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Texas Independence Trail Ride Association, Inc.
| *********************************************************************************** ANNUAL FEBRUARY RIDE FEBRUARY 19 - 26, 2011 (In association with Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo) This is our week-long ride. We ride from Brazoria to Memorial Park (Houston). All riders are responsible for their own horses/mules, food, & sleeping arrangements (tents are allowed, but not recommended - camp is moved each morning). REMEMBER - this is our annual ride that has those (dreaded) rules/regulation (including a strict dress code). Texas Independence Trail Ride is a chartered ride through the State of Texas; also, this ride is a sanctioned trail ride with HLS&R; therefore, we are required by HLS&R to adhere/enforce their rules/regulations (not ours) for this ride to continue!!! This annual event is by "Invitation Only" from HLS&R; therefore, we ask all participants to assist us in staying in compliance with HLS&R's rules/regulations. Any misconduct or failure to adhere to the rules/regulations by a participant, can cause the "entire" ride to be eliminated from further participation!!! We wish for all our riders to have a great time, but unruly behavior will not be tolerated! HLS&R does have a "No Riders List" and once your name/group has been placed on this list, you are banned from future participate.... Due to limited space for camping/parking, all wagons and/or large groups (that didn't participate the previous year), must be pre-approved!!! You will receive a list of the HLS&R rules/regulations in your February packet (mailed the 1st week of January), PLEASE read it carefully and help us to make sure your group is in compliance - THANKS!!! If you ever have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Jeff Simpson (Trail Boss) or Sandy Flippo (Assistant Trail Boss). Our contact information is on the "Contact Us" page of this website. We highly recommend our Pre-Registration Party (Saturday, Feb. 5th - Moose Lodge, Pasadena). Not only does it save you money, but all questions/answers along with any changes are discussed at this time. REMINDER - Coggins are always required!!! Along with a Coggins, HLS&R also requires each horse/mule to have a Health Certificate!!! The Health Certificate is only valid for 45 days, so it must be active throughout the entire week!!! You must present a legible copy of BOTH to be left with the trail ride secretary - THIS WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED!!! The HLS&R Committee randomly checks riders and horses/mules (compared with coggins/health certificate) throughout the week. The trail ride secretary is required to have in her possession at all times the required paperwork. PLEASE help make her job easier & have your paperwork in order - THANKS!!! *********************************************************************************** 50TH ANNIVERSARY!!! This February will be the 50th Anniversary of Texas Independence's participation in the HLS&R Trail Rides. Last year we had overwhelming participation of riders wearing red shirts upon entering Memorial Park and the downtown parade. We are asking all our participants wear RED again this year,as we enter Memorial Park - Saturday through the downtown parade would also look great!!! All RED SHIRTS must be in compliance with the HLS&R dress code! Also, we are looking for other ways to celebrate our 50TH ANNIVERSARY - if you have suggestions, please let us know and/or attend our next meeting!!! *********************************************************************************** ORDERING TEXAS INDEPENDENCE SHIRTS/JACKETS If you are interested in ordering a shirt and/or jacket, contact Judy Mitchell - (409)502-7444 or mamspoiledbrat@yahoo.com ALL ORDERS MUST BE PREPAID!!!! To ensure deliver before the February ride order ASAP! ********************************************************************************** If you are interested in receiving meeting reminders, updates, or anything of interest; contact Tina Wargo. Please include your first & last name with your email address. Due to the cost of postage, we have had to start removing anyone that does not ride with us for 3 consecutive years, but you can continue receiving emails. If you have any questions/concerns before our next meeting, please don’t hesitate to contact myself at sandy.titra@gmail.com (979)248-1012 or Jeff Simpson at jgsimp@ascendmaterials.com (409)739-6725. Sandy Flippo Asst. Trail Boss |
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