Silver Buckle Ranch in Brush Prairie will hold a Klassic Kars for Klassic Kids fundraiser to raise money for the ranch and their Hope Rides Missions Programs, Sat., Aug. 24, noon-9 p.m., at the ranch, 11611 NE 152nd Ave., Brush Prairie.
This will be the first car cruise at the ranch and organizers hope to make it into an annual event. The event will feature a car show from noon-5 p.m., a dance with live band Tropical Storm from 6:30-9 p.m., a beer garden from 2-9 p.m., food and craft vendors and more. Cost to enter the car show is $15 and awards will be given at 6 p.m. Admission to the event is $5 per car load.
The dance is open to all ages and will feature the band Tropical Storm, “the Pacific Northwest’s premier Jimmy Buffet Tribute Act and Trop Rockin’ Band.” Other family activities will also be going on throughout the day.
Kendra Dobbs of Silver Buckle Ranch said some of the vendors at the event will include Goldie’s BBQ, Elegant Nutz, some craft vendors and information booths. Silver Buckle will also have their own booth to provide information about their programs.
Although they don’t know exactly how many entries they have for the car show so far, Dobbs said they have “quite a few,” with the area corvette club and some other car clubs confirmed. She said they hope to raise as much money as possible at the event, with a goal of $10,000.
All proceeds raised will go to the ranch and their Hope Rides Mission Programs, which aim to help youth improve mental and emotional health while nurturing personal growth in life skills, building self-confidence and overcoming fears.
According to a news release from Silver Buckle Ranch, “For youth in the program, the horse becomes a ‘co-therapist,’ serving as a listener who reflects feelings, thoughts and emotions. Horses challenge each student to build trust, patience and communication skills in a supportive environment free of judgments or preconceptions.”
“We have an ongoing need for funds for these programs,” Dobbs said. “These kids need help and equine is an amazing connection. You see these kids and the way they connect with the horses, it’s just amazing.”
Silver Buckle Ranch is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that “empowers hope and changes lives through ranch and equine-assisted activities.”
The ranch operates on 40 acres in Brush Prairie and facilities include a classroom, indoor and outdoor arenas, horse barns and pastures. Although the ranch currently targets youth between the ages of 5 and 18 who reside in Clark County, they do offer programs for adults as well. This fall, they hope to launch a new program, Hope for Heroes, using the same model to help veterans and first responders.
For more information on Silver Buckle Ranch and their programs, visit www.silverbuckleranch.org or call (360) 260-8932 and talk with Ranch Manager Cathi Wright.
