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As the first trail ride in the nation to be sanctioned by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society as an official fundraiser, the Cowboy Capital MS Trail Ride was started in 1996 by Erath County MS Community Support Group.
When it was proposed that the group hold a traditional walk as a fundraising event, a group member said “This is cowboy country; we don’t walk, we ride.” And the rest is trail ride history.
On the first Saturday of May, the three-hour trail ride is held at the Blue Stem Ranch north of Stephenville, Texas (get directions.) Participants may choose to ride their own horses, or participate in the 5K Trail Run or the 1-mile Trail Walk.
The next event will be held Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Funds raised will be donated to the National MS Society to end the devastating effects of multiple sclerosis, supporting research, education, advocacy and local programs that enhance the quality of life for people with MS and their families.
- Gate opens at 7:00 a.m.
- Breakfast provided by Cowboy Church of Erath County
- Trail Ride registration begins at 8:00 a.m.
- Trail ride instructions and Invocation begins at 8:45 a.m. (Be saddled and ready.)
- Trail Ride begins promptly at 9:00 a.m.
- Trail run and walk registration begins at 9:30 a.m.
- Run/Walk orientation occurs at 9:45 a.m.
- Trail run and walk begin at 10:00 a.m.
- Free lunch is served between 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.
- Prizes and trophies awarded after lunch.
- Live auction begins after lunch.
- Silent auction concludes after lunch.
Sponsorships are still available! And thank you again to our previous years’ sponsors.
Donate directly to the National MS Society now!
This QR code will lead you directly to the National MS Society to donate online. Your donation will still be allocated to our trail riding event. You may even choose who or what team will benefit from your donation!
If you prefer, you may click here to access the National MS Society webpage to donate.
Thank you for fighting this disease with us!
