A T R A  Poker Ride for ‘Little Warriors’

Saturday May 16th, 2026

Between 1978 & 2019, ATRA’S 41 Cancer Rides raised $1,322,380.  Our 42nd ride was in aid of the Little Warriors “Be Brave Ranch” and though, due to Covid, the ride could not take place, pledges and donations totalled $4000.  Our last four charity rides were in aid of the Little Warriors bringing ATRA’s total raised for Charity to $1,362,153.00.
Come join us for our 46th Charity Ride and make this another successful trail ride fundraiser initiative. 

We’re proud to once again support Little Warriors as our chosen charity. Little Warriors is a national organization committed to raising awareness of, preventing, and treating child sexual abuse. To learn more about their mission, the Prevent It! workshop, and the Be Brave Ranch, visit littlewarriors.ca. 

Little Warriors Poker Ride Location: Fort Assiniboine Sandhills Wildland Provincial Park  

The ride will consist of a designated and marked route within Sandhills Park.  

For overnight arrangements contact Allison Dower directly at downer387@gmail.com.  Water is available for horses - bring your own bucket.  

All riders must have collected donations for or make a personal donation to, Little Warriors.

Little Warriors needs your help to continue to raise awareness, offer prevention workshops and treat children at the ‘Be Brave Ranch’.  A minimum donation of $50 per rider is required.

Provided at no cost by ATRA:

• A continental style breakfast ~  provided by Neerlandia Co-op 

• After ride BBQ ~ provided by Sangudo Firefighters 

All donations of $25 and over receive a tax receipt. All registrants receive one free poker hand. Additional hands are $5 each or 3 for $10.  Every donation makes a significant difference to help prevent and treat child sex abuse.  Help us support the work of Little Warriors. 

Exciting Stuff: Enjoy prizes, a silent auction, and a 50/50 draw! 🎉 

Non riders are most welcome to collect donations on the same form and come out for the day.

Schedule: 

May 16 - Saturday    ‘Little Warriors Poker Ride’ 

•  8 - 11:00 am   Registration – required by all riders
  Continental style breakfast provided at no cost.
  Ride out at your own leisure but follow designated route
  There will be 3 checkpoints along the designated and flagged route that yoo
   must check-in at.
  Join in with other riders or head out on your own.                         

Don’t forget to pack a lunch!!

•   11 - 4:00 pm   Marked trail open with 3 check-in stations   

•   4 - 4:30 pm   Riders must check in at Registration upon returning to staging area

• 5 - 5:30 pm    BBQ – Burgers/Hot Dogs - provided at no cost 

    Sat Evening    Join us around the campfire!

May 17  - Sunday Enjoy more great riding and explore more of the beautiful trails….

PLEDGES:

Collect your money and record your pledges on a hard copy sponsor form
Printable Pledge Forms: Pledge Sheet page one Pledge Sheet - Continuation Sheet
Forms will also be available at the next in-person GM in March. You may Photocopy as necessary. 
Official tax-deductible receipts will be emailed after the ride by the Little Warriors organization. If donors’ preference is to receive their receipt by mail, then full address details must be provided. 
When you arrive, you must have your sponsor sheet/s and donations.  We recommend you make a photocopy of your pledges for future reference or if there are any problems.  You are encouraged to have your sponsorship in cheque payments to minimize work and reduce the chance of theft of cash.  

 For Online Donations:
For those preferring to accumulate pledges using the “online donation” option, follow this link:  ATRA Trail Ride for Little Warriors 2026 CanadaHelps and follow the below simple steps:

Riders/non riders collecting donations, go to the fundraiser page at above link and then create your ATRA fundraiser, click the box “Create Fundraiser” Create a profile and Name (it should be your name) then you will have a unique link that you can send out to your various contacts to raise money.
On the fundraising page you will see the first donation of $50.00 that I put against my profile.  I set up my profile name as "Allison Riding for Little Warriors".  It was very simple to do, you can see each riders donations and the status of their pledged monies.  The tax receipt is emailed immediately to the donator by email when donating online.  Let me know of any issues you may encounter at this link/email:  Allison 

The Details Package here and at the bottom of the page has a specific example if you are confused. If you encounter any issues please contact: Allison Downer by email.

TRAIL RIDE RULES & OBJECTIVES:

The Alberta Trail Riding Association practices and promotes good horsemanship. The safety and well-being of all riders and horses is paramount, particularly in an event of this size. This is to be a pleasure ride for everyone so for the safety of all, do not ride off the designated trail or practice ‘training exercises’ that could upset other horses.  Please read the following requirements. 

Absolutely no alcohol, smoking or littering on the Trail. 

The minimum age for any horse entering the ride is three (3) years of age - well-mannered and in good condition.  With numerous riders, this may not be the best ride for an inexperienced rider and/or green horse, especially after a long winter layover. 

We reserve the right to request that a rider and horse be withdrawn during the ride due to poor manners or unsafe horsemanship.  We also request that kickers and stallions be identified.

with a red ribbon on the tail.  Ribbons are available at registration.  Stallions must be double tied.

Relevant Printable Forms:

ATRA Trail Ride for Little Warriors 2026 Details
Pledge Sheet page one
Pledge Sheet - Continuation sheet
Poster For Sharing

For more information or if you encounter issues contact Allison Downer by email. or Cindy Hanas by email.