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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
This is a day ride bring your own lunch and drink
Boots and the Stirrup at 10 o’clock
Reservations are needed
Great trails come join us for a potluck
We ride out at 10:00 AM Bring a snack, we may get to swim.
Join us at our favorite museum as we hear from the 2011 winner of the Fern Sawyer Award – PattiColbert. Light bites. RSVP to the museum if you are a member. rsvp@cowgirl.net
Make plans now on your busy calendar to join our Monthly Roundup Meet & Greet!! Join us for another evening of 40SC Fun and camaraderie. You know it will be a great time with Great Friends… we will have lots of laughs, regardless. Our written challenge this month is to bring a new prepared Event Idea for consideration and planning. All ideas and questions are welcome. Invite a Horse Friend and come on to meet us, so we can meet you!!
Come join us as we paint wine glasses! Wendy’s Mobile Painting provides everything for your $35! Bring light snacks and BYOB. We start painting at 6 so come a few minutes early if you can! Please RSVP so we know what supplies we need!
Just past Fossil Rim nature pk. Cost is $10. We ride out at 10:00. They have a great little farm store with canned goods, knickknacks, and organically grown meats. Bring a snack and something to get wet in. We will be picnicking and taking a dip at Twin Falls. We hope to see you there!
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.
June 28 @ 8PM -10:30PM
2024 Ridin’ High Cowboy Church Playday Series! “CASH ONLY” Full concession stand. Sign up starts at 5PM Exhibitions are $5 & Events are $10
For mor information: Josie Whipple 817-559-4770
Exhibitions:
- Poles 5-530PM
- Barrels 5:30-6PM
Playday starts at 6PM with all lead line events.
After lead line we will have:
- POLES
- MYSTERY EVENT
- STRAIGHT BARRELS
- BARRELS
Groups (age as of Feb 16, 2024):
- 6&under lead line
- Novice (any age
- 8&under
- 9-12
- 13-17
- 18-39
- 40+
*RHCC rule book enforced/NEGATIVE COGGINS REQUIRED/1 High point saddle overall will be given at the end of the series/MUST PARTICIPATE IN ALL 4 EVENTS AT 6 OR MORE OF THE 8 PLAYDAYS TO QUALIFY FOR ANY AWARDS/Awards will be held in September**
1219 CATTLE COMPANY & 40 SOMETHING COWGIRLS, WYLIE providing their 2024 SPRING PLAYDAY SERIES
Books open at 9AM, Events begin at 10AM. Age groups are 6 & Under, 7-12, 13-18, 19-39, 40 & Over. Classes include Poles, Straighaway Barrels, Cloverleaf Barrels, plus 2 Mystery Classes.
Playday Series dates include March 2 & 16, April 6 & 27, May 11 & 25, and June 15 & 29. High point Buckles will be given for each age group! **MUST ATTEND 6 OUT OF 8 PLAYDAYS IN THE SERIES TO QUALIFY FOR END OF SERIES AWARDS.**
Cost is $10 per Class or $40 for 5 Classes. Payment due in Cash or Zelle.
Enter in the Construction entrance just East of the Main entrance on 1187. We ride out at 10:00 Potluck and pool party after. More details on GroupMe as the date gets closer.
The St Paul rodeo began in 1935 when eight local farmers and businessman took the baseball diamond and turned it into a short quarter mile track with bucking chutes and a roping chute. The rodeo has been a Fourth of July tradition in Oregon for over 80 years.
Hello yall, On July 6th, 2024, the Banales family is having their annual memorial trail ride in Springtown, TX. All are welcome. The ride is approximately 7 miles long and starts at 10:00 am from the front gate of The trail ride travels down Chaparral Ln. Right turn onto J.E.. Woody to right on Prather. Right turn on to Goshon Rd. Right on Fletcher on to private property to the back gate of 199 W. Jake St.(or where199 W. Jake Street in Springtown, TX. the starting point was.) A live band will travel with us on the trail ride. Party with a live band after the trail ride. This event is growing bigger better each year. Bring you horse or riding club and come join us. Parker County Sheriff Deputies will do traffic control. July 6th, 2024 10:00 am 199 W. Jake St. Springtown, TX Ready to ride. See yall there!
We coined the phrase “Tramping” several years ago and it stuck… for a scheduled Trail and Camping Event! Plans now to be made for your Trail Riding week(end) or just a Vacation week(end). Linda is very familiar with the area and all the amenities. Shopping, Horse Races, Dining & Wining, as well as primitive camping. Bring your LQ, RV or Toy-Hauler! Please reach out to Linda ASAP for all the details and ideas to schedule a get-away!!
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.
Dutch treat lunch and meeting. Join us at 3 Parrots and meet the gang!
A few Cowgirls just might be found here getting in some good Ranch Riding, Trail and Rail work!! Come out and join us! There are lots of entry level and advanced level Classes. You must compete in at least 5 of the 8 Shows to earn point placings for the Year-End Awards!
Showbill link… https://huntcountyhorse.com/forms/showbill.pdf
Come float in the pool with us! Always a great time at this house!
byob and bring snacks to share!
We will be attending to watch our Members compete. Join us there and let’s have a large cheering section! Let us know you are coming… other Plans to be determined!?!?
They are now requiring reservations but they do have some first come sites
It’s a very nice cam with lots of trails
come, join us for a potluck
Come on out and share the covered arena for a morning of peaceful, comfortable, riding and training!! We will be here to help and assist, or just travel the trails in the dirt!! If you need assistance, do not hesitate to ask. Casual fun day… bring your preferred drinks and snacks for fellowship after riding!! Please do not forget to sign Arena Waiver and drop your $20 for Honor System payments!
Agenda is pending, but WE ARE GOING!! We missed this last year, but gathered so much good information in 2022. Within TAMU Beef Cattle Program, they also offer this one day Seminar to provide a variety of Ranch Horse related care and management information and advice. You will not be disappointed. Plan to drive in and join us!! More information on the final Agenda will be provided soon. Use the link below to Register:
Personal Information – 2024 Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course (cvent.com)
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.
Dutch treat lunch and meeting. Join us at 3 Parrots and meet the gang!
No reservations required
This will be the third time that we’ve tried to go there so hopefully they’ll be no fires in the area
A few Cowgirls just might be found here getting in some good Ranch Riding, Trail and Rail work!! Come out and join us! There are lots of entry level and advanced level Classes. You must compete in at least 5 of the 8 Shows to earn point placings for the Year-End Awards!
Showbill link… https://huntcountyhorse.com/forms/showbill.pdf
Watch it with us… the 2024 RUN FOR A MILLION !!! Bring you chair, your cooler, your snacks, your brew… whatever makes you happy and settle back for a fun evening in the “Barn” to watch the big screen telecast of this event! It will be a blast and no one can tell… what goes on at the barn, stays at the barn!!
Bulls, Bands and Barrels at Cowtown Coliseum @7:00 PM more details on GM
Reservations needed for Riley Horse camp
This camp has awesome trails in the campground is really nice and well shaded
Come join us for a potluck after a long day ride with some crazy cowgirls
This is a first come first serve Camping Area
Who has some great trails
Come join us for a potluck we have some great cooks
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
A few Cowgirls just might be found here getting in some good Ranch Riding, Trail and Rail work!! Come out and join us! There are lots of entry level and advanced level Classes. You must compete in at least 5 of the 8 Shows to earn point placings for the Year-End Awards!
Showbill link… https://huntcountyhorse.com/forms/showbill.pdf
You will need reservations for Sheep Springs, Camping area
Also, you will need to bring Some kind of bee repellent
We usually do a potluck after our day rides with some crazy cowgirls and some great cooks
Another great opportunity to compete and watch some great horses at the Stock Horse of Texas – Aggieland Classic, Clinic, and Derby!! Join us if you can. Make your hotel reservations ASAP, or reserve an RV spot at Brazos County Expo Center. No Pre-paid Tickets required. Final Showbill still pending. Will post as soon as possible.
Be there or be square!!! Lots of days to watch some great competitors and their horses!!
A few Cowgirls just might be found here getting in some good Ranch Riding, Trail and Rail work!! Come out and join us! There are lots of entry level and advanced level Classes. You must compete in at least 5 of the 8 Shows to earn point placings for the Year-End Awards!
Showbill link… https://huntcountyhorse.com/forms/showbill.pdf
We will be participating, again, in the 2nd Annual Horse EXPO at Longhorn Arena in Greenville, TX. This Expo event will include Horse Products Vendors, Sale Horse Alley, Food Vendors, Demonstrations, New & Used Tack, Stallion Exhibits, and Horse Health. Farmersville will have a booth and represent 40 Something Cowgirls!! We will also attend and participate in EXPO Demonstrations. The 2023 1st Annual EXPO was a huge success for our Chapter!! MORE details to come in the next year! Stay Tuned!!
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.
And in final summary, our participating Members will wrap up their competition 2024 year back at Henderson County Fair Grounds in Athens!!! Come out and cheer them on! Your appearance and support is greatly appreciated!
As our interest grows and our Chapter Members develop their Ranch Competition skills, we will continue to participate in this great East Texas Stock Horse association!! Join us there for a fun, event-filled weekend. Pick your Classes, enter at your level, participate and learn. Monthly Clinics are often held to offer knowledge and training improvements. Go to the link provided below and read the details… pay close attention to the offerings each month and the locations. Below is also a sample from the October 2023 Clinic and Show. Locations may be subject to change due to unforeseen conflicts or other circumstances. There is something for everyone… or you can attend to Audit and observe what you just might want to try next!! https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=east%20texas%20stock%20horse
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!
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.
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
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!
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
Farmersville Chapter will be attending the Ultimate Ranch Show offering: AQHA Versatility, APHA Ranch Classes, and ApHC Ranch Classes! Please join us to cheer on our individual Members as well as to audit and learn more about all classes. RV hookups are available. Contact them at 940-627-3949, or 361-343-0453.