Welcome

In 2006 The Grey Mare Society (our group of ladies over 50 who ride together) decided to combine a fall trail ride with raising funds to fight breast cancer. We thought that rather than riding for a national organization, we would support organizations that directly help the breast cancer victims in our area. So we organized a trail ride to benefit The Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition and Breast Cancer Awareness - Cumberland Valley. I am a survivor and am personally aware of how much good both of these groups do. Their web sites are in the links to the left.

We were astounded by the response in 2006, and the 2007 ride more than doubled the money we raised in 2006. The 2008 and 2009 rides were in Michaux Forest at Mont Alto, and again we are so very thankful for the response of the riders and their sponsors.  Please go to the links at the left for pictures and information about the rides.  If you were a participant, your picture may be included. 

Our 2010 Ride is scheduled for Saturday, September 25 in Michaux Forest.  Click on the 2010 Ride Info link to the left for information, printable poster, sponsor sheets and auction items donated to date.  If you have any questions or if your club would like to have a ride to support a state or local breast cancer organization, please contact us through the Contact Us button and we will send you information. 

Read what Congressman Glenn "GT" Thompson had to say about the Grey Mare Society and the 2010 Ride (click on image for full-size PDF version.

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The Pennsylvania Equine Council (PEC) again supported breast cancer awareness and the Ride the Trail to a Cure at The 2010 Harrisburg World Horse Expo.  The interest was phenomenal, and we had a great time.  We met Tom and Pat Seay  - Best of America by Horseback - and they graciously offered to support our Ride. Check out their site on our links.  We were next to Craig Cameron's booth and this Cowboy Hall of Fame member is not only an expert horseman, he is a nice person. 

As trail riders and members, we appreciate the mission of the PEC: "The overall goals and aims of the PEC are to make it easier, more affordable, safer and more enjoyable to own equines and participate in equestrian sports in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania."