of Equine Safe Haven at 575-592-8521 or email us at info@equinesafehaven.com.
Get your tickets now!
Be Part of the excitement in North Texas...
We invite you to help us make a meaningful impact across North Texas communities. Whether you choose to volunteer, contribute financially, or help amplify awareness of this event, your support matters. Every action—big or small—helps pave the way for lasting change and brighter futures for those who need it most.
Now in two locations!
Equine Safe Haven's Summer Vacation
Deming New Mexico, home to Equine Safe Haven, shuts down May 15, 2025, for summer. It's just too hot, too dusty, and too smokey!
This year, Deming New Mexico has been plagued with severe dust storms, (a total of 68 from February) and high heat (daily temps well over 100 degrees) and smoke from the surrounding fires (Fires in the Gila Forest).
It made for an incredible unhealthy situation for both Equine and human. "You simply cannot breathe, work outside, and feel sick", said Katrina, the Executive Director. "It's unhealthy, and I cannot offer programs or have volunteers work in these conditions!"
When weather is an issue...What to do?
The decision was made to relocate the Equines away from it all! A beautiful grassy, horsey turnkey facility on 37 acres: a second location in Texas, which marks a new chapter filled with green pastures, shade, freedom to roam, and fresh opportunities.
Double Our Impact
We anticipate announcing some programs opening soon in North Texas this summer.
We will be looking for folks that want to drive a horse and carriage, and those that want to learn with the wheelchair accessible carriage. We look forward to events and competitions that will showcase the worth of the horses and the human that partners with them.
The community can look forward to engaging with these magnificent animals and the life-changing experiences they offer this summer, at the second location in North Texas
Events & Meetings
Events and classes
Classes are listed on the site: www.saddlehawkranch.com under events tab, and you will need to sign up there, and then email us to qualify to take the class at reduced or no cost through Equine Safe Haven. Just email us and let us know which class you would like to take, and if you qualify, we will sponsor you for the class(es)
July 26 - First driving practice with Ken and Katrina in Gainesville TX
Please see SaddleHawk Ranch's website for more details. This practice will be from 10am to 12pm at the Cooke County Cowboy Church Arena in Gainesville Texas
July 27 - Board of Directors & supporters email update goes out
July 19th we will have an update of the month going out via email to the board of directors and supporters.
We are currently looking for new board members in our new Texas location to assist with event, program and volunteer coordination.
No Board Meeting in August
Enjoy your summer vacations - there will be no board meeting in August! Most of us are traveling this month
Sat. August 23, 2025 - Alyssa Lucero's Benefit Roping
Loops for LuLu benefit roping to be held in Las Cruces. More details coming soon!
Sat. September 13, 2025 - Board Meeting
Virtual via Zoom - please text us at 575-592-8521 if you would like a zoom link to join us from 10am to 11am Mountain Time.
Sat. September 20, 2025 - Pioneer Day - Collinsville, Texas
The parade starts at 5pm. Line up between 4pm - 4:30pm- Collinsville, Texas Pioneer Day Parade! We will have a couple of horses and carriages participating. As always, we will need volunteers to help harness, drive and safety walkers!
Sat. September 27, 2025 - Pottsboro Pioneer Day - Pottsboro, Texas
Join us for the Pottsboro, Texas Pioneer Day Parade! We will have a couple of horses and carriages participating. As always, we will need volunteers to help harness, drive and safety walkers!
Sat. October 18, 2025 - Whitesboro 59th Annual Peanut Festival, Whitesboro Texas
Join us for the Whitesboro Parade! We will have a couple of horses and carriages participating. As always, we will need volunteers to help harness, drive and safety walkers!
Volunteer With Us
From event planning to administrative tasks, we need volunteers to help us run our programs effectively. Join us and become a Equine Safe Haven hero today. We will be looking for new volunteers for the upcoming parades!
Spread the Word
Help us raise awareness about our cause by sharing our mission with your friends and family. Follow us on social media and invite others to join our community.
Ask about RV work camper opportunity
If you're passionate about making a difference, join our team and become part of the Equine Safe Haven family. We're always looking for dedicated individuals to help us achieve our goals. From October 15th to May 15th in Deming New Mexico, we have one full 50amp hookup for an RVer that would like to come work with us for up to 2 months out of the year. Learn carriage driving and work with horses, mules and donkeys.
Horse and buggy reservation info, and event info booking
Would you like a ride on a horse and carriage?
Find out more about our pricing on the SaddleHawk Ranch Page: https://www.saddlehawkranch.com/services-1
Book a carriage ride at the Ranch
As a donation to ESH: We would be happy to take you on a carriage ride, and experience the Wild West. In Deming New Mexico, the season starts Oct 15th and runs until May 15th. If you are staying at SaddleHawk ranch, Deming NM, you can book a ride, or if you wish to donate to Equine Safe Haven, guidelines for pricing are on the website: https://www.saddlehawkranch.com/services-1
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As a donation: You can reserve time with a horse and carriage at the Deming NM ranch or at your venue. Take a ride, or have a photoshoot. Please see the SaddleHawk website for more info. Guidelines for prices see: https://www.saddlehawkranch.com/services-1
All donations are tax deductible
Carriage rides for Veterans
$10.00
A unique experience for those that want to experience horses - at the TRC veterans home and other Veterans events. Please sponsor a veteran's drive for only $10.
SOLD OUT - Short sleeve, unisex Ocean Blue t-shirt! $25 ship
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Get the brand new logo today! $25 shipping included. These are ocean blue color with white lettering, short sleeve Tri soft blend, no shrinking. Help us tell our story!
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Shipping is included, but be sure you input your shipping address!
Click on the link above. Tell us what size(s) you need. IF YOU DID NOT INPUT SIZE - Please follow-up with an email to: info@equinesafehaven.com with your contact info, and size(s)-that way we will be sure to get your shirts out to you.
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Get the new amazing logo today! $30 shipping included. These are beautiful Ocean Blue with white lettering, long sleeve Gildan 100% cotton (some shrinkage) with our amazing unique logo. Help us tell our story!
*sizes available are: Medium, Large and X large only
Shipping is included, but be sure you input your shipping address!
Click on the link above. Tell us what size(s) you need. IF YOU DID NOT INPUT SIZE - Please follow-up with an email to: info@equinesafehaven.com with your contact info, and size(s)-that way we will be sure to get your shirts out to you.