Giddy-Up Riders of Kansas City

Sunday Mood: Still Riding

After the storms...
After the heartbreak...
After the setbacks...

We still find peace in the pasture.

A horse doesn't worry about yesterday.
A horse doesn't stress about tomorrow.
They simply stand in the moment.

Maybe that's why time around horses heals the soul.

Today we're choosing gratitude, faith, and forward movement.

Recharge your soul.
Count your blessings.
Love your people.
Hug your horses.
Feed your dreams.
Trust God's timing.

The trail may get rough, but the ride isn't over.

Saddle up and do it all again tomorrow.

🤎

Giddy-Up Riders of Kansas City
Honoring the Past. Empowering the Present. Riding for the Future.

🤎🐴 SPOTLIGHT ON OUR LEGACY IN MOTION! 🐴🤎

What started as a dream, a few horses, and a passion for preserving our heritage has grown into something far greater than we ever imagined.

Today, we celebrate the families, riders, volunteers, supporters, board members, youth, and community partners who continue to help move the mission of Giddy-Up Riders of Kansas City forward.

Every lesson taught, every child encouraged, every horse groomed, every event attended, every obstacle overcome, and every memory created is a part of our legacy.

We are proud to be building confidence, preserving culture, promoting agriculture, teaching horsemanship, and creating opportunities for youth and families throughout our community.

This photo represents more than a group of people—it represents dedication, perseverance, family, friendship, and a shared commitment to honoring the rich legacy of Black cowboys and cowgirls while empowering the next generation.

Even through recent challenges and heartbreak, including the loss of our beloved Storm, our mission remains strong, our faith remains steady, and our community continues to ride together.

Thank you to everyone who has supported Giddy-Up Riders of Kansas City along the journey. The movement rides on because of YOU.

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

🤎🐴✨

🐴 THE SEARCH FOR AVERY'S NEXT HORSE 🐴

Storm can never be replaced in our hearts.

But Avery has decided she is ready to begin searching for her next horse partner.

She has grown so much as a rider, and now she's hoping to find a gentle horse with a kind spirit—one she can continue learning and growing with.

If you know of a horse that may be a good fit, please send us a message.

🤎 Support Avery's Horse Fund:
🔗 https://gofund.me/ad3344070

✍️ Sign the Petition:
🔗 https://c.org/ZxPSS979Hq

The next chapter begins.

Donate to In Loving Memory of Storm: Help Avery & Giddy-Up Riders , organized by Manette Norris Giddy-Up Riders of Kansas City, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organiza… Manette Norris needs your support for In Loving Memory of Storm: Help Avery & Giddy-Up Riders

🐴💔 SHE LOST MORE THAN A HORSE 💔🐴

This is Avery.

Many of you know her as Baby Giddy-Up.

You have seen her riding in parades.

You have seen her at community events.

You have seen her helping us serve families throughout Kansas City.

What many don't know is that Avery recently lost her best friend.

Storm.

Her riding partner.
Her parade companion.
Her trail riding buddy.
Her heart horse.

Today, Avery no longer has a horse to ride in upcoming parades, church events, trail rides, and community programs.

Storm can never be replaced.

But together, we can help Avery continue the journey they started.

If our community has ever been touched by Giddy-Up Riders, attended an event, met one of our horses, or simply believes in helping a young cowgirl keep riding, we ask for your support.

🤎 Donate
https://gofund.me/d457628b7

💲 Cash App
$GiddyUpRidersKC

📺 Watch Our Story
https://www.kctv5.com/2026/06/03/northland-nonprofit-says-clogged-storm-drain-led-miniature-horses-death/

✍️ Sign Our Petition
https://c.org/5NfXKgmt4g

Please share.

One share may reach the person who helps put a horse back under a little cowgirl.

🚨 WE NEED ACTION 🚨

For years, concerns have been raised regarding drainage and stormwater issues affecting our area.

Following recent severe flooding, our ranch property suffered extensive damage, and our family suffered the heartbreaking loss of Storm.

We are asking our community to stand with us and support long-term solutions that help protect families, animals, nonprofits, and property owners.

✍️ Sign the Petition:
🔗 https://c.org/ZxPSS979Hq

Together, our voices are stronger.

Sign the Petition Request immediate evaluation of stormwater drainage at Line Creek in KCMO 64151

🐴💔 HELP US PUT A HORSE BACK UNDER A COWGIRL 💔🐴

Our hearts are still broken.

Many of you have followed Storm's story through the news, social media, and our community outreach efforts. Storm was not just a horse. He was Avery's best friend, riding partner, parade companion, and a beloved member of the Giddy-Up Riders family.

For years, Storm proudly represented Giddy-Up Riders of Kansas City at:

🤠 Juneteenth Parades
⛪ Church Events
🎂 Birthday Parties
🐴 Trail Rides
🏫 Youth Programs
📸 Community Appearances

Today, Avery has lost more than a horse.

She has lost the partner she rode beside, trained with, loved, and trusted.

As we continue grieving Storm's loss, we are beginning the search for Avery's next horse—a safe, gentle partner who can help her continue riding, learning, growing, and representing our community.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

🤎 Donate to Avery's Horse Fund
🔗 GoFundMe:
https://gofund.me/ad3344070

✍️ Sign Our Community Petition
🔗 Petition:
https://c.org/ZxPSS979Hq

💲 Cash App
$GiddyupRidersKC

IN-KIND DONATIONS WELCOME

We are also accepting:

🐴 Horse leads and referrals
🌾 Hay and feed donations
🚜 Equipment and ranch materials
🪵 Lumber, fencing, and gravel
🤝 Volunteer labor and services

SAVE THE DATE
🤠 GIDDY-UP RIDERS RANCH REPAIR & RESTORATION DAY

📅 August 8, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

We are inviting:

✅ Volunteers
✅ Union Members
✅ Contractors
✅ Landscapers
✅ Heavy Equipment Operators
✅ Businesses
✅ Community Organizations
✅ Supporters

to help restore areas affected by flooding, erosion, and stormwater damage so we can continue serving youth and families throughout Kansas City.

🌭 BBQ and refreshments will be served.

WATCH OUR STORY

📺 KCTV5 News:
https://www.kctv5.com/2026/06/03/northland-nonprofit-says-clogged-storm-drain-led-miniature-horses-death/

Storm's story touched many hearts. Now we're asking our community to help us write the next chapter.

We cannot replace Storm.

But together, we can help Avery find her next partner and continue the mission that Storm helped build.

🤎🐴

Giddy-Up Riders of Kansas City
Honoring the Past. Empowering the Present. Riding for the Future.

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