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In celebration of our Chapter’s fantastic year and the Birth of our Lord, we are gathering to celebrate each other and our growing horse friendship. We will have an exciting party at Sweetwater in a designated private area. It may be loud… but so are we!!!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!
The Kenda Lenseigne Clinic is fully booked, but you’re invited to observe and volunteer if you’re interested.
Alternative if it rains is the Opelousas Covered arena, 13 miles from the V-Cross ranch.
Hey Ladies! Join us for our monthly meeting at 6:30pm. Please wear your thinking caps. We want to come up with some camping ideas and hoping find some fun camping to do as a group. Dont forget to bring your $ bills to buy your raffle tickets for the drawing. tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. A free raffle ticket will be given to those that bring a guest (someone who hasnt attended one of our meetings before).
Hope to see you all there! Lets make 2024 a GREAT YEAR!
New Year and New Plans… join us for the fun and discussions. Back to our roots for the first meeting of the year!!
This event will offer an informative Tax seminar for agricultural owners. There will be specific ag related tax subjects along with practical record-keeping knowledge and an interactive Q&A session. Sign up promptly if these are ag topics that you may need assistance and more knowledge for your personal success!! Please use the following link:
Agriculture Tax Seminar Tickets, Fri, Jan 19, 2024 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite
*** Due to Show Schedule, we have a revised date!*** A few of us will be attending the first of a Series of Ranch Horse Shows at Arrowheart Ranch. We will be reviewing and auditing for consideration of future participation. Join us if you can and we will be going to dinner together afterward. See Ya There!!!
*** 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!
You asked, so let’s go! Come out see them… Bob Wills’ Texas Playboys under the direction of Jason Roberts and the Longhorn Ballroom Players. One of my all time old favorites! Let’s see how they sound today!? And visit the newly restored Longhorn Ballroom! https://www.prekindle.com/find-tickets/id/532452770671515575;jsessionid=51A2BB36671771DD2146E27AFBAD4930?0
Must have current Coggins.
LET’S GO SUPPORT THE MOOSE LODGE AND PLAY SOME BINGO!
The lodge opens at 6:00 to claim your seats for Bingo. Bingo starts at 6:30- you DO NOT have to be a lodge member to play Bingo.
Food and beverages are also available for purchase.
The cost is $20 for 7 games of 9 cards each for straight Bingo.
During the break, they will run a 50/50 and do Queen of Hearts. Everyone can play the 50/50 but only members can play the Queen of Hearts.
You must play all first 7 games to play the Blackout at the end. The cost to play Blackout is $5 for 12 cards.
For specific questions, feel free to contact the Moose Lodge at 503-630-3333
OR I can answer general questions, Dawn 503-522-2450
Cowboy Mounted shooting Starts Friday with Shotgun and rifle. Saturday will be the main match.
Sunday Mardi Gras Parade
Join us for Amy Weber’s Birthday and tackle the Hot Chocolate Run at Fair Park in Dallas!! Amy has completed this a couple of times and has good advice. Sign up early and take advantage of early sign-up Discounts… by December 3rd for best discount!! If you do not want to participate, you can come, shop at the Vendor Expo, and cheer others at the Finish Line. You should also know, parking is very crowded. Get there early and be prepared. Then we will hang around to celebrate and take in the sites. Contact Cowgirl Amy with your questions. SEE YA THERE!
*** 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”!!
Let’s gather for a quick dinner before the Michael Johnson Show. Corner Grub is just around the block from the Community Players Theatre. If you have not experienced Corner Grub House, you will love it, too!!
Cowgirls, this is a local opportunity to hear a great “Author, Humorist & Playwright”, Michael Johnson. Michael lives in our own Campbell, TX. I had the opportunity to hear him at a Lazy TK Ranch event in Breckenridge a couple of years ago. Such a fun Cowboy gentlemen with stories to tell. Tickets are free to the public, with donations appreciated! Plan your calendar and save this evening! Please plan to wear your 40SC Gear and make a showing… and fork up those donations! It will be good for the Theatre and great for Michael’s fans!
Enjoy a traditional Mardi Gras Parade continued with a chicken run and a grease pig chase.
Howard Venable road and surrounding roads will be closed from 6 am to 4 pm so arrive early. There will be parking at the Vcross ranch, we will shuttle to the Prince ranch.
Make plans now on your busy calendar to join our Monthly Roundup Meet & Greet!! You know it is always a great time with Great Friends. Bring your new ideas and questions. Let’s keep the momentum of this new year rolling!!
It’s time to come together, have dinner, and discuss the fun things we want to do as a group.
Bring some cash for the raffle tickets for the drawing; ya never know what you might get!
Please bring all your AMAZING ideas of events that we can join in on with or without our horses. The sky is the limit!
HOPE TO SEE YA ALL THERE AT 6:30!! OH AND FEEL FREE TO BRING A FRIEND!!
Come on out and share the covered arena for a morning of peaceful, comfortable, riding and training!! We will be here to help and assist, or just travel the trails in the dirt!! If you need assistance, do not hesitate to ask. Casual fun day… bring your preferred drinks and snacks for fellowship after riding!! Please do not forget to sign Arena Waiver and drop your $20 for Honor System payments!
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”!!
The Farmersville Cruisers will be traveling from East Texas to Galveston together for some shopping, eating, and fueling along the way. Arrival is planned for ??? Trouble is just beginning!!!
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!!
Come watch Kathryn as M’Lynn, Shelby’s mom..
Since we are all trying to save some $$s for one reason or another, Maria and Whispering Oaks Farm & Ranch have offered to Host a barn “Watch Party” for The American Performance Horseman. (The Globe Life tickets with any decent view are high, and their refreshments are as well.) This competition will be aired by Fox Sports 1, so check your local listings.
The greats will be in class competitions, including but not limited to, Casey Deary, Cade McCutcheon, Sarah Dawson, Andrea Fappani, Corey Cushing and Jason Vanlandingham!! There are 5 designated Teams of 3 each competing, so this will take a while. In the meantime, so much fun to be had!! Contact Maria or me for details. Bring your favorite chairs and dress as needed for the barn and weather!!
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!
It’s time to come together, have dinner, and discuss the fun things we want to do as a group.
Bring some cash for the raffle tickets for the drawing; ya never know what you might get!
Please bring all your AMAZING ideas of events that we can join in on with or without our horses. The sky is the limit!
HOPE TO SEE YA ALL THERE AT 6:30!! OH AND FEEL FREE TO BRING A FRIEND!!
Come support the Clackamas County 4-H Tack and Bake Sale!!
$1 admission and $5 parking; CASH ONLY
New and Used Horse Related Items! YOU DONT WANT TO MISS OUT ON THE TONS OF VENDORS AND ITEMS AVAILABLE!!
If you miss signing the roster with us, please take a picture of yourself at the event and send it to me!
Let’s make this a great day!!
Come on out and share the covered arena for a morning of peaceful, comfortable, riding and training!! We will be here to help and assist, or just travel the trails in the dirt!! If you need assistance, do not hesitate to ask. Casual fun day… bring your preferred drinks and snacks for fellowship after riding!! Please do not forget to sign Arena Waiver and drop your $20 for Honor System payments!
1219 CATTLE COMPANY & 40 SOMETHING COWGIRLS, WYLIE providing their 2024 SPRING PLAYDAY SERIES
Books open at 9AM, Events begin at 10AM. Age groups are 6 & Under, 7-12, 13-18, 19-39, 40 & Over. Classes include Poles, Straighaway Barrels, Cloverleaf Barrels, plus 2 Mystery Classes.
Playday Series dates include March 2 & 16, April 6 & 27, May 11 & 25, and June 15 & 29. High point Buckles will be given for each age group! **MUST ATTEND 6 OUT OF 8 PLAYDAYS IN THE SERIES TO QUALIFY FOR END OF SERIES AWARDS.**
Cost is $10 per Class or $40 for 5 Classes. Payment due in Cash or Zelle.
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”!!
Make plans now on your busy calendar to join our Monthly Roundup Meet & Greet!! You know it is always a great time with Great Friends. Bring your new ideas and questions. Let’s keep the momentum of this new year rolling!!
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!
Join us for a practice Mounted shooting session March 30, 2024 10 am – 2 pm, priced at $20 per person. You can either bring your own blanks or purchase 10 blanks from us for $7.
Afterwards, enjoy a fun filled day with the 40SC moving cattle in the arena and some lively line dancing with Cowgirl Melanie Bourque. Don’t forget to bring your own Berverage.
$15 nightly hookups
$5 stall per day
A few Cowgirls just might be found here getting in some good Ranch Riding, Trail and Rail work!! Come out and join us! There are lots of entry level and advanced level Classes. You must compete in at least 5 of the 8 Shows to earn point placings for the Year-End Awards!
Showbill link… https://huntcountyhorse.com/forms/showbill.pdf
This is a focused Clinic for “Building Confidence Through Better Horsemanship”! Nathan Wells will work you through some ground time and saddle time. Requirements for this Clinic participation is the ability to walk, trot, and lope your horse. His training will be improvements in horsemanship within each gate. This will help the confidence of beginners as well as experienced rider!! Limited space for six (6) riders. Audit is $20 per person. Sign up promptly at https://www.facebook.com/wellsperformancehorsemanhip
Another fantastic time together to watch a Rib-eye Cook-Off and enjoy a steak dinner! “Be there, or be square!!” Go to this link for Tickets: Tickets – Steaks On Main
Make plans now on your busy calendar to join our Monthly Roundup Meet & Greet!! Join us for another evening of planning and camaraderie. You know it will be a great time with Great Friends… we will have lots of laughs, regardless. Bring your new ideas and questions. Invite a Horse Friend!!
Come on out and join us for some yummy food and great conversation. This is the time to plan some great summer fun with our ponies!
Raffle prize drawing: tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5.
Hope to see ya there!!
Come on out and share the covered arena for a morning of peaceful, comfortable, riding and training!! We will be here to help and assist, or just travel the trails in the dirt!! If you need assistance, do not hesitate to ask. Casual fun day… bring your preferred drinks and snacks for fellowship after riding!! Please do not forget to sign Arena Waiver and drop your $20 for Honor System payments!
This will be our largest Retreat since formation! Our fledgling Chapter has taken off and grown rapidly in the last year. We are looking forward to celebrating that accomplishment and getting to know each other better in the best environment we have to offer. Watch for our report and pictures!!
Farmersville Cowgirls have finalized their meet-up destination for fueling up, getting breakfast and snacks, and beginning our convoy road trip. We will be stopping to shop at Teskey’s in Weatherford for a couple hours, and then driving on to our destination at the Lazy TK Ranch in Breckenridge. Please pray for our safe and UN-eventful travels!!
Farmersville Cowgirls have finalized their meet-up destination for fueling up, getting breakfast and snacks, and beginning our convoy road trip. We will be stopping to shop at Teskey’s in Weatherford for a couple hours, and then driving on to our destination at the Lazy TK Ranch in Breckenridge. Please pray for our safe and UN-eventful travels!!
1219 CATTLE COMPANY & 40 SOMETHING COWGIRLS, WYLIE providing their 2024 SPRING PLAYDAY SERIES
Books open at 9AM, Events begin at 10AM. Age groups are 6 & Under, 7-12, 13-18, 19-39, 40 & Over. Classes include Poles, Straighaway Barrels, Cloverleaf Barrels, plus 2 Mystery Classes.
Playday Series dates include March 2 & 16, April 6 & 27, May 11 & 25, and June 15 & 29. High point Buckles will be given for each age group! **MUST ATTEND 6 OUT OF 8 PLAYDAYS IN THE SERIES TO QUALIFY FOR END OF SERIES AWARDS.**
Cost is $10 per Class or $40 for 5 Classes. Payment due in Cash or Zelle.
Farmersville Chapter will be attending the Ultimate Ranch Show offering: AQHA Versatility. APHA Ranch Classes, and ApHC Ranch Classes! Please join us to cheer on our individual Members as well as to audit and learn more about all classes. RV hookups are available. Contact them at 940-627-3949.
IF you have never seen old-time plowing down with horses or mules, OR even if you have, you DON’T want to miss this:
The Farm Fest & Plowing Competition is the largest plowing competition on the West Coast, with 20+ teams of draft horses and mules.
See demos and meet the teamsters. Join for a day of old-time farming fun at this year’s event with Pioneer Kids’ activities, tours of the museum and 1880’s Hutchcroft School, old-time music, food and more!
Admission is $8 for adults and free for kids under 12.
This event is put on by the Yamhill County Historical Society-Yamhill Valley Heritage Center.
Come join us May 10th and 11th at Connors State College’s Fred Williams Arena in Warner, OK, for their First Annual OAQHA VRH Show!!! They will have all VRH Classes along with Special Event Ranch Riding and Ranch Trail. A few of our Members will be competing and others will be cheering them on! Make your reservations now. Showbill can be found at this Link… https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=801396158698677&set=pcb.801396792031947
A few Cowgirls just might be found here getting in some good Ranch Riding, Trail and Rail work!! Come out and join us! There are lots of entry level and advanced level Classes. You must compete in at least 5 of the 8 Shows to earn point placings for the Year-End Awards!
Showbill link… https://huntcountyhorse.com/forms/showbill.pdf
Make plans now on your busy calendar to join our Monthly Roundup Meet & Greet!! Join us for another evening of planning and camaraderie. You know it will be a great time with Great Friends… we will have lots of laughs, regardless. Bring your new ideas and questions. Invite a Horse Friend!!
It’s time to get together for some yummy food and GREAT Sisterhood!!!
Put on your thinking caps and lets talk about the adventures we would like to have with our ponies, or even maybe some without them.
There will be a raffle drawing sometime during the meeting; tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. Ya never know what you have the chance to win. Bring a “new” friend and get a free raffle ticket.
Hope to see ya there!!