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17th Annual Ride-A-Thon at Babcock Ranch

The 17th Annual Ride-A-Thon, hosted by Special Equestrians, was a great success again.  This was our fourth year at the Babcock Ranch and it was the best one yet.  With the parking system reorganized and the help of the Lee County Auxiliary Mounted Patrol, our trail riders were parked, registered and riding in no time at all.  The trails were amazing and everyone had complements about the day.  Our riders put on a fine show of their riding talents and we were so proud of all 25 of these riders.  Thanks as usual to our little band of 75 volunteers who gave up their Saturday to spend their day at the Babcock Ranch, a beautiful place for anyone to spend some time.  Special Equestrians thanks the ranch and their crew for helping us make our Ride-A-Thon such a wonderful event.

 

 

 

Directions to Ride-A-Thon and the Babcock Ranch:
From the North:

Take I-75 exit 164 to Highway 17N., 1 mile to E. State Road 74, 15 miles to State Road 31 S.,
entrance 4.1 miles on left.
From the South:

Take I-75 exit 143 East on Route 78 to State Road 31.  Go North 11 miles, entrance on right.

Free Continental Breakfast and Lunch for Riders with $50.00 Pledge-must RSVP for Lunch!
50/50 Drawing       Open to Public        Prizes for Most Donations Pledged                        

1.  Start now to get as many sponsors as you can.

2.  $50 minimum pledge to enter.  Solicit donations from sponsors. 

      Be sure to get sponsors full name, address and donation amount.

3.  Prized awarded for most money pledged by adult and child participant.

4.  Use ballpoint pen on form, and please make sure it is legible.

5.  RIDERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR COLLECTING THEIR OWN PLEDGES.

6.  Sponsors should make checks payable to Special Equestrians.

7.  The completed envelope with donations is to be turned in to the

     registration table on the day of the ride BEFORE the ride begins.

8.  There will be a free continental breakfast and a lunch for riders.

9.  There are miles and miles of trails; choose the distance that best suits

      you and your horse.  Trail maps will be available at the event.

10.  Safety and courtesy toward other riders MUST be observed at all times.

11.  There will no smoking and no alcoholic beverages on the Babcock Property.

12.  PROOF OF CURRENT NEGATIVE COGGINS REQUIRED

12.  A separate Babcock Release must be signed by all persons, riders and

       non-riders, regardless of age, who enter the Babcock property.

13.  PLEASE RSVP to 239-226-1221 (NUMBER OF RIDERS)

       TO RESERVE YOUR BREAKFAST & LUNCH

 

 

 

 

                               All Donations Are Tax Deductible
              Call (239) 731-1212 or 433-2926 for more Information
                             P.O. Box 61528, Fort Myers, FL 33912

 

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