Third Annual Ride for Research Event near Olympia
July 6-8, 2007
The Washington State Horse Council and member organizations hosted the
third annual Ride for Research event to benefit the Washington State
University College of Veterinary Medicine’s equine research programs.
The benefit took place Friday through Sunday, July 6-8, 2007, at the
Evergreen Sportsmen’s Club on 12736 Marksmen Rd., near Littlerock,
Washington, in close proximity to Olympia. Events included a Friday
evening social between 6:30-10 p.m., a prize ride beginning at 8 a.m. on
Saturday, followed by an evening auction and barbeque dinner, and an open
ride on Sunday. Camping was free for the weekend. Entry fees for
the prize ride were $20 for adults and $15 for youths 13-years-old and
younger. Additional tickets for the ride cost $5. Top prizes for
the ride included saddles, bridles, saddle blankets, and veterinary
services.
Other supporting organizations for the event included Backcountry
Horsemen of Washington, Washington State Horsemen, Woodbrook Hunt Club, and
the John Wayne Pioneer Wagons and Riders.
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