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Our Charlie Elliott ride got rained out for Sat (Jan 6th), so we will be riding on Sunday at Dauset Trails at 2:30. Hope all can make it. Hopefully, it won’t be too wet as trail tends to dry pretty quickly there.
We will meet at Cowgirl Tam’s house. Bring all of your event ideas.
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.
Come by and do some shopping, visiting, and retail therapy with Gypsy Jewel. Snacks and Drinks will be provided.
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!
Come and Enjoy a trail ride (weather permitting) on a great stretch of land!!
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.
Cowgirl Judi is hosting a game night in their game room. Bring your favorite games and family to enjoy a night of fun!! Food and drinks will be provided.
Please join us for our first Roundup for the new year on Jan 30th (Tues) at the American Pie Pizzeria in Barnesville beginning at 6:00. Looking forward to meeting with all my cowgirl friends as we discuss our thoughts and ideas on special rides to take, places to camp, places to eat, or whatever we want to talk about as we enjoy each other’s company! If anybody wants to catch a ride with me, I can meet you at the Walmart on Zebulon Rd in Macon at 4:45 – just let me know!
Kathy Piper/Queen/Forsyth Chapter of 40SC
Please see details below.
Come and dance the night away to some good ole traditional country music!! It is 5.00 at the door to get in.
Please see details below.
Come join us at the Ocmulgee Bluffs for a much-needed ride on Saturday, Feb 3rd at 11:00. We’ve had so many cancellations and rescheduled rides – that it’s going to be good to get back out on the trails again!
This area is a beautiful place to ride. Directions are as follows:
From Forsyth take Highway 83 north east towards Monticello. Will cross the Ocmulgee River, and a few miles down, will go past the Enon Baptist Church on your left. Will see a big Ocmulgee Bluffs sign on your right where you turn left onto Smith Mill Rd after seeing the sign. There is a black horse sign with the words Saddle Horse Club written on it on your left as you turn in. Road is not in the best of shape and narrow, so take it nice and slow. After 2-3 ? miles, you’ll see the Saddle Horse Campground on your right and on your left, will be the entrance to the Bluffs where you pay and can park.
If you haven’t joined us in a while, please come on out for a good day to ride with some wonderful cowgirls!
Come and make some cute Valentine Crafts to give to our nursing home residents.
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.
Come on over to Mingo for a “sweetheart” weekend filled with fun, food, rides & of course love! Karaoke and Dancing on Friday night, “official” ride starting at 10:00 on Saturday morning, and Italian Supper Saturday night with dancing to a DJ. What a great way to spend a weekend with the ones you love – family, spouses, live-ins, friends, and of course your horses! Sounds like a lot of fun!!!!
No reservations, but first come – first serve.
Members: $20 gate fee & $10 hook up fee – Nonmembers: $25 gate fee & $15 hook up fee plus a paddock fee.
Mark your calendars for this fun-filled learning day at the Stock Market in Conyers. 4 classes with the experts – free lunch- prize drawings all day and a free bag of feed to the first 50 people to register! Need to hurry as the slots will fill up fast!
Come and Cheer on your favorite team for the Super Bowl game!! Bring your favorite snacks and drinks.
We will be delivering Valentine Goodie Bags for the residents of the Big Spring Skilled Care Facility.
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
Come and join us for lunch at Mary’s Café !!!
Come join us on Feb 19th for a Monday afternoon ride at Maynard’s Mill at 2:30. It is such a beautiful farm filled with beautiful trails. Cost is $10. Please be aware there are still two bridges out of commission, but many other trails to choose from.
We will meet at Moss Lake and ride out at 10:00 (weather permitting).
Looking forward to riding on this beautiful 5.6 multi-use trail at Charlie Elliott on Thursday, Feb 22 at 10:00. Trail is a good one – where most riders can ride side by side. If 5.6 miles isn’t quite enough time in the saddle, you are more than welcome to go around again! Plan on joining us and see for yourself what a beautiful place this is to enjoy with our horses.
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.
Bring your favorite soup and come enjoy a time of fellowship and learning. We are going to watch horse training video’s by Clinton Anderson and discuss what we have learned.
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.
We will be riding at 1099 (Part of Ocmulgee Bluffs) on Sunday, Feb 25 at 2:30. Directions to 1099 are as follows:
From Monticello, Ga take Hwy 83 south towards Forsyth. Travel approximately 12 1/2 miles. At mile marker #2, slow down. Note: mile markers are on the left side of the rod. At the top of the hill, just before mile marker #1, take the gravel road on the right. There are two metal posts at the entrance, but no sign. Will have our 40 Something Cowgirls Sign out by the road to help you know where to turn. Go 1 mile and you will see a State Park sign on the left where you can park your trailer. Camping is on the left side of the road as well.
From Forsyth, Ga (off I-75), take Hwy 83 North/East. Will reach a four-way stop at the intersection of Hwy 83 & Hwy 87. Stay on Hwy 83. Will cross some railroad tracks and the Ocmulgee River. Once crossed the River, Forest Service Rd 1099 is the first road on the left at the crest of the hill right before a curve. There are two metal posts at the entrance, but no sign. Will have our 40 Something Cowgirls Sign out by the road to help you know where to turn. Go 1 mile and you will see a State Park sign on the left where you can park your trailer. Camping is on the left side of the road as well.
From Jackson, Ga, take Highway 87/23 South and will come to a 4-way stop. Turn left on to Highway 83 heading East. Will cross some railroad tracks and the Ocmulgee River. Once crossed the River, Forest Service Rd 1099 is the first road on the left at the crest of the hill right before a curve. There are two metal posts at the entrance, but no sign. Will have our 40 Something Cowgirls Sign out by the road to help you know where to turn. Go 1 mile and you will see a State Park sign on the left where you can park your trailer. Camping is on the left side of the road as well.
Hope we have a good turn out and a fun and safe ride!
We will be riding at 1099 (Part of Ocmulgee Bluffs) on Sunday, Feb 25 at 2:30. Directions to 1099 are as follows:
From Monticello, Ga take Hwy 83 south towards Forsyth. Travel approximately 12 1/2 miles. At mile marker #2, slow down. Note: mile markers are on the left side of the rod. At the top of the hill, just before mile marker #1, take the gravel road on the right. There are two metal posts at the entrance, but no sign. Will have our 40 Something Cowgirls Sign out by the road to help you know where to turn. Go 1 mile and you will see a State Park sign on the left where you can park your trailer. Camping is on the left side of the road as well.
From Forsyth, Ga (off I-75), take Hwy 83 North/East. Will reach a four-way stop at the intersection of Hwy 83 & Hwy 87. Stay on Hwy 83. Will cross some railroad tracks and the Ocmulgee River. Once crossed the River, Forest Service Rd 1099 is the first road on the left at the crest of the hill right before a curve. There are two metal posts at the entrance, but no sign. Will have our 40 Something Cowgirls Sign out by the road to help you know where to turn. Go 1 mile and you will see a State Park sign on the left where you can park your trailer. Camping is on the left side of the road as well.
From Jackson, Ga, take Highway 87/23 South and will come to a 4-way stop. Turn left on to Highway 83 heading East. Will cross some railroad tracks and the Ocmulgee River. Once crossed the River, Forest Service Rd 1099 is the first road on the left at the crest of the hill right before a curve. There are two metal posts at the entrance, but no sign. Will have our 40 Something Cowgirls Sign out by the road to help you know where to turn. Go 1 mile and you will see a State Park sign on the left where you can park your trailer. Camping is on the left side of the road as well.
Hope we have a good turn out and a fun and safe ride!
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Come out and do some shopping with great hometown vendors. There will be lots of homemade arts and craft items and other small business vendors. FREE ADMISSION 🙂
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Croft State Park Camp and Ride with the Kings Mountain NC Chapter from Mar 7-10th.
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
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
Please see details below.
Spring Break Girls trip to Prude Ranch for some outdoor adventures.
We will be Trail Riding at Prude Ranch.
We will have Dinner at Kbobs Steakhouse in Ft. Stockton.
We will be Trail Riding at Big Bend National Park.
Please see details below.
We will have dinner at Jetts in Marfa, Tx.
We will be in Marfa Texas watching the Marfa Lights.
We will be watching and discussing Training Video’s by Clinton Anderson and sharing our favorite snacks. We will meet at Halie’s and watch the video’s in her theater room.
We will meet at Judi’s and ride out to the cotton fields at 10:00.
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.