Horse Art Auction Benefits Retired Racehorses

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It's time to find that unique holiday gift and make a tax deductible donation at the same time.

ReRun, a 501 (c)(3) Thoroughbred racehorse adoption program, will hold its annual holiday eBay auction of Moneigh paintings Nov. 29 through Dec. 6, 2009. The paintings are created by horses themselves. This will be ReRun's largest auction ever, with about 40 paintings to bid on. Anyone can view this year's selection during the auction by searching the word "Moneigh" on the eBay site. You must establish an eBay account to bid on a painting.

"Moneigh Mary" Simons, assistant to the equine artists, said this year's auction will feature different breeds of horses to please all horse lovers. In addition to some famous Thoroughbreds who have won the Kentucky Derby and Breeder's Cup, there will be famous Kentucky and Florida stallions, broodmares, and up-and-coming racing stars. Other artists will include a Dutch Warmblood, Holsteiner, Percheron, Standardbred, and a mini. These particular artists have excelled in driving, jumping, harness racing, and just being cute.

For those who aren't familiar with the Moneigh, it is an original, abstract painting created by a horse, using the horse's muzzle, whiskers, hoof, and tail. Some were created by the horse holding a paintbrush. When possible, the artist also signed the work with a hoofprint. A brass plate with the artist's name is attached to the mat, and a lock of mane or tail is attached to the painting as a souvenir.

Proceeds from the auction benefit the horses in the ReRun program who are housed in New York, New Jersey, Kentucky, and North Carolina. More information on ReRun and Moneighs.