Ride for Fun, Ride to Learn
Trail Challenge Obstacle Course
Recreational Competition
Trail Challenge Obstacle Course
Recreational Competition
4701 Cr 328 Milano, TX 76556
Saturday, September 19, 2026 - Sunday, September 20, 2026
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| Sat - 09/19 | TC |
Morning Star Ranch Saturday Trail Challenge
TC - 5 miles |
 $30.50 - $59
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Andy Isaacs
serveteachranch@aol.com (979) 218-6163 |
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| Sat - 09/19 | OC |
Morning Star Ranch Saturday Obstacle Course
OC |
$23.50 - $45
|
Andy Isaacs
serveteachranch@aol.com (979) 218-6163 |
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| Sun - 09/20 | TC |
Morning Star Ranch Sunday Trail Challenge
TC - 5 miles |
$30.50 - $59
|
Andy Isaacs
serveteachranch@aol.com (979) 218-6163 |
Online registration closes Thursday, September 17, 8:00pm, CST
www.msrministries.org Morning Star Ranch is a 501(c)3 and all donations are tax deductible. Bring all donated items and recycled prizes to Registration in the carport and ask for a tax receipt.
We have comfortable bunk style cabins, stalls, and electric hook-ups available. We have room for 19 cowgirls and 14 cowboys to sleep inside, but get dubs on your bunk now cause they won`t last long!
The Morning Star Vision
From our earliest childhood memories, Rita Kay and I wanted to live in the country, raise animals and live a country way of life. Little did we know our childhood dreams would lead us into a full-time faith-based restoration ministry.
Rita Kay and I were living in a suburb of Dallas, Texas raising a family, when the vision began growing in our hearts and minds. Few understood our longings and desires, but God's purpose for our lives was being revealed one miracle after another. Praying and seeking God's will, the dream of a ranch ministry became alive in our spirits. Feeling the call of God on our lives to be instruments of hope, love, and encouragement, we were led specifically to this beautiful place in Milano, Texas, we now call Morning Star Ranch.
When we purchased the current 166 acre ranch, there was a simple pole barn and working pens - precious little for a viable camp ministry. One day at a time with the love and support of God's people, Morning Star Ranch has become a reality.
The Mission - To Provide
-An affordable facility in a secluded, peaceful ranch environment for individuals, families, and organizations
-Leadership training by applying Bible-based principles through spiritual and recreational activities.
-An outreach to youth whose families cannot afford the expense of sending them to camp
-A special place for Pastors and Missionaries who need a time of rest and restoration
Saturday
Obstacle Course (OC) – a mounted event in an arena/field. A saddle (treeless included) and headstall with reins are required. All riding disciplines are welcome.
Trail Challenge (TC) – a relaxing trail ride with judged obstacles along the trail and possibly in camp. All riding disciplines are welcome.
Sunday
Trail Challenge (TC) – a relaxing trail ride with judged obstacles along the trail and possibly in camp. All riding disciplines are welcome.
No Shoes Required. Your horse can go barefoot on our sandy land Post Oak Savannah. Enjoy the beauty God has provided at this wonderful place!
Meals are the Best around
Beautiful ribbons - 1st-6th place Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced! 1st-3rd place Junior (age 13-17), 1st-3rd place Youngin' (age 7-12), and 1st place Newcomer.
Lifetime Awards (Equine & Rider) - Sign up 2 weeks in advance to get your qualifying awards!
Equine Awards - Your equine will earn a beautiful kilt pin adding copper, bronze, silver, and golden carrot charms as they progress through the levels. Equine points accumulate no matter who rides the equine.
Rider Awards - You will earn a beautiful kilt pin adding copper, bronze, silver, and golden star charms as you progress through the levels. Rider Points accumulate no matter which equine is ridden.
Payment for ALL Amenities reserved at the time of online registration are due ON SITE and are NOT collected at the time of online registration.
Registering online will give you the best (early bird) pricing! There is a $10 increase per entry for onsite registration.
Opportunities to Give: The proceeds from this ride will go toward improvements to the Mt. Olive Cabin. We are looking for a connection for discounts on carpet, brick Call 512-455-2552 if you know someone who can help! BOOTS Be sure to tell your friends that we collect boots for the financially-challenged teens that come for camp. Most of them cannot afford boots, so we let them pick a pair to wear while they are here. Check out those boots in your closet - if you haven`t worn them in a couple of years, you probably won`t. SCHOLARSHIPS Here is a great BIG TEXAS-SIZE HUG for all of you who donate scholarships for financially challenged teens to attend our STAR program!
So many of you always ask what we need. Here are some items that would help tremendously: A good used riding lawn mower, Leaf Rakes, Wheel barrels, Gallon Can Goods (Corn, Green Beans, Ranch Style Beans, Refried Beans), Book Covers for the Bibles we give each teen, White Card Stock for name tags and projects.
Morning Star Ranch
4701 Cr 328
Milano, TX 76556
Please call before you Haul (512) 455-2552 if you have any concerns about weather.
DIRECTIONS
FROM DALLAS / FT. WORTH Take I-35 south to Waco, Exit Valley Mills, LEFT to traffic circle, Take 2nd RT to CAMERON (HWY. 77),In Cameron Left on HWY 36 into Milano. Left At dead-end at light, Go 1 mile, RT at the next light toward Caldwell. (under a narrow RR overpass ) You're on HWY 36, go just over 4 miles, RT on CR 328. Go 5 miles STRAIGHT! (After approx 3 miles the road takes a HARD LEFT. DO NOT GO LEFT! CR 328 goes straight) Go straight onto the drive on the left side of the sign, WELCOME TO MORNING STAR RANCH.
FROM HOUSTON Take 290 N. to Brenham, North on HWY 36 past Caldwell about 10 miles, Pass Fellowship Baptist Church on the right, watch for a sign that says Picnic Area 1 Mile Almost immediately take left turn lane onto CR 328 ( Do not turn onto CR 328 other than from left turn lane painted on HWY 36 - all other CR 328 are wrong) Go 5 miles STRAIGHT! (After approx 3 miles the road takes a HARD LEFT. DO NOT GO LEFT! CR 328 goes straight) Go straight onto the drive on the left side of the sign, WELCOME TO MORNING STAR RANCH.
| FRIDAY | |
| 2:00pm | Gates Open |
| 4-6:30pm | Early Check In available |
| SATURDAY - Trail Challenge | |
| 8-8:45am | New arrival check in |
| 7:00am | Judge Meeting |
| 9:30am | Rider Meeting |
| 10:00am | First riders out on the course |
| Lunch | after your ride |
| 4:00pm | OC Starts |
| Judge | Shout Outs once all riders are in! |
| Awards | after Judge Shout Outs! |
| After Awards | Obstacle compation |
| After Supper | Obstacle Awards |
| SUNDAY - Obstacle Course | |
| 8-8:45am | New arrival Check In |
| 7:00am | Judge Meeting |
| 9:00am | Church |
| 9:30am | Riders Meeting |
| 10:00am | First riders out on the course |
| Lunch | after your ride |
| Judge | Shout Outs once all riders are in! |
| Awards | after Judge Shout Outs! |
| Obstacle Practice | |
| Obstacle pen practice | $0.00 |
| Dry Camping | |
| Fri Night Dry Camping | $10.00 |
| Sat Night Dry Camping | $10.00 |
| Bring Your Own Pen (BYOP) | |
| Fri Night BYOP | $0.00 |
| Sat Night BYOP | $0.00 |
| Meals | |
| Saturday Breakfast- Scrambled Eggs, Biscuits, Sausage Gravy, Fruit Salad, Drink | $12.00 |
| Saturday Lunch: Beef or Chicken Enchiladas, Charro Beans, Spanish Rice, Drink and Dessert | $16.00 |
| Saturday Supper: Baked Potato, Brisket/Sausage, Beans, Bread, Fixens, Drink and Dessert | $10.00 |
| Sunday Breakfast - French Toast and sausage or bacon, Fruit Salad, Syrup, Fruit Salad, Drink | $12.00 |
| Sunday Lunch - Lasagna, Caesar Salad, Garlic Bread, Drink and Dessert | $12.00 |
| Dry Camping | |
| Fri Night Dry Camping | $10.00 |
| Sat Night Dry Camping | $10.00 |
| Lodging | |
| Fri Upper Room (Cowgirls Only) over Dining Hall | $25.00 |
| Sat Upper Room (Cowgirls Only) over Dining Hall | $25.00 |
| Fri Mt. Olive Cabin (2 dorm style rooms COWBOYS only) | $25.00 |
| Sat Mt. Olive Cabin (2 dorm style rooms COWBOYS only) | $25.00 |
| Hook ups | |
| Fri Round Pen Hook-Ups (electric only) | $30.00 |
| Sat Round Pen Hook-Ups (electric only) | $30.00 |
| Fri Mt Olive Cabin - next to round pen (electric only) | $30.00 |
| Sat Mt Olive Cabin - next to round pen (electric only) | $30.00 |
| Fri Dining Hall Hook-Up (electric only) | $30.00 |
| Sat Dining Hall Hook-Up (electric only) | $30.00 |
| Fri Cindy's Cabin Hook-Ups (electric only) | $30.00 |
| Sat Cindy's Cabin Hook-Ups (electric only) | $30.00 |
| Fri 291 house (electric only ) | $30.00 |
| Sat 291 house (Electric Only) | $30.00 |
| Stalls | |
| Fri XX Lrg 40 x 25 Working Pen Stalls | $40.00 |
| Sat XX Lrg 40 x 25 Working Pen Stalls | $40.00 |
| Fri Lrg 16 x16 covered by road | $30.00 |
| Sat Lrg 16 x16 covered by road | $30.00 |
| Fri 12 x 12 pens | $25.00 |
| Sat 12x 12 pens | $25.00 |