South Seattle Saddle Club’s

2nd Annual Ride for a Reason

Benefitting Curvy Girls – International Scoliosis Peer Support for Girls

Join us for a full day of barrels, community, and giving back at the South Seattle Saddle Club.

This event is especially close to our hearts—one of our very own is part of Curvy Girls and the Saddle Club, and we’re proud to ride in support of a community that uplifts girls navigating scoliosis with strength and confidence.

Date: August 22
Location: South Seattle Saddle Club | 22740 SE 228th St Maple Valley, WA 98038

Open Barrel Race (Non-Sanctioned)

A fun, competitive race open to all riders—focused on community, not points.

• Entry Fee: $25 per run

• Format: 1D–4D

• Payout: 1st–5th place in each division

All entry fees go directly to the fundraiser benefiting Curvy Girls.

$2,000 Cash Pot
This is a guaranteed pot funded through fundraising efforts.
Entry fees are not added to the pot.

Time Onlys

Get your horse dialed in before your run:

• $5 each or 3 for $10

• 1-minute limit per horse

• Purchase at the office or cash at the gate before entering the arena

Time Onlys: 9:30 AM
Race Begins: 11:00 AM

Mother & Daughter Barrel Race + Team Auction

Starts at 5:00 PM

The heart of the event—and a crowd favorite.

This race is about connection, confidence, and celebrating the women who lift the next generation up—not about being the fastest or most experienced.

Team Format

• Teams consist of one female adult + one female youth

• “Mother & Daughter” can be any meaningful duo—mom, grandma, aunt, cousin, mentor, or best friend

• Each team will be assigned a team number

This is about showing up, having fun, and raising money for a meaningful cause

How It Works

• All youth riders will run first, followed by all adult riders

• Each team’s combined time determines placing

• Time will be allowed for tack/saddle changes between runs as needed

• 5-second penalty will be added for each knocked-over barrel

• Helmets are required for ALL riders

Team Experience

Each team will submit:

• Team Name

• Ride Song

• Short Bio (shared with the crowd during introductions)

Teams are highly encouraged to dress up, coordinate outfits, and bring the energy
The more spirit you bring, the more you help raise money through the auction

Live Team Auction

Before the race begins, each team will be introduced to the crowd with their song and bio, then auctioned off live.

Spectators will have the opportunity to bid on their favorite teams, with the highest bidder “owning” that team for the race.

This is where teams can truly shine—personality, creativity, and heart matter more than speed

Auction Format

• Each team is sold to the highest bidder

• All winning bids must be paid at the office before the race begins

50/50 Split:

• 50% of each winning bid → Curvy Girls

• 50% → payout pool

Teams are raising money simply by participating and being bid on—winning is just a bonus

Payout

Cash payouts will be awarded based on team performance:

• 1st Place: 50% of payout pool

• 2nd Place: 30%

• 3rd Place: 20%

Cook Shack

The Cook Shack will be open all day serving:

• Breakfast

• Lunch & Dinner (burgers and more)

• Snacks & drinks

All Cook Shack proceeds benefit the South Seattle Saddle Club.