TETRA Region 5

Mineola Nature Preserve Trail Ride 

September 24-26, 2021

Come join us at the Mineola Nature Preserve, in Mineola Texas.

Friday

4:00-6:00PM  Registration and rider check in at Derby campground

6:00-8:00 PM Meet n Greet Social hour bring a snack to share 

Saturday

9:00am Ride out return to camp at noon. 

2:00PM ride out return to camp at 5:00PM 

6:00PM Pot Luck 

Sunday

9:30 ride out return to camp at noon.  Depart camp by 2:00PM.

FEES: The Riding Fee is $20.00 for members, $35 for non-members children 18 years of age and younger are no charge and must be accompanied by a paying mounted rider.  Day rider fee is $10/day. 

Mineola Derby campground has 14 RV sites: 

• RV site is $30.00 per night, available with electric, water, and sewer
• Pens are $5.00/night/pen
• Primitive camping is $5.00 a night.
• Day ride fee is $5.00

Mineola campground and day ride fees are paid on the honor system in their drop box.  

The Derby Equestrian Pavilion has a kitchen area, restrooms with showers, and a horse wash station.

Ride rules:  Current negative Coggins required, all dogs must be on leash and are not allowed on the trail, no riding doubles, horses who are prone to kick must have a red flag on their tail.  Trail boss makes all camp and ride decisions.  No smoking or drinking on the trail.  This is a family outing. Please join us.

Directions:   

From I-20, in Lindale, Texas: Turn North on U.S. 69, about 14 miles, cross the Sabine River and then continue approximately 1.5 miles, turn right (east) on Loop 564: For the Equestrian Trail Head: About one fourth mile, turn right on first road right before County Road 2724. Turn at the water treatment sign, follow signs to horse trailer parking.

U.S.69 from Greenville/Alba Texas and from U.S.Hwy37: Continue through Mineola; proceed south to Loop 564.  Go under the overpass to Loop 564. Approximately one fourth mile, turn right on first road before County Road 2724.  Turn at the water treatment plant sign, follow signs to horse trailer parking.

U.S. Hwy 80, traveling west from Hawkins, Texas: Go under the overpass for Loop 564, turn right (north) and follow signs to Loop 564.  Continue right (south) on Loop 564  first street past County Road County Road 2724.  Turn at the water treatment plant sign,  follow signs to horse trailer parking.

U.S.Hwy80, traveling east from Grand Saline, Texas: Continue through Mineola to the intersection of U.S. Hwy 69,turn right (south) on U.S. 69.  Proceed to Loop 564.  Go under the  overpass to Loop 564.  Approximately one fourth mile, turn right on first road before County Road 2724.  Turn at the water treatment plant sign, follow signs to horse trailer parking. 

To comply with Covid-19 recommendations, we ask all attendees respect social distancing guidelines of 6 feet, frequently wash hands, and wear a mask when indoors or when distancing outdoors of 6 feet is not possible. Exception to masking at meals, 6 foot social distancing should be maintained. 

If you have been recently exposed to someone with Covid-19, running a fever, have a cough, shortness of breath, experiencing loss of smell, or gastrointestinal illness, stay home.