TETRA Region 5
Mineola Nature Preserve Trail Ride
December 5-7, 2025
Come join TETRA at the beautiful Mineola nature preserve December 5-7. This is a NO HUNTING park
Friday 5 PM meet and greet at the TETRA banner check in (sign waivers and Coggins check)
Please bring an appetizer to share and your own drinks
Saturday morning guided ride led by Jim and Jeannie Hinderman time to be announced or ride on your own
Saturday afternoon ride will be talked about after the morning ride
Saturday evening meal (Time to be announced)
TETRA will provide the main meat (announced a week ahead of ride)
please bring a side dish to share and your own drinks
Be ready for Christmas trivia
Sunday morning guided ride - time to be announced
TETRA FEES: The Ride Fee is $30.00 for members, $40 for non-members, $20 Day-rider, non-rider/meals only $10, children 18 years of age and younger are no charge and must be accompanied by a paying mounted rider. PLEASE register on line at. Https://tetra.wildapricot.org
For more information call or text Angela Hammar 903-480-1219
Please reserve RV sites online at camplife.com
- Questions, contact Angela via text, call or email.
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:
DO NOT TURN AT THE MINEOLA NATURE PRESERVE SIGN AT 2724. TURN OFF LOOP 564 TO THE DERBY EQUESTRIAN CENTER CAMPGROUND BY THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT.
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. Hwy 80, 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.
If you are ill, stay home.
Register online at tetratrails.org Account will be credited for future rides if cancelled. To request a refund, minus an administrative fee of 10%, please email tetrassoc@gmail.com.
