Today a bunch of us Saddled Up to raise money for St. Jude's Children's Hosptial. All together with 30 riders, we managed to raise close to $1700.00 and there are a few late pledges of donations coming in by the end of the week. The weather was wet, cloudy but warm. The horses didn't mind at all and neither did the riders! The trail ride was located at Farragut State Park near Bayview, Idaho. The trail was a 10 mile loop, marked by a few of the 4-Hers in the group the night before, as well as camp. 5 girls slept in a tent in a horse trailer to ensure they stayed dry and toasty all night!
The riders set out at 9am in groups to trek through Farragut for the cause. With rain coats wrapped over saddles and around their legs, and the horses ready for the adventure they were off. During the ride there were a few helping in camp, cooking chili, setting up the lunch table and setting out the prizes for the riders that had the most money pledge for St. Jude's. I ran out on the trail after the first group came in to capture photos in the trees. I turned into a new obstacle for a few horses that had never seen a tree with a flannel shirt and camera! Never did I see an upset face, nor hear a complaint about anything, including the weather! When the riders went by me they all flashed a smile as their horses steamed with moisture.
The Saddle Up for St. Jude's is held at Farragut every year on the first Saturday of October. For more information for next year please feel free to contact the Kootenai County Extension office or the Farragut Information Desk.
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