November 20-22, 2020
WE HAVE REACHED 50 RIDERS SO THE RIDE CLOSED. HOWEVER, THERE ARE A FEW SLOTS AVAILABLE ON BOTH DAYS. CALL CAROLE AT 602-686-2435 FOR INFORMATION.
The COVID Pandemic
We feel confident that our Wild Rose events can move forward at this time. We understand a lot more of what to do and what not to do at our events.
Everyone needs to participate in creating the safest and best environment as per your understanding of best practices - masking when in the vicinity of other individuals, maintaining a 6-foot perimeter from other individuals when in a group setting, washing your hands and other common-sense protocols.
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Gary and Carole Wilder are volunteers partnering with Bethany’s Gait in creating opportunities for our fellow equine enthusiasts. Our goal is to create an enjoyable environment where we challenge ourselves and our horses to advance our skills while enjoying the friendship and camaraderie of other riders. The upside of this is that 100% of proceeds go directly to benefit a fantastic 501(c)(3) charity – Bethany’s Gait - to support their programs.
Bethany's Gait is dedicated to "Rescuing Horses, Restoring Lives". The programs offered by Bethany'sGait were created specifically for active duty, reserve and veteran military personnel, first responders and their families. One of the things that makes the program unique is that Bethany's Gait is also a horse rescue. They have found that bringing the rescue horses together with the people offers a dynamic situation where horses and humans heal through a bond that is developed based on unconditional love, unwavering trust and a keen understanding of what the other has been through. Bethany's Gait is a 501(c)(3) non-profit ranch in Prescott, AZ.
----- WE RIDE TO GIVE BACK -----
100% OF PROCEEDS BENEFITTING BETHANY'S GAIT, PRESCOTT, AZ
FALL ALONG THE HASSAYAMPA RIVER
A HORSEMANSHIP CLINIC & TWO DAYS OF WONDERFUL RIDING IN ARIZONA
MONDAY SMALL GROUP LESSONS WITH BUDDY ULDRIKSON
ACTIVITY SCHEDULE
Jennifer from Silver Buckle Photography will be taking pictures on Saturday.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20 - BASIC HORSEMANSHIP CLINIC presented by Buddy Uldrikson from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Be honest…. How well do you walk, trot, and lope on a loose, collected rein? If you could use some positive pointers, don’t miss Buddy’s Basic Horsemanship Riding Clinic. You will learn about balance, both yours and your horse’s, because balance is the foundation for graceful, natural riding as well as showing you how to softly yet effectively “whisper” instructions to your horse. With your cueing like the gentle direction of a capable waltz partner, you two will be Dancing with the Stars.
Limited to 12 participants. Cost: $100.00 per person. Registration must be prepaid by November 3. Your participation is confirmed on receipt of payment. Sooner payment is received, sooner you are confirmed. Make check payable to Buddy Uldrikson and mail to Gary Wilder, P.O. Box 371, Waddell, AZ 85355. Call Gary at 928-595-0428 or Carole at 602-686-2435 to hold your space now.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23 - SMALL GROUP LESSONS WITH BUDDY. What do you need help with?
Two sessions: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. or 12:00 noon -- 2:00 p.m . Limited to 10 participants per session. Cost is $50.00 per hour. Registration must be prepaid by November 3. Your participation is confirmed on receipt of payment. Sooner payment is received, sooner you are confirmedl Make check payable to Buddy Uldrikson and mail to Gary Wilder, P.O. Box 371, Waddell, AZ 85355. Call Gary at 928-595-0428 or Carole at 602-686-2435 to hold your space now.
Rancho Rio Bonita Ranch is less than 10 miles from Wickenburg, AZ. It is nestled in a pristine valley surrounded by hills decorated by red rocks and regal cactus. And we trail ride right out our back door. You will ride decomposed granite trails with minimal rocks on well-marked trails crossing over serveral small creeks and passing through the Ranch. This ride is rated easy to light moderate. Shoes and boots are recommended.
JOIN THE FUN - BLIND TEAM JACKPOT - SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
EVERYONE CAN ENTER - NOVICE - PLEASURE - ADVANCED
Here is how this will work. $5.00 entry fee. We will randomly group up to 3-4-5 riders to make a "team". During the competition, you will NOT KNOW who your team members are. After the ride awards, we will announce team members and team scores and award the jackpot. Sign up at registration table on day of ride.
All teams will have the same number of riders. We will add the score of all team members together to create a team score - high team score wins the jackpot!
RIBBONS FOR FIRST THROUGH SIXTH PLACE -- THREE LEVELS OF COMPETITION
PICK YOUR LEVEL AND RIDE THAT LEVEL ALL DAY!!!!
LOTS OF PRIZES AND GIVE AWAYS FROM OUR SPONSORS!!
FUN TIMES!!!
FEES:
NO MEMBERSHIP FEES!!!
Online Registration Fees Payable until November 17: Adult - $55.00 per day; Student - $25.00 per day; Companion - $25.00 per day.
Additional Fees - CASH ONLY - Payable on site at Registration Table Day of Event :
Late Registration Fees: Adult- $65.00 per day; Student-$35.00 per day; Companion- $35.00 per day. IF LATE ENTRY, CALL GARY AT 928-595-0428 OR CAROLE AT 602-686-2435 TO SECURE EVENT SPOT AND PAY ON SITE.
Dry camping only with horse water - $10 per night per rig – no reservation required.
Stalls (20 stalls available) - $10 per night per horse. NO STALLS AVAILABLE - ALL HAVE BEEN RESERVED. Due to our limited number of pens, if you have your own stalls, please bring them.
Facility Use Fee: $10.00 per day per rider for trail competitions.
Blind Jackpot Fee: $5.00 fee for Saturday and $5.00 fee for Sunday
Meals are on your own all three days.
Competition limited to 50 riders per day.
ONLY ONE HORSE PER COMPETITOR ALLOWED ON SITE.
SHOES AND BOOTS RECOMMENDED.
DOGS: All dogs must be on a leash at all times. If left unattended, they must be kept in your trailer and not disturb other people. Please pick up after your dog. NO DOGS ALLOWED ON THE TRAIL. This is coyote country - do not tie your dog to your trailer and leave it.
NO ARRIVALS BEFORE NOON ON THURSDAY, PLEASE.
AGENDA:
Friday, November 20 - Horsemanship Clinic. 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Limited to 12 participants.
11:00 p.m. Check in opens
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Clinic
Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22 – Obstacle Trail Contests:
7-8:00 a.m. Check in, sign up for ride out time
7:00 a.m. SUNDAY - Cowboy Church
7:45 a.m. Judges’ Meeting
8:30 a.m. Riders' Meeting
10:00 a.m. First Riders out on course
Lunch Bring your own all three days
Awards Half hour after last rider is back
5:00 p.m. No potluck - but feel free to eat with your friends - at a distance
Monday, November 23 - Small group lessons.
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. First Session - Limited to 10 participants
12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m. Second Session - Limited to 10 participants
Questions call Carole @602-686-2435 or email: glwild@hotmail.com
Address: 27510 W. Gill Road, Morristownk, AZ 85342. Ranch is located between Morristown and Wickenburg.
DIRECTIONS: Turn off Route 60 on to McCarroll Road. McCarroll Road is about one mile north of Highway 74 turnoff.
If coming from south, McCarroll Road will be on your left past mile marker #119.
If coming from north, McCarroll Road will be on your right past mile marker #118.
From US 60 south of Wickenburg, turn left (south) on to McCarroll Road; turn left again and continue right on to North 275th Avenue; continue on to Gill Road and follow to the Ranch. Ranch is about one-half mile from Route 60.
SHORT CUT AROUND CENTRAL PHOENIX:
Coming from south of Phoenix: Use the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway West to avoid going through central Phoenix. Get off at I-10 at the Loop 202 San Tan Freeway and go west for approximately 22 miles. You will exit the 202 at I-10 at 59th Avenue.
Coming from north of Phoenix: Use the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway to avoid going through central Phoenix. Get off at I-10 at 59tth Avenue and go east for approximately 22 miles. You will exit at the I-10 at the Loop 202 San Tan Freeway.