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Ride Name:  Smiley Ride                               Location:  Lazy “F” Ranch – Smiley, Texas

Date(s):  April 10 – 11, 2021

The Lazy “F” Ranch in Smiley, Texas is a privately owned 2500 acre working cattle ranch with barefoot friendly terrain, abundant water crossings, meadows, wooded areas, wildlife, and the prettiest wildflowers in Texas. The ranch is only about 30 minutes south of San Antonio, and has a bunkhouse that houses about 12 people. There are also four separate rooms and each has its own private bath.  The ranch offers 18 covered stalls (will be assigned on a first-come first-serve basis) and plenty of primitive camping. Come join us for challenging fun obstacles along a trail that will make you want to ride forever!

Ride Managers:   Devin & Karen Pantel

Ride Secretary:   Tiffany Janke

General Information and Requirements:

Everyone must show proof of negative Coggins test.  All dogs must be on a leash.  Dispose of manure as instructed.

Meals:  There will be the option of a catered meal on Saturday night.  Chicken fried steak or chicken fried chicken for $12 each will be available.  Contact Tiffany or Karen if you want the meal.

Ride Fees:

Rider            One Day                        Two Day

Adult               $67.00                       $107.00

Junior             $47.00                       $72.00

Buddy             $42.00                       $52.00

Registration opens on the first of the month 90 days prior to ride:

• 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.
• In the case of a full ride, you can be added to the waitlist by contacting the ride manager directly.
• Your payment 30 days prior to the date of the ride will confirm your reservation. Otherwise your slot will be opened for another rider and your name will be added to the wait list.  Other payment arrangements can be made by contacting the Ride Manager directly.
• Please use the comment section to state your preference for lodging and/or meals. All reservations for the bunkhouse/private rooms and stalls will be coordinated through the Ride Manager – Karen Pantel.

Mail your check to:         Karen Pantel,  10610 N. US Hwy 183, Goliad, TX  77963         OR     PayPal: [email protected]  (please use “family and friends” during payment)

2.5 — Ride-Fee Cancellation Policy  (Note: new policy)

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”.  Also, make certain you contact the Ride Manager – Karen Pantel and cancel any reservations you made directly with her for lodging arrangements.

Additional Fees: Ranch fee of $15 per day or $30 for the weekend.  All camping is primitive.

If not a member of TTCC you must purchase a daily membership at $5/day or a full yearly membership for $20, payable to TTCC

Directions to ride:

From San Antonio – Take US Hwy 87 toward Victoria.  Go to Smiley, Texas.  At yellow blinking light in Smiley, continue on Hwy 87 toward Victoria for about 4.5 miles to FM 1116. Turn left (only way to turn) onto FM 1116 and go 1 mile, crossing over the Sandies Creek bridge.  The entrance to the Lazy F Guest Ranch will be a black steel pipe entrance with cattle guard. Follow the road up to the main house and look for check-in signs.

From Austin – Take US 183 to Luling (4-way stop at railroad tracks), and then continue straight on US Hwy 80 to Nixon.  Turn left onto US Hwy 87 toward Smiley and Victoria.  Go straight through Smiley toward Victoria for 4.5 miles to FM 1116.  Turn left (only way to turn) onto FM 1116 and go 1 mile, crossing over the Sandies Creek bridge.  The entrance to the Lazy F Guest Ranch will be a black steel pipe entrance with cattle guard. Follow the road up to the main house and look for check-in signs.

From Houston – Take Interstate 10 (I-10) to US Hwy 97.  Turn left on US Hwy 97 at Waelder (second exit) and go to Gonzales, TX.  As you enter Gonzales, there is a 4-way stop light with a small shopping center on the left where the American National Bank is located. This is US Hwy 90-A.  Turn right onto US Hwy 90-A and go past Wal-Mart, Tractor Supply, Caraway Ford, Guadalupe Valley Electric Coop (all on your right) and continue through the traffic light past McDonalds.  Turn left at the next traffic light which is US Hwy 183 Bypass and US Hwy 90-A.  There will be a Bucees Convenience store on your left.  Travel south towards Cuero.  Go over the Guadalupe River bridge and in one mile, turn right at the “Y” of US Hwy 183 and US Hwy 97 (to Nixon).  You will be turning onto US Hwy 97.  There will be a large covered arena on your right at this “Y”.   Travel 1 mile and cross a long low-rail bridge, and then turn left onto FM 1116 (only way to turn).  Stay on FM 1116 for 15.5 miles, passing through the small town of Pilgrim.  The entrance to the Lazy F Guest Ranch will be on your left and will be a black pipe entrance with cattle guard. Follow the road up to the main house and look for check-in signs.

Any questions contact:  Karen Pantel, 361-935-1244 or  [email protected]