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Nonprofit rescue organization Horses of Tir Na Nog cares for more than 100 animals, including Buttermilk the horse. The rescue group is having an Open House at its site in Guatay on Nov. 1. Photo by Karen Pearlman
East County News Service
Oct. 11, 2025 (Guatay) -- Horses of Tir Na Nog, the equine-focused rescue in rural East County, is holding it Dia De Los Muertos Open House in November.
Celebrating ranch residents who have passed, Horses of Tir Na Nog's annual open house will be from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 1 at its site at 26930 Old Highway 80 in Guatay near Descanso.
Horses of Tir Na Nog co-founder Amy Pat Rigney said the event will honor the lives of horses and other ranch residents who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge over the years.
"We will be honoring them with traditional Dia De Los Muertos altars," Rigney said.
The celebration will include a self-serve nacho bar, a photo booth and an opportunity drawing.
Rigney said there will also be a special community altar, and attendees can bring photographs of the special animals in their own lives who have passed.
"Our mission is to create a safe haven for horses and other animals to live in comfort and love until the end of their lives," Rigney said. "This event will serve as a fundraiser to help us continue to give the best care to our residents."
Adult tickets are $35; children 12 and under are $15; and those under age 5 will be admitted free of charge.
Horses of Tir Na Nog is also offering the option to sponsor tickets for sanctuary volunteers so they can have the opportunity to attend the event.
Another way to support this event is by sponsoring an altar to honor a former ranch resident. A sponsorship includes two complimentary tickets to attend the Dia De Los Muertos celebration.
"You can choose one of our residents who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge," Rigney said. "If you do not have a resident in mind, we suggest sponsoring one of the altars created by our wonderful volunteers."
Registration for the event needs to made by Oct. 26. Those wishing to sponsor an altar should do so by Oct. 19.
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