It’s relay time! Teams will consist of two riders under 18 years old. Together, you will raise funds in advance for the Giant Steps Therapeutic Equestrian Center Christina Piatti Scholarship Fund, and compete in an unmounted relay taking place at approximately 6 pm on Friday, August 2nd.
Teams create personalized fundraising pages, share the link with friends and family, post to your own Facebook/social media, and collect donations. Once you’ve registered, raise just $250 to qualify to race, and you're qualified to pick up your hobby horse, unicorn, or dragon! They'll be available starting at the Giant Steps booth during the Charity Classic at Sonoma Horse Park.
This year's theme: Magical Creatures! Think dragons, unicorns, ogres, wizards, centaurs, giants, etc. Use your favorite fantasy movie or book for inspiration, or come up with your own!
The deadline for pledged funds is Friday, August 2nd, at 1:00 pm. If you have cash donations, make sure to bring them to the Giant Steps booth, under the lattice across from the VIP Berm, before the deadline. The booth is open 10:00 am-4:00 pm, starting Tuesday, July 30th.
While we will gladly accept donations after 1:00 pm on Friday, they will not be counted for prizes.
This year, prizes will be awarded based on a points system--1st, 2nd, and 3rd place will receive prizes! In addition, those who raise the most funds for Giant Steps will receive seconds off their time:
| 1st Place | 2nd Place | 3rd Place | |
| Most funds raised | 6 points, plus 5 seconds off time | 5 points, plus 3 seconds off time | 4 points, plus 1 second off time |
| Best Social Media post | 3 points | 2 points | 1 point |
| Best time | 3 points | 2 points | 1 point |
| Best costume | 3 points | 2 points | 1 point |
First Place: Two Hermes bracelets
Second Place: Two Giant Steps Junior Relay Stagnaro hoodie blankets, and two $275 Stagnaro gift cards
Third Place: Two $250 gift cards to SmartPak
Have fun, and happy fundraising!
Thank you to our Junior Relay sponsors!
- Wells Fargo Private Bank
- The Gamble Family
- The Hellman Family
- Nancy & Tony Lilly
- Therapy Corner Store
- Stagnaro Tack & Apparel
- SmartPak