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Details TBA
Contact [email protected] for roster information.
Come join us for the 1st Annual Obstacle course contest with Booths, tack swap, concessions, prizes, raffle and more. Registration starts at 8 AM Contest begins at 9 and goes till 5. Should be a LOT of fun.
We’re honoring the life of a great Cowgirl. We’ll be having her favorite trail ride lunch after, bologna sandwiches. I think someone is smoking a bologna. So bring a potluck dish to share.
We have moved our Tuesday night rides to Saturday. Time is subjected change with the weather.
We ride out promptly at 10am! Trailer parking behind the Benbrook Stables. turn on Stevens Road to access (right off 377-Dutch Branch Park entrance) then left on Lake Shore.
Lunch after at 3 Parrots. Dutch treat.
Latta Plantation Day Ride
6345 Sample Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
No fee to ride cost; park at the old equestrian center, there are signs, they close after rains.
No water or restrooms at trailer parking.
Shady trail side is mostly flat terrain and barefoot friendly. Prairie trail has bluestone rocks and mid sized round rocks, so boots or shoes recommended.
Location TBA – wear eclipse glasses!
Rained out. Sorry ! Cartwright park is near downtown Weatherford. It is part of Rails to Trails. It is NOT in Mineral Wells. When you turn on to Cartwright Pk Rd. Look to your left and turn into where you see a guard shack.
paved parking.
Time to start riding, cowgirls! We have a team for the 2024 Virtual Tevis Cup ! To get on the roster, we need your name, current 40SC member number and the bib number assigned to you through the sign up link below, in addition to the total mileage ridden. If you do not have a horse, you can also participate by walking/ running the 100 miles.
You can screen shot the app with your mileage, in addition to the sign up response with your bib number. There will be one roster for this event!
if you would like some support for your efforts, you are welcome to join the Benbrook Team! Team name “Fabulous Disasters” and the password is “Benbrook1”
https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=93635&mibextid=Zxz2cZ
Come enjoy a fun trail ride with us.
Hope all can join us at Mingo Trails for a great “Spring” weekend! No reservations, but first come – first serve!
Large meadow for parking big rigs. Trails are mixed high desert, two-track and cow trails with a few sections of volcanic rock. Gentle roling elevation changes. AERC organized endurance ride (fees are dependent on distance: 25, 55, 75) with a 10 mile introductory trail ride.
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!
Come out and join us at San Angelo State Park before the heat gets here… Trails for all level of riders. Bring your favorite dish for Saturday night pot luck dinner… All are welcome..
Robbinsville Community Coggins clinic for Graham and surrounding counties. Dr. Jessica Scruggs, DVM will provide services. cowgirls will assistance horse owners and Dr. Jessica. We provide all advertising, forms, chairs, canopies, and tables, and will assist with paperwork and handling of horses. Bring your big trailers for comfort and bathroom facilities. This is another community volunteer project so I hope all you cowgirls can come. Please wear your Cowgirls shirts or pink shirts to represent out 40SC chapter
This clinic will be in a large parking lot at Midway Tire and Automotive 185 Sweetwater Rd, Robbinsville, NC
We will meet at Hot Spot in Franklin or New Ingles and convoy over the mountains.
Please contact me or Lynda for details
Come ride with us through the cedars at Wyatt Ranch in Glen Rose. This is a fairly easy trail with creek crossing and some ups and downs.
Meet at Hurricane Creek campground – we will ride up to Albert Mountain.Bring lunch, snack and drinks, don’t forget bring collapsible bowl & water for dogs & horses. Trail dogs allowed, easy to moderate trail because of altitude changes. Footing firm packed old forest road
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.
We love to ride and this weather is great for a Sunday afternoon ride! The park entry fee is $7. Meet at the Cross Timbers trail head, ride out at 2. The trail is 7ish miles, so typically a 2 hour ride.
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
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.
Mineral Wells State park is a very easy ride. Come and join us!
Just in time for your show season! Please join for an educational seminar on Safety and Preparation for Horse Shows.
Chris Wickliffe, DVM, will explain the importance of being prepared and safe during your horse shows, and how to ensure a good experience for both rider and horse.
Look forward to learning:
- Things you can do to ensure your horse will be protected against diseases
- Precautions you can take to avoid injury to your horse with travel and exercise
- A mental check list of all things you should be checking and preparing before travel
- Much more!
This seminar is not limited to those in more competitive show rings! It offers valuable information to anyone who takes trip with their horses (trail riding, camping, OHSET, 4H)
** They are offering FREE admission to members of OHSET and 4H! **
Dinner will be provided, courtesy of Boehringer Ingelheim
Can’t wait to see you there!
Auditing cost is $20 per day or $50 for all 3 days. Bring your own chair, food, drink, notepad, and pen.
Riding spots are full.
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
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!
This ride is sponsored by ETI Corral 138, contact Kimberly Dwight for more info. Parking is tight, horsepool if possible
Every 3rd Saturday Meet up at WE Johnson Park for a nice Ride.
Foot in Stirup at 10 am
This is a ticketed event
Ride #1 4/20 Ride——-> SOLD OUT
Ride#2 4/27 Ride—–
******Horse guest list>—-each horse must have paid the $20 fee to enter the gate******
Bring as many riders as you please at no fee.
Light refreshments will be provided.
All event fees goes to the Special Permit Use and to help Support 40 Somethings Cowgirls Neptune, NJ Chapter for future events and special donations!
$10 prepaid via venmo/zelle/paypal will hold your horses numbered spot/ non refundable
Whether pending—-we will be watching the weather closely…if its a blow rainy stormy weather event will be cancelled
3-4 days prior to date of event one of our cowgirls will call you to collect the remaining $10 prior to the date of event then your good to go on the guest list…Spaces are limited to 20 horses /day so we do offer a cancellation list and waiting list for our next rides to be offered to those on a first come serve basis. Many really want the chance to ride the shoreline horseback and or just enjoy seeing them even interacting with them.
Whether a equestrian or not, a member or not take the ride out to join us on this very special event making many dreams come true to ride the Jersey Shore ! Open to photographers!
The dogwoods are blooming at Caddo Grasslands!! #1, its a lovely time to ride at Caddo AND did I mention the dogwoods? #2, If you wait too long to go ride out there, when it gets hot, the horse flies get vicious. So come enjoy the Grasslands now while its beautiful.
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!
Location change to Bob Jones Pk Southlake We ride out at 11:00 weather and trail conditions permitting.
This one day clinic will be headed up by Martha Peddicord at JandA Stables in Donalds SC. She will go over how different bits work in horses mouth, choosing the best bit for you and your horse, how to balance your saddle to improve your comfort and safety. Guarantee your spot by paying in advance-call Eileen Hofstatter 864-378-1597 $45.00. No horses. Bring lunch and a chair.
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.
Ride is sponsored by ETI Corral 138, contact Kimberly Dwight for more info
Limited to members only at this time. April Lizzy will photograph your horse with a $50 non-refundable deposit to secure your session.
Contact Joelle for a time slot and to pay.
This is a ticketed event
Ride #1 4/20 Ride——-> SOLD OUT
Ride#2 4/27 Ride—–
******Horse guest list>—-each horse must have paid the $20 fee to enter the gate******
Bring as many riders as you please at no fee.
Light refreshments will be provided.
All event fees goes to the Special Permit Use and to help Support 40 Somethings Cowgirls Neptune, NJ Chapter for future events and special donations!
$10 prepaid via venmo/zelle/paypal will hold your horses numbered spot/ non refundable
Whether pending—-we will be watching the weather closely…if its a blow rainy stormy weather event will be cancelled
3-4 days prior to date of event one of our cowgirls will call you to collect the remaining $10 prior to the date of event then your good to go on the guest list…Spaces are limited to 20 horses /day so we do offer a cancellation list and waiting list for our next rides to be offered to those on a first come serve basis. Many really want the chance to ride the shoreline horseback and or just enjoy seeing them even interacting with them.
Whether a equestrian or not, a member or not take the ride out to join us on this very special event making many dreams come true to ride the Jersey Shore ! Open to photographers!
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
Hosted by ETI Corral 86, contact Janette Beas for more information
LOCATION CHANGE!
Moving to Cartwright Park! Come and join us as we ride this beautiful 1600 are ranch in Cleburne. We ride out at 11:00 weather and trail conditions permitting.
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!
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!
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.
Meet us for our Wednesday ride through the woods on beautiful Benbrook lake. We ride out at 11:00.
More details to be provided by Olympic Chapter BCHW and post will be updated. Please check back here!
Camping is free on DNR land, but may need Discover Pass.
Here’s info on directions to, camping, and riding at BBQ Flats: https://hollyblogsheradventures.blogspot.com/2023/07/bruce-tropple-indian-camp-and-bbq-flats.html?fbclid=IwAR1wMdxxaU0jRvzaj5DFsEJe6GRtRzTx8xcNgcTYVMRG0hIjAM7xf7DVRco
Early , Texas POSTPONE due to rain ROP -Oak Academy
Helping young folks through positive introduction into horsemanship
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!
PLEASE NOTE LOCATION CHANGE! We have to move the ride this month only (we hope). Dutch Branch has had too much rain to park the trailers.
We ride out promptly at 10am!
Lunch after at 3 Parrots. Dutch treat.