PVTRA 2025 Trailride
Join PVTRA for our 2025 trail ride activities—celebrating Black Western Heritage through music, food, family, and community engagement.
Annual HLSR Trail Ride
PVTRA 2025 - Enjoy a week-long journey from Hempstead to Downtown Houston, culminating with the HLSR parade.
Read moreKickoff in Hempstead
Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 – We launch the 2025 PVTRA ride with registration, music, and a lively social gathering in Hempstead. Come meet fellow riders, enjoy great food, and prepare for the week-long adventure ahead!
Read moreZydeco Sunday with Brian Jack and DJ Ben
Sunday, 2/23/25 - Experience a live Zydeco party at our Prairie View campsite! Brian Jack & the Zydeco Gamblers will bring the energy!
Read moreAnnual Chili Cook-off
Monday, Feb 24, 2025 – Show off your best recipe or just come taste the competition! Held at our Prairie View campsite, proceeds benefit PVAMU student clubs. Don’t miss the music, dancing, and fun!
Read moreMemorial Park Arrival
Friday, Feb 28, 2025 – After days on the trail, PVTRA arrives at Houston’s Memorial Park! Enjoy live music, campsite camaraderie, and final preparations before the big parade day.
Read moreDowntown Rodeo Parade
Saturday, Mar 1, 2025 – The grand finale! Ride through Downtown Houston alongside fellow trail riders, showcasing PVTRA’s history and spirit before cheering crowds. Don’t miss this unforgettable event!
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History & Heritage
Founded in 1957, PVTRA earned the name “Mother of Black Trails” by blazing a path for inclusivity in trail riding. Over the decades, we’ve triumphed at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo (HLSR) with multiple “Top Trail Ride” victories and perfect scores. From championing youth engagement to highlighting Western heritage, our legacy is a testament to perseverance and community spirit. Notable achievements include repeated first-place finishes in HLSR Division 1, recognition as “Best Parade Trail Ride,” and ongoing collaborations with Prairie View A&M University to support agriculture-focused programs.
Learn moreHow You Can Help
The Prairie View Trail Ride Association (PVTRA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving Black Western Heritage, advancing agricultural education, and fostering a strong community through cowboy traditions.
Membership
Join any of our wagon clubs or ride independently. Help us carry forward the proud traditions of the trail!
Volunteer
Help organize events, assist with logistics, or become a corporate sponsor!
Start Donating
Your support helps preserve Black Western Heritage and grow youth agricultural programs.