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Wild West Wrangle

Location:                     Fort Griffin State Park, 1701 N. U.S. Hwy. 283 Albany, TX 76430

Dates:                            May 20 & 21, 2023

Ride Managers:       Kelly Beard & Ginny Mayfield

Ride Secretary:         Marcy Stellfox

Fort Griffin served as one in a line of western defensive forts from 1867 to 1881. Remnants of the fort remain today at Fort Griffin State Historic Site, which is also home to the Official State of Texas Longhorn Herd.  Among the fort’s ruins are a mess hall, barracks, first sergeant’s quarters, bakery, powder magazine, and hand-dug well that are all deeply tied to Texas history. The park has 500+ acres and permission has been granted  to ride on adjoining ranches.

There are 19 available electrical hookups, all with water, some with sewer.  However, you must set up your pen in the equestrian camping area, which is within walking distance.  The campground area also has two men’s and women’s restrooms with shower facilities.  Prices for hookups are $15.00 per night for electric and $22.00 per night for electric and sewer.  There are two areas for primitive camping which are $10.00 a night. The primitive camping fees need to be paid directly to the park.  There is also a $4.00 day use fee. The park is happy to accommodate anyone who might want to come a day early or stay a day late.  To reserve an electrical spot, you must call the park at 325-762-3592.

As we discovered this past year, it was easier to mail or email a copy of your coggins to the Ginny Mayfield ahead of time.  The park requires a copy of your coggins.

General Information and Requirements:

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

Meals:

Friday Night – Hot Dogs with fixin’s provided by the Wild Women of the West

Saturday Night – Catered Chicken Fried Steak, potato casserole and salad for only $15…music provided by Jean and Gary Prescott

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, Ginny Mayfield, 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.

In the case of a full ride, you can be added to the waitlist by contacting the ride secretary, Marcy Stellfox, 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.

You may combine meal and ride fees in one payment.

Mail to:  Ginny Mayfield, 3282 FM 382, Lawn, TX 79530. Pay by PayPal to [email protected] using family & friends.

Cancellation policy:

2.5 — Ride-Fee Cancellation 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”.  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 or a full membership for $30, payable to TTCC.

Directions to ride:  From the junction of US 180 & US 283, go 15 miles north on US 283 and the entrance is on the right.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Kelly Beard –       325-668-4512    [email protected]

Ginny Mayfield – 325-338-5210    [email protected]