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Rattlesnake Ridge Riders to host 30th annual horseback-riding fundraiser

Jeanie Chappel of Benton City, a member of the Rattlesnake Ridge Riders Chapter of the Backcountry Horsemen of Washington, adjusts a lash rope in this file photo for the group’s display at annual Tri-Cities Sportsmen Show at TRAC in Pasco.
Jeanie Chappel of Benton City, a member of the Rattlesnake Ridge Riders Chapter of the Backcountry Horsemen of Washington, adjusts a lash rope in this file photo for the group’s display at annual Tri-Cities Sportsmen Show at TRAC in Pasco. Tri-City Herald

Members of the community can sign up now for the 30th annual Chili Feed Ride and Fundraiser, an all-day horseback-riding event on March 13 at the Benton County Horn Rapids Park, located off North Highway 225 in Benton City.

Guests can enjoy horseback-riding, a live and silent auction, food and more. Riders have the option of participating in the 10 a.m. long ride, or the 10:30 a.m. short ride. Breakfast and lunch will be served. Auctions will take place in the afternoon.

Guests who plan to ride must provide their own mount.

Cost is $10 per person, or $35 for a family of four (which includes one ride and one meal per person). Guests can also purchase event merchandise, which will be available all day. Credit card processing will be available on site. Registration starts at 7 a.m. Preregister at www.rattlesnakeridgeriders.org. All times are Daylight Saving Time.

Proceeds will benefit the Rattlesnake Ridge Riders, a local group of horse and horseback-riding enthusiasts.

To learn more or to register, call 509-528-8785 or email pjsilversr@yahoo.com.

This story was originally published March 4, 2016 at 10:32 AM with the headline "Rattlesnake Ridge Riders to host 30th annual horseback-riding fundraiser."

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