16th Annual
Montgomery County Fair & Rodeo
Scholarship Ride
The Scholarship Trail Ride takes place prior to the Fair each year in March.
Money for scholarships is provided by sponsorships, donors, ride fees, and
an auction. Riders assemble at the Alsobrooks Ranch, with most of the
three-day ride taking place in the national forest. For additional information
contact the MCFA at 936-760-3631.
March 8 -10th, 2008
Benefiting all ten high schools in Montgomery County
Ride Donation: $20.00 - 12 & under free
Donation includes Saturday Night dinner & Auction plus one (1) day free pass to the Fair.
Current Negative Coggins Test Required-No Exceptions
Wagon & Teams will be inspected for ride approval
Friday, March 7th
Assemble at Alsobrooks Ranch off Alsobrooks Rd.
Saturday, March 8th
Pullout at 9:00 a.m. for 17 mile circle ride
Sunday, March 9th
Cowboy Church at 8:30 a.m.
Pullout at 9:30 a.m. for 15 mile circle ride
Monday, March 10th
Pull out at 9:00 a.m. for 13 mile circle ride
- 90% of Ride will be through National Forest
- Port-a-cans & water (for animals) on ride and at camp
- Standard trailride rules apply - re-cap listed below
- Ice will be sold on ride
- Ride will be catered by Shade Tree Kookers
Trophies: Oldest Rider, Youngest Rider, Best Wagon, Best Wagon Group, and Hard Luck Award - Must ride all days to qualify.
Award Ceremony during Auction following Saturday night dinner.
Directions to Alsobrooks Ranch:
- From Cleveland - Hwy.105 W. 1/2 mile, FM 1725 North 8.5 miles, look for trailride signs and turn left on Alsobrooks Rd.
- From New Waverly - FM 150 East, take FM 1725 South 11.5 miles, look for trailride signs and turn right on Alsobrooks Rd.
- 2.5 miles from FM 1725 to campsite after you turn onto Alsobrooks Rd., follow the trailride signs.
Chairman - Nick Capano (936) 856-7695
Trail Boss - Billy Masterson (936) 760-4134
Trailride Coordinator - Tommy Lockhart (936) 890-6158
Fair Office - (936) 760-3631
Trailride Rules:
All riders are subject to TAHC Rules regarding negative Coggins test.
No stallions, uncontrollable horses, or uncontrollable mules allowed.
All dogs must be on a leash at all times.
No glass receptacle allowed on ride.
Trail Ride buttons will be worn on outside of coats-visible at all times.
No double riding allowed.
No firearms or illegal drugs will be allowed.
No unauthorized vehicles will be allowed to follow the ride.
Each person is responsible for cleaning their camp site.
Minors must be accompanied by a guardian or responsible adult at all times.
No vulgar or abusive language will be tolerated.
Montgomery County Fair Association will not be responsible for damage or loss of property.
Any person disobeying these rules will be asked to leave the ride.
Wagon & Team Inspections Committee:
Billy Masterson (936) 760-4134
Tommy Lockhart (936) 890-6158
