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Lake Ray Roberts Equestrian Trails Association
(LRRETA)
Ode to Our Trail
I love a trail ride, the tramping of hooves...
I love every beat, I hear in the woods.
The soft breath of my steed...
Ears pricked and alert,
The swish of her tail and plume of trail dirt...
I love a trail ride, when I hear the bird chirps,
I just want to ride and cheer from my stirrups!
That rat a tat tat, of steel shoes on red stone...
That soft thunder lope on Texas sandy loam ...
The sight of an eagle will give me a thrill,
Surrounded by nature's glory...
'Just can't get my fill.
Armadillo, cardinal, a few stealthy deer...
'Can't wait for my rides in the coming New Year!
'Ode to Our Trail' by Carol Nichols
At LRRETA, we are dedicated to preserving and maintaining the equestrian trails of Ray Roberts Lake State Park and the Greenbelt Corridor. Carol Nichol’s Ode to Our Trail beautifully captures why these trails matter:
"I love a trail ride, the tramping of hooves...
I love every beat, I hear in the woods."
Her words reflect our mission—to protect and maintain the trails, ensuring they remain a destination for riders and a place where nature and horsemanship thrive.
"Armadillo, cardinal, a few stealthy deer...
'Can't wait for my rides in the coming New Year!"
Through our community service and equine activities, we ensure that future generations can experience the same joy of riding under open skies.
Thank you, Carol, for reminding us why we ride and why we serve. Let’s keep the trails alive—together!
- The LRRETA Team