Trail Ride Rules
NO ACCESS to Blue Stem Ranch unless you have signed a release form.
Whether you are volunteering, riding, saddling, running or walking, there will be no access to the ranch unless you have signed a release form. Please do so before Saturday to ensure your quick access to the property. You may digitally review and sign the form here, or print the form, sign it and mail in at least one week prior to the event.
Current Negative COGGINS TEST results are required for all horses. Inspections of your horses and their health papers will be conducted in the field before you enter the parking area. Please have your proof of a current negative Coggins test ready to show the Texas Animal Health Commission representative.
- Horses known to KICK must wear a RED RIBBON on their tail (warning nearby riders to keep a safe distance).
- Use a HALTER AND LEAD to hitch horses during breaks. Riding helmets are recommended.
- DO NOT LEAVE THE RIDE for any reason without notifying your Wrangler and the Trail Boss. These trail ride officials will have brightly colored vests.
- If you need to stop or dismount let your Wrangler and or the Trail Boss know before you dismount. This ride will be conducted at a walk.
- NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ALLOWED ON THE RANCH
- NO Stallions
- NO Riding Double
- NO Bareback Riding
- NO Racing or Rowdy Behavior
- NO Ponying
- NO Dogs
- Park in authorized areas only. Parking attendants will direct you where to park; please follow their directions. Parking with trailers is intended to leave adequate space for you to have enough room to tie your horse to the trailer and to be able to pull through when you leave. There is a separate parking area for vehicles without trailers, and easiest access parking for those who have trouble with walking.
From 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m., please check in at the Welcome Table, pick up your t-shirt and goody bag and turn in your donations.
Enjoy a free continental breakfast provided by the Cowboy Church of Erath County.
At 8:45 a.m., please be saddled and ready to ride and gathered at the trail head near the event tent. Your attention will be needed for the pre-ride instructions, and an introduction to your trail Boss and Wranglers. A Preacher will provide a blessing, after which the ride will commence.
The ride begins promptly at 9:00 a.m. The trail will take about three-hours to ride and includes shallow water crossings, embankments that are somewhat steep and some hills. This is a cattle ranch; you may encounter cattle during the ride. Please ensure your horses are trained and fit to participate in this type of ride. Please do not remove ribbons from the trail.
A morning break is provided about halfway through the trail ride.
Do have a good time and be safe!
NO ACCESS to Blue Stem Ranch unless you have signed a release form.
Whether you are volunteering, riding, saddling, running or walking, there will be no access to the ranch unless you have signed a release form. Please do so before Saturday to ensure your quick access to the property. You may digitally review and sign the form here, or print the form, sign it and mail in at least one week prior to the event.
Trail 5K Fun Run and 1-Mile Walk Rules and Info
- The runners and walkers must check in by 9:15 a.m.
- The 5k Run and 1-mile Walk will start promptly at 9:30 a.m.
- The trail is marked with ribbons and there will be volunteers strategically placed along the route to help you stay on track.
- This is a working cattle ranch and you may encounter wildlife on the trail.
- Please let an event volunteer know if you are experience trouble on the trail.
- Please do not remove ribbons from the trail.
- Do have a good time and be safe!
- Water is available on the trail for runners and walkers.