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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

Jun
23
Sun
Benbrook, TX High Hope Trail Ride @ High Hope Ranch
Jun 23 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

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!

Jun
24
Mon
Mountain View Chapter – Monthly Roundup / Meeting @ Bridger Valley Senior Center
Jun 24 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

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.

Jun
26
Wed
Benbrook, TX Wednesday Trail Ride @ Bob Jones Park
Jun 26 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 am

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.

Jun
29
Sat
Benbrook, TX Trail Ride/Pool Party@Kendra’s @ Kendra Hileman Residence
Jun 29 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

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.

Jul
4
Thu
Mountain View Chapter – Annual 4th of July, Fort Bridger Parade @ Fort Bridger Main Street / American Legion
Jul 4 @ 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
American Legion post 36 is hosting the Annual Independence Day Parade and BBQ. Line up will begin at 8:00 please register inside the Legion Hall for lineups. Parade begins at 11:00 then the BBQ will be served following the parade at the Legion Hall.
We are implementing a few new rules this year due to insurance purposes we ask that if you have a horse to please provide 3rd party insurance for your horses. Secondly if you are planning on giving out candy or other items to the crowd you will not be able to throw them from your vehicle or float, You may however have someone walk along side of your float and hand it out. Please be mindful of your surroundings and stay safe this 4th of July weekend!!
Jul
6
Sat
Benbrook TX – Attending Banales Family Memorial Trail Ride @ Trail Gate
Jul 6 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

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!

Rochester,WA Competitive Mounted Orienteering
Jul 6 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Come join us for a fun day of being introduced to Competitive Mounted Orienteering! Kathy is very graciously donating her expertise and time to help us gain a peek into this fun event!

There will be a 2 hour basic reading, navigating, etc.

Short lunch break

Then we saddle up and head out into the woods to navigate and find 4 plates!

What to bring: Your own lunch, drink and a horse. Yeehaw!

Kathy wants to provide us insight into this fun sport. You can ride as a team or individually and compete through the year if you desire.

Please do RSVP by June 30th to Kathy so she will have a head count. Currently, there is no limit to the number of riders, but as she gets an idea of how long the list may be, there may be a waitlist needed. So check in with her early!

You may also reach out to me, Kasey Omon, by text 360-561-3773 and I can get you in touch with Kathy also.

Jul
7
Sun
Mountain View Chapter – Bear River Riders Summer Gymkhana Series @ Uinta County Fair Grounds
Jul 7 @ 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

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

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
Benbrook TX – Pool Party @ Casa de Smith
Jul 13 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Come float in the pool with us! Always a great time at this house!

byob and bring snacks to share!

Jul
15
Mon
Belfair, WA – Monthly Roundup Meeting in Port Orchard @ Family Pancake House
Jul 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Monthly Chapter meeting in Port Orchard

Belfair, WA – Monthly Roundup Meeting in Port Orchard @ Family Pancake House
Jul 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Monthly Chapter meeting in Port Orchard

Jul
19
Fri
Belfair, WA – Attending Western Dream Ride of Olympic Chapter BCHW @ Flying Horseshoe Ranch
Jul 19 @ 9:00 am – Jul 21 @ 5:00 pm

Camp out on your own, or rent a cabin, bunk house or tipi encampment for 1/2 price. Details: www.flyinghorseshoeranch.com

Adults: $150     Kids 6-12: $75    Under 6: Free

$10 per horse, per night   Bring your own feed

Includes: 3 home-cooked meals, miles of trails & arena, shower facilities; swimming pool; raffle; auction

See Facebook page for Olympic Back Country Horsemen of Washington

Jul
20
Sat
Belton SC going to the Lake at Donna Mayeur’s on Lake Keowee @ Donna Mayeur
Jul 20 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Let’s cool off during the hottest month of the year! Give the horses a break. Swim, tube, and have lunch at cowgirl Donna Mayeur’s home in Seneca SC Lake Keowee. Bring your favorite dish, a towel, and bathing suit.

Aug
2
Fri
Belfair, WA Attending Steve Rother Clinic in Silverdale @ Kitsap County Fairgrounds, Boand Arena
Aug 2 @ 9:00 am – Aug 4 @ 5:00 pm

Non-Member Clinic cost is $675, Rother Horsemanship membership cost is $505

Stall fee and arena fee are additional and separate

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!

Aug
10
Sat
Mountain View Chapter – Bear River Riders Summer Gymkhana Series @ Uinta County Fair Grounds
Aug 10 @ 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

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

Aug
11
Sun
Belfair, WA – Go Together to Play Day at Craterview (Bolender) Horse Park @ Bolender Horse Park
Aug 11 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Park is open 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.  Distance is about 2 hours’ hauling drive from Port Orchard area of SR 16. See Belfair, WA Chapter FB page or contact Chapter Queen Wendy Morrow for details on coordinating time for Cowgirls to go together.

Cost: $25 per horse/per day  + $20 refundable Haul-in Fee per horse. All manure, straw/shavings, trash must be picked up and disposed of before leaving. Staff member will inspect your area and return the haul-in fee when clean.

Open ride – Full use of the Mountain Trail Park and outdoor arena.  Free parking and stalls available.

Aug
23
Fri
Benbrook, TX BBB/Cowtown @ Cowtown Coliseum
Aug 23 @ 7:00 pm – Aug 24 @ 10:00 pm

Bulls, Bands and Barrels at Cowtown Coliseum @7:00 PM more details on GM

Aug
24
Sat
Mountain View Chapter – Bear River Riders Summer Gymkhana Series @ Uinta County Fair Grounds
Aug 24 @ 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

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

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

Sep
14
Sat
Mountain View Chapter – Bear River Riders Summer Gymkhana Series @ Uinta County Fair Grounds
Sep 14 @ 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

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

Oct
18
Fri
Belton SC having a Fall Fling at Parker Bowie Camp, Iva SC @ Parker Bowie Arena
Oct 18 @ 12:00 pm – Oct 20 @ 12:15 pm

Yee haw its fall fling time! We have the entire campground reserved for our fling. 17 sites with electric. Plenty of room for primitive camping. We’ll ride out at 10 on Saturday. Potluck dinner /meeting games Saturday night by campfire. Let’s ride and party! Bring prospects too! Negative coggins required.

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

May
8
Thu
Benbrook TX-PRIVATE Event Chapter retreat @ Lazy TK Ranch
May 8 @ 3:30 pm – May 11 @ 4:30 pm

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