Cancelled
TETRA Benefit Ride
Hilliard Ranch
May 13-15, 2022
1007 CR 462 Buckholts, Texas
Mr. Hilliard has graciously allowed us to camp and ride on his beautiful ranch for many years, has recently passed. His daughter, also an equestrian is carrying on her father's tradition, of letting TETRA ride this beautiful property and use funds collected as a fundraiser.
Few private property owners are so generous to assist nonprofits fund raise on private property. We are grateful to have access to this lovely property.
All funds raised benefit TETRA and are used to keep trails open. Please join us. It is a relaxed place to camp and ride, overlooking a beautiful lake.
The ranch is about 1500-1800 acres. Trails are over old ranch roads that are clear and grassy as they go past pastures and woods. This is a working cattle ranch, so all riding is guided.
Fee is $25 for TETRA members for the weekend and $35 for nonmembers. Current negative Coggins required.
No meals are provided for this ride.
There are many spots for trailers to park either in the open or under trees, there is no electricity or pens available. Bathrooms may be open.
Gates open at 11:00am Ride times are:
Friday 2:00PM.
Saturday 9:00 am
Sunday 8:30am
Independent riding is not allowed. Ground is not rocky; parking areas are grassy.
This is a wagon friendly ranch. TETRA riding rules apply.
Directions: DO NOT USE THE RANCH ADDRESS FOR A GPS REFERENCE. USE A CROSS ROAD. When you enter the ranch, go straight, do not turn, go slow over the low water crossing.
From Buckholts on HWY 190(36) go west to Fm 1915 for 9 miles. Turn right onto County Road 462, the ranch entrance with a sign that says COFFIELD and is clearly visible. Go straight into pasture past a large house on the left to a large lake. We are camping in the pasture by the lake.
From Bartlett on HWY 95 go east on FM 487 for 10.8 miles. In Davilla, the intersection of FM 487 and FM 437 is at the stop sign. Stay straight on HWY 437. 7 miles to FM 1915 and turn right. Go 3.7 miles to turn left onto County Road 462, the driveway into ranch is CR 462. The ranch entrance says COFFIELD. Go straight into the back pasture past a large house on the left. The BBQ area is on the left. Parking is beyond these tables.
The roads traveling to the ranch are very crooked. Go slow and be careful.
Register at tetratrails.org PayPal or check. Cash payments are discouraged. Registered riders will receive an email with a release of liability to sign and bring to the ride.
Text or call Geri Bischoff at 512-658-0937 for questions.
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.
