The annual benefit ride and barbecue for the Ridgewood TRAIL Riders Association, a therapeutic horseback riding program for children with special needs, will be held October 3 at Ridgewood Ranch.
The association is a 501©3 nonprofit program dedicated to serving communities in Mendocino and Lake counties. TRAIL has existed for 16 years and has been a year-round program for more than two years.
TRAIL not only provides therapeutic riding for children with special needs, it also provides horse camps for at-risk youth. A 4-H program, TRAIL is seeking to obtain insurance that will enable them to meet the special needs of adults in the community as well as children.
The October 3 event will consist of three parts: the ride, the barbecue and the Seabiscuit tour. Visitors may attend all or part of the event.
The ride will start at 9 a.m. and run for three hours. There are four different rides, categorized by riding ability and horse condition.
A tri-tip or chicken barbecue begins at 12:30 and runs until 2 p.m. The menu will feature fruit and veggies grown in Ridgewood's organic garden.
Seabiscuit tours start at 2 p.m. Those taking the tour will visit historic ranch buildings, the Howard family home, and several stables in various stages of restoration.
They'll also see a short film on the legendary racehorse and the ranch.
Anyone interested in riding needs to fill out and return an entry form by September 30; spaces are limited.
Entry forms are available at Flowers by Annette or J.D. Redhouse, Black Horse Tack in Redwood Valley, and Mendocino County Farm Supply in Ukiah.
For information about the fundraiser, an online entry form for the trail ride, directions, call Ellen Bartholomew at 459-5640, or email bartholo@instawave.net.
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