Joanne Perlich Ride for Dreams

The 39th annual Joanne Perlich Ride for Dreams is fast approaching.  This year we will again be riding at Pavan Park north of Lethbridge.  We are extending an invitation for you to join us on Saturday, September 17th, 2022.

Both riders and non-riders can register to help our fundraising by gathering pledges.   A minimum of $125 in pledges is required to be collected and submitted by adult riders; youth riders (age 17 years or under) must collect a minimum of $25 in pledges.

• To participate in the ride please select the link button below to access our registration form.  You can also call our office at 403-328-2165 or email [email protected]

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

You can support our riders with a pledge through the following link button.  All pledges $20 or more are tax deductible.  Thank you.

Sponsorships are a great way to become involved in helping LTRA further its mandate of providing equestrian therapeutic support.  The following categories are companies that are supporting this event. Thank you.

More information about sponsorship arrangements is available in the sponsorship letter. If you would like to participate with us in this way please contact us or use the registration link below:

• The site will be available for arrival by 10:00 a.m. Coffee, muffins, etc. will be provided.

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

• The ride departs the staging area at 12:00 p.m.

• Depending on the number of riders we may divide into two groups.

• The ride will end back at the staging area around 2:30 to 3:00 p.m. After the ride prizes and draws will be done to recognize participants' efforts.

• Lunch will be provided at the staging area after the ride.  Please bring a lawn chair, bug spray, sunscreen, and any other accoutrements that you wish to keep comfy.

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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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