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Sep
20
Fri
Abilene, TX- Attending BMR Sip and Paint @ Buffalo Mountain Ranch
Sep 20 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Our friends at Buffalo Mountain Ranch are hosting a Sip and Paint Night! This is a BYOB event with all art supplies provided.
Space is limited so reach out to Heather Ledbetter with Buffalo Mountain Ranch to pay for your spot.
Please reach out to Heather directly to answer questions about the event. Liesa can answer any questions regarding 40 Something Cowgirls in attendance.

Estacada, OR – Monthly Roundup Meeting @ Fir Valley Pour House
Sep 20 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Come join us for dinner and a time to discuss upcoming events. This meeting will be a great time to brainstorm the Harvest Obstacle Course fundraiser we would like to have. 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!!

Sep
21
Sat
Benbrook TX -DATE CHANGE Monthly Trail Ride @ Dutch Branch Park
Sep 21 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Too much RAIN and the trailer parking looks dicey for the ride. Date change!

We ride out promptly at 9 am! Trailer parking behind the Benbrook Stables. turn on Stevens Road to access (right off 377-Dutch Branch Park entrance) then left on Lake Shore.

be prepared to swim with your horse!

Lunch after at 3 Parrots. Dutch treat.

Wylie, TX – Fall Playday Series @ 1219 Cattle Company
Sep 21 @ 9:00 am

1219 CATTLE COMPANY & 40 SOMETHING COWGIRLS, WYLIE PRESENTS 2024 FALL PLAYDAY SERIES

Books open at 9AM Events begin at 10AM

Age groups: 6 & under, 7-12, 13-18, 19-39, 40 & over

Events: Poles, Straights Barrels, Cloverleaf Barrels, 2 Mystery Events

Playday series dates: September 7, September 21, October 12, October 26, November 9, November 23, December 7, and December 21.

High point buckles for each age group! **MUST ATTEND 6 OUT OF 8 TO QUALIFY.**

Cost: $10 an event or 5 for $40 cash or zelle

Come join us if you can!  We always have a wonderful time!

Plan to join us for lunch after the playday Keep an eye out on the calendar for the location.

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.

Wylie, TX – Lunch and Laughs @ El Manna
Sep 21 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Join us lunch and a good time. The menu offers dinner and lunch options. Come join us for a large glass of sweet tea and great conversation!

 

Sep
22
Sun
Wylie, TX End of Summer Pool Party/Meet & Greet @ Cowgirl Kelly's Hose
Sep 22 @ 4:00 pm

We are going to do something a little different……Today is the 1st day of Fall so we are going to say goodbye to summer and start the Fall season off right by having one last pool party at Cowgirl Kelly’s house. We will also include our monthly meeting this day. Rsvp Christy at 469-682-6207 for address for we do not publicize personal addresses on public events.

Bring a dish to share along with whatever drink you would like to have. Also bring your towel and maybe even your own folding chair. Hope to see you all there!

 

Sep
25
Wed
Benbrook, TX Wednesday Trail Ride NEW DATE @ Bob Jones Park
Sep 25 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

♥We Ride out at 10:00.  There is a port-a-potty and water for the horses.  Bring a snack and plenty of water.  We will probably get to swim. This is a very easy, sandy trail in the woods with creek crossings.  Hope to see you there. 1.5-2 rating

Sep
27
Fri
Wylie, TX Attending 4 Pen Jackpot @ Hopkins County Civic Center
Sep 27 @ 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Anyone can participate in this event so if you want to come out and ride let us know.  Covered arena, plenty of parking space.  If you don’t have anyone to ride with there will be plenty of us there to ride with you. Come on out and give it a try!

Benbrook TX – Rutledge Patient Trail Ride @ Rocky Creek Park
Sep 27 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Come join us as we assist Rutledge clients enjoy the benefits of equine therapy. We will not be riding, but will be assisting young adults who are undergoing cancer treatments. Whether riding the trails or grooming horses, we need cowgirls there to help.

Patients will book through Rutledge at the direction of their medical advisers.

Sep
28
Sat
Wylie, TX Participating in Cowgirl RoundUp @ Hopkins County Civic Center
Sep 28 @ 9:00 am – Sep 29 @ 3:15 pm

It’s that time again!!  We have so much fun participating in Cowgirl RoundUp you really don’t want to miss!

Bar Double G Quarter Horses Presents Cowgirl RoundUp.

$250 a rider/$1000 a team.

Fun time spent with fellow cowgirls and your horse.

Events: (Subject to change)  Four Pen, Trailer Load, Calf Brand, 3 Gate Sort, Ranch Sort.

Special Awards For: Iron Cowgirl, Cowgirl With Class, and Ultimate Ranch Horse.

Stalls, RV Spots and Shavings Available at additional cost.

 

Wylie, TX – Donuts in Downtown McKinney @ McKinney Stables
Sep 28 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Come meet us at the McKinney Stables off 380 and come get donuts in downtown McKinney.

Meet us at 10:00am and be ready to ride out by 10:30am. We will ride to Donuts R More at 101 N. Mcdonald St. STE 101, McKinney, TX 75069.  After donuts, we will ride through downtown McKinney and enjoy the weather and the small town downtown atmosphere.

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!

Benbrook TX – Attending 7th Annual Fall Gala @ SPJST
Sep 28 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Join us as we support Runnin’ Free Ranch at their Fall Gala! Live and silent auction, games, music and food. Your $40 per person ticket includes dinner and two complimentary drinks (beer or wine). For more information, contact Amy Dojahn at 214-399-4270

Sep
29
Sun
Benbrook, TX Sunday Ride @ LBJ GRASSLANDS/TADRA TRAIL HEAD
Sep 29 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

LBJ Grasslands ride.  Approx 9 miles.   Some of the girls may go ride Saturday and spend the night.  You will have to coordinate Saturday on GroupMe.  Sunday’s ride out time is 10:00.  The difficulty level is a 2.5.  Kristin Jaffe will be trail guide Sunday.  She knows LBJ very well.   Her contact info is here.

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
3
Thu
Wylie, TX – Breakfast get together @ Whataburger
Oct 3 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Come out and have breakfast with us before we gas up and head out to T Bar S Horse camp.

Wylie, TX – Shopping trip @ Cowboy Headquarters
Oct 3 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Join us at Cowboy Headquarters for some last-minute shopping before we head to T Bar S Horse Camp!

Wylie, TX Annual TBarS Camping Trip @ TBarS Horse Camp
Oct 3 @ 1:00 pm – Oct 6 @ 1:00 pm

We pack up and head to TBarS on October 3rd!! This is one of our favorite places to camp!  If you haven’t made it a point to go, you really should.  We normally have so many going that we reserve the entire campsite.  However, this year there were only 10 spots available out of the 16 and I believe we have filled those already. So, if you want to join us let us know and we can see if we can add you to our campsite or see if they had someone back out on their reservations.

We usually try to caravan so we will make plans for that the closer we get.

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
6
Sun
Benbrook TX -Monthly Trail Ride @ Dutch Branch Park
Oct 6 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

We ride out promptly at 9 am! Trailer parking behind the Benbrook Stables. turn on Stevens Road to access (right off 377-Dutch Branch Park entrance) then left on Lake Shore.

be prepared to swim with your horse!

Lunch after at 3 Parrots. Dutch treat.

Benbrook TX – Monthly Meeting @ 3 Parrots
Oct 6 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

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

Wylie, TX – Lunch break @ Los Ranchos Mexican Restaurant
Oct 6 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Come join us for lunch before the drive home. Lots of laughter and good times will be had! This is a Wylie tradition to eat here after our trips to T Bar S Horse Camp.

 

Oct
9
Wed
Benbrook TX – Attending Christmas in Cowtown @ Will Rogers Memorial Center
Oct 9 @ 5:00 pm – Oct 13 @ 5:44 pm

Save the dates! Great shopping opportunity! The proceeds benefit women and children charities in Tarrant County. Details as they become available!

 

for additional info http://Christmasincowtown.com

Oct
10
Thu
Wylie, TX Monthly Meet & Greet @ Cedar Hollow Winery & Vineyard
Oct 10 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Come join us for an evening full of fun, laughter, and planning of future events.  Cedar Hollow Winery is a very welcoming place for a gathering with great food and tasty wine along with the most amazing employees who make you feel at home.

Bring your ideas to the table for fun things to do with or without our horses. We need to plan our Christmas party, for that will be upon us soon!!

We will also do our raffle for an awesome prize. 1 ticket for $5 or 5 tickets for $20. If you would like an extra ticket to better your chances with the purchase of your ticket/tickets bring a bag of candy that we will donate to a local cowboy church for their trunk or treat.

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.

Wylie, TX Fall Playday Series @ 1219 Cattle Company
Oct 12 @ 9:00 am

1219 CATTLE COMPANY & 40 SOMETHING COWGIRLS, WYLIE PRESENTS 2024 FALL PLAYDAY SERIES

Books open at 9AM Events begin at 10AM

Age groups: 6 & under, 7-12, 13-18, 19-39, 40 & over

Events: Poles, Straights Barrels, Cloverleaf Barrels, 2 Mystery Events

Playday series dates: September 7, September 21, October 12, October 26, November 9, November 23, December 7, and December 21.

High point buckles for each age group! **MUST ATTEND 6 OUT OF 8 TO QUALIFY.**

Cost: $10 an event or 5 for $40 cash or zelle

Come join us if you can!  We always have a wonderful time!

Plan to join us for lunch after the playday Keep an eye out on the calendar for the location.

Benbrook TX – Attending Trick or Trot @ Alice Walton Cowgirl Park
Oct 12 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Come join us for this fun, family friendly event! We will have a sponsor table and will help kids with crafts, etc. bring your kids, dogs, etc.!

come in costume if you like, or have your kids/ grandkids come in costume. There is a contest. There will be food trucks (food for purchase).

Wylie, TX – Cowgirl lunch after Play day @ Sidekicks
Oct 12 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us for lunch at Sidekicks right after our play day. They are one of our favorite places in the area.  Let’s support this local business like they have supported us!

Oct
13
Sun
Wylie, TX – Donuts in Downtown McKinney @ McKinney Stables
Oct 13 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Come meet us at the McKinney Stables off 380 and come get donuts in downtown McKinney.

Meet us at 10:00am and be ready to ride out by 10:30am. We will ride to Donuts R More at 101 N. Mcdonald St. STE 101, McKinney, TX 75069.  After donuts, we will ride through downtown McKinney and enjoy the weather and the small town downtown atmosphere.

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
Benbrook TX- Cowgirl Connection @ National Cowgirl Museum
Oct 17 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Join us at our favorite museum as we hear from the one of the inductees. Light bites. RSVP to the museum if you are a member. [email protected]

Oct
18
Fri
Benbrook TX – C Bar Ride @ C BAR RANCH
Oct 18 @ 10:00 am – Oct 21 @ 2:00 pm

C Bar Ranch is one of our favorite places to go! This is a weekend trip but you can come for a day or stay for the weekend.  You must call Ms Martha to make reservations for a campsite. 254-749-6962 [email protected].  Difficulty level is between a 2 & a 3.  There are lots of trails.  Should make for a very fun weekend.

Oct
19
Sat
Wylie, TX – W.E. Stampede Group Trail ride @ TRACE TRAILS
Oct 19 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am

Join us for the W.E. Stampede Trail Ride at Trace Trails in Athens, TX.  We will be meeting at the field at 9:30am.  Bring a cooler or sack lunch and we will eat either on the trail or when we are done.

$5 per person at time of entry.

*cash, check, or PayPal only*

**FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT WADE EARP THROUGHFACEBOOK MESSENGER**

*If you are riding one of Wade’s horses, please make arrangements with him ahead of time and be at the barn by 8:00am to help get ready and load.

*subject to change based on weather*

Oct
20
Sun
Wylie, TX Attending Cowgirl Challenge & 2 person penning @ Cooke County Cowboy Church
Oct 20 @ 1:00 pm

**For the Cowgirl Challenge Portion**  Must compete in all 4 events to win the average. 3 places paid for average winners. 2 places paid per event. Limited to 20 per age group. 15 and under- $125  16-39-$175  40 and over-$175 **or $50 per event**

sorting, Penning, barrel, timed trail       50% payback  (one horse-one rider rule for average winners)

New added event: 2 person penning.   Man, woman, or child. $30 per person.  Limited to 30 teams.  Pays one place for every 10 teams entered.

Covered arena, lots of parking!

Contact Rochelle Rondy at 989-763-3276 to reserve your spot.

It’s your choice, ride 1 event or all 5 events!

Follow “cowgirl challenge Gainesville Texas” on facebook for updates and rules.

 

Wylie, TX – Let’s have lunch @ Lindo Guanajuato Tex-Mex
Oct 20 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Come join us for lunch before the drive home. Lots of laughter and good times will be had! This is a Wylie tradition to eat here after our trips to Train Robber Ranch or T Bar S Horse Camp and before we head to our next adventure whether it be in Gainesville for the Cowgirl Challenge or Greenville for the Top Rail Cowboy Church play day series.

 

Wylie, TX – Dinner after Cowgirl Challenge @ Texas Roadhouse
Oct 20 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Come join us for dinner at Texas Roadhouse in Sherman after the Cowgirl Challenge in Gainsville! Lots of laughter and fun will be had. Plenty of parking for horse trailers at the rear of the building.

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
Wylie, TX – Fall Playday Series @ 1219 Cattle Company
Oct 26 @ 9:00 am

1219 CATTLE COMPANY & 40 SOMETHING COWGIRLS, WYLIE PRESENTS 2024 FALL PLAYDAY SERIES

Books open at 9AM Events begin at 10AM

Age groups: 6 & under, 7-12, 13-18, 19-39, 40 & over

Events: Poles, Straights Barrels, Cloverleaf Barrels, 2 Mystery Events

Playday series dates: September 7, September 21, October 12, October 26, November 9, November 23, December 7, and December 21.

High point buckles for each age group! **MUST ATTEND 6 OUT OF 8 TO QUALIFY.**

Cost: $10 an event or 5 for $40 cash or zelle

Come join us if you can!  We always have a wonderful time!

Plan to join us for lunch after the playday Keep an eye out on the calendar for the location.

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.

Wylie, TX – Saturday Lunch @ Local Fork
Oct 26 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Join us for lunch on Saturday and lets have a good time. The menu offers dinner and lunch options. Come join us for a large glass of sweet tea and great conversation!

 

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!

Wylie, TX Attending Cedar Hollow Winery’s 2nd Annual Cedar Hollow-ween @ Cedar Hollow Winery & Vineyard
Oct 26 @ 6:00 pm

**ADULTS ONLY COSTUME CONTEST EVENT**

This sounds like so much fun!!  Their costume contest will have multiple categories which will include but not limited to a couples/duo category.  It would be fun to maybe come up with a group idea and blow them away with it!! Let’s take home the win!

They will have live music with 380 Acoustics, food, and WINE.

Nov
3
Sun
Benbrook TX -Monthly Trail Ride @ Dutch Branch Park
Nov 3 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

We ride out promptly at 10 am! 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
Nov 3 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

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