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2026 TTPA Annual Dinner Party
Saturday 10 January 2026, 6pm to 10pm
Party doors open at 6 PM
Buffet Dinner at 6:30 PM
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT TICKET SALES WILL END AFTER JANUARY 6TH SO THAT WE CAN GET AN ACCURATE ATTENDANCE COUNT.
Join us Saturday, the 10th of January 2026 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Matt’s Rancho Martinez
401 Central Expressway S
Allen, TX 75013
(east side of Hwy 75 on the northbound access road between Bethany and McDermott)
Cost: $35 per person
White Elephant Gift Exchange
Bring a gift for the gift exchange, if desired. $25 limit.
Silent Auction to benefit the TTPA
Donate items to the Silent Auction. Art pieces, new tack, etc. are welcome. Items don’t have to be equestrian-related.
(proceeds to benefit TTPA, unsold gifts returned to you, you can set a minimum price)
Questions about the Silent Auction? Contact Sharon Berryman at 972–467–8333 or Amy Dickerson at 972–832–2531 to discuss details of what you might want to donate and coordinate transportation.
What’s on the Menu?
The meal will be served buffet style and includes:
- Beef and Chicken Fajitas with peppers and onions
- Flour and corn tortillas
- Guacamole, sour cream, cheese, and pico de gallo
- Rice and beans
- Chips and Salsa
- Queso dip
- Included drinks: soda, tea, lemonade
Please pay in advance for the dinner via the PayPal form below. You do not need to have a PayPal account to pay: you can still use your credit card.
Hope to see you at the dinner!
Renew Membership
We will have a table to renew TTPA memberships. If you are interested in getting more active in TTPA this is a great time to start. We are always looking for new members to play an active role.
If you have questions about the dinner, please contact Events Chair, Paula Walker (via email) or call her at 972–816–1417 to let us know a head-count.
Why Do We Need An Early Headcount?
We hope you’re as excited for the upcoming dinner as we are! To make sure everything goes smoothly, we would really appreciate your help with an accurate headcount. We need to let the restaurant know how many meals to prepare, so everyone can enjoy a delicious meal together. If we underestimate and more people show up, we might run short on food. Unfortunately, TTPA is on a tight budget, so we can’t order any extra meals.
TTPA does NOT make money on the dinners. This is the actual cost of the meal.
Thank you for your understanding and for helping us make this event a success! We can’t wait to see you!
Join TTPA Friends at a Chili Lunch!
Chili Lunch & Ride/Hike
Where: Highland Park Trailhead, Lucas TX
NEW Date: Saturday 31 Jan 2026
Chili Lunch: 12 Noon
Donation: $5 a person to cover food costs
Get ready for a day filled with fun, friendship, and fantastic food at our annual Chili ride/hike and costume contest!
This is the perfect opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy a scenic ride or hike along the beautiful Trinity Trail before or after indulging in that irresistible chili. So, gather your friends, bring a comfy chair, and if you can, a delightful side dish or dessert to share!
If you bring your horse, don’t forget your current Coggins—photos on your phone are totally acceptable!
We’re thrilled to announce that the talented Sharon Berryman will be whipping up her legendary homemade chili, a dish so delicious that it’s become a beloved tradition in our community. To help us prepare for this wonderful gathering, please RSVP to Sharon (972-467-8333) so we can ensure there’s plenty of chili to go around.
Looking forward to visiting with you!
We can’t wait to see everyone come together for a day of camaraderie and adventure—thank you for your continued support of TTPA and our mission!
Come out and enjoy Chili!
TTPA Poker Ride – Cancelled Due to Heavy Rains and Water on the Trail
Saturday 3 May 2025
Starts at 9 AM
Highland Park Trailhead
Lucas, Texas
Saddle up and get ready for an epic day at the Poker Ride! 🐴
It’s FREE to participate, and guess what? You don’t need to be a poker pro to join in on the fun! You don’t even have to know how to play.
There are awesome prizes waiting for the winning hand, so bring your A-game!
Pack a tasty lunch and let’s chow down together at the trailhead after we ride. We are a social group and love to share stories.
Don’t forget, if you’re bringing your trusty steed, make sure to have your coggins with you. (We hate to ask but we are required to.)
We can’t wait to see all your smiling faces on Saturday, May 3rd! Let’s make some unforgettable memories together!
TTPA Chili Ride & Lunch Saturday 1 Feb 2025
Chili Lunch: 12 Noon
Where: Highland Park trailhead, Lucas TX
Date: Saturday 1 Feb 2025
Donation: $5 a person to cover food costs
Join us for the annual Chili ride and membership renewal drive. Sharon Berryman will be making her famous homemade chili.
Feel free to ride before or after the Chili lunch.
Please come out and join your horse friends. Bring a chair and a side dish if you can.
Don’t forget your current Coggins. Pictures of your Coggins on your phone are accepted.
If you are coming, please RSVP to Sharon so we know how much chili to make!
Self Defense on Horseback Clinic
Clinic Taught by Eddie Rodriguez of True Horsemanship Seminars
2 Nov 2024 Update: Rescheduled to Saturday 16 Nov 2024
10 AM
Highland Park Trail Head
1955 Snider Lane, Lucas Texas
TTPA is hosting a Self Defense on Horseback Clinic on Saturday 16 November 2024. The clinic will be taught by Eddie Rodriguez. Eddie has over 40 years of studying from some of the world’s best horseman. He is a popular in-demand clinician so we expect his clinic to fill quickly.
We are announcing this to TTPA members first so they have a chance to sign up before we advertise publicly. We are encouraging all TTPA members to attend the clinic so we can all be safer on the trails.
This clinic will teach you to be more aware on the trail and the trail head. Eddie teaches methods used by mounted police to control a threatening situation. Learn to prevent an attack and defend yourself from a potential assault.
TTPA members and the public can participate in the clinic for $50 a person (This is a special rate to TTPA because we are a non-profit). People have the option of auditing for $25 a person.
Anyone can participate in the clinic you don’t have to be a TTPA member although it is encouraged.
This clinic will fill quickly and has limited room so sign up early. You can use the buttons below to register.
Below is some additional information about Eddie Rodriguez and True Horsemanship Seminars.
There’s just too much rain in the forecast (past and present). The trail hasn’t had a chance to dry out and it will stll be too muddy to enjoy hiking the trail. We’ll look at rescheduling this in drier weather.
TTPA and Lucas will be sponsoring a hiking event for Lucas residents. We’ll go north and south from the Highland Park Trailhead, north as far as the Highland Park boatramp, and south to the easement from Lakeview Downs back onto Corps land. See our Trail Map page on our website for a map of the area we’ll be hiking.
When – 9am, Saturday, May 4, 2024
Where – Highland Park Trailhead
What to bring – appropriate footware for hiking on a natural earth trailbed (it may be muddy), bug spray, water.
We’ll try this again, heading south from Brockdale to find new re-route paths. We’ll be diving into the woods, off the beaten path, to find our new routes.
When – 9am, Saturday, April 6, 2024
Where – Brockdale Park trailhead
What to bring – mud boots (it will likely be damp), long pants and sleeves, loppers, water
Educational Farrier Talk for the Horse Owner
Lucas City Community Room
Thursday, 4 April 2024
6-8 PM
Free to TTPA members and friends
Longtime TTPA member Shannon Cole Veloz will provide an educational talk on Hoof Care for Horse Owners.
Come join us for an education journey on hoof care. Shannon is a long time farrier with a holistic approach to hoof care combining farrier skills with advanced equine bodywork modalities.
Some of the topics she will cover are:
No hoof, no horse – learn about basic hoof care
Hoof anatomy – structure and function of the foot
When to call the vet vs when to call the farrier
Laminitis vs Founder
How to treat an abscess and thrush
Types of protection of the hoof
Bring your questions and get answers from a farrier who can speak “horse owner.”
Bio on Shannon:
Shannon Cole Veloz APF I, ESMT is a farrier, Equine Sports Massage Therapist and PEMF technician.
Shannon became a farrier after having problems time after time with farriers for her personal horses. Shannon has been a farrier for over 15 years and continually learns new skills by attending the International Hoof Care Summit each year starting in 2016 through 2024.
Shannon is a member of the International Association of Professional Farriers and is certified through the IAPF as level APF-I Modalities – PEMF Therapy; Equine Sports Massage Therapy; and, Kinesiology Taping.
Her goal is to help horses move and feel better and to have beautiful feet.
Contact information for Shannon: 945-333-0963 windriderequine.com or email velozshannon@gmail.com
Please make a note that this is on a THURSDAY evening – 4 April starting at 6 PM at the Lucas Community Center, 665 Country Club Road, Lucas Texas
2024 St Patrick’s Day and Dice Ride
Come have fun and raise money for TTPA at the Dice Run.
Saturday 18 May 2024
Highland Park Trail Head
Lucas, Texas
Bring $10 to play and we’ll match you up with compatible riders in groups of 4 or 5 to head out on the trail.
Everyone will each get 5 rolls of the dice to try to get the highest score, one at the start, 3 on the trail and the last one at the trailhead at the end. Bring your cellphone or paper and pen to take with you on the trail to record your scores.
Prizes for the highest score in each group, the highest score overall and for “snake eyes”.
We will also provide decorations for you and your horse to get in the spirit of St Patrick’s day!
Hope to see everyone on May 18 at 10 am at the Highland Park Trail head in Lucas!
Horse Trailer Maintenance and Chili Lunch – 24 Feb
Saturday, February 24
Brockdale Trailhead in Lucas, Texas
Horse Trailer Maintenance Presentation Learn what you need to know about tires, hauling and trailer maintenance. Towing calculations and considerations are demystified in this informative discussion.
Hosted by Marisa and Mike Firth.
Chili Lunch The Trailer Presentation will be followed by a delicious chili lunch hosted by TTPA’s Sharon Berryman. Sharon has become famous for her chili. Don’t miss this event.
Bring your appetite and and any questions you have about trailers.
