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Let’s have fun with the horses on some obstacles. There will be obstacles set up in the front pasture, arena and warm up pens will be open for riding. The church is going to have 3 Friday night events, 2 practices June and then a timed competition on August 16th that will be a patterned jackpot format. The flyer can be found on Brazos Trails FB page or Poolville Chapter page.
Join us for at Tryon International Equestrian Center for a night of fun to cheer on the horses and riders as they soar over massive jumps and race through the timers. We could all carpool or caravan and meet early for dinner, arrive before 4:00 for free parking. The event is FREE, only fee looks parking after 4:00. Lots of food options and shopping!! Please comment on this event if you want to carpool or caravan. As well as RSVP on the Event.
Please contact Joelle to RESERVE your spot and time. Certified equine dental team Barbara Brooks and David Kelly will be performing teeth floating and sheath cleaning. Cost is $100 for Teeth/Sheath or if you just need Sheath it’s $30. Please bring CASH or CHECK for payment, as well as some extra cash for our Boot for our two charities! We are keeping this a MEMBERS only event, unless we can’t fill all our time slots. So if you have a friend that needs this service, let Joelle know so we can put them on our reserve list.
This event will be held at Donna and Tim Frye’s farm, plenty of parking, complete pull through. Use 2455 Charlotte Hwy., York, SC in your GPS. When you arrive, use the entrance to the pasture with the gate. Do NOT go down the private drive to the home.
Let’s ride and camp in the Great Smokey Mountains, Bryson City.
If Lynne’s Place fills up, check out Deep Creek Campground. Also, you can come for a day ride!!
Come join us for a Meet and Greet! Let’s get together, eat some Mexican food, get to know each other and find out what we are all about.
We will have a raffle item $$1.00 per ticket.
Plans change sometimes due to rain and inclement weather.
We can’t tube but we can eat, drink beers and throw axes!!!!
Join us at Crave at Noon for a great time with your cowgirls.
Meet at New Ingles Parking lot, then caravan over to Cataloochee Valley. Meet at Cataloochee Parking area by 10am . recommend shoes or boots for trails, some are rocky, believe there are water crossings. Vickie is going to show us the trails. Bring water, snacks, and lunch. I do not know length of trails.
remember you need parking decal or daily parking pass
Meet at the Deep Creek parking area at 9:30
Short loop – Deep Creek up to Martins Gap over to Indian Creek Trail and back to parking area approx 10 miles, trail good footing, need shoes or boots some rocky areas, has water crossings/watering holes.
Long Loop – Deep Creek up to Martins Gap around to Thomas Divide and down to Indian Creek Motor Trail to Stone Pile back across and back to the parking area, approx. 18 miles
We can adjust the trails and the start time. Make sure you have the GSMNP parking decal, lunch, water, snacks, and horse treats. We recommend horse shoes or boots.
Meet us at the Buck’s Grave Road Trailhead at 9:30, riding out by 10:00. No restroom nor water at the trailhead. These trails located in Chester County, SC is surrounded by beautiful wooded floodplain, surrounded by upland pine woods and maturing hardwood forests. Some hills an a few rocky/roots areas. Boots or shoes recommended.
Big Creek is up on the NC and Tenn border on the far eastern edge of the GSMNP . We will meet up will cowgirls in your local vicinity and caravan over to parking area and meet around 10am. make sure you have parking decal or daily parking pass. Bring plenty of snacks, lunch, and water and don’t forget horse treats. No Dogs allowed.
A multi-generation family owned and operated vineyard and winery nestled on 40 acre estate in the Tryon foothills. Let’s meet at 1:00 for an afternoon at this beautiful vineyard.
Members come on out to design and make your own hat! You will be transforming one of their stylish hats with a personalized burning technique. Choose your hat color and dive into the creative process, opting between stencil and free hand methods. All under the guidance of our expert instructors. You MUST REGISTER for this EVENT by following this LINK: www.arworkshop.com/events/Waxhaw/445825/. The password to REGISTER is Cowgirl. This workshop starts at 10:00, should finished around 12:30-12:45.
If you can’t do the hat burning, we will be meeting for lunch around 1:00 in Waxhaw (location to be determined) and shopping at Waxhaw Tack Exchange as well!
All-righty!! Sunday Funday is next week! August 11th!!!
What’s that, you ask?
Well… You bring your horse, and you grab something that can be a task or obstacle. 7-8am show up at D&D Livestock (outdoor arena), drop your obstacle/task item, and we will walk through at 8:05am. Folks explain their obstacle in the walkthrough. Then give space to each other, take your horse through on the ground to work any obstacle. Then, dewater or take care of any creature comforts, then we’ll have a horse & rider come through. We’ll make intervals so it’s a no pressure, have fun, try something new or old, and cheer each other on. Bring your coffee, bring a snack or your lunch—up to you to feed & refresh yourself.
Please NO dogs! Leave them at home.
All I need to know is what you’re bringing so there’s only 1 of that feature. Please don’t haul something that’s cumbersome. Not that this is what needs to be brought, here’s ideas to get your creative juices going…
Experience the Wonder of Virginia, Blue Ridge Mountains. Trails for all skill levels with some elevation and rocky areas. Boots or shoes recommended.
Water/power at each site with an amazing bathhouse!
Please bring extra cash for “Pass the Boot” to raise funds for our 2024 charity.
Meet at 10am at Hurrican Creek Parking Area. We will travel up into Nantahala National Forest to Western section of Standing Indian. Make sure everyone has a GPS tracker, and recommend shoes or horse boots. Bring plenty of water, snacks, and lunch.
Now that we have gotten some obstacle practice in, let’s see our improvements. This will be a patterned jackpot for time. 3D format, paying 2 places in each division, 75% payout.
The Gala of the Royal Horses is produced and led by master Rene Gasser, who with the experiences of seven generations has recreated an event only previously seen at the famous riding schools in Vienna and Spain.
Tickets available through www.etix.com
Meet at NorthSide of Fontana Damn Horse parking at 10am, ride out to Lakeshore and go east towards the Hazel Creek Campsite 90 and have lunch and venture back out. Bring tons of water, snacks, and lunch for a beautiful Sunday ride. Remember this is the western portion of the GSMNP and you will need a parking pass. No dogs allowed.
Meet at Towstring horse parking area at 9:30 – There are several options to ride long and short rides. Recommend shoes or boots. There are numerous watering holes and crossings. Bring snacks, lunch, and a lot of water. Riders can go up to Steel Bridge/Cabin Flats and back, or others can go up to Grassy Flats or higher up to Charlie Bunion or wherever they want to stop and return down the mountain.
Come join us for some Texas BBQ and Meet and Greet!
Let’s get together and get to know each other and find out what we are all about. We can use the time to discuss ideas for future rides, events and fun.
We will have a raffle item $$1.00 per ticket.
Meeting at Deep Creek Horse Camp to attend the newly formed Southern Highlands BCH in our riding territory. Bring a lawn chair and your choice of snacks and beverages, adult beverages are permissable.
Time to ride! Wyatt Ranch is always a great ride. Lots of good scenery and some water crossings. Terrain is mixed and does have some rocky areas. Ranch fee is $20
Come on over to Joelle’s home for some pool time ! The address is 406 Unity Church Road, Kings Mountain, NC. Arrive around 2:00 for drinks, food, socializing, work on your tan and a short meeting.
Great time to bring friends who are interested in meeting like minded cowgirls!
Please bring your favorite drink and a light dish to share. We will “Pass the Boot” for our 2024 charities.
Meet at Buck Creek at 10am, we will ride up the mountain through the gate and ride the river. Bring plenty of snacks and water, dogs allowed on trials.
Get your guns out and let’s practice our shots!! Meet at Shooters Express at 1:00. Guns for rent onsite and bullets for sale at the range.
Noland Creek – meet at parking area at 10am, or next area past the bridge on the left going towards the tunnel. Must have GSMNP Parking pass sticker. We will meet and ride out to the picnic table and hitchin posts , have lunch and then go cross the creek twice to campsite . Bring lunch, snacks, and plenty of fluids. No dogs allowed
We haven’t enjoyed the Grasslands in a bit! Meet at the windmill, ride out at 9:30. Plan to do 4ish hours, around 11 miles. This one is barefoot friendly.
Float the Green River in Saluda, NC
Let’s stay cool floating the Green River at 5200 Green River Cove Rd.,Saluda, NC. We will carpool there and arrive there by 10:00 to start our adventure. After our float which takes about 2-3 hours, we can have lunch in the cute town of Saluda or at the Tryon Equestrian Center!
Come challenge your horse to a large variety of outdoor and indoor obstacles! The cost is $40 per horse and rider, $10 for each additional horse. Richard Hames, trainer, will be available to to help you navigate as needed.
Meet at day parking at 10:00. Boots or shoes recommended for your horse. Water for horses available at trailhead, as well as vault toilet.
Join us for camping and riding at Croft State Park. Mostly flat trails, but there are some rocks and roots so shoes or boots are recommended.
Water/Power at each campsite. Horses are stalled at the barn, separate from the campgrounds.
We will “Pass the Boot” for our 2024 charities.
For reservations go to www.reserve.southcarolinaparks.com/Croft
Friday night 6-9 PM practice to prepare for the event on Saturday. You do not have to participate in the event to come and practice with us! $35 and no membership required to participate.
Roping, Penning and Classic (Trail) classes
Saturday is the Cow Hand Challenge. Sign up 9 AM start time is 10 am
Entry fee details are on the flyer!
For flyer and more information on the Cow Hand Challenge here is a link to their FB page:
- https://www.facebook.com/share/p/KrMPmy2NCiXBxSSB/?mibextid=oFDknk
Moved to Fort Richardson North Unit
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Trail ride on the Back Country trail, ride out at 9 AM. The state park fee is $7.00 and Coggins is required.
Parker County Sheriff Posse Ranch Rodeo is always a good time. Time to watch our local Cowboy and Cowgirl talent show off their skills. Match races are on Saturday afternoon. It looks like a couple of our members have entered, let’s go cheer them on!
Schedule, concert details and prices are on the PCSP website here: https://pcsp.net/ranch-rodeo/
Owners Tom and Pat Seay open their home and land for a unique cattle experience. Experienced or novice welcome, you will be guided and mentored by experienced cattle driving and team penning staff.
Lots of history at this old farm, you will want to have this kind of fun without having to go west. The most awesome thing is you bring your own horse.
Power at each site. Community hose for water for your trailer. Stalls for each horse. Small bathhouse on property, but not fancy.
Contact Pat Seay for availability: 540-829-9555
GSMNP – Meet at the paved parking area before the tunnel parking area at 10 am. Must have yearly or daily GSMNP parking pass. We will ride out White Oak and connect up to Bear Creek Trail, ride to the top and intersect with Welch Ridge trail, eat lunch, and either follow around to Forney Creek or return down Bear Creek. Bring plenty of water, food, and horsey snacks. No trail dogs allowed
Let’s get together and go watch the rodeo!!! Reach out to carpool or caravan and let’s support our local riders.
Open Horse Show benefiting Southeastern Guide Dogs. Gates open at 6:00 a.m., start time for show 9:00 a.m. Come join us as we spectate, cheer on or compete while supporting a good cause. There will be vendors and food available as well as non-stop action. Contact Jan Tucker at (704)692-6713 if you’re interested in competing to get a full list of classes and registered!!
Franklin Camping at Deep Creek Horse Camp in Bryson City down the road to the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park Deep Creek Entrance. Must Call James Clark at 828-736-1270 to make reservations – he does not take online reservations. Once settled into to the beautiful camp alongside the beautiful creek go pick out at trailer from his numerous stock trailers available for guests to go explore different sections of the park with endless horse trails. Campground has electric and water hook ups, and dump station at departure.
Meet at the Deep Creek parking area at 10:30
Short loop – Deep Creek up to Martins Gap over to Indian Creek Trail and back to parking area approx 10 miles, trail good footing, need shoes or boots some rocky areas, has water crossings/watering holes.
Long Loop – Deep Creek up to Martins Gap around to Thomas Divide and down to Indian Creek Motor Trail to Stone Pile back across and back to the parking area, approx. 18 miles
We can adjust the trails and the start time. Make sure you have the GSMNP parking decal, lunch, water, snacks, and horse treats. We recommend horse shoes or boots.
- Meet at Tow String parking Area – Requires a day parking pass or a yearly pass for the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. We will ride out Bradley Creek, cross the creek/steel bridge and head up to Cabin Flats Primitive Horse Camp. Some may go on up to reach the top of 5600+ft to the junction of the Appalachian trail to go out on the rock outcropping of Charlie’s Bunion; it is one of the most spectacular views in the park. The trail is challenging and requires a slow and steady pace. Bring saddle bags with plenty of food, water, and snacks. The Cabin Flats group can enjoy a beautiful meadow alongside the creek to enjoy lunch before heading back out. The Charlie’s Bunion trip is roughly a 21.5 mile round trip distance, and the cabin flats distance is about 13 to 15 miles round trip. Recommend shows on all four hooves. No trail dogs allowed in GSMNP
Fall Pop Up Market at Papa Doc’s parking lot featuring local community vendors. Come support local artist and shop with your cowgirls!
Photo Shoot with The Transplanted Cowgirl, April Lizzy, for Members and Guests.
Please see the link below to see some of April’s work. https://www.thetransplantedcowgirl.com/
If you guys remember, she did a photo shoot back in April and ALL the cowgirls were happy with their photos and experience with April.
Professional photos of you and your horse! Sunday afternoon, September 15 at Cane Creek Park, Waxhaw, NC.
There are only seven spots available and we need to fill two more to confirm the event. When there are five participants confirmed, everyone will receive a 10% discount!! Sessions will be available 1pm-5pm and start at rate $300.00 which includes 30 minutes of shooting and 12 edited photos. This is a great deal for priceless photos you can frame, print on canvas or show off to your friends on your phone, LOL. A nonrefundable retainer will be required at registration.
We will meet at the Horse Trailer Parking at Cane Creek, Lot #4. The sessions will be conducted in the grassy field there and/or just into the woods on the trail adjacent to the parking lot.
Current Coggins and entrance fee of 8.00 per trailer required to enter the park.
Contact Marcia Wakefield by email: [email protected] right away for more information and the link to register for your session.
Macon County Horse Association meeting. The Board meeting will start at 6pm, then the general meeting begins at 7 pm, all cowgirl members will meet at the Alumni building
Dust off your boots!!! A few of you have asked, so let’s go have some fun doing line dance lessons. Trickle Creek is a beautiful venue, and the instructor is Marcia. It doesn’t matter if you have 2 left feet, this will be a fun time. What do you need? Clothes you can move in, shoes you can slide with, $10 CASH ONLY, and BYOB. Whatever beverage you would like.
Back Country Horsemen of North east Georgia is holding the annual Rendenza at Whetstone Horse Camp – please contact Katie Adams for site reservations and accommodations and meal tickets. All day riders are to be present and ready to ride out at 10am from the day parking area.
Time to support our local vendors and spend time with the funnest cowgirls on the planet!
Macon County Horse Association Spring Fun Show. 10 a.m. at Fairgrounds. There will be all the normal fun show activities plus speed events. Come out and play with your horses and challenge yourself with these fun games. There will be a concession stand with food & drinks so remember to bring cash. I would suggest lawn chairs, coolers with water & drink, snacks, and plenty of stuffed hay bags. You can even bring pop-up shade tents.. contact me or Lynda for info and/or directions. If you need a ride and pick up your horse let us know.
Meeting for the new Back Country Horseman Southern Highlands will be held in Fanklin this month at the Clarks Chapel Fire Station in the community meeting room. The meeting will start at 6:30 pm and last a couple of hours, so bring your own drinks and snacks, and note pad to take notes on important events to come. Also you can pay your dues at this meeting as well