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Jan
12
Fri
Stanton, TX Attending Sandhills Rodeo @ Ector County Coliseum
Jan 12 @ 6:00 pm

The cowgirls are attending the Sandhills Rodeo on January 12, 2024.  We will meet for dinner at 6:00.  The rodeo starts at 7:30.

Jan
14
Sun
Belton SC riding at Parker Bowie Trail Iva SC @ Parker Bowie Arena
Jan 14 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Let’s meet at Parker Bowie arena in Iva SC and enjoy a winter ride. Bring lunch and drinks. Ride out at 11am.

Jan
20
Sat
Stanton, TX Attending Wooly Winter Open Show @ Texas Tech Equestrian Center
Jan 20 @ 8:00 am

The cowgirls are headed North to Lubbock for the Wooly Winter Open Show at Texas Tech Equestrian Center.  The shows starts with Halter at 8:00, and will likely last until 5:00 p.m. or later, ending with Ranch classes.  Check out the following URL for more information:

https://www.texastechequestrian.com/open-show.html

 

Jan
27
Sat
Belton SC Roundup at Back Country Tack in Six Mile,SC @ Back Country Tack shop
Jan 27 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Cowgirls let’s get together and plan our yearly calendar. We can meet at Back Country Tack shop, do some shopping and have a great BBQ lunch for 7$.  Let’s support our community businesses. Bring some good ideas! This is your chapter! See you around noon. Bring a friend!

Stanton, TX Attending Jennifer’s Mardi Gras Birthday Bash @ Jennifer's House
Jan 27 @ 7:00 pm

Put on your beads and get ready to party!  Mardi Gras season is winding up.  Let’s kick it off at Jennifer’s birthday bash!

Feb
3
Sat
Belton SC attending the SC Horse Council Expo @ SC Equine Park
Feb 3 all-day

Drill team, trick riding, cowboy history, parade of hounds, fox hunting, mounted archery, trail safety, vendors. This expo covers it all. Come out and support the SC horse council. 10am to 4pm.

Feb
7
Wed
Belton SC Cowgirls are Line Dancing in Westminster SC @ Waters Cafe
Feb 7 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Want to learn to line dance? Join some cowgirls at the Water’s Cafe Wednesday mornings at 10:30.

Evening classes available too 5:30 pm. with Shay Wood.

Feb
17
Sat
Belton SC Having a Chili Ride in Bradley SC @ Fell Hunt Camp
Feb 17 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Cowgirls we’re going to ride Saturday at Fell Hunt Camp, 1369 Cedar Springs Rd, Bradley, SC.  You can start either at the Fell camp or from Toni Vonruden’s house 181 Tuck Rd, Bradley SC., at the top of the trail. Camp if you like, primitive. 10$. We will have a chili dinner at Toni”s when we arrive there. If you’re leaving from campground, be ready to ride at 11am. Toni will lead the group starting from her place to the camp to meet up and ride back to her house. Negative coggins required. Please contact Toni for a head count. (715) 896 1842 or Libby

Mar
1
Fri
Belton SC attending BCH Obstacle Ride Meeting at Croft Park @ Croft State Park,
Mar 1 @ 3:59 pm – Mar 3 @ 4:59 pm

Cowgirls we’re joining the Back Country Horsemen for a fun annual meeting, obstacle course, prizes, camping. Sign up for lunch with the BCH. $40.00 if paid by Feb 15. $50 after. Reserve campsite through Croft Park. Contact [email protected]. Negative coggins required.

Mar
23
Sat
Belton SC two day clinic with Carl Bledsoe @ Double J Arena Pendleton, SC @ Double J Arena
Mar 23 – Mar 24 all-day

Please join the Belton 40sc and Rusty Riders for a two-day biometrics Horse clinic instructed by Carl Bledsoe.

Camping is available at the arena with stalls. No refunds. Must reserve. 15 spots. or Audit .  See Belton 40SC page for details.

Mar
28
Thu
Stanton, TX Roundup @ Fat Birds
Mar 28 @ 6:30 pm

The monthly roundup of the Stanton, TX chapter will be at Fat Birds in Midland, TX.

Apr
3
Wed
Stanton, TX Farewell Party for Meghan @ Jennifer's House
Apr 3 @ 7:00 pm

Cowgirl Meghan is moving back to Florida.  Join us to give her a proper send off.  Bring your favorite dish and/or beverage.

Apr
5
Fri
Belton SC cowgirls going to Caney Mountain Arkansas @ Caney Mountain Horse camp
Apr 5 – Apr 9 all-day

We’re going to see the eclipse! Best spot in US for viewing. Come camp, ride, and enjoy . There are cabins, rooms, campsites available. primitive camping. Showers, water available. Call campground for reservations.

Apr
10
Wed
Belton SC Trail ride/Camp with LCSC at Wagoner SC @ Shulls Camp
Apr 10 – Apr 14 all-day

Come join the Laurens Club memorial for Mr Shull, spring ride. Primitive camping, generators allowed. Steak dinner on Saturday night with entertainment. Sandy road trails mostly. Come as Elizabeth Bigham’s guest for 25$. Please contact Libby (864) 9081717 before April 5th to reserve dinner. We’ll have a chili cook off Friday night.  T shirts available to buy at camp. Pens or high lines for horses. Negative coggins required.

Apr
13
Sat
Stanton, TX Attending Old Sorehead Trade Days
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – Apr 14 @ 5:00 pm

The Old Sorehead Trade Days is an opportunity to shop dozens of local vendors.

Apr
25
Thu
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!
Apr
26
Fri
Belton SC cowgirls Joining BCHSC at Whetstone Camp Walhalla SC @ Whetstone Camp
Apr 26 – Apr 28 all-day

Join the BCHSC group for guided trail rides, BBQ dinner Saturday, and breakfast Sunday morning. Lets support this wonderful group that keeps our trails clear and safe! 

 

Apr
27
Sat
Belton SC Bitting and Fitting Clinic @ JandA Stables
Apr 27 all-day

This one day clinic will be headed up by Martha Peddicord at JandA Stables in Donalds SC. She will go over how different bits work in horses mouth, choosing the best bit for you and your horse, how to balance your saddle to improve your comfort and safety. Guarantee your spot by paying in advance-call Eileen Hofstatter 864-378-1597 $45.00. No horses. Bring lunch and a chair.

May
2
Thu
Belton SC Camping at South Mountain State Park @ South Mountain State Park
May 2 – May 5 all-day

Let’s ride in beautiful NC. South Mountain Park has it all. you must reserve a horse stall separately in order to stay in equestrian camp. They have bedding, water, electric. showers. Miles of trails. Negative coggins required. Shoes or boots recommended. We’ll be meeting up with other chapter cowgirls too.

May
9
Thu
Belton SC having a Roundup @ Southern Smoke BBq
May 9 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Lets get together and make some new plans ! Great BBq! Buy your own dinner. Meet at 630pm. 

May
11
Sat
Stanton, TX attending Shenandoah Bar M Ranch Open House @ Shenandoah Bar M Ranch
May 11 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Shenandoah Bar M Ranch welcomes the cowgirls to visit the Ranch during the Shenandoah Bar M open house event.

Beginning at 9:00 a.m., the public is invited to tour the facility during which time a light breakfast will be provided.  Tours of the property will be given.  We will ride at 12:00.  As a group, we can decide whether to do an arena ride, obstacle course, trail ride, or all three!

May
23
Thu
Belton SC Camping at AH Stevens Park GA @ A H Stevens Campground Georgia
May 23 @ 1:00 pm – May 26 @ 1:30 pm

Let’s get together and camp and ride at AH Stevens in Crawfordville, Georgia. Full hookup sites and horse stalls. Get reservations online. Negative coggins required. 1 800 864-7275 for reservations.

Jun
1
Sat
Belton SC is Joining BCHSC at Parsons Mountain Ride from Fell Hunt Camp @ Fell Hunt Camp
Jun 1 all-day

Join us for a fundraiser trail ride with our partners BCHSC. We’ll ride from Fell hunt camp to Parsons Mountain recreation area. Lunch will be served by the lake . Saxons food truck will serve lunch. Ride out at 10am. Proceeds are going to restore the hitching rails at the lake.

 

Jun
6
Thu
Stanton, TX Roundup @ Torchy's Tacos
Jun 6 @ 6:30 pm

***Rescheduled due to inclement weather***

The monthly meeting of the Stanton, TX chapter will be at Torchy’s tacos in Odessa.  Come enjoy good food and good company.

Jun
22
Sat
Belton SC is Getting in a swim at Rhonda Davis’s Pool, Waterloo,SC @ Rhonda Davis
Jun 22 @ 12:00 pm

The weather should be good and hot, time for a dip in a pool.  Bring a favorite snack and beverage Rhonda is making lunch. Please contact Rhonda if you plan to attend. We will have a brief meeting and prospective members are welcome.

Jun
29
Sat
Stanton, TX Attending Give ’em the Gate Mini-Clinic @ Shenandoah Bar M Ranch
Jun 29 @ 9:00 am

Have you always struggled to get your horse to work a gate?  Is your horse seasoned at working a gate, but has gotten impatient or pushy?  Is your horse great at working a gate, but you would like to add a little finesse?  Join this free mini-clinic to add a some swag to your style!

Jul
20
Sat
Belton SC going to the Lake at Donna Mayeur’s on Lake Keowee @ Donna Mayeur
Jul 20 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Let’s cool off during the hottest month of the year! Give the horses a break. Swim, tube, and have lunch at cowgirl Donna Mayeur’s home in Seneca SC Lake Keowee. Bring your favorite dish, a towel, and bathing suit.

Jul
25
Thu
Stanton, TX Roundup @ The Patio
Jul 25 @ 6:30 pm

This will be our monthly meeting.  Come for updates and help plan future events.

Jul
27
Sat
Stanton, TX Attending Take the Lead Mini-Clinic @ Shenandoah Bar M Ranch
Jul 27 @ 9:00 am
A clinic for all levels:
– Want to try loping in a controlled environment?
– Want to build your confidence about loping?
– Want to learn your leads and how to pick them up?
– Want to learn how to know which lead you are on without looking?
– Want to learn to help your horse be more balanced at the lope?
– Want to hang out and ride in a relaxed space?
Come out to this FREE mini-clinic!

Aug
25
Sun
Belton SC chapter is having an August Roundup Pool party @ Angela Rey
Aug 25 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Let’s get together and swim at Angela Rey’s house in Belton. This will be a roundup meeting to plan our fall fling, so members please come! BYOB, bring swimsuits, towels, sunscreen and snacks. Let’s cool off! If you know of any prospective members bring them over!

Aug
31
Sat
Stanton, TX Attending Take the Lead Free Mini-Clinic Part 2 @ Shenandoah Bar M Ranch
Aug 31 @ 9:00 am
So many people reached out last time and said they were interested that we are bringing it back in August!
A clinic for all levels:
– Want to try loping in a controlled environment?
– Want to build your confidence about loping?
– Want to learn your leads and how to pick them up?
– Want to learn how to know which lead you are on without looking?
– Want to learn to help your horse be more balanced at the lope?
– Want to hang out and ride in a relaxed space?

Come out to this FREE mini-clinic!

Sep
5
Thu
Stanton, TX Roundup @ Taboo
Sep 5 @ 6:30 pm

The monthly meeting of the Stanton, TX chapter will be at Taboo Restaurant in Odessa, TX.  See you there!

Sep
13
Fri
Belton SC cowgirls attending the Stayin Alive Concert in Walhalla, SC @ Walhalla Civic Auditorium
Sep 13 @ 4:00 pm – 10:45 pm

Stayin Alive concert, a tribute to the Bee Gees featuring the Tribute Band capturing the excitement of live performance and subtleties of the human voice. Check Vivid Seats for availablity. Please let Libby Bigham know if you attend the concert.

Sep
21
Sat
Stanton, TX Attending Horsemanship Clinic with Magen Allen @ Shenandoah Bar M Ranch
Sep 21 @ 9:00 am – Sep 22 @ 2:00 pm

Trainer Magen Allen will be coming to Shenandoah Bar M Ranch for a special 2-day clinic. Magen is a true all-around trainer with a background in everything from ranch, roping, barrels, and reining to western pleasure, English, and jumping. She is a Reserve World Champion with multiple other top 5 placings.

The clinic will be a general horsemanship clinic focusing on the goals of the individual riders. The cost of this 2 day clinic will be $200 or $40 to audit. Space is limited to 15 riders. Hurry to secure your spot with a $100 deposit now!

Space available for over night boarding.

Sep
24
Tue
Belton SC attending the Trail Challenge in Seneca SC @ The Farm Center
Sep 24 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Trail challenge entry begins at 6:30 pm in the FARM Center Arena. Classes for everyone. Lead line, Youth (under 16), Adult. Let’s show them our cowgirl skills!

Oct
12
Sat
Stanton, TX Attending Old Sorehead Trade Days @ Downtown Stanton
Oct 12 @ 8:00 am – Oct 13 @ 5:00 pm

Old Sorehead Trade Days is upon us!  The streets of downtown Stanton, TX will be open to foot traffic only.  Come out and enjoy live music, entertainment, arts and crafts, antiques, historical tours, trading lot, and delicious food.

Oct
18
Fri
Belton SC having a Fall Fling at Parker Bowie Camp, Iva SC @ Parker Bowie Arena
Oct 18 @ 12:00 pm – Oct 20 @ 12:15 pm

Yee haw its fall fling time! We have the entire campground reserved for our fling. 17 sites with electric. Plenty of room for primitive camping. We’ll ride out at 10 on Saturday. Potluck dinner /meeting games Saturday night by campfire. Let’s ride and party! Bring prospects too! Negative coggins required.

Oct
24
Thu
Belton SC Cowgirls Serving at the Patriots BBQ , Greenwood SC @ Greenwood Farmers Market
Oct 24 @ 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Once again our cowgirls are stepping up to help honor the veterans and first responders in our area by serving at their annual BBQ. We will help setup, take down and assist in anyway we can. Our contribution to all that have served.

Stanton, TX attending Bestie Bingo Boo! @ Homemade Wines Downtown Bistro
Oct 24 @ 6:00 pm

Join us for another round of winning amazing prizes, shopping, wine & fun!

Oct
26
Sat
Stanton, TX attending Halloween Bash @ Jennifer's House
Oct 26 @ 7:30 pm

Boo!  It’s spooky season!  Grab your favorite costume and come party!

Oct
27
Sun
Belton SC Cowgirls going to the Jelly Roll concert in Charlotte NC @ Spectrum Center
Oct 27 @ 7:00 pm – 12:00 am

Let’s roll to the concert in Charlotte NC JELLY ROLL! Cowgirls gonna rock it out! Tickets vary , purchase online.

Oct
30
Wed
Stanton, TX Roundup @ Blue Sky Texas
Oct 30 @ 6:30 pm

Our monthly roundup will be at Blue Sky Texas.  Grab a friend and come on out.

Nov
6
Wed
Belton, SC Going to the Booger Brown Cattle roundup in Alabama @ Booger Brown Performance Horses
Nov 6 – Nov 10 all-day

7th annual round up cattle drive.  Join the drive or just watch. Bring your own horse, bring your own camping equipment . primitive camping. Some meals provided. Rodeo Saturday night. Check the website for details to register and itinerary.

Nov
15
Fri
Belton SC chapter participating in Holly Jolly Deck the halls in Anderson, SC @ Anderson Civic Center
Nov 15 – Nov 17 all-day

Tickets are limited. Friday requires a VIP ticket. $15.00 Fri. $8.00 Sat and Sun. This is a celebration of everything holiday, hand crafted, and vintage. 200 booths. Local food and drink trucks with savory treats. Live entertainment , speakers, artists and Santa. Tickets on sale 9/6/24 Come support some of our very own cowgirl artist!

Nov
16
Sat
Stanton, TX attending Desert Plains Fall Buckle Series @ Corral Arena
Nov 16 @ 9:00 am

The cowgirls are at it again.  We will be heading back to Hobbs, NM for the second in the Fall Buckle Series.  This horse show is low pressure and affordable.  It’s a great place for people who want to try a show for the first time or for someone who is experienced and needs some more miles on their horse.

Dec
21
Sat
Belton Sc Cowgirls attending the Walkabout Tour Downunder Horsemanship at Clemson SC @ T Ed Garrison Arena, Clemson, SC
Dec 21 @ 8:00 am – Dec 22 @ 9:00 am

Come learn from the best! Downunder Horsemanship on colt starting, breaking, training, trail riding and more. Two days of demos.

Jan
18
Sat
Stanton, TX attending Western Dressage Clinic @ Ranchita
Jan 18 @ 9:00 am

Deidre Sabo-Frary will be coming to Midland to put on a dressage clinic.  Participants can ride western or english.  For more information, contact Andrita Ficklin at 303-949-8068.