Calendar

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Apr
13
Sat
Farmersville TX @ 2nd Annual Steaks On Main @ Fannin County Courthouse
Apr 13 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Another fantastic time together to watch a Rib-eye Cook-Off and enjoy a steak dinner!  “Be there, or be square!!”  Go to this link for Tickets:  Tickets – Steaks On Main

Apr
15
Mon
McMinnville OR Valentine’s Day, right @ Debbi Dreinser
Apr 15 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

We will be having a delayed Valentine’s Day ride at Debbie Diesner.
Bring your favorite snacks and enjoy after the ride
Wear something red and be surprised

Apr
16
Tue
McMinnville OR Cyrus horse camp @ Cyrus horse camp
Apr 16 @ 11:55 pm – Apr 20 @ 12:55 am

no reservations needed first come first serve
Great riding at Cyrus horse camp. No reservations are needed.
Come enjoy some awesome Cowgirls.

Apr
18
Thu
Farmersville TX @ Monthly Roundup Meeting @ Soulman's BBQ
Apr 18 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Make plans now on your busy calendar to join our Monthly Roundup Meet & Greet!!   Join us for another evening of planning and camaraderie. You know it will be a great time with Great Friends… we will have lots of laughs, regardless.  Bring your new ideas and questions.  Invite a Horse Friend!!

Apr
20
Sat
Farmersville TX – Arena Fun Day @ Ridin High Cowboy Church Arena @ Ridin High Cowboy Church Arena
Apr 20 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Come on out and share the covered arena for a morning of peaceful, comfortable, riding and training!!  We will be here to help and assist, or just travel the trails in the dirt!!  If you need assistance, do not hesitate to ask.  Casual fun day… bring your preferred drinks and snacks for fellowship after riding!!  Please do not forget to sign Arena Waiver and drop your $20 for Honor System payments!

Apr
23
Tue
Big Spring Monthly Roundup @ EJs Cotton Pickin' Dive
Apr 23 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Come out and join us for good food and great company as we talk about past events and plan future adventures..  All are welcome

Apr
25
Thu
Farmersville TX Retreat @ Lazy TK Ranch @ Lazy TK Ranch
Apr 25 – Apr 29 all-day

This will be our largest Retreat since formation!  Our fledgling Chapter has taken off and grown rapidly in the last year.  We are looking forward to celebrating that accomplishment and getting to know each other better in the best environment we have to offer.  Watch for our report and pictures!!

McMinnville OR Sisters Shopping
Apr 25 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am

This is our yearly shopping trip to Sisters

We will be meeting at Cindy Martin’s to car pool at 8:00 SHARP

 

 

Farmersville TX @ Shopping Convoy Road Trip @ Fox Fuel
Apr 25 @ 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

Farmersville Cowgirls have finalized their meet-up destination for fueling up, getting breakfast and snacks, and beginning our convoy road trip.  We will be stopping to shop at Teskey’s in Weatherford for a couple hours, and then driving on to our destination at the Lazy TK Ranch in Breckenridge.  Please pray for our safe and UN-eventful travels!!

Farmersville TX @ Shopping Convoy Road Trip @ Fox Fuel
Apr 25 @ 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

Farmersville Cowgirls have finalized their meet-up destination for fueling up, getting breakfast and snacks, and beginning our convoy road trip.  We will be stopping to shop at Teskey’s in Weatherford for a couple hours, and then driving on to our destination at the Lazy TK Ranch in Breckenridge.  Please pray for our safe and UN-eventful travels!!

Apr
27
Sat
Farmersville TX @ Wylie 40 Something Spring Playday Series @ 1219 Cattle Company
Apr 27 @ 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.

May
3
Fri
Farmersville TX @ Romals and Reins Ranch Showdown @ NRS Event Center
May 3 @ 7:00 am – May 5 @ 6:00 pm

Farmersville Chapter will be attending the Ultimate Ranch Show offering:  AQHA Versatility. APHA Ranch Classes, and ApHC Ranch Classes!  Please join us to cheer on our individual Members as well as to audit and learn more about all classes.  RV hookups are available.  Contact them at 940-627-3949.

May
4
Sat
McMinnville OR Attending Oregon Horse Center Tack Sale @ Oregon Horse Center
May 4 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

One day, only spring tax sale at the Prairie  complexe

May
7
Tue
McMinnville, Oregon, Mildred Kanipe @ Mildred Knaipe
May 7 @ 11:59 pm – May 10 @ 12:59 am

Reservations are needed
Come join us for some great trails

May
10
Fri
Farmersville TX @ OK Amateur Quarter Horse Assoc VRH Show @ Fred Williams Arena
May 10 @ 4:00 pm – May 12 @ 11:30 am

Come join us May 10th and 11th at Connors State College’s Fred Williams Arena in Warner, OK, for their First Annual OAQHA VRH Show!!!  They will have all VRH Classes along with Special Event Ranch Riding and Ranch Trail.  A few of our Members will be competing and others will be cheering them on!  Make your reservations now.  Showbill can be found at this Link… https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=801396158698677&set=pcb.801396792031947

Farmersville TX @ Hunt County Horseman’s Association Show @ Hopkins County Civic Center
May 10 @ 5:00 pm – May 11 @ 9:00 pm

A few Cowgirls just might be found here getting in some good Ranch Riding, Trail and Rail work!!  Come out and join us!  There are lots of entry level and advanced level Classes.  You must compete in at least 5 of the 8 Shows to earn point placings for the Year-End Awards!

Showbill link… https://huntcountyhorse.com/forms/showbill.pdf

 

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

May
16
Thu
Farmersville TX @ Monthly Roundup Meeting @ Charlie's Old Fashioned Kitchen
May 16 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Make plans now on your busy calendar to join our Monthly Roundup Meet & Greet!!   Join us for another evening of planning and camaraderie. You know it will be a great time with Great Friends… we will have lots of laughs, regardless.  Bring your new ideas and questions.  Invite a Horse Friend!!

May
18
Sat
Farmersville TX – Arena Fun Day @ Ridin High Cowboy Church Arena @ Ridin High Cowboy Church Arena
May 18 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Come on out and share the covered arena for a morning of peaceful, comfortable, riding and training!!  We will be here to help and assist, or just travel the trails in the dirt!!  If you need assistance, do not hesitate to ask.  Casual fun day… bring your preferred drinks and snacks for fellowship after riding!!  Please do not forget to sign Arena Waiver and drop your $20 for Honor System payments!

Farmersville TX @ Wells Performance Ranch Trail Clinic @ Whispering Oaks Farm & Ranch
May 18 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

This is a focused Clinic for Ranch Trail obstacles goal and execution!  Nathan Wells will work you through some ground time and saddle time.  Requirements for this Clinic participation is the ability to walk, trot, and lope your horse.  His training will be provide a breakdown of each obstacle and the best approach to the completed pattern.  This will help the confidence of beginners as well as experienced rider!!  Limited space for six (6) riders.  Audit is $20 per person.  Sign up promptly by calling Nathan Wells 903-440-3630, or at https://www.facebook.com/wellsperformancehorsemanhip

Farmersville TX @ Round Em Up Cowboy Church Obstacle Course @ Round'Em Up Cowboy Church
May 18 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Come out and participate or support!!!  Multiple age brackets with 80% Payout for the Open!  Sign-up begins at 4:00pm with course competition beginning at 5:00pm.  Contact Linda Deas at #903-335-9141 for more information.

May
19
Sun
Farmersville TX @ East Texas Liberty Clinic @ Sherri Gerstenkorn Ranch
May 19 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Farmersville will be attending The 2nd Event in a Progressive Series of Liberty Training presented by East Texas Liberty and hosted by Sherri Gerstenkorn.  Each Clinic session is $150.  Audit is allowed at $50 per person and will give you a birds-eye perspective of the process!  If this is a success and more interest is created, Sherri may offer this Series on a Monthly basis in conjunction with East Texas Liberty.  Please feel free to contact Sherri!

McMinnville OR Chrystal Riley @ Pheasant Hill
May 19 @ 10:00 am – Jul 19 @ 6:00 pm

This is a day ride bring your own lunch and drink
Boots and the Stirrup at 10 o’clock

May
20
Mon
McMinnville OR Valentine’s Day, right @ Debbi Dreinser
May 20 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

We will be having a delayed Valentine’s Day ride at Debbie Diesner.
Bring your favorite snacks and enjoy after the ride
Wear something red and be surprised

May
21
Tue
Big Spring TX Monthly Round Up @ Rooster's Backyard
May 21 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Come out and join us for our monthly meeting..  We will talk about past events and plan future adventures… All are welcome

May
24
Fri
Farmersville TX @ 6RS Ranch Trail Ride @ 6RS Ranch
May 24 – May 26 all-day

Again, Linda Deas will be leading our Posse through her familiar trails and offering a great weekend!  Make your reservations NOW… there are only 12 spots with electric hook-up!  Call this number at 6RS for info 903-388-0439.

May
25
Sat
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.

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!!

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

Big Spring TX Attending Round Robin Sorting @ Sorting Reins-N-Hands
May 28 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Come on out and join us for some sortin’ fun. Starts at 10am.  If you don’t want to sort, bring a chair and watch, always fun…100$ limit 10.

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

May
31
Fri
Farmersville TX @ Ebenezer State Park Trail Ride @ Ebenezer State Park
May 31 – Jun 2 all-day

We have another Trail Ride Weekend organized by Trail Boss, Linda Deas.  According to Linda, this is a very beautiful park to ride in and enjoy!!!  You can come for the week or just to Day Ride!  She will ride out at 10:30 am each day.  Bring your lunch or food as needed.  This Park has hookups that must be reserved at www.Reservations.gov.  Please contact Linda with any questions!!

Ebenezer is another Federal Park Property.  You can purchase a Lifetime Senior Membership Discount Card at www.Reservations.gov, or several other Memberships to pick from!

Big Spring TX Ride at Pole Canyon @ Pole Canyon Ranch
May 31 @ 12:00 pm – Jun 2 @ 1:00 pm

Come join us for a great place to ride.  The canyon offers trails for all levels.  You will need to call and make your reservations…. There are hook ups, pens, nice public bath house, dump station, and places for primitive camping…

Jun
1
Sat
McMinnville OR Attending Teens & Oregon BINGO @ VFW HALL
Jun 1 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Annual bingo night
Teams in Oregon mustangs

Doors open at 5:30 PM games starts at 6:30 PM

fun for the whole family plus silent auctions, live auctions raffle items and a 50-50 raffle

 

Jun
4
Tue
Big Spring TX Summer School Kick-off @ Moss Elementary School Campus
Jun 4 @ 10:45 am – 12:45 pm

Come out and join us with the “Western” theme to kick off the start of summer school for the local kids.  We will have our kissing booth along with a couple horses.  Come out and help us get these kids excited.  All Cowgirls are welcome.

Jun
7
Fri
Farmersville TX @ Hunt County Horseman’s Association Show @ Hopkins County Civic Center
Jun 7 @ 5:00 pm – Jun 8 @ 9:00 pm

A few Cowgirls just might be found here getting in some good Ranch Riding, Trail and Rail work!!  Come out and join us!  There are lots of entry level and advanced level Classes.  You must compete in at least 5 of the 8 Shows to earn point placings for the Year-End Awards!

Showbill link… https://huntcountyhorse.com/forms/showbill.pdf

 

Jun
8
Sat
Big Spring TX De-Spook Clinic @ Jacksons Arena
Jun 8 @ 8:45 am – Jun 9 @ 5:00 pm

Come out and enjoy watching some amazing people from the Rustic Farm group put on a de-spook clinic.  All spaces for the actual clinic are taken, but it will be a fun time to watch.  All Cowgirls are welcomed and needed to be on the ground to help where needed. Cowgirl gear please. BYOB, a snack, and a lawn chair if wanted.

Jun
9
Sun
McMinnville OR ATTENDING LINCOLN COUNTY POSSE POKER RIDE
Jun 9 @ 9:00 pm – 10:00 pm

This is a great poker ride and the beautiful beaches of Newport Oregon
Tons of prizes come and enjoy

Jun
15
Sat
McMinnville OR ATTENDING MULE SKINNERS PRIZE RIDE @ Rebels Riverside
Jun 15 @ 8:30 am – 9:30 am

Trott on over to Riverside Ranch on Saturday, June 15 to join the Mule Skinners club on a 9 mile trail ride filled with scenic water crossings, thick forest, terrain, quick elevation changes as well as natural and man-made obstacles.
Make sure to giddy up back to the barn in time for raffle prize giveaways that begin at 3:30 PM. You won’t wanna miss out on this one

Farmersville TX – Arena Fun Day @ Ridin High Cowboy Church Arena @ Ridin High Cowboy Church Arena
Jun 15 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Come on out and share the covered arena for a morning of peaceful, comfortable, riding and training!!  We will be here to help and assist, or just travel the trails in the dirt!!  If you need assistance, do not hesitate to ask.  Casual fun day… bring your preferred drinks and snacks for fellowship after riding!!  Please do not forget to sign Arena Waiver and drop your $20 for Honor System payments!

Farmersville TX @ Wells Performance Ranch Classes Clinic @ Whispering Oaks Farm & Ranch
Jun 15 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

This is a focused Clinic for Ranch Rail, Ranch Pleasure, and Ranch Riding!  Nathan Wells will work you through some ground time and saddle time.  Requirements for this Clinic participation is the ability to walk, trot, and lope your horse.  His training will be provide a breakdown of each Class and the best approach to the completed the Class.  This will help the confidence of beginners as well as experienced rider!!  Limited space for six (6) riders.  Audit is $20 per person.  Sign up promptly by calling Nathan Wells 903-440-3630, or at https://www.facebook.com/wellsperformancehorsemanhip

Jun
17
Mon
McMinnville OR Valentine’s Day, right @ Debbi Dreinser
Jun 17 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

We will be having a delayed Valentine’s Day ride at Debbie Diesner.
Bring your favorite snacks and enjoy after the ride
Wear something red and be surprised

Jun
18
Tue
McMinnville Oregon Santiam horse camp @ Santiam horse camp
Jun 18 @ 12:16 am – Jun 22 @ 1:16 am

Reservations are needed
Great trails come join us for a potluck

Jun
20
Thu
Big Spring TX Attending 90th Cowboy Reunion and Rodeo @ Rodeo Bowl
Jun 20 @ 6:30 am – Jun 22 @ 7:30 am

Everyone needs to go join in on the 90th year celebration of the Cowboy Rodeo and Reunion.  Its always a great show of athletes, music, and people.  This year they will have Aaron Watson and Kevin Fowler playing after the rodeo.  You can check out their facebook page for all the details, too many to list here… If you go, just snap a photo of you there and send it to me.  All  are welcomed and encouraged to go..

Jun
22
Sat
Big Spring TX Attending 90th Rodeo Parade @ Meet Up
Jun 22 @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am

Let’s ride…. Time to celebrate  the 90th year Cowboy Rodeo and Reunion with a fun parade.  We will meet at the parking lot on East 11th place and Johnson st.  We will stage at 9am at the corner of 10th and Main.  Parade is to start at 10am.  Full parade gear, straw hats, pinks long sleeve button downs, polo wraps… Nice jeans please.  We will have a truck to decorate, and for anyone to ride in who would like to.  All Cowgirls welcome…

Jun
28
Fri
Farmersville,TX Riding High Cowboy Church Playday Series @ HB Patton Arena
Jun 28 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

June 28 @ 8PM -10:30PM

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

For mor information:  Josie Whipple 817-559-4770

Exhibitions:

  • Poles 5-530PM
  • Barrels 5:30-6PM

Playday starts at 6PM with all lead line events.

After lead line we will have:

  • POLES
  • MYSTERY EVENT
  • STRAIGHT BARRELS
  • BARRELS

Groups (age as of Feb 16, 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**

Jun
29
Sat
Farmersville TX @ Wylie 40 Something Spring Playday Series @ 1219 Cattle Company
Jun 29 @ 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.

Jul
7
Sun
Farmersville TX @ White Mountain Wilderness Tramping @ White Mountain Wilderness Campground
Jul 7 – Jul 14 all-day

We coined the phrase “Tramping” several years ago and it stuck… for a scheduled Trail and Camping Event!  Plans now to be made for your Trail Riding week(end) or just a Vacation week(end).  Linda is very familiar with the area and all the amenities.  Shopping, Horse Races, Dining & Wining, as well as primitive camping.  Bring your LQ, RV or Toy-Hauler!  Please reach out to Linda ASAP for all the details and ideas to schedule a get-away!!

Jul
11
Thu
Big Spring TX Riding at Gillespie Ranch @ Gillespie Ranch
Jul 11 @ 12:00 pm – Jul 15 @ 4:00 pm

Come join our chapter at the amazing Gillespie Ranch in New Mexico.  This is a true working cattle ranch sitting on 30,000 acres in the Lincoln Nation Forrest.  There are limited spots available, so make reservations as soon as possible.  Full hook ups with covered stalls.  Yes, it’s in July, but bring a sweater or hoodie, you are in some higher elevations… Trails for all levels of riders…. All Cowgirls are welcome…