August 4, 2013 | 
Author Our TTPA workday is timed to coincide with the National Public Lands Day workday, on September 28. We have 3 projects, repainting the pipe rails and picnic tables at each of the three trailheads. Afterwards, we’ll be having a cookout lunch at Brockdale Trailhead, followed by demonstrations by the Lucas VFD and the Blackland Prairie Raptor Center. We still need TTPA volunteers to lead each of the workparties at each of the trailheads.
Where – East Fork, Brockdale, and Highland Park Trailheads
When – 9am-11am at each trailhead, followed at 12noon at Brockdale for lunch and demonstrations
What to bring – old clothes to get spattered with paint!
Join our TTPA contingent for the Weston 4th of July Parade. The Parade starts a 10am, but assembly is earlier.
The parade staging area is near the intersection of FM455 and FM543 in Weston. Tracy Matern will be on hand at 8am with our parade blankets and decor. Judging is at 9am, so we’ll be there at 8am also to get our horses ready.
Dress (yes we have a TTPA parade style) is Red TTPA shirts, black pants, black hats. Red, white, and blue décor is optional!
There will be a Charity Poker Ride at Brockdale Park Trailhead on June 8th benefiting the Throwaway Ponies Horse Rescue & Therapy Riding organization. Come out for a ride, collect the cards for your poker hand, and help raise funds for this local charity.
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Where: Brockdale Park Trailhead in Lucas, TX.
When: June 8, 2013 10am check-in, ride out at 10:30am
Prizes awarded for best hand:
- 1st Place: Endurance Saddle valued at $400
- 2nd Place: Private Training
- 3rd Place: Gift Certificate for feed
Other Information:
- Current Coggins REQUIRED at check in
- $25 donation (a hand)
- Complimentary drinks provided
- Lunch provided at completion of ride
Ride “Pardners”:
- Trophy Nissan
- Anchor Fabrication
- Horse and Rider – McKinney, TX
- Bark Harpst & Ron Steele
- Mitchell’s Feed – Royce City, TX
How you can help:
Download and print a poster announcing the ride and help get the word out.
East Fork Trailhead got some loving attention last month, but still needs a good spring painting to finish the job!
When: Saturday, April 13
Time: 9 am
Where: East Fork Trailhead
We will meet at 9am at East Fork Trailhead and continue re-painting all the pipes and cables (in TTPA-white). We’re about 1/3 of the way done, so the end is in sight. We’ll provide the paint, brushes, and rubber gloves, you provide the energy! Do wear old clothes, suitable to be spattered with white paint.
We’ll also make a stab at picking up trash along Skyline Drive from the trailhead, time permitting. See you there!
25 years ago, in 1988, Trinity Trail was opened to the public for the first time. At that time, the trail ran from the East Fork trailhead in Wylie to the Brockdale Park trailhead in Lucas. It wasn’t an easy process to gain the necessary permissions, easements, agreements, and physically clear the trail, but those early Trinity Trail pioneers got it done. This Anniversary party is our attempt to recognize those Pioneers of Trinity Trail and acknowledge their efforts on our behalf. A lot has happened since 1988 (TTPA was formed, the trail has been extended to 25+ miles, and a new trailhead has been opened, amongst other accomplishments), but this isn’t a celebration of what has happened since 1988, but what happened before then. Without the efforts of those Pioneers, we wouldn’t be where we are today with the Trail.
Who are those Pioneers? Please join us and meet them and applaud them.
The party will be held at the Surrey House and Gardens in McKinney, on March 1, 2013, starting at 630pm with a buffet dinner, followed by speeches and the awards to those Pioneers. Please vist the RSVP page (25th Anniversary RSVP) to let us know you are coming.
Valentine’s Day is coming up and we are planning a ride!
DATE: Saturday, February 16, 2013
TIME: Ride out at 2pm
LOCATION: Highland Park Trailhead
It’s time to bring your significant other along on a trail ride! We’ll have a pot-luck afterwards in the pavilion, so bring enough for an extra mouth or two!
Remember to bring your current Coggins test results for each horse, a chair to sit on, and dress warmly, because it’s usually chilly in the evening in February!
One more time to try and work on the trail north of Highland Park (weather permitting)
When: Saturday, February 9
Time: 9 am
Where: Highland Park Trailhead
We will meet at 9am at Highland Park and head north to clear overhanging branches on the trail, prior to the NTMWD plant.
We’ll need chainsaws, loppers, and trash bags. See you there!
We are planning our annual January Chili Ride!
DATE: Saturday, January 26, 2013
TIME: Ride out at 2pm
LOCATION: Brockdale Park Trailhead
Sharon Berryman has agreed to cook her excellent Chili for us – this is always a fun ride because as you return from riding, the wonderful smell of chili cooking hits your nose. Chili will be ready between 5 and 5:30pm, and hopefully the Corps will let us have a bonfire to keep warm.
Remember to bring your current Coggins test results for each horse, a chair to sit on, and dress warmly, because it’s usually chilly in the evening, or is that chili ? !
If you are coming, please RSVP via email to Sharon Berryman so we know how much chili to make!
It’s Time for the Annual TTPA Holiday Party
Come join the fun with your friends and family at the annual Trinity Trail Preservation Association Holiday Party. The response to last year’s party at Outback Restaurant was so positive we have elected to have the party there again.
The party is an event for all of us who enjoy the trail so much to come together and get to know each other better. The TTPA will also be presenting awards to some of our dedicated members and local businesses who contributed so generously this past year. You will also be able to renew your membership at the party.
After the awards presentations and dinner, we’ll be doing our ever-popular Cowboy Gift Exchange, so make your plans accordingly.
We hope to see you there.
When: Friday 7 December 2012 at 7 PM
Where: Outback Steak House, Plano, TX
1509 N. Central Expressway (off the Southbound access road)
NW Corner of 15th Street and US-75 ( Link to Map )
(972) 516-4100 Restaurant Phone Number
Meal Cost – $16 per person, this will pay for each person’s meal
Menu: You can choose from:
- Grilled Chicken,
- 6 oz Sirloin Steak, or
- Woodfire Grilled Salmon
plus sides. Although we ask you to tell us in your RSVP what your choice is, the restaurant will take your actual order when you arrive, so you can change your mind between now and then.
Cowboy Gift Exchange: Please bring a horse themed gift with a value between $15-$20 for the gift exchange. This event is always a favorite at the party.
RSVP – Very Important!: We would like to be able to give the restaurant a head count. Please confirm your attendance and initial food choice by using our online RSVP form or call Duanna Hanners at (469) 774-6773.
Fall is back!
(OK, Fall actually starts on 22 September, but it sure feels like Fall already!)
Join us on September 22 for our Early Fall Ride and Lunch.
When: Saturday, September 22, 2012
Where: Brockdale Park Trailhead
Time: Arrive at 8:30am, Ride out at 9am
Lunch is being prepared by Kurt and Shelly Van Doran, so please RSVP to lanagilstrap@sbcglobal.net for a headcount. A minimum $5 donation for lunch will be appreciated
Don’t forget your Coggins!
Bring a chair and join fellow members after the ride for lunch.
Just in case TTPA needs to cancel the ride, please check the web site before you haul.
