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PLACE YOUR BETS AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE
June 15 - June 29, 2024!

WE HAVE OUR WINNER!!!! 
Across the finish line IT'S ELI ON DIXIE FOR THE WIN!!!!  Storming home in 1st place Eli & Dixie overwhelmed the track. Taking the lead from the gate to win the 2024 Derby Days Champion title. Eli was followed closely by Adair & Alterra  in 2nd, then Tate & Gunner coming in 3rd. Both teams running a solid race from the beginning. Coming in 4th is Macy & newcomer Cash, then Ava & Onyx showing their powerful intentions in 5th. 
LifeStriders would like to thank all of our incredible Jockeys and their families for participating in this year's Derby Days and Triple Crown Festival. For sharing your stories, for inspiring us every day, and together with our generous sponsors, helping to raise over $100,000 towards keeping LifeStriders nature-based integrative services accessible to families in need. 
Thank you to everyone who showed your support and helped to make this event a success!
Stay tuned for more pictures of today's exciting celebration.
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LifeStriders  Derby Days and Triple Crown Festival:
Support LifeStriders' mission while helping your favorite horse and rider team race to the winner's circle!

From June 15th through June 28, 2024 when you place your donation on a horse and rider's name, that team will advance on the track. The first team to reach the finish line on June 29, at 12:00 a.m. (midnight), will be named the LifeStriders' 2024 Derby Day Champion.
​The winners will be announced on Saturday June 29, during our Derby Days & Triple Crown Festival at LifeStriders.


LifeStriders is their Churchill Downs. Here is your chance to support LifeStriders "jockeys" as they run for the roses. 

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Triple Crown Festival Itinerary

10:30am Check in opens 

11:00 Announcements, instructions on day’s schedule
11:30 - 2:00 Food trucks open for serving 
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11:30 Team Race - Run for the Roses
Race winners announced
12:00 Team Race - Run for the Black Eyed Susan’s
Race winner announced

12:30 -1:30 Fun on the Farm: 
Make your own hat, stick horse, and bow tie
Scavenger Hunt 
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Face Painting
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Games for the whole family

1:30 Announcements
1:45 Team Race - Run for the Carnations
2:00 Winners Circle Celebration For Derby Days Jockeys

2:15 Triple Crown Winners Circle
2:30   Closing Remarks



​LifeStriders provides an innovative and unparalleled experience as the most trusted partner in psychological, physical, and occupational therapies and equine facilitated treatments.

​Serving over 250 individuals with special needs each week including children, teens, adults, seniors, military veterans, and their families, LifeStriders is embraced as more than a therapy center. Our clients describe our campus as their “happy place”, their gym, their playground, and their adventure. Whether they’re in the arena or outdoors on 23 acres of fields and trails, they are able to socialize, rise above their limitations, learn to walk, talk, stand tall with friends, and make lasting life strides.
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​LifeStriders would like to thank this year's Event Sponsor
Fitzsimonds Charitable Trust
We also offer a special THANK YOU
​to all of our Derby Days Event and Triple Crown Festival sponsors
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S11 W29667 Summit Ave.
Waukesha, WI 53188
​Ph: 262.565.6124    Fax: 866.404.3105
LifeStriders is a 501c3 public charity organization. All donations are tax deductible.

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  • Home
  • About
    • Mission
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  • Services
    • Health >
      • Therapeutic Horseback Riding
      • Occupational & Physical Therapy
      • Counseling
      • Life Coaching
    • Social >
      • Social Skills Groups
      • Youth Program
    • Veterans
    • Online Caregiver Group
    • Education & Resources >
      • Advocacy Support
      • Referral Network
      • Supervised Internships
      • Master Classes and Workshops
  • Volunteer
    • Volunteer
    • Training and Safety Videos
  • Testimonials
  • Donate
    • Donate
    • Capital Campaign
    • Sponsor a Horse
    • Stock Gifts
    • Good Shop
    • Wishlist
  • Events
    • Derby Days 2025 >
      • Meet the Jockeys
      • Race Updates
  • Impact Report
  • FEEDBACK
  • News Interviews
  • Community Leadership Opportunities
  • Photos