Your Class. Their Future.

Your Class. Their Future.

Horse Shows Invited to Host Babington Benefit Classes and Help Change Lives

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Wellington, FL – May 1, 2026

The Kevin Babington Foundation is calling on horse shows across the country to take part in a powerful movement within the sport: hosting a Babington Benefit Class.

With the message “Your Class. Their Future.”, this initiative highlights the direct impact a single class can have—providing critical financial assistance to show jumping athletes facing spinal cord injuries while strengthening the future of the sport.

Click Here to See How You Can Host A Babington Benefit Class

Through this initiative, horse shows can dedicate one class, entry fees, or a portion of entry fees within their schedule to support injured riders. With minimal impact to operations, each class becomes an opportunity to give back in a meaningful and lasting way.

Every class hosted is more than competition—it is a commitment to the riders who make this sport what it is.

Supporting Riders. Strengthening Our Sport. Building Community.

Babington Benefit Classes are built on the core values that define the equestrian community:

Support Riders. Change Lives.
Provide critical financial assistance to show jumping athletes facing spinal cord injuries.

Strengthen Our Sport.
Promote safety initiatives, including awareness and use of protective equipment.

Build a Stronger Community.
Unite the sport around compassion, resilience, and support for one another.

Host a Class. Make an Impact That Lasts.

Each Babington Benefit Class is a simple yet powerful way to create change.

Leading horse shows across the country have already embraced the initiative, demonstrating how the collective efforts of the equestrian community can directly impact the lives of injured athletes while promoting a safer future for the sport.

Horse show organizers, trainers, and riders are encouraged to take part—because your class truly can shape their future.

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About the Kevin Babington Foundation

The Kevin Babington Foundation is dedicated to providing critical support, resources, and financial assistance to show jumping athletes who have suffered spinal cord injuries. Through the generosity of the equestrian community, the Foundation continues to create meaningful pathways forward for injured riders while advocating for safety and recovery within the sport.

Other Ways to Donate

Your support powers our mission to protect, uplift, and empower riders through recovery assistance, safety advocacy, and education. Here’s how you can help:

💻 Donate Online

Make a secure one-time or recurring donation via our website:
👉 https://kevinbabingtonfoundation.org/donations/

✉️ Mail a Check

Checks can be made payable to:
Kevin Babington Foundation

10 Edgewood Rd.,
Westwood, MA 02090-3136 USA

💼 Corporate or Matching Gifts

Many companies will match your donation. Ask your HR department if your employer participates—or contact us and we’ll help facilitate the process.

🏅 Sponsor an Event

Become a sponsor of one of our upcoming 2026 events (MIDA Farm Classic, Kevin’s Rockstars, or Live Oak International).
To learn more, email us at: contact@kevinbabingtonfoundation.org

Benefits of Giving Before December 31st

Giving before the end of the calendar year provides significant tax advantages and directly fuels our winter programming.

✅ Tax Deduction

The Kevin Babington Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN: 85-2059430). All contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

⏳ Timing Matters

Donations made on or before December 31st, 2026 may be claimed on your 2025 tax return—providing potential savings while supporting a great cause.

🔁 Recurring Gifts Multiply Impact

Consider making your donation a monthly recurring gift to sustain our mission year-round with less effort and greater long-term impact.

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About Kevin Babington Foundation:

In late August 2019, Kevin experienced a life-altering moment when he suffered a complete spinal cord injury following a fall during the 2019 Grand Prix at the Hampton Classic Horse Show in Bridgehampton, NY, United States. In early September, Kevin underwent a critical surgery to stabilize the vertebrae in his neck. By mid-October of that same year, he had made significant progress, transitioning from relying on a ventilator for breathing to facing the challenge of being paralyzed from the neck down. Remarkably, just two months later, Kevin began teaching from his wheelchair. Today, he remains on a determined journey, actively participating in experimental stem cell therapy, holding onto the hope of regaining movement below the neck.

This life-altering event marked the inception of the Kevin Babington Foundation, which was established in 2019. Kevin Babington Foundation (KBF) has been created to provide funding and support for Equestrian Show Jumping Athletes who sustain spinal injuries. In addition to providing financial assistance the foundation will also strive to educate riders, trainers and show organizers about the most current safety measures designed to reduce the risk of serious injuries which can occur while riding.

Kevin Babington Foundation Links

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