Calendar

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Jan
6
Sat
Wylie, Tx attending East Texas Trainer Clinic series with Elise Ulmer @ Ranch del sol arena
Jan 6 – Jan 7 all-day

Intro to reining, ranch riding, cow horse & herd work help.

Saturday – reining & ranch riding

Sunday – herd work & cow horse

15 spots available

call East Texas Stock Horse to reserve your spot: 903-440-0118

Jan
21
Sun
Wylie, TX Attending De-Spooking Clinic-Private Event @ Legacy Ranch
Jan 21 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Lone Star Equine Solutions will be doing a private De-Spooking clinics just for 40SC.  Limited spots available.

This clinic will cover horse physiology and psychology.  Class time learning the physical attributes of the horse relating to equine vision. Mounted obstacles and sensory training with fire lines, smoke, canisters, gunfire, and more.

Cost: $100 or $115 if the clinic is relocated to a covered arena due to inclement weather. 8 hour day with lunch provided. $25 non-refundable deposit due at registration.

This clinic will be at your own pace and open to all skill levels and disciplines. You can walk your horse if you prefer.

Register with Michelle Daniels at 916-532-737

Mounted Certified Instructors: David & Terri Rogers, Brett Copin, & Lauren Milster

Feb
8
Thu
Wylie, TX – participating in training with Doug Jordan @ Longhorn Arena
Feb 8 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Come train with Doug Jordan on Thursday night!

session will consist of flag work and/ or a small number of cows.

**Space is limited. **

For more information please contact Amy Jordan (903) 456-2833 or [email protected]

Feb
16
Fri
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
22
Thu
Wylie, TX – cow work practice @ Longhorn Arena
Feb 22 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Come train with Doug Jordan on Thursday night!

session will consist of flag work and/ or a small number of cows.

**Space is limited. **

For more information please contact Amy Jordan (903) 456-2833 or [email protected]

Feb
24
Sat
Wylie, TX Attending De-spooking Clinic @ Legacy Ranch
Feb 24 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

A great clinic that several of us has already participated in and will be going again.  Come join us!

The clinic will cover horse physiology and psychology. Class time learning the physical attributes of the horse relating to equine vision.  Mounted obstacle and sensory training with fire lines, smoke canisters, gunfire and more.

Cost: $100 or $115 if the clinic is relocated to a covered arena due to inclement weather (6hour day with lunch provided) $25 non-refundable deposit due at registration.

The clinic will be at your own pace and open to all skill levels and disciplines. You can walk your horse if you prefer.

Mounted Certified Instrustors: David and Terri Rogers, Brett Copin, and Lauren Milster

*NEGATIVE COGGINS REQUIRED*

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!

Feb
27
Tue
Wylie, TX – Russ Carroll cow clinic @ private address
Feb 27 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

group training with Russ Carroll. **COST $150**

included:

  • flag work
  • cow work
  • additional riding instruction

 

 

Feb
29
Thu
Wylie, TX – LEAP YEAR Cow/Flag work with Doug Jordan @ Longhorn Arena
Feb 29 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

** This day comes only once every 4 years!** Lets get out and work some cows on this day!

Come work some cows with Doug Jordan on Thursday night!

session will consist of flag work and/ or a small number of cows.

**Space is limited. **

For more information please contact Amy Jordan (903) 456-2833 or [email protected]

Mar
3
Sun
Wylie, TX Caddo Grasslands Trail Ride @ Bois D'Arc Trailhead
Mar 3 @ 10:00 am

** Make note that this ride is rescheduled from February 17th to March 3rd**  We are going to hope for good weather so that we can get out and ride so come join us if you can!!  Weather permitting we will meet up at 10am to ride out at 10:30.  Hope to see you there!

Mar
7
Thu
Wylie, TX – flag work at Longhorn Arena @ Longhorn Arena
Mar 7 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Come train with Doug Jordan on Thursday night!

session will consist of flag work and/ or a small number of cows.

**Space is limited. **

For more information please contact Amy Jordan (903) 456-2833 or [email protected]

Mar
9
Sat
Wylie, TX Attending Texas Obstacle Clinic **CANCELED** @ Top Rail Cowboy Church
Mar 9 @ 9:00 am – Mar 10 @ 4:00 pm

This is a clinic ran by Matea Baabcock to help build your horse’s confidence and have fun. Learn the leadership skills needed to ger your horse crossing obstacles relaxed and willingly.  You will find out how you as the rider can cultivate a strong focus and help de-spook your horse on all kinds of obstacles.

$500/rider for the weekend or $250/rider per day.

Early bird discount: Pay before February 1, 2024 and come for $400/rider for the weekend (non-refundable and non-transferable.)

Come on out!  Arena is covered and plenty of parking available.

Wylie, TX – trail ride around Lake Lavon **CANCELED** @ Brockdale Trailhead
Mar 9 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Come out and join us on the trails!  With the weather becoming warmer, let’s get out and ride!

*location and date are subject to change pending on weather*

Mar
14
Thu
Wylie, TX – *CANCELED* participating in training with Doug Jordan @ Longhorn Arena
Mar 14 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Come train with Doug Jordan on Thursday night!

session will consist of flag work and/ or a small number of cows.

**Space is limited. **

For more information please contact Amy Jordan (903) 456-2833 or [email protected]

Mar
15
Fri
Wylie, TX attending Buck Brannanman Horsemanship 3 day clinic @ Longhorn Arena
Mar 15 – Mar 17 all-day

Time to learn how to work some cows with Buck Brannanman! Let’s show him what TEXAS COWGIRLS are made of! Bring your trusty mount and work those cows!

Cost is $750 per rider with $350 deposit.

  • Horsemanship #1 will be held March 15, 2024 9am – Noon (There will be NO CATTLE at this time slot)
  • Horsemanship #2 will be held March 15, 2024 1:30pm – 4:30pm
  • Vaquero Riding will be held March 16, 2024 9am – Noon (There will be NO CATTLE at this time slot)
  • Ranch Work will be held March 16, 2024 1:30pm – 4:30pm
  • Skills test will be held March 17,  2024 9am – noon  (There will be NO CATTLE at this time slot)
  • Cattle work will be held March 17, 2024 1:30pm – 4:30pm

 

Horsemanship #1 is for the green horse and/or rider that is comfortable in a snaffle bit and needs continued work. There will be NO CATTLE at this time slot.

Horsemanship #2 is for the horse and rider team that is learning to use the hackamore and beyond.  This time slot involves CATTLE and ranch roping.

In vaquero riding we will learn basic movements of the vaquero riding that is appropriate for horses from first level snaffle to experienced bridle horses. Hackamore trained horses are welome!  There will be NO CATTLE at this time slot.

Ranch work clinic will be learning how to work the cows efficiently and effectively. This time slot involves CATTLE.

Come out and show off your teamwork skills that you learned this weekend with your trusty steed!  There will be NO CATTLE at this time slot.

 

 

Mar
17
Sun
Wylie, TX **CANCELED** De-Spooking Clinic-Private Event @ Legacy Ranch
Mar 17 @ 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Lone Star Equine Solutions will be doing a private De-Spooking daytime/ nighttime clinic just for 40SC.  Limited spots available.

This clinic will cover horse physiology and psychology.  Class time learning the physical attributes of the horse relating to equine vision. Mounted obstacles and sensory training with fire lines, smoke, canisters, gunfire, and more.

Cost: $150 per horse with a $50 non-refundable deposit due at registration.

This clinic will be at your own pace and open to all skill levels and disciplines. You can walk your horse if you prefer.

Register with Michelle Daniels at 916-532-737

Mounted Certified Instructors: David & Terri Rogers, Brett Copin, & Lauren Milster

Mar
19
Tue
Wylie, TX – Jim Oden instruction *private clinic* @ private address
Mar 19 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

** PRIVATE CLINIC ** INVITATION ONLY

group training with Jim Oden. **COST $50**

included:

  • flag work
  • cow work
  • additional riding instruction

 

 

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!

Wylie, TX – trail ride @ Chaparral Trail in Farmersville @ Chaparral Trail
Mar 23 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Meet at Bland High School to saddle up.   Come out and join us on the trails!  With the weather becoming warmer, let’s get out and ride!

*location and date are subject to change pending on weather*

Apr
4
Thu
Wylie, TX – Russ Carroll instruction *private clinic* @ private address
Apr 4 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

** PRIVATE CLINIC ** INVITATION ONLY

group training with Russ Carroll. **COST $150**

included:

  • flag work
  • cow work
  • additional riding instruction

 

 

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
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.

May
4
Sat
Abilene, TX- Kentucky Derby Watch Party @ Potosi Live
May 4 @ 4:00 pm

** Moved to Potosi Live due to the storm.

 

Bring your big hats, ladies! We are crashing the Kentucky Derby watch party at the Peacock Patio Bar. They will offer a themed cocktail menu.

May
11
Sat
Abilene, Tx- Attending Rustic Farm De-Spook Clinic @ Rockin Wild Ranch
May 11 – May 12 all-day

De-spook clinics coming in May!! Taught by mounted patrol instructors. Covered arena, limited to 15 participants. Just a few spots left. Text your email address to 254-979-7433 to receive your registration packet. Stalls and limited hookups available.

Info copied from Rockin Wild Ranch’s Facebook post. Please contact them directly at the number listed above for more info. Flyer available on Facebook.

 

May
25
Sat
Abilene, TX Advanced De-Spooking @ Rockin Wild ranch
May 25 @ 9:00 am – May 26 @ 1:00 pm

Please contact event personnel directly for details. Rockin  Wild Ranch has posted their flyer for the event. Cost is $270. This is the advanced clinic. The basic clinic is required before participating in the advanced clinic. Text your e-mail address to 254-979-7433 for your registration packet.https://www.facebook.com/share/p/Q6ZAR3je5wbQQ5FX/?

Jun
1
Sat
Abilene, TX- Attending Lake Abilene Guided Trail Ride @ Abilene State Park
Jun 1 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Abilene State Park is hosting a guided trail ride. Please consider this is not a free range 40 Something Cowgirls guided ride. Please know they plan to ride out at 9:00am so come early. Can’t wait to see y’all there!

*** From the flyer:

Join us for a guided trail ride around Lake Abilene as part of Abilene State Park’s 90th anniversary celebration!

This will be a 2-hour ride. You will need to bring your own horse and show your Coggins. We’ll meet and unload at the swimming area parking lot.

Park entrance is free for this event!

Wylie, TX – * Boozy Slush *Rescheduled* @ Lavon, TX
Jun 1 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

**Rescheduled** Date tbd

Come out and ride with us to Boozy Slush located in Lavon. They have alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.  If we all want a snack, we can ride over to Sonic that is a short distance down the road.

We will meet at either Mallard Park that is located off HWY 78 near HWY 6 or the picnic area that is next door to Mallard Park. If you do park at the picnic area, please carpool or bring a small trailer.

For those of you going, it is a 10mile round trip ride.

Jun
22
Sat
Abilene, TX- Trail Ride @ M. E. Flow’s Place
Jun 22 @ 9:00 am

Let try to beat the heat by riding out at 9am! We are in for a treat riding on M. E. Flow’s property in Stamford, TX. Please allow the time to arrive and tack up before 9:00. See y’all there!
Reach out to Liesa Kennedy for the address.

Jun
24
Mon
Abilene, TX- Trail Ride @ Kemper Ranch
Jun 24 @ 8:30 am

Let beat the heat and ride out early! Our very own Cowgirl, Annalise has offered to host a trail ride at her family ranch just outside Abilene. Please reach out for the exact address. All members welcome!

Jul
20
Sat
Abilene, TX- Trail Ride @ Barb Knight’s
Jul 20 @ 7:00 am

Join our Marvelous Mavericks for an early ride through shaded forest at Knight Arabians. Please reach our for the address.

Jul
30
Tue
Abilene, TX- Game Night @ Babe's Place in Potosi
Jul 30 @ 5:30 pm

Come on out for laughs and fun at Game Night hosted by Babe! Please bring a snack to share. Tea and water will be provided as well as a variety of games. Please reach out for the address. See y’all there!

Aug
3
Sat
Wylie, TX Saddle Fitting Clinic with Hud @ Staci Smith's Place
Aug 3 @ 11:00 am

Staci and her husband, Hud, has offered a day of saddle fitting.  Hud will go over general fit information for everyone and take questions. You may bring a horse for fitting, with either their stock (Purchase is not required or expected. They are doing this for informational/teaching purposes not sales) or you may get advice on a concern with the fit of your current saddle.  Hud can work with individuals after the main presentation.  If you plan to bring a horse, please let Staci know in advance so that they will know how many to expect. There is limited parking so maybe even plan to carpool if you can.  You may contact Staci directly for more information at 816-536-4532.

Aug
27
Tue
Abilene, TX- Game Night @ Susan James’ Place
Aug 27 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Our beautiful Cowgirl, Susan, is hosting Game/Movie Night! Join us for fun, laughter and memories. Please bring a snack to share. See y’all there!

Please reach out for the address.

Aug
31
Sat
Wylie, TX – Ride at Big Mineral @ Big Mineral Equestrian Campl
Aug 31 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Summer is almost over! Time to get in one last trail ride before September starts! Join us at Big Mineral Equestrian Camp for a fun time on the trails.  Pack a lunch or snacks to bring with you on the trail.  Ride out by 10:00am

 

*event subject to change*

Sep
1
Sun
Wylie, TX – Ride at Lake Lavon @ Brockdale Trailhead
Sep 1 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Come join us for our first ride of FALL at Lake Lavon, Brockdale trailhead. Brockdale has ample parking, water trough for the horses, and a vault toilet on sight to use before our ride out. Bring a snack or lunch and come join us for lots of fun!

Sep
14
Sat
Wylie, TX – Boozy Slush Ride @ Picinic Area
Sep 14 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Now that Mother Nature isn’t trying to cook us, come join us for a fun ride to Boozy Slush, located in Lavon! We always have lots of fun and laughs on this ride.

**event is subject to change based on weather**

Sep
21
Sat
Abilene, TX- Attending TTCC Lost Concho Ride @ Inks Ranch
Sep 21 @ 12:00 pm – Sep 22 @ 6:00 pm

Join our 40 Something Cowgirls as members of Texas Trail Challenge Club spend a weekend testing their skills on miles of trails and obstacles. Please reach out to TTCC directly for reservations, TRCC memberships and fee information.

Sep
28
Sat
Wylie, TX – Donuts in Downtown McKinney @ McKinney Stables
Sep 28 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Come meet us at the McKinney Stables off 380 and come get donuts in downtown McKinney.

Meet us at 10:00am and be ready to ride out by 10:30am. We will ride to Donuts R More at 101 N. Mcdonald St. STE 101, McKinney, TX 75069.  After donuts, we will ride through downtown McKinney and enjoy the weather and the small town downtown atmosphere.

Sep
29
Sun
Abilene, TX- Trail Ride @ Abilene State Park Lake
Sep 29 @ 2:00 pm

Slip those boots on after church and join us for a ride around Lake Abilene!
Be sure to show a negative coggins and pay the $5 fee at the station.
Once you have your pass, you will U-turn back out to the highway and turn left. The lake entrance is on the right side 1 mile up the highway.
See y’all there!

Oct
5
Sat
Abilene, TX- Attending TRCC Wild West Wrangle @ Fort Griffin State Park
Oct 5 @ 12:00 pm – Oct 6 @ 6:00 pm

Join our 40 Something Cowgirls as members of Texas Trail Challenge Club spend a weekend testing their skills on miles of trails and obstacles. Please reach out to TTCC directly for reservations, TRCC memberships and fee information.

Oct
11
Fri
Abilene, TX- Attending Long Ear Trail Ride @ Private ranch
Oct 11 @ 12:00 pm – Oct 13 @ 1:00 pm

Join our Marvelous Mavericks on a fun filled 3 day primitive camping adventure to support Ben Richey and enjoy the Long Ear Ride. This year’s benefit ride is #12! Please reach out to “Long Ear Benefit Trail Ride” on Facebook to RSVP and get directions to the ranch by Oct 1. Ride is Oct 11 – 13. West on Hwy 1606 1/2 mile west of Hwy 208. Dunn Texas. Kids 10 and under free. All other ages $60.00 each. Gates open Friday afternoon, and  serving 5 hot meals. Anyone interested in helping before during and after this ride please message our host.

Abilene, TX Long Ear Trail Ride @ Fuller’s place
Oct 11 @ 4:00 pm – Oct 13 @ 2:41 pm

Join our Marvelous Mavericks on a fun filled 3 day primitive camping adventure to support Ben Richey and enjoy the Long Ear Ride. This year’s benefit ride is #12! Please reach out to “Long Ear Benefit Trail Ride” on Facebook to RSVP and get directions to the ranch by Oct 1. Ride is Oct 11 – 13. West on Hwy 1606 1/2 mile west of Hwy 208. Dunn Texas. Kids 10 and under free. All other ages $60.00 each. Gates open Friday afternoon, and serving 5 hot meals. Anyone interested in helping before during and after this ride please message our host.

Oct
13
Sun
Wylie, TX – Donuts in Downtown McKinney @ McKinney Stables
Oct 13 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Come meet us at the McKinney Stables off 380 and come get donuts in downtown McKinney.

Meet us at 10:00am and be ready to ride out by 10:30am. We will ride to Donuts R More at 101 N. Mcdonald St. STE 101, McKinney, TX 75069.  After donuts, we will ride through downtown McKinney and enjoy the weather and the small town downtown atmosphere.

Oct
19
Sat
Wylie, TX – W.E. Stampede Group Trail ride @ TRACE TRAILS
Oct 19 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am

Join us for the W.E. Stampede Trail Ride at Trace Trails in Athens, TX.  We will be meeting at the field at 9:30am.  Bring a cooler or sack lunch and we will eat either on the trail or when we are done.

$5 per person at time of entry.

*cash, check, or PayPal only*

**FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT WADE EARP THROUGHFACEBOOK MESSENGER**

*If you are riding one of Wade’s horses, please make arrangements with him ahead of time and be at the barn by 8:00am to help get ready and load.

*subject to change based on weather*

Oct
24
Thu
Abilene, TX- Attending TTCC Fall Riders Clinic @ Four Sisters Ranch
Oct 24 @ 6:33 pm – Oct 25 @ 7:33 pm

Join our 40 Something Cowgirls as members of Texas Trail Challenge Club fine tune their skills in this Fall Riders Clinic. Please reach out to TTCC directly for reservations, TRCC memberships and fee information.

Oct
26
Sat
Abilene, TX- Attending TTCC Monster Mash @ Four Sisters Ranch
Oct 26 @ 12:00 pm – Oct 27 @ 6:00 pm

Join our 40 Something Cowgirls as members of Texas Trail Challenge Club spend a weekend testing their skills on miles of trails and obstacles. Please reach out to TTCC directly for reservations, TRCC memberships and fee information.

Nov
9
Sat
Abilene, TX- Attending TTCC Salute to the Troops @ C Bar Ranch
Nov 9 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Join our 40 Something Cowgirls as members of Texas Trail Challenge Club spend a weekend testing their skills on miles of trails and obstacles. Please reach out to TTCC directly for reservations, TRCC memberships and fee information.

Dec
31
Wed
Wylie, TX – New Year’s Eve Trail ride @ Big Mineral Equestrian Camp
Dec 31 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Let’s send off 2025 with a RIDE! Of course this is all planned with TEXAS weather in mind, so lets keep an eye on the weather and send 2024 off into the sunset with this RIDE!

Let’s meet at 9 AM and try to ride out by 10 AM.

Jan
1
Thu
Wylie, TX – New Year’s Day Trail ride @ Trace Trails
Jan 1 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Let’s start the New Year off right! Saddle up and join us at Trace Trails in Athens, TX.

meet at 9 AM and be ready to ride by 10 AM!