Subject: 
            Re: GREAT WEATHER BUT...
       Date: 
            Mon, 19 Jan 1998 00:23:24 -0800
      From: 
            Pat or Mary Lou Mc Neel <patrick@prysm.net>

> 
> The weather was great for riding this weekend BUT we had to travel to a
> meeting.     It was worth it!    This was the first general meeting of a
> new organization   TEXAS EQUESTRIAN TRAIL RIDERS ASSOCIATION  - - TETRA.
> 
> It became more and more apparent that equestrians were being left out of
> Texas State Parks planing.  A small group started in Oct. 1997.  The
> group had 150 members before the meeting this weekend at Bryan College
> Station.  Many people joined at the meeting.  This group includes people
> from all over the state.  The groups represented were general trail
> riding pepole, competitive riders, endurance riders and organized trail
> riding groups including wagoneers.
> 
> Texas trail riders please join! Other states start one!  If we don't
> protect our trails who will?  Small groups won't do it.  We need the
> numbers and money to (1)influence legislation, (2)to encourage park
> personnel to develop trails, (3) to educate the public, and (4) to stand
> on equal footing with other "trail" groups.
> 
> For a Membership application write Mary Edwards, 502 Peckham Dr. ,
> Leander, Tx. or e-mail me at  patrick@prysm.net
> 
> Mary Lou & Pat