Joanne Perlich Ride for Dreams

This year's annual Joanne Perlich 'Ride for Dreams' comprises two events on consecutive days. The Murray Chevrolet Cadillac 'Boots, Buckle, BBQ' is being held on September 15th. The following day we will continue with the staple of this fundraiser since its inception, the family-friendly 40th annual Joanne Perlich 'Ride for Dreams' Trail Ride.

On September 15th 2023, join us in our arena for the 'Boots, Buckles & BBQ' event presented by Murray Chevrolet Cadillac, for an evening that seamlessly blends entertainment and purpose.

Starting at 5:30 pm, mingle over cocktails and let the acoustic vibes of local musician Luke James Bruce set the tone. By 6:30 pm, a hearty BBQ dinner will be served, offering a moment to gather and savor. The energy picks up at 7:30 pm with our live auctions, where curated items await your bid. For our younger guests, a selection of engaging games has been arranged. The highlight of the night arrives at 8:30 pm, as Trevor Panczak takes the stage, inviting everyone to embrace the joy of music and movement with 'dancing-in-the-dirt'.

While the ‘Boots, Buckle, 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!

The 40th annual Joanne Perlich 'Ride for Dreams' will take place Saturday, September 16th. Both riders and non-riders can register to help our 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

• Registration for the Ride for Dreams is now closed. Thank you to everyone who has registered! It's going to be a great day!

• All riders participating in LTRA events must complete a waiver. This is available at the bottom of this page or through the main menu.

Schedule of The Trail Ride Events (September 16th)

• 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 accoutrements that you wish to keep comfy.

Location & Directions to the Ride

The ride will be held at Pavan Park north of Lethbridge.  To get to the staging area from Lethbridge:

•  travel north out of Lethbridge on 13th Street North to the Pavan Park turn off

• The entrance to Pavan Park is 2.6 km north of 26th Avenue North

• Turn left into the entrance

• The staging area is to the left directly after entering Pavan Park entrance roadway
  

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Sponsorships are a great way to become involved in helping LTRA further its mandate of providing equestrian therapeutic support.  The following sponsors have contributed very generously to support this event. Thank you.

Gathering pledges through this fundraiser is a way of supporting the therapeutic services that we provide. They can be gathered on the pledge form or online through our donation/payment form. Pledges gathered on the pledge form must be brought in when you come to Murray Chevrolet Cadillac 'Boots, Buckle, BBQ' dinner on Friday, September 15th.

Pledges $20 or more are tax deductible.

There are basic etiquette standards that apply to all group rides, and they would apply here as well. When riding, please consider the following:

• If your horse kicks out tie a red ribbon to the tail to advise other riders not to get too close

• Obey all directions and suggestions of the trail boss - additionally, do not pass the trail boss

• Keep to the trail

• City park rules require all dogs to be leashed, however, for the safety of all riders we ask that dogs not be brought on the ride

• Trotting and galloping up on or passing other riders may upset other mounts - please pass other riders with caution and respect

• Keep control of your horse at all times - do not allow your horse to nuzzle, scratch, threaten, or run up on other horses