HOUSTON - The 2023 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo is quickly approaching!
As the rodeo approaches, the well-known trail rides are now underway ahead of the rodeo.
FACTS ABOUT THE TRAIL RIDE
- The first trail ride took place with four men from Brenham, Texas back in January 1952
- The following year, over 80 people signed up to start the Salt Grass Trail Ride.
- By 1954, over 800 people were participating.
- Now, more than 3,000 riders saddle up from all directions, including Louisiana.
- In all, approximately 1,300 miles are covered by all the trail rides
BREAKDOWN OF EACH OF THE TRAIL RIDES
Northeastern
Starts on February 19, 2023
Location: Cheeks, Texas
Distance: 111 miles
Number of Riders: 55
Number of Wagons: 19
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Check out the map of their route here
Prairie View
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Prairie View Trail Ride heading to Houston
The Prairie View trail riders are making their way to Houston ahead of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. FOX 26's Chelsea Edwards catches up with them on their way
Starts on February 19, 2023
Location: Hempstead, Texas
Distance: 78 miles
Number of Riders: 300
Number of Wagons: 9
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Check out the map of their route here
Salt Grass
Starts on February 19, 2023
Location: Cat Spring, Texas
Distance:105 miles
Number of Riders: 1,000
Number of Wagons: 22
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Sam Houston
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Sam Houston Trail Ride begins journey to Houston
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officially kicks off next week, but there are a lot of activities this week to get you in the spirit - including the trail rides. FOX 26's Melissa Wilson rides along with the Sam Houston Trail Ride.
Starts on February 20, 2023
Location: Montgomery, Texas
Distance: 70 miles
Number of Riders: 100
Number of Wagons: 10
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Southwest
Starts on February 18, 2023
Location: Rosenberg, Texas
Distance: 120 miles
Number of Riders: 294
Number of Wagons: 7
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Southwestern
Starts on February 17, 2023
Location: West Columbia, Texas
Distance: 100 miles
Number of Riders: 250 miles
Number of Wagons: 11
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Texas Cattlemen’s
Starts on Feb. 20, 2023
Location: Magnolia, Texas
Distance: 60 miles
Number of Riders: 35
Number of Wagons: 3
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Texas Independence
Starts on February 18, 2023
Location: La Marque, Texas
Distance: 75 miles
Number of Riders: 50-100
Number of Wagons: 14
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The Spanish
Starts on February 18, 2023
Location: Shepherd, Texas
Distance: 109 miles
Number of Riders: 125
Number of Wagons: 9
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Valley Lodge
Starts on February 18, 2023
Location: Brookshire, Texas
Distance: 75 miles
Number of Riders: 74
Number of Wagons: 4
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