Calendar

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Sep
26
Thu
Green River, Wyoming – Paint and Create “Ostrich”
Sep 26 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Join the 40 Something Cowgirls as they test their artistic abilities.  At this event we will be painting a cute “Ostrich”.  The event will be held at Sante Fe Southwest Grill on September 26, 2024 from 6pm to 8:30pm.  The $35 ticket includes everything you need:  2.5hrs of painting, stencils, 16×20 stretched canvas to take home, your own easel to work on, paint, brushes, aprons, and help from the artist so you can enjoy your masterpiece.

Purchase tickets at: www.wyopaintandcreate.com

Don’t forget about great music, food & drink (at your expense).

Sep
28
Sat
Columbia Basin, WA – Walk Trot Triathlon @ Benton City Jr Fair & Rodeo
Sep 28 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Walk Trot Triathlon
Open to all level of riders.
This is a Buckle Series for 4 age Divisions in 3 shows
All proceeds benefit Benton Franklin 4-H
All equine enthusiast and guest are welcome to participate, watch or volunteer to help out.
Any questions or would like to sign up please send an
Email: [email protected]
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
Columbia Basin, WA – Steve Rother Horsemanship 3-day clinic @ Franklin Country Saddle Club
Oct 4 @ 8:00 am – Oct 6 @ 5:00 pm

Pasco, WA: Excel with Horses 3-Day Clinic

Are you looking to develop more confidence, control, and success with your horse? Do you want to work towards a true partnership with your horse, built on respect and trust? In this clinic Steve will help you attain these goals and become the natural leader that your horse needs you to be.

REGISTER NOW at https://schoolofhorse.com/product/clinic-deposit/ Clinic Host: Cathy Ricard Phone: 509-521-0886 Email: [email protected] Dates: October 4-5-6 Location: Franklin County Saddle Club, 2801 N. Rd 60, Pasco, WA Cost: school of

Horse club member $505. Non-member $675 Arena Fee: $45 Haul in fee: $5 horse/per day if not stalled Stalls: $20/day Camping: $20/night There are 2 sessions per day, AM is green rider or green horse or anyone that is new to Steve’s program.

Afternoon session is for returning students of Steve’s program that are comfortable with loping, stopping, turns and more advance maneuvers. This clinic is designed to be an overall learning experience that builds on several aspects of communication, confidence, respect, trust, impulsion, and performance. The clinic is open to people of all skill levels and disciplines, beginner to advanced are welcome.  We also welcome horses of all ages and breeds.

Columbia Basin, WA. Fall Trail Ride @ Bennington Lake
Oct 4 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

It’s Fall ya’ll!

Join us for a beautiful Fall morning ride at Bennington Lake in Walla Walla.

https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/bennington-lake

Check out the link if you are not familiar with this place. TrailMeister also has a great write up on it.

The trails are easy and the views pretty!

Boot in stirrup at 10:00am Cowgirls only but if you have a friend who may be interested in joining, bring them along.

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.

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.

Estacada, OR – Monthly Roundup Meeting @ Smokey Hearth Restaurant Bar & Grill
Oct 11 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Come join us for dinner and a time to discuss upcoming events. We need to wrap up final thoughts for the Harvest Obstacle Course fundraiser.  This is gonna be such a fun event. Please come with your thinking hats on. Bring along other ideas of things you would like to do as a group! Remember, it can be anything–doesn’t have to include the horses.

Also, ya might want to bring cash for the raffle drawing. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5.

Hope to see ya there!!

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.

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
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
17
Thu
Columbia Basin, WA – October Monthly Chapter Roundup @ Sterlings
Oct 17 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
40SC October Round Up
Time: 05:30pm for social / 6:30 – 7:30 to go over the agenda
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
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
Columbia Basin, WA – October BMMO @ Chamna Natural Reserve @ Mt Adams Horse Camp
Oct 26 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Mounted orienteering is one of the most challenging and exciting equestrian sports! It is similar to a treasure hunt that tests your horsemanship and map and compass skills.
Bring a compass, hit the trail with friends and enjoy the hunt!
No Alcohol, dogs or smoking are permitted horses and/mules must be at least 3 years of age
Contact: Bethany Holmes 509-240-0989
                 Zenada Voss 509-956-8012
                 Cassandra Van Atta 509-863-9202
                 Jenny Knowles 509-520-7912
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
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
21
Thu
Columbia Basin, WA – November Monthly Chapter Roundup @ Sterlings
Nov 21 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
40SC May Round Up
Time: 05:30pm for social / 6:30 – 7:30 to go over the agenda
Having a gift exchange after the meeting – $25.00
Last meeting for the year
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
Troup, TX: Train Robber Ranch @ Train Robber Ranch
May 1 @ 12:00 pm – May 4 @ 11:00 am

Come join us for our second annual Train Rober Ranch ride! We will be limiting the ride to 15 cowgirls. LQ hookups are LIMITED as well. Get on the list early if you would like to come! Contact Brittany for more information!