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If you haven’t seen the Fort Worth Herd of longhorns walk and trot its way down Exchange street, followed by cowboys in traditional dress, you probably should.  And if you want to get more involved, the Herd’s ten year anniversary will offer a couple of chances. The City will be celebrating by inviting horse owners to ride along, while others are invited to a fundraising dinner.  The press release:

FORT WORTH – The world’s only twice-daily cattle drive is celebrating 10 years with a special opportunity for residents to become a part of the action that draws locals and tourists alike to the historic Stockyards for a rich western heritage experience.

Guests can bring a horse and join The Herd’s genuine cowhands at 11:30 a.m. June 13 as they drive the Longhorns along the Trinity River and east on Exchange Avenue. This year, a 16th steer is being added to The Herd to commemorate the anniversary. Registration to ride in this special cattle drive is $75 and benefits The Outriders of The Fort Worth Herd, a non-profit organization that provides volunteer and financial assistance.

If you prefer to just watch the action, show The Herd your support by attending an anniversary dinner and auction fundraiser at 6 p.m. June 12 at River Ranch, 500 NE 23rd St. Tickets are $100. For more information about the Fort Worth Herd 10th Anniversary Celebration or to reserve your tickets, call 817-336-4373 or e-mail TheHerd (at) FortWorthGov.org.

The Fort Worth Herd was established in 1999 by the City of Fort Worth to celebrate its 150th anniversary and serve as ambassadors for the city. Since its inaugural cattle drive in 1999, the Fort Worth Herd has become the single most recognizable symbol of Fort Worth’s rich western background. Driven twice daily down East Exchange Avenue by genuine cowhands, the Fort Worth Herd offers spectators around the world an authentic glimpse into history.

“In its first 10 years, the Fort Worth Herd has introduced our city’s history and attractions to millions around the world,” says Judge Steve M. King, president of The Outriders. “They have far surpassed our expectations when we started the program in 1999 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Fort Worth’s founding.”

To learn more, visit www.fortworthherd.com.