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Early, Texas Apron painting luncheon
It’ll be a fun painting party designing our chapter aprons, to use for community events.
We’ll enjoy some delicious homemade soup, bread and cookies
Early, Texas Beginner Livestock Clinic
It’s that time to get out and gondo something fun!
you know… those things you put on your new years resolution bucket list
70 degree,s is in the forecast, so let’s grab those saddles and go make some fun memories !!!!
Cost will include lunch with homemade sausage and chicken gumbo, cornbread, and lots of delicious desserts
so what are you waiting for , dust off those boots and all Go !!!!
negative coggins is required
Entry fee must be paid with cash,
pay the day of clinic
please come early to pay and be ready , clinic will start on time
hope to see y’all there
Early, Texas Dirt Road Riding
We’re at it again , dirt road horse back riding
Come out to Kim’s house , plenty of parking , neg coggins required
pride should
Early, Texas. Monthly Trail Ride, lake Proctor
this event has been cancelled due to the impending weather , a cold front with strong winds
it’ll be a warm and sunny day to get and enjoy the trails at Lake Proctor
Catch up on the latest events , share in fellowship and always lots of laughter
Trail ride is rated easy with some areas that will have small hills , sand and gravel
so what are you waiting for , come out and see why the call us the funn-est cowgirls on the planet
plenty of parking , negative coggins required
This event is for auditing the clinic only. Cost to audit is $30 cash per day. SAFE volunteers and adopters can audit for FREE.
Bring your own chair, lunch, snacks, beverages.
Groundwork Class: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Riding Class: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Early, Texas. Monthly Trail Ride
Lake Protor ride in Comanche is both beautiful and scenic
ride last about an hour and a half and is rated easy with some rocks and sand
Plenty of parking for your truck and trailers
Afterwards we’ll head over to Miguel’s Mexican Restaurant in Comanche , just a few minutes away …. Lunch is Dutch
current coggins is required
Early, Texas. Trailride at Abilene State Park
Dust those boots off and come join us for a afternoon trail ride near lake Brownwood
Bring a sack lunch to enjoy with friend afterwards
Early, Texas Country Trail Ride
enjoy a beautiful and relaxing trail ride down a country road
come share in fellowship and laughs along the way
plenty of parking
Early, Texas postponed due to weather new date TBA
will be attending Doc Conways Memorial Celebration Of Legacy
Dr Conway was well loved and respected by many animal lovers far and near .
Friends along with the Army Corps Of Engineers of Lake Proctor will erected a sign dedicated in honor of Dr Conway.
please join us as we remember him with a trailride starting at the equestrian trail head entrance
Early , Texas POSTPONE due to rain ROP -Oak Academy
Helping young folks through positive introduction into horsemanship
Early, Texas. Attending the Brown County Rodeo and Parade
calling all 40 Something Cowgirls , come out and help us make a huge impact on our local community
as a fairly new chapter we welcome all horse back riders and float riders
Pink Cowgirl parade shirts , parade saddle covers, pink polo wraps and straw hats
current coggins required
staging behind the Lehnis Railroad Museum in the open lot
8:30 am check in
9am be dressed and ready for Judging Awards
9:30am Line up on East Adam’s street
10am parade downtown starts
Parade Awards
Best In Show
Heart Of Texas
Peoples Choice Awards
2024 Theme : A Time To Remember
Early, Texas. Horsemanship Clinic
The Western Women Of Inspiration is putting on another amazing clinic at the beautiful Rockin Wild Ranch and Arena in Comanche
several trainers will be there to help you through the different stages
from beginners to advanced
you will need to bring your horse
current coggins is required
lunch will be provided
$50 per person
Hello! Rochester Chapter is putting on a small Trail Ride, starting a bit early to beat the heat just in case it is hot.
We will meet at the equestrian parking lot (the north lot of the two parking areas on the West side of Case Road. See directions below). A Discover Pass is required and must be displayed on your dash. Please do not leave valuables in your vehicle or trailer.
An equipment safety check will be conducted prior to taking off, and helmets are strongly encouraged, but I will also check with Cowgirls HQ if they are required or not for a cowgirl organized ride. 🙂
This will be a walking only trail ride, and shorter for those of use whose horses (or riders!) may not be as conditioned.
Please keep in mind, following the cowgirl (and true horsemanship feel) we will start as a group and end as a group and leave no one behind. 🙂
Directions:
From the north, take I-5 South to exit 95. Keep left at the fork to continue onto Maytown Road SW (follow signs for Littlerock). Turn left onto Case Road SW. There are two parking lots. The first one you come to after the Scatter Creek Stables is used primarily by horse riders with their trailers. The second parking lot, a bit down the road, is for cars only. A Discover Pass is required to park at both lots.
Early, Texas will be attending the Parade Practice and Arena Fun Time at the beautiful Rockin Wild Arena
We’ll learn grand entry
Carrying a flag on horseback
And practice general horsemanship skills
over 25 obstacles to practice
current coggins is required
Early, Texas Arena Practice
Practice arena drills, flags, grand entry , beginner horsemanship , or just come out and ride your horse
it’ll be a fun time at Shannon’s beautiful arena
negative coggins required
Early, Texas attending the San Saba County Rodeo Parade
pink parade shirts, straw Cowgirl hat , Helmet or hellhat, black parade saddle cover , blue jeans
we’ll also have a float for non riders
neg coggins required
Early, Texas. Arena Pratice at Shannon’s Arena
come out and ride your horse , practicing arena drills, playday events , grand entries or just hang out and ride your horse
always a good time
negative coggins is required
C.M.O. is “competitive” because you compete, as an individual or a team, against other riders to find all of the hidden objective stations. This is a timed event and you compete for a placing for that ride. The points you and your horse earn add up towards year-end placing and lifetime points with the National Association of Competitive Mounted Orienteering (N.A.C.M.O.) and your State organization.
The “mounted” part of the name is because the game is played on horseback. In theory, you shouldn’t have to ever get off the horse as each objective station should be visible from horseback.
And, finally, “orienteering” because you must be able to orient your self on a provided map and find your way around the course. The use of a map and compass, navigating your way around the designated course, identifying landmarks and finding the objective stations is what orienteering is all about.
What C.M.O. is NOT, is an endurance or competitive riding race. In those sports, you follow a set course for a set distance and try to make the best time of all the competitors while getting a good “health” reading for your horse.
In C.M.O. you use your map to pick your route to find all the objective stations following whatever route you think is best to get around the course. Ingenuity, strategy and creativity are all useful.
Like endurance or competitive riding, however, the longer courses can cover many miles over all types of terrain. Common sense says you should have your horse in good shape and conditioned if you plan on riding long distances.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO RIDE A C.M.O.?
First you need a horse. It is, after all, a mounted sport. Any type of equine is allowed. Mules, ponies, show horses, horses off the track and backyard pets are welcome. Your horse must be at least three years old to compete.
You will also need a compass, small writing pad and pencil.
Other suggested items would be weather appropriate clothing, water, first aid supplies, lunch, and horse water and feed. Not all areas where rides are sponsored have potable water or water for your horse.
Contact Kathy Davis for exact location and details!
Early, Texas lake Proctor Trail Ride
now that the weather has cooled off a bit , it’s time to hit the trails again
lake proctor has beautiful scenic views , and if were lucky we might just see the American eagles flying near the lake
negative coggins is required
plenty of parking for our trailers
trail is rated fairly easy , with some rocks and sand