Calendar

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May
21
Tue
Franklin, NC – MCHA meeting – May 21st @ Macon County Fairgrounds
May 21 @ 6:00 pm – 8:45 pm

Macon County Horse Association meeting.  The Board meeting will start at 6pm, then the general meeting begins at 7 pm, all cowgirl members will meet at the Alumni building

May
23
Thu
Franklin, NC – Line Dancing Classes – Otto Fire Dept Fundraiser @ Otto Fire Dept
May 23 @ 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Franklin Cowgirls –  Line dancing classes to raise money for Otto Fire Department.  Meet at 6:15pm at the Otto Fire Station, Down in Ottoi off Georgia Rd. Bring $5 dollars required donation. Lets go do cowgirl line dancing. Wear your western gear and cowgirl hats.  Ca;ll tammy Stingone for Details 828-215-1059

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

 

Forsyth GA Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center Saturday Trail Ride, May 25th at 10:00 @ Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center
May 25 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Come join us on May 25th at 10:00 over at Charlie Elliott for a beautiful ride on the 5.6 multi-use trail as we meander thru the beautiful woods, and remember those who gave it all so we could be free….Hope everyone has a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!

Franklin, NC – Whetstone Trail Ride
May 25 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Meet at day parking area and ride out to Adeline or Earl’s Ford and then weave through the trails on South Carolina Side and return to parking area in the afternoon. Bring food, snacks, and plenty of water to drink. Trail dogs allowed on the trails

May
26
Sun
Franklin, NC – Tsali Trail Ride – Right & Left Loops @ Tsali Recreational Area
May 26 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Tsali Recreational Arena – Trail Ride Right and Left Loops. Remember you have to pay for daily parking online or in an envelope at the Kiosk. Bring plenty of snacks and water for a full day of fun and riding. Meet at large parking area at boat ramp. You can bring trail dogs to Tsali

Franklin NC – Round Up Meeting – Darnell Farm @ Cupboard Cafe
May 26 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Darnell Farm – Meet at 6:00 pm – have a May round-up meeting. Discuss additional trail rides, donations, and sponsors. Enjoy afternoon music, fellowship, friendship, and Dream Whips

 

May
27
Mon
Franklin, NC – Tow String up to Cabin Flats and Charlie’s Bunion @ Tow String Horse Trailhead
May 27 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Meet at Tow String parking Area – Requires a day parking pass or a yearly pass for the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.  We will ride out Bradley Creek, cross the creek/steel bridge and head up to Cabin Flats Primitive Horse Camp. Some may go on up to reach the top of 5600+ft to the junction of the Appalachian trail to go out on the rock outcropping of Charlie’s Bunion; it is one of the most spectacular views in the park. The trail is challenging and requires a slow and steady pace. Bring saddle bags with plenty of food, water, and snacks.  The Cabin Flats group can enjoy a beautiful meadow alongside the creek to enjoy lunch before heading back out.  The Charlie’s Bunion trip is roughly a 21.5 mile round trip distance, and the cabin flats distance is about 13 to 15 miles round trip. Recommend shows on all four hooves. No trail dogs allowed in GSMNP

 

May
30
Thu
Franklin, NC, Herbal Walk @ Lynda Palmer/Faye Streiff
May 30 all-day
Forsyth GA Mid-Week Ride at Ocmulgee Bluffs on May 30th at 10:00 @ Ocmulgee Bluffs
May 30 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Come join us at the Ocmulgee Bluffs for a mid-week morning ride on Thursday, May 30th at 10:00.

This area is a beautiful place to ride.  Directions are as follows:

From Forsyth take Highway 83 north east towards Monticello.  Will cross the Ocmulgee River, and a few miles down, will go past the Enon Baptist Church on your left.  Will see a big Ocmulgee Bluffs sign on your right where you turn left onto Smith Mill Rd after seeing the sign.  There is a black horse sign with the words Saddle Horse Club written on it on your left as you turn in.  Road is not in the best of shape and narrow, so take it nice and slow.  After 2-3 ? miles, you’ll see the Saddle Horse Campground on your right and on your left, will be the entrance to the Bluffs where you pay and can park.

If you haven’t joined us in a while, please come on out for a good day to ride with some wonderful cowgirls!

Jun
2
Sun
Franklin, NC – Tunnel RD – Bear Creek trail up to Welch Ridge trail Ride
Jun 2 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

GSMNP – Meet at the paved parking area before the tunnel parking area at 10 am. Must have yearly or daily GSMNP parking pass. We will ride out White Oak and connect up to Bear Creek Trail, ride to the top and intersect with Welch Ridge trail, eat lunch, and either follow around to Forney Creek or return down Bear Creek. Bring plenty of water, food, and horsey snacks. No trail dogs allowed

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
8
Sat
Forsyth GA GAHA Trail Ride on Jun 8th at 9:00 @ Ashland Farm
Jun 8 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Event by Georgia Arabian Horse Association

Please go to their facebook page for more information and click here to see their event…2024 GAHA Trail Ride | Facebook

 

Public Anyone on or off Facebook
More details to come!
Ride led by member Missy Snyder
www.georgia-arabian.com
Helmets required and current negative coggins required. All breeds welcome!
Jersey, Georgia
WHERE:  Ashland Farm
1541 Highway 138 (aka Walnut Ave), Walnut Grove, GA
Ashland is a 430 acre farm & nature sanctuary, with trails & riding facilities available to members.

Jun
21
Fri
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
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
12
Sat
Forsyth GA Carson James Horsemanship Clinic in Covington @ Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center Newton County Agriculture Center
Oct 12 @ 8:00 am – Oct 13 @ 5:00 pm

NEW  DATE FOR WORKSHOP:  Oct 12-13 2024  May be an image of 1 person, horse and text that says '100% VORK HARD TO GET GOOD. THEN WORK HARD TO GET BETTER. OCT 12 AT 8AM -OCT 13 AT 5PM CARSON JAMES HORSEMANSHIP CLINIC Public. Event by Donna Smith and GA Carson Interested Going Home Video Friends Marketplace Notifications Menu'

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: Oct 12-13, 2024  8am – 5pm (horse time)

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

■PARTICIPANT: $750
▪︎ All Participants that have paid at least $750 by deadline (TBD) 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 dates TBD.

Participant Form – Please copy for each person and return via mail or email [email protected]

■AUDITOR: Pre-paid Auditors accepted through date TBD.
▪︎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]

■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 TBD.

▪︎​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.

▪︎ 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 TBD.  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 TBD date.

​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.

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