Annual Trail Ride
Join us for the 2026 Annual PVTRA Trail Ride
Get ready for an unforgettable experience preserving Black Western Heritage and celebrating agriculture, equine traditions, and community fellowship. The Prairie View Trail Ride Association (PVTRA) welcomes riders of all levels to join us on a multi-day trail ride from Hempstead to Downtown Houston!
Registration
Alternatively, you can download the forms below. Before participating, please ensure you have completed all necessary forms and reviewed the official rules and guidelines.
- Registration Form (Required)
- HLSR Indemnity Form (Required)
- PVTRA Rules of Participation
- PVTRA Code of Conduct
- 2026 HLSR TRC Handbook
Completed forms must be submitted by Tuesday, 2/17/2026. Please reach out to info@pvtra.org with any questions about the forms.
Important: Equine Body Condition Score Compliance
All participating horses must meet the minimum body condition standards as recommended by the PVTRA veterinarian committee. If a horse is deemed unfit (below the acceptable condition score), it will not be allowed on the ride.
Please review the Equine Body Condition Score (BCS) guidelines here: Download BCS Reference.
This ensures the safety and well-being of both horses and riders throughout the journey. Thank you for your cooperation!
Trail Route & Rest Stops
We assemble in Hempstead on Saturday, February 21, 2026, our journey begins on Sunday, February 22, 2026 and continues daily through scenic back roads until we reach Houston’s Memorial Park on February 28.
Campsite Locations & Dates (2026)
| Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 21 (Sat) | 43242 Lewisville Rd, Hempstead, TX | Assembly & Registration |
| Feb 22 (Sun) | 21921 FM 1098, Prairie View, TX | Live Zydeco Band* |
| Feb 23 (Mon) | 21921 FM 1098, Prairie View, TX | Chili Cook Off |
| Feb 24 (Tue) | Zube Park - 17560 Roberts Road, TX | *Registration Deadline |
| Feb 25 (Wed) | Traders Village – 7979 N. Eldridge Pkwy, Houston, TX | |
| Feb 26 (Thu) | Living Word Fellowship Church, 7350 T C Jester Blvd, Houston, TX | |
| Feb 27 (Fri) | Memorial Park – Memorial Dr & Picnic Lane, Houston, TX | |
| Feb 28 (Sat) | Downtown Rodeo Parade |
For more detailed daily schedules, view the Activity Schedule page.
Additional Questions?
Contact us at info@pvtra.org or call us at
(281) 406-0828.
We can’t wait to see you on the trail!
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