Ride4Dreams | Boots, Buckles & BBQ

This year's annual fundraiser is comprised of two events on consecutive days. The Murray Chevrolet Cadillac 'Boots, Buckles & BBQ' is being held at the LTRA arena on September 13th. The following day we will continue with the family-friendly 41st annual Joanne Perlich 'Ride4Dreams' Trail Ride taking place at Pavan Park.

Started as a grassroots program by Joanne Perlich and friends in 1976, LTRA has been dedicated to providing therapeutic riding services, changing lives, and bringing joy to those most in need. Our annual fundraise is an integral part of this journey, symbolizing the commitment of our community to this worthy cause.

We invite you to join our cause and participate in the:

• Murray Chevrolet Cadillac 'Boots, Buckle s & BBQ' event on September 13th. Enjoy a live concert, mouth-watering BBQ, and a lively auction while contributing to LTRA’s continued mission. It's sure to be a fantastic time for a great cause!

• Our celebrations continue on September 14th by getting back to our roots with the family-friendly Ride for Dreams Trail Ride. A staple of this fundraiser since it's inception, this event has participants collect pledges - sponsoring their participation in the ride in support of LTRA. Together, we’ll traverse beautiful landscapes, have fun, enjoy each other’s company, and ride for a reason; raising funds and awareness for the therapeutic services provided by LTRA.

Thank you for considering participating in, attending, or sponsoring these events. Every stride our horses take, every trail we traverse, is dedicated to the clients whose lives are positively impacted by LTRA’s services. Donations and the support of our community tremendously aid in the costs associated with the delivery of our therapeutic and equine wellness programming, acquiring needed supplies and equipment, maintaining our facility, and providing care for our animals that are utilized in the delivery of our therapeutic services and inclusive recreational programming.

Presented by Murray Chevrolet Cadillac, join us as we convert our arena to a concert venue complete with catered BBQ, a live auction, a bar cart, and plenty to do for both adults & kiddos.

Cocktail hour starts at 5:30pm which followed by a catered BBQ. Then it's time to put your boots to work for some 'Dancing in the Dirt' during the live concert which plays until 11:30pm!

While the ‘Boots, Buckles & BBQ’ event promises a full roster of activities, its core remains the support for the Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association. Each ticket, each dance step, each bid goes beyond the night's festivities. It's supporting the work of LTRA and our commitment to ensuring its continued impact on our clients. Join us not just for a night out, but to be part of a community that believes in the transformative power of therapeutic riding and equine facilitated wellness!

We Are Thrilled to Announce this Year's Live Entertainment: Opener: Cody Hall | Headliner: 'El Mule'

The 41st annual Joanne Perlich 'Ride4Dreams' trail ride will take place Saturday, September 14th/2024 at Pavan Park. Both riders and non-riders can register to help fundraising by gathering pledges. A minimum of $200 in Pledges is required to be collected and submitted to qualify for a complimentary ticket to the Murray Chevrolet Cadillac 'Boots, Buckles & BBQ' Event.

How to Participate

• Please complete the the registration form which can be found by clicking the 'Participate in a Fundraising Event' button at the top of this page and then selecting 'Participate in the Ride'. This form is also available below under the sponsors section.

• All riders participating in LTRA events must complete a waiver. This is available through the link to left, by clicking the "More" button located at the top of the webpage, and also below.

Schedule for Trail Ride Event

• The site will be available for arrival by 10:00 a.m.

• Sign-in / registration begins at 11:00 a.m.

• Lunch will be provided at 12:00 p.m.

• The ride departs the staging area at 1:00 p.m. (depending on the number of riders we may divide into two groups).

• The ride will end back at the staging area around 3:00 p.m.

• After-the-ride draws and munchies will be provided.

• Please bring a lawn chair, bug spray, sunscreen and any other items you may wish to stay comfortable in the outdoor setting.

Prizes for Ride4Dreams Participants!

We are thrilled to announce that thanks to the generosity of Western Stockman, riders participating in the Ride4Dreams trail ride will have the opportunity to win a variety of amazing prizes as a token of our appreciation for your support! A special prize awaits the youth - 17 and under on the day of the ride - who brings in the most pledges: a custom Montana Silversmith Belt Buckle! Get ready to ride, raise pledges, and win big. Thank you for your support!

Pledges

A central part of our fundraiser is the collection of pledges by those participating in the trail ride so please support our incredible riders in their efforts to support the LTRA. Pledges can be gathered on the LTRA pledge form or online through our donation/payment form.

Riders: To qualify for prizes, pledges gathered on the pledge form must be submitted ahead of time or brought with you if you plan on attending the Murray Chevrolet Cadillac 'Boots, Buckles & BBQ' event on Friday, September 13th.

Pledges $20 or more are tax deductible.

Downloadable Rider Information Sheet (ride etiquette, directions, etc.) & Pledge Form Below:

Waiver (required for all riders)

Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors!

The Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association extends a heartfelt thank you to our incredible sponsors for their unwavering support. Their contributions make a world of difference, ensuring the success of our events and enabling us to continue offering our beneficial programs and services to vulnerable populations in Lethbridge and across Southern Alberta.

We encourage all visitors to our site to check out and support these local businesses that so generously support our community. Your patronage of these businesses helps us give back to those in need and keep our programs running strong. Thank you for helping us make a positive impact!

We value transparency and as a potential donor, we want to ensure you have all the necessary information to make an informed decision:

1. Name of Charitable Organization: Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association

2. Cost of Fundraising: Based upon last years’ totals and the dedicated work of our volunteer task force, we anticipate the following:

• Ride4Dreams Trail Ride: Based upon last years’ totals and the dedicated work of our volunteer task force, we anticipate that we will raise approx. 35k from the ‘Ride4Dreams’ event at a cost of 1.2k.

• Boot, Buckles & BBQ (BBB): Based upon last years’ totals and the dedicated work of our volunteer task force, we anticipate that we will raise approx. 70k from the BBB event at an approx. cost of 20k (entertainment, catering, etc.).

3. Contact Information: For more information, you can contact Kale Hayes, our Executive Director at (403) 328-2165 or via email at: [email protected]

4. Address: Our main office is located at: 24 205015 Hwy 512. Lethbridge County and our place of incorporation is Lethbridge County, Alberta.

For more information on the use donations, please see the link to our fundraising page below.

Thank you for your generous support of the Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association!