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Draft Gratitude is a nonprofit organization that provides a safe retirement for senior working draft horses—many of whom come from farming communities where they’ve spent their lives in labor-intensive roles.

Once these gentle giants can no longer keep up with the demands of work, they often face uncertain and heartbreaking futures.

Draft Gratitude steps in to offer them compassionate care, a soft landing, and the dignity they deserve in their later years.

🎟️ When you buy a 50/50 raffle ticket, you’re helping give senior draft horses a safe, loving retirement — and you just might be the lucky winner!

Every ticket supports our mission at Draft Gratitude to care for the gentle giants who’ve worked hard their whole lives. 🐴💛

Who we are:

Draft Gratitude gives senior working horses a second chance and a place to call home.

Draft Gratitude was founded in 2014, and has since rescued over 100 draft horses who may otherwise not have lived through their golden years.

Prior to arriving at Draft Gratitude, many of these horses lived in farming communities, and have worked tirelessly for many years. However, when their working careers are ended by age or injury, they are replaced with a younger horse. They are then regarded as unneeded or unwanted, and are left without homes or consistent care.

In other cases, horses come to Draft Gratitude when their owners are no longer able to care for them.

Regardless of history, present needs or future outlooks, our organization strives to meet the needs of retired draft horses in a responsible, compassionate manner.

Draft Gratitude meets the needs of senior horses through the work of a dedicated team consisting of staff, veterinarians, farriers, and volunteers. This team works together to ensure the consistent health of the horses.

As one may expect, this consistent and at times intense level of care can be expensive. For each horse, approximately $34 per day is required to meet their needs. Draft Gratitude relies upon funding from donors, foundations, and fundraising events.

Offical Rules:

Draft Gratitude 50/50 Holiday Hoof Raffle OFFICIAL RULES

Please read these Official Rules carefully before purchasing a raffle ticket. By purchasing a ticket, you confirm that you meet all requirements below and agree to be bound by these rules and the decisions of Draft Gratitude, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Winchester, NH.

THE RAFFLE:
Tickets go on sale September 1, 2025, and will be sold until 6:00 PM on December 21, 2025. At approximately 7:00 PM on December 21, 2025, one winning ticket will be randomly drawn during the Holiday Hoof event. The winner will receive 50% of the gross proceeds from all raffle tickets sold. The other 50% will directly support the mission of Draft Gratitude: giving senior working horses a safe and loving retirement.

All ticket sales are final. No refunds will be issued.

ELIGIBILITY:
Participants must be 18 years or older at the time of ticket purchase. Board members of Draft Gratitude, as well as immediate family members living in the same household, are not eligible to enter. The raffle is void where prohibited by law.

ENTRY & TICKETS:
Tickets are $10 each. They may be purchased in person at Draft Gratitude, through authorized Draft Gratitude representatives, and online. Participants do not need to be present at the drawing to win. Purchasers will receive a ticket stub virtually or physically as proof of entry.

DRAWING & WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT:
The winning ticket will be drawn at random from all eligible entries at approximately 7:00 PM on December 21, 2025, during the last night of the Holiday Hoof at Draft Gratitude. The winning number will be announced on-site and posted on www.DraftGratitude.com by 10:00 PM that night. The winner will be contacted via phone and/or email as listed on their ticket stub.

The winner's identity will not be publicly disclosed without prior written permission.

CLAIMING A PRIZE:
The winner must present the matching ticket stub to claim their prize. If the prize is not claimed within 30 days, Draft Gratitude reserves the right to retain the winnings to further its mission. Winners will be required to complete an IRS Form W-9 prior to payment.

TAX INFORMATION:
Raffle ticket purchases are not considered charitable donations under current IRS guidelines. The winner is solely responsible for all federal, state, and local taxes on the prize amount. If the prize is over $600, Draft Gratitude will issue a Form 1099-MISC for tax reporting purposes.

DISPUTES & JURISDICTION:
This raffle is governed by the laws of the State of New Hampshire. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Cheshire County, NH, and participants waive any right to claim punitive or consequential damages.

CHANGES & DISQUALIFICATION:
Draft Gratitude reserves the right to modify, suspend, or cancel the raffle at any time, including disqualifying any individual found to be tampering with the process or violating these rules.

Tampering with the raffle, attempting to resell tickets, or engaging in disruptive behavior may result in disqualification and legal action.

Questions?
Contact info@draftgratitude.com or visit www.DraftGratitude.com.

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