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Apr
26
Fri
Abilene, TX POSTPONED-ranch sorting practice/Series @ Second chance cowboy church arena
Apr 26 @ 5:30 pm – Apr 27 @ 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

Apr
27
Sat
Abilene, TX- Attending Bluebonnet Festival @ Refuge Ranch
Apr 27 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Refuge Ranch is hosting Bluebonnet Festival!

Enjoy family fun with live music, local music, food, artists, a scavenger hunt and more. Visit myrefugeranch.org for more details.

May
3
Fri
Abilene, TX- Let’s Do Lunch @ Hickory Street Cafe
May 3 @ 12:00 pm

Join us for lunch at one of our favorite lunch spots Hickory Street Cafe! Can’t wait to see y’all there!

May
4
Sat
Green River, Wyoming – Attending Cabin Fever Run @ Sweetwater County Events Complex
May 4 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

The Cabin Fever Run is produced by Genesis Parker & Megan Matsuura, two members of the Green River Chapter of 40 Something Cowgirls.  The barrel races produced by thee two ladies are always well run, fun, family friendly, and a great time.

This race has $2000 added and is a 90% payback.

More information to be added as the event updated.

Estacada, OR -Attending Farm Fest @ Yamhill County Historical Society-Yamhill County Heritage Center
May 4 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

IF you have never seen old-time plowing down with horses or mules, OR even if you have, you DON’T want to miss this:

The Farm Fest & Plowing Competition is the largest plowing competition on the West Coast, with 20+ teams of draft horses and mules.

See demos and meet the teamsters. Join for a day of old-time farming fun at this year’s event with Pioneer Kids’ activities, tours of the museum and 1880’s Hutchcroft School, old-time music, food and more!

Admission is $8 for adults and free for kids under 12.

This event is put on by the Yamhill County Historical Society-Yamhill Valley Heritage Center.

Abilene, TX- Kentucky Derby Watch Party @ Melisa’s Place
May 4 @ 1:00 pm

Lets make big hats, ladies! We will watch the Kentucky Derby at Melisa’s. Bring a dish to share and your favorite drink.

May
7
Tue
Abilene, TX Cowgirl Roundup @ Johnson Park
May 7 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

We are meeting at the lake. Please bring a lawn chair and your meal of choice.

May
9
Thu
Abilene, TX- Western Heritage Classic @ Taylor County Expo Center
May 9 @ 12:00 pm – May 12 @ 12:00 pm

Join our cowgirls at the Western Heritage Classic full of all kinds of entertainment! Food, rodeo, matched races, cook-offs, music and (my favorite) shopping!!!

Go any of these days for member points. Have fun!

Abilene, TX- WHC Parade @ Downtown Abilene
May 9 @ 6:30 pm

Join us as we ride in one of the big parades of the year! Western Heritage Classic is a long time tradition, so let’s come out loud and proud!

Parade starts at 6:30 so expect lineup to be around 5pm.

May
11
Sat
Abilene, Tx- Attending Rustic Farm De-Spook Clinic @ Rockin Wild Ranch
May 11 – May 12 all-day

De-spook clinics coming in May!! Taught by mounted patrol instructors. Covered arena, limited to 15 participants. Just a few spots left. Text your email address to 254-979-7433 to receive your registration packet. Stalls and limited hookups available.

Info copied from Rockin Wild Ranch’s Facebook post. Please contact them directly at the number listed above for more info. Flyer available on Facebook.

 

May
16
Thu
Spanaway, WA: Attending 2024 Cross State Ride @ Palouse to Cascades
May 16 – Jun 1 all-day

Please visit https://www.johnwaynetrailride.com/rideinformation to learn more about the 2024 Cross State Ride.

40SC Bev Court will have the roster.

May
17
Fri
Abilene, TX ranch sorting practice/Series @ Second chance cowboy church arena
May 17 @ 5:30 pm – May 18 @ 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

Estacada, OR – Monthly Meeting @ Double Dragon Chinese Restaurant
May 17 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

It’s time to get together for some yummy food and GREAT Sisterhood!!!

Put on your thinking caps and lets talk about the adventures we would like to have with our ponies, or even maybe some without them.

There will be a raffle drawing sometime during the meeting; tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. Ya never know what you have the chance to win. Bring a “new” friend and get a free raffle ticket.

Hope to see ya there!!

Green River, Wyoming – Attending Jim Hicks Clinic
May 17 @ 7:30 pm – May 19 @ 8:30 pm

Jim welcomes both western & english riders.  Whether your horse is under saddle or still in the ground work stages of training, Jim is very well versatile and knowledgeable.

Come prepared to answer the question, “What do you want to learn/work on?”  Jim wants to help you with your goals and that is why he does one hour one-on-one sessions.

A one hour session with your horse is $160.

If you chose not to bring a horse there is a $25 per day audit fee.  Clinic participants are welcome to audit all riders sessions at no additional charge.

Sessions start at 9am and go until 5pm, with a one hour lunch break from noon to 1pm.

Participants must prepay in advance to reserve their spot.

May
18
Sat
Estacada, OR – Attending Extreme Trail Sports Obstacle Course and In Hand @ Tamarind Ranch LLC
May 18 @ 7:30 am – 4:00 pm

This is a day event put on by Extreme Trail Sports. Great for those new to the sport. Day rentals for stalls are available and should be reserved when you register but stalls will be paid for the day of the event.

ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:00pm, PST

Saturday Morning: In-Hand event obstacles are completed dismounted. You may be saddled, halters with leads are recommended. All non-riding equines are welcome to compete.

Saturday Afternoon: Obstacle Course is a mounted event in an area/field. A saddle (treeless included) and headstall with reins are required. All riding disciplines are welcome.

There is a variety of terrain throughout the property. The facility has gravel roads throughout. The arena has sand footing. The trails have dirt, mixed gravel, wooded area, and lots of trees.

FEES:

Obstacle Course: $24-$44

In Hand: $24-$44

Continental Breakfast: $5 donation

Lunch: $8 donation for beef chili and chicken enchilada chili with chips and drinks

In addition to the registration fee paid to ETS, a $10 facility fee will be collected the day of the event to support the ranch.

Awards:

1st-6th place Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced

1st-3rd place Junior (age 13-17)

1st-3rd place Youngin’ (age 7-12) and

1st place Newcomer.

7:30-8:45 Arrival check-in; 8:00 Judge Meeting; 9:00 Rider Meeting; 10:00 First riders out on the In Hand Course; LUNCH after you ride-at your convenience; 12-1:15 Rider check-in for Mounted Obstacle Course; Awards; 1:30 Rider Meeting; 2:00 First riders out on Mounted Obstacle Course; Awards.

Green River, Wyoming – Attending Confidence Clinic @ Sweetwater County Events Complex
May 18 @ 8:00 am – May 19 @ 6:00 pm

Green River 40 Something Cowgirl, Kari Moneyhun, has teamed up with Sara Lowe of Sagebrush Training to offer a two-day confidence clinic focusing on ranch and trail obstacles.  These clinic are fun, encouraging, and full of laughter.  Sagebrush Sara works on building each rider up and strengthening your relationship with your horse.

Cost is $400 for the two day clinic.  Current 40 Something Cowgirl members get a 10% discount!

SPACE IS LIMITED

Pre-register by 5/1/24, $200 non-refundable deposit is required.  Remainder due one week before the event.

To register call/text Kari Moneyhun at 206-819-5274

Abilene, TX Gymkhana @ Nitro Sport horses
May 18 @ 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
May
24
Fri
Abilene, TX- Fire Pit Friday @ Laura’s Place
May 24 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Join us around the fire pit at Laura’s! We will snack, have drinks and catch up. Please bring a snack to share and BYOB.

May
31
Fri
Green River, Wyoming – Attending Western Shooters Council Mounted Shooting
May 31 @ 8:00 am – Jun 2 @ 6:00 pm

Mounted Shooting is the nation’s fastest growing equestrian sport.  Competitors wearing two single-action 45 caliber guns race against the clock, navigating through a variety of course patterns while shooting at balloons.

Competitors dress up in “Golden Era” cowboy clothing.

Jun
3
Mon
Green River, Wyoming – Wyoming High School State Finals Rodeo @ Sweetwater County Events Complex - Indoor Arena
Jun 3 @ 8:00 am – Jun 8 @ 2:00 pm

Monday June 3rd – Queen Contest TBA

Tuesday June 4th – 8am 1st go Reined Cow Horse & Cutting  – indoor arena

3pm 2nd Go Reined Cow Horse & Cutting – indoor arena

Wednesday June 5th – 7am Final Go Reined Cow Horse & Cutting

10am 1st Go 1st Performance  Rodeo action – Main  Arena Grandstand

6pm 1st Go 2nd Performance Rodeo Action – Main Arena  Grandstand

Thursday June 6th – 9am 2nd Go 1st Performance Rodeo Action – Main Arena Grandstand

Noon – 4pm Shooting Sports – Shooting Range

6pm 2nd Go 2nd Performance – Main Arena Grandstand

Friday June 7th – 8:30am Queen Coronation  – Main Arena Grandstand

9:15am Grand Entry – Main Arena Grandstand

9:30am Qualifying Round Performance  – Main Arena Grandstand

Jun
7
Fri
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

Green River, Wyoming – Attending 36th Annual Overland Stage Stampede Rodeo @ Green River Arena
Jun 7 @ 6:00 pm – Jun 8 @ 10:00 pm

Kick summer off with an evening of rodeo action.  From the classic event of bareback riding, saddle bronc, the fan favorite of bull riding, the pretty gals and fast horses of barrel racing and all the timed events as well.

Gates open at 6pm and rodeo action kicks off at 7pm.

 

 

Jun
21
Fri
Spanaway, WA: Attending Buck Brannaman Clinic @ Washington Horsemen Tacoma Unit
Jun 21 – Jun 23 all-day

Contact [email protected] for roster information.

Spanaway, WA: Hosting Weekend at Traci’s @ Private Residence
Jun 21 – Jun 23 all-day

Cowgirl Traci will host the chapter for another weekend of camping and riding. Members only event. Message us for location information.

Jul
10
Wed
Green River, Wyoming – National High School Finals Rodeo @ Sweetwater County Events Complex - Indoor Arena
Jul 10 @ 8:00 am – Jul 20 @ 7:00 pm

Come out and support all the contestants vying for a national title at the super bowl of High School rodeo.  Contestants will be from across the United States, 5 Canadian Provinces, Australia, Mexico, & New Zealand.  The rodeo will showcase rodeo athletes as they compete for national titles as well as scholarship over $375,00.

Along with the rodeo action there will be a trade show and food vendors.

Jul
13
Sat
Spanaway, WA: Attending ETS Froniter Obstacle Course @ Fronier Park
Jul 13 – Jul 14 all-day
Jul
26
Fri
Green River, Wyoming – Attending Red Desert Roundup Rodeo @ Sweetwater County Events Complex - Main Grandstands
Jul 26 @ 6:00 pm – Jul 27 @ 10:30 pm

Enjoy rodeo action at the professional level at the Red Desert Roundup PRCA Rodeo.

From the classic events of Saddle Bronc , bareback, the fan favorite of bull riding, and the pretty girls & fast horses of barrel racing.  Don’t forget the classic timed events of team roping, steer wrestling, and calf roping.

Pre Show events may vary but they usually have mutton busting, teen cash scramble, and the adult cash scramble.

Jul
28
Sun
Green River, Wyoming – Attending Sweetwater/Daggett County Fair @ Sweetwater County Events Complex
Jul 28 @ 12:00 pm – Aug 4 @ 11:00 pm

 

 

Join in on the fun of the local county fair.  From livestock shows to fair food, exhibits, vendors, the carnival and concerts there is a little bit of something for everyone.

See y’all at the fair

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!

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
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
18
Fri
Green River, Wyoming – Attending Power of Pink Barrel Race @ Sweetwater County Events Complex - Indoor Arena
Oct 18 @ 4:00 pm – Oct 20 @ 6:30 pm

Save the dates for the 3rd Annual “Power of Pink Barrel Race”.  The dates will be Friday October 18th through Sunday October 20th.

This is another great barrel race produced by Genesis Parker & Megan Matsuura, two members of the Green River Chapter of 40 Something Cowgirls.

A great race for a great cause, well ran, fun for the entire family, and a great time in the saddle.

90% will go back into the POT!!!!    Added Money To be announced when made available

Will add more information as it comes available.

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
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.

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.

Jan
1
Wed
Abilene, TX- New Years Trail Ride @ Kemper Ranch
Jan 1 @ 1:00 pm

Join us as we celebrate the new 2025 year on the trail!

We are heading out to beautiful Kemper Ranch for a day of trails and fun!
Details available as we get closer to this event.