When Debra Moore lost her mother to breast cancer in 2002, she began looking for a way to support the cause.
She decided to turn her love of horses into a fundraising initiative, and the Trail Ride for Breast Cancer was created. In 2013, 164 riders participated in the event, raising a total of $20,000.
Now in its fifth year, the ride is hoping to surpass that goal and organizers are encouraging fellow equine enthusiasts to come out and honour the women who have fought, survived or lost the battle with breast cancer.
The ride will take place this year on July 19, and though riders are not required to gather pledges, there is an entry fee of $55. Registration includes lunch and prizes will be offered to the first person to register, the best dressed in pink (horse and rider), largest group of riders, and longest distance travelled. There will also be raffles, prizes, a silent auction and 50/50 draw.
The ride will take place at the Dufferin forest located on Airport Road just north of Mansfield. For information visit http://trailrideforbreastcancer.weebly.com.
