http://www.trinitytrailsblog.org Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:41:46 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://www.trinitytrailsblog.org/2010/02/saddle-preference-leather-or-synthetic/ 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 ... http://www.trinitytrailsblog.org/2010/02/another-ride-cancelled-due-to-weather/ 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 ... http://www.trinitytrailsblog.org/2010/01/chili-ride-officially-cancelled-sorry/ 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 ... http://www.trinitytrailsblog.org/2010/01/ttpa-chili-dinner-trail-ride-23-jan-2010/ 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 ... http://www.trinitytrailsblog.org/2009/12/new-horse-community-planned-adjacent-to-trinity-trail/ 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 ... http://www.trinitytrailsblog.org/2009/12/ttpa-says-thank-you-to-volunteers/ 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. ... http://www.trinitytrailsblog.org/2009/11/renew-your-ttpa-membership-and-get-careflite-coverage/ 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. ... http://www.trinitytrailsblog.org/2009/11/ttpa-christmas-party-dec-4/ 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 ... http://www.trinitytrailsblog.org/2009/11/trails-are-open-but-muddy-highland-park-north-closed/ 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 ... http://www.trinitytrailsblog.org/2009/11/holiday-parades/