TETRA & Hill Country State Natural Area Partners Benefit Ride
The Lodge
Bandera, Texas`
November 15-17, 2024
Join us for a benefit ride for the State Natural Area Partners (SNAP) non-profit and TETRA. A lively auction, great food, wonderful people and spectacular riding.
Our campsite is at the Lodge, a 1930s ranch house, a SNAP project using funds raised by TETRA.
There are stalls/corrals available. Five electric hookups are available at the front of the lodge. Primitive camping is available in front of the lodge and behind the lodge for dry camping; generators are allowed overnight. No parking/camping under trees.
Guided trail ride groups are Saturday morning, Saturday afternoon, and Sunday morning.
Registration: tetratrails.org.
Friday check in begins at 4:00PM.
Saturday registration begins at 7:00am. All riders must check in and sign release and present a current Coggins.
Ride participants do not need to stop by the Park Ranger Station. TETRA will issue vehicle hangtags after you arrive at the Lodge.
6:00PM Friday night appetizer potluck bring your favorite appetizer to share.
7:30-8:45 AM Saturday and Sunday morning breakfast compliments of Carey Reed, SNAP President
12:00 Lunch on your own
6:00 Potluck Supper on Saturday, TETRA will supply the meat, bring your favorite side dish and your own drinks.
9:00 am Ride out on Saturday return at lunch ride out at 2:00 pm.
9:00 am Sunday morning ride. Riders may ride out with this group or ride on their own.
Arrive no earlier than 1:00PM Friday depart by 1:00 Sunday.
Please bring items for Saturday evening auction.
This is a live auction.
Ride Fee: TETRA Members $30. Non-Members $40 Day rider $20 Non-rider/meals only $10. Children under 18 years old are no charge accompanied by a registered, riding adult. Day Riders/non-riders $15.
Electric hookup: $50 for the weekend. Horse pens are $20 for the
The Lodge is available for $250.00/weekend maximum of eight. All trash must be picked up and disposed at the ranger station. The Lodge does not supply any linens or any amenities.
Reservations begin October 15, 2024. No early reservations. Text Geri Bischoff at 512-658-0937, reservations, will confirm by text.
Bring your drinking water
- Clean pens and haul to manure area all hay
- Water available for horses
- Horses prone to kick must have a red ribbon attached to their tails.
- Horses should have shoes or boots, the terrain is very rocky
- Dogs on a leash, no dogs on the trails (state park rule), no dogs in the cook shack or lodge.
Be ready to ride at the set "ride out" time. More information, contact Geri Bischoff text or call at 512-658-0937.
ALL STATE PARK RULES MUST BE FOLLOWED BY ALL ATTENDEES, IGNORING RULES MAY RESULT IN BEING ASKED TO LEAVE.
DIRECTIONS: From Bandera, take Hwy 173 S to FM 1077which turns into Bandera Creek Road; highway sign announces Hill Country State Natural Area, turn right and drive past HQ ranger station. past Bar-O Day Use, past Trailhead Camp, to Group Lodge. Electric sites are on your right. Primitive parking the pasture behind the arena. Do not park/camp under oak trees. Do not stop at Park Headquarters.
If you are sick, please stay home.
Register on-line at tetratrails.org. Pay online with PayPal, cash or checks. Account will be credited for future rides if cancelled. To request a refund, minus an administrative fee of 10%, please email tetrassoc@gmail.com.