THE HORSE GAZETTE trail riding Relaxing at c bar ranch where the trails are


privately owned by Larry and Martha Montgomery, is a 1,000 acre ranch in the beautiful central Texas hill country of Bosque County. The ranch is not far from Waco and Hillsboro. There are approximately 20 miles of trails to explore. The trails range from basic level ground to very challenging gullies and steep rocky inclines. There are numerous wooded trails and other trails which provide more of an open view. This ranch is full of creeks to water your horse and ride through or along. The trails are not well marked but


markers at the intersections with white signs. Martha Montgomery will give you a


there are some


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trail map when checking in and is happy to talk with you about the trails. Once you get settled into your campsite just


give her a call to let her know you have arrived. She will drive her ATV over to you, with her dog happily riding along in the


back. Martha will check your Coggins, pick up your fees, and answer any questions you might have. There is also a self- check in station across from the cabin for campers and day riders, if she is not available. But be sure to always call before you haul. I first visited C


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Bar Ranch several years ago during an ACTHA (American Compet i t ive Trai l Horse Association) competition and I really enjoyed the diverse and challenging trails. Most recently, we camped out at the ranch in March of this year. What I love about this place is the peace and seclusion you have when camping. Of course during the ACTHA ride there were tons of friendly horse people to visit with, but during my last visit to the ranch, which was not an organized event, it was just myself, my husband, the horses, and our dog LB. We really had the place to ourselves. Relaxing upon the wooden bench swing supported by a wise old leaning Oak perfectly overlooking the pond was one of my favorite pastimes at the Ranch. My family, who live just down the road from C Bar in Whitney, stopped by for a picnic.


I did not get as much riding in as I had planned on, but I sure enjoyed visiting with my family and the quiet beauty of C Bar Ranch. We camped at site number 9, which is located next to two pens under the shade of an oak grove with the creek behind us. The two pens (side by side with five panels for each pen) at sites number 9 and 10 are the only pens available for equestrian camping, but


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you can bring your own pens or high tie to the trees. This site has electric, running water, and a fire ring. It was perfect! If you do not have a living quarter trailer you can pitch a tent or rent out the cabin. This is a great place just to chill out but of course there are plenty of trails to enjoy as well. This would be a prime location to plan a family reunion or event as the cabin can be rented out, and there is a covered seating area with tables. There are 17 electric hook up campsites with water sources. Beautiful large oaks are scattered throughout the camping grounds. Plenty of room is available for parking large trailers.


Bar was enjoyable and pretty challenging in some areas. The trails are rocky and really rough in spots so shoes/boots are highly recommended. The trails provide opportunities to work with your horse on going down and up rocky inclines and crossing creeks. When returning to my campsite after the ride I found two black cows happily chomping away at Angel’s hay bag. I got a


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Horse Expo is a day full of horses: learning, shopping, adopting and more! The event includes riding and training clinics with Mark and Miranda Lyon, Aaron and Riva England, Sue De Laurentis, Dr. David Warrren, Michael Battenfield and more. The event offers plenty of shopping with a horse-themed Art Auction, tack sale, live auction of saddles and other equipment, and vendor area.


approximately 50-60 horses, donkeys and mules who are available for adoption through Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society. Twenty-five of those horses will be showing off their skills in the Bluebonnet Rescue Horse Training Chal- lenge, a training competition in which professional trainers and foster homes have ninety days to work with a rescue horse. Pre-approved adopters will qualify for adoption fee discounts and may take their


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new horses home from the Expo while new adopters will have the chance to apply to adopt and reserve the horse(s) they want to take home. BEHS needs help to


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space starts at $50 and gives all vendors access to hundreds of horse lovers. Tack and other


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The beautiful, serene ranch offers Two Rounds Pens, Covered Arena, Turn Outs & Pastures, Hot & Cold Wash Rack, Western Riding Lessons, and Trail Rides


Conveniently located just north of San Antonio & South of Boerne, Texas.


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For more informa- Bluebonnet Equine Riding the trails at C


laugh out of this, however Angel flattened her ears back at them as she did not find it very entertaining! Be aware that cattle do roam freely on the property. Looking for a


peaceful quiet location to relax, ride, and/or spend time with family? C Bar is an ideal getaway. If you want to do some technical riding on challenging trails, C Bar fits the bill for this as well. If you want to ride with a large group, C Bar is having an organized “open country” fall trail ride October 18th


C Bar Ranch and other places to ride, pay a visit to www. wherethetrailsare.com or if you want to share information about your favorite trails contact Kelly Hurd at hurdkn@gmail. com. To get notifications of trail post updates, just “like” Where The Trails Are on Facebook.


and Angel cross one of several creek crossings at C Bar Ranch before heading back to camp. Agove Left: Relaxing


at C Bar Ranch. Above: Kelly Hurd – 20th . To learn more about


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