Cowgirl Spirit Equine Rescue will host its fourth annual benefit Prize Ride on Aug. 16 at Bridle Trails State Park in Kirkland, with first riders out at 9 a.m. and last riders out at noon.

A Prize Ride is an organized trail ride with a marked route. Riders collect cards along the way from Cowgirl Spirit volunteers. At the end, the rider with the best “hand” wins. It’s a casual, easygoing ride – no racing or wild riding.

“This has been a fun and successful fundraiser for us in the past, and we know it will be the same for this year” said the organization’s Vice President Belinda Jensen. “Come enjoy time with your horse on these beautiful, easy trails and make some new friends while supporting this important local cause.”

Participants can arrive early and warm their horse up in the practice arena and enjoy free coffee and donuts. After the ride, lunch is available for purchase, along with a raffle. Games will be set up in the Bridle Trails arena.

To attend the ride, participants must pre-register at www.CowgirlSpirit.org. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. Registrations received before Aug. 9 will receive a free t-shirt. Proceeds will benefit the organization’s horses, rescued from slaughter and neglect.

Volunteers are still needed to assist at the event. Cowgirl Spirit is also collecting raffle donations.

Cowgirl Spirit can arrange for pick up of donated items or donors can also mail items to the group at Cowgirl Spirit Equine Rescue, P.O. Box 2054, Woodinville, WA 98072, and a receipt will be sent back.

For more information on volunteering or donating to the raffle for this event, contact officers@csrdt.org.