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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

May
1
Wed
Benbrook TX – Mammogram May
May 1 @ 8:00 am – Jun 15 @ 5:00 pm

It’s time to get those TaTas checked out, cowgirls. If you are in our area, you can book through Texas Healthcare, or you can go to your favorite place. How do you get on the roster? Take a selfie and send it to us! This is a BYOB event for sure!

FW area can call 817-250-1811 or book online at https://www.texashealth.org/Health-and-Wellness/Women-and-Infants/Schedule-a-Screening-Mammogram

May
22
Wed
Benbrook, TX Wednesday Ride @ Mineral Wells State Park
May 22 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Come and join us for our Wednesday ride at Mineral Wells State Park just EAST of downtown Mineral Wells.  Not Weatherford, 180 & 71.  We ride out at 10:00.  Hope to see you there.

May
23
Thu
Benbrook TX- Cowgirl Connection @ National Cowgirl Museum
May 23 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Join us at our favorite museum as we hear from another inductee at the museum. Light bites. RSVP to the museum if you are a member. [email protected]

May
24
Fri
Farmersville TX @ 6RS Ranch Trail Ride @ 6RS Ranch
May 24 – May 26 all-day

Again, Linda Deas will be leading our Posse through her familiar trails and offering a great weekend!  Make your reservations NOW… there are only 12 spots with electric hook-up!  Call this number at 6RS for info 903-388-0439.

May
25
Sat
Farmersville TX @ Wylie 40 Something Spring Playday Series @ 1219 Cattle Company
May 25 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

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.

Benbrook, TX Saturday Ride @ Wyatt Ranch
May 25 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Have your Coggins.  This trail is a little rocky and we get to cross the river.  Very pretty.  Come join us.  We ride out at 11:00

Coahoma, Tx- Game Night @ Halie's House
May 25 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

We will have Family Game night.  Come and play games, fellowship, and eat some great food.

May
26
Sun
Benbrook, TX Game Night @ Judy Greenway Residence
May 26 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Game night at Judy’s place!  Bring your $1 dollar bills for LCR.  & a few bucks to tip the cook.  BYOB Let’s party!  Yeehaw!

May
27
Mon
Farmersville TX @ Cooper Lake Trail Ride @ Cooper Lake
May 27 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Join us for a Memorial Day Getaway for the whole family and our Cowgirls Friends!!!  Cowgirls will be trail riding; Men will be cooking!?  You are welcome to bring your preferred food and throw it on our grill, or prepare your own.  Remember, this is remote, so there will be no running to Chicken Express at the last minute.  Be prepared for your family.  We will have a “pot luck” sign-up for sides and desserts.  Bring your Kiddos, bring your Grands, bring your Friends!  Bring your horses, bring your chairs, or hammock.  Relax and enjoy a fun day together!!

Benbrook TX- Memorial Day Parade @ Hubbard HS
May 27 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Come join us for a true small town parade! We will be in modified parade attire-

white button down

straw hats

red bandannas

black saddle blanket

Decorate your horse in red white and blue! Parade starts at 11.

Coahoma, TX- Memorial Day Pool Party @ Cowgirl Judi's house
May 27 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

We will be kicking off Summer and relaxing in the pool. (Weather Permitting)

May
29
Wed
Benbrook, TX Wednesday Ride @ Rocky Creek Park
May 29 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Come and join us on our Wednesday ride at Rocky Creek Park.  We ride out at 11:00.

May
31
Fri
Farmersville TX @ Ebenezer State Park Trail Ride @ Ebenezer State Park
May 31 – Jun 2 all-day

We have another Trail Ride Weekend organized by Trail Boss, Linda Deas.  According to Linda, this is a very beautiful park to ride in and enjoy!!!  You can come for the week or just to Day Ride!  She will ride out at 10:30 am each day.  Bring your lunch or food as needed.  This Park has hookups that must be reserved at www.Reservations.gov.  Please contact Linda with any questions!!

Ebenezer is another Federal Park Property.  You can purchase a Lifetime Senior Membership Discount Card at www.Reservations.gov, or several other Memberships to pick from!

Benbrook TX – Rutledge Patient Trail Ride @ Rocky Creek Park
May 31 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Come join us as we assist Rutledge clients enjoy the benefits of equine therapy. We will not be riding, but will be assisting young adults who are undergoing cancer treatments. Whether riding the trails or grooming horses, we need cowgirls there to help.

Patients will book through Rutledge at the direction of their medical advisers.

Jun
1
Sat
Benbrook TX – PCSP Parade @ PCSP Parade Start
Jun 1 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Come join us as we kick off the Frontier Days Rodeo!

modified parade attire- Pink shirts and straw hat or helmet. Polo wraps . Parade starts at 6:30. Line up at 6 pm

Jun
2
Sun
Benbrook TX -Monthly Trail Ride @ Dutch Branch Park
Jun 2 @ 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
Jun 2 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Dutch treat lunch and meeting. Join us at 3 Parrots and meet the gang!

Jun
4
Tue
Coahoma, Tx- Summer School Kick Off @ Moss Elementary Big Spring, Tx
Jun 4 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

We will be helping host the Western Themed Summer School kick off by bringing horses for the horse kissing booth and for the students to see. Please wear 40 Something Cowgirl attire.

Benbrook TX – PRCA Rodeo @ PCSP Rodeo Grounds
Jun 4 @ 5:13 pm – Jun 8 @ 6:13 pm

Great hometown Rodeo . Very family friendly. Take a selfie and message us to get added to the roster.

 

Tickets available at
http://PCSP.net

Jun
7
Fri
Farmersville TX @ Hunt County Horseman’s Association Show @ Hopkins County Civic Center
Jun 7 @ 5:00 pm – Jun 8 @ 9:00 pm

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

 

Jun
8
Sat
Rawlins Wyoming attending Rawlins Horse show @ Carbon county fairgrounds
Jun 8 all-day

Rawlins horse show series English and western classes all age groups

Jun
9
Sun
Coahoma, Tx- Monthly Meeting @ Queen Raela's House
Jun 9 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

We will be planning our summer events.

Benbrook TX -Cowgirl Party @ M’s House
Jun 9 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

We are having a Botox party! Snacks provided, but BYOB. Botox price depend on what you want done. You can come and talk to Dr. Smith and Shasta and decide. Bring your checkbook!

Don’t want Botox? Come and hang out with us! It’s a party!

Jun
11
Tue
Coahoma, TX- Craft Night @ Princess Tonya's house
Jun 11 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

We will be making flip flops to wear this summer. Bring your flip flops and ribbon or material to tie on them.

Jun
15
Sat
Farmersville TX – Arena Fun Day @ Ridin High Cowboy Church Arena @ Ridin High Cowboy Church Arena
Jun 15 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

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!

Jun
22
Sat
Benbrook TX- Paint Party @ Gilland Casa
Jun 22 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

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!

Jun
23
Sun
Benbrook, TX Pool Party @ Darks Residence
Jun 23 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

BYOB potluck, game night, pool party.  Get a hold of Lori Darks on GM and see what you can bring.

Jun
28
Fri
Farmersville,TX Riding High Cowboy Church Playday Series @ HB Patton Arena
Jun 28 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

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**

Jun
29
Sat
Farmersville TX @ Wylie 40 Something Spring Playday Series @ 1219 Cattle Company
Jun 29 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

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.

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!

Jul
7
Sun
Farmersville TX @ White Mountain Wilderness Tramping @ White Mountain Wilderness Campground
Jul 7 – Jul 14 all-day

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!!

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
12
Fri
Farmersville TX @ Hunt County Horseman’s Association Show @ Hopkins County Civic Center
Jul 12 @ 5:00 pm – Jul 13 @ 9:00 pm

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

 

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
14
Sun
Farmersville TX @ ABRA World Show @ Ford Truck Arena - EXPO Square
Jul 14 – Jul 20 all-day

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!?!?

Jul
20
Sat
Farmersville TX – Arena Fun Day @ Ridin High Cowboy Church Arena @ Ridin High Cowboy Church Arena
Jul 20 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

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!

Aug
4
Sun
Farmersville TX @ TAMU College Station – Ranch Horse Short Course Program @ TAMU Hildebrand Equine Complex
Aug 4 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

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)

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
9
Fri
Farmersville TX @ Hunt County Horseman’s Association Show @ Hopkins County Civic Center
Aug 9 @ 5:00 pm – Aug 10 @ 9:00 pm

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

 

Aug
17
Sat
Farmersville TX @ Run For The Million Watch Party!! @ Whispering Oaks Farm & Ranch
Aug 17 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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!!

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
13
Fri
Farmersville TX @ Hunt County Horseman’s Association Show @ Hopkins County Civic Center
Sep 13 @ 5:00 pm – Sep 14 @ 9:00 pm

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

 

Oct
4
Fri
Farmersville TX @ 2024 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity @ Will Rogers Memorial Center
Oct 4 – Oct 19 all-day

Be there or be square!!!  Lots of days to watch some great competitors and their horses!!

Oct
11
Fri
Farmersville TX @ Hunt County Horseman’s Association Show @ Hopkins County Civic Center
Oct 11 @ 5:00 pm – Oct 12 @ 9:00 pm

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

 

Nov
8
Fri
Farmersville TX @ 2nd Annual Northeast TX Horse Expo @ Longhorn Arena & Event Center
Nov 8 – Nov 10 all-day

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 HealthFarmersville 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!! 

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.

Nov
22
Fri
Farmersville TX @ Texas Open Ranch Horse World Championship @ Henderson County Fair Grounds
Nov 22 – Nov 24 all-day

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

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