Trail Rides
Nothing brings to mind the Old West like a modern-day trail ride. Pioneers created trails as they moved west in search of a dream and cowboys created trails to take cattle to major market centers. While these routes are no longer a necessity in daily life, more than 3,000 riders saddle up each February to relive the Old West .
In January of 1952, several men formed the very first trail ride as a way to increase awareness of the Show. Though only four men made the first journey from Brenham, Texas, the attention they raised attracted more publicity than ever expected, as more than 80 men signed up the next year. The trail rides are a signature tradition of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo today.
Today’s riders hit the trail in an attempt to recreate the Old West, and in doing so, find a common ground that links us all to the Show. A sense of history and pride resides in each rider; igniting envy and intrigue in each child as they watch the trail riders and hope to one day join them.
Trail Ride Listings
Trail Ride Winners
2012 Trail Ride Winners
- Spirit Award: Sam Houston Trail Ride
- Spirit Award: Sam Houston Trail Ride Wagon 3
- Division I:Large Trail Ride - 145+ participants - Salt Grass Trail Ride
- Division II:Medium Trail Ride - 50 to 144 participants - Prairie View Trail Ride
- Division III:Small Trail Ride – 49 or fewer participants - The Mission Trail Ride
Past Trail Ride Winners
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