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, 2009, 2010 and 2011 rides were in Michaux Forest at Mont Alto, and in 2012 the Grey Mares worked with two Rides in our area - Bonny Brook and Antietam Battlefield. Again, we are so very thankful for the response of the riders and their sponsors. To date our Rides and others organized under the Ride the Trail to a Cure banner have raised over $169,000.00 for local and state breast cancer organizations. 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.
If you are interested in organizing a Ride the Trail to a Cure in your area, please contact us.
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Read what Congressman Glenn "GT" Thompson
had to say about the Grey Mare Society and the
Ride (click on image for full-size PDF version.
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The Pennsylvania Equine Council continues to support our Ride and our exposure at the Harrisburg World Horse Expo has helped to expand the Ride in PA and bordering states. We also have had the opportunity to meet celebrity horsemen including the extraordinary Craig Cameron.
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."
For more information about the Pennsylvania Equine Council and membership opportunities, go to: Links to the left.
2012 Sponsors
Scott Purdum www.advantagehorsemanship.com
Sarah Richards www.SarahLynnRichards.com
Pony Locks www.ponylocks.com
Francine M. D'Antuono www.fernwooddesignart.com
Jewelry with Charm Centerville, MD
Pony Bun www.ezbun.com
Catie Fashion, USA
Zeal For Life www.ZEAL.101.com
Circle A Saddlery
Unique Jewelry by Etchings etc.
Sandbur Tack and Western Wear
Newts Hat Co.
Next Step Designs
Critter Bling Angel Meadow Farm
JP’s NORTH. Inc. www.jpsnorth.net
Baskets by Janet Morgan
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