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Apr
10
Wed
Benbrook TX – Participating in 2024 Virtual Tevis Cup Ride @ Virtual Ride
Apr 10 @ 9:09 pm – Jul 21 @ 10:09 pm

Time to start riding, cowgirls! We have a team for the 2024 Virtual Tevis Cup ! To get on the roster, we need your name, current 40SC member number and the bib number assigned to you through the sign up link below, in addition to the total mileage ridden. If you do not have a horse, you can also participate by walking/ running the 100 miles.
You can screen shot the app with your mileage, in addition to the sign up response with your bib number. There will be one roster for this event!

if you would like some support for your efforts, you are welcome to join the Benbrook Team! Team name “Fabulous Disasters” and the password is “Benbrook1”

https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=93635&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

May
1
Wed
Benbrook TX – Mammogram May
May 1 @ 8:00 am – Jun 15 @ 5:00 pm

It’s time to get those TaTas checked out, cowgirls. If you are in our area, you can book through Texas Healthcare, or you can go to your favorite place. How do you get on the roster? Take a selfie and send it to us! This is a BYOB event for sure!

FW area can call 817-250-1811 or book online at https://www.texashealth.org/Health-and-Wellness/Women-and-Infants/Schedule-a-Screening-Mammogram

Jun
4
Tue
Benbrook TX – PRCA Rodeo @ PCSP Rodeo Grounds
Jun 4 @ 5:13 pm – Jun 8 @ 6:13 pm

Great hometown Rodeo . Very family friendly. Take a selfie and message us to get added to the roster.

 

Tickets available at
http://PCSP.net

Abilene, TX Cowgirl Roundup @ Galveston Seafood Company
Jun 4 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

It’s time to bring in the herd. Come visit us, meet some cowgirls and find out about our upcoming events. Hope to see you there☺️

Jun
5
Wed
Benbrook, TX Wednesday Ride @ Cartwright Park
Jun 5 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Ride starts at 10:00 AM.  There is water and a restroom.  You will turn left BEFORE the park gates, you will see an abandoned guard shack on the left.  See you there!

Benbrook, TX Lunch @ Skinny's Hamburgers
Jun 5 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

We ride out at 10:00 Rails to Trails on Cartwright Pk Rd IN Weatherford.  Lunch afterwards at Skinny’s Hamburgers

Jun
7
Fri
Troup, TX: Train Robber Ranch Weekend @ Train Robber Ranch
Jun 7 @ 12:00 pm – Jun 9 @ 12:00 pm

Come join us for a fun filled weekend at Train Robber Ranch in Rusk, TX! Arrive Friday go home Sunday! We will have beds for up to 15 people and 5 LQ plug ins. Contact Brittany at (903) 573-3213 for more info on what to expect and cost. Must RSVP by May 1st!

Abilene, TX ranch sorting practice/Series @ Second chance cowboy church arena
Jun 7 @ 5:30 pm – Jun 8 @ 2:00 pm

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/rtLp38DGeLBJ9djW/?mibextid=K35XfP

Must have proof of negative Coggins. Western attire required. Western heritage rules in all classes.

Books open Friday PM for practice @5:30pm. Practice starts @ 6pm

Saturday morning books open @ 08:30AM. Sorting starts @10AM

Jun
8
Sat
Troup, TX Run Free With Jesus Play Day Series @ Trails End Cowboy Church of Harrison County
Jun 8 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Barrels, Poles and Speed Race

Play Day is FREE….Exhibitions $3 each/ 2 for $5

1st Place Buckles for Series

2nd & 3rd Place awards for series

Gifts for everyone at the end of the series!

Call before you haul….(903) 424-1927

www.trailsendharrisoncounty.com

Benbrook, TX Trail Ride @ Holiday Park
Jun 8 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

We ride out at 10:00 AM  There is water for the horses and there is a restroom.  Nowhere to swim on this ride.

Franklin, NC – Tunnel RD – Bear Creek trail up to Welch Ridge trail Ride
Jun 8 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

GSMNP – Meet at the paved parking area before the tunnel parking area at 10 am. Must have yearly or daily GSMNP parking pass. We will ride out White Oak and connect up to Bear Creek Trail, ride to the top and intersect with Welch Ridge trail, eat lunch, and either follow around to Forney Creek or return down Bear Creek. Bring plenty of water, food, and horsey snacks. No trail dogs allowed

Jun
9
Sun
Benbrook TX -Cowgirl Party @ M’s House
Jun 9 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

We are having a Botox party! Snacks provided, but BYOB. Botox price depend on what you want done. You can come and talk to Dr. Smith and Shasta and decide. Bring your checkbook!

Don’t want Botox? Come and hang out with us! It’s a party!

Jun
11
Tue
Franklin, NC – Deep Creek Trail Ride @ Deep Creek,GSMNP
Jun 11 @ 10:00 am – 4:30 pm

Meet at parking area at 10 am. Make sure you have GSMNP parking sticker or pay online for day parking. Bring snacks, lunch & plenty to drive . We’ll spend the day enjoying the many trails within the park

Jun
12
Wed
Benbrook, TX Wednesday Ride @ Rocky Creek Park North
Jun 12 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 am

We Ride out at 10 AM No restroom but there is water for the horses and if the lake has gone down maybe we will be able to swim.  Bring a snack.  See you there

Jun
15
Sat
Troup, TX: June Sorting for Christ @ Cross Brand Arena
Jun 15 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Come join us at Cross brand Arena in Tyler for a sorting series! Books open at 9am, starts at 10am. 6o second clock, points awarded in every class. Check out Cross brand Arena on Facebook for more details. Button up/collared shirts required. Cowboy hat optional.

Benbrook, TX Trail Ride @ Six O Ranch
Jun 15 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

We ride out at 10:00 AM.   There is a lake swim in the middle of the ride for all of those who want to cool off.  Bring a snack and plenty of water.  See you there!

Franklin, NC – Nantahala Natl Forest Big Indian Trail @ Nantahala Forest
Jun 15 @ 10:30 am – 6:30 pm

Meet at Hurricane Creek Parking Area at 10am, and we will ride out across creek jump on Big Indian Trail. Bring your chainsaws and hand saws. This will be first ride since winter storms. Bring saddles with water and food.

Nantahala National Forest is off Hwy 64 Between Franklin and Hayesville. Contact Tammy for any questions

Jun
18
Tue
Franklin, NC – Tsali Trail Ride – Right & Left Loops @ Tsali Recreational Area
Jun 18 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Tsali Recreational Arena – Trail Ride Right and Left Loops. Remember you have to pay for daily parking online or in an envelope at the Kiosk. Bring plenty of snacks and water for a full day of fun and riding. Meet at large parking area at boat ramp. You can bring trail dogs to Tsali

Franklin, NC – MCHA meeting – May 21st @ Macon County Fairgrounds
Jun 18 @ 6:00 pm – 8:45 pm

Macon County Horse Association meeting.  The Board meeting will start at 6pm, then the general meeting begins at 7 pm, all cowgirl members will meet at the Alumni building

Jun
19
Wed
Benbrook, TX Wednesday Trail Ride @ Boy Scout Pk Trail
Jun 19 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

We ride out at 10:00 AM  Bring a snack, we may get to swim.

Jun
20
Thu
Benbrook TX- Cowgirl Connection @ National Cowgirl Museum
Jun 20 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Join us at our favorite museum as we hear from the 2011 winner of the Fern Sawyer Award – PattiColbert. Light bites. RSVP to the museum if you are a member. rsvp@cowgirl.net

Jun
22
Sat
Franklin, NC – Macon County Horse Association Fun Show @ Macon County Fairgrounds
Jun 22 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Macon County Horse Association Spring Fun Show. 10 a.m. at Fairgrounds.  There will be all the normal fun show activities plus speed events. Come out and play with your horses and challenge yourself with these fun games. There will be a concession stand with food & drinks so remember to bring cash. I would suggest lawn chairs, coolers with water & drink, snacks, and plenty of stuffed hay bags. You can even bring pop-up shade tents..  contact me or Lynda for info and/or directions. If you need a ride and pick up your horse let us know.

Benbrook TX- Paint Party @ Stacey Js House
Jun 22 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Come join us as we paint wine glasses! Wendy’s Mobile Painting provides everything for your $35! Bring light snacks and BYOB. We start painting at 6 so come a few minutes early if you can! Please RSVP so we know what supplies we need!

Jun
23
Sun
Troup, TX: Cross Brand Playday Saddle Series @ Cross Brand Arena
Jun 23 @ 10:00 am

Events vary at each play day! Entry fee $20.00 for all events of $10 for one event. Saddles awarded to each age group (excluding lead line.) Must compete in 3 or 4 play days to eligible for prizes.

Benbrook, TX High Hope Trail Ride @ High Hope Ranch
Jun 23 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Just past Fossil Rim nature pk.  Cost is $10. We ride out at 10:00.  They have a great little farm store with canned goods, knickknacks, and organically grown meats. Bring a snack and something to get wet in. We will be picnicking and taking a dip at Twin Falls. We hope to see you there!

Jun
25
Tue
Franklin, NC – Tow String up to Cabin Flats and Charlie’s Bunion @ Tow String Horse Trailhead
Jun 25 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Meet at Tow String parking Area – Requires a day parking pass or a yearly pass for the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.  We will ride out Bradley Creek, cross the creek/steel bridge and head up to Cabin Flats Primitive Horse Camp. Some may go on up to reach the top of 5600+ft to the junction of the Appalachian trail to go out on the rock outcropping of Charlie’s Bunion; it is one of the most spectacular views in the park. The trail is challenging and requires a slow and steady pace. Bring saddle bags with plenty of food, water, and snacks.  The Cabin Flats group can enjoy a beautiful meadow alongside the creek to enjoy lunch before heading back out.  The Charlie’s Bunion trip is roughly a 21.5 mile round trip distance, and the cabin flats distance is about 13 to 15 miles round trip. Recommend shows on all four hooves. No trail dogs allowed in GSMNP

 

Jun
26
Wed
Benbrook, TX Wednesday Trail Ride @ Bob Jones Park
Jun 26 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 am

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.

Jun
29
Sat
Benbrook, TX Trail Ride/Pool Party@Kendra’s @ Kendra Hileman Residence
Jun 29 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Enter in the Construction entrance just East of the Main entrance on 1187.  We ride out at 10:00 Potluck and pool party after.   More details on GroupMe as the date gets closer.

Jul
6
Sat
Benbrook TX – Attending Banales Family Memorial Trail Ride @ Trail Gate
Jul 6 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Hello yall, On July 6th, 2024, the Banales family is having their annual memorial trail ride in Springtown, TX. All are welcome. The ride is approximately 7 miles long and starts at 10:00 am from the front gate of The trail ride travels down Chaparral Ln. Right turn onto J.E.. Woody to right on Prather. Right turn on to Goshon Rd. Right on Fletcher on to private property to the back gate of 199 W. Jake St.(or where199 W. Jake Street in Springtown, TX. the starting point was.) A live band will travel with us on the trail ride. Party with a live band after the trail ride. This event is growing bigger better each year. Bring you horse or riding club and come join us. Parker County Sheriff Deputies will do traffic control. July 6th, 2024 10:00 am 199 W. Jake St. Springtown, TX Ready to ride. See yall there!

Jul
7
Sun
Benbrook TX -Monthly Trail Ride @ Dutch Branch Park
Jul 7 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

We ride out promptly at 10am! 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
Jul 7 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

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

Jul
13
Sat
Troup, TX Run Free With Jesus Play Day Series @ Trails End Cowboy Church of Harrison County
Jul 13 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Barrels, Poles and Speed Race

Play Day is FREE….Exhibitions $3 each/ 2 for $5

1st Place Buckles for Series

2nd & 3rd Place awards for series

Gifts for everyone at the end of the series!

Call before you haul….(903) 424-1927

www.trailsendharrisoncounty.com

Benbrook TX – Pool Party @ Casa de Smith
Jul 13 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Come float in the pool with us! Always a great time at this house!

byob and bring snacks to share!

Aug
3
Sat
Abilene, TX- Pool Party @ Laura’s Place
Aug 3 @ 2:00 pm

Laura has invited us to party in her pool! Let’s bring a dish to share, drinks and sunscreen!

Aug
4
Sun
Benbrook TX -Monthly Trail Ride @ Dutch Branch Park
Aug 4 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

We ride out promptly at 10am! 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
Aug 4 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

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

Aug
10
Sat
Troup, TX Run Free With Jesus Play Day Series @ Trails End Cowboy Church of Harrison County
Aug 10 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Barrels, Poles and Speed Race

Play Day is FREE….Exhibitions $3 each/ 2 for $5

1st Place Buckles for Series

2nd & 3rd Place awards for series

Gifts for everyone at the end of the series!

Call before you haul….(903) 424-1927

www.trailsendharrisoncounty.com

Sep
5
Thu
Abilene, TX- WTFR Parade @ Downtown Abilene
Sep 5 @ 10:30 am

West Texas Fair and Rodeo Parade is a great time to show up loud, proud and in style as 40 Something Cowgirls!
More info to come once we are closer to the event.

Abilene, TX- West Texas Fair & Rodeo @ Taylor County Expo Center
Sep 5 @ 12:00 pm – Sep 14 @ 11:45 pm

It’s West Texas Fair and Rodeo Time!

Join us any of these days for fun rides, shopping, rodeo and fair food!

Sep
12
Thu
Benbrook TX – Six RS Weekend @ Six RS Ranch
Sep 12 @ 3:30 pm – Sep 15 @ 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

Sep
14
Sat
Troup, TX Run Free With Jesus Play Day Series @ Trails End Cowboy Church of Harrison County
Sep 14 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Barrels, Poles and Speed Race

Play Day is FREE….Exhibitions $3 each/ 2 for $5

1st Place Buckles for Series

2nd & 3rd Place awards for series

Gifts for everyone at the end of the series!

Call before you haul….(903) 424-1927

www.trailsendharrisoncounty.com

Sep
27
Fri
Abilene, TX- Fire Pit Friday @ Laura’s Place
Sep 27 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Cozy up by the fire pit with us! Bring a snack to share and your favorite drink. See y’all there!

Oct
12
Sat
Troup, TX Run Free With Jesus Play Day Series @ Trails End Cowboy Church of Harrison County
Oct 12 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Barrels, Poles and Speed Race

Play Day is FREE….Exhibitions $3 each/ 2 for $5

1st Place Buckles for Series

2nd & 3rd Place awards for series

Gifts for everyone at the end of the series!

Call before you haul….(903) 424-1927

www.trailsendharrisoncounty.com

Oct
25
Fri
Abilene, TX- Fire Pit Friday @ Laura’s Place
Oct 25 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Cozy up by the fire pit with us! Bring a snack to share and your favorite drink. See y’all there!

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
Abilene, TX- Craft Night Horse Wreaths @ Melisa’s Shop
Nov 10 @ 3:30 pm – 7:30 pm

For the third year we are making beautiful horse head wreaths for Christmas. All wreaths are 1 of a kind, painted and built by you!
5 spots available.

 

Nov
26
Tue
Abilene, TX-Fox Christmas Lights Parade @ Downtown Abilene
Nov 26 @ 6:30 pm

The Fox Parade of Lights is a beautiful way to bring in the Christmas season! Join us as we light up our horses for a bright and festive parade!
Details as we get closer to the event.

Dec
7
Sat
Abilene, TX- Christmas Party @ Barb’s Place
Dec 7 @ 3:00 pm

Merry Christmas and let’s celebrate with our Marvelous Maverick Cowgirl sisters!
Barb has opened her home for our annual Christmas party.
Details will be available as we get closer to this event.
This event will also serve as our meeting for December.

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!

Dec
31
Tue
Abilene, TX- Attending CSCC NYE Ride @ Crazy Shepherd Cattle Co.
Dec 31 @ 12:00 pm

Join us for year 3 as we ride the open arena and pasture trails at the Crazy Shepherd Cattle Co. in Trent!
More details as we get closer to this event.