The History of the Texas Trail Ride
Texas was once a land of many trails — the arteries that linked the outlying areas with settlements.
The only transportation in the early days was powered by horse, mule or oxen, and many trails in different parts of the state
were originally paths formed by the repetitive use of settlers. Stagecoach routes also helped establish more trails,
and today’s highways are modern day versions of those same routes which connected the more populous areas of the state.

Each Spring, more than 3,000 riders saddle up from all directions, including Louisiana and Mexico.
Many of the trail rides include family members and generations of all ages. Some trail rides distribute scholarships to area students
and visit schools to share the history of the trail rides.