Calendar
The list may take a minute or so to load. There are a lot of events!
Come join us at the Ocmulgee Bluffs for a Saturday morning ride beginning at 9:00 (Ride out time) on Sep 21st.
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 $5 and can park.
NOTE: If coming from Monticello on Highway 83 towards Forsyth heading West, you’ll see the black horse sign with the words Saddle Horse Club written on it on your right as you turn in. If you see the Enon Baptist Church on your right, you’ve gone too far. Probably best to turn around there in the parking lot and head back east where you will see the Ocmulgee Bluffs sign on your right and turn left on Smith Mill Rd.
If you haven’t joined us in a while, please come on out for a good day to ride with some wonderful cowgirls!
Hickory Creek is a fun, fairly rugged ride. The area will be closed in Oct through Jan for hunting season. So this will be our last opportunity for awhile. You’ll need an OK hunting or fishing license to access their public lands. If you’re from TX & over 65, you’re exempt.
Come enjoy a Cowgirls Ride.
If you’ve never been you can check it out at https://www.perrydaletrails.com/
You will want to bring a Lunch!
Will be required to warm up your horse before riding.
Please let Marla know if you will be attending so she can let the facility know how many will be in attendance.
PLEASE NOTE: If you commit you will need to plan on attending. The facility may require a reservation fee as attendance has not been as planned in the past.
Get together with your cowgirl friends for a night of Mexican Food at Ixtapa Restaurant in Stayton and then go enjoy a fun movie!
Get together with some fun ladies to create some fun crafts for the Holiday Season!
Bring a snack if you would like.
Reach out to Queen Amber for details on the craft being created.
Trail challenge entry begins at 6:30 pm in the FARM Center Arena. Classes for everyone. Lead line, Youth (under 16), Adult. Let’s show them our cowgirl skills!
We’re bringing back the historic Shawnee Trail Ride! The Shawnee Trail moved cattle from Dallas to Missouri in the 1800s. The trail crossed the Red River at Preston Point in Pottsboro. In the 1960s, some guys hitched up their wagons and rode horses from Pottsboro to Dallas to open the State Fair. The ride had its 50th anniversary in 2010 and disappeared.The 40SC are bringing it back! We’ll ride through the parade to kick off Frontier Days in Pottsboro and make a 14 mile loop to Hagerman Wildlife Refuge for lunch and back. Camping is available Fri & Sat nights.
Gordon County Saddle Club is once again hosting a St Jude’s Ride for Children. Event will run from 9:00 – 3:30. More details to come….Save the date! September 28th!
RIDE UPDATE: We will be joining the GAHA (Georgia Arabian Horse Association) on Oct 5th for their Fall Ride rather than riding on Sep 28th as originally planned. Ride will be at the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers GA on Saturday, Oct 5th meeting at 9:00 in the Steeplechase Field across from the hotel and riding out at 10:00. Alisia Waxman will lead the ride. Cost is $25 for non GAHA members and $20 for GAHA members with lunch provided. There will be an endurance clinic beginning at 1:00 as well. Should be a FUN, FUN day!
Must pre-register at the following site by Oct 2nd:
3813ec_37d8876a2ed242d3bc711555e7b89795.pdf (georgia-arabian.com)
Address is 1996 Centennial Olympic Parkway Conyers, GA 30013
Trail Map Link:
Join us every Saturday, October 5th through March 15th as the greenhouses transform into an Indoor Winter Farmer’s Marketplace.
Vendors have been invited to sell what they make, grow, or raise.
They will have 40+ vendors each week on a rotating schedule to give their customers variety.
Horse of Hope Oregon is excited to welcome the community to come check out their facility, meet the therapy horses, and play games.
Purchase a horseback ride (ages 2-17). Meet the minis!
Carnival-style games, face-painting, raffle prizes and much more.
Food and drinks (including adult beverages for the 21+crowd) will be available for purchase.
Tickets for carnival games can be purchased on-site for $.50 per ticket.
All proceeds from this event will benefit the participants of Horses of Hope, an equine assisted therapy program located in Turner, Oregon.
NEW DATE FOR WORKSHOP: Oct 12-13 2024 
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.
Shoppers walk away with items they can’t find anywhere else. Discover farmhouse, industrial, vintage, re-purposed, handmade and much more.
– Listed Top 5 Flea Market in USA by Flea Market Décor magazine!
– Listed top traveling market in USA by Flea Market Style magazine!
Friday (Oct. 18th) 4pm-9pm
– First Pick – 4pm entry ($20)
– Early Bird – 6pm entry ($15)
– Tickets good for both days
Saturday (Oct. 19th) 9am-4pm
– Early Bird – 9am entry. 1 hr before GA ($12)
– General Admission 10am-4pm ($10). Enter anytime after 10am.
*12 and under is free
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.
Enjoy the beautiful fall temperatures in the “hill country of N Texas” combining our 2 favorite things, riding horses and drinking wine. We’ll ride 2 hours on the ranch trails and then ride through a pasture to neighboring Arche Winery for lunch. You won’t want to miss their chocolate menu!
Hope all can join us at Cedar Ridge Ranch in Senoia on Oct 20th at 2:00 (NOTE: Ride was pushed back to Oct 20th from Oct 5th due to our ride at Conyers Equestrian Park with GAHA on the 5th & Carson James Workshop on Oct 12th-13th). It’s a great place to ride with lots of trails. Cost is $5 and must provide proof of Coggins to enter.
Hope all can join us for a fun and relaxing way to spend a Sunday afternoon!
For pictures and information, website is as follows: cedarridgeranchga.com
They have assembled one of the best lineups of vintage, bespoke, handmade and antique dealers in the PNW!
Mark your calendars, grab your buds and make a plan to join us for 2 1/2 days of shopping, food and fun on historic grounds in Turner, OR .
Can’t wait to see you.
Come join us for a fun, fun, fun weekend of camping, trail rides including a scavenger hunt, costume contest, hoof care clinic and lots of food and snacks!
If you are interested in joining us, please contact Belle at (972) 746-7159 to reserve your camp spot (depends on length of stay) and to register for the fun festivities ($30).
Hope all can join us at Mingo Trails for a great “Fall” weekend! Gonna be a lot of fun!!!
Please see details below. Saturday dates 9 am
Please see details below.
Thundering Hills Ranch & Rescue presents their first annual Spook Fest. Dress up your equine partner and participate in our costume contest. Take a peaceful ride down the trails or thru the hay fields. Then try out our spooky obstacle course. We will have hayrides and games for the kiddos and kid at heart. Cozy up by the bonfire with a cup of hot cocoa or coffee with all the fixins purchased from our cocoa/coffee bar or purchase a make your own s’more at our smores bar with several options to make the ultimate smore. Browse our silent auction items, purchase some homemade goodies, take part in some awesome raffles or just come to see all the pretty horses. All proceeds go to Thundering Hills Ranch & Rescue. No rental horses will be available. We do welcome all furry friends/family members, but they must remain on a leash and be on their best behavior. No stalls will be available for this event so please plan accordingly. Current coggins must be presented upon check in NO EXCEPTIONS! Brandi Colvin Drew
Last I heard, Brandi was looking for volunteers and items for the Silent Auction. If anybody has anything to donate or goodies to bring, or a specific area you wanted to volunteer at, maybe we could volunteer as a chapter – serving hot cocoa, helping with games, etc. Let’s discuss it at our roundup meeting on Aug 27th and then notify Brandi once we come up with a group plan or individually! This is for such a good cause! Thanks! Kathy
MARKETPLACE FESTIVALS Presents Holiday Marketplace at the Oregon State Fair & Exposition Center in the Jackman Long Building!
General Admission: $5 PP
Sr, 1st Responder & Military Admission: $2 PP
Children’s Admission: Free!
VIP Admission: $8 PP includes Front of Admission Line, 30 min. prior to Show Entrance & Priority Seating!
All Tickets are 2 for 1 Right Now until July 4!!!
Door Prizes, Raffles, Gifts, 150+Vendors, Festive Holiday Food & Drinks, SANTA Photos & Visits, Crafts, Live Performances, & Much More! THE 1ST & BIGGEST HOLIDAY EVENT OF 2024
ACC Christmas Bazaar 2024 will be FRIDAY, November 15th, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm AND SATURDAY, November 16th 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Friday night will be Ladies Night! Come with your friends and get first picks of all the wonderful treasures their vendors have to offer! Tickets will be sold online or at the door.
For Friday night only, there will be free appys and non-alcoholic drinks, large value raffle prizes available only for Friday attenders that will be raffled off that evening. Along with their regular raffle area, special offers and little bit of swag and so much fun!
Tickets will be $8 online or $10 at the door and online special only of 4 tickets for $25!
Saturday’s event will be no charge!
There will have around 90 vendors offering a huge variety of high quality treasures.
There will be delicious breakfast and lunch offered, along with a huge bake sale, fabulous raffle area and their coffee bar.
This event is a fundraiser to support their women’s ministry program.
Hope all can attend this great workshop (Basic Riding Fundamentals) with Haylee Goolsby over at Raise a Glass Ranch in Forsyth GA. Our very own 40 Something Cowgirl – Wendy Deini-Pruden – will be hosting and assisting this event. Workshop will be held on November 16th from 10:00 till 4:00. Get your deposit in early to reserve your spot! Detailed information will be posted later.
Festival of the Year by the Oregon Festivals & Events Association, this event promises a holiday adventure brimming with magic and joy for all ages.
NEW TO 2024:
Prepare for new light displays, additional local vendors in the authentic German Vendor Market, discover delicious new food offerings and two new lanes at the snowless tubing hill (now a total of 4 lanes!). Enjoy an expanded Biergarten with more seating, ensuring a cozy and festive experience for all. The Silverton Christmas Market continues to grow, bringing even more magic and wonder to your holiday season! 
Learn simple, yet effective techniques to help your horses thrive with our 4 hour hands-on clinic taught by Chelse Freeman, CEMT and Ruth Mitchell-Golladay, PT and Certified Aromatherapy Specialist of Animal Essential Health.
If you would like to register, please text (972) 746-7159 and advise if you would like to
- Just watch
- Participate Hands On
- Participate Hands On AND Bring a Horse
Call to reserve your spot. If it’s full, we’ll put you on a waiting list and will plan another trip. 🙂