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Sep
21
Sat
Abilene, TX- Attending TTCC Lost Concho Ride @ Inks Ranch
Sep 21 @ 12:00 pm – Sep 22 @ 6:00 pm

Join our 40 Something Cowgirls as members of Texas Trail Challenge Club spend a weekend testing their skills on miles of trails and obstacles. Please reach out to TTCC directly for reservations, TRCC memberships and fee information.

Sep
22
Sun
Salem, OR Attending Perrydale Trails @ Perrydale Trails LLC
Sep 22 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

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.

Sep
23
Mon
Salem, OR Dinner and Movie Night @ Ixtapa Restaurant
Sep 23 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Get together with your cowgirl friends for a night of Mexican Food at Ixtapa Restaurant in Stayton and then go enjoy a fun movie!

Sep
24
Tue
Salem, OR Craft Night @ Queen Ambers House
Sep 24 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

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.

Sep
27
Fri
Forsyth GA New Beginnings in Christ Benefit Ride at Mingo Trails Sep 27-29 @ Mingo Trails
Sep 27 – Sep 29 all-day

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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

 

Sep
28
Sat
Forsyth GA St Jude Ride on Sep 28th – Dry Creek Trails – Hosted by Gordon County Saddle Club @ Dry Creek Trails
Sep 28 @ 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

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!

 

Abilene, TX- Fire Pit Saturday @ Laura’s Place
Sep 28 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Cozy up by the fire pit with us! Bring a snack to share and your favorite drink. See y’all there!

Sep
29
Sun
Abilene, TX- Trail Ride @ Abilene State Park Lake
Sep 29 @ 2:00 pm

Slip those boots on after church and join us for a ride around Lake Abilene!
Be sure to show a negative coggins and pay the $5 fee at the station.
Once you have your pass, you will U-turn back out to the highway and turn left. The lake entrance is on the right side 1 mile up the highway.
See y’all there!

Oct
1
Tue
Abilene, TX- Cowgirl Roundup @ Grover Nelson Park
Oct 1 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join us for our October Cowgirl Roundup! Bring your own dinner. We will grab a picnic table and go over upcoming events, schedule our monthly trail ride, game night, lunches and such.

Oct
4
Fri
Ball Ground Ga. Horse camping Broxton Bridge @ Broxton Bridge Plantation
Oct 4 – Oct 6 all-day

Book your cabin/camping sights at https://sites.google.com/view/bchsc/events

 

Contact host Judy Henson to see how many from our chapter are going.

 

 

Oct
5
Sat
Forsyth GA & GAHA Fall Ride at Georgia International Horse Park on Oct 5th in Conyers @ Georgia International Equestrian Horse Park in Conyers
Oct 5 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

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:

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Address is 1996 Centennial Olympic Parkway Conyers, GA 30013

Trail Map Link:

Horse Riding Trails (georgiahorsepark.com)

Salem, OR Attending Indoor Winter Market @ Wavra Farms and Nursery
Oct 5 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

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.

Abilene, TX- Attending TRCC Wild West Wrangle @ Fort Griffin State Park
Oct 5 @ 12:00 pm – Oct 6 @ 6:00 pm

Join our 40 Something Cowgirls as members of Texas Trail Challenge Club spend a weekend testing their skills on miles of trails and obstacles. Please reach out to TTCC directly for reservations, TRCC memberships and fee information.

Salem, OR Attending Ghost Walk @ Independence Riverview Park
Oct 5 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The Ghost Walk is a free community event hosted by the Heritage Museum. Get to downtown early to enjoy dinner!
Go to the fountain to get your map for the evening starting at 7PM.
For more information visit: www.orheritage.org/ghostwalk
Oct
6
Sun
Salem, OR Attending Party in the Pasture @ Horses of Hope Oregon
Oct 6 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

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.

Oct
11
Fri
Abilene, TX- Attending Long Ear Trail Ride @ Private ranch
Oct 11 @ 12:00 pm – Oct 13 @ 1:00 pm

Join our Marvelous Mavericks on a fun filled 3 day primitive camping adventure to support Ben Richey and enjoy the Long Ear Ride. This year’s benefit ride is #12! Please reach out to “Long Ear Benefit Trail Ride” on Facebook to RSVP and get directions to the ranch by Oct 1. Ride is Oct 11 – 13. West on Hwy 1606 1/2 mile west of Hwy 208. Dunn Texas. Kids 10 and under free. All other ages $60.00 each. Gates open Friday afternoon, and  serving 5 hot meals. Anyone interested in helping before during and after this ride please message our host.

Abilene, TX Long Ear Trail Ride @ Fuller’s place
Oct 11 @ 4:00 pm – Oct 13 @ 2:41 pm

Join our Marvelous Mavericks on a fun filled 3 day primitive camping adventure to support Ben Richey and enjoy the Long Ear Ride. This year’s benefit ride is #12! Please reach out to “Long Ear Benefit Trail Ride” on Facebook to RSVP and get directions to the ranch by Oct 1. Ride is Oct 11 – 13. West on Hwy 1606 1/2 mile west of Hwy 208. Dunn Texas. Kids 10 and under free. All other ages $60.00 each. Gates open Friday afternoon, and serving 5 hot meals. Anyone interested in helping before during and after this ride please message our host.

Oct
12
Sat
Abilene, TX- Attending BCEC Fall Show @ Nitro Sporthorses
Oct 12 @ 8:00 am

Our 40 Something Cowgirls are heading out to Nitro Sporthorses to play Aliens and Astronauts with Big Country Equestrian Club in their Fall Show!

Please look for the flyer on FB or reach out to Big Country Equestrian Club about registration and classes.

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
15
Tue
Abilene, TX- Attending Bunco For Breast Cancer @ Abilene Convention Center
Oct 15 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Join our Cowgirls for a great cause! Hendricks’ Bunco for Breast Cancer is a long time tradition here in Abilene. This year’s theme is the Roaring 20’s!!! Get your flapper dresses ladies!
Our table will have 16 seats. Each of us will pre-pay our chapter Treasurer, Babe Chambers, to secure your spot.
* Registration fee is $35/person paid to Babe Chambers. 16 spots at our table.

Oct
18
Fri
Salem, OR Attending The Great Junk Hunt @ Oregon State Fairgrounds
Oct 18 – Oct 19 all-day
Get ready for a fun-filled weekend at the Oregon State Fairgrounds! The Great Junk Hunt is back, and they’ve got you covered with vintage items, home décor & more!
Join us Oct. 18 & 19 to shop 85K sq. ft. full of the best vendors in the PNW!
The Great Junk Hunt is a round up of curated vendors selling their best goods, plus no party is complete without cocktails, live music and aisles of junkin’ treasure.
Shoppers walk away with items they can’t find anywhere else. Discover farmhouse, industrial, vintage, re-purposed, handmade and much more.
– Named Top 15 Flea Market in USA by Romantic Homes magazine!
– Listed Top 5 Flea Market in USA by Flea Market Décor magazine!
– Listed top traveling market in USA by Flea Market Style magazine!
– Ticket Info –
FRIDAY:
Friday (Oct. 18th) 4pm-9pm
– First Pick – 4pm entry ($20)
– Early Bird – 6pm entry ($15)
– Tickets good for both days
SATURDAY:
Saturday (Oct. 19th) 9am-4pm
– Early Bird – 9am entry. 1 hr before GA ($12)
– General Admission 10am-4pm ($10). Enter anytime after 10am.
*The venue will be charging $5 per vehicle for parking
*12 and under is free
Oct
20
Sun
Forsyth GA Cedar Ridge Trail Ride Senoia GA on Oct 20th at 2:00 @ Cedar Ridge Ranch
Oct 20 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

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.

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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

 

Oct
24
Thu
Salem, OR Attending The Farmhouse Show @ The Farmhouse
Oct 24 @ 10:00 am – Oct 26 @ 4:00 pm

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.

Abilene, TX- Attending TTCC Fall Riders Clinic @ Four Sisters Ranch
Oct 24 @ 6:33 pm – Oct 25 @ 7:33 pm

Join our 40 Something Cowgirls as members of Texas Trail Challenge Club fine tune their skills in this Fall Riders Clinic. Please reach out to TTCC directly for reservations, TRCC memberships and fee information.

Oct
25
Fri
Forsyth GA Mingo Fall Trail Ride Oct 25-27 2024 @ Mingo Trails
Oct 25 – Oct 27 all-day

Hope all can join us at Mingo Trails for a great “Fall” weekend!  Gonna be a lot of fun!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

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Oct
26
Sat
Forsyth GA Lucky J Barrel Racing (Covington) @ The Newton County Agricultural Center
Oct 26 @ 8:30 am

Please see details below.

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Abilene, TX- Attending TTCC Monster Mash @ Four Sisters Ranch
Oct 26 @ 12:00 pm – Oct 27 @ 6:00 pm

Join our 40 Something Cowgirls as members of Texas Trail Challenge Club spend a weekend testing their skills on miles of trails and obstacles. Please reach out to TTCC directly for reservations, TRCC memberships and fee information.

Forsyth GA 1st Annual Ride or Walk Spook Fest on Oct 26th from 12-6 $25 @ Thundering Hills Ranch & Rescue
Oct 26 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

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

 

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Abilene, TX Western Women of Inspiration Ministry Retreat @ Rafter L Ranch (Coleman, TX) @ Rafter L Ranch
Oct 26 @ 2:00 pm – Oct 27 @ 3:00 pm

Come on out for a weekend of celebrating Jesus! Plus, horseback (trail riding and obstacle course), some fellowship, testimonials and a devotional on Sunday.

Please bring proof of a negative Coggins prior to off-loading horse on ranch property. Check in will be @ 2pm on Saturday 26 Oct 2024, check out will be @ 2pm on Sunday 27 Oct 2024. Primitive camping only. You may bring a generator and panels. Lori will assign meal items to bring for supper on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday.

Need/Want a stall for your horse? Please contact Terrie Eldred@ 325-636-7974. Stalls are self-clean and cost is $10. Please let Terrie know if you are bringing a very tall and/or large RV/LQ trailer.

Requesting no alcohol at this event.

Planning to “pass the hat” on Sunday for an offering to Rafter L ranch for allowing us to enjoy the beauty of the ranch and obstacle course.

Looking forward to a fun filled “girls” weekend.

Abilene, TX- Fire Pit Saturday @ Laura’s Place
Oct 26 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Cozy up by the fire pit with us! Bring a snack to share and your favorite drink. See y’all there!

Nov
1
Fri
Salem, OR Attending Holiday Marketplace @ OR State Fairgrounds
Nov 1 @ 5:00 pm – Nov 3 @ 4:00 pm

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

Nov
9
Sat
Abilene, TX- Attending TTCC Salute to the Troops @ C Bar Ranch
Nov 9 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Join our 40 Something Cowgirls as members of Texas Trail Challenge Club spend a weekend testing their skills on miles of trails and obstacles. Please reach out to TTCC directly for reservations, TRCC memberships and fee information.

Nov
10
Sun
Abilene, TX- Craft Night Horse Wreaths @ Melisa’s Shop
Nov 10 @ 3:30 pm – 7:30 pm

For the third year we are making beautiful horse head wreaths for Christmas. All wreaths are 1 of a kind, painted and built by you!
5 spots available.

 

Nov
15
Fri
Salem, OR Attending Christmas Bazaar @ North Albany Community Church
Nov 15 @ 9:00 am – Nov 16 @ 4:00 pm

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.

Nov
16
Sat
Forsyth GA Workshop on Basic Riding Fundamentals led by Haylee Goolsby on Nov 16th at Raise a Glass Ranch in Forsyth @ Raise a Glass Ranch
Nov 16 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

  

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.

  

 

Nov
22
Fri
Salem, OR Attending Silverton Christmas Market @ Silverton Christmas Market
Nov 22 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Experience the award-winning Silverton Christmas Market at the Oregon Garden Resort! Honored as the ✨ Festival of the Year by the Oregon Festivals & Events Association✨, this event promises a holiday adventure brimming with magic and joy for all ages.
Stroll along immersive paths draped in one MILLION lights, visit the traditional German Christmas Market for handmade gifts, sip on warm gluhwein by a cozy fire, ride down the snowless tubing hill or listen to live music in the Biergarten, Nov. 22 – Dec. 31, 2024. The event is closed Nov. 28 and Dec. 24-25.
🎄NEW TO 2024:
The Silverton Christmas Market is set to become even more spectacular! 🤩 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! 🎅🏻 ❤️
Nov
26
Tue
Abilene, TX-Fox Christmas Lights Parade @ Downtown Abilene
Nov 26 @ 6:30 pm

The Fox Parade of Lights is a beautiful way to bring in the Christmas season! Join us as we light up our horses for a bright and festive parade!
Details as we get closer to the event.

Dec
7
Sat
Abilene, TX- Christmas Party @ Barb’s Place
Dec 7 @ 3:00 pm

Merry Christmas and let’s celebrate with our Marvelous Maverick Cowgirl sisters!
Barb has opened her home for our annual Christmas party.
Details will be available as we get closer to this event.
This event will also serve as our meeting for December.