The Mission

NEER North has been helping horses and owners in crisis, primarily in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, since 2008. To date, NEER has saved over 350 local horses, donkeys, and mules whose lives are at risk. NEER works with horse owners to help them avoid crisis situations through our feed fund and network of other like minded rescues. Raising funds to support equine care is imperative to keep the rescue going: a single horse costs over $6,000 each year for hay, grain, supplements, basic veterinary, farrier and dental care.

The rescue is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, and The Mane Event dinner and auction is NEER North's largest fundraising event of the year. Your support means we can take in more surrenders, provide more life saving access to professional treatment, and match more adopters with the equines who will become their heart horses.

The Event

Tickets to The Mane Event are $75 each or $675 per table (10% off). Tables seat 10 individuals. We are pleased to offer a plated dinner and cash bar at this event. The Mane Event dinner and auction is for guests 18 years of age or older. Suggested attire theme is "Boots and Bling". Rather purchase tickets by check? Please send to NEER North, ATTN Auction Tickets, 52 Ash Street, West Newbury, MA 01985 and be sure to include your contact information. Ticketing for the event closes Nov. 9th.

PLEASE NOTE: In 2026, the silent auction will be split into two components: a set of exclusive items will be offered for bidding only by event attendees, with the remainder available for online bidding. The live auction, including multiple vacations, will be run at the event and bidding will only be allowed by event attendees. Auction item previews by bidding type will be available in late October, and online bidding (for applicable items) will begin November 6 at 8 am and close on November 21 at 8:30 pm.

Auction Item Photography by Kristine Sadler Photography

Event Photography by Nancy Dion Photography

Interested in sponsoring The Mane Event or donating an auction item? Please contact us!

Thank you to our Event Sponsors!

The Mane Event 2026

Join us for an evening of dinner, drinks, silent and live auction, all in support of rescued horses, donkeys and mules in need.