RAEFORD, NORTH CAROLINA — August 13, 2026 — The Carolina Horse Park Foundation is honored to announce that it has been named the recipient of a $1,150,000 gift from the estate of Faith Caldwell. This extraordinary contribution represents one of the most significant gifts in the Park’s history and will have a lasting impact on the future of the Carolina Horse Park.
Faith Caldwell’s generosity reflects a deep belief in the importance of preserving and supporting equestrian sport, open land, and the special community that has grown around the Carolina Horse Park. Her legacy will now become an enduring part of the Park’s future.
“We are incredibly grateful for Faith Caldwell’s remarkable generosity,” said Katherine Thornton, President of the Carolina Horse Park Foundation.“ A gift of this magnitude is transformational. Faith has provided the Carolina Horse Park with an extraordinary opportunity to strengthen the Park today while ensuring that it remains a premier destination for equestrian sport and a treasured community resource for generations to come.”
Located in Hoke County, North Carolina, the Carolina Horse Park encompasses approximately 317 acres and serves as a nationally recognized venue for equestrian competitions, clinics, educational programs, and community activities. Since its founding, the Park has become an important destination for riders, trainers, owners, spectators, volunteers, and equestrian organizations from across the country.
The $1.15 million estate gift will help strengthen the Carolina Horse Park’s long-term financial position and support its continued mission of conserving the land, promoting equestrian sport, and providing a world-class venue for the equestrian community.
“We are especially humbled that Faith chose to leave such a meaningful legacy through the Carolina Horse Park,” said Thornton. “Her gift is much more than a financial contribution. It is an investment in the future of this Park and in the generations of riders, families, competitors, and visitors who will experience it in the years ahead.”
The Carolina Horse Park Foundation extends its deepest appreciation to Faith Caldwell and her estate for this extraordinary act of generosity. The Park is committed to honoring her legacy by being responsible stewards of this gift and ensuring that its impact continues well into the future.
The Carolina Horse Park Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving open space and promoting equestrian sport and related activities. The Park provides a unique setting for equestrian competitions, educational programs, recreational activities, and community events while contributing to the economic and cultural vitality of the region.
