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Sep
21
Sat
Abilene, TX- Attending TTCC Lost Concho Ride @ Inks Ranch
Sep 21 @ 12:00 pm – Sep 22 @ 6:00 pm

Join our 40 Something Cowgirls as members of Texas Trail Challenge Club spend a weekend testing their skills on miles of trails and obstacles. Please reach out to TTCC directly for reservations, TRCC memberships and fee information.

Sep
22
Sun
Farmersville TX @ Arrowheart Ranch Horse Buckle Show @ Arrowheart Ranch
Sep 22 @ 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

Three Jackpot Classes will run concurrent with regular Show Classes.  Come out and make a day of watching and learning!!

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Sep
26
Thu
Farmersville TX @ SHTX Aggieland Classic and Derby @ Brazos County Expo Center
Sep 26 @ 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

Another great opportunity to compete and watch some great horses at the Stock Horse of Texas – Aggieland Classic, Clinic, and Derby!!  Join us if you can.  Make your hotel reservations ASAP, or reserve an RV spot at Brazos County Expo Center.  No Pre-paid Tickets required.  Final Showbill still pending.  Will post as soon as possible.

Sep
28
Sat
Abilene, TX- Fire Pit Saturday @ Laura’s Place
Sep 28 @ 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!

Sep
29
Sun
Abilene, TX- Trail Ride @ Abilene State Park Lake
Sep 29 @ 2:00 pm

Slip those boots on after church and join us for a ride around Lake Abilene!
Be sure to show a negative coggins and pay the $5 fee at the station.
Once you have your pass, you will U-turn back out to the highway and turn left. The lake entrance is on the right side 1 mile up the highway.
See y’all there!

Oct
1
Tue
Abilene, TX- Cowgirl Roundup @ Grover Nelson Park
Oct 1 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join us for our October Cowgirl Roundup! Bring your own dinner. We will grab a picnic table and go over upcoming events, schedule our monthly trail ride, game night, lunches and such.

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
5
Sat
Abilene, TX- Attending TRCC Wild West Wrangle @ Fort Griffin State Park
Oct 5 @ 12:00 pm – Oct 6 @ 6:00 pm

Join our 40 Something Cowgirls as members of Texas Trail Challenge Club spend a weekend testing their skills on miles of trails and obstacles. Please reach out to TTCC directly for reservations, TRCC memberships and fee information.

Farmersville TX @ Cattleman’s Classic and Ribeye Roundup @ Celebration Plaza
Oct 5 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Join us for our 3rd Annual trip to the Cattleman’s Classic @ Ribeye Roundup!  Great fun to watch the Cook-Off and great food to enjoy after!  Meet us on the square and we will have a group seating area to enjoy the festivities!  Price per Ticket has dropped from $35 to $20 with a new format.  You will now be able to select samples from preferred Cooks!!

Proceeds of the event will benefit to NETBIOThe Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization (NETBIO) is a group of independent cow/calf producers and agribusiness representatives working together to enhance the beef industry in Northeast Texas.  NETBIO works in conjunction with the Texas A&M- Commerce and the AgriLife Office in Sulphur Springs.

Here is the Ticket purchase link:  (You may have to copy and put in your own browser.)

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https://www.eventbrite.com/e/netbio-cattlemans-classic-ribeye-roundup-tickets-945094652547?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawE5mnZleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHcevnt9VIX3UaUhgGIyQHZQ3nZywVoQyeP7b5oOmMSilSO08o3QXjwdFzA_aem_4smmPxkGQet85ehjY4VhDw

 

 

 

Farmersville TX @ Bobby Irwin Open-Air Concert @ Celebration Plaza
Oct 5 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Join us after the Cattleman’s Classic @ Ribeye Roundup for a open-air concert by Bobby Irwin! 

 

 

Oct
11
Fri
Abilene, TX- Attending Long Ear Trail Ride @ Private ranch
Oct 11 @ 12:00 pm – Oct 13 @ 1:00 pm

Join our Marvelous Mavericks on a fun filled 3 day primitive camping adventure to support Ben Richey and enjoy the Long Ear Ride. This year’s benefit ride is #12! Please reach out to “Long Ear Benefit Trail Ride” on Facebook to RSVP and get directions to the ranch by Oct 1. Ride is Oct 11 – 13. West on Hwy 1606 1/2 mile west of Hwy 208. Dunn Texas. Kids 10 and under free. All other ages $60.00 each. Gates open Friday afternoon, and  serving 5 hot meals. Anyone interested in helping before during and after this ride please message our host.

Abilene, TX Long Ear Trail Ride @ Fuller’s place
Oct 11 @ 4:00 pm – Oct 13 @ 2:41 pm

Join our Marvelous Mavericks on a fun filled 3 day primitive camping adventure to support Ben Richey and enjoy the Long Ear Ride. This year’s benefit ride is #12! Please reach out to “Long Ear Benefit Trail Ride” on Facebook to RSVP and get directions to the ranch by Oct 1. Ride is Oct 11 – 13. West on Hwy 1606 1/2 mile west of Hwy 208. Dunn Texas. Kids 10 and under free. All other ages $60.00 each. Gates open Friday afternoon, and serving 5 hot meals. Anyone interested in helping before during and after this ride please message our host.

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

 

Oct
12
Sat
Abilene, TX- Attending BCEC Fall Show @ Nitro Sporthorses
Oct 12 @ 8:00 am

Our 40 Something Cowgirls are heading out to Nitro Sporthorses to play Aliens and Astronauts with Big Country Equestrian Club in their Fall Show!

Please look for the flyer on FB or reach out to Big Country Equestrian Club about registration and classes.

Oct
15
Tue
Abilene, TX- Attending Bunco For Breast Cancer @ Abilene Convention Center
Oct 15 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Join our Cowgirls for a great cause! Hendricks’ Bunco for Breast Cancer is a long time tradition here in Abilene. This year’s theme is the Roaring 20’s!!! Get your flapper dresses ladies!
Our table will have 16 seats. Each of us will pre-pay our chapter Treasurer, Babe Chambers, to secure your spot.
* Registration fee is $35/person paid to Babe Chambers. 16 spots at our table.

Oct
24
Thu
Abilene, TX- Attending TTCC Fall Riders Clinic @ Four Sisters Ranch
Oct 24 @ 6:33 pm – Oct 25 @ 7:33 pm

Join our 40 Something Cowgirls as members of Texas Trail Challenge Club fine tune their skills in this Fall Riders Clinic. Please reach out to TTCC directly for reservations, TRCC memberships and fee information.

Oct
26
Sat
Abilene, TX- Attending TTCC Monster Mash @ Four Sisters Ranch
Oct 26 @ 12:00 pm – Oct 27 @ 6:00 pm

Join our 40 Something Cowgirls as members of Texas Trail Challenge Club spend a weekend testing their skills on miles of trails and obstacles. Please reach out to TTCC directly for reservations, TRCC memberships and fee information.

Abilene, TX Western Women of Inspiration Ministry Retreat @ Rafter L Ranch (Coleman, TX) @ Rafter L Ranch
Oct 26 @ 2:00 pm – Oct 27 @ 3:00 pm

Come on out for a weekend of celebrating Jesus! Plus, horseback (trail riding and obstacle course), some fellowship, testimonials and a devotional on Sunday.

Please bring proof of a negative Coggins prior to off-loading horse on ranch property. Check in will be @ 2pm on Saturday 26 Oct 2024, check out will be @ 2pm on Sunday 27 Oct 2024. Primitive camping only. You may bring a generator and panels. Lori will assign meal items to bring for supper on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday.

Need/Want a stall for your horse? Please contact Terrie Eldred@ 325-636-7974. Stalls are self-clean and cost is $10. Please let Terrie know if you are bringing a very tall and/or large RV/LQ trailer.

Requesting no alcohol at this event.

Planning to “pass the hat” on Sunday for an offering to Rafter L ranch for allowing us to enjoy the beauty of the ranch and obstacle course.

Looking forward to a fun filled “girls” weekend.

Abilene, TX- Fire Pit Saturday @ Laura’s Place
Oct 26 @ 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
2
Sat
Farmersville TX @ Halloween Costume Parade Practice **DATE CHANGE** @ Whispering Oaks Farm & Ranch
Nov 2 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

As Rhonda Martin would say, this is going to “EPIC”!

We are planning a Halloween Costume Parade Practice in the neighborhood of Whispering Oaks Farm & Ranch!!  Our purpose is two-fold… to discuss Standard Parade Requirements, and to have some FUN while exposing all horses to parade activities!!  After you turn from Hwy 1529, look for the 40SC Banner and turn right into the large Outdoor Arena entrance.  Come early, be ready to ride out, and start our Parade Discussion by 10:00AM sharp.  Then, we will ride out on Parade Route at 11:00AM.  Please, no delays and lack of preparation.  We want to see you in your best Costume and full attire!  We are planning to have neighbors judge all entries!!  WE WILL HAVE PRIZES!!  And probably go afterward into Cooper for late lunch!?

Farmersville TX @ Tejano’s For Parade Practice Luncheon @ Tejano's Tex-Mex
Nov 2 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Secure your horses, load the crew, and meet us for Lunch at our favorite mexican restaurant!!

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
Abilene, TX- Attending TTCC Salute to the Troops @ C Bar Ranch
Nov 9 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Join our 40 Something Cowgirls as members of Texas Trail Challenge Club spend a weekend testing their skills on miles of trails and obstacles. Please reach out to TTCC directly for reservations, TRCC memberships and fee information.

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
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

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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.

May
1
Thu
Farmersville TX @ Romals and Reins Ranch Showdown @ NRS Event Center
May 1 @ 7:00 am – May 4 @ 10:00 pm

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.