Recent News and Announcements
- July 5th: Calderon 4th Of July Bair Bash Ride
- July 11th-13th: NVVR - Los Papalotes Rodeo Ranch Vacation
- July 26th: Lisa Ann Bocanegra Benefit Trail Ride
- Pictures of the Andrea Reyna Ride, the Granjeno Parade, and the Livestock Show 4-Day Ride have been posted on the PHOTOS page.
- The North Val Verde Riders were on TV!!! Click here.
- For the safety of everyone at a NVVR trail ride, ATV's, 4-wheelers, motorcycles, and go-karts (with the exception of NVVR's beverage wagon) are strictly prohibited before, during, and after a trail ride.
- Visitors, please sign the guestbook and let us know you dropped by.
Upcoming Trail Rides And Events
Ride: 3rd Annual Calderon Bair Bash
Place: Calderon's Hay Loft
Date: Saturday, July 5, 2008
Hosted By: David, Chris, and the Calderon Girls
NVVR Club Ride?: Yes
3rd Annual Calderon 4th of July Bair Bash at Calderon's Hay Loft on SE corner of Canton & Val Verde Rd. Donna, Texas. Come enjoy patriotic festivities, round up to help foster children of our community and mosey on over and join us on this trail ride and dance!! Registration starts at 9:00 a.m. to ride promptly at 11:00 a.m. Get ready to boot, scoot & boogie! Plenty of Raffles!! Be sure to wear your patriotic shirt! Let's show them red, white & blue colors! Fees are: $15.00 Riders, $10.00 Non Riders, Children 10 and under are free!! For more info: Mario Cavazos @ 956-789-4033 or David Calderon @ 956-292-6315.
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Ride: NVVR - Los Papalotes Rodeo Ranch Vacation
Place: Los Papalotes Ranch
Date: Saturday, July 11-13, 2008
Hosted By: Martin Almazan
NVVR Club Ride?: Yes
Friday Night - Movie Night, Fishing, Practice Amateur Team Penning
- Bring your children and don't forget the lawn chairs or blankets! Come enjoy a night at the movies! We’ll have a small concession stand stocked with plenty of snacks you can purchase! Also stay for another movie on Saturday night. MOVIETIME IS 9:00 P.M. PLEASE BE PROMPT! Please remember: Parents must be responsible for their children throughout NVVR events.
- Los Papalotes Rodeo Ranch has a pond stocked with fish. The fishing tournament will start Friday at 7 p.m. and run through noon on Saturday. Let’s see who can catch the biggest fish! Keep in mind that you have to release the fish immediately after we weigh it. Sorry folks, ya’ can’t keep ‘em, but oh what fun you will have! Don't forget your fishing poles and bait.
- Practice Amateur Team Penning! Come out Friday night and test your skills in one of the Valley's largest lighted arenas. Don't worry if it's your first time - it's you we're looking for! Beginners only please.
Saturday - Fishing Tournament, Breakfast, Lunch, Trail Ride
- Fishing Tournament at the pond continues until noon.
- Breakfast at 9:00am.
- Lunch at 1:00pm.
- Trail ride begins at 4:00pm.
- A moonjump, slip-n-slide, and mini pool will be available for the kids.
Saturday Night - Dinner, Team Penning, Movie Night, Music, Karaoke
- Dinner will be served around 7:00-8:00pm.
- Amateur Team Penning will begin at 9:00pm.
- There will be another night at the movies!
- After the Team Penning event, we'll crank up the music! Karaoke anyone?
We will have snacks for sale at the concession stand throughout the whole weekend. Friday night a meal will NOT be served, so you're welcome to bring your own pit and bbq out at the ranch. You may bring your own swimming pool. No swimming in the pond. BYOB for entire event, except during trail ride. Participation in NVVR events is strictly at your own risk!
DIRECTIONS: Located North of Edinburg; Take Hinojosa Rd. exit on Hwy. 281; Go 1 and 1/4 mile West of N. Hwy 281 on Hinojosa Rd.; Look out for a white gate on the right side of the road on Hinojosa Rd.
FEES: $15.00 Riders, $10.00 Non Riders, Children 10 and under free!
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Ride: 3rd Benefit Trail Ride For Lisa Ann Bocanegra
Place: Delta Lake, Monte Alto,TX
Date: Saturday, July 26, 2008
Hosted By: Jesse Bocanegra and Anna Ramirez
NVVR Club Ride?: No
NVVR has been invited to the 3rd Annual Benefit Trail Ride for Lisa Ann Bocanegra. Registration is at 1:00pm and the ride begins promptly at 3:00pm. After the ride enjoy dancing under the Pavilion from 8pm-12pm. Music will be provided by Arnold & Junction Band. All proceeds go towards Lisa’s medical expenses. For more information, please contact Jesse Bocanegra @ 956-532-7733 or Anna Ramirez @ 956-244-1553. Fees: Riders $15.00, Non-riders $10.00, Dance Only $10.00. Beverages will be provided during ride only, BYOB after the ride. RIDE AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Jesse and Anna have been great supporters of NVVR. Let's return the favor and support them on Lisa's Benefit Ride.
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