EPM, New treatment, new hope.
Equine Protozoal Meningitis is a neurologic disease of horses. Horses become infected with a protozoon parasite by ingesting feces from a possum or a canine. Read full article
Endurance riding is not a race, it's achieving your personal best with your horse.
It's about a can-do attitude, never giving up, having fun with like-minded friends, riding in beautiful places, and becoming an exceptional equestrian.
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About TERA
TERA is many things to many people. Some people are very competitive, train hard, and buy or train top-notch horses. Some don't care if they ever top-ten—they are in it for the long-haul. This group is made up of realistic and skillful equestrians. Some of our members are under age 10, some are over 70. If you stay strong and fit and can keep your horse sound and healthy, both horse and rider can participate for many years. If you're a young parent looking for a family activity, this may be for you. If you're a novice or are coming from another equestrian sport, we will mentor you and help you can set appropriate goals for you and your horse. You can be as competitive or as serious as you want. No one will judge you for not riding long distances or at a high speed. In fact, many people will applaud your systematic approach to personal success. We believe in having fun and putting our horses first!
Join TERA & get started!
Membership is $35 for a family, $25 for an individual.
To join, download the writeable 2022 membership PDF form to your computer (do not fill it out in the browser), and email or mail it to treasurer@txriders.org. If paying with Paypal, please use the same contact email noted on the membership application form. We must have the membership information form sent in, regardless of payment method.
To find out more about the sport, you can attend a ride, volunteer at a ride, attend a clinic, and/or find a local mentor. Contact a board member, join the TERA Facebook group and contact a ride manager to volunteer at a ride, or request a mentor.
Upcoming Rides
Riders on the Storm
The next ride, Riders on the Storm, takes place in the Central Texas town of Dripping Springs, on the Storm Ranch. This is a two-day intro, 25 and 50 mile ride in the beautiful, Texas Hill Country the weekend of March 12-13, 2022.
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Feed Bag Tips
You don’t have to be a nutritionist to get the information you need from a tag. A little knowledge goes a long way, and not all horses need the best feed. There are few things to keep in mind when choosing a feed to suit your horse’s needs. Read full article
Solar Power on your trailer
A solar system allows you to keep your batteries charged and run your lights, fans, water pumps, recharge your phone, power your jack, open and close slides and awnings—all without a generator. Read full article
Let's Ride
Intro Clinic
April 2-3, 2022
The clinic dates will be April 2-3 held at the Bois D Arc campground In the Caddo National Grasslands near Telephone TX, which Is not far from the Texas/Oklahoma border. This clinic is for beginning endurance riders, or people who haven't tried it yet, but are interested. If you're an experienced endurance riders and would like to volunteer, please contact Dr. Bob or Todd, as well.
This clinic is limited to 20 riders, due to campsite availability, and several clinic spots are already taken. The clinic is free, except for the cost of an optional booklet that Dr. Bob Rogers wrote and the park's camping fee. There will be lectures from Todd Hezeau, Dr. Bob Rogers, and John Nowell, which will cover information on the sport, saddle fit, hoof protection, and equine medical issues associated with endurance riding. To sign up, contact Todd Hezeau by email or call (469) 261-8733 or Dr. Bob rogers by email or call (281) 460-8996.