2024 The “Coming Home” Ride Guidelines
Register NowWhere: Kittson and Roseau County MN
Total length: 46 miles
When: May 28 to June 1, 2024
Cost: Minimum contribution of $35 per day which will be donated to organ donor awareness and financial assistance for organ recipients with a portion dedicated to local charities. All riders are encouraged to solicit sponsorships in addition to the minimum per day cost. There will be a silent auction at the Lake Bronson State Park Group Camp on June 1. All are encouraged to donate items and bid on items. No camping hookups are available at the Lake Bronson State Park Group camp but there is water for horses. Water for campers and dump station is located by the park entrance on the other side of the lake. There is no cost for the horses, but cleanup when we leave is important. You will need to provide your own portable fence. A compost pit and wheelbarrow are available for our use.
You will need a State Park Vehicle permit to enter the Group camp, they can be purchased at: Minnesota state parks vehicle permit | Minnesota DNR
You will also need a horse pass to ride on the State Park trails (Saturdays ride) these can be purchased at: Online license sales | Minnesota DNR (state.mn.us)
Hotels: Motels are available in Karlstad at the Northstar Motor Inn (218-436-2494) or in Greenbush at the Emerald Lodge (218-782-2990).
Sponsor Solicitation Form (PDF)
Riders: Rides will commence at 9:00 each day. Riders are responsible for all meals. Riders will need to provide and pack refreshments along the trails. Riders may join/stop any day of the ride. Riders should pack appropriate clothing (including rain gear) and be prepared to ride in adverse weather conditions. Riders under 16 are to be accompanied by an adult. Each rider should make arrangements for support staff to move vehicles. All riders are to have horses loaded and ready to depart by 8:30 AM when hauling from the group camp to the starting point. Ending time will vary based on length of ride and daily conditions. There is an indoor gathering area at the group camp.
Horses: Hay, grain, and any other special needs for horse feed to be arranged by individual riders. Water for horses will be available at the group camp and along the trail as necessary. Horses kept at the Group camp must be contained with portable fences or tie outs. Horses crossing state lines must have current (within 12 months) negative COGGINS test results. No stud horses or non-tethered foals will be permitted on the ride.
Sponsorships: Pre-established sponsorships are as follows: Bronze Boot $2,500; Silver Spur $5000; and Gold Buckle $10,000. Sponsor supplied magnetic signs will be displayed on trailers. Other sponsorships and donations accepted as well. The major recipient of donated funds will be the “Gift of Life House”, in Rochester, MN, which is a facility where organ recipients can stay at a reduced cost while awaiting organ transplant.
ATVs are welcome to join us along the trail. Campers are welcome as well!
Page Updated March 7, 2024
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