HOSS - Horse OwnerS Society

08/07/2026

Good times ahead in the Central Texas town of West for their annual West Fair and Rodeo.

Events started last night already and there’s lots to do tonight and tomorrow.

In particular, for horseback riders, there is a no-stress parade from the pastures off of Main Street (on the south side of town), up Main Street to the end, and just a leisurely stroll back to the pastures. Another good thing is that West is right on IH 35 so the pasture where the parade starts from is only minutes off the highway.Easy-peasy to get to!

We rode in it last year for the first time and the groups of horseback riders were all so friendly and welcoming. There’s no need for pooper scoopers because all the horses are at the back creating the Grand Texas Finale just as John Wayne would’ve wanted it: horses galore!!!! See you there!

For riders who have been wanting to parade but were apprehensive about doing it, this is the perfect small and laid-back atmosphere in which to give it a whirl!!!! Maybe you’ll be ready then to ride with us in some of the bigger parades when you see how well your horse takes to a new adventure!!!

For folks who want to introduce a young horse to parading, this too is just the perfect place to do it. If you want to introduce an older horse to parading but you have your main horse that you want to ride, or you have a horse that you want to give a little more time learning to be ponied, this is a great place to do it!

07/04/2026

Photo dump!

07/04/2026

It was wonderful seeing the city of Belton turn out for the 4th of July parade! Thank y'all so much for riding with us this year!

07/04/2026

A good barn manager will supuurrrvise projects around the farm. Ginger Kitty is making sure the float is appropriately decorated for tomorrow!

06/25/2026

‼️ Calling all riders ‼️ Who is joining us for the Belton 4th of July parade? Please comment or message us so we can have a head count for scoopers! The theme is "Celebrating 250 years of America!" Red, white and blue! Don your most patriotic attire and join us!

Details- check in is from 7-8 am, Saturday July 4th, have digital or paper coggins at the ready!
The parade starts at 9 this year to take advantage of the cooler morning!
We are parking on the grass by the railroad tracks of UMHB.
They are shutting down ALL access at 6:30 from main and 6th street. After 6:30 AM, come in through loop 121 and Martin Luther King Jr through the campus.
PLEASE PLAN TO BE EARLY. Everyone has to enter through the loop, which will back up traffic on that road.
HOSS is entry 120- we will have a truck with flat trailer for scoopers, and another vehicle for ride alongs who will not be horseback!
Speaking of scoopers, we need 3 individuals who can scoop, we will pay $75 per person.

Please refer to the map, the route to get in from loop 121, and Martin Luther King Jr rd. There is an abundance of porta potties in the area.
The parade route has not changed, and we will go back to the staging area from 6th street to 13th Street across the railroad tracks.

We look forward to seeing all your smiling faces, decorated ponies and cheerful hearts!

06/04/2026

HOSS is signed up to ride a group in the Holland Corn fest on June 27th!

And we are also signed up to ride in the Lampasas Spring Ho parade on July 11th!

Let's make this a great year for parades!

06/02/2026

HOSS is officially entered in the Belton 4th of July parade! We look forward to seeing and riding with everyone!

12/30/2025

Yeaa for GREAT decisions! Now we need to find out about when they will put in their exhibitions!!!

The U.S. Army will retain military working equid (MWE) programs at Fort Hood and Fort Riley, Kansas, previously slated for discontinuation. MWE programs include horses, mules, and donkeys owned by

12/14/2025

Gardner Hard Luck Horse Farm showed up with her minis, doing an impressive 4 abreast harness configuration. She and I were the only participants for HOSS, which kept it small due to the equine virus going around. There was one other horse entry, but all of us have not had exposure to the virus.

It was a fantastic first parade for my horse BarBee and I, and the participants and spectators were awesome!

12/06/2025

HOSS is signed up for the Troy Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 13th!
Lineup is at the Troy Middle School, we hope to see some familiar faces!