Events

The Carlisle Foundation’s Cowboy Ball on August 22, 2026 was one for the memory books, raising over $70,000 for Carlisle’s charitable programs! We dusted off our boots and brought this marquee event back after 12 years for a spirited celebration with 200 in attendance. Haggard and Cashed and Shagbark BBQ served up great music and delicious food, while the line dancing, chicken coop, silent auction, and funding frenzy provided entertainment and additional dollars.

Huge thanks to the Cowboy Ball sponsors, in-kind donors, tireless committee, multiple volunteers, guest speakers, and the Carlisle Foundation Board and Advisors for making this night a wild success for greater community impact.

We are so grateful to Jéré Gray for donating her time and talent to photograph the event. Click the button below to view the photo gallery. Gallery password: Carlisle

The Cowboy Ball is an evening of great food, silent auction, and dancing all in support of programs that change lives.

Proceeds from the evening benefit the Carlisle Foundation, the philanthropic partner to Carlisle Academy Integrative Equine Therapy & Sports. The Carlisle Foundation raises critical funding to support social benefit programs, leadership and training initiatives, and the stewardship of the horses who make this work possible.

Through these efforts, the Foundation helps sustain a wide range of programs that serve youth, adults, veterans, para-equestrians, individuals with disabilities, and others seeking healing, growth, and opportunity through connection with horses, nature, and community.