Sign up now for May 2 event
Barrel race jackpot in Benbrook
benefits children at St. Jude’s

FORT WORTH, TEXAS—North Texas barrel racers willing to race for a cure to help children with cancer and other catastrophic illnesses will get the chance May 2 at a “Saddle Up for St. Jude” 5D Barrel Race at the Benbrook Stables, 10001 Benbrook Blvd., in Benbrook, Texas.

Barrel race for a cause with the upcoming inaugural Saddle Up! for St. Jude 5D Barrel Race. The jackpot event, sponsored by and held at the Benbrook Riding Stables in Benbrook, Texas, is set for Friday, May 2. Courtesy APHA/Darrell Dodds © 2007 Hirez TIFF (7.19 mb) Hirez JPEG (1.84 mb)

Any breed of horse may be entered in the event, which is hosted by Benbrook Stables, in conjunction with a weekend fundraiser for St. Jude’s being co-hosted by the American Paint Horse Association (APHA).

The barrel race jackpot will offer a 75 percent payout to all divisions, and each winner will take home a custom trophy buckle, courtesy of KO Trading. Remaining proceeds will benefit the children of St. Jude’s.

After the barrel race, participants and spectators can stay over for the next morning’s Saddle Up! for St. Jude Trail Ride. The 10-mile adventure will take riders along the trails surrounding beautiful Lake Benbrook. It will be a great way to enjoy the day with fellow horse enthusiasts while supporting an outstanding cause. Upon returning to the stables, APHA and Benbrook Stables will host a chuck wagon cookout, the local
Cowtown Opry musical group will entertain and a special benefit auction will be held.

For more information
For additional details about the Saddle Up! for St. Jude benefit barrel jackpot, visit benbrookstables.com or call (817) 249-1001.

To learn more about the following day’s trail ride, visit apha.com/stjude or contact ride coordinator Brenda Jewell at bjewell@apha.com or call (817) 222-6431.