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Posted in May 1st, 2009
Due to the tremendous rain this week, the Spook Clinic fundraiser has been postponed until 30 May. Join us if you can. We’ll also be auctioning horsey items as part of the fundraiser. Spook Clinics are a FANTASTIC way to bond with your horse and understand how your horse processes problems. Its not too late […]
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Posted in April 20th, 2009
TTPA Fundraiser Spook Clinic 2 May 2009 Princeton TX Note: Spook Clinic has been Reschedule to 30 May Tired of your horse spooking at every stick on the ground? Want to improve your relationship with your horse? A de-spooking clinic can transform your spooking nervous horse into a safer trail partner you can enjoy more. […]
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Posted in March 30th, 2009
The City of Lucas and Mayor Bill Carmickle have always been big supporters of TPPA and once again they have come through to help TTPA and the community in a big way. The City of Lucas and Mayor Carmickle graciously tapped the water line across Snider Lane, bored the road, and gave us a water […]
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Posted in March 30th, 2009
TTPA is blessed with wonderful supportive members who quietly do things behind the scenes to make it better for the rest of us. Some people like Charlie Gaines, Tracy Matern, Berdine Eberhart, Carole Kowitt, and many others generously donate hours of their free time to work on the trails and countless other necessary tasks that […]
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Posted in March 30th, 2009
Membership to the Trinity Trail Preservation Association (TTPA) brings many benefits. You meet wonderful people who share your love of horses and trail riding. You expand your social network and meet new friends. However, did you know that many businesses in the area also provide discounts to TTPA members? For example, Lucas Foods – the […]
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Posted in March 30th, 2009
Charlie Gaines, our hardworking Trail Stewart, has announced the dates for the upcoming Work Days – April 11 and May 9 Work Party Days will start at 9 AM. Bring gloves, clippers, trimmers, and water for yourself to drink. I’ll update this post with locations once they are finalized. For now, put the dates on […]
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Posted in March 30th, 2009
Trinity Trail Fundraiser Spook Clinic Saturday, May 2, 2009 Spook Clinics are a fantastic way to desensitize your horse to common obstacles and to transform your horse into a safer trail horse. There will be a limit of 8 participant slots in the Spook Clinic, but observers are welcome to audit. Time: Arrive at 9:30 […]
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Posted in March 30th, 2009
Due to the (much needed) massive quantities of rain we received in the days before the original ride date, we had to reschedule the Mardi Gras ride. Here are the details. Sunday, April 5, 2009 Arrive 1:30 pm, ride out at 2:00 Brockdale Trailhead 5:00 Mardi Gras Meal will be ready to serve ($5.00 donation […]
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Posted in March 14th, 2009
Below is a reprint of a Yahoo Groups email submitted by Past TTPA President Tracy Matern. I think Tracy provides excellent advice on things we can do to try to protect our beloved riding trail. From Tracy: Hanover Homes has purchased the 593 acres that run from Brockdale Park all the way to St. Paul […]
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Posted in March 4th, 2009
Support the Trail and Visit with Friends by Volunteering Time When: Saturday, March 21, 2009 Time: 9:00 am Where: Eastfork Trailhead Details: We will be putting up trail signs so bring gloves, post hole diggers and shovels Contact: Charlie Gaines at 972-442-6454 Hope to see you there!
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Posted in March 4th, 2009
Celebrate Mardi Gras with a Trinity Trail Ride and Gumbo Dinner NOTE: This ride has been rescheduled for Sunday 5 April 2009. The Trinity Trail Preservation Association (TTPA) will host a Mardi Gras trail ride and Gumbo dinner on Saturday, March 28 at the Brockdale Park trailhead in Lucas, Texas, weather permitting. Arrive trailhead at […]
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Posted in February 20th, 2009
Please Come join us this Saturday morning ! TTPA Work Party Saturday, February 21, 2009 9:00 am Highland Park Trailhead Gloves, clippers, trimmers, water for yourself. We will be cleaning up the trailhead and replacing some wire fence Tom Eberhart 214- 632- 0969 Hope to see you there.
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Posted in February 19th, 2009
Charlie Gaines, Tracy Matern, and other members of the Trinity Trail Preservation Association were recently walking the proposed route of the new northern extension for Trinity Trail. They came across something that put them in awe – enormous sycamore trees. One tree in particular looked to be the granddaddy tree. They contacted the Texas Forestry […]
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Posted in February 3rd, 2009
Bring Your Sweetheart For a Trail Ride on Valentine’s Day The Trinity Trail Preservation Association (TTPA) will host a Valentine Day trail ride, Saturday, February 14 at the Brockdale Park trailhead in Lucas, Texas, weather permitting. Arrive trailhead at 2:00 PM. Ride out at 2:30 PM. This is a brown bag event so bring your […]
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Posted in January 30th, 2009
Donate While You Shop To A Great Cause Longtime TTPA member Karen Bander, let us know that the horse rescue, Throwaway Ponies, can now receive a donation every time you shop on-line at Apple, Dell, Blockbuster, Target, Staples, and Best Buy. Just connect to the site below, sign in, and choose your store. The stores […]
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