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Early, Texas. Monthly Game night
come join us and see why they call us the funn-est bunch of cowgirls
will it be family feud, corn hole, yatzhee or a new game
game night is potluck , we’ll start at 6 pm to eat and start playing games at 6:30pm
hope to see ya there
Another new camping adventure ahead! Laurie Henry will be our organizer, information emailed to all current cowgirls!
Early, Texas. Monthly Luncheon at Grazed and Confused
So many delicious homemade items to choose from
Berry Yummy Salad , Mouth watering chicken salad or the Club sandwich
So many options on their menu
Lunch is Dutch
Experience the Wonder of the Virginia
Blue Ridge Mountains; 14 Shaded Campsites/30 Horse Stalls
Trails of All Skill Levels with some elevation and rocky in areas. Boots or shoes recommended. Beautiful Mountain Scenery. The best bathhouse of any campground!!
Water/Power at each site.
For reservations go to: https://www.hungryhorseeast.com/
Early, Texas attending the Zephyr Jr Rodeo
Come out and join us as we cheer on the very best at the Zephyr Jr Rodeo
Early, Texas. Horsemanship Clinic
The Western Women Of Inspiration is putting on another amazing clinic at the beautiful Rockin Wild Ranch and Arena in Comanche
several trainers will be there to help you through the different stages
from beginners to advanced
you will need to bring your horse
current coggins is required
lunch will be provided
$50 per person
There is an annual membership fee. $10 entry fee, per event.
Classes by age: Novice: Lead-Line, Novice: Walk-Trot (All Ages), Junior (11-13), Youth (14-17), Adult (18-39), Classics (40+).
To qualify for yearend awards, you need to be a member and must compete in a minimum of four (4) monthly events.
2024 Gymkhana schedule:
May 26th: Barrels, Poles & Slant
June 22nd: Barrels, Poles & Turn N’ Burn
July 7th: Barrels, Poles & Hourglass
August 10th: Barrels, Poles & Crazy 8
August 24th: Barrels, Poles & Scramble
September 14th: Barrels, Poles & Mountain Cow Horse
If the weather is nice, lets meet at the Mountain View Park, under the pavilion. Monday, June 24th, 6:00 P.M. Bring a lawn chair just in case the pavilion is occupied. If the weather doesn’t want to play nice, we’ll head over to the BV Senior Center. We need to discuss upcoming events, including the obstacle course competition. Hope to see everyone there.
Meeting at 9:30, ride out by 10:00. Bucks Grave Road trailhead.
Boots or shoes recommended.
MEMBERS ONLY 1:00 pm Pool Party at Queen Joelle’s! Food will be provided, but bring your favorite beverage, pool float and sunscreen. There is also shade available. Please RSVP by June 14 so we have a head count by checking “Going” on this Event via the 40 Something Cowgirls Facebook page.
There is an annual membership fee. $10 entry fee, per event.
Classes by age: Novice: Lead-Line, Novice: Walk-Trot (All Ages), Junior (11-13), Youth (14-17), Adult (18-39), Classics (40+).
To qualify for yearend awards, you need to be a member and must compete in a minimum of four (4) monthly events.
2024 Gymkhana schedule:
May 26th: Barrels, Poles & Slant
June 22nd: Barrels, Poles & Turn N’ Burn
July 7th: Barrels, Poles & Hourglass
August 10th: Barrels, Poles & Crazy 8
August 24th: Barrels, Poles & Scramble
September 14th: Barrels, Poles & Mountain Cow Horse
Tack Store visit to Mount Holly Farm Supply followed by lunch at Jack Beagle’s. Start off at the Farm Supply at 10:30, followed by lunch at 12:00.
Mount Holly Farm Supply is located at 1120 S. Main St., Mt. Holly, NC at 10:30 a.m.
Jack Beagle’s address is 127 S. Main St., Mt. Holly, NC at 12:00 p.m.
Join us for shopping and lunch, if you can’t make both things come for one of them!
located on Apple Road (Equestrian TrailHead).
Meet at 9:30, ride out by 10:00. $3.00 per horse.
You can put 1277 Park Road, Blacksburg, SC in your GPS, but remember you are going to Apple Road once you reach Park Road.
This easy to moderately difficult 30+ mile loop trails begins in Kings Mountain State Park and circles into Kings Mountain National Military Park, the site of a famous Revolutionary War battle. The surface is primarily flat with some rocky areas and some clay spots. A local saddle club takes care to watch over the trails and ensure solid footing on some of the ridge climbs. Boots or shoes recommended.
Join us for at Tryon International Equestrian Center for a night of fun to cheer on the horses and riders as they soar over massive jumps and race through the timers. We could all carpool or caravan and meet early for dinner, arrive before 4:00 for free parking. The event is FREE, only fee looks parking after 4:00. Lots of food options and shopping!! Please comment on this event if you want to carpool or caravan. As well as RSVP on the Event.
Early Tx LRC Playday #5 of 6
We are attending the 2024 Lampasas Riding Club High point 6 part series . Event Fees $6 per event(members) or $7 ( non members) (LRC membership is $50.00)
5 Events of the day : Clover leaf barrels, Poles, Straight away barrels, Peppermint Twist , Bowtie
Age groups:
walk trot (open to all ages)
leadline0-6
unassisted pee wee 0-6
pee wee 7-10
intermediate 15-25
seniors 26-40
super seniors 41-55
classic seniors 56& over
this is highpoint # 5 of 6 part series
Wonderful group of gals and guys , family fun , and great way to work on new patterns and bond with your horse and enjoy something new.
Please contact Joelle to RESERVE your spot and time. Certified equine dental team Barbara Brooks and David Kelly will be performing teeth floating and sheath cleaning. Cost is $100 for Teeth/Sheath or if you just need Sheath it’s $30. Please bring CASH or CHECK for payment, as well as some extra cash for our Boot for our two charities! We are keeping this a MEMBERS only event, unless we can’t fill all our time slots. So if you have a friend that needs this service, let Joelle know so we can put them on our reserve list.
This event will be held at Donna and Tim Frye’s farm, plenty of parking, complete pull through. Use 2455 Charlotte Hwy., York, SC in your GPS. When you arrive, use the entrance to the pasture with the gate. Do NOT go down the private drive to the home.
Float the Green River in Saluda, NC
Let’s stay cool floating the Green River at 5200 Green River Cove Rd.,Saluda, NC. We will carpool there and arrive there by 10:00 to start our adventure. After our float which takes about 2-3 hours, we can have lunch in the cute town of Saluda or at the Tryon Equestrian Center!
Meet us at the Buck’s Grave Road Trailhead at 9:30, riding out by 10:00. No restroom nor water at the trailhead. These trails located in Chester County, SC is surrounded by beautiful wooded floodplain, surrounded by upland pine woods and maturing hardwood forests. Some hills an a few rocky/roots areas. Boots or shoes recommended.
There is an annual membership fee. $10 entry fee, per event.
Classes by age: Novice: Lead-Line, Novice: Walk-Trot (All Ages), Junior (11-13), Youth (14-17), Adult (18-39), Classics (40+).
To qualify for yearend awards, you need to be a member and must compete in a minimum of four (4) monthly events.
2024 Gymkhana schedule:
May 26th: Barrels, Poles & Slant
June 22nd: Barrels, Poles & Turn N’ Burn
July 7th: Barrels, Poles & Hourglass
August 10th: Barrels, Poles & Crazy 8
August 24th: Barrels, Poles & Scramble
September 14th: Barrels, Poles & Mountain Cow Horse
Members come on out to design and make your own hat! You will be transforming one of their stylish hats with a personalized burning technique. Choose your hat color and dive into the creative process, opting between stencil and free hand methods. All under the guidance of our expert instructors. You MUST REGISTER for this EVENT by following this LINK: www.arworkshop.com/events/Waxhaw/445825/. The password to REGISTER is Cowgirl. This workshop starts at 10:00, should finished around 12:30-12:45.
If you can’t do the hat burning, we will be meeting for lunch around 1:00 in Waxhaw (location to be determined) and shopping at Waxhaw Tack Exchange as well!
Experience the Wonder of Virginia, Blue Ridge Mountains. Trails for all skill levels with some elevation and rocky areas. Boots or shoes recommended.
Water/power at each site with an amazing bathhouse!
Please bring extra cash for “Pass the Boot” to raise funds for our 2024 charity.
We are attending the 2024 Lampasas Riding Club High point 6 part series . Event Fees $6 per event(members) or $7 ( non members) (LRC membership is $50.00)
5 Events of the day : Clover leaf barrels, Poles, Straight away barrels, Pylons , Spur
Age groups:
walk trot (open to all ages)
leadline0-6
unassisted pee wee 0-6
pee wee 7-10
intermediate 15-25
seniors 26-40
super seniors 41-55
classic seniors 56& over
this is highpoint # 3 of 6 part series
Wonderful group of gals and guys , family fun , and great way to work on new patterns and bond with your horse and enjoy something new.
There is an annual membership fee. $10 entry fee, per event.
Classes by age: Novice: Lead-Line, Novice: Walk-Trot (All Ages), Junior (11-13), Youth (14-17), Adult (18-39), Classics (40+).
To qualify for yearend awards, you need to be a member and must compete in a minimum of four (4) monthly events.
2024 Gymkhana schedule:
May 26th: Barrels, Poles & Slant
June 22nd: Barrels, Poles & Turn N’ Burn
July 7th: Barrels, Poles & Hourglass
August 10th: Barrels, Poles & Crazy 8
August 24th: Barrels, Poles & Scramble
September 14th: Barrels, Poles & Mountain Cow Horse
Come on over to Joelle’s home for some pool time ! The address is 406 Unity Church Road, Kings Mountain, NC. Arrive around 2:00 for drinks, food, socializing, work on your tan and a short meeting.
Great time to bring friends who are interested in meeting like minded cowgirls!
Please bring your favorite drink and a light dish to share. We will “Pass the Boot” for our 2024 charities.
Join us for camping and riding at Croft State Park. Mostly flat trails, but there are some rocks and roots so shoes or boots are recommended.
Water/Power at each campsite. Horses are stalled at the barn, separate from the campgrounds.
We will “Pass the Boot” for our 2024 charities.
For reservations go to www.reserve.southcarolinaparks.com/Croft
Owners Tom and Pat Seay open their home and land for a unique cattle experience. Experienced or novice welcome, you will be guided and mentored by experienced cattle driving and team penning staff.
Lots of history at this old farm, you will want to have this kind of fun without having to go west. The most awesome thing is you bring your own horse.
Power at each site. Community hose for water for your trailer. Stalls for each horse. Small bathhouse on property, but not fancy.
Contact Pat Seay for availability: 540-829-9555
Open Horse Show benefiting Southeastern Guide Dogs. Gates open at 6:00 a.m., start time for show 9:00 a.m. Come join us as we spectate, cheer on or compete while supporting a good cause. There will be vendors and food available as well as non-stop action. Contact Jan Tucker at (704)692-6713 if you’re interested in competing to get a full list of classes and registered!!
There is an annual membership fee. $10 entry fee, per event.
Classes by age: Novice: Lead-Line, Novice: Walk-Trot (All Ages), Junior (11-13), Youth (14-17), Adult (18-39), Classics (40+).
To qualify for yearend awards, you need to be a member and must compete in a minimum of four (4) monthly events.
2024 Gymkhana schedule:
May 26th: Barrels, Poles & Slant
June 22nd: Barrels, Poles & Turn N’ Burn
July 7th: Barrels, Poles & Hourglass
August 10th: Barrels, Poles & Crazy 8
August 24th: Barrels, Poles & Scramble
September 14th: Barrels, Poles & Mountain Cow Horse
We are attending the 2024 Lampasas Riding Club High point 6 part series . Event Fees $6 per event(members) or $7 ( non members) (LRC membership is $50.00)
5 Events of the day : Clover leaf barrels, Poles, Straight away barrels, pylons , figure 8
Age groups:
walk trot (open to all ages)
leadline 0-6
unassisted pee wee 0-6
pee wee 7-10
intermediate 15-25
seniors 26-40
super seniors 41-55
classic seniors 56& over
this is highpoint # 6 of 6 part series
Wonderful group of gals and guys , family fun , and great way to work on new patterns and bond with your horse and enjoy something new.
Join us as at this fun ride to help AN Issa Anderson raise money to be donated at the AHA (American Heart Association Ride). Day ride or overnight camping available, with some electric hook ups. Cost is $40 for the weekend, plus $10 per day. Stalls are available for $10 per day for smaller stalls and $15 per day for larger paddocks. Attendance for just Saturday is $30 per person. Saturday night will include a complimentary dinner, as well as a DJ! Bring some cash for the RAFFFLE! For more information, please reach out to Anissa Anderson at (984)248-3265.
Join us to watch the thrills of a Professional Rodeo presented World Champions Rodeo Alliance at Tryon International Center. Events featured will include Bronc and Bull Riding, Steer Wrestling and Roping as well as Barrel Racing. Event starts at 7:30 and tickets (according to their website) will be going on sale soon. You can go to their website to put your email and receive when tickets are available: www.resort.tryon.com/rodeo.
You may comment on this Event page to coordinate carpooling or to caravan!
Join us at Leatherman Lane to celebrate horses and help raise money to battle Breast Cancer. Annual event that features various vendors, food, live music and of course horses. There is a planned trail ride!!!!One of our charities we support Cleveland County Hearts and Hooves, will be there to highlight there important work with our awesome participants from North Shelby School, Shelby, NC. We have our Boot there for Donations. Please bring cash so you can help another great cause! Your can visit Leatherman Lans page here for updates as they make them: https://www.facebook.com/HorseLoversDay
We LOVE Leatherwood and all it has to offer, from trail riding, good food and drinks at their restaurant and now they have zip lining. Camping is available, stalls for your horses and paddocks for turnout. Small bathhouse. They also do home rentals if you prefer that! Here is there number for more information and reservations: 336-973-5044
Please bring some cash for our Boot to donate to our favorite two charities for 2024: Cleveland County Hearts and Hooves & Southern Paws Animal Rescue
So much fun to be had at Manchester Trail Riders twice a year Event, that raises funds for their care of the trails and campground. The fall event features food, DJ, a band and of course Halloween (trick or treat) for the kiddos, the children are taken around the campground via tractor and trailer. All of us Cowgirls usually dress up for the Saturday trail ride too! Water and power at each site. Minimal stalls available, but plenty of areas to high line or set up portable corrals. Bathhouse on site!
We will have our Boot for donations to our two charities: Cleveland County Hearts and Hooves & Southern Paws Animal Rescue.
Reservations can be made usually about two months prior to the event.
Great trails and camping at Croft State Park, one of our favorites!!
Reservation can be made online at:
Www.reserve.southcarolinaparks.com/croft
Join our cowgirls as we attend a Scavenger Hunt on horseback in the Uhwarrie National Forest.
Event to benefit Back Country Horsemen o Uhwarrie in their goal to keep the trails open to equestrians .
Reservations can be made online at www.4bfarmandcampground.com
or call them at 910-606-1052.
Negative Coggins Requied!
Come on over to Los Arcos and bring your friends for a Round Up and Meet ‘n Greet. The address is1525 N Chester St, Gastonia, NC 28052.
Well start gathering by 5:30, have a short review of our year and what’s to come, have some drinks and food! Expect lots of laughs and come hungry!
Moonlight Ride!! There is a full moon during this ride and we hope to ride our horses on the beautiful sandy trails of H. Cooper Black.
The address for the campground is 279 Sporting Dog Trail, Cheraw, SC and to make reservations go their website at:
Www.reserve.southcarolinaparks.com/hcooperblack/