I’m in the market for a new saddle and I’m curious to know what other riders love about their saddles.
Since I like to do long trail rides, I’m thinking the lighter weight of a synthetic saddle might be a big plus for keeping my horse comfortable longer. I know they won’t last as long [...]
Rain, rain go away, come back another day….like in August when we really need it.
The Sweetheart Trail Ride scheduled for Feb 13 is now officially cancelled. We have had so much rain there is standing water on the trails. There is more rain predicted so there is no time for the trails to [...]
Hey Gang,
Due to the weather forecast of 70% thundershowers, they have officially cancelled the Chili Ride scheduled for 23 Jan (today).
At the moment it is still not raining, but it looks like it could any minute. I rode Brockdale north last night and except for low areas, most of the trail was in decent [...]
The Trinity Trail Preservation Association (TTPA) will sponsor a trail ride and Chili Cookout, Saturday, January 23 at the Brockdale Park trailhead in Lucas, Texas, weather permitting.
Trail Ride: Arrive trailhead at 2:00 PM. Ride out at 2:30 PM.
Dinner: Chili dinner scheduled for 5 PM. TTPA will be [...]
I wanted to pass on some information I just heard about that might be of interest to TTPA members. This is provided strictly as informational, I’m not promoting this facility, I’m just passing on information about a new developmement that will adjoin the Trinity Trail.
A few years ago there were plans to build a [...]
December is the time of the year when we reflect over the past year and give thanks to the people who contributed their time to work on the trails so all of us can enjoy them. Considering the trail system grew to a whopping 25.5 miles in 2009, that is a lot of trails [...]
TTPA Membership Now Includes CareFlite Coverage
An important way to support the trails you love to ride and walk on, is to join or renew your TTPA membership. If you’ve been on the fence about it, here’s a huge reason to join – Careflite coverage. That’s right. Starting in 2010, membership in [...]
Its TTPA Christmas Party Time!
Friday, December 4, 2009
7:00 pm
Bart Peddicord Community Center in Wylie (address: 100 West Oak St., Wylie, Texas 75098)
Please bring a hot dish with spoon to share with your name on it.
If you wish to participate in the Crazy Gift Grab, bring a gift to exchange.
The holiday party is also [...]
As I write this on Monday Nov 30, the trails are open although there are sections of the trail that are quite muddy. I rode on the Brockdale north section on Sunday and it was passable but goopy in places.
The Highland Park trail going north is closed while a pipeline is installed. This [...]
Christmas Parades 2009
Thought I’d pass on information about Holiday Parades in the north Texas area. Tracy Matern is the lady in the know and our primary coordinator on parades. Tracy has been riding in parades for years and has many good tips if you’re new to riding your horse in parades. Here [...]
Berdine and I rode East Fork today and there is no standing water all the way to Collin. A couple of areas were a little muddy and the Volkswagon Crossing was VERY muddy but otherwise everything is ok. Not able to gait much however as the whole trail is rutted and needs to [...]
November 7 Work Party
Meet at 9:00 am at the Collin County Rest area.
Bring gloves, clippers.
Contact Charlie Gaines at 972-824-3369 for details.
November 14 Trail Ride
Hot Dog and Marshmallow Roast.
Arrive at 2pm for check-in at the Brockdale Trailhead.
Hot Dog Roast starts at 5pm.
December 4 TTPA Christmas Party
Party begins at 7 pm at Bart Peddicord Community Center in [...]
Passing on information about the stolen mini donkey baby REWARD (Mesquite Texas)
Date: 2009-10-27, 10:21PM CDT
Reply to: sale-gt5zx-1440842954@craigslist.org
Mini Donkey jack was stolen today inside a trailer hooked to a truck at Town East Mall at lunch. The truck is a 2005 white King Ranch Super Cab F250 diesel, with DNKEY lisence plates and a gotdonkey [...]
Okay, its official. The Halloween trail ride is cancelled.
The trails already have standing water in places and the forecast is for more rain the next few days, so sadly we had to cancel.
I’m bummed. My hubbie and I had put together him and her matching costumes. I guess we’ll save [...]
Trinity Trail Halloween Trail Ride and Festivities – Oct 31, 2009
The Trinity Trail Preservation Association (TTPA) will sponsor a Halloween trail ride and costume lunch on Saturday, October 31 at the Brockdale Park trailhead in Lucas, Texas, weather permitting.
Trail Ride: Arrive trailhead at 9:30 PM. Ride out at 10:00 PM. [...]
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