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May
11
Sat
McMinnville Oregon Elijah Bristow day ride @ Elijah Bristow, Elijah Bristow State Park
May 11 @ 12:02 am – 1:02 am

Come, join us for a day ride in Dexter, Oregon at Elijah

Troup, TX Run Free With Jesus Play Day Series @ Trails End Cowboy Church of Harrison County
May 11 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Barrels, Poles and Speed Race

Play Day is FREE….Exhibitions $3 each/ 2 for $5

1st Place Buckles for Series

2nd & 3rd Place awards for series

Gifts for everyone at the end of the series!

Call before you haul….(903) 424-1927

www.trailsendharrisoncounty.com

Wylie, TX Spring Playday Series @ 1219 Cattle Company
May 11 @ 9:00 am

1219 CATTLE COMPANY & 40 SOMETHING COWGIRLS, WYLIE PRESENTS 2024 SPRING PLAYDAY SERIES

Books open at 9AM Events begin at 10AM

Age groups: 6 & under, 7-12, 13-18, 19-39, 40 & over

Events: Poles, Straights Barrels, Cloverleaf Barrels, 2 Mystery Events

Playday series dates: March 2 & 16, April 6 & 27, May 11 & 25, June 15 & 29

High point buckles for each age group! **MUST ATTEND 6 OUT OF 8 TO QUALIFY.**

Cost: $10 an event or 5 for $40 cash or zelle

Come join us if you can!  We always have a wonderful time!

Plan to join us for lunch after the playday Keep an eye out on the calendar for the location.

Cottage Grove, Oregon Trail Blazer Pace @ Elijah Bristow
May 11 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Oregon Equestrian Trail is putting a prize ride. First ride is at 10a.m last ride out is 1pm, silent auction is at 3pm, bring a lunch food not supplied. Gonna be a lot of fun hope that ya’ll can attend. Competition in best matching pairs, best dressed. Obstacle courses challenge.

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.

 

Gainesville, TX Attending Annual Era Masonic Trail Ride @ G-C Ranch
May 11 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Come join us, Saturday, May 4, 2024 on our Trail Ride. This beautiful ride is in the area of the historic
“Chisholm Trail” on the G-C Ranch. The ride starts at 10:00 A.M. sharp. Lunch is provided, drinks
will be furnished. Porta Privies will be available.

It is recommended the horses be shod for this ride.
Negative Coggins required-no exceptions. Cost is $30 for adults, $10 for students, and kids under 12 are free.

May
15
Wed
Mountain View Chapter – Annual Obstacle Course @ Cedar Mountain Road, south of Mountain View, WY
May 15 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

The Mountain View Chapter of the 40 Something Cowgirls

is proud to host the 5th Annual

Bridger Valley Obstacle Course Challenge

County Road 254, mile post 108, Cedar Mountain Road

41.23756˚N, 110.20810˚W

This will be a day filled with fun obstacles, horsemanship and friendships, old and new.  Buckles and other prizes awarded.

Signups start at 9am.  The event begins at 10am.  $50.00 entry fee.  Divisions via age and experience.

May
16
Thu
Spanaway, WA: Attending 2024 Cross State Ride @ Palouse to Cascades
May 16 – Jun 1 all-day

Please visit https://www.johnwaynetrailride.com/rideinformation to learn more about the 2024 Cross State Ride.

40SC Bev Court will have the roster.

Franklin, NC – Willis Knob @ Earls Ford , Willis Knob
May 16 @ 10:30 am – 6:00 pm

Meet on the entrance road, at the old field parking area just before horse camp, past the day parking area. we’ll ride the entire  big loop out to the river and follow the river down to Earl’s

Ford river crossing area then return up to FR to parking area.  Bring tons of snacks, lunch, and water. Shoes recommended on Ga side, trails are easy to moderate difficulty.

Call me or Lynda for Info

May
17
Fri
Franklin, NC – Secret waterfall Trail ride @ Cannon Rd, Chattahoochee National Forest
May 17 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Franklin cowgirls meet at Ingles in Clayton at 9am,   and Georgia & SC Cowgirls meet at 10:30  at forest 92E – come in on Cannon Road off Hwy 80  turn right on first forest road on right  go down turn around on loop and line up heading outward for pairking,

Secret Waterfall trail is outside the borders of the Chattahoochee – Oconee National Forest on private land which they allow hiking and horse back riding out to enjoy the beautiful beach and waterfall. We have to pack in our lunch and drinks, and pack them back out. We wil have lunch and a picnic, play in the water and swim with our horses, so bring a sheet to put down to place your tack on it to avoid getting covered in sand. Bring shorts and bathing suits and water shoes.  Dogs are allowed on these trails.  Also bring horse snacks and doggie snacks.

 

May
18
Sat
Selah WA Community Days Parade @ Selah Community Days Parade
May 18 @ 7:00 am – 12:00 pm

Check in starts at 7AM

the best way to get to the parking lot is from the South Side of Selah Head North on 1st Street Turn Right at the 1st Light and the parking lot is on the Right someone will be there to direct you to the correct lot,

or Call me 509-910-7427 and I can help guide you to us,

Poolville, TX Attending CHAPS Weekend Challenge @ Rocking RJ Ranch
May 18 @ 7:30 am – May 19 @ 2:00 pm

This is a trail challenge that will take approximately 2 1/2 hours with 10 to 15 mostly natural obstacles. Entry fee for judging and prizes is $50 each day, $30 to just do the ride. For further info and sign up information see Rockin’ RJ Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/V5Yagf6B6bCDKvko/?mibextid=oFDknk

Abilene, TX Gymkhana @ Nitro Sport horses
May 18 @ 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
Agua Dulce, CA – Trail Ride Portal Ridge (rescheduled for May due to rain)
May 18 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Beautiful trail ride on land owned by a wilderness conservation….  lunch afterwards, flyer sent with driving/parking instructions to all current cowgirls.

Columbia Basin, WA – 3rd Saturday Trail Ride @ WE Johnson Park
May 18 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Every 3rd Saturday Meet up at WE Johnson Park for a nice Ride.

 

Foot in Stirup at 10 am

Columbia Basin, WA – Trail Ride @ WE Johnson Park
May 18 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Please join us for a monthly ride.  This ride will happen every 3rd Saturday of every month.  We are in no hurry and on no schedule no agenda.

Forsyth GA Trail Ride at Ocmulgee Bluffs 1099 on May 18th (Sat) at 10:00 @ 1099 at Ocmulgee Bluffs
May 18 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

We will be riding at 1099 (Part of Ocmulgee Bluffs) on Saturday, May 18th at 10:00.  Directions to 1099 are as follows:

From Monticello, Ga take Hwy 83 south/west towards Forsyth.  Travel approximately 12 1/2 miles.  At mile marker #2, slow down.  Note:  mile markers are on the left side of the road.  At the top of the hill, just before mile marker #1, take the gravel road (Forest Service Rd 1099) 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.  Primitive Camping is on the left and right sides 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 you’ve crossed the River, The 1099 Rd is the first road on the left at the crest of the hill right before a curve.  Will see a 911 Emergency Sign on Right, then rd will be immediately to your left.  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.  Primitive Camping is on the left and right sides 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.  Will see a 911 Emergency Sign on your right and road to immediately on your left.  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.  Primitive Camping is on the left and right sides of the road as well.

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

Graham TX Trail Ride @ Linda Sears' place
May 18 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Please join us for a trail ride at Linda Sears’ place.  Potluck lunch to follow.  All are invited.

More details to follow

Ball Ground Ga Trail ride: Chickamauga National Battlefield @ Chickamauga National Battlefield
May 18 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Contact host for more info.

Benbrook, TX -Saturday Ride Location Change @ Trinity River Trail FTW Stockyards
May 18 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

We ride out at 11:00 weather permitting.  Lunch after at Cooper BBQ.  This is a very easy trail.

Graham TX Cowboy Church of Young County Playday @ Cowboy Church of Young County Arena
May 18 @ 2:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Register online at https://www.cowboychurchccyc.com/ or in person from 2:30-3:30.
Concessions are available.
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!
Leadline-Seniors welcome!
$5 per event or $25 for all 6
Classic playday events plus 1 surprise event!
May
19
Sun
Benbrook, TX -Trail Ride NEW DATE @ High Hope Ranch
May 19 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Come ride this beautiful Ranch in Glen Rose and explore the amazing Twin Falls Trail.  It is magical.

STEPHENVILLE TX – Trail ride @ Wyatt 3 Rivers Ranch - Glen Rose TX
May 19 @ 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Trail Ride after church on Sunday the 19th.  Meeting around noon.  Bring lunch / drink.  $20 (honor system).  Neg Coggins required.

Wylie, TX – Cross Country Cowboy Church Play day Buckle series @ Cross Country Cowboy Church
May 19 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

CROSS COUNTRY COWBOY CHURCH PRESENTS 2024 PLAY DAY BUCKLE SERIES!

**FREE ENTRY FOR THE EVENTS**

Concessions provided

**Call before you haul (903-243-1239) OR (903-348-1924)

**NEGATIE COGGINS REQUIRED**

$10 Exhibitions

  • Cloverleaf barrels
  • Poles
  • Hitch & Go

Age groups:

  • lead line (7&Under)
  • PeeWee (7&Under)
  • Junior (8-12)
  • Intermediate (13-17)
  • Adult (18-39)
  • Senior (40&Over)

**MUST participate in 7 of 10 dates in ALL events to be eligible for Buckles & prizes**

Series dates:

  • March 17th
  • April 7th
  • April 21st
  • May 5th
  • May 19th
  • June 2nd (alt)
  • September 8th
  • September 22nd
  • October 6th
  • October 20th
  • November 3rd
  • November 10th (alt)

 

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
Benbrook, TX Wednesday Ride @ Mineral Wells State Park
May 22 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Come and join us for our Wednesday ride at Mineral Wells State Park just EAST of downtown Mineral Wells.  Not Weatherford, 180 & 71.  We ride out at 10:00.  Cost is $7.00 per person. Must have coggins. They will check! Hope to see you there.

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.

May
24
Fri
Agua Dulce, CA – Bogart Park Camping @ Riverside
May 24 – May 27 all-day

Camping at a new location for our cowgirls!  All stalls are currently full as is the “group” sites.  If you’d like to join in and be on the waiting list for a stall should someone cancel, please contact Cindy

Cottage Grove oregon Camping trip @ Mildred Kanipe
May 24 @ 2:00 pm – May 27 @ 1:00 pm

Camping trip with amazing trails to venture on, beginner to advance trails. Beautiful trails to go on. Will be having a potluck on saturday!

Wylie, TX – participating in RHCC Play day series @ HB Patton Arena
May 24 @ 5:00 pm – 10:30 pm

2024 Ridin’ High Cowboy Church Playday Series! *CASH ONLY* Full concession stand. Sign up starts at 5pm. Exhibitions are $5 & Events are $10

Remaining playday series dates:

  • June 7th
  • June 28th

For more information: Josie Whipple (817-559-4770)

Exhibitions :

  • Poles 5-5:30p
  • Barrels 5:30-6p

Playday starts at 6p with all lead line events. 

After lead line we will have:

  • POLES
  • MYSTERY EVENT
  • STRAIGHT BARRELS
  • BARRELS

Groups (age as of Feb 16th, 2024):

  • 6 & Under Lead Line
  • Novice (any age)
  • 8 & Under
  • 9-12
  • 13-17
  • 18-39
  • 40+

**RHCC rule book enforced/ NEGATIVE COGGINS REQUIRED/ 1 High point saddle overall will be given at the end of the series/ MUST PARTICIPATE IN ALL 4 EVENTS AT 6 OR MORE OF THE 8 PLAYDAYS TO QUALIFY FOR ANY AWARDS/ Awards will be held in September**

May
25
Sat
Midlothian, TX: ATT Trail Ride @ ECO Trailhead
May 25 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm

Parking at City Training Building.

Farmersville TX @ Wylie 40 Something Spring Playday Series @ 1219 Cattle Company
May 25 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

1219 CATTLE COMPANY & 40 SOMETHING COWGIRLS, WYLIE providing their 2024 SPRING PLAYDAY SERIES

Books open at 9AM, Events begin at 10AM.  Age groups are 6 & Under, 7-12, 13-18, 19-39, 40 & Over.  Classes include Poles, Straighaway Barrels, Cloverleaf Barrels, plus 2 Mystery Classes.

Playday Series dates include March 2 & 16, April 6 & 27, May 11 & 25, and June 15 & 29.  High point Buckles will be given for each age group!  **MUST ATTEND 6 OUT OF 8 PLAYDAYS IN THE SERIES TO QUALIFY FOR END OF SERIES AWARDS.**

Cost is $10 per Class or $40 for 5 Classes.  Payment due in Cash or Zelle.

Benbrook, TX Saturday Ride @ Wyatt Ranch
May 25 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Have your Coggins.  This trail is a little rocky and we get to cross the river.  Very pretty.  Come join us.  We ride out at 10:00. $20 per rider

Forsyth GA Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center Saturday Trail Ride, May 25th at 10:00 @ Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center
May 25 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Come join us on May 25th at 10:00 over at Charlie Elliott for a beautiful ride on the 5.6 multi-use trail as we meander thru the beautiful woods, and remember those who gave it all so we could be free….Hope everyone has a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!

Franklin, NC – Whetstone Trail Ride
May 25 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Meet at day parking area and ride out to Adeline or Earl’s Ford and then weave through the trails on South Carolina Side and return to parking area in the afternoon. Bring food, snacks, and plenty of water to drink. Trail dogs allowed on the trails

May
26
Sun
Troup, TX: Cross Brand Playday Saddle Series
May 26 @ 10:00 am

Events vary at each play day! Entry fee $20.00 for all events of $10 for one event. Saddles awarded to each age group (excluding lead line.) Must compete in 3 or 4 play days to eligible for prizes.

Kings Mountain, NC Day Ride @ Woods Ferry Recreational Area
May 26 @ 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

Woods Ferry Recreational Area    Day Ride 

Meet at 9:30, ride out by 10:00. 

TrailHead is easiest found by putting Buck’s Grave Road, Chester, SC in your GPS. You will take Woods Ferry Road to get to Buck’s Grave Rd. This will take you to the gravel road that goes to the trailhead. No restroom nor water at trailhead. 

Located in western Chester County, lies within a beautiful wooded floodplain surrounded by upland pine woods and maturing hardwood forests. Some hills and a few rocky/rooty areas. Boots or shoes recommended.

Mountain View Chapter – Bear River Riders Summer Gymkhana Series @ Uinta County Fair Grounds
May 26 @ 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

There is an annual membership fee.  $10 entry fee, per event.

Classes by age: Novice: Lead-Line, Novice: Walk-Trot (All Ages), Junior (11-13), Youth (14-17), Adult (18-39), Classics (40+).

To qualify for yearend awards, you need to be a member and must compete in a minimum of four (4) monthly events.

2024 Gymkhana schedule:

May 26th: Barrels, Poles & Slant

June 22nd: Barrels, Poles & Turn N’ Burn

July 7th: Barrels, Poles & Hourglass

August 10th: Barrels, Poles & Crazy 8

August 24th: Barrels, Poles & Scramble

September 14th: Barrels, Poles & Mountain Cow Horse

Franklin, NC – Tsali Trail Ride – Right & Left Loops @ Tsali Recreational Area
May 26 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Tsali Recreational Arena – Trail Ride Right and Left Loops. Remember you have to pay for daily parking online or in an envelope at the Kiosk. Bring plenty of snacks and water for a full day of fun and riding. Meet at large parking area at boat ramp. You can bring trail dogs to Tsali

Gainesville, TX Hickory Creek Trail Ride @ Hickory Creek WMA (4 Corners)
May 26 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Hickory Creek is a fun, beautifully rugged ride with lots of hills and scenery. You will need a conservation pass if you don’t already have an Ok hunting or fishing license. You can purchase one through an OK Outdoors app on your phone and just show the game warden that if you get stopped.

Estacada, OR – Milo McIver State Park Trail Ride @ Milo McIver State Park
May 26 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

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!!

 

Wylie, TX Attending Top Rail Playday series @ Top Rail Cowboy Church
May 26 @ 2:00 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 daily awards.

NEGATIVE COGGINS REQUIRED

 

 

May
27
Mon
Farmersville TX @ Cooper Lake Trail Ride @ Cooper Lake
May 27 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Join us for a Memorial Day Getaway for the whole family and our Cowgirls Friends!!!  Cowgirls will be trail riding with ride out by 9:30; Men will be cooking!?  You are welcome to bring your preferred food and throw it on our grill, or prepare your own.  Remember, this is remote, so there will be no running to Chicken Express at the last minute.  Be prepared for your family.  We will have a “pot luck” sign-up for sides and desserts.  Bring your Kiddos, bring your Grands, bring your Friends!  Bring your horses, bring your chairs, or hammock.  Relax and enjoy a fun day together!!

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 😊

 

Benbrook TX- Memorial Day Parade @ Hubbard HS
May 27 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Come join us for a true small town parade! We will be in modified parade attire-

white button down

straw hats

red bandannas

black saddle blanket

Decorate your horse in red white and blue! Parade starts at 11.

Midlothian, TX: Trinity River Ride @ Trinity River Trail Head (FT. Worth Stockyards)
May 27 @ 10:00 am
Estacada, OR – Willamette Mission State Park Trail Ride @ Willamette Mission State Park
May 27 @ 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm

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!!

May
28
Tue
McMinnville Oregon Sheep Springs @ Sheep Springs
May 28 @ 8:00 am – May 30 @ 9:00 am

Great trails had a fun time with fellow Cowgirl

May
29
Wed
McMinnville Oregon Jacqueline Miller horse camp @ Jacqueline Miller horse camp
May 29 @ 12:09 am – Jun 2 @ 1:09 am

Some great riding over in the Burns area no reservations

McMinnville Oregon camping at Graham corral @ Graham corral
May 29 @ 12:12 am – 1:12 am

First come first serve