2017 River Rat Paddle Challenge

The Second Annual River Rat Paddle Challenge will be held on September 23, 2017. This year’s event will start at the boat dock on Bayou D’Arbonne near the White’s Ferry Road Bridge and end on the Ouachita River at Trapp’s Restaurant in West Monroe. Participants will race (or leisurely enjoy a good time) down a 6 and a half mile stretch of the scenic Ouachita River. Paddling enthusiasts have numerous categories for kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, and just about any type of paddle craft you can imagine, including classes for teams, the Spirit of the Ouachita Award, and a special prize for those who can make it in under an hour. The after-party will be held at the finish line- Trapp’s on the River! For more information, find us on Facebook. Or to register, go online to www.riverratpaddlechallenge.com. Entry fees include an event t-shirt, lunch at Trapp’s, swag bag, and transportation from the parking area to the starting area. Proceeds of the River Rat Paddle Challenge are for the benefit of Horse Assisted Therapy Services of North Louisiana, Inc. (HATS), a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation located right here in Calhoun, LA. HATS is a therapeutic horsemanship program offering riding and other equestrian programs to individuals with disabilities. Certified instructors and a physical therapist offer activities that are aimed toward maximizing the student’s abilities. Benefits are typically seen in balance, strength, coordination, range of motion, sensory processing, self-esteem, and socialization. Current sponsors include: Louisiana Delta Adventures, The Law Firm of G. Scott Moore, Trapp’s on the River, H2Go Paddlesports, Ryan Chevrolet, Edward Jones, Vantage Health Plan, Argent Financial, Ruston Nursing and Rehabilitation, and Origin Bank. For more information, go to riverratpaddlechallenge.com or like us on Facebook! You can contact the River Rat Paddle Challenge Committee Chairman, Scott Moore, at gsmlaw@bellsouth.net.