09/25/2025
Subject: Welcome to the High Desert Roughriders Trail Ride & All-Horse Parade!
Dear Riders & Friends,
We’re excited to welcome you to the High Desert Roughriders Trail Ride & All-Horse Parade on Saturday, October 4th, 2025! This special day is all about community, camaraderie, and honoring our veterans — and we’re thrilled to have you with us.
Here’s What’s Happening:
7:00 AM - Staging opens in field next to Peavine Trail North Parking Lot - Horse drop off and take truck and trailer to Mile High Track and Field catch Shuttle back.
7:45 AM - 8:15 AM - 8:45 AM Shuttles will be leaving Mile High Track back to staging - if you miss the shuttle you will have to find a way back to staging.
9:30 AM – Ride Starts promptly at 9:30AM along the beautiful Peavine Trail
10:45 AM - Lunch and horse water at Peavine Trailhead South
1:00 PM – Mounted color guard & National Anthem at the VA Hospital Flag Pole
2:00 PM – Horse water stop and staging for Parade thru downtown
2:30 PM - Parade starts
3:00 PM - Silent Auction, Raffle and Dinner in front of Limoncello
Things to Know Before You Ride:
Check-In: Please arrive early to allow time for check-in and staging.
Horse Readiness: Make sure your horse is trail-ready, properly shod, and conditioned for the ride.
Water: Bring plenty of water for you and a water bucket for your horse — we’ll have watering stops along the way.
Parade Etiquette: Stay in line, keep a safe distance between horses, and follow Roughrider leaders’ instructions - HAVE FUN!
Respect: This is a family-friendly event honoring veterans — please be courteous and mindful of spectators and fellow riders.
Your participation helps us raise funds to support local veterans in need, and together, we make a real difference. If you have any friends or family that would like to help out please have them reach out.
Thank you for joining us for this meaningful day. We look forward to riding with you, honoring our heroes, and celebrating together on Whiskey Row!
Ride Proud,
High Desert Roughriders
highdesertroughriders.org