It was a February afternoon. I was driving towards Memorial Park to have an afternoon run and I noticed bright orange pilons partitioning off the roadway. I pulled my car over and got out. I felt an excitement in the air. I smelled the smell of horses. I heard the ‘clop, clop, clop’ of hooves on pavement. I scan around to discover the bigger picture… It’s the famous Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Trail Ride announcing the beginning of rodeo season in Houston! Every year over 3,000 cowboys and cowgirls saddle up and re-live the old west by participating in a trail ride with covered wagons, horses, mules, tents & sleeping bags. It is a time honored cavalcade and a true Texas tradition. There are 13 trail-ride groups coming from as far as Reynosa Mexico. excerpt from RodeoHouston) The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is said to be one of the largest livestock exhibitions and live entertainment shows in the country. Boasting an impressive list of world famous singers and entertainers, it has also donated over $375 million in scholarships and towards benefiting the study of breeding better livestock and farm products. Not to mention a super succulent Barb-q cook off.
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3/12/2022 10:09:51 am
Even with the benefit of some modern conveniences, a long trip on the trail has hardships to endure with harsh Texas weather, Thank you for making this such an awesome post!
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6/12/2022 12:26:59 pm
Every year over 3,000 cowboys and cowgirls saddle up and re-live the old west by participating in a trail ride with covered wagons, horses, mules, tents & sleeping bags. Informative blog thank you!
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6/24/2022 01:36:13 am
Thanks for the great blog! Even with modern conveniences, a long trip on the trail has hardships to endure with harsh Texas weather.
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2/6/2023 09:54:17 am
Their appearance in Houston signals the start of the Houston Livestock Show and RodeoTM as they merge via many routes into Memorial Park and proudly ride Saturday morning. I truly appreciate your great post!
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