An annual fundraising event to assist Pikes Peak Region military personnel and their families takes place in Colorado Springs the weekend of July 28-29. The Kit Carson Riding Club and the National Versatility Ranch Horse Association, a 501c(3) organization, hosts the weekend of low-cost clinics and classes, which introduces horse and riders of all ages and skill sets to the traditions of the ranch horse. One-hundred percent of net proceeds benefit three local nonprofits: YMCA/Camp Shady Brook, Pikes Peak Therapeutic Riding Center, and The Home Front Cares. Last year, the event raised $10,000.The event also includes a military appreciation breakfast, benefit barbecue, silent and live auctions, free activities for kids, wagon rides; and a benefit concert featuring the band, Latigo ñ winners of 12 country music awards. Meals and events cost $5 each. Clinics/classes cost more. With the exception of clinics and classes, military and first responders eat and attend free. Pre-registration is required for all events and meals. Details are posted at http://www.nvrha.org under the Ranch Horse Round Up and on Facebook: Ranch Horse Round Up 2018.Sponsorships, volunteers and silent auction donations are needed. The volunteer coordinator is Pam Cobb 719-548-8075; the organizer is Jim Armstrong 719-439-7055. The event will be held at the Kit Carson Riding Club at 6775 Cowpoke R0ad., off Black Forest Road, just north of Woodmen Road.
