River Rise Poker Ride
Saturday, November 5th, 2022
River Rise Preserve Horse Barn, 373 SW US Hwy 27, Ft White, Florida
Description
Take a leisurely ride through beautiful River Rise Preserve State Park, and play a hand or two of poker for prize money. Prizes for top 3 Best Hands, Oldest Rider, and Oldest Horse!
Meet new friends and catch up with folks you know. Check out items donated by local businesses for drawings to be held at the end of the ride. You can get drawing tickets on-site the day of the ride. And, a light breakfast and lunch will be available for purchase as well.
You can also make a camping reservation (available only with the purchase of a Poker Hand). Campsites will be assigned at the discretion of Ride Management.
Sunday, November 6th is scheduled as a “Rain Date” in case of bad weather.
Notice: Florida law requires participants under the age of 16 years to wear a helmet while engaging in equestrian activities on public lands.
Day of Ride Schedule
PARK OPENS: 8:00 AM
REGISTRATION: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
FIRST RIDER ON TRAIL: 10:00 AM
LAST RIDER ON TRAIL: 11:00 AM
TICKET DRAWINGS START: 12:30 PM*
WINNERS ANNOUNCED: 2:00 PM*
* You must be present to win any prizes.
Participation Options
POKER HAND SCORECARDS
Register for one hand of poker for $20, or increase your chances of winning with two hands for $35.
If you choose to register online, you can register multiple rider/horse pairs together in one transaction to save on processing fees. See below for registration options.
Only 60 Rider spots available!
Register soon to grab one!
CAMP AT RIVER RISE
Reserve a campsite for your own little piece of River Rise, giving you a comfortable place to park your rig and hang out. (available only with the purchase of a Poker Hand Scorecard)*
Stay Friday night, November 4th and wake up ready to ride, or camp Saturday night to be ready for a possible “Rain Date” ride on Sunday.**
OR, Reserve both Friday and Saturday nights for a River Rise Mini-vacay!
* Day Use Parking is limited, AND River Rise now has designated campsites in the camping area with only one rig permitted in each site.
Campsites will be assigned at the discretion of Ride Management.
** Maximum of one each Friday and/or Saturday night reservation per transaction.
How to Register
ONLINE
Register online at this River Rise Poker Ride link.
You will be able to order your poker ride scorecard(s), reserve a spot at the campground*, and/or buy a River Rise Preserve T-shirt.
BY MAIL
Mail in your registration by downloading the Registration Form here.
It will include the ability to order your scorecard(s), reserve a camping spot, and/or buy a River Rise Preserve T-shirt.