b"CHARITY OF THE MONTHBoyd Ranch &T heir annual fundraiser is rapidlyincludes the Giddy Up Go annual event approaching on November the 7thgenerally held in February. Giddy Up GoPresentat 4 pm; the public is encouragedis multiple events at the ranch wrapped and welcome. Tickets are $110 each,into one weekend (petting zoo, horses, purchased at the museum (cateredlambs, pigs, llamas, goats, etc.), prime rib dinner and auction). Thepanning for gold, a live raptor programBONZER fundraiser is the single most importantwith instruction and viewing, a reptile event of their year, without thisprogram with viewing and instruction, event they simply could not host theboydranch.org children's roping instructions andPARTYchildren's events. participation, compass reading, and Boyd Ranch is a civically minded communitynavigation. Its all free to childrenfor Charity18 and younger and includes lunch. Following resource that Alex and Jane Boyd purchased inGiddy Up Go is the monthly Kids Klub which has 2004 and donated to the Desert Caballeros Westernincluded All About Horses, Hug a Tree presented by Museum. Under the umbrella of the museum is aYavapai County Search and Rescue, gold panning, committee of volunteers who maintain and operateArizona Desert Awareness, Water Fun Day (waterAZ Zthe ranch. The volunteer committee also raises allslide, outdoor games, water balloons), A Day at the funds to operate the ranch. There are a variety ofMuseum including pizza, Movie Day at Saguaro events that take place month to month at the ranch.Theatre with a picnic in the park, presentation byTOPPrivate and public events pay a fee to use the facilityGranite Mountain Weavers, and Fall Fun Day (arts but it is the desire of theand crafts and learning about committee and DCWM that allrockets). Upcoming events children's programs, children'sthey hope to include yet this events, and veterans programsyear will be Animal Day, use the facility for free. SpecificScience Day, and History fundraisers may be held toDay.ensure that their financial needs are met. Other events to be scheduled are Heroes and Horses, The ranch is located on Scenica national event hosting Loop Road on 160 acres andveterans with PTSD. TheyLive atis surrounded by BLM land.are very excited about this It also is used for the manyevent and look to growing theDesert Rosehorseback riding events andopportunity to play an annual ATV riding. Annual eventsrole with our heroes. The with special include the monthly childrens programs, enduranceWickenburg Art Club will also be hosting an artistsguestequine event, a mule ride, the Wickenburg Hospitalrendezvous sometime in the near future.fundraiser, NATRC trail riding, weddings and anyMark other event consistent with what the committeeBoyd Ranch is committed to our surroundingCordesdeems are compatible with the ranch. Both thecommunities, be it as a privately rented facility or endurance ride and mule ride attract participantshosting public children's programs. Boyd Ranch is a from across the nation. All other events attractremarkable scenic venue in the remote desert yet aNov. 11thlocal and regional people. A substantial pavilion,short 30 minutes from Wickenburg. showers and bathrooms, bunkhouses, a learningDoors Open at 6:00pmcenter, an arena, significant horse pens, and multiple viewing areas are located on the ranch. It is located in stunning desert vistas with the Hassayampa RiverMark Cordes at 6:45pmdissecting a portion of the property.They are very proud to say that over 600 childrenTo purchase tickets,have used the facilities since October of 2020, evenplease visit:during the pandemic! Partial inclusion of eventsskoilsales.comorarizonarealcountry.comAll proceeds will go to Valley Charities!ArizonaRealCountry.com November 2021 69"