QUITAQUE, TEXAS
HOST AFFILIATE: American Quarter Horse Association & Panhandle Trail Riders Association
DATE: May 24-26, 2008
LOCATION: Pole Canyon Ranch, Quitaque, TX
FEES:
Ride will be limited to 100 participants.
BACKGROUND: When Charles Goodnight started bringing cattle into the area, he purchased land in 1882 to form the 140,000 acre Quitaque Ranch also known as the Lazy F Ranch. In 1911, Jim and John Taylor purchased a portion of that ranch to establish the Taylor Ranch. After dividing the ranch operations in 1929, Jim Taylor retained the “home place” which is now known as the Pole Canyon Ranch. The ranch is still operating as an actively leased cattle operation. Today, other activities have been added – hunting, lodging and horseback riding. Pole Canyon Ranch contains approximately 6,000 acres of beautiful caprock cayonlands.
ITINERARY: Enjoy the Memorial Day Weekend with the Panhandle Trail Riders Association as they host a weekend full of fun and great trail riding. Rides will be determined by horse and rider abilities from beginner to advanced. Breakfasts will be served each morning from Saturday to Monday. Dinner will be available Saturday and Sunday with lunch for riders.
DIRECTIONS: From Quitaque - 4 miles south on FM 1065 - west (right) on FM 689 for 4 miles - cattle guard on right with sign - 1/4 mile to parking areas. (Note: we will have an identifying sign at the cattle guard.)
RENTAL HORSES: No
STALLS AVAILABLE: Pens only
FACILITIES AVAILABLE: Limited number of RV hook-ups, showers, restrooms, water for horses and trailer tie-up is permitted.
HORSE HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: Negative Coggins must be presented upon check-in.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: All AQHA Trail Rules apply, in addition to Pole Canyon Ranch Rules.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER:
Floyd Starkey
PHONE: (806) 649-7565
E-MAIL: stickhorse11@peoplepc.com