04.04.06 Relief Riders International Meets with President of India and Develops Free Eye Surgery Camp for for February 2006 Rajasthan Relief Ride On its 3rd mission to Rajasthan, India, Relief Riders International (RRI) expanded its program and discussed past accomplishments and future plans with President Kallam of India at the Rashthrapati Bhawan in New Delhi, India. 2006 Testimonials 01.12.06 A Ride Through Rajasthan Now here was a trip that combined riding and relief work...perhaps? 11.15.05 Adventure Through the Thar Desert Assist Communities in Need 10.12.05 Horse Back Adventure Offers A Life Changing Experience in India Through partnerships with such organizations as the Indian Red Cross, RRI has created a unique approach to VolunTourism. 9.28.05 Voluntourism on horseback bring relief supplies to communities in need Relief Riders International is a humanitarian-based adventure travel company. 09.12.05 Tsunami Relief Ride in Sri Lanka January 2 - 17, 2006 Journal Archive

A Ride Through Rajasthan 01.12.06 I was sitting quietly with a cup of tea, thinking that it was nice not to be going anywhere this spring, when I turned to the Star-Tribune travel section (Sunday, Jan. 16th) and noticed a story on Relief Riders International. RRI had undertaken its first horseback relief trip in Rajasthan, northern India in 2004 and was just about to initiate another. I had always admired those who took their vacations doing relief work, and envied riders on long horseback treks, but with my age (almost 69) and infirmities (arthritis, a mild heart condition and a significant hearing loss) had not thought I could handle the inevitable physical challenges. Now here was a trip that combined riding and relief work . . . perhaps . . .? The idea was clearly ridiculous. But it was intriguing. Within a few hours I had signed up, within twenty-four hours I was in a major panic. What was I doing? Continued...