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Location: Fort Griffin State Park, 1701 N. U.S. Hwy. 283 Albany, TX 76430
Date(s): Oct 5-6, 2024
Ride Managers: Kelly Beard & Ginny Mayfield
Ride Secretary: Marcy Stellfox – [email protected]
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.
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.
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 hookup 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. 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 (Ginny Mayfield, 3282 FM 382, Lawn TX 79530) or email ([email protected]) a copy of your coggins, that the park requires, ahead of time.
Meals: Friday night – Hot dogs with fixin’s provided by the Wild Women of the West
Saturday Night – TBD, 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
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 (07/01/2024).
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: Ginny Mayfield, 3282 FM 382, Lawn TX 79530
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 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]