Rememories: the Salt Grass Trail Ride
The Salt Grass Trail Ride started their 62nd ride yesterday and it got me to remembering our ride back in 1994. If you are unfamiliar with the SGTR here are some facts:
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- The Salt Grass Trail Ride is the largest organized trail ride of modern times
- Started in 1952
- Over 2000 riders and 90 wagons
- Founded by 4 families and is still run by the Marks - one of the original founders
- Leaves from Wittenburg’s Pasture, Cat Spring, TX
- End point: The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo!
- Saltgrass Steakhouse named after the ride and features old photos and memorabilia as part of their decor
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Back in 1994, Linda Marks invited us to be her guests on the ride. Naturally we jumped on the ‘wagon’ for a little excuse called a “fashion show”. Take a look at some of our rememories:
Audrey & Dad
Hedy & Audie
Hedy Gal
Jack & Mom (I can't believe he is 18 now!)
Taylor chatting it up with Marvin Dale
Dad
Audie
Audie & Me
Color Guard
Color Guard Leading into Town
Taylor in the sack
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Special thanks to Linda Marks for all the wonderful Salt Grass Trail Ride rememories!
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Loved the photos – how far did you ride? I remember your Dad had racehorses so I guess all of you grew up riding? I think it’s a kind of therapy to view life and nature from the back of a horse…sort of simplifies things.
Chris, Dad wrangled horses and gear for days to get us all set up to ride. Audrey, Hedy, Mom and I rode the weekend then had to get back Monday for something important. ( what now, I can’t remember) Dad stayed with the group and rode all the way into Houston. Such great memories.
As far as seeing the world on the back of a horse – it just opens everything up – everything is bigger and clearer and REAL!
Ok, as I look at the photos I cant help but notice that my hair now looks like Dads hair did back in 1994! I dont even remember it being brown. Arggghhh!!
Now those are great memories!