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Gulf Coast Equine Response Team

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Gulf Coast Equine Response Team

we our a 501c3 organization. Our goal is to promote equine activities, equine safety, community services, & western heritage. We our also SAR certified.

05/25/2026

Happy memorial day, let's thank the ones we love, and remember the ones we last.

04/27/2026

The Gulf Coast Equine Response Team, has been busy the last 2 weeks. We would like to thank the Galveston County Fair and Rodeo for having us out. We would also like to thank the alvin rotary club, for letting us participate in the alvin frontier day parade and festival. If any one would like to join our team, you can DM us for more information. If you would like to donate to our organization, there is a qr code linked in photos.

04/11/2026

Here is some photos, of our members at the 2026 Galveston County fair kick off parade. We had a great time, and hope to see everyone on friday.

04/05/2026

Happy easter, and stay safe.

04/02/2026

Only 14 days, until the 2026 Galveston County Fair & Rodeo. THE GULF COAST EQUINE RESPONSE TEAM, could still use your help. We are looking for friendly volunteers, to help make the parking run smoothly. We could use your help, both weekends APRIL 17-18th & April 24-25th. Either on horseback or foot. If interested in helping, get with us either by DM on Facebook or Email us at [email protected]

You can also call us directly @ 2103053734 or 3464653471. Just leave a message and we will get with you.

If your not able to physically help, but would like to donate. You can get with us, or you can scan the qr code provided. Any amount will help with training and the care of our horses.

If you plain on riding this year, or want to help us out on foot. We are having a meeting on April 11th @ 1130am after fair parade. It will be located at jack brooks park ( fair ground side.) .
10 Jack Brooks Rd, Hitchcock, TX 77563
(Live oaks pavilion)

All that is required.

• Must be 18 years of age.
• clean criminal background
• In good physical shape.
• Able to listen & follow instructions

IF WANT TO BE MOUNTED
• Must have current negative coggins
• Must have proof of current EHV-1 booster
• Must have Horse Health check certificate
• Horse must be proper weight
• Horse must be solid & able to stand still
• well behaved in public, around vehicles, and other horses.
• Must have own vehicle & trailer
• all Horses and riders must be evaluated, before fair or work patrols. (do to liability) if you want to ride, you must bring horse to meeting on the 11th.)

03/23/2026

The Gulf Coast Equine Response Team needs your help. The 2026 Galveston County Fair and Rodeo is approaching fast, 25 days and counting.

If you would like to join our team, or know of any one. Please share this with them.

We are needing help with parking at the 2026 Galveston County Fair and Rodeo. on April 17-18th and April 24-25th

We will be having a get together, and Pre-Fair meeting on Saturday march 28th at 130pm. It will be held at runge park. We will also be evaluating horses and riders, who want to help mounted.
Adress
4605 Peck Ave, Santa Fe, TX 77510

Our next meeting after that, will be on April 11th at 1130am at jackbrooks park, after the fair parade. We will be at the lone oak pavilion.
Adress
Jack Brooks Rd, Hitchcock, TX 77563

If you plain on attending theses meeting, please message us so we know how many attending.

The Gulf Coast Equine Response Team is currently looking for new members to join our team. We are a 501c3 organization Located in Galveston County, Texas

The Gulf Coast Equine Response Team was organization after hurricane Harvey. When we noticed the amount of live stock left. We help local, county, and state first responders when they are at need. We also help the community's along the Gulf Coast.

Some of the things we do are trail ride & escorts, County Fairs, search and rescue, parking details.

We are also a family oriented organization.

If you think you have what it takes, want to ride your horse more and need a reason.

Do you want to put a smile on a child's face?

Do you want to help the community, horses and livestock in a time of need?

I have the answer. Come join the Gulf Coast Equine Response Team.

All that is required,

• Must be 18 years of age.
• clean criminal background
• In good physical shape.
• Able to listen & follow instructions

IF WANT TO BE MOUNTED
• Must have current negative coggins
• Must have proof of current EHV-1 booster
• Must have Horse Health check certificate
• Horse must be proper weight
• Horse must be solid & able to stand still
• well behaved in public, around vehicles, and other horses.
• Must have own vehicle & trailer
• all Horses and riders must be evaluated, before fair or work patrols. (do to liability)

So if you are interested in joining our group, Helping with Galveston County Fair, or just have questions. You can Dm us on our page.

Our phone number is 210-305-3734 or 346-465-3471 (please leave a message if you want us to call you back)

Our email us at [email protected]

If your not able to physically help, but would like to donate. You can get with us, or you can scan the qr code provided.

03/08/2026

The 2026 Galveston County Fair and Rodeo is approaching fast, We could use your help. 40 days and counting.

The Gulf Coast Equine Response Team, is a 501c3 organization. At this time we're looking for a few good men, and women to join our team. We are looking for volunteers to help this year, with parking at the Galveston County Fair & Rodeo. The dates are Friday and Saturday both weeks, April 17th-18th and April 24th-25th. This is the Gulf Coast Equine Response Team's, biggest fundraiser of the year. You can sign up to help or you can join, even if you don't have a horse.

Requrments:
• Must be 18 years of age.
• clean background
• In good physical shape.
• Able to listen & follow instructions

IF WANT TO BE MOUNTED
• Must have current coggins
• Must have proof of current EHV-1 booster
• Must have Horse Health check certificate
• Horse must be proper weight
• Horse must be able to stand still
• well behaved in public, around vehicles, and other horses.
• Horse and rider must be evaluated before allowed to take out to fair or work patrols. (do to liability)

Are email is
[email protected] or you can DM us directly. One of our representatives will respond back.

You my also call us directly at 210-305-3734 or 346-465-3471. Please leave a message and we will call you back.

We will be having a get together, and Pre-Fair meeting on Saturday, march 14th and march 28th at 130pm. It will be held at runge park in Santa fe, TX at arena. If you plain on using your horse, please bring so we can evaluate.

The adress is
4605 Peck Ave, Santa Fe, TX 77510

Our next meeting after march 28th will be on Saturday, April 11th at 1130am after fair parade. Meeting will be at jack brooks Park at the live oak pavilion. We will go over last minute details for fair.

The adress is
Jack Brooks Rd, Hitchcock, TX 77563

If your unable to physically help, and would like to make a donation to the group. You can send money to our cash app account. Every penny helps in some why.

if you know of any one, who my also want to help, please share this with them.

Thanks
Capt. Graschel

03/03/2026

Last weekend 3 of our members had the privilege of taking a 16hr, (MSAR) Mounted Search & Rescue class in Bandera, TX.

On Saturday We learned search patterns, lost person behavior, and search strategy.

On sunday we worked on team building & coordination. We did this by completing 4 hands-on, real-world scenarios in challenging terrain.

We would like to thank, Hill County mounted Search and rescue for hosting this training.

We would like to thank shild & saddles for teaching this class.

We would also like to thank twin Elm Guest Ranch & RV park for letting us use there arena and property for training.

02/24/2026

We need your help. The 2026 Galveston County Fair and Rodeo is approaching fast. 54 days and counting down.

The Gulf Coast Equine Response Team, is a 501c3 organization. At this time we our looking for a few good men, and women to join our team. We are looking for volunteers to help this year, with parking at the Galveston County Fair & Rodeo. The dates are Friday and Saturday both weeks, April 17th-18th and April 24th-25th. This is the Gulf Coast Equine Response Team's, biggest fundraiser of the year. You can sign up to help or you can join, even if you don't have a horse.

Requrments:
• Must be 18 years of age.
• clean background
• In good physical shape.
• Able to listen & follow instructions
• If you want to help, please let use know so we can get back with you.

IF WANT TO BE MOUNTED
• Must have current coggins
• Must have proof of current EHV-1 booster
• Must have Horse Health check certificate
• Horse must be proper weight
• Horse must be able to stand still
• well behaved in public, around vehicles, and other horses.
• Horse and rider must be evaluated before allowed to take out to fair or work patrols. (do to liability)

Are email is
[email protected] or you can DM us directly. One of our representatives will respond back.

You my also call us directly at 210-305-3734 or 346-465-3471. Please leave a message and we will call you back.

We will be having a get together, and Pre-Fair meeting on Saturday, march 14th at 10am. It will be held at runge park in Santa fe, TX at arena. If you plain on using your horse, please bring so we can evaluate.

The adress is
4605 Peck Ave, Santa Fe, TX 77510

Our next meeting after march 14th will be on Saturday, April 11th at 10pm after fair parade. Meeting will be at jack brooks Park at the live oak pavilion. We will go over last minute details for fair.

The adress is
Jack Brooks Rd, Hitchcock, TX 77563

If your unable to physically help, and would like to make a donation to the group. You can send money to our cash app account. Every penny helps in some why.

02/12/2026

Over the weekend, some of our members participated in the 77th annual poney express ride.
This event is put on by the Harris County Sheriff's Mounted Patrol. There where 16 teams this year, made up of multiple agencies along with rodeo houston grand entry committee ( out riders). This is the event that officially kicks off rodeo houston. The Taking of the houston rodeo invertation to the governor, asst governor, secretary of state, and many others. On Sunday morning we started the relay to Austin, which each team passes a baton to there partner every 1/2 mile along hwy 290. Along with being judged on there horsemanship, how they pass baton, load horses in trailer. This year our team was honored with taking 3rd place in realy. On monday morning we all lined up in Austin, and rode to the Capital to present invitation.

Here is some photos from this years ride. We would also like to thank, the Harris County Sheriff office mounted patrol, for once again letting us ride with them.

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