Beers for Bennett: A Happy Hour with Equine-Assisted Therapy

Join us at Schlafly Bottleworks for a special fundraiser benefiting Equine-Assisted Therapy! From 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Schlafly Bottleworks will donate 10% of all sales to support this life-changing program.

Did you know? Bennett starts his mornings with an Oatmeal Stout in his mash—courtesy of Schlafly. Come celebrate his birthday, enjoy great food and drinks, and learn more about the impact of equine-assisted therapy. Scroll down to learn more about Bennett (who is turned 21 this year!)

The Equine-Assisted Therapy team will be hanging out for a special Happy Hour from 5p-7p. Come by to learn more about the awesome work that happens because of our horses!

Equine-Assisted Therapy supports individuals of all abilities build confidence, emotional well-being, and essential skills through connections with horses. This event honors Bennett, one of our beloved therapy horses, who has spent years helping participants grow and thrive.

Can’t make it? Donate online at https://www.zeffy.com/donation.../raise-a-glass-for-bennett. Invite your friends and family to join the fun!

About Bennett: Bennett, a 2004 Belgian/Draft cross gelding, turned 21 this year—and what better way to celebrate than with a local brew? But Bennett isn’t just sipping for fun. Every day, this hardworking therapy horse enjoys a carefully measured stout beer mixed into his feed. Why, you ask? Because that pint packs a powerful health punch! The hops, barley, and yeast in stout beer provide essential nutrients like B vitamins, iron, and anti-inflammatory properties that help Bennett manage his chronic laminitis and boost his circulation.

Laminitis is a condition that affects the sensitive tissues connecting the hoof wall to the coffin bone. Add in a metabolic disorder (think horsey diabetes), and Bennett requires expert care to stay comfortable and mobile. Thanks to his tailored diet, special hoof care, and yes, his daily beer mash, Bennett continues to thrive as a cherished member of the Equine-Assisted Therapy team. With his best friends, a mischievous miniature donkey named Tator and a sassy pot-bellied pig named Petunia by his side, Bennett brings smiles, confidence, and healing to riders of all ages and abilities. Together, they’re living proof that good friends—and good beer—can make all the difference.