2019 Guidelines
Register NowWhere: Hille’s Windmill Ranch, Mandan, ND. The ‘Mandan Meander’ will be the reunion and celebration of T4T’s 7th year of our epic journey.
Total length: 150 miles
When: May 19 – May 27, 2019
Cost: Minimum contribution of $25.00 per day, which will be used to promote organ donation awareness and provide financial assistance for organ recipients. All riders are encouraged to solicit sponsorships in addition to the minimum mileage cost. Lease horses are available on a limited basis at $100.00 per half day. Call ahead to schedule lease horses.
Sponsor Solicitation Form (PDF)
Riders: Staging area will be at the Hille Windmill Ranch south of Mandan, ND. Address is 5195 County Road 81, Mandan, ND. There is an outhouse, an indoor toilet, one shower facility, an indoor gathering site, and campfire ring at this site.
Directions: From Mandan, take Hwy 1806 south approx 11 miles to County Road 81, then 3 ¼ miles west and south on County road 81.
Riders will be responsible for all meals. Riders will need to provide and pack refreshments and noon lunch along the trails.
Riders may join/stop at any leg of the trip. Riders should pack appropriate clothing (including raingear) and be prepared to ride in adverse weather conditions. Those that would rather not ride all miles planned for the day may turn around at the halfway point and return to the staging area.
All riders must be in the saddle and on the trail by the scheduled time each morning. Ending time will vary based on length of ride and daily conditions. Be prepared to ride at various speeds.
Riders under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or adult family member with a signed waiver.
Horses: Grain and any other special needs for horses to be arranged by individual riders. Some graze is available at the staging area. A round bale of grass/alfalfa mix will be set out for all to use. Water for horses will be available at the staging area and along the trail as necessary. Portable corrals for horses will also need to be supplied by participants.
Horses crossing state lines into must have current (within 30 days) health certificates and negative coggins. No stud horses or non-tethered foals will be permitted on the ride.
Ride Map & Schedule