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Location:  Inks Ranch

Date(s):  September 21-22, 2024

Ride Managers:   Leah Lynch & Greg Dial

Ride Secretary:  Kit Shadrock

Inks Ranch has a history dating back to the original Republic of Texas land grant given in 1837. Within sight of Enchanted Rock, the ranch features terrain ranging from rocky granite uplifts to fertile bottomland along the drainage of both Sandy and Helms Creeks. This is a working cattle and hunting ranch, with Corriente cattle, mouflon sheep, aoudad, and ibex. Trails will likely be shaded much of the day, and will wind past amazing rock formations, through heavy pecan bottoms, and up through peaks with stunning views of the Texas Hill Country. Primitive only. Ranch house may have a few rooms available. Bring water.

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR ALL LOST CONCHO RIDERS!

 The Hill Country has been blessed with an abundance of rainfall toward the end of the summer, and Inks Ranch (Home of Lost Concho) is no exception. There isn’t any more in the near forecast, but they received over 10 inches in the last two weeks, and that’s affected our ride plan.

FIRST: It’s imperative that you park along the ranch road coming in. Best way is to back in and stop with your front bumper even with the road. I got my 4WD truck stuck in a boggy area this past week and had to pull it out with a tractor. Last week, Robert sank that same tractor up to the axles, and had to pull it out with a dozer. As long as you stay close to the ranch roads, you’ll be OK. I’ll try to supervise the parking so we keep everybody on solid ground.

SECOND: You’ll be tempted to set up your pens under the trees, but DON’T park that far down the slope…that’s where the ground starts to get mushy.

THIRD: Check the ground carefully anywhere you’re going to ride or warm up. Right after the rain, one of Robert’s horses and two of his cows sank to their bellies just above a tank, and it took a tractor and a sling to get the horse out.

FOURTH: Because of the rain, we’ve had to adjust the trail and the obstacles, and while I had wanted to get y’all off the beaten track, it’s just not safe enough to go some of the places I had in mind. It’ll still be a great ride, but we’ll use the ranch roads a lot, since they’re solid, and some of the cow and game trails run through loose, wet sand.

FIFTH: All the rain has brought out the skeeters, gnats, and deer flies. Make sure you bring something to keep them away…though they’re big and slow and easy to kill, if you’re just that bloodthirsty.

LAST: We’re going to skip this ride next year, so use the opportunity to take lots of pics! It’s a beautiful ranch, and the weather will be MUCH nicer than last time.

See y’all there!

Greg and Leah

General Information and Requirements:

Everyone must show proof of negative Coggins test for the horse you registered to ride.  All dogs must be on a leash.  No dogs in the signup room or in eating area during Saturday’s catered meal.  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.

Terrain is rocky; boots or shoes recommended.

Ranch Fee: $20/person/day

Meal:  Saturday night will be aoudad and pork street tacos with sides and all the fixin’s and dessert for $16.

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

Junior riders ride free with one paid adult rider.

Buddy Riders may no longer register online. You can register by contacting the Ride Secretary 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 (06/01/2024).

In the case of a full ride, you can be added to the waitlist by contacting the ride secretary 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:  Leah Lynch, 7448 E. Hwy 190, Lampasas, TX  76550

Or PayPal using family and friends:  [email protected]

All registered riders not paid in full by 30 days prior to the ride will be removed from the registration list and put on 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 per day, or an annual membership for $30 for single person, or $40 for family.  Checks need to be made payable to TTCC.

Directions to ride:

From San Antonio:  Take IH-10 West to exit 523 (US-87 North). Take US-87 to Fredericksburg, turn left on Main St, then right on TX-16 North (Llano St). Follow TX-16 North about 27 miles to Llano County Rd. 113. Turn left on 113 and continue for about 6 miles to 113A (unpaved). Turn left on 113A and continue for almost 4 miles to a slight left onto Inks Ranch Road. Continue down the road to the ranch entrance.  

Or Take US-281 North to Johnson City and turn left onto US-290 West. Continue into Fredericksburg, then turn right on TX-16 North (Llano St). Follow TX-16 North about 27 miles to Llano County Rd. 113. Turn left on 113 and continue for about 6 miles to 113A (unpaved). Turn left on 113A and continue for almost 4 miles to a slight left onto Inks Ranch Road. Continue down the road to the ranch entrance.

From Austin:  Take TX-71 West to Llano, then turn left on TX-16 South. Continue on TX-16 for almost 10 miles, then turn right onto Llano County Road 113 and continue for about 6 miles to 113A (unpaved). Turn left on 113A and continue for almost 4 miles to a slight left onto Inks Ranch Road. Continue down the road to the ranch entrance.

Or  Take TX-29 West to Llano, then turn left on TX-16 South. Continue on TX-16 for almost 10 miles, then turn right onto Llano County Road 113 and continue for about 6 miles to 113A (unpaved). Turn left on 113A and continue for almost 4 miles to a slight left onto Inks Ranch Road. Continue down the road to the ranch entrance.

From DFW: Take IH-20 West to US-281 South toward Stephenville. At Stephenville, take US-377 South/US-67 South to Comanche, then TX-16 South toward Llano. Stay on TX-16 South (about 96 miles) through Llano and turn right onto Llano County Road 113. Continue for about 6 miles to 113A (unpaved). Turn left on 113A and continue for almost 4 miles to a slight left onto Inks Ranch Road. Continue down the road to the ranch entrance.

From Abilene:  Take US-84 East to US-283 South. At Brady, take US-87 South to SH-71 East. In Llano, turn right on TX-16 South. Continue on TX-16 for almost 10 miles, then turn right onto Llano County Road 113 and continue for about 6 miles to 113A (unpaved). Turn left on 113A and continue for almost 4 miles to a slight left onto Inks Ranch Road. Continue down the road to the ranch entrance.