2025 Trails4Transplants Recap
The 13th Annual Trails4Transplants trail ride commenced on May 29th, with a traditional visit to two elder care homes (Peaceful Pines Senior Living at Fort Pierre and Avantara Pierre). Residents lined up outside at each facility and joined the horses and riders, as they sang traditional cowboy songs along with harmonica music! It has been a tradition to make time at each annual ride to brighten the lives of the elder community and this year was another success! A kickoff event with silent auction and live music by the Dirty Boot Band, was held on Friday night at the Grey Goose Store & Social Club, with all enjoying the evening!
On May 30th we began three days of riding through the historic Korkow Anchor K Ranch, with Jim Korkow guiding the group through scenic trails along the Medicine Creek. On a number of occasions herds of the Korkow Rodeo Bucking stock were encountered, some with young colts at their side! Hills were steep, causing some of the riders to lead their horses down the trail. A staging area was established each day around noon for riders and horses to take a rest, get fed, and hydrated.
One of the staging areas was at the Ken Korkow’s Ministries Ranch, where the group of riders were treated to a great meal of pulled pheasant and beans, and had the pleasure of listening to the history of the Korkow ranch and Ministries. Ken and Jim Korkow both provided experiences for thought and reflection on one’s life and ambitions. Visiting and comradery was ever present on the ride, with experienced riders opening and closing gates and helping the more inexperienced.
Up to forty-seven riders enjoyed the ride each day, with 40 miles being covered over the three days, and over $21,000.00 raised to help those dealing with organ, eye, or tissue transplants. A great experience for young and old. A huge thanks to Beth and Pul Remund for their planning and execution efforts, and to the Korkow organization for being great hosts. Plans are being set for the 14th annual ride, currently scheduled for the end of May in 2026 near St Anthony, ND.
Now it’s time for a special shout out and a huge thank you to all that opened up their land for everyone to camp and ride on. Additionally, to those who organized, provided meals, transportation, sponsored and/or helped out in any way. This event wouldn’t have been possible without the generosity, time and talent of so many!
- Korkow Anchor K Ranch – Jim & Carol Korkow, Misty Korkow
- The Ranch Ministries – Ken & Liz Korkow
- Bad Medicine Creek Farms, LLC – Don Korkow
- TJ & Brienna Korkow
- Brent Pries
- Darrel Metzinger
- Randy King
- Baade Ranch
- Beth & Paul Remund
- Shana Kruger
- George Welk
- Grey Goose Store & Social Club
- The Dirty Boot Band
- The Lion’s Club
- Econ & Josie Lysford
- North Country Horsemen Saddle Club
- T4T Riders & T4T Support Crew
- All that purchased Silent Auction Items
All that donated Silent Auction Items
- Country Collars
- Linda Barnes
- Sue Helm
- Jenna Kruger
- Sioux Nation
- Cass Equine
- East Pierre Landscape & Garden Center
- Beth Remund
- Roger Hillie
- Shannon Peterson
- Kristi Westlund
- Mikel’s Feed
- Carol Stolley
- Shirley Horien
- Runnings
- Jed & Kristina Breuker
- The Pink Petal
- Loesch’s Last Minute
- Photos by Shana
- Capital City Florist
- Total Beauty
- George Welk
- Capital City Liquor
- Kathy Tyler
- Dare2Dream Equine Conditioning
- North Country Horseman Saddle Club
There are lots of pictures of this year’s ride and of previous rides on T4T’s Facebook page, check it out: https://www.facebook.com/trails4transplants/
The first T4T ride began in Warren, MN in 2013 and from its beginning and through the 2024 ride, there have been over 2,570 miles covered in Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, and South Dakota with approximately $400,000 raised. The funds raised are to promote awareness, support donor families, and help those who have received the precious gift of life.
T4T is a volunteer-run organization with no paid administrative staff. If you haven’t already, consider checking the box and say yes! Give the gift of life as an organ donor!
For more information about Trails4Transplants check out our website, or contact:
Roger Hille at [email protected] (Tel: 218-201-0589)
If you enjoyed following us along for the ride and would like to make a monetary donation to our cause you can do that using:
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Trails4Transplants
5195 County Rd 81
Mandan, ND 58554
All donations are tax-deductible via 501c3
By supporting Trails4Transplants, you’re contributing to a cause that saves lives and brings hope to those in need. Happy Trails!