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Feb
25
Sun
Forsyth GA Trail Ride at 1099 on Feb 25th at 2:30 @ 1099 Trails (Next to The Bluffs off Hwy 83)
Feb 25 @ 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm

We will be riding at 1099 (Part of Ocmulgee Bluffs) on Sunday, Feb 25 at 2:30.  Directions to 1099 are as follows:

From Monticello, Ga take Hwy 83 south towards Forsyth.  Travel approximately 12 1/2 miles.  At mile marker #2, slow down.  Note:  mile markers are on the left side of the rod.  At the top of the hill, just before mile marker #1, take the gravel road on the right.  There are two metal posts at the entrance, but no sign.  Will have our 40 Something Cowgirls Sign out by the road to help you know where to turn.  Go 1 mile and you will see a State Park sign on the left where you can park your trailer.  Camping is on the left side of the road as well.

From Forsyth, Ga (off I-75), take Hwy 83 North/East. Will reach a four-way stop at the intersection of Hwy 83 & Hwy 87.  Stay on Hwy 83.  Will cross some railroad tracks and the Ocmulgee River.  Once crossed the River, Forest Service Rd 1099 is the first road on the left at the crest of the hill right before a curve.  There are two metal posts at the entrance, but no sign.  Will have our 40 Something Cowgirls Sign out by the road to help you know where to turn.  Go 1 mile and you will see a State Park sign on the left where you can park your trailer.  Camping is on the left side of the road as well.

From Jackson, Ga, take Highway 87/23 South and will come to a 4-way stop.  Turn left on to Highway 83 heading East.  Will cross some railroad tracks and the Ocmulgee River.  Once crossed the River, Forest Service Rd 1099 is the first road on the left at the crest of the hill right before a curve.  There are two metal posts at the entrance, but no sign.  Will have our 40 Something Cowgirls Sign out by the road to help you know where to turn.  Go 1 mile and you will see a State Park sign on the left where you can park your trailer.  Camping is on the left side of the road as well.

Hope we have a good turn out and a fun and safe ride!

Feb
26
Mon
Greenville, TX – Ranch Sorting Practice @ Longhorn Arena and Event Center
Feb 26 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Ranch Sorting Pracitce in the HEAT! Come ride and practice with us.  We have coaches available if you are just starting!! Come see us!! See y’all in the pen!

Mar
2
Sat
Forsyth GA Lucky J Barrel Racing (Covington) @ The Newton County Agricultural Center
Mar 2 @ 8:30 am

Please see details below.

Open photo

 

Forsyth GA Crazzy P Arena’s Pole & Barrel (Cedartown) @ Crazzy P Arena's Pole & Barrel
Mar 2 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

Please see details below.

Open photo

 

 

Midland, TX-Attending 2024 West Texas Bull Invasion @ Ector County Coliseum
Mar 2 @ 7:15 pm – 10:00 pm

We will be attending the bull riding event at the Ector County Coliseum tickets can be purchased through etix.com

Mar
3
Sun
Forsyth GA IBRA Monroe County Arena Poles & Barrels (See Details Below) @ Monroe County Arena
Mar 3 @ 12:30 pm – 6:00 pm

See details below:

Open photo

Midland, TX – Round-Up @ Rustic Cafe
Mar 3 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Let’s gather up and see what great ideas we can come up with to plan some rides and / or activities for the month.

Mar
4
Mon
Greenville, TX – Monthly Roundup Meeting @ Top Rail Cowboy Church
Mar 4 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm

It’s time for our Greenville Chapter Monthly Roundup Meeting Cowgirls! Come join us for some open arena riding, pot luck munchies served with a side of fellowship, education and super fun event planning! We’ll see y’all there!

Greenville, TX – Monthly Roundup Meeting @ Top Rail Cowboy Church
Mar 4 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Come join us for a fun filled night of fellowship and sisterhood with a special educational presentation by LCI Merritt Livestock Insurance regarding the ins and outs of equine insurance.  How it works, the pros, the costs, etc.

We will be having a pot luck dinner, so let us know what you will be bringing to share.  Let us know if you need an idea of what to bring.  See y’all there!!! 🙂

Mar
5
Tue
Greenville, TX – Ranch Sorting Practice @ Top Rail Cowboy Church @ Top Rail Cowboy Church
Mar 5 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Come join us for some fun ranch sorting practice. Family friendly ministry set up for beginners to come learn the game of sorting.  We’ll see you there!

Mar
7
Thu
Forsyth GA Camp and Ride with Kings Mtn Chapter of NC in Spartanburg SC @ Croft State Park
Mar 7 @ 1:00 pm – Mar 10 @ 2:00 pm

Croft State Park Camp and Ride with the Kings Mountain NC Chapter from Mar 7-10th.

This park located in Spartanburg, SC is widely popular and is known around the region for its equestrian facilities. The park regularly hosts shows in its arena and boasts more than 20 miles of equestrian trails. Mostly flat trails, rocky and roots in some areas. 

Water/Power at each site. 

For reservations go to: https://reserve.southcarolinaparks.com/croft

Forsyth GA Thursday Night Barrel Jackpot Barrel Racing @ Forsyth Arena
Mar 7 @ 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Please see details below.

Open photo

Mar
8
Fri
Greenville, TX – Obstacle Practice & Jackpot @ Top Rail Cowboy Church
Mar 8 @ 6:00 pm – Mar 9 @ 2:00 pm

Come join us for some really fun obstacle practice on Friday and then enter the fun jackpot on Saturday.  There will be divisions depending on number entered to spread the winnings to all levels of horses and riders! We’ll have an in-hand and a riding class!  Practice is from 6-10 Friday, come and go as you can.  It’ll be open group practice to work on whatever you need.  We will have approximately 20 obstacles to work on. Bring your babies, bring your seasoned horses. Practice in hand or mounted! We’ll be there to help you and your horse along! It’s going to be a GREAT time!!

Mar
10
Sun
Forsyth GA Council Arena Barrel Race (Milledgeville) @ Council Arena Barrel Race
Mar 10 @ 11:30 am – 10:00 pm

Please see details below.

Open photo

 

Mar
15
Fri
Greenville, TX – Robert Moreland Clinic and Campout @ Robbie's Place
Mar 15 – Mar 17 all-day

I have set up a clinic and campout with Robbie at his place for 40SC Members. Clinic will focus on horsemanship and communication with your horse and Robbie will work with each person on where they are with their horse. We will also work a little on trail, obstacle, flag/cow work and setting your horse up for success.

There is a hotel close if you don’t have a LQ trailer.  Limited spots available so contact me ASAP to register. We will also take a run over to Teskeys for a little tack shopping as the ranch is close to Weatherford.  Once we know who all is going we will do a little more planning for meals, etc.

Mar
17
Sun
Forsyth GA Ride at Ocmulgee Bluffs on Mar 17th at 3:00 @ Ocmulgee Bluffs
Mar 17 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Come join us at the Ocmulgee Bluffs for a Saint Patrick’s Day Ride on Mar 17th at 3:00.  Let’s plan on wearing green and bringing a small snack to share with everybody before we head out.

This area is a beautiful place to ride.  Directions are as follows:

From Forsyth take Highway 83 north east towards Monticello.  Will cross the Ocmulgee River, and a few miles down, will go past the Enon Baptist Church on your left.  Will see a big Ocmulgee Bluffs sign on your right where you turn left onto Smith Mill Rd after seeing the sign.  There is a black horse sign with the words Saddle Horse Club written on it on your left as you turn in.  Road is not in the best of shape and narrow, so take it nice and slow.  After 2-3 ? miles, you’ll see the Saddle Horse Campground on your right and on your left, will be the entrance to the Bluffs where you pay and can park.

If you haven’t joined us in a while, please come on out for a good day to ride with some wonderful cowgirls!

Mar
21
Thu
Greenville, TX – Train Robber Ranch Camp & Ride @ Train Robber Ranch
Mar 21 @ 12:00 pm – Mar 24 @ 2:00 pm

Camping and trail riding at one of our very favorite places! Sadly there are limited spots available!

Shoot an email and let us know what type of spot and how many pens you would need.  🙂

Mar
22
Fri
Forsyth GA RockN’5L Rodeo Co Youth Division (Cedartown) @ Crazzy P Arena
Mar 22 @ 5:00 pm – Mar 23 @ 6:00 pm

Please see details below.  Saturday dates 9 am

 Open photo

 

Mar
23
Sat
Midland,Tx.-Bake Sale @ Tractor Supply
Mar 23 @ 8:30 am – 12:30 pm

The cowgirl annual bake sale to raise money for our t-shirt sale for Autism Awareness.  There will be lots of goodies and maybe even a few non food items.  Come out and support us, supporting a special cause.

Canceled Forsyth GA Obstacle Play Day-Chili Cook Off-Trail Ride at Pyne Park with Troup County Saddle Club @ Pyne Road Park
Mar 23 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

We will be joining the Troup County Saddle Club for a fun filled day of obstacle play and desensitizing beginning at 10:00 till 1:00, chili cook off and taste testing at 12 for an undetermined cost and then a trail ride after our meal – all at Pyne Park…If you would like to bring some chili, please let https://www.facebook.com/cheryl.allenhirgelt know.  Can’t wait for this as it sounds like so much fun with a lot of fellowship and riding and good chili!!!!!

 

Mar
25
Mon
Greenville, TX – Ranch Sorting Practice – Longhorn Arena @ Longhorn Arena and Event Center
Mar 25 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Come join us for some fun Ranch Sorting Practice! 2 Pens and we run from 6-10 p.m. Beginner and family friendly! Never tried it? No worries, let us show you the ropes!

Mar
28
Thu
Greenville, TX – LBJ Grasslands Campout & Trial Ride @ LBJ Grasslands
Mar 28 @ 12:00 pm – Mar 31 @ 3:00 pm

EASTER WEEKEND CAMPING, TRAIL RIDE and FUN HORSE GAMES!!!

Thursday through Sunday (Easter) – Come when you can and stay as long as you want! The guys are welcome to join us!  Limited Space – Register Your Spot ASAP!!
RV Spots -$25/Night Stalls -$5/Night Rooms in House Available
Call/Text (972) 746-7159 to reserve your spots!

Group meals will be planned once we have the attendance list finalized.

We’ll have some fun & games planned too! It’ll be a blast!!

Mar
30
Sat
Forsyth GA Hawkinsville Harness Races @ Lawrence Bennett Training Center
Mar 30 @ 9:30 am – 3:00 pm

May be an image of horse and text that says 'DAY AT THE RACES March 30, 2024 Lawrence Bennett Training Center Hawkinsville, GA *Please use entrance by ARENA on FIRE TOWER ROAD* LIVE HORSE RACING IN GEORGIA Gates Open: 9:30AM Races Start: 11AM AS WELL AS: FOOD ON SITE ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS LOCAL VENDORS $5 /PER 'PERSON AT THE GATE KIDS UNDER 12 FREE email:haresshawkinsvill@gail.com'

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And we’re off….To the races that is!  The Hawkinsville Harness Races will be held on Mar 30th.  This is the only day of the year where you can watch live horse racing in Georgia!  Gates open at 9:30 and races start at 11:00.  There will be food on site as well as local vendors and activities for kids.  Cost is $5 per person and children under 12 get in free.  Can’t wait to see all the beautiful racehorses AND watch every race from start to finish!  We should probably be at the track around 10:00 and all sit together for the exciting races!  We will have an early supper around 4:00 at the Hawkinsville Steak House after watching the races most of the day.  Think this will be a very enjoyable event for all ages!  It could be our own “Forsyth Chapter Derby” with the big, beautiful hats and of course mint juleps or mimosas!  Who’s in?

Why Every Southerner Should Learn How To Make A Classic Mint Julep

Forsyth GA Spring Trail Ride at Ram Branch Farm in Fort Valley @ Ram Branch Trail Ride
Mar 30 @ 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Ram Branch Farms is having a huge fundraising event on Mar 30th beginning at 11:00.  Farm opens at 9:30.  Let’s all try to go and support them!  Cost is $15.

Ram Branch Farms Equestrian Center is a competitive horseback riding barn that offers both English and Western style training, lessons and showing opportunities. Each year we hold a few fundraising event to keep our cost to our students low for those opportunities. As we all know anything to do with horses is expensive, but our fundraisers have allowed us to keep are cost much lower then others in our area while maintaining our high standards of quality.
This year’s we did our first ever fundraiser trail ride on New Year’s that was open to the public. We hosted it at our farm and offered prizes and raffled off items. It was a great success and everyone has asked us to do another one and we have decided to host another trail ride fundraiser for March 30th 2024 with a rain date of April 13th 2024!
Please join us March 30th 2024. Farm opens at 930 trail ride starts at 11. we have had some great feed back from our first public trail ride and will be offering color coded trails at different lengths so you can pick what works best for you! First ride out at 11am, come back to socialize with raffle drawing at 2pm additional rides after raffle and farm closes at 7pm. We will also have ribbons for your horses red=may kick, green=young maybe unpredictable and Gold = rider is single! We will have ribbons out with signs explaining. This got away from me at the new year’s day trail ride and I even forgot to put a gold ribbon for my own horse 🤦‍♀️ . Alot was learned and we think our second public ride will be even better! If you came to the first ride and haven’t already please fill out our survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GR3G9WV . if you got any swag or won prizes from our first ride make sure to take pictures with it and tag and post! We hope to have the same sponsors and even more for our spring ride!

 

Apr
1
Mon
Greenville, TX – Monthly Roundup Meeting @ Top Rail Cowboy Church
Apr 1 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm

It’s time for our Greenville Chapter Monthly Roundup Meeting Cowgirls! Come join us for some open arena riding, a coffee bar and sweet ‘n treats all served with a side of fellowship, education and super fun event planning! We will be meeting in the arena and will be having a Trailer and Trailering Educational Presentation!! We’ll see y’all there!

Apr
2
Tue
Greenville, TX – Ranch Sorting Practice @ Top Rail Cowboy Church @ Top Rail Cowboy Church
Apr 2 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Come join us for some fun ranch sorting practice. Family friendly ministry set up for beginners to come learn the game of sorting.  We’ll see you there!

Apr
4
Thu
Forsyth GA Thursday Night Barrel Jackpot Barrel Racing @ Forsyth Arena
Apr 4 @ 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Please see details below.

Open photo

Apr
5
Fri
Greenville, TX – CTCC 3rd Annual Spring Trail Ride @ Cross Trails Cowboy Church
Apr 5 @ 12:00 pm – Apr 7 @ 2:00 pm

Friday – Set up primitive camp at Church (Optional)

Saturday – Ride out 10:30 a.m. – Bring snacks

Meal provided by Church when done (approx. 3:00 p.m.)

Draw Pot Ranch Rodeo – 6:00 p.m.

Sunday – Church Service In Arena 8:45 a.m.

Negative Coggins required.

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.

Forsyth GA Crazzy P Arena’s Pole & Barrel (Cedartown) @ Crazzy P Arena's Pole & Barrel
Apr 6 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

Please see details below.

Open photo

 

 

Apr
7
Sun
Forsyth GA IBRA Monroe County Arena Poles & Barrels (See Details Below) @ Monroe County Arena
Apr 7 @ 12:30 pm – 6:00 pm

See details below:

Open photo

Forsyth GA Cedar Ridge Trail Ride Senoia GA on Apr 7th at 3:00 @ Cedar Ridge Ranch
Apr 7 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Hope all can join us at Cedar Ridge Ranch in Senoia on Apr 7th, Sunday at 3:00.  It’s a great place to ride with lots of trails.   Cost is $5 and must provide proof of Coggins to enter.  For pictures and information, website is as follows:

cedarridgeranchga.com

 

Apr
12
Fri
Forsyth GA Mingo Spring Ride Apr 12-14 2024 @ Mingo Trails
Apr 12 – Apr 14 all-day

Hope all can join us at Mingo Trails for a great “Spring” weekend!  No reservations, but first come – first serve!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apr
13
Sat
Greenville, TX – Sorting Buckle Series Cross Country Cowboy Church @ Cross Country Cowboy Church
Apr 13 @ 1:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Open, Youth (16-), Novice classes – 80% PB

1 Mandatory Draw  –  5 Run Limit Each Class

Negative Coggins Required

Apr
17
Wed
Forsyth GA Maynard’s Mill Trail Ride Apr 17th @ Maynard's Mill Farm
Apr 17 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Come join us on Apr 17th (Wed Mid-Week Ride at 10) at Maynard’s Mill.  It is such a beautiful farm filled with beautiful trails.  Cost is $10.  Please be aware there are still two bridges out of commission, but many other trails to choose from.

 

Apr
18
Thu
Canceled Forsyth GA Roundup (Supper & Meeting) – Apr 18th at 6 at Mesquite Mexican Grill @ Mesquite Mexican Grill
Apr 18 @ 6:00 pm – 8:15 pm
CANCELED!!!!  Please join us for our 2nd Roundup (Supper & Meeting) on Apr 18th (Thurs) at Mesquite Mexican Grill in Jackson on the Square beginning at 6:00.  Looking forward to seeing everybody as we’ve had a lot of ride cancellations due to rain 🙁 and it will be fun catching up 🙂 !
Kathy Piper/Queen/Forsyth Chapter of 40SC
Apr
20
Sat
Forsyth GA Lucky J Barrel Racing (Covington) @ The Newton County Agricultural Center
Apr 20 @ 8:30 am

Please see details below.

Open photo

 

Forsyth GA Dauset Trails Ride along with Bluebirds & Bluegrass Festivities – Apr 20th (Sat) at 9:00 @ Dauset Trails
Apr 20 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Come join us on Apr 20th for a Bluebird & Bluegrass Festival at Dauset Trails We’ll ride at 9:00, then afterwards, travel over to the main part of Dauset Trails and park our trailers to the left of the main entrance.  We can either bring our lunch or get us something from a food truck and all eat together in the picnic area and listen to some great blue grass music as we enjoy each other’s company.  All is free except food truck.  So, plan on joining us for some horse riding, good food, and some good boot stomping music for what’s sure to be a fun filled way to spend a Saturday with friends!

Greenville, TX – WD Productions Sorting Show @ Pontotoc County Agri-Plex
Apr 20 @ 9:00 am – Apr 21 @ 6:00 pm

Come join us on a little road trip to Ada, OK for a fun sorting show series.  Keep an eye out for flyers to include class details.

Apr
22
Mon
Greenville, TX – Ranch Sorting Practice @ Longhorn Arena @ Longhorn Arena and Event Center
Apr 22 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Come join us for Ranch Sorting & Cattle Work Practice along with Open Arena Riding.

Apr
24
Wed
Forsyth GA Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center Mid-Week Trail Ride Wed, Apr 24th at 10:00 @ Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center
Apr 24 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Looking forward to riding on this beautiful 5.6 multi-use trail at Charlie Elliott on Wednesday, Apr 24th at 10:00.  Trail is a good one – where most riders can ride side by side.  Trails have been really cleaned out and updated!

Apr
26
Fri
Forsyth GA RockN’5L Rodeo Co Youth Division (Cedartown) @ Crazzy P Arena
Apr 26 @ 5:00 pm – Apr 27 @ 6:00 pm

Please see details below.  Saturday dates 9 am

 Open photo

 

Apr
28
Sun
Greenville, TX – Top Rail Playday Series @ Top Rail Cowboy Church @ Top Rail Cowboy Church
Apr 28 @ 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm

SPRING 2024 PLAYDAY SERIES includes barrels, poles, 2 pole stake race, and straight away barrels.

Age Divisions:  Lead Line, 0-8 Years, 9-13 Years, 14-18 Years, 19-30 Years and 31+ Years

$5 per event – $20 One time series fee – One horse per rider to be enrolled in the series, multiple horses allowed in the Playday

NEGATIVE COGGINS REQUIRED

Forsyth GA Ride at Ocmulgee Bluffs on Apr 28th at 3:00 @ Ocmulgee Bluffs
Apr 28 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Come join us at the Ocmulgee Bluffs for a Sunday afternoon ride beginning at 3:00 on Apr 28th.

This area is a beautiful place to ride.  Directions are as follows:

From Forsyth take Highway 83 north east towards Monticello.  Will cross the Ocmulgee River, and a few miles down, will go past the Enon Baptist Church on your left.  Will see a big Ocmulgee Bluffs sign on your right where you turn left onto Smith Mill Rd after seeing the sign.  There is a black horse sign with the words Saddle Horse Club written on it on your left as you turn in.  Road is not in the best of shape and narrow, so take it nice and slow.  After 2-3 ? miles, you’ll see the Saddle Horse Campground on your right and on your left, will be the entrance to the Bluffs where you pay and can park.

If you haven’t joined us in a while, please come on out for a good day to ride with some wonderful cowgirls!

Forsyth GA Ride at Ocmulgee Bluffs on Apr 28th at 3:00 @ Ocmulgee Bluffs
Apr 28 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Come join us at the Ocmulgee Bluffs for a Sunday afternoon ride beginning at 3:00 on Apr 28th.

This area is a beautiful place to ride.  Directions are as follows:

From Forsyth take Highway 83 north east towards Monticello.  Will cross the Ocmulgee River, and a few miles down, will go past the Enon Baptist Church on your left.  Will see a big Ocmulgee Bluffs sign on your right where you turn left onto Smith Mill Rd after seeing the sign.  There is a black horse sign with the words Saddle Horse Club written on it on your left as you turn in.  Road is not in the best of shape and narrow, so take it nice and slow.  After 2-3 ? miles, you’ll see the Saddle Horse Campground on your right and on your left, will be the entrance to the Bluffs where you pay and can park.

If you haven’t joined us in a while, please come on out for a good day to ride with some wonderful cowgirls!

May
2
Thu
Forsyth GA Thursday Night Barrel Jackpot Barrel Racing @ Forsyth Arena
May 2 @ 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Please see details below.

 

Open photo

May
4
Sat
Forsyth GA Dauset Trails Ride May 4th (Sat) at 2:00 @ Dauset Trails
May 4 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Come join us on May 4th at 2:00 at Dauset Trails.  Will be a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon on our horses with our friends!

May
5
Sun
Forsyth GA IBRA Monroe County Arena Poles & Barrels (See Details Below) @ Monroe County Arena
May 5 @ 12:30 pm – 6:00 pm

See details below:

Open photo

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
11
Sat
Forsyth GA Maynard’s Mill Trail Ride May 11th (Sat) Mother’s Day Weekend @ Maynard's Mill Farm
May 11 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Come join us on May 11th (Sat Mother’s Day Weekend Ride) at 10 (Ride Out Time) at Maynard’s Mill.  It is such a beautiful farm filled with beautiful trails.  Cost has gone up to $15 which you must leave in the barn before unloading.  Always have proof of coggins in case it’s needed.  Please be aware there are still two bridges out of commission, but many other trails to choose from.