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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 Health. Farmersville 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!!
Home and Holiday Show is back for another year in Rock Springs. This is the 13th annual Holiday Show it will be a great place to bring products for the Home and for the Holiday Gift Season. It is FREE to the public and booths are going fast!!!
Adults: $15
Students: $10
Kids (5-12): $5
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!
Our Cowgirls will be attending this Clinic offered by LONE STAR EQUINE SOLUTIONS for assistance with horse respect and confidence. Mounted obstacles including fire lines, smoke canisters, gunfire, and more, will be provided. Please sign up quick if you are interested. Deposit is required, if not paid in full. Contact Lauren @ 214-862-0638 to register.
The cowgirls are at it again. We will be heading back to Hobbs, NM for the second in the Fall Buckle Series. This horse show is low pressure and affordable. It’s a great place for people who want to try a show for the first time or for someone who is experienced and needs some more miles on their horse.
Three Jackpot Classes will run concurrent with regular Show Classes including:
- Ranch Halter
- Ranch Rail
- Ranch Pleasure
- Ranch Riding
- Ranch Reining
- Ranch Trail
- Mechanical Cow Work
Come out and make a day of competing or of watching and learning!!
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Join us for the 2024 Festival of Trees and let’s kick off the holiday season right. Festival of Trees will be on November 21, 2024 at Commerce Bank of Wyoming. Silent Auction of gift baskets, Christmas decor and holiday themed items. Live auction of beautifully decorated Christmas trees. Vote for your favorite decorated tree. Bid on auction items. Walk through the Bank lobby and get into the Christmas Spirit.
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
This Show Prep Clinic will be offered by Roxie Bernbaum of Hillside Performance Horses!! It will cover the basics of getting your horse, and you, ready to start showing. It will cover terminology, what the judges look for, important points for each class, etc. Q&A will be highly welcomed and supported. Clinic Audit will also be permitted at $25 per person. Please contact Barbara at 214-938-8853 to register or with any questions. Look forward to seeing YOU there!!
Are you ready for the GREATEST parade? The Annual Lighted Christmas Parade is coming soon to Downtown Excelsior Springs!
The parade kicks off following the Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting!
Pick a spot on Broadway or Thompson and enjoy the show! Parade begins at approximately 6:00 PM.
Join the Rock Springs Main Street/URA and the Rock Springs Parks and Recreation Department for the Lights On Ceremony at Christmas in the Park! This magical evening kicks off the holiday season with twinkling lights, live performances from local groups, warm drinks to keep you cozy, and a special visit from Santa himself! Celebrate with family and friends as we illuminate the park, bringing holiday cheer to the heart of our community.
Per the TRCC information page, Mark your calendars!! The first Ranch competition at TRCC will take place this December 14th! Patterns to be posted approximately 2 weeks in advance. Prizes to be won by 1st place winners in each class and age group! Classes include W/T Ranch Trail, W/T Ranch Riding, and Open Ranch Riding. Divisions include Youth (18U), Adult (19-49), and 50+ !! And of course, a Negative Coggins Report is required.
9:00am Registration and Warmup
10:00am First Class starts
Three Jackpot Classes will run concurrent with regular Show Classes including:
- Ranch Halter
- Ranch Rail
- Ranch Pleasure
- Ranch Riding
- Ranch Reining
- Ranch Trail
- Mechanical Cow Work
Come out and make a day of competing or of watching and learning!!
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Deidre Sabo-Frary will be coming to Midland to put on a dressage clinic. Participants can ride western or english. For more information, contact Andrita Ficklin at 303-949-8068.
Farmersville Chapter will be attending the Ultimate Ranch Show offering: AQHA Versatility, APHA Ranch Classes, and ApHC Ranch Classes! Please join us to cheer on our individual Members as well as to audit and learn more about all classes. RV hookups are available. Contact them at 940-627-3949, or 361-343-0453.