Giddy-Up Riders of Kansas City

🤎 Saturday Spotlight - HONORING THE PAST 🤎

Rex Purefoy
Modern Legacy — Still Riding

Before there was Giddy-Up Riders of Kansas City, there was a little girl with a dream.

That little girl was me.

Before I became a founder, a mentor, or a community leader, I was introduced to the world of horses by a man who understood the importance of preserving Western heritage and sharing it with others.

That man was Rex Purefoy

Rex didn't just introduce me to horses—he opened the gate to a lifelong journey that would eventually become Giddy-Up Riders of Kansas City.

The lessons learned in the saddle became lessons for life:
🤎 Respect
🐴 Responsibility
🤝 Leadership
🌱 Stewardship
🏆 Perseverance

Years later, those same values are being passed on to our youth, families, and community through the programs we offer today.

The legacy that began with one mentor and one young rider continues to grow through every child who learns to ride, every family we serve, and every life touched by our organization.

Our recent recognition as the 2026 JuneteenthKC Family Legacy Award Winner is a reminder that legacies are not built alone.

They are passed from one generation to the next.

Today we proudly honor Rex Purefoy for helping inspire a journey that continues to impact our community.

"A mentor plants seeds whose harvest may never be fully seen."

— Giddy-Up Riders of Kansas City

🏆 Family Legacy Award Winner
🤎 Honoring the Past
🐴 Empowering the Present
🌾 Riding for the Future

🤎🐴 FAITH IN THE SADDLE FRIDAY🐴🤎

Sometimes God doesn't show us the whole trail.

He simply asks us to trust Him with the next step.

There were moments when we couldn't see the destination...
Only the work.
Only the obstacles.
Only the uncertainty.

But faith kept us riding.

Today, we celebrate not only an award, but the journey that brought us here.

🏆 Family Legacy Award Winners

A reminder that when purpose meets perseverance and faith leads the way, great things can happen.

Keep riding.
Keep believing.
Keep trusting.

The trail may be long, but God is faithful.

🤎 Honoring the Past
🐴 Empowering the Present
🌾 Riding for the Future

🤎 THANKFUL THURSDAY 🤎

Today, we're thankful.

Thankful for every rider who showed up.

Thankful for every volunteer who stepped in.

Thankful for every parent, grandparent, supporter, sponsor, and community partner who believed in our vision.

Thankful for the horses that help us teach, inspire, and connect generations.

And thankful that together, we were recognized with the 2026 JuneteenthKC Family Legacy Award. 🏆

This award isn't about one person.

It belongs to every member of the Giddy-Up Riders family.

Together we are:

🤎 Honoring the Past

🤎 Empowering the Present

🐴 Riding for the Future

Thank you for helping us build something bigger than ourselves.

🤎 WISDOM WEDNESDAY 🤎

Not every trail comes with a map.

Sometimes the greatest lessons are found by riding together, trusting the journey, and learning from those who came before us.

🐴 Honoring the Past • Empowering the Present • Riding for the Future

🤎🐴 GIDDY-UP RIDERS OF KANSAS CITY 🐴🤎
📣 MONTHLY MEMBER MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT

📅 Thursday, June 18, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 Halfman Ranch

All members are encouraged to attend as we have a LOT to celebrate and even more to prepare for!

🏆 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

We are proud to share that Giddy-Up Riders of Kansas City has been awarded the 2026 JuneteenthKC Family Legacy Award! 🏆🤎🐴

This award belongs to every rider, volunteer, parent, supporter, sponsor, and family member who helped make our Juneteenth Parade appearance a success. We will be recognizing our team and celebrating this incredible accomplishment during the meeting.

Meeting Topics Include:

🏆 Family Legacy Award Recognition

🐴 Juneteenth Parade Review & Team Recognition

📸 Parade Photos & Media Coverage

🤠 St. Joseph Juneteenth Parade Preparation

🏕️ 2nd Annual Fishing & Trail Ride Campout Updates

🌧️ Flood Recovery & Ranch Improvement Updates

💰 Fundraising & Sponsorship Opportunities

🐴 Avery's Horse Fund Update

🌿 NEW Guided Trail Ride Experience Launch

📚 Horsemanship 101 Program Launch

👥 New Member Introductions

📝 New Member Orientation Planning

🤎 Forever Horse Initiative Discussion
(Helping interested members learn about horse ownership and finding the right horse.)

🎟️ Kansas City Black Rodeo Group Outing

🤠 Oklahoma Rodeo Travel Plans

📅 2027 Event & Program Planning

👥 Committee Recruitment & Leadership Opportunities

💼 Employment Opportunities & Member Resources

💰 MEMBERSHIP DUES REMINDER

As we continue growing, monthly dues remain an important part of supporting:

🐴 Horse care

🌾 Ranch operations

🎪 Community events

📚 Youth programs

🛡️ Insurance & safety needs

🤎 Organizational growth

Please ensure your dues are current so we can continue building opportunities for our members and community.

💼 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY REQUEST

If your employer is hiring or you know of job opportunities, please come prepared to share information with the group.

One of our goals is to support each other both in and out of the saddle. Strong members build strong families, and strong families help build a strong organization.

🤎 FROM THE PRESIDENT

I would also like to begin scheduling one-on-one conversations with members to better understand your goals, interests, and what you would like to see from Giddy-Up Riders in the future.

Your voice matters, and together we will continue building a legacy that serves generations to come.

🏆🤎🐴

Honoring the Past • Empowering the Present • Riding for the Future








📌 RSVP in the comments if you plan to attend! We can't wait to celebrate this win and continue planning what's next for Giddy-Up Riders of Kansas City! 🏆🐴🤎

🏆🤎🐴 WE WON! 🐴🤎🏆

We are honored and excited to announce that Giddy-Up Riders of Kansas City has been awarded the:

🏆 2026 JUNETEENTHKC FAMILY LEGACY AWARD

Out of more than 65 parade entries, our organization was recognized for preserving heritage, building community, mentoring youth, promoting horsemanship, and carrying forward the legacy of Black cowboys and cowgirls.

This award belongs to every rider, volunteer, parent, supporter, sponsor, community partner, and family member who has helped make this journey possible.

From our youngest riders to our seasoned horsemen and horsewomen, every step we've taken has been rooted in our mission:

🤎 Honoring the Past

🤎 Empowering the Present

🤎 Riding for the Future

We are beyond grateful to JuneteenthKC for this recognition and look forward to continuing the work of preserving history, serving our community, and creating opportunities for future generations.

Thank you, Kansas City!

🐴🏆 The Movement Rides On 🏆🐴

Some weeks test your faith.

Some weeks break your heart.

Some weeks make you wonder if you have the strength to keep going.

But purpose is stronger than pain.

As we reflect on Juneteenth and the sacrifices made by those who dreamed of a better tomorrow, we are reminded that setbacks do not define us—how we rise does.

We ride for those who came before us.
We ride for those coming after us.
And we ride with gratitude for the opportunity to make a difference.

The movement continues.
The legacy continues.
And so do we.

Campout Update Post

🏕️🐴🎣 CAMPING UPDATE & REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED! 🎣🐴🏕

The excitement is building for the 2nd Annual Giddy-Up Riders Fishing & Trail Ride Campout, and we've decided to extend the registration deadline to give more families and riders a chance to join us!

📅 July 17–19, 2026
📍 Smithville Lake, Missouri

NEW REGISTRATION DEADLINE

⏰ July 10, 2026

What's Included?

🔥 Friday Evening
Bar-B-Q Dinner

🍳 Saturday Breakfast
Hot Breakfast

🥪 Saturday Lunch
Bag Lunches, Fruit, Snacks & Refreshments

🎣 Catch a Fish?
Bring it back and fry your catch of the day!

🤠 Saturday Dinner
Cowboy Rich's Famous Rowdy Beef Brisket

🍳 Sunday Breakfast
Before Check-Out at 11:00 AM

Amenities

✅ Camper Hookups Available

✅ Shower House On Site

✅ Marked Riding Trails

✅ Horse Stalls Available for Rent

✅ Boat Rentals Available

What To Bring

🐴 Your Horse

🌾 Hay & Feed

🏕️ Tent or Camper

🎣 Fishing Gear

🪑 Camping Supplies

🧊 Cooler & Personal Items

Fishing Permits

Missouri fishing permits can be purchased online:

🔗 https://mdc.mo.gov

🎣 Daily Permit: $9

🎣 Annual Permit: $14

Register Here

🔗 https://www.giddyupriderofkansascitysaddleclub.org/event-details/giddy-up-riders-of-kc-2nd-annual-fishing-trailride-campout

Bring your horse.
Bring your family.
Bring your fishing pole.

Let's make memories around the campfire and on the trail!

🤠🐴🎣🏕️