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are there trail rides at the houston livestock show and rodeo?
Since 1952, traditional trail rides have been a part of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
are the trail rides open to the public at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo?

Question: Are the trail rides competitive or for leisure?
Self-contained rewrite: Are the trail rides competitive or for leisure at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo?