SAVE THE DATE and register early for H.E.L.P.'s Spooktactular Scavenger Hunt Trail Ride #helptrailride, benefitting Phoebe's Scholarship Fund. Early registration is open now!
H.E.L.P. is a therapeutic riding center that helps people with disabilities and challenges gain independence and confidence through horsemanship and horseback riding.
Many families cannot afford our unique services and insurance doesn’t always cover it. Phoebe's Scholarship Fund was created to help those families benefit from our program and can only continue with support from people like YOU!
Event is open to all riders. All disciplines welcome.
Each rider will pay the $10 entry fee into Parrie Haynes Ranch.
Each rider will also pay an online registration fee of $25, or $35 the day of the event.
This is a scavenger hunt trail ride that is about 6 miles long. Riders search for Halloween-themed items hidden along the trail. A grand prize is awarded to the rider who collects the most scavenger hunt items.
After the ride is lunch and then a costume contest parade. Prizes are awarded to the best horse and rider costume in two age categories: under 18 and 18 & over. A special prize is awarded to the person posting the most on Instagram and Facebook using the hashtag #helptrailride.
Included in registration: Lunch and snacks, swag bags, silent auction, costume parade, and presentation on equine nutrition by Dr. Jamie Ashbrook of Brazos Valley Equine Hospital.
Schedule is as follows:
Friday:
4:00 – 6:00 PM Rider check-in/registration
6:00 – 8:00 PM Mini-clinic on equine nutrition by Dr. Jamie Ashbrook, Brazos Valley Equine Hospital (will stream on Facebook live for those who cannot attend)
Hamburger and hot dog dinners will be available for $10 from 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Saturday:
8:00 – 9:00 AM Rider check-in/registration/tack up
9:00 Riders depart
12:00 Deadline for scavenger hunt turn in at clubhouse
12:30 Silent auction closes (promptly!)
11:30 – 1:00 Lunch served in clubhouse; prep for costume parade/contest
1:15 Line up for costume parade and judging (end of road, near sunrise cottage), return to clubhouse ASAP after parade for announcement of winners & silent auction items
EVENT SPONSORS/DONORS:
Event Sponsors / In Kind Donations Needed!
To become a Spooktacular Sponsor select your support level at the registration link and we'll follow up with you.
To donate In kind items for the silent auction or prizes email event planner Karen at kctaxranch@gmail.com
If you can’t make it to the event but still want to help; donations to our Scholarship Fund are much appreciated. Just $25 can help a rider continue their lessons!
In Kind Sponsors:
HEB
Platinum Performance
Redmond Equine
Dover Saddlery - Austin
Club Car Wash
Carter & Jane
Barfield Hay
Riding Warehouse
Nutrena Equine Feed
Anna Kraft Fine Art Portrait Artist
Diane Brandmiller
Judy's Lone Star Shop
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