The American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC) was founded in 1972 as a national governing body for long distance riding. Over the years it has developed a set of rules and guidelines designed to provide a standardized format and strict veterinary controls. At the same time it has sought to avoid the rigidity and complexity so characteristic of many other equine disciplines.

The North American Trail Ride Conference (NATRC) is a national sanctioning body for competitive trail rides in the United States. It is based on philosophies of stimulating the breeding and use of equines possessed of stamina and hardiness for trail riding and to encourage good horsemanship, training and conditioning of these equines. NATRC has developed a philosophy of competitive trail riding with uniform judging being of paramount importance.

The Texas Junior Livestock Association, which includes the Texas Club Calf Association, Texas Club Pig Association, Texas Club Lamb Association and Texas Club Meat Goat Association, is the premier organization for junior livestock exhibitors in the state of Texas.

Dedicated to Furthering the Art of Dressage Through Education

The Great Southwest Equestrian Center is a multipurpose event center located in Katy, TX. Our primary activity is to play host to some of the most prestigioushorse shows in the country. The Great Southwest Equestrian Center has been serving the greater Houston community for 20 years.

The Texas Quarter Horse Association began in 1978 and is the largest American Quarter Horse affiliate. We are located in Austin, Texas and have a full-time staff of eight that run two divisions: Racing and Halter & Performance. Current membership is over 2,500 horse enthusiasts.

In 1948, Pin Oak began a long-term commitment to raise funds to construct, and later support, Texas Children’s Hospital, which opened in Houston in 1954. During the next three decades, “Mr. Jim” Abercrombie, Leopold Meyer, the Junior League and a group of dedicated Houstonians established Pin Oak as one of the preeminent horse shows in the nation, attracting as many as 60,000 visitors, and enabling the Association to contribute millions to worthy causes. Pin Oak is one of the only horse shows in the nation that features not only hunters and jumpers, but also American Saddlebreds, Andalusians, Roadster horses, and Welsh ponies. The show also features various breeds of horses on exhibit and in specialty and demonstration classes.

Equestrian trails open to the Public!

7IL Ranch in Cat Spring, TX, just minutes from Interstate 10. We have 1,150 acres of private ranch land with 40 miles of permanently marked equestrian trails for you and your horse to enjoy.  Amenities include 21 Electric with water hookups, 1150 acres of private land, endurance trailing available and private parties welcome.

Sam Houston Race Park is Houston’s premier racing, dining and entertainment destination located 15 minutes from downtown. Enjoy the thrill of live horse racing and exciting simulcasting action from around the world. Experience an array of dining options including our signature carving stations, fresh vegetable dishes, pasta creations and chocolate fountain dessert bar. Spend a night under the stars at The Showgrounds, featuring live entertainment from national touring Country, Classic Rock and Rock acts.