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Posted in November 30th, 2009
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 […]
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Posted in November 30th, 2009
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 is […]
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Posted in November 30th, 2009
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 is an […]
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Posted in November 5th, 2009
Good news – its FINALLY dry enough to open the trails. Here’s a note from Charlie Gaines, our TTPA Trail Steward: All trailheads are open. Use caution though, as they are muddy in places. The trail North from Brock dale after you go about a mile is under water, due to the high level of […]
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Posted in October 31st, 2009
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 […]
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Posted in October 29th, 2009
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 […]
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Posted in October 28th, 2009
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 them for next […]
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Posted in October 20th, 2009
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. Lunch: TTPA’s hardworking […]
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Posted in October 11th, 2009
I recently received a thank you note from Elly Tittle, a fellow trail rider who wanted to thank the good samaritans who helped out in her time of need. Here’s the note from Elly: I want to thank the riders who helped my friend and me this past Saturday morning at Highland Park Trailhead. My […]
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Posted in October 11th, 2009
Halloween Trail Ride Mark Saturday Oct 31, 2009 on your calendar now and start thinking about a horse costume. The TTPA will hold its annual Halloween Trail Ride with a Hamburger lunch. We’ll meet at Brockdale Park in Lucas, Tx at 9:30. We’ll ride out at 10 AM. We’ll plan to ride in Costume. If […]
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Posted in October 11th, 2009
Once again the heavy rains have forced us to close the trails. Unfortunately more rain is expected today so the trails will remain closed until weather improves and our trail dries out. Thanks and sorry for the inconvenience. UPDATE: Trails are open. I didn’t get an email announcing it, but noticed they were open and […]
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Posted in September 28th, 2009
Paula Benett, a long time friend to TTPA, has offered to donate 100 bales of hay to TTPA as a fund raiser. The hay will be cut in October. Paula bales heavy good quality bales. Charlie and I made a visit to Paula’s farm recently and the hay growing looked really good. There were very […]
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Posted in September 28th, 2009
I apologize for not posting earlier, but the trailheads for Trinity Trail are open again. The trails are occassionally closed after heavy extended rains to avoid damage to the trails. If you have questions whether the trails are open or not, please call either Charlie Gaines at 972-442-6454 or Chris Churchill at 972-429-1222.
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Posted in September 28th, 2009
The Texas Ride for the Cure is hosting an official event for Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Come ride with the group on October 10, 2009 at the LBJ National Grasslands in Decatur, TX. Spend time with horses and friends on your favorite Grasslands trail. Your particpation will help support research, early detection and […]
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Posted in September 23rd, 2009
A TTPA member recently reported that her Trail Magic Stock Trailer was stolen. The incident occurred last week when the area was having heavy rain. Here is a description of the trailer: 1996 Trail Magic 14 ft Stock trailer Gate system inside and a saddle compartment upfront Three is a dent in the front on […]
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