Calendar

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Apr
16
Tue
Franklin, NC – MCHA meeting
Apr 16 @ 6:30 pm – 9:15 pm

Macon County Horse Association meeting.  The general meeting begins at 7 pm, all cowgirl members will meet at the Alumni building

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
Breckenridge Tx, Turkey Creek Rodeo Club Playdays @ Turkey Creek Rodeo Club
Apr 18 @ 4:00 pm

Turkey Creek Rodeo Club has Started their Open 4D barrel series. Exhibitons start at 4pm-6pm. Youth Barrels will begin at 6:30 entry fee is 35.00. Open Barrels will begin after youth runs entry fee is 45.00. 75% pay out on 1/2 splits this is a buckle series and you must attend 3 of the 5 to qualify for the buckle

Apr
20
Sat
Franklin NC – Round Up Meeting @ Cupboard Cafe
Apr 20 @ 8:00 am – 8:30 am

Meeting at the Alumni Building before we start coggins clinic over at Fairgrounds. Please bring your suggestions and ideas for rides, camping trips, summer horse swimming, and Christmas parties. I truly want to set up a Christmas gathering date at this meeting. And I want to discuss the amazing success our chapter has had and the positive impacts we are making in our community.

 

 

Franklin, NC – Macon County Horse Association Fun Show @ Macon County Fairgrounds
Apr 20 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

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.

Apr
25
Thu
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

 

 

BRECKENRIDGE, TX Trivia Night @ Canyon Road Barn and Grill
Apr 25 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Join us for dinner, drinks and trivia. Bring your random facts knowledge and a friend (spouses are always welcome)! Please let us know day of if you’re planning on joining  in on the fun so that we can reserve a table.

Breckenridge tx, Trivia night @ Canyon Road Bar and Grill
Apr 25 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
May
2
Thu
BRECKENRIDGE, TX – Turkey Creek Rodeo Club Open 4D Barrel Series @ Turkey Creek Rodeo Club Arena
May 2 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Please see link for information:

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May
3
Fri
BRECKENRIDGE, TX – Stephens County Frontier Days @ Breckenridge City Park
May 3 – May 4 all-day

There will be activities on both Friday and Saturday: Great entertainment, delicious food, a kids section for play, and more!

We are grateful to the city of Breckenridge for supporting this event. It is thanks to this support that we are able to bring the community together for a weekend of entertainment and celebration. Let’s make this year’s Frontier Days the best one yet! Stay tuned for what is to come!

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BRECKENRIDGE, TX – Stephens County Ranch Rodeo @ Stephens County Rodeo Association
May 3 – May 5 all-day

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Come out and watch some of the best cowboys compete at the Ranch Rodeo in Breckenridge! It’ll be a weekend full of fun! 🤠
You won’t want to miss out on Sunday either, these kids are handy! It’s always a great time and good watching!
💥 See y’all May 3rd – 5th! 💥
Concession stand will be available! 🍔
If you haven’t been out to the arena in some time, we now how covered bleachers and nice bathrooms! We’ve made lots of improvements to our facility! Come check it out! 🤩

 

May
4
Sat
Cottage Grove, Oregon OHC Tack Sale @ Oregon Horse Center
May 4 @ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Tack Sale at OHC hope that ya’ll can come will be a lot of fun and lots of goodies to choose from.

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
Franklin, NC – FFA Macon Cnty – Bar W Rodeo Company @ Macon County Fair Grounds
May 10 @ 5:00 pm – May 11 @ 11:45 pm

May 10 -11th – Bar W Rodeo Company – Sponsored by the Macon County FFA Chapter – Two Full Nights of championship rodeo with bull riding, barrel racing, breakaway, broncos, and much more. The Macon County Horse Association is opening their concession stand for amazing pulled porked sandwiches and platters.  Bar W Rodeo is a local odeo company nestled right here in our Western Carolina Mountains. We hope everyone comes out to see amazing action and help raise funds for our local FFA and Horse Association

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

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.

May
16
Thu
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

Cottage Grove oregon. Round up
May 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

round up meeting to discuss up coming events, parades, and anything else. Food to follow meeting,

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
19
Sun
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
21
Tue
Franklin, NC – MCHA meeting – May 21st @ Macon County Fairgrounds
May 21 @ 6:00 pm – 8:45 pm

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

May
23
Thu
Franklin, NC – Line Dancing Classes – Otto Fire Dept Fundraiser @ Otto Fire Dept
May 23 @ 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Franklin Cowgirls –  Line dancing classes to raise money for Otto Fire Department.  Meet at 6:15pm at the Otto Fire Station, Down in Ottoi off Georgia Rd. Bring $5 dollars required donation. Lets go do cowgirl line dancing. Wear your western gear and cowgirl hats.  Ca;ll tammy Stingone for Details 828-215-1059

May
24
Fri
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!

May
25
Sat
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

BRECKENRIDGE, TX – Monthly Meeting/Ride at Lazy TK Ranch @ Lazy TK Ranch
May 25 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Come on out, enjoy an evening horseback with your fellow cowgirls. There are bleachers for non riders available. We will also be doing our monthly meeting, see you there!

May
26
Sun
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

Franklin NC – Round Up Meeting – Darnell Farm @ Cupboard Cafe
May 26 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Darnell Farm – Meet at 6:00 pm – have a May round-up meeting. Discuss additional trail rides, donations, and sponsors. Enjoy afternoon music, fellowship, friendship, and Dream Whips

 

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

May
30
Thu
Franklin, NC, Herbal Walk @ Lynda Palmer/Faye Streiff
May 30 all-day
BRECKENRIDGE, TX Trivia Night @ Canyon Road Barn and Grill
May 30 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Join us for dinner, drinks and trivia. Bring your random facts knowledge and a friend (spouses are always welcome)! Please let us know day of if you’re planning on joining  in on the fun so that we can reserve a table.

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
7
Fri
Cottage Grove, Oregon Camping/Obstacle Ride @ Perrydale
Jun 7 @ 10:00 am – Jun 8 @ 12:00 pm

Obstacle Course and trails to go adventure on. Nice and relaxing adventures with challenging trails if you want.

Jun
8
Sat
Franklin, NC – Tunnel RD – Bear Creek trail up to Welch Ridge trail Ride
Jun 8 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

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

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
11
Tue
Franklin, NC – Deep Creek Trail Ride @ Deep Creek,GSMNP
Jun 11 @ 10:00 am – 4:30 pm

Meet at parking area at 10 am. Make sure you have GSMNP parking sticker or pay online for day parking. Bring snacks, lunch & plenty to drive . We’ll spend the day enjoying the many trails within the park

Breckenridge, Tx- Ride Night At the lazy tk @ Lazy TK Ranch
Jun 11 @ 7:00 pm

Join Us For a Ride Night At the Lazy Tk Areana

Jun
13
Thu
McMinnville OR Roundup meeting @ Pacflic Family Restaurant
Jun 13 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

West side Pacific family restaurant has great food at good cost
We have our own meeting room

Come join us for our monthly meeting and door prizes

Jun
14
Fri
Breckenridge Tx- Elaine and Travis @ Black Horse mercantile @ Black Horse Mercantile
Jun 14 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Join us for a Night of live music @ the Black Horse mercantile. Let’s support our very own cowgirl Elaine and her husband Travis as they take the stage  with food and drinks and loud applause.

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

Franklin, NC – Nantahala Natl Forest Big Indian Trail @ Nantahala Forest
Jun 15 @ 10:30 am – 6:30 pm

Meet at Hurricane Creek Parking Area at 10am, and we will ride out across creek jump on Big Indian Trail. Bring your chainsaws and hand saws. This will be first ride since winter storms. Bring saddles with water and food.

Nantahala National Forest is off Hwy 64 Between Franklin and Hayesville. Contact Tammy for any questions

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

Franklin, NC – Tsali Trail Ride – Right & Left Loops @ Tsali Recreational Area
Jun 18 @ 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

Franklin, NC – MCHA meeting – May 21st @ Macon County Fairgrounds
Jun 18 @ 6:00 pm – 8:45 pm

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

Jun
22
Sat
Franklin, NC – Macon County Horse Association Fun Show @ Macon County Fairgrounds
Jun 22 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

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.

Breckenridge, Tx- Monthly Meeting @ 40 something Cowgirls store
Jun 22 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Jun
25
Tue
Franklin, NC – Tow String up to Cabin Flats and Charlie’s Bunion @ Tow String Horse Trailhead
Jun 25 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

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

 

Jun
27
Thu
BRECKENRIDGE, TX Trivia Night @ Canyon Road Barn and Grill
Jun 27 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Join us for dinner, drinks and trivia. Bring your random facts knowledge and a friend (spouses are always welcome)! Please let us know day of if you’re planning on joining  in on the fun so that we can reserve a table.