The Mission Ride History
The Mission Ride
2010 Executive Committee
Daniel Viera
FBCV President
Trail Boss
Larry Valles
1st Vice President
Mission Asst Trail Boss
Paul Castro
Asst Mission Trail Boss
Brenda Whited
2nd Vice President
Mission Asst Trail Boss
Anna Rubio
Treasurer
Freddie Rodriquez
Sgt. at Arms
Mission Safety Officer
Santos Cruz
Wagon Boss
Alex Rueda
Asst Wagon Boss
Larry Castro
Mission Cheif Scout
Arnold Garcia
Asst Mission Chief Scout
Gilbert Morales
Asst Mission Chief Scout
Richard Manriquez
Mission Camp Boss
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Participating Trail Riding Clubs
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From:  San Antonio, Texas

To: The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Parade

Distance: Approximately 210 Miles

Contact: Sylvia Garcia, Secretary 713-385-4812

Fee: Two Week Ride - $45 (Children under 10 free)
February 12, 2010 - - - February 27, 2010
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I.Dues and Membership
1. Membership registration and waiver / release form must be completed and signed by each
participant.
2. Fees are: $45.00 - Two Week Ride
3. Persons under 16 years of age must have a signed parental or guardianship release letter to
participate. Younger children must be chaperoned by an adult at all times.

II. Trail Riders
1. During the trail ride, all riders must display Mission Trail Ride Buttons.
2. Each rider must furnish his/her own sleeping accommodations, tack, and all other related equipment.
3. Each rider must furnish his/her own horse at all times during the trail ride.
4. All riders will exhibit the highest standard of conduct during the entire ride.
5. There will be no public display of drinking during trail riding hours or during the HLSR parade.
6. Western style clothing such as cowboy hats, boots, jeans, etc., must be worn on the trail ride. This
Trail ride represents the spirit of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and the eyes of the public are on you throughout the entire ride.
7. No double riding is allowed at anytime during the trail ride or parade.
8. No firearms are allowed on the trail ride. Any infraction of this rule is grounds for immediate
removal from the ride.
9. No participant of the trail ride may ride a stallion after Feb 19, 2010.
10. No horses or mules measuring under 48" will be allowed on the ride.
11. Littering along the trail route or at any campsite is strictly prohibited.

III. General Regulations
1. Commercial advertising is not permitted on any vehicle, wagon, or animal on the ride.
2. The following requirements must be met and documentation presented for all horses participating in the trail ride:
A valid veterinary certificate of inspection (Health Certificate) issued within 30 days prior to the start of the trail ride. A completed VS Form 10-11(coggins) showing negative results to an official EIA test within the previous six (6) months or a certificate of veterinary inspection and a completed VS Form 10-11 showing negative results to an official EIA test within the past 12 months.
3. It is strongly recommended that all horses have non-skid shoes.
4. It is strongly recommended that the following vaccinations be administered at 30 days
prior to the trail ride:
        A. Equine Influenza (FLU)
        B. Strep Equi (Strangles)
        C.Rhinopheumonitis (Rhino)
5. The following are also recommended for the protection of your animal:
        A. Tetanus Toxoid vaccination within the previous year.
        B. Rabies vaccination within the previous year.
        C. Deworming - At least three weeks but not more than two months .

6. All horses and mules will be treated humanely during the entire trail ride. All animals shall be rested, fed and watered in a proper manner.
7. THE TRAILBOSS AND ASSISTANT TRAILBOSSES MANAGE THIS RIDE. THEY HAVE THE ULTIMATE RESPONSABILITY AND AUTHORITY FOR DECISIONS MADE REGARDING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE OF THE RIDE.

IV. Wagon Regulations
1. All wagons should be ready 15 minutes prior to departure time of the day's ride.
2. The Wagon Boss is responsible for his wagon and its contingent of riders.
3. All participating wagons should attempt to make the entire two week ride.
4. Either the Wagon Boss or his assistant should be with the wagon at all times while the team is hitched up to the wagon..
5. Each wagon should be equipped with brakes and a breeching harness.
6. No rubber-tired wagons are allowed on the trail ride after of Feb 19th 2009.
7. All wagons must stay in line at all times and in number order as of Feb 19th 2009.
8. It is strongly recommend that each wagon carry liability insurance.

V. Camp Regulations
1. All trail riders are responsible for the cleanliness of their particular camping area. Garbage bags
should be necessary equipment for all trail riders.
2. Vehicular traffic will be monitor at the campsite area after the arrival of the trail ride.
3. All horses and mules will be tied to a secure tie-down ring or stake each night. Each rider/mule
skinner is responsible for his/her stakes and tie ropes. Horses and mules shall not be secured for the night in any other manner or fashion.
4. This is a family-oriented trail ride. No unsavory language will be allowed at the campsites.
5. Any participant violating any of these rules may be removed from the trail ride and prohibited from
participating in future events or trail rides.

VI. Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Parade Rules
1. Riders must ride six abreast behind their assigned wagon.
2. No double riding at any time.
3. No throwing of objects from wagon or horseback during parade.
4. No Alcoholic beverages of any kind are allowed in the possession of any rider.
5. No riding on grassy areas or yards coming out of Memorial Park.
6. No stallions in the park. Violators will be removed and denied return privileges.
7. Each individual riding in a parade wagon must wear his or her individual membership button.


THE MISSION TRAILRIDE
RULES AND REGULATIONS 2010
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HAT:
Approved:
Western Black Felt (Men, Women & Children)
Riders and Wagon Riders

Non-Approved:
Baseball style caps
Stocking caps
Visors
Football helmets
Any type of headgear not in the approved section

ACCESSORIES:
Approved:
Regular glasses
Sunglasses

Non-Approved:
Any other eyewear
Guns of any kind (plastic, metal, etc)
Any type of weaponry is strictly prohibited

SHIRTS:
Approved:
Traditional full collared Western shirts with snaps or buttons, long
Sleeve or, "authentic" Western/pioneer style short collar shirt
Traditional 1 inch collar Western Shirts

Non-Approved;
T-shirts
Sweaters / Sweat shirts
Shirts with no collars
Modern Western Wear
Shirts with commercial logos are not allowed
Non-traditional 1 inch collar shirts

PANTS:
Approved;
Solid color blue jeans (i.e. Wranglers, Levi's etc)

Non-Approved:
Striped or multicolored jeans
Overalls
Sweat pants
Shorts
Designer jeans

BOOTS:
Approved:
Western boot with a minimum 1 inch heal

Non-Approved:
Tennis shoes
Work boots
Hiking boots
Chukka boots/ shoes
Rubber boots

RAIN WEAR;
Approved:
Rain Slickers (Black or Yellow) Solid Color
Poncho (Black or Yellow) Solid color
2 piece rain suits (Black or Yellow) Solid Color

Non-Approved:
Any rain gear that is camouflage

COATS:
Approved:
Western dusters (Color approved by Mission Trial Ride)
Western type jacket/coat (Color approved by Mission Trail Ride)
Wagon names and clubs are allowed

Non-Approved:
Metallic / neon jacket / coat
Any jacket / coat that is camouflage
Any jacket, coat, duster with commercial advertisement

DRINKING IN PUBLIC: (This applies while riding on any road). (This does NOT apply at
the night campsite).
Approved:
Beverages not identified as an alcoholic beverage

Non-Approved:
Alcoholic beverage (i.e. beer can, whiskey bottle, wine bottle, etc.)
Any beverage in a glass container

RIDERS ON HORSEBACK:
Approved:
Single rider per animal (no exceptions)

Non-Approved:
Double riders per animal (no exceptions)

RIDING OR PULLING ANIMALS:
Approved:
Animals above 48"

Non-Approved:
Animals under 48" (no exceptions)

EXCEPTIONS during rainy weather only:
Approved: At the discretion of the Mission Trail Ride
Work boots, rubber boots or any boot with a minimum 1 inch heel

DISPLAYING OF COMMERICAL ADVERTISEMENT OR THE SELLING OF ANY PRODUCT IS STRICLY PROHIBITED.




2010 MISSION TRAIL RIDE WESTERN ATTIRE 






Friday, February 12th                   Staging Trainer Hale @ I-10 Campsite, San Antonio, Texas

Saturday, February 13th           Trainer Hale (CR) @ I-10 Campsite

Sunday, February 14th              Trainer Hale to Guadalupe County Fairgrounds, 
                                                Seguin, Texas        
        
Monday, February 15th            Layover trailer to Gonzalez, TX 

Tuesday, February 16th            Gonzalez, TX to KC Hall Shiner, TX

Wednesday, February 17th       Shiner,TX  KC Hall Shiner, TX (CR)
 
Thursday, February 18th           Shiner to Knights of Columbus Hall, Hallettsville, TX

Friday, February 19th                Hallettsville, TX to "Reds" Bar, Sublime, T X

Saturday, February 20st             Sublime, Texas to Rock Island, Texas 

Sunday, February 21nd                  Rock Island, Texas to Taco Tony's, Eagle Lake, Texas 

Monday, February 22rd              Eagle Lake, Texas to Riverside Hall, East Bernard, Texas 

Tuesday, February 23th                  East Bernard, Texas to Rosenberg, Texas 

Wednesday, Feb. 24th                     Rosenberg to Metro Park & Ride, Beltway 8 & Fondren 

Thursday, February 25th              LAYOVER DAY 

Friday, February 26th                  Metro Park & Ride to Memorial Park, Houston, Texas 

Saturday, February 27th              Memorial Park to HLS & R Parade/ Downtown Houston


                                           *(CR) = Circle Ride




Route Schedule 


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Oscar Hernandez
Asst  MissionTrail Boss


Sylvia Garcia
Secretary


FORT BEND COUNTY VAQUEROS
Daniel Viera- President/Trail Boss
GEN. ZARAGOZA TRAIL RIDERS
Rip Delano- Trail Boss
H-TOWN VAQUEROS TRAIL RIDERS
Christine Perez- Trail Boss
OUTLAW'S TRAIL 
Hector Velasquez- Trail Boss
CIRCLE V TRAIL RIDERS/CHANNELVIEW
Edward Valles- President/Trail Boss
MI RANCHITO TRAIL RIDERS
Shirley Gutierrez- Trail Boss
CIRCLE V INDEPENDENT
Raymond Valles- Trail Boss
GUNS & ROSES
Tom Castillo
TEXAS CABALLEROS 
Joe Martinez- President/Trail Boss


C-TROOP TRAIL RIDERS
Paul Castro- President/Trail Boss
LOS RANCHEROS
Tony Miranda- President/Trail Boss
RANCHO RODRIGUEZ TRAIL RIDERS
Ruben Rodriguez Sr.- President/Trail Boss
J & R RANCH
Joe & Rachel Martinez
ALL INDEPENDENT TRAIL RIDERS
Oscar Hernandez- Representative
ANDERSON COUNTY TRAIL RIDERS
Wesley Hasty- Trail Boss
NUECES COUNTY TRAIL RIDERS
Val Orosco- Trail Boss
TEXAS TRAIL RIDERS
Ringo Moreno
T & C TRAIL RIDERS
Mike & Gloria Torres


Juan I Gonzalez
Chief Scout


Joe Lopez
Asst Wagon Boss