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Jan
3
Wed
Benbrook, TX Wednesday Ride POSTPONED @ Rocky Creek Park
Jan 3 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

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.

Jan
6
Sat
Benbrook, TX Saturday Ride POSTPONED @ Bob Jones Park
Jan 6 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Let’s take a ride in the woods on beautiful Grapevine lake.  Be saddled and ready to ride by 11.  Sandy and easy terrain.

Jan
10
Wed
cd v, TX Wednesday Ride @ Holiday Park
Jan 10 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

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.

Jan
21
Sun
Benbrook TX -NEW DATE Monthly Trail Ride @ Dutch Branch Park
Jan 21 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

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.

Jan
30
Tue
Benbrook, TX Tuesday Ride @ Holiday Park
Jan 30 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

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.

Jan
31
Wed
Benbrook, TX Trail Ride @ Bob Jones Park
Jan 31 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

We ride out at 11 weather permitting.

Feb
3
Sat
Farmersville TX @ Caddo Grasslands Trail Ride Weekend @ Caddo Grasslands
Feb 3 @ 10:30 am – 1:30 pm

*** Day Ride Only**  Come ride with the best… our official Trail Boss, Linda Deas.  Linda is a very experienced Trail Hand and will guide you to the best trails and activities.   Plan is to ride out at 10:30 am.  Bring your lunch or food, if needed.  Please contact Linda with any questions!!

The Caddo National Grasslands WMA is located in Fannin County about 70 miles northeast of Dallas near Bonham. From Dallas take US 75 north for 35 miles to the SH 121 exit going to Bonham, another 35 miles to Bonham, and then about 15-20 miles northeast of Bonham to the WMA. SH 121 connects to US 82 at Bonham. Stay on US 82 18 miles to Honey Grove.

Caddo is a Federal Park Property.  You can purchase a Lifetime Senior Membership Discount Card at www.Reservations.gov, or several others to pick from!

Feb
4
Sun
Benbrook TX -NEW LOCATION Monthly Trail Ride @ Cartwright Park
Feb 4 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

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.

Feb
7
Wed
Benbrook,TX Wednesday Ride @ Holiday Park
Feb 7 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

We ride out at 11:00 weather permitting.

Feb
10
Sat
*REVISED* Farmersville TX @ Trail Ride at Pat Mayse Lake @ Pat Mayse Lake
Feb 10 @ 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

*** REVISED*** SATURDAY ONLY, if light rain and not rained out.
Trail Boss, Linda Deas, has organized another weekend for Trail Riding.  Plan will be to ride out each morning at 10:30am.  And as always, contact Linda if you have any questions whatsoever!!  And based on weather, please “call before you haul”!!

Benbrook,TX Saturday Trail Ride RAINED OUT @ Bob Jones Park
Feb 10 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

We ride out at 11:00 weather permitting.  See you there.

Feb
11
Sun
Benbrook, TX Sunday Ride RAINED OUT @ Trace Trails
Feb 11 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Sunday trail ride 11:00 but some of the girls are going out on Saturday and spending the night, making a weekend of it.

Feb
14
Wed
Benbrook, TX – LOCATION CHANGE Wednesday Ride @ Wyatt Ramch
Feb 14 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

LOCATION CHANGE DUE TO MUD!

We ride out at 11:00 weather permitting.

Feb
16
Fri
Benbrook, TX – Friday Ride @ Mineral Wells state park
Feb 16 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

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.

Abilene, TX Rafter L-Trail ride @ Rafter L
Feb 16 @ 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm

We have been invited to ride at the Rafter L ranch.
Beautiful scenery and an obstacle course available too.

Feb
17
Sat
Abilene, TX De-Spooking Clinic (by Rustic Farm) @ Rockin W Ranch
Feb 17 @ 8:00 am – Feb 18 @ 5:00 pm

Clinic limited to 15 participants. Currently they have a waiting list. The instructors are from Rustic Farm.

Feb
18
Sun
Benbrook, TX Bowling Night @ Cowtown Bowling Palace
Feb 18 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Come have some bowling fun with your cowgirl family.

Feb
19
Mon
Benbrook, TX – Monday Ride @ Bob Jones Park
Feb 19 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

We ride out at 11:00 weather permitting.

Feb
22
Thu
Benbrook TX- Cowgirl Connection @ National Cowgirl Museum
Feb 22 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

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]

Feb
24
Sat
Benbrook, TX Saturday Ride Location Change @ SIX-O Ranch
Feb 24 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

We ride out at 11:00 weather permitting.  This is a beautiful ride in the woods with creeks and a river crossing.

Farmersville TX @ Night Ride Obstacle Clinic @ Legacy Ranch
Feb 24 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Cowgirl Jennie Vayo is setting up an opportunity for you to participate in a Night Ride Obstacle Clinic at Legacy Ranch in Lone Oak.  This Clinic will be offered by Hunt County Sheriff’s Posse, under the direction of David and Terry Rogers.  It is limited to ten (10) riders, so sign-up quickly.  If weather is prohibitive, it will be rescheduled.  Come on out… new opportunity, new experience!!

Feb
25
Sun
Abilene, TX- Abilene Lake Trail Ride @ Abilene State Park
Feb 25 @ 2:00 pm

Join our Marvelous Mavericks riding the trails around the lake at Abilene State Park.
Check in at the office to show proof of negative coggins, and pay the $5/person park entrance fee.
Make a U-turn around the office and go back out to the highway. Go Left for 1 mile. Lake entrance is on the right. We park near the swimming area or in the first boat ramp parking lot.
The trail is a 2 hour ride. Bathrooms are close to parking. Yes, there are areas where you can water your horse.
Melisa is leading the way!

Benbrook, TX Game Night @ Reed Residence
Feb 25 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

BYOB dinner and games. Bring a $5.00 scratch off or an item of  same value for a game. Can be a garage sale item or something someone may want.  Put it in a bag or an envelope. We are meeting at Rhonda’s place in Pecan Plantation.  Don’t speed in Pecan Plantation, they are serious about their speed limits.

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When: 3 pm Feb 25, 2004
Where: 5908 Pebble Beach Ct, Granbury 76049
Please RSVP as you will need to check in at Pecan Plantation Community Gate.  We have a front and back gate.
Special note:  GPS could take you long route around Ravenswood/Bellchase
Speed limit is highly enforced
Beware: Deer are crossing streets
Should be plenty of parking
Cooking Babyback ribs and sides to be determined as game night nears
Bring something in a bag that you would sell for 5.00 dollars at your garage sale or bring a 5.00 scratch off ticket.
Games to be announced at party
Every time you win, take a prize.  End of games,  you can swap your prize or give to another person.  It’s all about Fun & Laughter!

Mar
2
Sat
Benbrook, TX Wednesday Ride NEW DATE @ High Hope Ranch
Mar 2 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

We ride out at 11:00 weather permitting. RIDING SATURDAY DUE TO RAIN !

Mar
3
Sun
Benbrook TX -Monthly Trail Ride @ Dutch Branch Park
Mar 3 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

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.

Mar
10
Sun
Farmersville TX @ Caddo Grasslands Trail Ride Week @ Caddo Grasslands
Mar 10 – Mar 16 all-day

Come ride with the best… our official Trail Boss, Linda Deas.  Linda is a very experienced Trail Hand and will guide you to the best trails and activities.  She will be spending the week and all will have a great time.  You can come for the week or just to Day Ride!  She will ride out at 10:30 am each day.  Bring your lunch or food as needed.  To my understanding this is a primitive campground.  You will need your generator for power, if you chose to stay.  Please contact Linda with any questions!!

The Caddo National Grasslands WMA is located in Fannin County about 70 miles northeast of Dallas near Bonham. From Dallas take US 75 north for 35 miles to the SH 121 exit going to Bonham, another 35 miles to Bonham, and then about 15-20 miles northeast of Bonham to the WMA. SH 121 connects to US 82 at Bonham. Stay on US 82 18 miles to Honey Grove.

Caddo is a Federal Park Property.  You can purchase a Lifetime Senior Membership Discount Card at www.Reservations.gov, or several others to pick from!

 

Mar
13
Wed
Benbrook, TX Wednesday Trail Ride @ Holiday Park
Mar 13 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

We ride out at 11:00 weather permitting.

Mar
17
Sun
Benbrook, TX – LOCATION CHANGE Trail Ride @ Cartwright Park
Mar 17 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

NEW DATE AND LOCATION FOR THE TRINITY RIDE NOW AT CARTWRIGHT PK ON SUNDAY

Mar
20
Wed
Benbrook, TX Wednesday Ride @ Rocky Creek Park
Mar 20 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Come and join us!  We ride out at 11:00 weather permitting.

Mar
21
Thu
Farmersville TX @ T Bar S Horse Camp Trail Ride @ T Bar S Ranch
Mar 21 – Mar 25 all-day

Trail Boss, Linda Deas, has organized a long weekend for Trail Riding.  Plan will be to ride out each morning at 10:30am.  This site is in the Davy Crockett National Forest.  It has pens, electric and water.  Please register online at www.tbarshorsecamp.com to make your reservation!!  And as always, contact Linda if you have any questions whatsoever!!  And based on weather, please “call before you haul”!!

Mar
22
Fri
Benbrook TX- Exhibit Opening @ National Cowgirl Museum
Mar 22 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Join us at our favorite museum as we celebrate the opening of a new exhibit at the museum. Light bites. RSVP to the museum if you are a member. [email protected]

Mar
23
Sat
Abilene, Tx- State Park Trail Ride @ Abilene State Park Lake
Mar 23 @ 10:00 am

Join us at Abilene State Park for our monthly trail ride. Be sure to check in, show coggins, and pay your fee to the park station before heading to the lake. Lake entrance is left 1 mile up the highway on the right side. We park near the swimming/picnic area. See y’all there!

Benbrook, TX Saturday Ride @ LBJ GRASSLANDS/TADRA TRAIL HEAD
Mar 23 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

We ride out at 11 o’clock, weather permitting,  PARKING AT LBJ TADRA POINT TRAIL HEAD

Mar
27
Wed
Benbrook, TX LOCATION CHANGE @ Holiday PK
Mar 27 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

We ride out at 11:00 weather permitting.  Lunch at Woodys afterward. PARK CLOSED RIDE MOVED TO HOLIDAY PK 6000 Pearl Ranch Rd, Benbrook

Mar
30
Sat
Farmersville TX @ East Texas Liberty Clinic @ Sherri Gerstenkorn Ranch
Mar 30 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Farmersville will be attending a Progressive Series of Liberty Training presented by East Texas Liberty and hosted by Sherri Gerstenkorn.  Each Clinic session is $150.  Audit is allowed at $50 per person and will give you a birds-eye perspective of the process!  If this is a success and more interest is created, Sherri may offer this Series on a Monthly basis in conjunction with East Texas Liberty.  Please feel free to contact Sherri!

Mar
31
Sun
Benbrook, TX CANCELED Sunday Ride @ SIX-O Ranch
Mar 31 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

The ranch is closed for Easter.

Apr
3
Wed
Benbrook, TX Wednesday Ride @ Holiday Park
Apr 3 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Come and join us for our Wednesday ride through the woods around beautiful Lake Benbrook.  This is an easy trail and a little bit rocky in spots.

Apr
6
Sat
Benbrook, TX Obstacle Course @ Branded Cross Cowboy Church
Apr 6 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Come join us for the 1st Annual Obstacle course contest with Booths, tack swap, concessions, prizes, raffle and more. Registration starts at 8 AM Contest begins at 9 and goes till 5.  Should be a LOT of fun.

Apr
7
Sun
Benbrook TX -Monthly Trail Ride @ Dutch Branch Park
Apr 7 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

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.

Apr
8
Mon
Benbrook TX – Eclipse Party @ Casa de Smith
Apr 8 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Come watch the eclipse with us! We will have glasses, but if you have extras, please bring them. The eclipse will pass directly over Ennis!

byob and bring snacks to share!

Apr
10
Wed
Benbrook, TX – RAINED OUT Wednesday Ride @ Cartwright Park
Apr 10 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Rained out. Sorry ! Cartwright park is near downtown Weatherford.  It is part of Rails to Trails.  It is NOT in Mineral Wells.  When you turn on to Cartwright Pk Rd.  Look to your left and turn into where you see a guard shack.

paved parking.

Benbrook TX – Participating in 2024 Virtual Tevis Cup Ride @ Virtual Ride
Apr 10 @ 9:09 pm – Jul 21 @ 10:09 pm

Time to start riding, cowgirls! We have a team for the 2024 Virtual Tevis Cup ! To get on the roster, we need your name, current 40SC member number and the bib number assigned to you through the sign up link below, in addition to the total mileage ridden. If you do not have a horse, you can also participate by walking/ running the 100 miles.
You can screen shot the app with your mileage, in addition to the sign up response with your bib number. There will be one roster for this event!

if you would like some support for your efforts, you are welcome to join the Benbrook Team! Team name “Fabulous Disasters” and the password is “Benbrook1”

https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=93635&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

Apr
12
Fri
Abilene, TX trail ride @ Rafter L @ Rafter L
Apr 12 @ 11:00 am – 2:30 pm

Joins us on a lovely trail ride w/Terrie @ Rafter L ranch. She will also have obstacle course available after trail ride.
Ranch Pizzeria is a great place for a late lunch in Coleman too. See you there!

Apr
13
Sat
Benbrook, TX – Saturday Ride @ Wyatt Ranch
Apr 13 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Come ride with us through the cedars at Wyatt Ranch in Glen Rose.  This is a fairly easy trail with creek crossing and some ups and downs.

Apr
14
Sun
Abilene, TX- Trail Ride @ Kemper Ranch
Apr 14 @ 2:00 pm

Annalise has invited us to ride her family ranch! Kemper Ranch has some rocky areas and opportunity to play in the water. Can’t wait to see y’all on this beautiful spring time ride!
Please reach out for the address.

Apr
18
Thu
Benbrook, TX Thursday Ride @ Mineral Wells State Park
Apr 18 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Mineral Wells State park is a very easy ride.  Come and join us!

Apr
21
Sun
Benbrook, TX Game Night @ Bellew Residence
Apr 21 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join us for game night / pot luck at Peggy’s house!  RSVP by 4/15 and see what you can bring.  Our last one was so much fun!

Apr
24
Wed
Benbrook, TX Wednesday Ride LOCATION CHANGE @ Bob Jones Pk
Apr 24 @ 11:00 pm – Apr 25 @ 2:00 pm

Location change to Bob Jones Pk Southlake  We ride out at 11:00 weather and trail conditions permitting.

Apr
25
Thu
Benbrook TX- Cowgirl Connection @ National Cowgirl Museum
Apr 25 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Join us at our favorite museum as we hear from another inductee at the museum. Light bites. RSVP to the museum if you are a member. [email protected]

Apr
28
Sun
Benbrook, TX – LOCATION CHANGE Sunday Trail Ride @ Cartwright Park
Apr 28 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

LOCATION CHANGE!

Moving to Cartwright Park!  Come and join us as we ride this beautiful 1600 are ranch in Cleburne.  We ride out at 11:00 weather and trail conditions permitting.