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CAT SPRING FLING

Location:  7IL RANCH,  5389 Mill Creek Road, Cat Spring, TX 78933

Dates:  April 29 & 30, 2023

Ride Managers:  Karen Boone: [email protected]

Nancy Fenimore: [email protected] or (979) 338-0133

Ride Secretary:  Tiffany Janke

7IL Ranch is right in the middle of the spectacular Texas wildflowers.  The 2100 acre cattle and hay ranch has been in the Reznicek family since 1863 and has a rich history.   It is barefoot friendly, with RV hook ups, showers, horse pens, party pavilion, arena, and gift shop. The terrain is mostly flat with gently rolling hills, ponds, and some creek crossings.  Many of the trails zig zag through the forest, gullies, and creeks.

Reservations for hookups and horse pens may be made through: Campspot or click on link from 7IL Ranch          

 General Information and Requirements:

Everyone must show proof of negative Coggins test.  All dogs must be on a leash.  No dogs in the pavilion during meal times.  Wheelbarrows will be provided for your use to pick up manure. Pick up your trash.  Do not attach your horse pen to any permanent structure on the property such as fences.  There will be designated areas for generator and non-generator use.

Meals:  Saturday night dinner will be catered BBQ chicken and brisket, 2 sides, tea and dessert for $20.

Ranch Fee:      $30 for weekend (Fri, Sat, Sun) or $20 per day

Ride Fees:

Rider               One Day          Two Days        

Adult               $67.00                $107.00

           Scout               $67.00               $107.00

Junior              $47.00                $72.00

Buddy             $47.00                $72.00

New for 2023 – Buddy Riders may no longer register online. You can register by contacting the Ride Manager, Karen Boone, via email and request to be put on the Buddy list.  All registered riders not paid in full by 30 days out will be released. We will then take Buddy Riders in order from the waitlist.  You will hear directly from the Ride Secretary with a confirmation letter. If you want a guaranteed spot, please register as Scout and get a scorecard!

Registration opens on the first of the month 90 days prior to ride (1/1/2023).

In the case of a full ride, you can be added to the waitlist by contacting the ride manager, Karen Boone, directly.

Each person registering for a ride must have a separate login and password. You cannot register your relative on your login, you must create a separate login with a separate email address and register them separately. The comment section cannot be used for registering another individual.  This is necessary to maintain an accurate count of riders registered for a ride.

Make your check payable to:   Karen Boone,  PO Box 2, Kenney, TX 77452

OR  PayPal using family and friends:        [email protected]

Your payment received 30 days prior to the ride secures your reservation.  If your payment is not received 30 days prior to the ride (March 30, 2023), your name will be moved to the waiting list.

Cancellation policy:

2.5 — Ride-Fee Cancellation Policy (From the rule book)

If you cancel:

2 weeks (14+ days) prior to ride– full refund

1 week (7 days) prior to ride– 50%

Less than 1 week (7 days)– no refund

If management cancels the ride, you will receive a full refund. 

If you have to cancel, scroll down and click, “cancel my reservation”.  Make certain you contact the ranch host and cancel any reservations you made directly with them for lodging arrangements.

Additional Fees: 

If not a member of TTCC you must purchase a daily membership at $10 ($20 for 2 days) or a full membership for $30, payable to TTCC.

Directions to ride: 

IMPORTANT UPDATE: 

Mill Creek Rd. bridge from Bellville side is open, but has a Gross weight limit of 8000 lbs. 

From Houston (I-10): Take I-10 West to Sealy (50 miles). Go North on 36 (2 miles). Turn left on FM 1094 and go 11 miles. Turn right on FM 949 and go .2 mile. Turn left on Mill Creek Rd. Continue on Mill Creek Rd (after bridge the road Y’s, stay to right) 7IL entrance is on the left 2.5 miles. Look for the Texas flag mailbox.

From San Antonio (I-10): Take I-10 East to exit 704 (FM 949) Go left (North) on FM 949 about 11.7 miles to 1094. Cross 1094 and go . 2 mile. Turn left on Mill Creek Rd. Continue on Mill Creek Rd (after bridge the road Y’s, stay to right) 7IL entrance is on the Left 2.5 miles. Look for the Texas flag mailbox.

From Brenham (290): Take 36 South To Bellville, go around court house, at the traffic light take a right. Turn right at the Exxon Station on 2429, at the T stop sign (FM 949) take a right, go 4 miles and Mill Creek Rd is on the Right. Continue on Mill Creek Rd (after bridge the road Y’s, stay to right) 7IL entrance is on the Left 2.5 miles. Look for the Texas flag mailbox.

From Hempstead (290): Take 159 to Bellville. Cross Railroad tracks and turn Left at light  follow these directions: Turn right at the Exxon Station on 2429, at the T stop sign (FM 949) take a right, go 4 miles and Mill Creek Rd is on the Right. Continue on Mill Creek Rd (the road Y’s stay left) 7IL entrance is on the left (2.5 miles) look for the Texas flag mailbox.

From Dallas (45): I-45 S (129 miles) Exit 146 toward Tx-75 to Madisonville (go 4.5 miles), Right at 190 (go .2 mile), Left at 90 (go 42.4 miles) Left at Hwy 6 S. (go 20 miles to Hempstead). Take 159 to Bellville (go 15.5 miles). Cross railroad tracks and turn left at light follow these directions: Turn right at the Exxon Station on 2429, at the T stop sign (FM 949) take a right, go 4 miles and Mill Creek Rd is on the Right. Continue on Mill Creek Rd (the road Y’s stay left) 7IL entrance is on the left (2.5 miles) look for the Texas flag mailbox.