Pickle For The Ponies: Jockeys, Trainers Take Part In Charity Event At Saratoga originally appeared on Paulick Report.
Saratoga’s favorite summertime showdown is back. Pickle for the Ponies, the fast-paced celebrity pickleball tournament, returns on Monday, August 25, 2025, from 4 to 7 PM at the Saratoga Springs Rec Center, bringing racing professionals and the local community together for a fun-filled evening benefiting Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga (THS) and the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF).
Racing fans and community members will have a rare opportunity to rally alongside some of the sport’s most accomplished figures as they trade their silks for sneakers in support of two meaningful causes.
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Confirmed Racing Celebrity Players Include:
Hall of Fame jockeys: Angel Cordero, Javier Castellano, Ramon Dominguez
Top riders: Junior Alvarado, Kendrick Carmouche, Katie Davis, Romero Maragh, Trevor McCarthy, Joel Rosario
Trainers and industry leaders: John Kimmel, Raymi Mena Falcon, Dale Romans, Rich Schosberg, Joe Sharp, Laura Simiele, Najja Thompson, Tammy Fox, Rudy Rodriguez, Rudy Rodriguez Jr.
A limited number of tickets are available to play in the tournament alongside these racing celebrities. Spectator access is $25 per person, making this a must-attend event for fans, players, and supporters alike. Kaleidoscope Cafe will also be on site, selling their delicious ice cream, making it the perfect summer evening treat for players and spectators.
Sponsorship opportunities are also available for those who would like to support the event in a bigger way while gaining visibility within the racing and local communities.
“This event captures everything that makes Saratoga so special, the community, the camaraderie, and the spirit of giving back,” said Meg Koloskie, Development and Communications Manager at Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga. “We are so grateful to every racing professional who has stepped up to be part of this. Their generosity helps us raise awareness for mental health and provide ongoing care and support for those in the racing industry and beyond.”
To purchase player or spectator tickets, or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, visit: thsaratoga.org/picklefortheponies
Pickle for the Ponies will take place on Monday, Aug. 25, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the Saratoga Springs Rec Center, located at 15 Vanderbilt Avenue in Saratoga Springs, NY.
Come for the competition. Stay for the cause!
About Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga (THS): Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga is a 501c3 nonprofit horse sanctuary accredited by the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries. THS is dedicated to providing mental wellness through horse and human connection. THS works in partnership with local certified equine therapists to offer equine-assisted therapy to individuals and families facing mental illness, social difficulties, trauma, and other challenges.
About the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF): The Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund is a 501(c)(3) public charity that provides financial assistance to approximately 60 former jockeys who have suffered catastrophic on-track injuries. PDJF is committed to supporting these athletes as they face permanent disabilities, helping them live with dignity and independence.
This story was originally reported by Paulick Report on Aug 18, 2025, where it first appeared.