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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

Benbrook, TX Wednesday Ride @ Holiday Park
May 1 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Meet us for our Wednesday ride through the woods on beautiful Benbrook lake.  We ride out at 11:00.

May
4
Sat
Benbrook TX – Tree Planting @ Casa de Darks
May 4 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us at Lori’s house as we plant a tree as a memorial to her husband. We will swim after (weather permitting).

bring snacks to share and BYOB.  Let’s get our tribe together to share this special event.

May
5
Sun
Benbrook TX -Monthly Trail Ride @ Dutch Branch Park
May 5 @ 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
May 5 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

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

May
9
Thu
Benbrook TX-PRIVATE Event Chapter retreat @ Lazy TK Ranch
May 9 @ 3:30 pm – May 12 @ 4:30 pm

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

May
10
Fri
Farmersville TX @ OK Amateur Quarter Horse Assoc VRH Show @ Fred Williams Arena
May 10 @ 4:00 pm – May 12 @ 11:30 am

Come join us May 10th and 11th at Connors State College’s Fred Williams Arena in Warner, OK, for their First Annual OAQHA VRH Show!!!  They will have all VRH Classes along with Special Event Ranch Riding and Ranch Trail.  A few of our Members will be competing and others will be cheering them on!  Make your reservations now.  Showbill can be found at this Link… https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=801396158698677&set=pcb.801396792031947

Farmersville TX @ Hunt County Horseman’s Association Show @ Hopkins County Civic Center
May 10 @ 5:00 pm – May 11 @ 9:00 pm

A few Cowgirls just might be found here getting in some good Ranch Riding, Trail and Rail work!!  Come out and join us!  There are lots of entry level and advanced level Classes.  You must compete in at least 5 of the 8 Shows to earn point placings for the Year-End Awards!

Showbill link… https://huntcountyhorse.com/forms/showbill.pdf

 

May
18
Sat
Farmersville TX – Arena Fun Day @ Ridin High Cowboy Church Arena @ Ridin High Cowboy Church Arena
May 18 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Come on out and share the covered arena for a morning of peaceful, comfortable, riding and training!!  We will be here to help and assist, or just travel the trails in the dirt!!  If you need assistance, do not hesitate to ask.  Casual fun day… bring your preferred drinks and snacks for fellowship after riding!!  Please do not forget to sign Arena Waiver and drop your $20 for Honor System payments!

Farmersville TX @ Wells Performance Ranch Trail Clinic @ Whispering Oaks Farm & Ranch
May 18 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

This is a focused Clinic for Ranch Trail obstacles goal and execution!  Nathan Wells will work you through some ground time and saddle time.  Requirements for this Clinic participation is the ability to walk, trot, and lope your horse.  His training will be provide a breakdown of each obstacle and the best approach to the completed pattern.  This will help the confidence of beginners as well as experienced rider!!  Limited space for six (6) riders.  Audit is $20 per person.  Sign up promptly by calling Nathan Wells 903-440-3630, or at https://www.facebook.com/wellsperformancehorsemanhip

Benbrook, TX -Saturday Ride @ Trophy Club Pk
May 18 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

We ride out at 11:00 weather permitting.  Lunch after at Hat Creek Cattle Co.  This is a very easy trail, very sandy.

Benbrook,TX Meet & Greet @ Hat Creek Cattle Co.
May 18 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Lunch and meet and greet after the ride.

May
19
Sun
Benbrook, TX Saturday Ride NEW DATE @ High Hope Ranch
May 19 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Come ride this beautiful Ranch in Glen Rose and explore the amazing Twin Falls Trail.  It is magical.

May
22
Wed
Benbrook, TX Wednesday Ride @ Mineral Wells State Park
May 22 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Come and join us for our Wednesday ride at Mineral Wells State Park just EAST of downtown Mineral Wells.  Not Weatherford, 180 & 71.  We ride out at 11:00.  Hope to see you there.

May
24
Fri
Farmersville TX @ 6RS Ranch Trail Ride @ 6RS Ranch
May 24 – May 26 all-day

Again, Linda Deas will be leading our Posse through her familiar trails and offering a great weekend!  Make your reservations NOW… there are only 12 spots with electric hook-up!  Call this number at 6RS for info 903-388-0439.

May
25
Sat
Farmersville TX @ Wylie 40 Something Spring Playday Series @ 1219 Cattle Company
May 25 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

1219 CATTLE COMPANY & 40 SOMETHING COWGIRLS, WYLIE providing their 2024 SPRING PLAYDAY SERIES

Books open at 9AM, Events begin at 10AM.  Age groups are 6 & Under, 7-12, 13-18, 19-39, 40 & Over.  Classes include Poles, Straighaway Barrels, Cloverleaf Barrels, plus 2 Mystery Classes.

Playday Series dates include March 2 & 16, April 6 & 27, May 11 & 25, and June 15 & 29.  High point Buckles will be given for each age group!  **MUST ATTEND 6 OUT OF 8 PLAYDAYS IN THE SERIES TO QUALIFY FOR END OF SERIES AWARDS.**

Cost is $10 per Class or $40 for 5 Classes.  Payment due in Cash or Zelle.

Benbrook, TX Saturday Ride @ Wyatt Ranch
May 25 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Have your Coggins.  This trail is a little rocky and we get to cross the river.  Very pretty.  Come join us.  We ride out at 11:00

May
29
Wed
Benbrook, TX Wednesday Ride @ Rocky Creek Park
May 29 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Come and join us on our Wednesday ride at Rocky Creek Park.  We ride out at 11:00.

May
31
Fri
Farmersville TX @ Ebenezer State Park Trail Ride @ Ebenezer State Park
May 31 – Jun 2 all-day

We have another Trail Ride Weekend organized by Trail Boss, Linda Deas.  According to Linda, this is a very beautiful park to ride in and enjoy!!!  You can come for the week or just to Day Ride!  She will ride out at 10:30 am each day.  Bring your lunch or food as needed.  This Park has hookups that must be reserved at www.Reservations.gov.  Please contact Linda with any questions!!

Ebenezer is another Federal Park Property.  You can purchase a Lifetime Senior Membership Discount Card at www.Reservations.gov, or several other Memberships to pick from!

Jun
1
Sat
Benbrook TX – PCSP Parade @ PCSP Parade Start
Jun 1 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Come join us as we kick off the Frontier Days Rodeo!

modified parade attire- Pink shirts and straw hat or helmet. Polo wraps . Parade starts at 6:30. Line up at 6 pm

Jun
2
Sun
Benbrook TX -Monthly Trail Ride @ Dutch Branch Park
Jun 2 @ 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
Jun 2 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

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

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

Jun
7
Fri
Farmersville TX @ Hunt County Horseman’s Association Show @ Hopkins County Civic Center
Jun 7 @ 5:00 pm – Jun 8 @ 9:00 pm

A few Cowgirls just might be found here getting in some good Ranch Riding, Trail and Rail work!!  Come out and join us!  There are lots of entry level and advanced level Classes.  You must compete in at least 5 of the 8 Shows to earn point placings for the Year-End Awards!

Showbill link… https://huntcountyhorse.com/forms/showbill.pdf

 

Jun
15
Sat
Farmersville TX – Arena Fun Day @ Ridin High Cowboy Church Arena @ Ridin High Cowboy Church Arena
Jun 15 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Come on out and share the covered arena for a morning of peaceful, comfortable, riding and training!!  We will be here to help and assist, or just travel the trails in the dirt!!  If you need assistance, do not hesitate to ask.  Casual fun day… bring your preferred drinks and snacks for fellowship after riding!!  Please do not forget to sign Arena Waiver and drop your $20 for Honor System payments!

Jun
28
Fri
Farmersville,TX Riding High Cowboy Church Playday Series @ HB Patton Arena
Jun 28 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

June 28 @ 8PM -10:30PM

2024 Ridin’ High Cowboy Church Playday Series! “CASH ONLY” Full concession stand.  Sign up starts at 5PM Exhibitions are $5 & Events are $10

For mor information:  Josie Whipple 817-559-4770

Exhibitions:

  • Poles 5-530PM
  • Barrels 5:30-6PM

Playday starts at 6PM with all lead line events.

After lead line we will have:

  • POLES
  • MYSTERY EVENT
  • STRAIGHT BARRELS
  • BARRELS

Groups (age as of Feb 16, 2024):

  • 6&under lead line
  • Novice (any age
  • 8&under
  • 9-12
  • 13-17
  • 18-39
  • 40+

*RHCC rule book enforced/NEGATIVE COGGINS REQUIRED/1 High point saddle overall will be given at the end of the series/MUST PARTICIPATE IN ALL 4 EVENTS AT 6 OR MORE OF THE 8 PLAYDAYS TO QUALIFY FOR ANY AWARDS/Awards will be held in September**

Jun
29
Sat
Farmersville TX @ Wylie 40 Something Spring Playday Series @ 1219 Cattle Company
Jun 29 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

1219 CATTLE COMPANY & 40 SOMETHING COWGIRLS, WYLIE providing their 2024 SPRING PLAYDAY SERIES

Books open at 9AM, Events begin at 10AM.  Age groups are 6 & Under, 7-12, 13-18, 19-39, 40 & Over.  Classes include Poles, Straighaway Barrels, Cloverleaf Barrels, plus 2 Mystery Classes.

Playday Series dates include March 2 & 16, April 6 & 27, May 11 & 25, and June 15 & 29.  High point Buckles will be given for each age group!  **MUST ATTEND 6 OUT OF 8 PLAYDAYS IN THE SERIES TO QUALIFY FOR END OF SERIES AWARDS.**

Cost is $10 per Class or $40 for 5 Classes.  Payment due in Cash or Zelle.

Jul
7
Sun
Farmersville TX @ White Mountain Wilderness Tramping @ White Mountain Wilderness Campground
Jul 7 – Jul 14 all-day

We coined the phrase “Tramping” several years ago and it stuck… for a scheduled Trail and Camping Event!  Plans now to be made for your Trail Riding week(end) or just a Vacation week(end).  Linda is very familiar with the area and all the amenities.  Shopping, Horse Races, Dining & Wining, as well as primitive camping.  Bring your LQ, RV or Toy-Hauler!  Please reach out to Linda ASAP for all the details and ideas to schedule a get-away!!

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
12
Fri
Farmersville TX @ Hunt County Horseman’s Association Show @ Hopkins County Civic Center
Jul 12 @ 5:00 pm – Jul 13 @ 9:00 pm

A few Cowgirls just might be found here getting in some good Ranch Riding, Trail and Rail work!!  Come out and join us!  There are lots of entry level and advanced level Classes.  You must compete in at least 5 of the 8 Shows to earn point placings for the Year-End Awards!

Showbill link… https://huntcountyhorse.com/forms/showbill.pdf

 

Jul
14
Sun
Farmersville TX @ ABRA World Show @ Ford Truck Arena - EXPO Square
Jul 14 – Jul 20 all-day

We will be attending to watch our Members compete.  Join us there and let’s have a large cheering section!  Let us know you are coming… other Plans to be determined!?!?

Jul
20
Sat
Farmersville TX – Arena Fun Day @ Ridin High Cowboy Church Arena @ Ridin High Cowboy Church Arena
Jul 20 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Come on out and share the covered arena for a morning of peaceful, comfortable, riding and training!!  We will be here to help and assist, or just travel the trails in the dirt!!  If you need assistance, do not hesitate to ask.  Casual fun day… bring your preferred drinks and snacks for fellowship after riding!!  Please do not forget to sign Arena Waiver and drop your $20 for Honor System payments!

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
9
Fri
Farmersville TX @ Hunt County Horseman’s Association Show @ Hopkins County Civic Center
Aug 9 @ 5:00 pm – Aug 10 @ 9:00 pm

A few Cowgirls just might be found here getting in some good Ranch Riding, Trail and Rail work!!  Come out and join us!  There are lots of entry level and advanced level Classes.  You must compete in at least 5 of the 8 Shows to earn point placings for the Year-End Awards!

Showbill link… https://huntcountyhorse.com/forms/showbill.pdf

 

Aug
17
Sat
Farmersville TX @ Run For The Million Watch Party!! @ Whispering Oaks Farm & Ranch
Aug 17 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Watch it with us… the 2024 RUN FOR A MILLION !!!  Bring you chair, your cooler, your snacks, your brew… whatever makes you happy and settle back for a fun evening in the “Barn” to watch the big screen telecast of this event!  It will be a blast and no one can tell… what goes on at the barn, stays at the barn!!

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
13
Fri
Farmersville TX @ Hunt County Horseman’s Association Show @ Hopkins County Civic Center
Sep 13 @ 5:00 pm – Sep 14 @ 9:00 pm

A few Cowgirls just might be found here getting in some good Ranch Riding, Trail and Rail work!!  Come out and join us!  There are lots of entry level and advanced level Classes.  You must compete in at least 5 of the 8 Shows to earn point placings for the Year-End Awards!

Showbill link… https://huntcountyhorse.com/forms/showbill.pdf

 

Oct
4
Fri
Farmersville TX @ 2024 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity @ Will Rogers Memorial Center
Oct 4 – Oct 19 all-day

Be there or be square!!!  Lots of days to watch some great competitors and their horses!!

Oct
11
Fri
Farmersville TX @ Hunt County Horseman’s Association Show @ Hopkins County Civic Center
Oct 11 @ 5:00 pm – Oct 12 @ 9:00 pm

A few Cowgirls just might be found here getting in some good Ranch Riding, Trail and Rail work!!  Come out and join us!  There are lots of entry level and advanced level Classes.  You must compete in at least 5 of the 8 Shows to earn point placings for the Year-End Awards!

Showbill link… https://huntcountyhorse.com/forms/showbill.pdf

 

Nov
8
Fri
Farmersville TX @ 2nd Annual Northeast TX Horse Expo @ Longhorn Arena & Event Center
Nov 8 – Nov 10 all-day

We will be participating, again,  in the 2nd Annual Horse EXPO at Longhorn Arena in Greenville, TX.  This Expo event will include Horse Products Vendors, Sale Horse Alley, Food Vendors, Demonstrations, New & Used Tack, Stallion Exhibits, and Horse HealthFarmersville will have a booth and represent 40 Something Cowgirls!!  We will also attend and participate in EXPO Demonstrations.  The 2023 1st Annual EXPO was a huge success for our Chapter!!  MORE details to come in the next year!  Stay Tuned!! 

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
22
Fri
Farmersville TX @ Texas Open Ranch Horse World Championship @ Henderson County Fair Grounds
Nov 22 – Nov 24 all-day

And in final summary, our participating Members will wrap up their competition 2024 year back at Henderson County Fair Grounds in Athens!!!  Come out and cheer them on!  Your appearance and support is greatly appreciated! 

As our interest grows and our Chapter Members develop their Ranch Competition skills, we will continue to participate in this great East Texas Stock Horse association!!  Join us there for a fun, event-filled weekend.  Pick your Classes, enter at your level, participate and learn.  Monthly Clinics are often held to offer knowledge and training improvements.  Go to the link provided below and read the details… pay close attention to the offerings each month and the locations.  Below is also a sample from the October 2023 Clinic and Show. Locations may be subject to change due to unforeseen conflicts or other circumstances.  There is something for everyone… or you can attend to Audit and observe what you just might want to try next!!  https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=east%20texas%20stock%20horse

May be an image of text that says 'It's SHOWTIME in Athens TX Text Entries (903) 440-0118 for non cattle classes Clinic is FULL Friday Oct @ 5:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am Ranch Trail Ranch Pleasure Ranch Riding Not before 2:00 pm Ranch Cutting FRIENDS DON'T LET FRIENDS SHOW ALONE WE GOING NEXT WEEKEND?) showmanshipathalter.com BBQ 6:30 pm ETXSH Business Meeting BYOB and Drinks Side dishes welcome! East Texas Stock Horse Sunday 8:00 Church Reining 9:00 am Working Cow Horse Henderson County Fairgrounds'

 

 

 

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