Ride on 02/11 has been re-scheduled due to cold weather.
February 25th: LBJ Grasslands - Ride out 12PM
Location: Decatur - LBJ Grasslands from Red Windmill on Red / White Trail just off County Road 2461. CTETA sponsor, Grassland Bed and Barn, is located across the street. See sponsor page for up-to-date contact information.
Driving directions:
Google maps driving directions to B&B, then go across road: 1081 County Road 2461 Alvord, Texas
FROM DALLAS OR FT. WORTH VIA I-35:
• Take either I-35E or I-35W north to Denton, where both freeways will merge to form I-35
• Take the next exit for Hwy 380/University Ave.; turn left (west) at the light
• Go 24 miles on Hwy 380
• Take exit for FM730 (just past Hwy 51 exit); turn left (north) at the stop sign and cross RR tracks
• In approximately 8.8 miles, watch for signs on right for “CR 2461” and “CEMETERY”
• Turn left on CR 2461
• Almost immediately, there will be a “Y” – go left to stay on CR2461
• Go 2 miles on CR2461
• FS904 will be on your right, and Grasslands Bed & Barn will be on your left
• Turn right on FS904, go over cattle guard, and turn right onto the gravel road to park just west of the windmill
Ride leader: Leslie Olsson Phone: 972-977-7018 Email: lolsson@tx.rr.com
"If there are enough riders, we’ll break into groups by speed. This ride will start from the same place as the September 24th ride, but will go in a different direction, so if that was your first time at the Grasslands, you’ll see some new trails. The distance will be between 6 & 10 miles, depending on the group, and we’ll be riding about 2 hours. Mark the date, bring your Coggins, and join us!
Email me or call to RSVP or if you have questions." - Leslie
February 18th: Equestrian Safety Seminar at Decatur Civic Center by NATRC Region 4 (Flyer)
March 25th: Ride out 2PM with Terry Hinojosa at Lewisville Lake: Pilot Knoll trail from Old Alton Parking
April 15th: Ride out 2PM with Susan Bodenmiller at Grapevine Lake: Marshall Creek trail
May 19th: Cross Timbers Challenge Texas Trail Challenge (TTC) at LBJ Grasslands - Valley View Camp
May 20th will be a poker ride to make a full weekend of fun activities.
Skills to practice for the TTC.
Past Events...
Sun, 01/08/12 Lisa Broughton led 16 riders along the
Trinity Trail in Fort Worth
followed by lunch afterwards at Riscky's.
"I thought the barbeque was great. I had never been to Riscky’s before. It was a neat atmosphere being right in the stockyards. We got a big table on the patio which was closed and heated for the winter.
The trail ride was a blast. It was really neat to be able to ride from the historic stockyards and then be right next to all the modern buildings by downtown. The actual trail was flat and easy to navigate. There were some cyclists and pedestrians, but they usually gave you a heads up or stayed to the side. I didn’t notice any horses that had trouble with them. I would definitely recommend that ride to anyone! The only part that might be scary for green or timid horses was the wooden bridge at the beginning and riding under the overpasses, but they would probably follow if a more confident horse went first." - Angie Binovi
Sun, 12/11/11 Arena Obstacle Practice at Victory Farms in Flower Mound. Some of the members had a gift exchange. Pumpkin bread and hot cider was enjoyed by all.
Sat, 11/12 /11 Susan Bodenmiller led a walk / trot trail ride on Rocky Point Trail.
We had a great turnout at our annual Fall BBQ! Thanks to all of you who came. Those that couldn't make it, we missed you! A big thanks goes to Howard and Lisa for allowing us to have the event at their home. Thanks to Robin Bird for manning the grill & to everyone who brought dishes to share. Thanks to Leslie O. for taking memberships during the party.
Sun, 10/16/11 Linda Moore led a trail ride at Lake Ray Roberts. Riding roundtrip from Bluestem Grove trailhead at Isle Du Bois to Lantana Lodge,
where tied up the horses while had lunch at the Buffalo Grill.
The newly installed horse waterers sponsored by CTETA are at Isle Du Bois
and Elm Fork.
Sat, 9/24/11-- Leslie Olsson led a group of 14 riders for a Windmill Plaque Dedication ride from Red Trail Windmill at LBJ Grasslands.
Click on photo for larger picture of plaque.
Sat, 6/18/11--Our first ever Cross Timbers Challenge, a full-fledged Competitive Trail Ride (CTR) held in conjunction with the TTC (TX Trail Challenge) organization. Valley View Campground, LBJ Grasslands, Decatur. Big success for us!
Sat, 6/11/11--Practice ride for the Cross Timbers Challenge, held at the same location but with a slower pace & with experts to demonstrate techniques & assist riders.
Sat-Sun, 5/14-5/1511--Trail Clinic with trainer Eddie Rodriguez at Lone Oak Retreat, Gainesville. Emphasis was on basic skills, plus tips for scoring well on common trail obstacles in Competitive Trail Rides (CTRs).
Sunday, 4/17/11--Alanna led a ride from Marshall Creek/Trophy Club Park on the west side of L. Grapevine. Check out Kristen's photos plus her GPS tracks showing where they rode (8.5 miles!) on the Yahoo Group.
You must bring your horse’s current negative Coggins papers to participate in any event with your horse.
Please RSVP with the designated person listed as ride leader.
All rides are subject to being postponed, moved, cancelled, or otherwise changed. Please call or email before the ride to be sure it's still on.
We have become a very diverse group and we like it that way! The speed of rides is geared to the participants, sometimes offering slower and faster groups. The trail ride leaders try to accommodate many different kinds of horses and riders... Quarter horses, gaited horses, endurance riders, etc.
We usually have a rainy season in the spring. Many of our trails are in low-lying areas. Our alternate place to ride will generally be LBJ Grasslands, because the terrain and soil allow for quick drainage. It really is important to call before you load them up! Bring your Coggins papers and "call before you haul".
