Calendar

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Jan
5
Fri
Agua Dulce, CA – Calendar Reveal and Monthly Round Up @ La Cabana
Jan 5 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Please join us in kicking off 2024 together.  The Royalty would like to present to our membership our 2024 Calendar of Events – RSVP is essential!

Jan
7
Sun
Kings Mountain, NC Round Up @ Towne Tavern
Jan 7 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Gathering all members and guests! Let’s meet at Town Tavern at 4:00 for drinks, food, socializing and a short meeting to review our achievements of 2023 and set our goals for 2024.

We will pass the boot for our 2024 charity, which has not been picked yet, so bring your ideas.

Jan
11
Thu
Kings Mountain, NC Day Ride @ Kings Mtn. State Park
Jan 11 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Changed date to Thursday due to rains expected on original date of Tuesday.

Come out for a day ride at KMSP. Meeting at 10:00, ride out by 10:30!

Bring snacks and water, let’s enjoy the day.

Jan
13
Sat
STEPHENVILLE TX – FWSS PARADE @ Fort Worth Stock show parade
Jan 13 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Parade starts at 11:oo am.  Plan accordingly.  Pink button down, pink scarf, black 40something jacket ,black felt hat black saddle pad, jeans and boots.

Jan
14
Sun
Agua Dulce, CA – Trail Ride Vasquez Rocks @ Vasquez Rocks, Agua Dulce
Jan 14 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Trail Ride the beautiful Vasquez Rocks park.  This ride is sponsored by ETI Corral 86  If you are not a current member there will be a $10 fee for insurance due at the time of the ride.

Jan
20
Sat
Agua Dulce, CA – Doc Larsen Trail Ride @ Doc Larsen
Jan 20 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

3 hour trail ride in Lake View Terrace, led by Jeanne Mather.  Flyer to be sent to all current cowgirls after our Calendar Reveal on the 12th, save the date!

Kings Mountain, NC Lunch @ Sweet Caroline’s Restaurant
Jan 20 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Meeting for lunch instead of riding due to the cold front bringing us a high of 33!!!!

Meet at Sweet Caroline’s at Noon!!

See you there!

Jan
25
Thu
Kings Mountain, NC Camp and Ride @ H. Cooper Black
Jan 25 @ 12:00 pm – Jan 30 @ 11:00 am

H. Cooper Black for another Camp and Ride

located at 279 Sporting Dog Trail, Cheraw, SC for a winter ride. The trails are flat, sandy and well marked. 

To make reservations please contact the park via their website www.reserve.southcarolinaparks.com/ h-cooper-black. 

STEPHENVILLE TX Monthly roundup @ BJ Resturant
Jan 25 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Monthly roundup.  Dinner. Good chat.  50/50 raffle with an additional small prize.

Jan
27
Sat
STEPHENVILLE TX – FWSS GRAND ENTRY @ FWSS GRAND ENTRY
Jan 27 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Feb
7
Wed
Kings Mountain, NC Day Ride @ Woods Ferry
Feb 7 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

TrailHead is easiest found by putting Buck’s Grave Road, Chester, SC in your GPS. You will take Woods Ferry Road to get to Buck’s Grave Rd. This will take you to the gravel road that goes to the trailhead. No restroom nor water at trailhead. 

Located in western Chester County, lies within a beautiful wooded floodplain surrounded by upland pine woods and maturing hardwood forests. Some hills and a few rocky/rooty areas. 

Meet at 10:00, ride out by 10:30. 

Feb
10
Sat
Agua Dulce, CA – Horse Trivia/RoundUp @ Vicki and Jen's home
Feb 10 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Horse Bowl Trivia game night, prizes, food and fun.

 

Please RSVP – dinner served, please bring an appetizer or dessert to share

Feb
11
Sun
Agua Dulce, CA – Griffith Park Trail Ride @ Griffith Park
Feb 11 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Trail ride in Griffith Park, lunch at the mexican restaurant.  This ride is sponsored by ETI Corral 86.  If you are not a current ETI member there will be a $10 insurance fee.

Feb
15
Thu
Kings Mountain, NC Camp and Ride @ Leatherwood Mountain
Feb 15 @ 12:00 pm – Feb 18 @ 1:00 pm

Leatherwood Mountain  Camp and Ride

Premier Equine Facility located in Ferguson , NC is a wonderful destination horseback riding vacation for you and your horses. Over 75 miles of beautiful NC trails to explore that consist of long woodsy paths along beautiful ridges, old logging roads, lots of creek crossings and minimal to long climbs and descents. The trails are safe, well marked and mapped. When you and your equine companion visit the heart of “Horse Country” you may never want to leave!

For reservations call: 336-973-5044

STEPHENVILLE TX Roundup @ Pasta Fina Rest.
Feb 15 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Please come join us for our monthly meeting / roundup.  Pasta Fina 6pm.  50/50 raffle for those that want to particpate.

Feb
18
Sun
Agua Dulce, CA – “Sweetheart” Ride @ Lake View Terrace
Feb 18 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Sweetheart Ride – Coed Event.  $25.00 per couple, $15.00 per single cowgirl.  We will be doing about a 4 hour trail ride with lunch/dessert following, champagne too!

 

RSVP is a must to Cindy at 661-510-4825

Agua Dulce, CA – Totem PoleTrail Ride @ Littlerock, CA
Feb 18 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Trail ride from Totem Pole Ranch.  This ride is sponsored by ETI Corral 138, please contact Kimberly Dwight for more information.

Feb
24
Sat
Kings Mountain, NC Clinic @ Shaner Farm
Feb 24 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Grab your branding iron and come on over to Shaner Farm.

Duane Poole, the branding man, will be there to place the brands. Branded horses are less likely to be stolen, plus it looks cool!

Must reserve and pay in advance, deadline is Feb. 9. Contact Joelle directly to be on the list and pay.

Feb
25
Sun
Kings Mountain, NC Day Ride @ Kings Mountain State Park
Feb 25 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Kings Mountain State Park   Day Ride Meet at 10:00, ride out by 10:30. $3.00 per horse. 

located on Apple Road (Equestrian TrailHead) 

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. Shoes or boots recommended.

Mar
7
Thu
Kings Mountain, NC Camp and Ride @ Croft State Park
Mar 7 @ 1:00 pm – Mar 10 @ 2:00 pm

Croft State Park Camp and Ride

This park located in Spartanburg, SC is widely popular and is known around the region for its equestrian facilities. The park regularly hosts shows in its arena and boasts more than 20 miles of equestrian trails. Mostly flat trails, rocky and roots in some areas. 

Water/Power at each site. 

For reservations go to: https://reserve.southcarolinaparks.com/croft

Mar
8
Fri
Agua Dulce, CA – Monthly Round Up @ Don Chatto's
Mar 8 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Mar
9
Sat
Agua Dulce, CA – Bunco at Dana’s @ Dana Colins home
Mar 9 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Night of Bunco!  Dana will be preparing corned beef and cabbage, please bring a side dish, RSVP is a must

Mar
14
Thu
Kings Mountain, NC Camp and Ride @ Mill Creek Campground
Mar 14 @ 2:00 pm – Mar 17 @ 1:00 pm

Manchester Spring Trail Ride   Camp and Ride

Located in Pinewood, SC

Reservations are accepted usually one -two months prior to the event. The event is a fundraiser for the Manchester Trail Riders Club. These folks put a lot of work into it and make sure everyone has a great time.

Mostly flat and sandy trails. Awesome trail ride with food, bands and vendors! 

Water/Power at each site. Bathhouse on site. You’ll need to high line or corral your horse. 

Please let Joelle know if you’d like to go and she can give you the number for registration once it opens up. 

Mar
16
Sat
STEPHENVILLE TX = Dublin Tx St. Patricks parade @ Dublin Tx Saint Patricks Parade
Mar 16 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Time to bling green!

Kings Mountain, NC Kings Mtn State Park Day Ride @ Kings Mountain State Park
Mar 16 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Kings Mountain State Park   Day Ride Meet at 10:00, ride out by 10:30. $3.00 per horse. 

Located on Apple Road (Equestrian TrailHead) 

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. Shoes or boots recommended.

Mar
21
Thu
Kings Mountain, NC Expo @ Dixie Horse Auction
Mar 21 @ 8:00 am – Mar 23 @ 8:00 pm

Join us for this 3 day event in Troutman, NC! Consignment items for sale, auctions selling everything from buckets to saddles to horses, mules, donkeys, ponies! Chime in on this Event when you’d like to go and let’s get a carpool or caravan started.

Kings Mountain, NC Day Ride @ Kings Mountain State Park
Mar 21 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Kings Mountain State Park   Day Ride

located on Apple Road (Equestrian TrailHead) 

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.

Meet at 10:00, ride out by 10:30. $3.00 per horse. 

Mar
24
Sun
Agua Dulce, CA – Tammy & Esme Trail Ride @ Tammy Gillette's home
Mar 24 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Details to follow

Mar
28
Thu
Kings Mountain, NC Camp and Ride @ 4B Farm and Campground
Mar 28 @ 1:00 pm – Mar 31 @ 12:00 pm

4B Farm and Campground   Camp and Ride

Located adjacent to the Uwharrie National Forest and at the Badin Lake Recreation Area. Miles of trails with minimal inclines. Some areas are rocky and roots. Boots or shoes recommended. 

Water/Power at each site. 

For reservations go to: https://4bfarmandcampground.com/

STEPHENVILLE TX – Team penning / sorting practice @ Val Tamme Ranch = Stephenville Tx
Mar 28 @ 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Team sorting practice / team penning practice and lessons.  no number of horses or time. Covered arena.

STEPHENVILLE TX – MONTHLY ROUND UP @ Fuzzie's tacos
Mar 28 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Apr
5
Fri
STEPHENVILLE TX – Get away weekend to Train Robber Ranch @ Train Robber Ranch
Apr 5 @ 1:00 pm – Apr 7 @ 2:00 pm

Weekend trip – get away.  Horses, games, food and fun.  Cost approx. $100 plus for the weekend.  Food and personals not included.

Apr
6
Sat
Kings Mountain, NC Winery Visit @ Veronet Winery
Apr 6 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Visit to Veronet Winery 12:00-3:30 pm

1549 Ike Brooks Dr. Kings Mountain, NC

Escape from busy days to stunning vineyards, miles of beautiful views, acres of towering pines, and delicious wines; take a break, and make memory with us in the beauty of the Carolina landscape.

Apr
7
Sun
Agua Dulce, CA – Acton Rangers Gymkhana
Apr 7 all-day
Kings Mountain, NC Day Ride @ Latta Plantation
Apr 7 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Latta Plantation Day Ride

6345 Sample Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078

No fee to ride cost; park at the old equestrian center, there are signs, they close after rains. 

No water or restrooms at trailer parking.

Shady trail side is mostly flat terrain and barefoot friendly. Prairie trail has bluestone rocks and mid sized round rocks, so boots or shoes recommended.

Apr
11
Thu
Kings Mountain, NC Camp and Ride @ Lee State Park
Apr 11 @ 1:00 pm – Apr 14 @ 2:00 pm

Lee State Park       Camp and Ride

487 Loop Rd., Bishopville, SC

Trails that run along the Lynches River. Sandy and flat terrain, no shoes nor boots necessary.  

Each campsite has two horse corrals, as well as power and water. There is a bath house in the campground as well.

For reservations:

https://reserve.southcarolinaparks.com/lee

 

Apr
12
Fri
Agua Dulce, CA – Monthly Round Up @ Don Chatto's
Apr 12 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

RSVP RSVP RSVP RSVP RSVP RSVP

 

Apr
16
Tue
Kings Mountain, NC Round Up @ Pleasant City Wood Fired Grill
Apr 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Join us for a Round Up, bring yourself and friends to eat, socialize and discuss how our year is going.

Wonderful chance to gather with your fellow cowgirls!! This is a great time to bring a guest to see what we are all about.

These roundups give us a chance to share new ideas for events and review what we’ve done so far.

 

Apr
20
Sat
Agua Dulce, CA – Trail Ride Quigley Cyn
Apr 20 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

This ride is sponsored by ETI Corral 138, contact Kimberly Dwight for more info.  Parking is tight, horsepool if possible

Apr
25
Thu
STEPHENVILLE Monthly meeting @ Jersey Lilly's Mexican Rest
Apr 25 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Apr
27
Sat
Agua Dulce, CA – Saddleback Butte Trail Ride
Apr 27 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Ride is sponsored by ETI Corral 138, contact Kimberly Dwight for more info

Kings Mountain, NC Photoshoot @ Judi Vogt’s- Kingsfoil Farm
Apr 27 @ 11:00 am – 6:30 pm

Limited to members only at this time. April Lizzy will photograph your horse with a $50 non-refundable deposit to secure your session.

Contact Joelle for a time slot and to pay.

Apr
28
Sun
Agua Dulce, CA – Trail Ride Lost Creek, Saugus
Apr 28 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Hosted by ETI Corral 86, contact Janette Beas for more information

May
1
Wed
Kings Mountain, NC Day Ride @ Woods Ferry Recreational Area
May 1 @ 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

Woods Ferry Recreational Area    Day Ride 

Meet at 9:30, ride out by 10:00. 

TrailHead is easiest found by putting Buck’s Grave Road, Chester, SC in your GPS. You will take Woods Ferry Road to get to Buck’s Grave Rd. This will take you to the gravel road that goes to the trailhead. No restroom nor water at trailhead. 

Located in western Chester County, lies within a beautiful wooded floodplain surrounded by upland pine woods and maturing hardwood forests. Some hills and a few rocky/rooty areas. Boots or shoes recommended.

May
2
Thu
Agua Dulce, CA – Acton Rangers Gymkhana series @ Vincent Hill Arena
May 2 all-day

Acton Rangers Gymkhana – some of our gals are riding well, come out and ride or cheer them on!

May
4
Sat
Agua Dulce, CA – Acton Rangers Gymkhana
May 4 all-day
Agua Dulce, CA – Mountain Trail Trials
May 4 all-day

Trail Trials hosted by ETI Corral 138 and 86, staged at Grace Ranch in Acton

May
7
Tue
Agua Dulce, CA – CRAFT NIGHT @ Dana Colins home
May 7 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Sherri and Dana are hosting another craft night, $30 material fee, RSVP is a must – dinner at 6!  Flyer sent to all current cowgirls

May
10
Fri
Agua Dulce, CA – Monthly Round Up @ La Cabana
May 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Coed event – come out and join the fun and enjoy a meal while you’re at it!

May
11
Sat
Kings Mountain, NC Obstacle Play Day @ Judi Vogt’s Home
May 11 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Obstacle Play Day at Judi Vogt’s farm located at 105 Tibor Drive, Kings Mountain, NC. Drive all the way to the end of the black top road. You will go through an open iron gate and see the arena, barn and parking on your left. 

This event is from 11:00 – 2:00 and is no charge but donations are appreciated for our charity for 2024. 

Obstacle play days are a great time to expose your horse and maybe you, to things you’ve not experienced. You will go at your own pace and ask for help from your peers at anytime. We are all happy to help! 

We have had a great turnout in the past for play days, so to ensure we have enough parking for everyone, try to carpool if possible. Also, RSVP on the event, as we will keep a list of attendees and may have to limit our numbers.