RIDE UPDATE 3:

It seems we have come full circle with our ride.  Due to many circumstances (way too many to list) we are going back to our original plan and staying out at Elk Rock for the ride.  We are excited about this because after trying to plan alternate routes we realize now that we have eliminated many many added stressors.  This is a benefit ride, after all, and we want everyone to be able to enjoy the day!

We have been given really awesome feedback and have continued to see support throughout this process even though we have changed things (or thought we did) several times.  This is the first time we have tried to do something like this and we are definitely learning on the fly.  Again we would like to thank you all for your patience as you wait for us to get it together!  So without further ado, here is the FINAL PLAN:

Warrior Princess Trail Ride at Elk Rock!
Join us as we hit the trails to benefit Whitney and her family

11:30 - Meet at campsites 1 and 2 for brief ride meeting
12:00 - Ride out
12 - 4 - Benefit trail ride through the park (end time may vary based on how quickly we complete the trails)
5:00 - ? Campfire social at campsites 1 and 2.  Bring your lawn chair and cooler to the campfire. 

During the campfire social we will draw for door prizes, and the silent auction will be from 5 - 8.  After the bidding closes, we will award the silent auction items and we will present Whitney and her family with all the proceeds raised.  Join us and make this an event to remember!

WE PROMISE WE WONT CHANGE THINGS AGAIN ;)
 
RIDE UPDATE:
Yesterday, before our meeting, Sharina and I drove the highway from Elk Rock to Knoxville and back again before we met with the Asst. City Manager of Knoxville to discuss possible routes and possible gathering places for our trails end social.  The meeting went well and we think we have everything hammered out...BUT we need to wait for final approval from the city council on a few things before I can post any final details. We just want to wait until we have EVERYTHING put together and finalized so we don't have to change things yet again..

I can tell you this, though...Because we anticipate such a large group of supporters for Whit and her family (which is totally AWESOME), finding parking for all the rigs and a place to put all our horses is an issue.  Sharina and I have put together a  reverse route starting in Knoxville and ending at Elk Rock.  We feel that this would eliminate the need for all day parking of all our rigs, it would help ease the stress of the city of Knoxville and Elk Rock is already set up to accommodate large amounts of people and horses.  

We have asked the city to close off a street near a park for us to unload and use as a "staging area" for the beginning of our ride.  This is what we are waiting on approval for.  I should be getting a call back by Tuesday, then I will update yet again!  Thank you all for your patience!  This has been quite a learning experience for us!  More updates to come....stay tuned!