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Jan
7
Sun
Salem, OR Attending Pony Express Flag Team Recruiting @ Salem Saddle Club
Jan 7 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

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!

Jan
8
Mon
Greenville, TX – Meet and Greet @ Molina's Mexican Cuisine
Jan 8 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Come join us for a fun night of dinner and conversation with our current and future local Greenville, TX Chapter members!

Jan
17
Wed
Benbrook, TX Wednesday Ride POSTPONED @ Rocky Creek Park
Jan 17 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Rescheduled ride from rain out on 1/2 .  Come ride with us along beautiful Lake Benbrook  Ride time is 11:00

Jan
18
Thu
Wylie, TX Monthly Meet & Greet @ Rivera's Salva Tex-Mex
Jan 18 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Come join us for our Monthly Meeting and hear all about the fun things we do as a club.

We have lots of fun things planned and we will work on planning more events so bring all your ideas to the table and lets hear all about them.

We will also have a raffle at the end of the meeting and you won’t want to miss out on that for we have fun prizes to be won!        1 ticket for $5 or 5 tickets for $20. We have Zelle if you forget your cash. Want to earn a free ticket to get a better chance at winning the prize? Winter months are upon us so wear a scarf  and/or gloves. 🙂

 

Jan
25
Thu
Early, Texas. Skies Over Texas Whinery @ Skies Over Texas Whinery
Jan 25 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

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

 

 

Jan
26
Fri
Poolville TX Meet & Greet @ El Cerrito
Jan 26 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Time to get together, eat some yummy food and talk about what our chapter is doing! El Cerrito is a favorite for many! whether you are a new member, belong to another chapter or interested in joining we would love to see you! Will have a raffle item, bring some cash.

Jan
27
Sat
MIDLAND,TX- RIDE AT JEN’S @ Jen's Ranch
Jan 27 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Let’s get our ride on at Jen’s.  We will meet at no0n, bring something to eat or snack on and something to drink.  There are oil field roads and some could be rocky.  If your horse is barefoot, you will probably want boots for your pony.  The terrain is mostly sand except the roads.  Wonder what kind of critters we might see?m

Jan
30
Tue
Troup, TX: Monthly Roundup @ Montez Creekside Kitchen
Jan 30 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Come join us for our monthly roundup! This meeting we will be planning a couple different rides for Spring and Summer! Don’t miss this meeting if all possible!

Let Brittany know if you’re coming so she can make sure to get a big enough table for everyone.

Feb
10
Sat
BRECKENRIDGE, TX Self Care Day @ Lazy TK Ranch
Feb 10 all-day

Self care day for you + your horses! Please join us at the ranch for massages, facials and magnawave. There are limited spots so let me know what you would like to be reserved for!

Pricing:

Massages: $70/hour

Magnawave: $2/min

Facials: TBD

Feb
15
Thu
Wylie, TX Monthly Meet & Greet @ Charlie's Old Fashioned Burgers
Feb 15 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

If you haven’t joined us for dinner and a meeting to hear what all we have going on come join us at Charlie’s Old Fashioned Burgers in Royse City. We have such a wonderful group of cowgirls and have so many fun things coming up you won’t wanna miss it! Even if you are on the fence about joining 40 Something Cowgirls, come join us and meet everyone.

We will have a raffle at the end of the meeting for a prize. We always have a fun prize to be won!!  1 ticket for $5 or 5 tickets for $20. If you want to earn a free ticket with the purchase of your other tickets wear some Valentine socks or something Valentine related.

See you there!!

Feb
22
Thu
Poolville TX Meet&Greet @ Woody Creek BBQ @ Woody Creek BBQ
Feb 22 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Time to get together, eat some yummy food and talk about what our chapter is doing!  whether you are a new member, belong to another chapter or interested in joining we would love to see you! Will have a raffle item, bring some cash.

Feb
23
Fri
Farmersville TX @ Half Ass’d Mule Camp Trail Ride @ Half-Ass Mule Camp
Feb 23 – Feb 25 all-day

Trail Boss, Linda Deas, has organized another weekend for Trail Riding.  Plan will be to ride out each morning at 10:30am.  This site has pens, electric and water.  Please call 870-245-6834 to make your reservation!!  And as always, contact Linda if you have any questions whatsoever!!  And based on weather, please “call before you haul”!!

Early, Texas. Thirsty Friday @ Los Trece
Feb 23 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

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

Feb
24
Sat
Rock Springs WY GR Ducks Unlimited Banquet @ The Island Pavillion
Feb 24 @ 4:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Join us February 24th 2024 at the Green River’s Island Pavilion on Expedition Island
Door’s open at 4:30pm
Ticket’s
Single $70
Couple $110
Greenwing $35
Sponsor $320
Sponsor Couple $360
Corporate Gun Table $1300
We have other table options available to find out what they are:
Contact Marty for details 307.870.2338
New this Year Duck Bucks!!!
Pre- purchase of $120 for $100 used for games and raffles ONLY!
Only available as a pre-event purchase, not available at the Banquet.
(Duck Bucks have no cash value) No Refunds

2024 DU guns of the year!

Mar
2
Sat
Benbrook TX – Magna Wave Event @ Lazy U Stables
Mar 2 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Spa day for the horses! Cost is $2 per minute, on average, a max of 30 minutes per horse. Cash or check. Text for a reservation for your horse as slots are limited. We will book you and give you an approximate arrival time.

817-614-6392 for a time slot.

Mar
28
Thu
Poolville, TX Meet and Greet @ Antonio’s @ Anotnio's
Mar 28 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Come join us for a Meet and Greet! Let’s get together, eat some Mexican food, get to know each other and find out what we are all about.

We will have a raffle item $$1.00 per ticket.

Wylie, TX Monthly Meet & Greet @ Buffett Palace
Mar 28 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

We had to plan our meeting a little later in the month than we normally do due to an event we had scheduled on our normal meeting time.  But no fear we are here!!  Come join us for a fun filled evening of fellowship with a bunch of cowgirls and hear about all the fun events coming up and even help us plan more!   We are always open to suggestions for events.

We will also have a raffle for a prize give away.  You won’t want to miss out on that because we give away some great prizes! Raffle tickets are 1 for $5 or 5 for $20.  No worries if you don’t have cash on you, we have Zelle. If you would like to earn a free ticket with the purchase of your other tickets bring a guest or wear something in relation to St. Patrick’s day.

We look forward to seeing you!

 

Mar
30
Sat
Benbrook TX – Magna Wave Event @ Lazy U Stables
Mar 30 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Spa day for the horses! Cost is $2 per minute, on average, a max of 30 minutes per horse. Cash or check. Text for a reservation for your horse as slots are limited. We will book you and give you an approximate arrival time.

817-614-6392 for a time slot.

Gainesville, TX Trail Maintenance @ Big Mineral @ Big Mineral Equestrian Camp
Mar 30 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Jump on your horse or mule and have some fun while also helping to maintain the trails at Big Mineral. Bring some loppers and a snack. Big Mineral is a pretty rugged ride with some fairly steep hills. Its not rocky though and your steed can go barefoot. Also, theres no fee to ride there.

Apr
9
Tue
Walterboro SC – April Meet and Greet @ Thunderbolt Career and Tech Center
Apr 9 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

April monthly meeting.  Bring a covered dish to share, and your own beverage.  See you there!

Apr
17
Wed
Wylie, TX Monthly Meet & Greet @ Cedar Hollow Winery & Vineyard
Apr 17 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Come join us for a fun filled evening of fellowship with a bunch of cowgirls and hear about all the fun events coming up and even help us plan more!   We are always open to suggestions for events.

We will also have a raffle for a prize give away.  You won’t want to miss out on that because we give away some great prizes! Raffle tickets are 1 for $5 or 5 for $20.  No worries if you don’t have cash on you, we have Zelle. If you would like to earn a free ticket with the purchase of your other tickets bring a guest or bring a spring flower so we can make a bouquet and give it to the generous winery owners.

We look forward to seeing you!

 

Apr
25
Thu
Poolville TX Meet & Greet @ Shep's
Apr 25 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Come join us for a meet and greet! Shep’s has a great atmosphere. The weather should be perfect to eat out on the patio. Lots of good options here, the hamburgers definitely do not disappoint! We can always stay after the meal and play some pool!

Stanton, TX Meet and Greet @ Fair to Midland
Apr 25 @ 6:30 pm
Are you curious about the 40 Something Cowgirls? Come out and meet our members! Find out about fun upcoming events or suggest your own event! We hope to see you there!
May
16
Thu
Wylie, TX Meet & Greet @ Charlie’s Old Fashioned Burgers
May 16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Come join us for an evening of fun and fellowship with a bunch of  fun cowgirls! We will be talking about events we have coming up and make plans for more!!
If you need friends to ride with or hang out with, this is the funnest bunch of cowgirls ever!! Come and meet everyone and see if this is something you would like to do.
We celebrate monthly birthdays and have a raffle for a fun prize!! 1 ticket for $5 or 5 tickets for $20. If you want to earn an extra ticket along with your purchased ticket/tickets bring something or wear something in recognition of Memorial Day.

See you there! 🤠

May
18
Sat
Benbrook,TX Meet & Greet @ Hat Creek Cattle Co.
May 18 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Lunch and meet and greet after the ride.

May
23
Thu
Poolville TX Meet & Greet @ El Cerrito
May 23 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Time to get together, eat some yummy food and talk about what our chapter is doing! El Cerrito is a favorite for many! whether you are a new member, belong to another chapter or interested in joining we would love to see you! Will have a raffle item, bring some cash.

May
24
Fri
Farmersville TX @ 6RS Ranch Trail Ride @ 6RS Ranch
May 24 – May 26 all-day

Again, Linda Deas will be leading our Posse through her familiar trails and offering a great weekend!  Make your reservations NOW… there are only 12 spots with electric hook-up!  Call this number at 6RS for info 903-388-0439.

Jun
9
Sun
Salem, OR Attending Beach Poker Ride @ South Jetty Beach
Jun 9 @ 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
The annual Scholarship Beach Poker Ride is just around the corner!
Please share this event with your horse friends!
They have some amazing prizes lined up but are looking for more donations.
Please give us a call, email or message if you would like to donate to this event! Valerie Carkuff 541.961.7309 or Jason Birrer  541.272.9938
Jun
15
Sat
Salem, OR Attending Silver Falls State Park Trail Ride @ Silver Falls State Park
Jun 15 @ 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
RAN OR SHINE Come on a Trail Ride!!
Start Time: 9 am, Last Rider MUST ride out at 11 am. Drawings and Prizes will be at 1:30 pm.
$100 to 1st Place. Prizes for the top hands. Drawings for youth and adults.
No Dogs (per state park rules), no foals, and no stallions
$10 Entry Fee, Each Hand $5, Five hands for $20
This is a fundraiser and proceeds go to maintain trail systems on federal lands, Big Meadows Horse Camp, and educational booth at NW Horse Fair.
USED Tack and saddles will be offered again this year for donations. Coffee in the morning with muffins. Eat Lunch while listening to a soothing BLUE GRASS BAND.
Directions: I-5 Exit 253 Take Hwy 22 East towards Detroit Lake/Bend. Turn off of Hwy 22 at Exit 7, OR-214 to Silver Falls Hwy. Stay on Hwy 214 to Silver Falls State Park. Approximately 26 miles from Salem. Watch for Poker ride signs. Go through park check in station and they will direct you to Howard Creek Horse Camp parking.
Contact: Jennifer Paulson – Chairperson [email protected] 541.619.5115
Jun
22
Sat
Early, Texas. Lake Proctor Monthly Trail Ride @ Lake Proctor
Jun 22 @ 8:30 am – 10:00 am

Early, Texas. Lake Proctor Monthly Trail Ride

Come And join us at beautiful lake Proctor in Dublin , Texas

rated easy with some sand , gravel and rocks

trail ride should last less than 2 hours

lunch afterwards at Miguel’s restaurant, plenty of parking , lunch is Dutch

Negative Coggins required

 

Jun
30
Sun
Salem, OR Attending Jokers Wild Poker Ride @ TE Ranch
Jun 30 @ 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

Come on out for the 24th Annual Oregon Equestrian Trails Mid-Valley Chapter Poker Ride.

Directions: North on 9th St, go 1 mile, Left on Heritage Hills Rd, then follow the signs to TE Ranch.

$10 per hand or 3 hand for $20 (minimum one hand per rider)
Minors (under 18 yrs old) need a parent or guardian signature.

First rider out 9 am * Last rider out 12 pm * Awards at 2: 30 PM
NO DOGS PLEASE!

Food will be available for purchase from J&C BBQ.

For more information, please call Meg 541.609.1075 or email PokerRideInfo@gmail.com

Jul
19
Fri
Belfair, WA – Attending Western Dream Ride of Olympic Chapter BCHW @ Flying Horseshoe Ranch
Jul 19 @ 9:00 am – Jul 21 @ 5:00 pm

Camp out on your own, or rent a cabin, bunk house or tipi encampment for 1/2 price. Details: www.flyinghorseshoeranch.com

Adults: $150     Kids 6-12: $75    Under 6: Free

$10 per horse, per night   Bring your own feed

Includes: 3 home-cooked meals, miles of trails & arena, shower facilities; swimming pool; raffle; auction

See Facebook page for Olympic Back Country Horsemen of Washington

Aug
24
Sat
Estacada, OR – Attending ‘SURVEY SAYS’ Horseback Survey Game @ Milo McIver State Park
Aug 24 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Bring your digital camera or smart phone and find the top surveyed answers to questions to chose from along the trail. Compete as an individual.

Riders out at 9-11 am. Riders will leave in intervals and Ride route is 2 -2 1/2 hours long. Finish by 2pm. Intervals intended to control congestion on the trails.

Riders must return to later than 2pm to turn in their results. Prizes awarded after 2pm.

Bring your lunch; lemonade, water and treats provided.

Shoes for horses are recommended. Children are encouraged to wear helmets and dogs must be on a leash.

Entry Fees: $30 per rider; under 12 years of age $10. cash or check. Day use park parking fee is $5; or purchase an annual permit. *Join OET at this event with the purchase of a single or family membership and recieve one free entry to this event. (Memberships will include 2025; annual memberships are: single $30, family $35).

Prizes Awarded: For individuals with the most points awarded in the Survey, for First, Second, and Third Place. Judges decisions are final. There will also be raffle prizes. Each entrant receives a raffle ticket for this drawing.

Questions? Contact:

Rebecca Duren – 503-688-8179 – [email protected]    Tonya Wilson – 541-609-0508 – [email protected]       Linda Rutherford – 503-504-5083 – cloudylindy@hotmail.com