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Apr
2
Tue
Abilene, TX- Cowgirl Roundup @ Potters Pizza
Apr 2 @ 6:30 pm

Join our Marvelous Mavericks of Abilene at our monthly Cowgirl Roundup.
This month we have a special guest speaker from Camp Able, Monica Stovall.
Looking forward to hearing from her about the work Camp Able does with the autistic community, as well as volunteer opportunities.
See y’all there!

Apr
5
Fri
Abilene, TX- Fire Pit Friday @ Laura’s Place
Apr 5 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Let’s gather around the fire pit and catch up as good friends do. Bring a snack/dish to share and a blanket to cozy up with.

Apr
6
Sat
Midland, Tx- Broken Horn Sorting @ Broken Horn Arena
Apr 6 – Apr 7 all-day

Get ready to chase some cows in Midland!  Time and entry will be determined, but save the date.  The venue will be the Broken Horn in Midland.

Abilene, TX San Angelo rodeo parade
Apr 6 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

https://www.sanangelorodeo.com/p/generalrodeo/parade

Apr
8
Mon
Early, Texas Solar Eclipse Milkshakes and Pie @ Pecans .Com
Apr 8 @ 11:00 am – 12:15 pm

Early, Texas.  Solar eclipse Milkshakes and Pie

Grab your solar glasses along with your sweet tooth and enjoy a delicious slice of pie and milkshake at the Beautiful new Pecans.com cafe
Will we see aliens when the ski turn completely dark ?
WHO KNOWS ?
But one thing you can guarantee,  is plenty of laughs and a delicious dessert

this event is Dutch

Apr
11
Thu
Early, Texas Good Samaritan Fundraiser Soup Project @ Brownwood Coliseum
Apr 11 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Early, Texas. Annual Good Samaritan Soup Bowl Project

We will be attending the Good Samaritan annual fundraiser

Help fight  Hunger locally & globally. Dine on a simple meal of soup, bread dessert and water. Take home a hand painted ceramic bowl as a reminder of the fight against food insecurity and hunger in our area and around the world

admission is $15 per person

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
Early Tx LRC Playday #2 of 6 @ 580 sports complex
Apr 13 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

We are attending the 2024 Lampasas Riding Club High point 6 part series . Event Fees $6 per event(members) or $7 ( non members)   (LRC membership is $50.00)

5 Events of the day : Clover leaf barrels, Poles, Straight away barrels, lariat , flying W

Age groups:

walk trot (open to all ages)

leadline0-6

unassisted pee wee 0-6

pee wee 7-10

intermediate 15-25

seniors 26-40

super seniors 41-55

classic seniors 56& over

 

this is highpoint # 2 of 6 part series

 

Wonderful group of gals and guys , family fun , and great way to work on new patterns and bond with your horse and enjoy something new.

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
16
Tue
Early, Texas Monthly Roundup meeting @ Early, City Park
Apr 16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Early, Texas    Monthly Roundup Meeting

Catch up on the latest events that’s happening within our chapter

bring a snack lunch and enjoy the beautiful city park of Early, Texas

 

Apr
17
Wed
Early, Texas trailride at Abilene State Park @ Abilene State Park
Apr 17 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

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

 

Apr
18
Thu
Early, Texas. Afternoon Luncheon at Sunflower Cafe @ Sunflower Cafe
Apr 18 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Early, Texas.  Afternoon Luncheon at Sunflower Cafe

Authentic International cuisine with a southern touch

lunch is  Dutch

this event solar glasses are required but not provided

Apr
19
Fri
Early, Texas country trail ride @ Country trail ride
Apr 19 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

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. Brown county Ranch Rodeo @ Earl Q Wilson Arena
Apr 19 @ 6:00 pm – Apr 20 @ 9:00 am

Early, Texas   Will be attending the Brownwood County Fair Association 3rd Annual Ranch  Rodeo

2 Qualifier Events,
Teams of 5 compete in 5 events of the working Cowboys

 

weekend pass , both qualifiers and finals $25
Jimmy Throwbridge ( 325-998-3219 )

jthrowbridge3219@yahoo.com

Apr
20
Sat
Early Tx LRC Playday #2 of 6 @ 580 sports complex
Apr 20 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

We are attending the 2024 Lampasas Riding Club High point 6 part series . Event Fees $6 per event(members) or $7 ( non members)   (LRC membership is $50.00)

5 Events of the day : Clover leaf barrels, Poles, Straight away barrels, lariat , flying W

Age groups:

walk trot (open to all ages)

leadline0-6

unassisted pee wee 0-6

pee wee 7-10

intermediate 15-25

seniors 26-40

super seniors 41-55

classic seniors 56& over

 

this is highpoint # 2 of 6 part series

 

Wonderful group of gals and guys , family fun , and great way to work on new patterns and bond with your horse and enjoy something new.

Apr
22
Mon
Early, Texas Tween Horse Club Fun Day @ Dyess Youth Center
Apr 22 @ 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm

Early, Texas Dyess Horse Tween Club

DYESS A.F.B  Tween Horse Club will have fun painting, braiding  the horses hair and learning about horse care.

COME out and meet these Tween Fashionista’s and enjoy this fun filled event

You will need a base pass which can be requested at the base main gate or military Id

Apr
25
Thu
Abilene, TX HSU Western Heritage Day @ Hardin Simmons University
Apr 25 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

If anyone is interested in volunteering for western heritage day at Hardin-Simmons, they are looking for people to show kids how to rope (like 1st graders). In the past HSU students who don’t know how to rope have helped but they’d love to have “real cowgirls/boys” come to show how it’s done.

Western Heritage Day


It is Thursday April 25th 8 am- noon. Over 2000 kids are already signed up.
Other western things to show the kids are also open for suggestion. The six white horses will have a farrier working on them for one of the stations.

Apr
26
Fri
Early, Texas Goldthwaite State Championship BBQ & GOAT COOK OFF @ Goldthwaite City Park
Apr 26 @ 6:00 pm – Apr 27 @ 10:00 pm

Early, Texas. Attending the Goldthwaite State Championship BBQ & GOAT COOK – OFF

If  you’re a BBQ enthusiast, music lover , or simply looking for a weekend of family – Friendly fun, the Goldthwaite State BBQ and GOAT COOK OFF ha something for everyone

Apr
27
Sat
Abilene, TX- Attending Ranch Horse Show @ Comanche County Cowboy Church 4 Christ
Apr 27 @ 8:30 am

** Info copied from host’s event page. Contact host at the number below for more details.

Limited to 20 Entries! Pre-enter text 940-923-8123. This is a great schooling opportunity for you and your horse! After each class the Judge will go over the score card with you and share ways you can improve. Events: Ranch Trail, Ranch Riding, Ranch Reining, Ranch Flag. Classes: Youth 10 U, Green Horse, Beginner, Novice. All day flat fee $50. All proceeds will go towards Western Women of Inspiration women’s ministry. COME HAVE SOME FUN N THE SUN and support the ministry! Prizes will be awarded

Abilene, TX- Attending Bluebonnet Festival @ Refuge Ranch
Apr 27 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Refuge Ranch is hosting Bluebonnet Festival!

Enjoy family fun with live music, local music, food, artists, a scavenger hunt and more. Visit myrefugeranch.org for more details.

Early, Texas. Postponed due to weather , Dr Conway’s Celebration Of Legacy @ Lake Proctor
Apr 27 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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

Apr
30
Tue
Early, Texas. Monthly Game Night @ Mary’s house
Apr 30 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Early, Texas.  Monthly Game night

Looking for something fun to do while creating new friendships

Game night is the place be ,lots of laughs and enjoy a home cooked meal .

So grab your best potluch dish and come pout for unlimited fun

6:30 till 8pm

May
3
Fri
Abilene, TX- Let’s Do Lunch @ Hickory Street Cafe
May 3 @ 12:00 pm

Join us for lunch at one of our favorite lunch spots Hickory Street Cafe! Can’t wait to see y’all there!

Early Texas , postponed ROP -Oak Academy @ ROP-Oak Academy
May 3 @ 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Early , Texas  POSTPONE due to rain ROP -Oak Academy

 

Helping  young folks through positive introduction into horsemanship

May
4
Sat
Early, Texas. Cowboy Capital MS Trail Ride @ Blue Stem Ranch
May 4 @ 7:00 am – 11:00 am

Early, Texas. Attending the Cowboy Capital MS Trail Ride

Gates open up at  7am

Ride Check in begins at : 8 am

Saddled Up and Ready at 8:45 am

Stay for lunch, auction, and drawing for hundred, riffle& Handgun raffle

tickets available for $10 each

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
6
Mon
Midland, TX. Round-Up @ Dickey's BBQ
May 6 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Let’s get together, eat and visit and plan some rides!  Bring your ideas, plans and date book (for most of us that is our phone).

May
9
Thu
Abilene, TX- Western Heritage Classic @ Taylor County Expo Center
May 9 @ 12:00 pm – May 12 @ 12:00 pm

Join our cowgirls at the Western Heritage Classic full of all kinds of entertainment! Food, rodeo, matched races, cook-offs, music and (my favorite) shopping!!!

Go any of these days for member points. Have fun!

Abilene, TX- WHC Parade @ Downtown Abilene
May 9 @ 6:00 pm

Join us as we ride in one of the big parades of the year! Western Heritage Classic is a long time tradition, so let’s come out loud and proud!

Parade starts at 6:30pm. Judging starts at 6:00 so please give yourself enough time to make lineup. Parade attire, leather western tack and coggins required please.

 

May
10
Fri
Early, Texas. Goldthwaite Open Rodeo @ T.A. Arena
May 10 – May 11 all-day

Early, Texas attending the Goldthwaite Open Rodeo

Nightly Jackpotted

Bull Riding

Ranch Bronc Riding

Bareback Riding

Tie Down Roping

Ladies Breakaway Roping

$10. walk up fee

Team Roping

Ladies Barrel Racing

for more information call
Regina @ 325-451-7666

 

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.

 

Early, Texas location change , Lonestar Riding Series @ TA Head ARENA
May 11 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Early, Texas. LOCATION CHANGE To , TA HEAD ARENA IN GOLDWAITE, ……Attending the Lone Star Riding Series

 

poles,

spur,

single bucket flags

straight barrels

clover leaf barrels

May
14
Tue
Early, Texas Monthly Round Up @ Early City Park
May 14 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Early, Texas Monthly Round Up Meeting

Grab a lawn chair and some dinner and come join us at the beautiful Early, City Park.

we’ll catch up on up coming events , and get to share in great fellowship

 

May
17
Fri
Abilene, TX POSTPONED ranch sorting practice/Series @ Second chance cowboy church arena
May 17 @ 5:30 pm – May 18 @ 2:00 pm

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/rtLp38DGeLBJ9djW/?mibextid=K35XfP

Must have proof of negative Coggins. Western attire required. Western heritage rules in all classes.

Books open Friday PM for practice @5:30pm. Practice starts @ 6pm

Saturday morning books open @ 08:30AM. Sorting starts @10AM

May
18
Sat
Midland, TX.-Attending Sorting Clinic @ Curtis Benninghoff
May 18 all-day

Clinic with Lucious Fleeks

We will start at 10am, then take a break and will then have a Round Robin.  Will need 14 for the clinic to make

Midland,TX-Day Work at Queen Jen’s @ Queen Jen's Ranch
May 18 @ 7:00 am – 4:00 pm

Come out as Queen Jen gets some free “labor” out of us.  We will gather the cattle and work them this day. Make sure you bring something to drink and maybe a snack or two.

Abilene, TX Gymkhana @ Nitro Sport horses
May 18 @ 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
Early, Texas Richland Springs Roping , Project Graduation @ Richland Springs Arena
May 18 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Early, Texas. Attending the Richland Springs Project Graduation Senior Roping

Team Roping                                 Goat Roping

Draw 4 $100.                                $15. per  man

3 head pa/1                                    3head pa/1

Heel Capped at #  5                      After Team Roping

All proceeds benefit the senior class of Richland Springs

for additional information please contact

Larry Barker @ 512-748-9764

 

Midland, TX-Dinner after works
May 18 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

After “working” the cows, we will need something to eat and probably drink!

May
19
Sun
Early, Texas Benefit Barrel Race @ TA Head Arena
May 19 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Early, Texas.  Benefit Barrel  Race

 

5D format with a 1/2 splits

$50. entry fee

50% Payout

8am till 11am  Exhibition Starts, cost

Cowboy Casanova Race

immediately following 5D Race

$25. Entry Fee

Ride and Show off the Barrel Racers how it’s done !

9am till 2pm Silent Auction

10am Church Service

10:30 am 5D Race Starts

 

noon     break for lunch

Info for Silent Auction

Jennifer Darnell  325-451-4142

Candace Stauch  972-998-1515

 

May
21
Tue
Early, Texas Monthly Game Night @ Game Night , Mary’s House
May 21 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Early, Texas Monthly Game Night

Need  a good laugh ? Kids driving you crazy ? Needing a fun girls night out

look no further , come out to our monthly game night where we share in great fellowship

 

May
22
Wed
Early, Texas. Richland Springs Senior Banquet @ Richland Springs School
May 22 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Early, Texas ,  Richland Springs Senior Banquet

We will be volunteering at the Richland Springs School

providing a helping hand to serve dinner , drinks and dessert for the Senior Banquet

more information to come

May
23
Thu
Early, Texas luncheon at Ricardo’s Tortilla Bakery @ Ricardo’s Tortilla Bakery
May 23 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Early, Texas. Monthly Luncheon at Ricardo’s Tortilla Bakery

Always delicious and fresh ,with a menu selection with both breakfast and lunch

meal is Dutch

May
24
Fri
Midland,TX Attending Barbados Cookoff @ Dub Day Arena, Rankin, Texas
May 24 – May 26 all-day

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Abilene, TX- Fire Pit Friday @ Laura’s Place
May 24 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Join us around the fire pit at Laura’s! We will snack, have drinks and catch up. Please bring a snack to share and BYOB.

Abilene, TX ranch sorting practice/Series @ Second chance cowboy church arena
May 24 @ 5:30 pm – May 25 @ 2:00 pm

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/rtLp38DGeLBJ9djW/?mibextid=K35XfP

Must have proof of negative Coggins. Western attire required. Western heritage rules in all classes.

Books open Friday PM for practice @5:30pm. Practice starts @ 6pm

Saturday morning books open @ 08:30AM. Sorting starts @10AM

May
25
Sat
Early, Texas Rockin Wild Ranch Advanced De Spooking clinic @ Rockin Wild Ranch and Arena
May 25 @ 8:00 am – May 26 @ 3:30 pm

Early, Texas.  Will be attending the Rockin Wild Ranch and Arena

Advanced De Spooking Clinic

deSpooking clinic with certified Mounted Patrol instructors

in this clinic , riders and their horses will be pushed to more complex obstacles along with nightly sensory .

The goal of this 16 hour course is to build confidence in each rider and their horse through dynamic situations

 

for more information or to sign up

please call Rockin Wild Ranch and Arena @ 254-979-7433

 

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/?

May
27
Mon
Early, Texas. Honoring Veterans with Grave site flags @ Greenleaf Cemetery
May 27 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Early,  Texas

Join us in honoring and remembering Veterans with grave site  flags for Memorial Day

 

Early , Texas Memorial Day Parade in Bunnet @ Memorial Day Parade
May 27 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

Early, Texas attending the Memorial Day Parade in Burnet

organized by the rotary club and the local VFW

current coggins reg

come dressed in your best patriotic attire for both you and your horse 😊