Reins for a Reason — Working Equitation Benefit Show

Join WindWalkers for its first annual Reins for a Reason, a free, family-friendly Working Equitation benefit show and community ranch day, on Saturday, July 25, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at WindWalkers, 1030 County Road 102, Carbondale.

The centerpiece of the day is a 13-obstacle Working Equitation-style course open to riders of all abilities, ages, and experience levels. In the Open Class, riders may compete at the walk, trot, or canter, independently or with a two- or three-person support team, with adaptive accommodations available throughout. For a bigger challenge, the timed Speed Round asks competitors to complete every obstacle for a recorded finish time.

Beyond the arena, Reins for a Reason doubles as a regional gathering for the equine-assisted services (EAS) community, with organizations from across the Roaring Fork and Colorado River valleys — from Aspen to Grand Junction — setting up informational booths. Food will be available for purchase from Bottoms Up Farm, and trailer parking is available on-site.

Admission is free and open to the public. Rider entry is $50 for the open class/speed round, or $25 for EAS program participants. All proceeds benefit the WindWalkers Rider Scholarship Fund.

More information: windwalkers.com/events | info@windwalkers.org