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Mar
30
Sat
Forsyth GA Hawkinsville Harness Races @ Lawrence Bennett Training Center
Mar 30 @ 9:30 am – 3:00 pm

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And we’re off….To the races that is!  The Hawkinsville Harness Races will be held on Mar 30th.  This is the only day of the year where you can watch live horse racing in Georgia!  Gates open at 9:30 and races start at 11:00.  There will be food on site as well as local vendors and activities for kids.  Cost is $5 per person and children under 12 get in free.  Can’t wait to see all the beautiful racehorses AND watch every race from start to finish!  We should probably be at the track around 10:00 and all sit together for the exciting races!  We will have an early supper around 4:00 at the Hawkinsville Steak House after watching the races most of the day.  Think this will be a very enjoyable event for all ages!  It could be our own “Forsyth Chapter Derby” with the big, beautiful hats and of course mint juleps or mimosas!  Who’s in?

Why Every Southerner Should Learn How To Make A Classic Mint Julep

Forsyth GA Spring Trail Ride at Ram Branch Farm in Fort Valley @ Ram Branch Trail Ride
Mar 30 @ 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Ram Branch Farms is having a huge fundraising event on Mar 30th beginning at 11:00.  Farm opens at 9:30.  Let’s all try to go and support them!  Cost is $15.

Ram Branch Farms Equestrian Center is a competitive horseback riding barn that offers both English and Western style training, lessons and showing opportunities. Each year we hold a few fundraising event to keep our cost to our students low for those opportunities. As we all know anything to do with horses is expensive, but our fundraisers have allowed us to keep are cost much lower then others in our area while maintaining our high standards of quality.
This year’s we did our first ever fundraiser trail ride on New Year’s that was open to the public. We hosted it at our farm and offered prizes and raffled off items. It was a great success and everyone has asked us to do another one and we have decided to host another trail ride fundraiser for March 30th 2024 with a rain date of April 13th 2024!
Please join us March 30th 2024. Farm opens at 930 trail ride starts at 11. we have had some great feed back from our first public trail ride and will be offering color coded trails at different lengths so you can pick what works best for you! First ride out at 11am, come back to socialize with raffle drawing at 2pm additional rides after raffle and farm closes at 7pm. We will also have ribbons for your horses red=may kick, green=young maybe unpredictable and Gold = rider is single! We will have ribbons out with signs explaining. This got away from me at the new year’s day trail ride and I even forgot to put a gold ribbon for my own horse 🤦‍♀️ . Alot was learned and we think our second public ride will be even better! If you came to the first ride and haven’t already please fill out our survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GR3G9WV . if you got any swag or won prizes from our first ride make sure to take pictures with it and tag and post! We hope to have the same sponsors and even more for our spring ride!

 

Apr
1
Mon
Forsyth GA Roundup (Supper & Meeting) – Apr 1st at 6 at Mesquite Mexican Grill @ Mesquite Mexican Grill
Apr 1 @ 6:00 pm – 8:15 pm
Please join us for our 2nd Roundup (Supper & Meeting) on Apr 1st (Mon) at Mesquite Mexican Grill in Jackson on the Square beginning at 6:00.  Looking forward to seeing everybody as we’ve had a lot of ride cancellations due to rain 🙁 and it will be fun catching up 🙂 !
Kathy Piper/Queen/Forsyth Chapter of 40SC
Apr
4
Thu
Forsyth GA Thursday Night Barrel Jackpot Barrel Racing @ Forsyth Arena
Apr 4 @ 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Please see details below.

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Apr
6
Sat
Forsyth GA Hawkinsville Harness Races @ Hawkinsville Harness Races
Apr 6 all-day

And we’re off….To the races that is!  The Hawkinsville Harness Races are held every year the first Saturday of April and for 2023 – that falls on April 1st.  There is a festival held in conjunction with the races.  Visitors can walk around and tour the racetrack area taking a look at the beautiful horses in their stalls, etc. or simply stay glued to their seats to watch every aspect of the races from start to finish!  We should probably be at the track around 10:00 and all sit together for the exciting races!  Let’s plan on taking a picnic lunch and eating at the track around 12:00.  We will have an early supper around 4:00 at the Hawkinsville Steak House after watching the races most of the day.  Think this will be a very enjoyable event for all ages!  It could be our own “Georgia Derby” with the big, beautiful hats and of course mint juleps or mimosas!  Who’s in?

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Spanaway, WA: Attending Battle of the Flatlands Endurance Ride
Apr 6 – Apr 7 all-day

Contact [email protected] for roster information.

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Spanaway, WA: Attending Flying M 2 Man Cattle Sorting (April) @ Flying M Stables
Apr 6 all-day
Forsyth GA Crazzy P Arena’s Pole & Barrel (Cedartown) @ Crazzy P Arena's Pole & Barrel
Apr 6 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

Please see details below.

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Apr
7
Sun
Spanaway, WA: Attending Flying M Intro to Cattle (April) @ Flying M Stables
Apr 7 all-day
Forsyth GA IBRA Monroe County Arena Poles & Barrels (See Details Below) @ Monroe County Arena
Apr 7 @ 12:30 pm – 6:00 pm

See details below:

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Forsyth GA Dauset Trails Ride – Apr 7th (Sun) at 3:00 @ Dauset Trails
Apr 7 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Come join us Apr 7th for hopefully a beautiful Sunday afternoon ride at Dauset Trails beginning at 3:00.  Hope all can make it!

 

Apr
12
Fri
Forsyth GA Mingo Spring Ride Apr 12-14 2024 @ Mingo Trails
Apr 12 – Apr 14 all-day

Hope all can join us at Mingo Trails for a great “Spring” weekend!  No reservations, but first come – first serve!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apr
13
Sat
Forsyth GA Carson James Horsemanship Clinic in Covington @ Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center Newton County Agriculture Center
Apr 13 @ 8:00 am – Apr 14 @ 5:00 pm

Enjoy a fantastic weekend working with Carson James! Come see why Carson is considered to be one of the few with a ‘total package’ approach. He says, “Horsemanship is the one and only method that will work for every horse.” Learn how to adjust your ask and timing, better read your horse, get to your horse’s mind, and improve your relationship to obtain better results. Learn techniques to deal with most any problem and how to avoid them. Come laugh, meet new friend and become a better horseman, all while spending a weekend with your horse! What could be better?

Two days of hands-on small group sessions both groundwork and mounted.

■DATE: April 13-14, 2024. 8am – 5pm (horse time)

■LOCATION:
Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center
Newton County Agriculture Center
720 FFA FHA Camp Rd, Covington, GA 30014

■PARTICIPANT: $750
▪︎ Early Bird Deadline: February 14, 2024. All Participants that have paid at least $750 by this deadline will receive a FREE Weekend Stall AND a FREE Dinner with Carson IF we have at least 15 participants paid in full by the Final Deadline. (Grab a friend and team up!)

▪︎Final Deadline: ALL FEES AND OPTIONAL PAYMENTS are due by March 31, 2024.

Participant Form – Please copy for each person and return via mail or email [email protected]– 1drv.ms/w/s!AqformscwMPzgQaScpsi3B0I8M2y?e=nL6Tbw

■AUDITOR: Pre-paid Auditors accepted through March 31, 2024.
▪︎Pre-paid fee is $25/day per person.
☆This year we are also opening the opportunity for Pre-paid Auditors to join us for our Dinner with Carson! See Additional Information below.
▪︎Fee at the Clinic $30/day

Auditor Form – Please copy for each person and return via mail or email [email protected] – https://1drv.ms/b/s!AqformscwMPzfg__sRFjrphCnLE?e=ttUz0U

■CONTACT INFORMATION: Please contact Elizabeth Waelde or Donna Smith for more information or questions:

▪︎Email – [email protected]

▪︎Phone – Elizabeth (706) 819-8047 – leave voice-mail or text
– Donna (706) 818-0772 – text only

■ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

▪︎Gates open for clinic at 7am. Clinic starts at 8am.

▪︎Final Deadline for receipt of ALL FEES is March 31, 2024.

▪︎​All fees are non-refundable, but they are transferable.

▪︎​All dogs must be under control at all times.

▪︎A Silent Auction will be held each day.

▪︎The new barn is currently under construction and will be ready for us! Stall Fee: $35/Weekend Includes 3 bags of shavings. Additional bags $8/each.

▪︎​Food-
☆Lunch will be available on site for Participants through pre-orders only. $8 per meal and must be paid by March 31, 2024. There are eating places nearby for those wishing other options.

☆Dinner with Carson: Our Saturday night Dinner will be open to ALL Pre-paid PARTICIPANTS AND AUDITORS. Participants & their companion $20 each, Auditors $25 each. Fees must be received by March 31, 2024.

▪︎​Lodging-
◇Bunkhouse lodging is available on site but space is very limited. Four bunks per room. Bring your own linens. $20/per person- per night.

◇Dry Camping – generators are welcome. $25/night

◇Hotels are available nearby in Covington, GA or Jackson, GA,

■​PAYMENT available through Zelle, Cash App, Check or Money Order.

Apr
20
Sat
Forsyth GA Lucky J Barrel Racing (Covington) @ The Newton County Agricultural Center
Apr 20 @ 8:30 am

Please see details below.

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Spanaway, WA: Tack Cleaning and Monthly Roundup @ Lynnette's House
Apr 20 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Bring a snack and a piece of tack to clean while we catch up on business. Please bring only once or two pieces of tack (not your entire saddle).
Message us for location. Members only event at private residence.
Apr
26
Fri
Forsyth GA RockN’5L Rodeo Co Youth Division (Cedartown) @ Crazzy P Arena
Apr 26 @ 5:00 pm – Apr 27 @ 6:00 pm

Please see details below.  Saturday dates 9 am

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May
2
Thu
Forsyth GA Thursday Night Barrel Jackpot Barrel Racing @ Forsyth Arena
May 2 @ 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Please see details below.

 

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May
5
Sun
Forsyth GA IBRA Monroe County Arena Poles & Barrels (See Details Below) @ Monroe County Arena
May 5 @ 12:30 pm – 6:00 pm

See details below:

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May
12
Sun
Forsyth GA Council Arena Barrel Race (Milledgeville) @ Council Arena Barrel Race
May 12 @ 11:30 am – 10:00 pm

Please see details below.

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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
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.

May
24
Fri
Forsyth GA RockN’5L Rodeo Co Youth Division (Cedartown) @ Crazzy P Arena
May 24 @ 5:00 pm – May 25 @ 6:00 pm

Please see details below.  Saturday dates 9 am

 Open photo

 

May
25
Sat
Forsyth GA Lucky J Barrel Racing (Covington) @ The Newton County Agricultural Center
May 25 @ 8:30 am

Please see details below.

Open photo

 

Jun
2
Sun
Forsyth GA IBRA Monroe County Arena Poles & Barrels (See Details Below) @ Monroe County Arena
Jun 2 @ 12:30 pm – 6:00 pm

See details below:

Open photo

Jun
6
Thu
Forsyth GA Thursday Night Barrel Jackpot Barrel Racing @ Forsyth Arena
Jun 6 @ 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Please see details below.

 

Open photo

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.

Forsyth GA RockN’5L Rodeo Co Youth Division (Cedartown) @ Crazzy P Arena
Jun 21 @ 5:00 pm – Jun 22 @ 6:00 pm

Please see details below.  Saturday dates 9 am

 Open photo

 

Jun
22
Sat
Forsyth GA Lucky J Barrel Racing (Covington) @ The Newton County Agricultural Center
Jun 22 @ 8:30 am

Please see details below.

Open photo

 

Jul
11
Thu
Forsyth GA Thursday Night Barrel Jackpot Barrel Racing @ Forsyth Arena
Jul 11 @ 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Please see details below.

Open photo

Jul
13
Sat
Spanaway, WA: Attending ETS Froniter Obstacle Course @ Fronier Park
Jul 13 – Jul 14 all-day
Forsyth GA Lucky J Barrel Racing (Covington) @ The Newton County Agricultural Center
Jul 13 @ 8:30 am

Please see details below.

Open photo

 

Jul
26
Fri
Forsyth GA RockN’5L Rodeo Co Youth Division (Cedartown) @ Crazzy P Arena
Jul 26 @ 5:00 pm – Jul 27 @ 6:00 pm

Please see details below.  Saturday dates 9 am

 Open photo

 

Aug
3
Sat
Forsyth GA Lucky J Barrel Racing (Covington) @ The Newton County Agricultural Center
Aug 3 @ 8:30 am

Please see details below.

Open photo

 

Aug
23
Fri
Forsyth GA RockN’5L Rodeo Co Youth Division (Cedartown) @ Crazzy P Arena
Aug 23 @ 5:00 pm – Aug 24 @ 6:00 pm

Please see details below.  Saturday dates 9 am

 Open photo

 

Sep
14
Sat
Forsyth GA Lucky J Barrel Racing (Covington) @ The Newton County Agricultural Center
Sep 14 @ 8:30 am

Please see details below.

Open photo

 

Sep
27
Fri
Forsyth GA RockN’5L Rodeo Co Youth Division (Cedartown) @ Crazzy P Arena
Sep 27 @ 5:00 pm – Sep 28 @ 6:00 pm

Please see details below.  Saturday dates 9 am

 Open photo

 

Oct
25
Fri
Forsyth GA RockN’5L Rodeo Co Youth Division (Cedartown) @ Crazzy P Arena
Oct 25 @ 5:00 pm – Oct 27 @ 6:00 pm

Please see details below.  Saturday dates 9 am

 Open photo

 

Oct
26
Sat
Forsyth GA Lucky J Barrel Racing (Covington) @ The Newton County Agricultural Center
Oct 26 @ 8:30 am

Please see details below.

Open photo