09-12-2009

Foster Ranch
Branchville, TX

 Benefit ride for Still Creek Ranch of Bryan Texas. Go to
Still Creek Ranch to read about this wonderful organzation. With 1500 acres of private grounds, Foster Ranch is a beautiful and fun place to ride. Riding along the majestic and sandy  brazos river there is no need for shoes.Natural  and peaceful setting with lots of tree cover and wildlife. No stalls or electrical hook-ups available. Pens and tie lines acceptable for horses. There will be food, fun and entertainment for riders and non-riders.Live music, equine related vendor booths. There will be many games/contests with prize awards as well as a vendor drawing.There will be an onsite professional farrier Cason Shoemaker for hoof emergencies. As well as many other equine professionals such as NRHA & APHA professional trainer Chris Micek ,equine massage and insurance services. Various informative equine demonstrations. Sponsored by 4M Horse Training &Titan Security.

 

 

**UPDATE**

Check in night before at camping spot for out of towners.

Primitive camping @ $10/trailer to cover clean up

Camping spot within 10 miles of ride ~ details will be updated on the site soon!

Check-in by 8:30 am Sat morning
Breakfast: 8:00am
Rider`s briefing: 9:00am
Ride out: 10:00am - 11:00am
Trail will take about 2 - 2 1/2 hours, 6-7 miles
Awards following ride

Bar-B-Q, live music vendor booths and demonstrations as well as silent auction following the ride.

Breakfast menu will be..donuts,wrap arounds,bottled water, assorted drinks
Lunch menu will be...Brisket,chicken,potato salad,beans,dessert item,tea,beer,soft drinks


Entries limited to first 100.
$525 in cash awards & great prizes for 1st - 6th place.
Open, pleasure, junior, and buddy divisions. See the FAQ page for questions regarding the divisions.

Fees payable online:
CTC entry fee - $53 pleasure/$78 open/$43 junior/$40 Adult buddy/$35 junior buddy
New membership fee - $25 individual $40 family of 2 $75 family of 4

Sorry, no camping on site.

Fees collected at check-in: meals
$5 breakfast and $7 lunch

$3 each for beer tickets or 2/$5


Additional contests will be:
Best dressed male/female
Best groomed horse

Directions:

Milam County, Central Texas S
FM 485
13 miles E of Cameron

West on 485 from HWY 6 in Hearne Texas. Go 10 miles and take a right at 263. Follow signs to ranch.

Registration for this ride will close September 10,2009 (2 days before the ride date).