Texas Equestrian Trail Riders Association, also known as TETRA, a 501(c) 3 organization formed in 1997 with a mission to promote all phases of trail riding, builds and maintains trails at facilities run by Corps of Engineers and Texas Parks and Wildlife to enhance the riding experience. TETRA educates the public as the care and conditioning of the horse for trail activities, environmental responsibilities, trail etiquette and safety; identify and improve new and existing equestrian facilities and horse trails in Texas parks and on public lands.TETRA promotes and develops equestrian-use arrangements with private enterprises and creates a communication network to develop equestrian public awareness. TETRA establish relationships with local, state, and federal trail management groups and provide documentation of existing equestrian trails in Texas. We continue to educate public agencies and private landowners about the economic and environmental impact of equestrian activities.
TETRA is associated with many prestigious organizations such as Texas A & M, Texas Agriculture Extension Agency , Texas & Parks Wildlife, Texas Farm Bureau, Texas Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association and many others. TETRA partners with Texas Parks & Wildlife for their annual Youth Outreach Program offering Texas youth a chance to ride on a wagon train. Check out our Project Page to view all the improvements that TETRA has accomplished to improve trail riding in Texas. If you trail ride horses in Texas, there is a good chance you can thank TETRA for the trail you are riding.
None of this would be possible without the support of our TETRA members. Become a member today to keep the momentum alive! All donations are deductible to the extent allowed by law. A Single membership is $20.00 and Family membership is $25.00. See our Member Application page to fill out your application online. Payment by check or by PayPal are accepted.
As a TETRA member, you receive the bi-monthly TETRA TALK newsletter. Our Facebook keeps members up to date on all TETRA activities such as regional and state trail rides, clinics, and seminars. TETRA has an Annual Member Meeting luncheon, which is held every January, where the members elect and/or re-elect officers of the board and region directors, holds a short informational clinic, door prizes, and a Silent Auction. This meeting is free for anyone who attends
TETRA members are individuals who share a mutual love of equines and participate in trail rides across the state of Texas. TETRA has trail rides almost every month some where in the state of Texas. To view the list of rides please visit our TETRA Events & Calendar.
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April 11-13, 2014 - Bandera State Natural Area Benefit Ride at Bandera, Texas
April 25 - 27, 2014 - Caprock Canyon Spring Ride at Quitaque, Texas
April 26 -27, 2014 - TETRA First ACTHA Trail Competition Ride at the Mineola Nature Preserve.
June 20 to 22, 2014 - Region 3. Palo Pinto Mountains State Park. Gather on Friday. Rides Sat morning and afternoon. Potluck dinner Sat night. (Meat to be provided). Sun morning Chapel Service and trail ride. Depart around noon.
September 13, 2014 - Day ride along Benbrook (Dutch Branch). Ride starts at 9am. We will have late potluck lunch after ride and short meeting.
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The year 2013 is looking good for TETRA. We have many rides planned and are always looking for new members and new ideas. Contact one of our board members or regional directors today to find out how to get involved! Check out the TETRA Events Calendar for event details and to register online.
TETRA Events & Calendar
If you have never attended a TETRA event, look at our Recent Events pages and read about the rides TETRA has sponsored.
Recent Events
Become a Member TODAY! If you are not a member of TETRA, NOW is the time to join. Membership application is available online and you can pay online via PayPal, credit/debit card or e-check. You can also join online and mail your payment in. Membership will give you instant access to our NEW online community to keep up with events, projects, work days and what is going on in TETRA!
Member Application
If you are an existing member, please log in to your account to renew your membership. Once you log in look in the upper right hand corner and click on 'view profile' the top section should allow you to view and renew your membership status and information. For assistance contact: merlyn6453@sbcglobal.net.
Please check out our donations and sponsors/advertisers pages for how you can support and promote TETRA.
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