English Walk Trot will begin at 10:30 AM

There are 3 parts: equitation, poles and figure eight

You do not have to ride in all.

Tiny Tot will start at 1 PM

Junior Western will start at 2 PM

Open classes will follow.

Festivities start at 5 PM with chips and salsa. Barbeque will be served at 5:30. The presentation of awards will start at 6:30 and we'll announce raffle winners at 7 PM.

Tickets for adults are $25 and children 12 and under are $15. All tickets must be purchased in advance.

Wear your rodeo boots and jeans. The youngsters will have a chance to try some western speed events on foot out in the arena afterward. Kids may bring a pair of running shoes if they wish or try it in boots. No stocking feet, sorry!

Anyone able to bring a few extra tables and chairs will be greatly appreciated. Let us know if you can help.

Here’s what to do next.

Email info@hermannparkstables.com and state your name and phone number. Make sure that you have an original newspaper ad offering the Free Camp Special. Copies cannot be accepted. The eligible camper needs to be ready to ride on one of the special “Saturdays in January” 12 PM intro-camp (a $40 value). In your email, tell us the Saturday that you’d like to attend. Only five riders per date will be accepted. Once you’ve found the ad, don’t wait! Register today.

To be eligible for this special event, riders must be new to Sam Houston Equestrian Center and aged six to seventeen year. No previous experience is necessary. Riders need to wear long pants, boots or sturdy outdoor shoes to the stable. Riders may borrow a helmet or bring their own.

After the first FIVE registrations for January 7th are made, any additional individuals responding will be offered other Saturday dates until this special runs out. Please, one new rider per family. Additional brothers, sisters and friends may attend the Intro Camp Special for $40.00 which is $15 less than the usual price.

Additional specials, including discounted lessons and camps, are available at Sam Houston Equestrian Center. A month of lessons (one per week for 4 weeks) is $180.00.  The Sam Houston Equestrian Center has programs for all ages and levels.



Congratulations, Larry!

English Walk-Trot will follow at approximately 11:30 AM. Come early to prepare ponies. The actual costume parage will be held about 12:30 PM for all riders showing equestrian costumes. Equestrian costumes may be fanciful, historical or occupational. Fairy princess? A knight or his lady? A Gypsy or a jockey? Cowboys and Indians are great costumes too.

Tiny Tots will ride at 1 PM. Riders six and younger will be in Tiny Tots.

Junior Western riders will show off for the judges at 2 PM. Games will follow.

Fun for the whole family. Spectators are welcome. Come cheer on your favorite rider.

2. A cinch is western and a girth is English. Both are used to keep a saddle on the horses back.

3. The horn is used when a cowboy ropes a cow. He ties his lariet to the horn and the horse stops the cow.

4. SHEC has gray horses which look white. A true white horse is an albino and has pink or blue eyes.

5. Western riders use a navajo blanket and then a thick pad usually.

6. An English rider usually uses a square pad and then a shaped pad. Western pads are fine too.

 More answers later!

1. What color is a horse with black knees, legs, mane and tail?

2. What is the difference between a cinch and a girth?

3. Why does a western saddle have a horn?

4. If someone called a horse white, would that be possible here at SHEC?

5. How many pads are usually used when riding western?

6. Are English pads usually the same as western?

7. What makes a halter different from a bridle?

8. Where would you find a throat latch?

9. Which hoof is the first one cleaned?

10. What is the hoof cleaning tool called?

11. List several kinds of "colored" or spotted horses or ponies.

12. What is the most fun activity at the barn?