Raise awareness of domestic violence in 48 states. Meredith Cherry embarks on the Centauride this fall to visit domestic violence centers, women’s shelters, schools and community centers. The objective is to raise awareness about the realities of domestic violence and provide hope to women dealing with its effects. She will begin her ride will depart in Grass Valley, California, on October 1. She’ll ride in a giant loop around the country with the goal to end in Grass Valley in late June 2020.
Source: Horse Network, June 17, 2016.
This will be the first ride of its kind ever to be completed by a woman; two men successfully followed a similar route back in the early 1900s. “The original reason I chose to ride to 48 states and not a shorter ride is that there are too many places I want to see to limit myself!” says Cherry, adding that she is most excited about Montana, Maine, and Arkansas. She is hoping to make it to Chincoteague Island in Virgina in time for the 2019 Pony Swim.