By Sandy Lemons
The 18th Annual Shrine Trail Ride was held October 14-16 at Natchez Trace State Park in west Tennessee. Hosted by the Al Chymia Shrine Carroll County Mounted Patrol, proceeds from the ride benefit the Shriners Hospitals for Children. Blue skies and mild temperatures were ideal for the ride, pleasing the riders, as well as horses and mules. Hundreds of guests and trail riders occupied the park’s camping sites earlier than usual this year in anticipation of the ride, which is held every October.
The 2011 trail ride was dedicated in memory of W. M. “Jack” Atkins, who passed away November 18, 2010. “Mr. Jack” was a charter member of the Carroll County Mounted Patrol, a co-founder of the annual trail ride, and a former member of the Al Chymia Memphis Mounted Patrol.
Campers and riders of all ages enjoyed various weekend activities and delicious food prepared by the Mounted Patrol members. The much-anticipated BBQ dinner on Saturday night preceded the popular Auction. After an outdoor worship service on Sunday morning, riders hit the trails again with their horses and mules. At noon, everyone met back at the pavilion to see who would win the drawing for the western saddle and other door prizes. The lucky winner of the engraved saddle was Jonathan Story of New Johnsonville, TN.
The Carroll County Mounted Patrol sponsors this annual trail ride and greatly appreciates the many campers and riders who participate and financially support the trail ride; the volunteers who donate their time and energy to work the ride; and the corporate and individual sponsors who donate money, saddles, and merchandise for the auction.
The Shriners operate 22 hospitals for children, providing medical services at no charge to the patients or their families. US News and World Report recently named the Shriners Hospitals for Children-St. Louis as one of the top 10 pediatric orthopedic hospitals in the U.S., co-listed with St. Louis Children’s Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine.
The 18th Annual Shrine Trail Ride was held October 14-16 at Natchez Trace State Park in west Tennessee. Hosted by the Al Chymia Shrine Carroll County Mounted Patrol, proceeds from the ride benefit the Shriners Hospitals for Children. Blue skies and mild temperatures were ideal for the ride, pleasing the riders, as well as horses and mules. Hundreds of guests and trail riders occupied the park’s camping sites earlier than usual this year in anticipation of the ride, which is held every October.
The 2011 trail ride was dedicated in memory of W. M. “Jack” Atkins, who passed away November 18, 2010. “Mr. Jack” was a charter member of the Carroll County Mounted Patrol, a co-founder of the annual trail ride, and a former member of the Al Chymia Memphis Mounted Patrol.
Campers and riders of all ages enjoyed various weekend activities and delicious food prepared by the Mounted Patrol members. The much-anticipated BBQ dinner on Saturday night preceded the popular Auction. After an outdoor worship service on Sunday morning, riders hit the trails again with their horses and mules. At noon, everyone met back at the pavilion to see who would win the drawing for the western saddle and other door prizes. The lucky winner of the engraved saddle was Jonathan Story of New Johnsonville, TN.
The Carroll County Mounted Patrol sponsors this annual trail ride and greatly appreciates the many campers and riders who participate and financially support the trail ride; the volunteers who donate their time and energy to work the ride; and the corporate and individual sponsors who donate money, saddles, and merchandise for the auction.
The Shriners operate 22 hospitals for children, providing medical services at no charge to the patients or their families. US News and World Report recently named the Shriners Hospitals for Children-St. Louis as one of the top 10 pediatric orthopedic hospitals in the U.S., co-listed with St. Louis Children’s Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine.
