01/24/2026
WARM UP #2 - Round Top, TX
Howdy Trail Riders,
As we continue our planning and preparation for the upcoming 2026 Main Ride into Houston "From The Brazos to the Bayou" to kick off the start of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, we are excited to once again be holding our 2nd Warm Up Ride in Round Top, TX!
We invite you, your family and friends to join us on Saturday February 7 in beautiful Round Top, TX, for a weekend of trail riding and camping fun! We will stage:
Friday Feb. 6- Sunday Feb.8
Round Top Roll-Up RV Park
550 N. Washington St., Round Top, TX 78954
The RV Park is located directly behind the Round Top Dance Hall and 550 Market. There are a limited number of RV/trailer site hook-ups available to be booked on a first-come, first-served basis directly through the RV Park website: https://thestonecellar550.com/rv-park
Use PROMO CODE: VALLEYL when making your reservation for a discount on your second night. VLTRA is not responsible for RV site reservations!
Please note: there is no charge for vehicles/trailers that are not parked in one of the RV sites. All trailers/vehicles parked in a RV hook-up site MUST have a paid reservation for that numbered site or you will be asked to move.
In the Comments below, you will find links to the Registration Form and Liability Release Form needed to sign up for the ride, and as always a current copy of negative Coggins is required on file for each horse/mule on the ride.
VLTRA Membership is not required for this ride. ALL ARE WELCOME!
Registration Deadline: February 1, 2026
Please feel free to reach out to Lisa Emmet or myself with any questions.
We kindly ask that you participate in at least 1 of the 2 Warm-up rides in 2026 in order to be eligible to ride on the Main Ride into Houston. If you have an issue with this requirement, please contact me directly.
FRIENDLY REMINDER: Our electronic payment options have changed, and we are no longer accepting PayPal. The preferred option for making e-payments is Zelle, and we can also accept Credit Card payments (for a small fee) through our new payment website link.
Zelle: Valley Lodge TrailRide Association Inc with email [email protected]
Credit Cards: www.payit2.com/e/2026vlwarmup2
As always, checks and cash are good too!
PLEASE NOTE: The ride fee includes the ride & lunch only. No private beverages are allowed during the ride itself. Our bar trailer will be open and available at our rest stops during the ride and Saturday evening at the RV park. Drink cards will be available for purchase at check in and throughout the day.
Dinner Saturday is “on your own”; however, we will provide and fire up our grill Saturday evening and welcome you to BYOM (Bring Your Own Meat), to cook if you wish. There will also be a table set up for side dishes and desserts, if you would like to bring something to share with the group “potluck” buffet style.
We are looking forward to a weekend of outdoor fun and fellowship with all of our Trail Ride family and friends in Round Top, TX. Hope to see you there!
Please remember to save the dates for our upcoming Main Ride:
February 21st – 28th 2026 – “From The Brazos to the Bayou!” – Simonton, TX to Houston, TX
See y’all down the trail!
Let’s Ride!
Willie Fry
