10-10-2009

Hill Country State Natural Area
Bandera, TX

The Hill Country State Natural Area, a part of Texas Parks and Wildlife, provides over 5000 acres of scenic mountain riding along rocky ledges as well as on lowland and wooded areas. The park boasts 40-50 miles of trails to explore on horseback and shoes are recommended.  Ms Louise Merrick donated the majority of this natural area to Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept. over 30 years ago and we honor her love of horses by naming our CTC after this generous equestrian.   Our first CTC event will be headquartered at  Chapas group camp which has parking and overnight spaces in a large open field  with limited electric hook-up and well water provided to all by our troughs or your buckets. There chemical toilets but no shower facilities.  The social area is a cement floored barn with picnic tables there and under an area covered by live oak trees.  Riders are welcome to come in the afternoon before as well as stay until 2pm on Sunday to ride on their own.

Our money will go to HCSNAP Hill Country State Natural Area Partners,  the parks friends’ group.  Carey Reed is the president and she will be the show secretary as well as other help.

Agenda

Check-in Friday 4-7pm (do not arrive before 3:00pm) or Sat morning 7-9am
Rider`s briefing: 9:00am
Ride out: 10:00am - 11:00am
Trail will take about 2 - 2 1/2 hours, 6-7 miles
Lunch following the ride
Awards following lunch

Friday Dinner($8):  Spaghetti supper with green salad and garlic bead and ice tea

Sat Breakfast($4):  bakery items, fresh fruit and hot and cold beverages

Lunch menu will be($6):  homemade sandwiches, relish plate, chips and beverages

Photographer will be at the ride to take everyone`s pictures on trail.

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

Door prizes.

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

Fees collected at check-in: meals, electrical hook ups and stall fees.
$8 fri dinner; $4 breakfast and $6 lunch 
Electrical Hook Up: $15.00/day
Stalls: $10/horse/night

 

Contact:

Leanne Beauxbeannes 830-796-4413 [email protected]

 

Directions:
One hr from San Antonio.  Hill Country State Natural Area 10 miles out RR 1077 from Bandera.
Registration for this ride will close _10-08-09(2 days before the ride date).