Hundreds of cowboys in pink shirts are on a traditional ride in the Santa Ynez Valley this week.
The Rancheros Visitadores have begun their ride in the back trails, camps and ranches in Santa Ynez.
It's part of a tradition that goes back decades.
Over 500 real life full and part-time cowboys from throughout the country are in the valley for a week of bonding, cowboy competitions and outdoor cooking.
The cowboys all wore pink shirts to raise money for breast cancer education and research for a cure as part of the ride.
Many of the cowboys are community leaders and elected officials.
The ride began Saturday with a blessing at Mission Santa Inez in Solvang.