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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.
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.
We will be participating in the Rocket Donkey Productions Barrel Race in Clovis, NM. Come join us or cheer our Cowgirls on.
Let’s meet at Parker Bowie arena in Iva SC and enjoy a winter ride. Bring lunch and drinks. Ride out at 11am.
Bring out the horses and lets kick off this season in a fun way. We host monthly practice events. You can practice traditional clover-leaf barrels, poles, and any play day event you can think of. We enjoy several hours of arena riding and fun.
Join us for our first Round Up of 2024. We have not decided where to host just yet, but send me a message and I will let you know soon.
We will be attending the Connie Combs Barrel Clinic at the Mallet Arena in Levelland Tx. This is an amazing opportunity to learn from one of the industry’s best barrel racers.
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!
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.
Come join us at the first NBHA race held in Tx05 district. Its gonna be a fun 2 day event.
Cowgirls let’s get together and plan our yearly calendar. We can meet at Back Country Tack shop, do some shopping and have a great BBQ lunch for 7$. Let’s support our community businesses. Bring some good ideas! This is your chapter! See you around noon. Bring a friend!
Drill team, trick riding, cowboy history, parade of hounds, fox hunting, mounted archery, trail safety, vendors. This expo covers it all. Come out and support the SC horse council. 10am to 4pm.
TrailHead is easiest found by putting Buck’s Grave Road, Chester, SC in your GPS. You will take Woods Ferry Road to get to Buck’s Grave Rd. This will take you to the gravel road that goes to the trailhead. No restroom nor water at trailhead.
Located in western Chester County, lies within a beautiful wooded floodplain surrounded by upland pine woods and maturing hardwood forests. Some hills and a few rocky/rooty areas.
Meet at 10:00, ride out by 10:30.
Want to learn to line dance? Join some cowgirls at the Water’s Cafe Wednesday mornings at 10:30.
Evening classes available too 5:30 pm. with Shay Wood.
Leatherwood Mountain Camp and Ride
Premier Equine Facility located in Ferguson , NC is a wonderful destination horseback riding vacation for you and your horses. Over 75 miles of beautiful NC trails to explore that consist of long woodsy paths along beautiful ridges, old logging roads, lots of creek crossings and minimal to long climbs and descents. The trails are safe, well marked and mapped. When you and your equine companion visit the heart of “Horse Country” you may never want to leave!
For reservations call: 336-973-5044
Cowgirls we’re going to ride Saturday at Fell Hunt Camp, 1369 Cedar Springs Rd, Bradley, SC. You can start either at the Fell camp or from Toni Vonruden’s house 181 Tuck Rd, Bradley SC., at the top of the trail. Camp if you like, primitive. 10$. We will have a chili dinner at Toni”s when we arrive there. If you’re leaving from campground, be ready to ride at 11am. Toni will lead the group starting from her place to the camp to meet up and ride back to her house. Negative coggins required. Please contact Toni for a head count. (715) 896 1842 or Libby
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.
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.
Cowgirls we’re joining the Back Country Horsemen for a fun annual meeting, obstacle course, prizes, camping. Sign up for lunch with the BCH. $40.00 if paid by Feb 15. $50 after. Reserve campsite through Croft Park. Contact [email protected]. Negative coggins required.
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
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.
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.
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 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. $3.00 per horse.
Please join the Belton 40sc and Rusty Riders for a two-day biometrics Horse clinic instructed by Carl Bledsoe.
Camping is available at the arena with stalls. No refunds. Must reserve. 15 spots. or Audit . See Belton 40SC page for details.
4B Farm and Campground Camp and Ride
Located adjacent to the Uwharrie National Forest and at the Badin Lake Recreation Area. Miles of trails with minimal inclines. Some areas are rocky and roots. Boots or shoes recommended.
Water/Power at each site.
For reservations go to: https://4bfarmandcampground.com/
We’re going to see the eclipse! Best spot in US for viewing. Come camp, ride, and enjoy . There are cabins, rooms, campsites available. primitive camping. Showers, water available. Call campground for reservations.
Visit to Veronet Winery 12:00-3:30 pm
1549 Ike Brooks Dr. Kings Mountain, NC
Escape from busy days to stunning vineyards, miles of beautiful views, acres of towering pines, and delicious wines; take a break, and make memory with us in the beauty of the Carolina landscape.
Latta Plantation Day Ride
6345 Sample Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
No fee to ride cost; park at the old equestrian center, there are signs, they close after rains.
No water or restrooms at trailer parking.
Shady trail side is mostly flat terrain and barefoot friendly. Prairie trail has bluestone rocks and mid sized round rocks, so boots or shoes recommended.
Come join the Laurens Club memorial for Mr Shull, spring ride. Primitive camping, generators allowed. Steak dinner on Saturday night with entertainment. Sandy road trails mostly. Come as Elizabeth Bigham’s guest for 25$. Please contact Libby (864) 9081717 before April 5th to reserve dinner. We’ll have a chili cook off Friday night. T shirts available to buy at camp. Pens or high lines for horses. Negative coggins required.
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
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.
Join the BCHSC group for guided trail rides, BBQ dinner Saturday, and breakfast Sunday morning. Lets support this wonderful group that keeps our trails clear and safe!
This one day clinic will be headed up by Martha Peddicord at JandA Stables in Donalds SC. She will go over how different bits work in horses mouth, choosing the best bit for you and your horse, how to balance your saddle to improve your comfort and safety. Guarantee your spot by paying in advance-call Eileen Hofstatter 864-378-1597 $45.00. No horses. Bring lunch and a chair.
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.
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.
Let’s ride in beautiful NC. South Mountain Park has it all. you must reserve a horse stall separately in order to stay in equestrian camp. They have bedding, water, electric. showers. Miles of trails. Negative coggins required. Shoes or boots recommended. We’ll be meeting up with other chapter cowgirls too.
Lets get together and make some new plans ! Great BBq! Buy your own dinner. Meet at 630pm.
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.
Let’s get together and camp and ride at AH Stevens in Crawfordville, Georgia. Full hookup sites and horse stalls. Get reservations online. Negative coggins required. 1 800 864-7275 for reservations.
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.
Join us for a fundraiser trail ride with our partners BCHSC. We’ll ride from Fell hunt camp to Parsons Mountain recreation area. Lunch will be served by the lake . Saxons food truck will serve lunch. Ride out at 10am. Proceeds are going to restore the hitching rails at the lake.
Meet at 9:30, ride out by 10:00. $3.00 per horse.
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. Boots or shoes recommended.
Hey Belton cowgirls! We’re having a “just for fun” horse show at Tammy Farmer’s farm. There will be prizes and food and fun! You’re welcome to camp for the night if you want to visit or ride on Sunday. 131 Brock Rd Honea Path, SC.
Carolina Rawhide Riders is hosting their first Obstacle Play Day of 2024.
Let’s go experience obstacles you don’t get to play on every day. Outdoor Obstacle Course, Indoor Arena, and Trails.
Cost: $40 per horse and Rider, $10 additional per every added horse. (Half Off to those that attend the Hames Horsemanship Obstacle Clinic on June 8th).
Negative Coggins Required.
Experience the Wonder of the Virginia
Blue Ridge Mountains; 14 Shaded Campsites/30 Horse Stalls
Trails of All Skill Levels with some elevation and rocky in areas. Boots or shoes recommended. Beautiful Mountain Scenery. The best bathhouse of any campground!!
Water/Power at each site.
For reservations go to: https://www.hungryhorseeast.com/
The weather should be good and hot, time for a dip in a pool. Bring a favorite snack and beverage Rhonda is making lunch. Please contact Rhonda if you plan to attend. We will have a brief meeting and prospective members are welcome.
Meeting at 9:30, ride out by 10:00. Bucks Grave Road trailhead.
Boots or shoes recommended.
MEMBERS ONLY 1:00 pm Pool Party at Queen Joelle’s! Food will be provided, but bring your favorite beverage, pool float and sunscreen. There is also shade available. Please RSVP by June 14 so we have a head count by checking “Going” on this Event via the 40 Something Cowgirls Facebook page.
Tack Store visit to Mount Holly Farm Supply followed by lunch at Jack Beagle’s. Start off at the Farm Supply at 10:30, followed by lunch at 12:00.
Mount Holly Farm Supply is located at 1120 S. Main St., Mt. Holly, NC at 10:30 a.m.
Jack Beagle’s address is 127 S. Main St., Mt. Holly, NC at 12:00 p.m.
Join us for shopping and lunch, if you can’t make both things come for one of them!