The fourth-annual Big Brothers Big Sisters Hunter Pace at Caroland Farms will be held on Saturday, May 7, with a rain date of Sunday, May 8.

Caroland Farms is a private property area encompassing about 1,000 acres of open space where participants will ride a course along the Pacolet River and through woods and fields with mountain views. As an annual event with the Western Carolina Hunter Pace and Trail Ride Series this course is highly regarded on the Hunter Pace circuit.

There are optional jumps in both the field hunter and trail rider divisions. Children under 12 pay a reduced fee and the entry fee for all includes a barbecue lunch by Harry Denton.

Riders have the opportunity to ride these time-honored Hunting Country trails while contributing to a worthy cause – enriching the lives of children in Polk County and the Landrum area through mentoring services provided by the local Big Brothers Big Sisters organization. BBBS officials said the impact of a mentor in a child’s life is significant, resulting in better grades in school, improved relationships with others, increased self-confidence and the ability to withstand peer pressure and make wiser choices.

Slater Properties, Inc. and the North Pacolet Association Inc. share the property with BBBS for this event. Additional trails on private property adjacent to Slater Properties add to this year’s course as well.

Visit the official Western Carolina Hunter Pace website to register at www.wchpace.org. For further information, contact Patty Slater at 828-894-3828. To find out more about Big Brothers Big Sisters, call 828-859-9230.