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The monthly roundup of the Stanton, TX chapter will be at Fat Birds in Midland, TX.
Let’s connect on Good Friday! Have some lunch in a beautifully restored Victorian house. Another opportunity for cowgirl fellowship. See you there!
Join us out to lunch in one of Abilene’s cutest restaurants, Hickory Street Cafe. Let’s catch up and enjoy a good meal with each other. See y’all there!
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!
Enjoy an evening of painting a “Highland Cow”. There are two nights available Wednesday April 3rd or Thursday April 5th, your choice.
Painting starts at 6pm and runs until 8:30pm.
The $35 class fee includes: 2.5 hours of painting with an instructor, 16 x 20 stretched canvas that you get to take home, your own easel to work on, all the paint and brushes needed, along with an apron. Don’t worry they have stencils and the instructor is available to help as well. Don’t forget to bring some extra cash for drinks and food.
Be sure to reserve your spot now as space is limited.
Cowgirl Meghan is moving back to Florida. Join us to give her a proper send off. Bring your favorite dish and/or beverage.
Enjoy an evening of painting a “Highland Cow”. There are two nights available Wednesday April 3rd or Thursday April 5th, your choice.
Painting starts at 6pm and runs until 8:30pm.
The $35 class fee includes: 2.5 hours of painting with an instructor, 16 x 20 stretched canvas that you get to take home, your own easel to work on, all the paint and brushes needed, along with an apron. Don’t worry they have stencils and the instructor is available to help as well. Don’t forget to bring some extra cash for drinks and food.
Be sure to reserve your spot now as space is limited.
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.
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April monthly meeting. Bring a covered dish to share, and your own beverage. See you there!
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!
Classes as follows:
Open Class – $35 per run – Pick 1, draw 1 – Enter 3 times or draw 6
#4 Class – $30 per run – Pick 1, draw 1 – Enter 3 times or draw 6
Ranch Hand – $25 per run
1 on 5 – $45 – 1 run
Total Sort – $75 – if time allows
All Classes 65% Payback
Youth 12 & under – $15 100% Payback 3 Ride limit
All entries must be paid in cash NO CHECKS
Membership Fees:
*Family (within household): $150
*Single: $100
Jackpot entries: 8:30am – 9:30am
Jackpot starts @10am
The Old Sorehead Trade Days is an opportunity to shop dozens of local vendors.
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.
Come out and support the up and coming rodeo athletes of Wyoming as they compete for a spot on the state team and attend the national rodeo later this summer. Rodeo action will start on Friday April 19th at 9am with the athletes of the Junior High division. The High School events will be on Saturday & Sunday, April 20 & 21. Saturday evening will also feature a rough stock performance.
All events will take place at the indoor arena at the events complex.
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!!
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.
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.
Benefit Trail Ride for St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Organized ride on Saturday with lunch on the trail and supper Saturday night.
Raffle Saturday for many different items.
Registration and payment is due this week for a headcount for meals. We have some great raffle items that have been donated as well.
You’re welcome to come the day of the ride without registering, but meals are only for pre-registered and pre-paid riders.
We look forward to seeing everyone for a great event.
** 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
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.
Join us for lunch at one of our favorite lunch spots Hickory Street Cafe! Can’t wait to see y’all there!
The Cabin Fever Run is produced by Genesis Parker & Megan Matsuura, two members of the Green River Chapter of 40 Something Cowgirls. The barrel races produced by thee two ladies are always well run, fun, family friendly, and a great time.
This race has $2000 added and is a 90% payback.
More information to be added as the event updated.
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.
** 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.
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!
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.
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.
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 meeting. Fun and informative. Bring a covered dish to share and your own drink. See you there!
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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
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!!
Jim welcomes both western & english riders. Whether your horse is under saddle or still in the ground work stages of training, Jim is very well versatile and knowledgeable.
Come prepared to answer the question, “What do you want to learn/work on?” Jim wants to help you with your goals and that is why he does one hour one-on-one sessions.
A one hour session with your horse is $160.
If you chose not to bring a horse there is a $25 per day audit fee. Clinic participants are welcome to audit all riders sessions at no additional charge.
Sessions start at 9am and go until 5pm, with a one hour lunch break from noon to 1pm.
Participants must prepay in advance to reserve their spot.
This is a day event put on by Extreme Trail Sports. Great for those new to the sport. Day rentals for stalls are available and should be reserved when you register but stalls will be paid for the day of the event.
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:00pm, PST
Saturday Morning: In-Hand event obstacles are completed dismounted. You may be saddled, halters with leads are recommended. All non-riding equines are welcome to compete.
Saturday Afternoon: Obstacle Course is a mounted event in an area/field. A saddle (treeless included) and headstall with reins are required. All riding disciplines are welcome.
There is a variety of terrain throughout the property. The facility has gravel roads throughout. The arena has sand footing. The trails have dirt, mixed gravel, wooded area, and lots of trees.
FEES:
Obstacle Course: $24-$44
In Hand: $24-$44
Continental Breakfast: $5 donation
Lunch: $8 donation for beef chili and chicken enchilada chili with chips and drinks
In addition to the registration fee paid to ETS, a $10 facility fee will be collected the day of the event to support the ranch.
Awards:
1st-6th place Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced
1st-3rd place Junior (age 13-17)
1st-3rd place Youngin’ (age 7-12) and
1st place Newcomer.
7:30-8:45 Arrival check-in; 8:00 Judge Meeting; 9:00 Rider Meeting; 10:00 First riders out on the In Hand Course; LUNCH after you ride-at your convenience; 12-1:15 Rider check-in for Mounted Obstacle Course; Awards; 1:30 Rider Meeting; 2:00 First riders out on Mounted Obstacle Course; Awards.
Green River 40 Something Cowgirl, Kari Moneyhun, has teamed up with Sara Lowe of Sagebrush Training to offer a two-day confidence clinic focusing on ranch and trail obstacles. These clinic are fun, encouraging, and full of laughter. Sagebrush Sara works on building each rider up and strengthening your relationship with your horse.
Cost is $400 for the two day clinic. Current 40 Something Cowgirl members get a 10% discount!
SPACE IS LIMITED
Pre-register by 5/1/24, $200 non-refundable deposit is required. Remainder due one week before the event.
To register call/text Kari Moneyhun at 206-819-5274
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.
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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
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/?
Let’s get together at Milo McIver State Park and ride the trails. Plan to meet at the park at 11:00.
Day use fee is $5, unless you have a State Park Pass. Feel free to pack a lunch and we can eat and visit before heading back home.
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!
Let’s meet up and ride the trails. Plan to meet at the park at 12:00.
Day use fee is $5, unless you have an annual park pass.
Feel free to pack a lunch and we can eat and visit before heading home.
HOPE TO SEE YA THERE!!
Mounted Shooting is the nation’s fastest growing equestrian sport. Competitors wearing two single-action 45 caliber guns race against the clock, navigating through a variety of course patterns while shooting at balloons.
Competitors dress up in “Golden Era” cowboy clothing.
LET’S GATHER AND VISIT AND HAVE BREAKFAST!! MEET AT THE OLD MILL SALOON AT 8 am.
Abilene State Park is hosting a guided trail ride. Please consider this is not a free range 40 Something Cowgirls guided ride. Please know they plan to ride out at 9:00am so come early. Can’t wait to see y’all there!
*** From the flyer:
Join us for a guided trail ride around Lake Abilene as part of Abilene State Park’s 90th anniversary celebration!
This will be a 2-hour ride. You will need to bring your own horse and show your Coggins. We’ll meet and unload at the swimming area parking lot.
Park entrance is free for this event!
Event by Peggy Boyer and Laura Boileau.
Summer Horse Tack Sale. LOTS of Western and English saddles, tons of bridles, reins, bits, saddle pads, and tons more! Unique vintage tack items too.
Several vendors attending.
LETS GO CHECK IT OUT!! NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU WILL FIND THAT YOU MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO LIVE WITHOUT!!
Monday June 3rd – Queen Contest TBA
Tuesday June 4th – 8am 1st go Reined Cow Horse & Cutting – indoor arena
3pm 2nd Go Reined Cow Horse & Cutting – indoor arena
Wednesday June 5th – 7am Final Go Reined Cow Horse & Cutting
10am 1st Go 1st Performance Rodeo action – Main Arena Grandstand
6pm 1st Go 2nd Performance Rodeo Action – Main Arena Grandstand
Thursday June 6th – 9am 2nd Go 1st Performance Rodeo Action – Main Arena Grandstand
Noon – 4pm Shooting Sports – Shooting Range
6pm 2nd Go 2nd Performance – Main Arena Grandstand
Friday June 7th – 8:30am Queen Coronation – Main Arena Grandstand
9:15am Grand Entry – Main Arena Grandstand
9:30am Qualifying Round Performance – Main Arena Grandstand
It’s time to bring in the herd. Come visit us, meet some cowgirls and find out about our upcoming events. Hope to see you there☺️
***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.
Kick summer off with an evening of rodeo action. From the classic event of bareback riding, saddle bronc, the fan favorite of bull riding, the pretty gals and fast horses of barrel racing and all the timed events as well.
Gates open at 6pm and rodeo action kicks off at 7pm.
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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