Join us at the ARL Kruidenier Second Chance Ranch location for the ARL’s biggest horse event of the year! Enjoy a cocktail hour in the barn while mingling among some of our rescue barn animals and hearing their stories. PLUS – enjoy live music, fun photo opportunities, bidding on silent auction items, and so much more!
Mane Event
October 15 | 6:00 pm — 8:00 pm
The Animal Rescue League of Iowa's premier horse event!
Tickets & Tables
Prices will increase on October 1
General Admission
August 6 - September 30
$40
- Delicious appetizers
- Silent auction
- Photo booth
- Access to event activities
VIP Tickets
August 6 - September 30
$70
General admission perks, PLUS:
- Early access happy hour with CEO Tom Colvin (beginning at 5:30pm)
- Free drink ticket
- Premier seating
- Exclusive Second Chance Ranch swag item
- 20% off coupon to the Tack Shop and Animal House
Table of 8
VIP Table of 8
Schedule of Events
5:30 PM – VIP Check-in opens
- VIP happy hour with CEO Tom Colvin
6 PM – General Check-in opens
- Photo booth open, silent auction items available for bidding, appetizers and more!
6:50 PM – Program begins. Includes:
- Welcome message by CEO, Tom Colvin
- Hear about our barn programs and stories about our barn animals
- Learn more about the Kruidenier Second Chance Ranch and how we’re transforming the future of animal rescue
7:30 PM – Auction closes
8 PM – Event concludes
Contribute to Mane Event
Want to sponsor this event or donate auction items? We are looking for a variety of items and experiences to include in our silent auction. Auction items may include, but not limited to, the following:
- Gift certificates or gift cards
- Tickets to local events or experiences
- Animal-themed artwork
- Services
- Themed gift baskets
- Lawn & landscaping
- Barn related Items
Donations will be accepted through October 8, 2026, and can be dropped off at our Main Location (5452 NE 22nd St.) during normal business hours. Please email events@arl-iowa.org to donate or learn more about sponsorship opportunities!
About the ARL’s Kruidenier Second Chance Ranch
The Kruidenier Second Chance Ranch at ARL Main is a safe haven for horses rescued from abuse, neglect and abandonment, and it is also a temporary home for other barn animals waiting for new, loving families. While horses often come to us in very rough shape, we give them the nutrition and care they need to become mentally and physically healthy. Once they’re ready, we help them find loving homes.
Fine Print:
The ARL adheres to a no-refund, no-credit policy. Once registered, if you are unable to attend, please consider your payment a tax-deductible donation. Tickets are non-refundable.
Disclaimer:
By entering an event or program of the ARL, you are entering an area where photography, audio and video recording may occur. Your entry and presence on the event premises constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded which may be used for purposes connected to the ARL and its initiatives. Click here for more information.
