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Apr
10
Wed
Benbrook TX – Participating in 2024 Virtual Tevis Cup Ride @ Virtual Ride
Apr 10 @ 9:09 pm – Jul 21 @ 10:09 pm

Time to start riding, cowgirls! We have a team for the 2024 Virtual Tevis Cup ! To get on the roster, we need your name, current 40SC member number and the bib number assigned to you through the sign up link below, in addition to the total mileage ridden. If you do not have a horse, you can also participate by walking/ running the 100 miles.
You can screen shot the app with your mileage, in addition to the sign up response with your bib number. There will be one roster for this event!

if you would like some support for your efforts, you are welcome to join the Benbrook Team! Team name “Fabulous Disasters” and the password is “Benbrook1”

https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=93635&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

May
1
Wed
Benbrook TX – Mammogram May
May 1 @ 8:00 am – Jun 15 @ 5:00 pm

It’s time to get those TaTas checked out, cowgirls. If you are in our area, you can book through Texas Healthcare, or you can go to your favorite place. How do you get on the roster? Take a selfie and send it to us! This is a BYOB event for sure!

FW area can call 817-250-1811 or book online at https://www.texashealth.org/Health-and-Wellness/Women-and-Infants/Schedule-a-Screening-Mammogram

May
4
Sat
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.

Benbrook TX – Tree Planting @ Casa de Darks
May 4 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us at Lori’s house as we plant a tree as a memorial to her husband. We will swim after (weather permitting).

bring snacks to share and BYOB.  Let’s get our tribe together to share this special event.

May
5
Sun
Benbrook TX -LOCATION CHANGE Monthly Trail Ride @ Cartwright Park
May 5 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

PLEASE NOTE LOCATION CHANGE! We have to move the ride this month only (we hope). Dutch Branch has had too much rain to park the trailers.

We ride out promptly at 10am!

Lunch after at 3 Parrots. Dutch treat.

Benbrook TX – Monthly Meeting @ 3 Parrots
May 5 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

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

Marysville, WA – Go as a group to 5 Star Horsemanship study group
May 5 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
*Limited space!!! Reserve now.
Have you ever wondered why ground work exercises are practiced? Or how do they transfer to your saddle work? This is the group for you! Western or English disciplines will benefit.
This month is a groundwork only class. We will be in a covered arena. Halter your horse and join us! You will need a rope halter if you have one and recommended (flat halter will work), and a lead rope at least 15′. Optional gear: stick/string, flag.
Please text, call, or FB message to confirm and get information about haul in and facility
Kim McClelland. 425-248-3861
Class is $40 per horse/handler. $10 for haul-in
May
8
Wed
Benbrook TX – attending The Cowgirl Gathering @ Cowtown Coliseum
May 8 @ 2:25 am – May 12 @ 3:25 am

Koi the National Cowgirl Museum for the world’s richest event in women’s rodeo. A schedule of events is available  online. This is an amazing event and has so many opportunities for women competitors!

To get on our roster, take a selfie and private message us! Let’s support our rodeo partners!

 

 

May
9
Thu
Benbrook TX-PRIVATE Event Chapter retreat @ Lazy TK Ranch
May 9 @ 3:30 pm – May 12 @ 4:30 pm

Annual chapter retreat to Lazy TK Ranch. Cost TBA. Limited space, please RSVP. Private event for our chapter.

May
10
Fri
Marysville, WA – Go as a group – Greg Eliel Clinic @ Ride-N-Shine Farm
May 10 @ 9:00 am – May 13 @ 5:00 pm
CLINIC IS FULL! Waitlist welcome!
👉🏼Auditors welcome w/reservation
Horsemanship, Leadership, & Life!
Spring Sessions w/Greg Eliel
4 Day Format – Friday May 10th – Monday May 13th
$800 Includes: 4 Day session (either AM/PM class, overnight paddock for your horse, lunch daily, and one group dinner.
$300 non refundable deposits will be accepted beginning Jan 1st 2023. Final payment is due no later than 60 days prior to the clinic. Upon making final payment there will be no refunds unless a replacement can be found.
Payments can be made to:
Venmo – @olygranger
PayPal – paypal.me/olygranger
Zelle – 206-498-6939
Email questions: [email protected]
👉🏼Auditors welcome! $35 per day or $125 all 4 days includes lunch!
Pre registration is requested.
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Greg Eliel – Horsemanship, Leadership,& Life! What’s not to love about Greg!! We are so lucky to be able to host such a wonderful horseman at our farm!! 🙂
Whether you are an experienced equestrian looking to bring your horse to a more advanced level, or less experienced and looking to feel more confident with your horse day-to-day! Greg’s tailored approach and master communication skills will help you work through challenges to reach those goals.
AM Class 9:00am – Noon
Horsemanship 1
Excellent for someone new to working with Greg, young horses, or green horses.
Immersion and Refinement Classes will give you and your horse the opportunity to learn together with Greg. You’ll be working toward developing an understanding of how your horse learns, as well as acquiring the tools to build a solid foundation from feel. This is the beginning of a new relationship together.
Phase One: In Immersion the foundation in groundwork will help to build a secure, confident, relaxed, and supple horse. Followed by applying the groundwork to the saddle, the rider will now begin to reap the benefits from the new foundation, helping the horse to move away from the slightest amount of feel. You will learn how to meet the horse’s needs and to speak to the horses in their language, the horse and rider have a much greater potential of reaching goals for any discipline in harmony.
Phase Two: The refinement phase we will start to focus more on the individual discipline and goals of each horse and rider combination
PM Class 1:30pm-4:30pm
H1/H2 –
*Host will determine best class for each participant.
Private 1 hr lessons available: $150 per hour.
Friday-Saturday-Sunday – Monday @ 5:00pm
Tuesday May 14th – All day
Looking for more information on Greg. Please visit https://www.gregeliel.com/ See less
Sports
Clearview, Washington
May
11
Sat
Spanaway, WA: Monthly Meeting and Fun Ride
May 11 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Event being held at private residence. Please message us for locaiton. Location has arena and several acres of trailes. Plan for some fun arena games.

We’ll discuss upcoming events (Rodeo Parking, Weekend at Traci’s, and Beach Trip) at this meeting.

Hope to see you there.
May
15
Wed
Marysville, WA – Monthly Roundup @ Christ The King Lutheran Church
May 15 @ 6:45 pm – 8:30 pm
Come to our 40 Something Cowgirls monthly meeting! We are a group of over 40 (and 50 and 60 something) gals who love horses. We do all kinds of activities including clinics, trail rides, horse play days, attend expos, see movies, have craft parties and anything else that’s fun! New faces are always welcome.
Learn about our national organization at https://40somethingcowgirls.com/
6:45-7 Doors Open
7-7:30 Meeting
7:30-8 Special Topic
8-8:30 Social
Feel free to bring a snack or something to share for the social but not required.
Enter through side door at right side of building where the picnic tables are
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
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!!

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.

Benbrook, TX -Saturday Ride @ Trophy Club Pk
May 18 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

We ride out at 11:00 weather permitting.  Lunch after at Hat Creek Cattle Co.  This is a very easy trail, very sandy.

Benbrook,TX Meet & Greet @ Hat Creek Cattle Co.
May 18 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Lunch and meet and greet after the ride.

Benbrook TX – “Ten in Texas” Movie @ TCU Music Center
May 18 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

This is a special screening of the “Ten in Texas” movie which benefits the National Cowgirl Museum.

For additional information and to purchase tickets, visit http:/

See you there!

May
19
Sun
Benbrook, TX Saturday Ride NEW DATE @ High Hope Ranch
May 19 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Come ride this beautiful Ranch in Glen Rose and explore the amazing Twin Falls Trail.  It is magical.

May
22
Wed
Benbrook, TX Wednesday Ride @ Mineral Wells State Park
May 22 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Come and join us for our Wednesday ride at Mineral Wells State Park just EAST of downtown Mineral Wells.  Not Weatherford, 180 & 71.  We ride out at 11:00.  Hope to see you there.

May
23
Thu
Benbrook TX- Cowgirl Connection @ National Cowgirl Museum
May 23 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

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

May
25
Sat
Benbrook, TX Saturday Ride @ Wyatt Ranch
May 25 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Have your Coggins.  This trail is a little rocky and we get to cross the river.  Very pretty.  Come join us.  We ride out at 11:00

May
26
Sun
Benbrook, TX Game Night @ Judy Greenway Residence
May 26 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Game night at Judy’s place!  Bring your $1 dollar bills for LCR.  & a few bucks to tip the cook.  BYOB Let’s party!  Yeehaw!

May
29
Wed
Benbrook, TX Wednesday Ride @ Rocky Creek Park
May 29 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Come and join us on our Wednesday ride at Rocky Creek Park.  We ride out at 11:00.

May
31
Fri
Benbrook TX – Rutledge Patient Trail Ride @ Rocky Creek Park
May 31 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 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.

Jun
1
Sat
Spanaway, WA: Roy Rodeo Parking @ Roy Pioneer Rodeo
Jun 1 @ 9:00 am – Jun 2 @ 1:30 pm
Our chapter is helping with parking on Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2nd. We need a minimum of 6 people each day (on horse or on foot). This is a rain or shine commitment. If you commit to helping, please follow through. Parkers need to be ready to go by 9 AM each day. The rodeo gates open at noon and the show starts at 1:30 both days. This will be a small fundraiser for our chapter. Each parker will recieve a ticket for entry to the rodeo and ticket for lunch.
All 40SC members are requested to wear a 40SC shirt. If you don’t have a 40SC shirt, a pink shirt will do.
Inviting our neighboring chapters to help.
Camping is available if folks would prefer to camp for the weekend.
Benbrook TX – PCSP Parade @ PCSP Parade Start
Jun 1 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Come join us as we kick off the Frontier Days Rodeo!

modified parade attire- Pink shirts and straw hat or helmet. Polo wraps . Parade starts at 6:30. Line up at 6 pm

Jun
2
Sun
Benbrook TX -Monthly Trail Ride @ Dutch Branch Park
Jun 2 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

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

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

Jun
4
Tue
Benbrook TX – PRCA Rodeo @ PCSP Rodeo Grounds
Jun 4 @ 5:13 pm – Jun 8 @ 6:13 pm

Great hometown Rodeo . Very family friendly. Take a selfie and message us to get added to the roster.

 

Tickets available at
http://PCSP.net

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
7
Sun
Benbrook TX -Monthly Trail Ride @ Dutch Branch Park
Jul 7 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

We ride out promptly at 10am! 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
Jul 7 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

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

Jul
13
Sat
Spanaway, WA: Attending ETS Froniter Obstacle Course @ Fronier Park
Jul 13 – Jul 14 all-day
Aug
3
Sat
Estacada, OR – Attending ETS Weekend Event @ Tamarind Ranch
Aug 3 @ 7:00 am – Aug 4 @ 12:00 pm

The Estacada chapter is attending the ETS Weekend EVENT. Check it out. Let’s fill ‘er up!!

ABOUT THE VENUE: Tamarind Ranch is a 25 acre property that hosts a sand round pen, 72×31 covered area with excellent footing. 15 acres of forested trails are available for trail rides and walks. Self contained/dry camping is allowed. Personal portable corrals are acceptable and can be set up near your campsites. We offer boarding that includes 5 stalls and 5 paddocks and 1 medical bay stall and pasture board. 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.

EVENT DETAILS: This 2 day event challenge will consist of 3 events: In hand, Obstacle Trail, and Trail Challenge.

Rentals for stalls and dry camping are available and should be reserved when you register. 5- 12×12 stalls, 5- 12×18 paddocks (not covered). 15 dry camping spots. Personal portable corrals are acceptable and can be set up near your campsites.

SCHEDULE: FRIDAY: Gates open on Friday 3:00-8:00pm.;  1:00pm Early arrival check in for camping set up; 6:00pm Pizza & salad dinner will be available. SATURDAY: 7-8:30am NEW ARRIVAL CHECK IN; 9am Rider Meeting. SUNDAY: 7-8:30am NEW ARRIVAL CHECK IN; 9am Rider Meeting.

SATURDAY MORNING: In hand: the event obstacles are completed dismounted. You may be saddled, halters with leads are recommended. All non-riding equines are welcome and encouraged to compete! With at least 8 obstacles in the event.

SATURDAY AFTERNOON: Obstacle Trail: Any combination of pasture, arena, and trail (2-4 miles) with at least 8 obstacles. Multiple horses per rider may be allowed at host discretion. Please verify with the Event Manager to see if their schedule will allow for multiple horses.

SUNDAY MORNING: Trail Challenge- A relaxing trail ride with judged obstacles placed in camp and on trail. Ride at a leisurely pace with friends and family. Enjoy the sites as you improve your horsemanship skills. With at least 6 or more obstacles along the trail. One horse and rider per event. This event will take place at Jamestown/Three Beats Farm across the street from Tamarind Ranch.

THE TERRAIN: There is a variety of terrain throughout the property.

Facility: Gavel roads throughout the property and entrance

Arena: Sand footing

Trails: Dirt, mixed gravel, wooded area, lots of trees

MEALS: Continental Breakfast $5 donation accepted for breakfast goodies; Lunch: $10 donation accepted for Beef chili and Chicken Enchilada Chili with chips and drinks; Friday Dinner: $10 donation accepted for Pizza & Salad with drink

AWARDS: Ribbons For: 1st-6th place Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced; 1st-3rd place Junior (age13-17); 1st-3rd place Youngin’ (age 7-12); 1st place Newcomer!

ADDITIONAL FEES: Payment for amenities reserved at the time of online registration are due DAY OF and are NOT collected at the time of online registration. This includes: stalls, paddocks (not covered), meals, and dry camping.

FEES:

Sat: In hand= $24-$44; Obstacle Trail= $27.50-$51; Sun: Trail Challenge= $31-$58

Friday dinner: $10; Saturday Continental: $5; Saturday Lunch: $10

12×12 stall with paddock: $25; 12×18 arena paddock (not covered): $15; 12×12 arena stall: $25

Ranch Fee: $10

Per night dry camping: $20

On-line registration closes Wednesday, July 31, 7:00pm

go to: equinetrailsports.com and choose the events option to find the event to register

contact: [email protected]; 559-696-4165

 

Aug
4
Sun
Benbrook TX -Monthly Trail Ride @ Dutch Branch Park
Aug 4 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

We ride out promptly at 10am! 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
Aug 4 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

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

Sep
12
Thu
Benbrook TX – Six RS Weekend @ Six RS Ranch
Sep 12 @ 3:30 pm – Sep 15 @ 4:30 pm

We are headed on vacation with our horses. Trail rides all weekend! There are hook ups for LQ trailers and room in the house if you don’t have a trailer to sleep in! Space is limited, so let us know if want in!
Cost will be updated once we have a final estimate of cowgirls attending. Lori Darks is our coordinator on this. Text her at +1 (443) 907-9531

Nov
9
Sat
Benbrook TX – Rutledge Fundraiser @ Lazy TK Ranch
Nov 9 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Cowhand challenge!(sorting, penning, etc). All proceeds go to Rutledge Cancer Foundation! We will have a chuck wagon lunch available for purchase . This event is a benefit. Cowgirls only will have buckles to the winning team. The open division will have a payout. 4 man teams. Pre registration is encouraged and there will be a $50. Plan on a silent auction and some 50/50 poker draws (bring cash). Sign up link to follow.

Dec
7
Sat
Benbrook TX – Christmas in the Stockyards Parade @ Fort Worth Stockyards
Dec 7 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Join us as we ring in the season at the stockyards. We will park in lot 5. Modified parade attire:
Black 40SC vest

white button down shirt

black saddle blanket

black hat

I will bring red bandannas

decorate your horse for Christmas!

Arrive between 2-3 pm. Line up is at 3:30 and the parade starts at 4.  Coggins is required!

Jan
17
Fri
Benbrook TX – FWSSR @ Dickies Arena
Jan 17 @ 5:00 pm – Feb 8 @ 7:00 pm

We love the stock show and Rodeo, we practically live there! If you go, take a selfie and we will add you to the roster. Specifically, we will do the following events:

 

Grand Entry 1/Go Pink night -be at trailer parking by 5:30 traditional parade attire

Grand Entry 1/TCU Night purple shirts, black 40SC vest

Grand Entry 1/Rutledge at 11 am performance arrive by 9:00 with long sleeve white shirt, black vest.

Grand Entry 1/Military Appreciation night- black vest and white shirt- we will provide red bandannas

black saddle blankets all days

***GE walkover with police escort is 1 hour prior to performance

*** all performances need pink wraps on front legs and pink wild rag unless otherwise stated.

All long sleeve shirts must be button ups. Arena attire!

Shopping ‘til we drop on MLK day!

you must have a physical copy of both your coggins and a health certificate to get your horse on the FWSSR grounds. No exceptions. They will not accept a coggins from your phone.

Jan
18
Sat
Benbrook TX-Post Parade Lunch @ Pappasitos
Jan 18 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Join us for lunch after the FWSSR parade! There is plenty of parking for trailers. Dutch treat, but please let us know you are coming so we grab plenty of  tables.Deadline to RSVP is Wednesday, January 8, 2025.

PM or text to 817-614-6382

Mar
15
Sat
Benbrook TX – Cowtown Goes Green Parade @ Fort Worth Stockyards
Mar 15 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Parade starts at 4 pm and a current coggins is require s to participate. We will be in white shirts, black 40SC vests, black hats and Kelly green bandanas!

add as much green to that as you can!

Parade trailer parking in lot 5. Check in by 2:30!

Mar
21
Fri
Benbrook TX – TRR Weekend @ Train Robber Ranch
Mar 21 @ 2:00 pm – Mar 24 @ 12:00 pm

Join us for a weekend at Train Robbers Ranch in beautiful East Texas! For additional information on area sites and activities, visit the website. We will take food to cook on site and will determine what to take closer to time. http://Www.trainrobberranch.com