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Join us for an 8 mile ride around Benbrook lake over the creeks and through the woods. Not a challenging terrain. Be saddled and ready to ride at 11:00. We look forward to seeing you there.
Wavra’s Indoor Winter Market runs every Saturday through March 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the farm, 7882 Jordan St. S.E. It’s off Highway 22 just southeast of Salem.
Let’s take a ride in the woods on beautiful Grapevine lake. Be saddled and ready to ride by 11. Sandy and easy terrain.
Come celebrate our End of a Fun Year and the start to a new year!
White Elephant Gift $40 and Up Range.
Socks Exchange. Bring one pair of socks wrapped in a paper bag to exchange.
Dutch treat lunch and meeting. Join us at 3 Parrots and meet the gang!
If this sounds like tons of fun, believe me… IT IS!
They run sponsor flags, grand entry, push cows, opening ceremony at gaming events, parades, and so much more!
Come on out and meet them with or without your horse! You’ll see for yourself how incredibly fun 2024 can be for you & your horse, with great drama free, like-minded cowgirls!
Follow their page for all upcoming events! You’ll surely be glad you did!
Early, Texas Monthly Round Up
come join us for some delicious pizza and salad
dinner is Dutch
we’ll talk about exciting upcoming events for the new year
Join us for a ride in the woods on beautiful lake Benbrook. Be saddled and ready to ride by 11:00. Some nice ups and downs with some rocky spots. Normally a 2-3 hour ride, approx 6-9 miles. You can easily turn back early & not get lost. It’s an out & back. We look forward to seeing you there.
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 1/23-Go Pink night -be at trailer parking by 5:30 traditional parade attire
Grand Entry 1/25 TCU Night purple shirts, black 40SC vest
Grand Entry 1/27 Rutledge at 11 am performance arrive by 9:00 with long sleeve white shirt, black vest.
Grand Entry 1/29 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.
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 1/23-Go Pink night -be at trailer parking by 5:30 traditional parade attire
Grand Entry 1/25 TCU Night purple shirts, black 40SC vest
black saddle blankets all days
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.
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 10, 2024.
PM or text to 817-614-6382
Early, Texas. Monthly Game Night postponed due to weather
TBA
Game night is always such a hoot
what will it be , family feud, name that meme, or will be something new
if you like to laugh and enjoy some good home cooked food
Then this is the event for you !!!
Rescheduled ride from rain out on 1/2 . Come ride with us along beautiful Lake Benbrook Ride time is 11:00
Join us for 3 days on incredible horsemanship!
Mustang trainers have been formally selected and invited to compete in the exclusive Mustang Magic weekend during the legendary Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, January 18-20, 2024!
Mustangs will travel from Idaho to Fort Worth, Texas to be matched with their trainers on Friday, September 8th at 11 a.m. during The Fort Worth Mustang Show at the cattle pens on the south side of the John Justin Arena.
Mustang trainers will return January 18 to the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Mustang Magic to exhibit their gentled mustang. The Top 10 highest scoring trainer and mustang pairs will move forward to the Saturday night’s Mustang Magic Top 10 Freestyle Finals, where they will show off their partnership for a chance to become the 2024 FWSSR Mustang Magic Champion! Adoption/Auction will immediately follow naming of the FWSSR Mustang Magic Champion
Tickets for Boots & Bounty: Barn Dance & BBQ Benefit are officially ON SALE NOW at https://bootsandbounty.ticketspice.com/boots-bounty-barn…
A limited number of VIP PRIVATE TABLES are also available, only 5 are available, grab yours today and invite the whole gang!
Included in your $28 per person ticket is a delicous BBQ dinner will be cooked on site by McKillip’s Catering Inc.
while Outlaw ‘Shine get’s your toes tappin’
Dancer’s encouraged and wallflowers welcome!
A silent auction with some amazing donations to bid on will close at 8 pm.
All in support of an amazing cause, Oregon Agricultural Trust
We can’t wait to see you there!
Early, Texas Apron painting luncheon
It’ll be a fun painting party designing our chapter aprons, to use for community events.
We’ll enjoy some delicious homemade soup, bread and cookies
Come watch Mule Jumping! So much fun to watch every year! Let us know if you are coming and we will save you a seat!
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.
Early , Texas. Thirsty Thursday
come join us for a relaxing night of award winning whine tasting at the beautiful Skies Over Texas Whinery in Early
Whine tasting , or ordering by glass is Dutch
Pattern Practice at TA Head Arena in Goldthwaite . Melissa Davis will set up/ tear down different speed patterns and we can ride the patterns how ever long we want but it is a open arena so weather permitting via rain / snow . please call before you haul . this will be a fun and social event no timers or drags but lots of fun. Bring Neg. coggins and bring a friend. great way to knock the dust off the saddle & leg up that horse or just sit and watch – go at your own speed no pressure no rush .
patterns to expect:
Clover leaf barrels
Straight away Barrels
Poles
Double Barrel Flags
Hitch’n’go
Lariat
Flying W
66 degrees and partly sunny today! Come and ride with us at Holiday Park in Crowley. We ride out at 11:00. Hope to see you there.
Movement Matters! Live cooking demo and preview of Walk With Ease
Walk With Ease is a FREE program provided by OSU Extension that can:
- Build confidence in being physically active
- Get you moving no matter your mobility or fitness level
- Reduce pain and improve overall health
Join us to learn more about why movement matters – and enjoy a live healthy cooking demonstration!
This free virtual event is a partnership with Oregon State University Extension, Comagine Health, CINO, Oregon Wellness Network, and Food Hero
We ride out at 11 weather permitting.
Early, Texas Beginner Livestock Clinic
It’s that time to get out and gondo something fun!
you know… those things you put on your new years resolution bucket list
70 degree,s is in the forecast, so let’s grab those saddles and go make some fun memories !!!!
Cost will include lunch with homemade sausage and chicken gumbo, cornbread, and lots of delicious desserts
so what are you waiting for , dust off those boots and all Go !!!!
negative coggins is required
Entry fee must be paid with cash,
pay the day of clinic
please come early to pay and be ready , clinic will start on time
hope to see y’all there
DUTCH BRANCH Trailer parking is too muddy. We are changing locations!
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.
Dutch treat lunch and meeting. Join us at 3 Parrots and meet the gang!
Let’s get Together and Have Some Fun!
Social Hour at 1 PM.
Potluck and Meeting starts at 1:30 PM.
Bring Your Ideas of Some Fun Events!
We ride out at 11:00 weather permitting.
Early, Texas Celebrating our 1 year Anniversary and year end chapter Awards
Here’s to our first year as a Early, Texas Chapter of The 40 Something Cowgirls
Come out and help us celebrate this amazing milestone!
We’ll share stories of the dedication and hard work the ladies have put into making this an incredible chapter
Meet some of the most inspiring women , Brown County has to offer .
Great food, good fellowship and plenty of laughs
Come hungry ,and see why they call us the Fun-est Cowgirls on the planet
Dinner is potluck
Pattern Practice at TA Head Arena in Goldthwaite . Melissa Davis will set up/ tear down different speed patterns and we can ride the patterns how ever long we want but it is a open arena so weather permitting via rain . please call before you haul . this will be a fun and social event no timers or drags but lots of fun. Bring Neg. coggins and bring a friend. great way to knock the dust off the saddle & leg up that horse or just sit and watch – go at your own speed no pressure no rush .
patterns to expect:
Clover leaf barrels
Straight away Barrels
Poles
Double Barrel Flags
Hitch’n’go
Lariat
Flying W
We ride out at 11:00 weather permitting. See you there.
Come in out of the cold and join us for the wonderful world of the Worlds Greatest Horseman. This event runs from 2/11 through 2/24. Finals are 2/24.
Sunday trail ride 11:00 but some of the girls are going out on Saturday and spending the night, making a weekend of it.
Let’s get Together and Have Some Fun!
Potluck and Awards starts at 1:00 PM.
Join us at Billy Bobs Texas for line dance lessons at 7 PM.
LOCATION CHANGE DUE TO MUD!
We ride out at 11:00 weather permitting.
We ride out at 11 weather permitting. Please CALL THE PARK FIRST to make sure the park is open. Mineral Wells is notorious for closing there trails.
Early, Texas Dirt Road Riding
We’re at it again , dirt road horse back riding
Come out to Kim’s house , plenty of parking , neg coggins required
pride should
Early, Texas. Monthly Trail Ride, lake Proctor
this event has been cancelled due to the impending weather , a cold front with strong winds
it’ll be a warm and sunny day to get and enjoy the trails at Lake Proctor
Catch up on the latest events , share in fellowship and always lots of laughter
Trail ride is rated easy with some areas that will have small hills , sand and gravel
so what are you waiting for , come out and see why the call us the funn-est cowgirls on the planet
plenty of parking , negative coggins required
We are attending LRC spring fling and membership drive. once 2024 series memberships dues are paid you get to ride the 3 events free clover leaf barrels , straight away barrels , and poles.
Age groups:
walk trot (open to all ages)
leadline0-6
unassisted pee wee 0-6
pee wee 7-10
intermediate 15-25
seniors 26-40
super seniors 41-55
classic seniors 56& over
Wonderful group of gals and guys , family fun , and great way to work on new patterns and bond with your horse and enjoy something new.
Come Spend a Day learning all the Self Defense Tools for us Women!
Princess Tootie will be bringing snacks. Please be sure to RSVP to Tootie for headcount for food!
Come have some bowling fun with your cowgirl family.
We ride out at 11:00 weather permitting.
Early, Texas Monthly Game Night
Name that Meme, Family Fued, Scattergories…or chicken ?
who knows what we’ll be playing , but it’ll have you laughing and glad you
Dinner is potluck ,so come hungry and let’s get this year started off with a bang , or a chicken , or who knows lol 😂
Come learn all about things Melaleuca!
Join us at our favorite museum as we hear from Courtenay Dehoff at the museum. Light bites. RSVP to the museum if you are a member. [email protected]
May 25th: Preflight Checks
June 22nd: Forehand and Haunch Turns
July 27th: Speed Control at Walk and Trot
August 24th: Stops
September 28th: Backing
October 26th: Side Passing and Leg Yielding
November 23rd: Arena Obstacles
December 28th: Fundamentals 1&2
‘24 January 25th: Fundamentals 3&4
‘24 February 22nd: Fundamentals 5&6
‘24 March 28th Soft Feel and Collection
ONLY 10 Participants per class
Registration Link –https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSfxKqE52Cs…/viewform…
Early, Texas Thirsty Thursday
Come walk the streets of Los Trece , like it’s the 1800’s Wild West
Live gun fights , good food and ax throwing