Calendar

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Sep
25
Wed
Benbrook, TX Wednesday Trail Ride NEW DATE @ Bob Jones Park
Sep 25 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

♥We Ride out at 10:00.  There is a port-a-potty and water for the horses.  Bring a snack and plenty of water.  We will probably get to swim. This is a very easy, sandy trail in the woods with creek crossings.  Hope to see you there. 1.5-2 rating

Sep
27
Fri
Benbrook TX – Rutledge Patient Trail Ride @ Rocky Creek Park
Sep 27 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Come join us as we assist Rutledge clients enjoy the benefits of equine therapy. We will not be riding, but will be assisting young adults who are undergoing cancer treatments. Whether riding the trails or grooming horses, we need cowgirls there to help.

Patients will book through Rutledge at the direction of their medical advisers.

Kings Mountain, NC Theater/Play
Sep 27 @ 9:08 pm – 10:08 pm

Let’s go to the play! Liberty Mountain, the Revolutionary Drama at the Joy Theater in Kings Mountain. Dinner before the play to meet up would be great!!

Sep
28
Sat
Kings Mountain, NC Tack Sale @ Donna and Tim Frye’s Farm
Sep 28 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Time to clean out those tack rooms, bring out those crafts you make or any side business you have to sell your goods.

Outdoor event, so dress accordingly. No fee to set up.

Benbrook TX – Attending 7th Annual Fall Gala @ SPJST
Sep 28 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Join us as we support Runnin’ Free Ranch at their Fall Gala! Live and silent auction, games, music and food. Your $40 per person ticket includes dinner and two complimentary drinks (beer or wine). For more information, contact Amy Dojahn at 214-399-4270

Rochester,WA. September Rochester Round up! @ Figaro's Pizza
Sep 28 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Come join us for our September Round Up!
Listing location as Figaro’s again in Grand Mound, but we may update this.

Just a fun time to get together, let’s chat, I’ll bring my laptop so we can add events to the calendar as we talk about them, so bring your event info/ride info to the meeting if you have any you plan on attending. 🙂

 

Sep
29
Sun
Benbrook, TX Sunday Ride @ LBJ GRASSLANDS/TADRA TRAIL HEAD
Sep 29 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

LBJ Grasslands ride.  Approx 9 miles.   Some of the girls may go ride Saturday and spend the night.  You will have to coordinate Saturday on GroupMe.  Sunday’s ride out time is 10:00.  The difficulty level is a 2.5.  Kristin Jaffe will be trail guide Sunday.  She knows LBJ very well.   Her contact info is here.

Kings Mountain, NC Benefit Concert @ Papa Doc’s
Sep 29 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Lake Wylie Children’s Charity benefit concert. A day of music, fun, a silent auction and much more!

Oct
3
Thu
Kings Mountain, NC Camp and Ride @ Sandhills Field Trail Barn
Oct 3 @ 1:00 pm – Oct 6 @ 2:00 pm

Join us as at this fun ride to help AN Issa Anderson raise money to be donated at the AHA (American Heart Association Ride). Day ride or overnight camping available, with some electric hook ups. Cost is $40 for the weekend, plus $10 per day. Stalls are available for $10 per day for smaller stalls and $15 per day for larger paddocks. Attendance for just Saturday is $30 per person. Saturday night will include a complimentary dinner, as well as a DJ! Bring some cash for the RAFFFLE! For more information, please reach out to Anissa Anderson at (984)248-3265.

Oct
4
Fri
Kings Mountain, NC Camp and Ride @ Trail Ride
Oct 4 @ 3:30 pm – Oct 6 @ 3:15 pm

Primitive camp for the weekend or come ride just Saturday. Fourteen miles of back roads around Mount Pleasant. There will be live music on Friday night for those camping, as well as a big bonfire and karaoke on Saturday night.

Oct
5
Sat
Rochester, WA Indoor Mountain Trail Course Play Day @ Flying M Stables
Oct 5 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Rochester, WA Chapter

Registration is required and fills up fast! Register at www.flyingmstables.com

10-12, 12-2, and 2-4 times slots

$35 per horse and rider combo

 

Kings Mountain, NC Rodeo @ Tryon International Equestrian Ctr.
Oct 5 @ 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm

Join us to watch the thrills of a Professional Rodeo presented World Champions Rodeo Alliance at Tryon International Center. Events featured will include Bronc and Bull Riding, Steer Wrestling and Roping as well as Barrel Racing. Event starts at 7:30 and tickets (according to their website) will be going on sale soon. You can go to their website to put your email and receive when tickets are available: www.resort.tryon.com/rodeo.
You may comment on this Event page to coordinate carpooling or to caravan!

Oct
6
Sun
Benbrook TX -Monthly Trail Ride @ Dutch Branch Park
Oct 6 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

We ride out promptly at 9 am! Trailer parking behind the Benbrook Stables. turn on Stevens Road to access (right off 377-Dutch Branch Park entrance) then left on Lake Shore.

be prepared to swim with your horse!

Lunch after at 3 Parrots. Dutch treat.

Benbrook TX – Monthly Meeting @ 3 Parrots
Oct 6 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Dutch treat lunch and meeting. Join us at 3 Parrots and meet the gang!

Oct
9
Wed
Benbrook TX – Attending Christmas in Cowtown @ Will Rogers Memorial Center
Oct 9 @ 5:00 pm – Oct 13 @ 5:44 pm

Save the dates! Great shopping opportunity! The proceeds benefit women and children charities in Tarrant County. Details as they become available!

 

for additional info http://Christmasincowtown.com

Oct
12
Sat
Kings Mountain, NC Fundraiser @ Leatherman Lane
Oct 12 @ 10:00 am – 4:30 pm

Join us at Leatherman Lane to celebrate horses and help raise money to battle Breast Cancer. Annual event that features various vendors, food, live music and of course horses. There is a planned trail ride!!!!One of our charities we support Cleveland County Hearts and Hooves, will be there to highlight there important work with our awesome participants from North Shelby School, Shelby, NC. We have our Boot there for Donations. Please bring cash so you can help another great cause! Your can visit Leatherman Lans page here for updates as they make them: https://www.facebook.com/HorseLoversDay

Benbrook TX – Attending Trick or Trot @ Alice Walton Cowgirl Park
Oct 12 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Come join us for this fun, family friendly event! We will have a sponsor table and will help kids with crafts, etc. bring your kids, dogs, etc.!

come in costume if you like, or have your kids/ grandkids come in costume. There is a contest. There will be food trucks (food for purchase).

Oct
17
Thu
Benbrook TX- Cowgirl Connection @ National Cowgirl Museum
Oct 17 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Join us at our favorite museum as we hear from the one of the inductees. Light bites. RSVP to the museum if you are a member. [email protected]

Oct
18
Fri
Benbrook TX – C Bar Ride @ C BAR RANCH
Oct 18 @ 10:00 am – Oct 21 @ 2:00 pm

C Bar Ranch is one of our favorite places to go! This is a weekend trip but you can come for a day or stay for the weekend.  You must call Ms Martha to make reservations for a campsite. 254-749-6962 [email protected].  Difficulty level is between a 2 & a 3.  There are lots of trails.  Should make for a very fun weekend.

Oct
24
Thu
Kings Mountain, NC Camp and Ride @ Leatherwood Mountains
Oct 24 @ 1:00 pm – Oct 27 @ 2:00 pm

We LOVE Leatherwood and all it has to offer, from trail riding, good food and drinks at their restaurant and now they have zip lining. Camping is available, stalls for your horses and paddocks for turnout. Small bathhouse. They also do home rentals if you prefer that! Here is there number for more information and reservations: 336-973-5044
Please bring some cash for our Boot to donate to our favorite two charities for 2024: Cleveland County Hearts and Hooves & Southern Paws Animal Rescue

Kings Mountain, NC Camp and Ride @ Manchester Trail Riders
Oct 24 @ 4:00 pm – Oct 27 @ 2:00 pm

So much fun to be had at Manchester Trail Riders twice a year Event, that raises funds for their care of the trails and campground. The fall event features food, DJ, a band and of course Halloween (trick or treat) for the kiddos, the children are taken around the campground via tractor and trailer. All of us Cowgirls usually dress up for the Saturday trail ride too! Water and power at each site. Minimal stalls available, but plenty of areas to high line or set up portable corrals. Bathhouse on site!
We will have our Boot for donations to our two charities: Cleveland County Hearts and Hooves & Southern Paws Animal Rescue.
Reservations can be made usually about two months prior to the event.

Oct
25
Fri
Benbrook TX – Attending Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering @ Fort Worth Stockyards
Oct 25 @ 11:11 am – Oct 28 @ 12:11 pm

It’s the 33rd annual gathering! Join us for this iconic event! Rodeos at the coliseum, music, parades are all here! Tickets available at http://Redsteagallcowvoygathering.com

We will be working the gate for this event, so contact me for the time slot.! Or jus come an enjoy! PM a selfie with your membership number to get on the roster!

Nov
2
Sat
Kings Mountain, NC Food Expo @ Ballantyne’s Backyard Community Park
Nov 2 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join us for a fun night of foodie celebration featuring whiskey bars, great music and bonfires.

Nov
3
Sun
Benbrook TX -Monthly Trail Ride @ Dutch Branch Park
Nov 3 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

We ride out promptly at 10 am! Trailer parking behind the Benbrook Stables. turn on Stevens Road to access (right off 377-Dutch Branch Park entrance) then left on Lake Shore.

Lunch after at 3 Parrots. Dutch treat.

Benbrook TX – Monthly Meeting @ 3 Parrots
Nov 3 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Dutch treat lunch and meeting. Join us at 3 Parrots and meet the gang!

Nov
7
Thu
Kings Mountain, NC Camp and Ride @ Croft State Park
Nov 7 @ 1:00 pm – Nov 10 @ 2:00 pm

Great trails and camping at Croft State Park, one of our favorites!!

Reservation can be made online at:

Www.reserve.southcarolinaparks.com/croft

 

 

Nov
8
Fri
Kings Mountain, NC Camp and Ride @ 4B Farm and Campground
Nov 8 @ 1:00 pm – Nov 10 @ 2:30 pm

Join our cowgirls as we attend a Scavenger Hunt on horseback in the Uhwarrie National Forest.

Event to benefit Back Country Horsemen o Uhwarrie in their goal to keep the trails open to equestrians .

Reservations can be made online at www.4bfarmandcampground.com

or call them at 910-606-1052.

Negative Coggins Requied!

Nov
9
Sat
Benbrook TX – Rutledge Fundraiser @ Lazy TK Ranch
Nov 9 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Cowhand challenge!(sorting, penning, etc). All proceeds go to Rutledge Cancer Foundation! We will have a chuck wagon lunch available for purchase . This event is a benefit. Cowgirls only will have buckles to the winning team. The open division will have a payout. 4 man teams. Pre registration is encouraged and there will be a $50. Plan on a silent auction and some 50/50 poker draws (bring cash). Sign up link to follow.

Nov
10
Sun
Benbrook TX – Yellowstone Watch Party @ M’s House
Nov 10 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Season premiere of Yellowstone! Let’s get together and watch! BYOB and snacks to share. Be on time, as there is no talking during the show!

Nov
12
Tue
Benbrook TX- Attending Cowgirl Induction Luncheon @ Dickies Arena
Nov 12 @ 4:49 pm – 5:49 pm

Save the Date! We will update as information becomes available. We usually buy a table and those interested pay Stacey Jandrucko!

 

 

Kings Mountain, NC Round Up @ Los Arcos Mexican Restaurant
Nov 12 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Come on over to Los Arcos and bring your friends for a Round Up and Meet ‘n Greet. The address is1525 N Chester St, Gastonia, NC 28052.

Well start gathering by 5:30, have a short review of our year and what’s to come, have some drinks and food! Expect lots of laughs and come hungry!

Nov
14
Thu
Kings Mountain, NC Camp and Ride @ H. Cooper Black Recreational Area
Nov 14 @ 1:00 pm – Nov 17 @ 2:00 pm

Moonlight Ride!! There is a full moon during this ride and we hope to ride our horses on the beautiful sandy trails of H. Cooper Black.

The address for the campground is 279 Sporting Dog Trail, Cheraw, SC and to make reservations go their website at:

Www.reserve.southcarolinaparks.com/hcooperblack/

 

Nov
15
Fri
Benbrook, TX Caney Mountain @ Caney Mountain Horse Camp
Nov 15 @ 8:00 am – Nov 21 @ 8:00 am

All details on their website.  It is no boast when they say “some of the most spectacular riding opportunities in the United States”. There are trails for all riding levels. Shoes, pads, and conditioning HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!   https://caneyhorsecamp.com/
check out YouTube for more videos!

Nov
16
Sat
Rochester, WA Intro to Cattle @ Flying M Stables, Olympia @ Flying M Stables
Nov 16 @ 8:30 am – 12:30 pm

Rochester, WA Chapter

Introduction to Cattle at Flying M Stables in Olympia, WA, put on by Tracking Y Ranch.

Limited to 20 Spots at $90 per person. Registration is required, non-refundable payment due at registration, (refundable if vendor cancels the event)

Registration closes the Friday a week prior to the Intro to Cattle event, a minimum of 10 riders is needed or date may be cancelled (there will be one event each month, November 2024 through April 2025!)

Check out Tracking Y Ranch or Flying M Stables Facebook pages for updates.

Horse/rider will gain experience of basic cattle maneuvering skills and sorting positions in the confines of a sorting pen. Great for horses and riders new to cattle work.

Please call or text April for registration and payment at 360-481-4366

Dec
7
Sat
Benbrook TX – Christmas in the Stockyards Parade @ Fort Worth Stockyards
Dec 7 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Join us as we ring in the season at the stockyards. We will park in lot 5. Modified parade attire:
Black 40SC vest

white button down shirt

black saddle blanket

black hat

I will bring red bandannas

decorate your horse for Christmas!

Arrive between 2-3 pm. Line up is at 3:30 and the parade starts at 4.  Coggins is required!

Jan
17
Fri
Benbrook TX – FWSSR @ Dickies Arena
Jan 17 @ 5:00 pm – Feb 8 @ 7:00 pm

We love the stock show and Rodeo, we practically live there! If you go, take a selfie and we will add you to the roster. Specifically, we will do the following events:

 

Grand Entry 1/Go Pink night -be at trailer parking by 5:30 traditional parade attire

Grand Entry 1/TCU Night purple shirts, black 40SC vest

Grand Entry 1/Rutledge at 11 am performance arrive by 9:00 with long sleeve white shirt, black vest.

Grand Entry 1/Military Appreciation night- black vest and white shirt- we will provide red bandannas

black saddle blankets all days

***GE walkover with police escort is 1 hour prior to performance

*** all performances need pink wraps on front legs and pink wild rag unless otherwise stated.

All long sleeve shirts must be button ups. Arena attire!

Shopping ‘til we drop on MLK day!

you must have a physical copy of both your coggins and a health certificate to get your horse on the FWSSR grounds. No exceptions. They will not accept a coggins from your phone.

Jan
18
Sat
Benbrook TX-Post Parade Lunch @ Pappasitos
Jan 18 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Join us for lunch after the FWSSR parade! There is plenty of parking for trailers. Dutch treat, but please let us know you are coming so we grab plenty of  tables.Deadline to RSVP is Wednesday, January 8, 2025.

PM or text to 817-614-6382

Mar
15
Sat
Benbrook TX – Cowtown Goes Green Parade @ Fort Worth Stockyards
Mar 15 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Parade starts at 4 pm and a current coggins is require s to participate. We will be in white shirts, black 40SC vests, black hats and Kelly green bandanas!

add as much green to that as you can!

Parade trailer parking in lot 5. Check in by 2:30!

Mar
21
Fri
Benbrook TX – TRR Weekend @ Train Robber Ranch
Mar 21 @ 2:00 pm – Mar 24 @ 12:00 pm

Join us for a weekend at Train Robbers Ranch in beautiful East Texas! For additional information on area sites and activities, visit the website. We will take food to cook on site and will determine what to take closer to time. http://Www.trainrobberranch.com

May
8
Thu
Benbrook TX-PRIVATE Event Chapter retreat @ Lazy TK Ranch
May 8 @ 3:30 pm – May 11 @ 4:30 pm

Annual chapter retreat to Lazy TK Ranch. Cost TBA. Limited space, please RSVP. Private event for our chapter.

Sep
11
Thu
Benbrook TX – Six RS Weekend @ Six RS Ranch
Sep 11 @ 3:30 pm – Sep 14 @ 4:30 pm

We are headed on vacation with our horses. Trail rides all weekend! There are hook ups for LQ trailers and room in the house if you don’t have a trailer to sleep in! Space is limited, so let us know if want in!
Cost will be updated once we have a final estimate of cowgirls attending. Lori Darks is our coordinator on this. Text her at +1 (443) 907-9531