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** Make note that this ride is rescheduled from February 17th to March 3rd** We are going to hope for good weather so that we can get out and ride so come join us if you can!! Weather permitting we will meet up at 10am to ride out at 10:30. Hope to see you there!
Come out and ride with us at Ridin’ High Cowboy Church! There will be poles and modified barrel pattern set up.
**No fee to ride but a donation is greatly appreciated**
Come train with Doug Jordan on Thursday night!
session will consist of flag work and/ or a small number of cows.
**Space is limited. **
For more information please contact Amy Jordan (903) 456-2833 or [email protected]
East Texas Stock Horse Show! Come out and show off your skills and horsemanship. East Texas Stock Horse Association has continued to provide an excellent show series and trainers. This has provided our COWGIRLS with great information and examples in the Stock Horse show pen. Come out and support your fellow COWGIRLS as they show off their skills and horsemanship!
As with any competition, interest grows and our COWGIRLS are honing their skills. Come out and cheer on our fellow COWGIRLS or participate in this great Association. Join us for a fun filled weekend. Pick your events and competition level and show off what your skills. Monthly clinics are held the Friday before the Show weekend, so make sure you attend to learn what the judges are looking for at that weekend show.
**Location may be subject to change**
Since we are all trying to save some $$s for one reason or another, Maria and Whispering Oaks Farm & Ranch have offered to Host a barn “Watch Party” for The American Performance Horseman. (The Globe Life tickets with any decent view are high, and their refreshments are as well.) This competition will be aired by Fox Sports 1, so check your local listings.
The greats will be in class competitions, including but not limited to, Casey Deary, Cade McCutcheon, Sarah Dawson, Andrea Fappani, Corey Cushing and Jason Vanlandingham!! There are 5 designated Teams of 3 each competing, so this will take a while. In the meantime, so much fun to be had!! Contact Maria or me for details. Bring your favorite chairs and dress as needed for the barn and weather!!
This is a clinic ran by Matea Baabcock to help build your horse’s confidence and have fun. Learn the leadership skills needed to ger your horse crossing obstacles relaxed and willingly. You will find out how you as the rider can cultivate a strong focus and help de-spook your horse on all kinds of obstacles.
$500/rider for the weekend or $250/rider per day.
Early bird discount: Pay before February 1, 2024 and come for $400/rider for the weekend (non-refundable and non-transferable.)
Come on out! Arena is covered and plenty of parking available.
Come out and join us on the trails! With the weather becoming warmer, let’s get out and ride!
*location and date are subject to change pending on weather*
Come ride with the best… our official Trail Boss, Linda Deas. Linda is a very experienced Trail Hand and will guide you to the best trails and activities. She will be spending the week and all will have a great time. 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. To my understanding this is a primitive campground. You will need your generator for power, if you chose to stay. Please contact Linda with any questions!!
The Caddo National Grasslands WMA is located in Fannin County about 70 miles northeast of Dallas near Bonham. From Dallas take US 75 north for 35 miles to the SH 121 exit going to Bonham, another 35 miles to Bonham, and then about 15-20 miles northeast of Bonham to the WMA. SH 121 connects to US 82 at Bonham. Stay on US 82 18 miles to Honey Grove.
Caddo is a Federal Park Property. You can purchase a Lifetime Senior Membership Discount Card at www.Reservations.gov, or several others to pick from!
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
Come out and practice some ranch sorting!
Top Rail Cowboy Church is hosting ranch sorting practice for all ages and skill levels.
- Adults – $30
- Youth – FREE FOR SPRING BREAK!
Call or text 214-208-0251 for more information.
Come out and ride with us at Ridin’ High Cowboy Church! There will be poles and modified barrel pattern set up.
**No fee to ride but a donation is greatly appreciated**
In preparation for the playday series, come on out and join us for a morning of fun in the arena and practice the barrels and poles and just spend time with other riders and your horse.
A donation to the church is appreciated for your time spent there.
Look forward to seeing you there!!
Come train with Doug Jordan on Thursday night!
session will consist of flag work and/ or a small number of cows.
**Space is limited. **
For more information please contact Amy Jordan (903) 456-2833 or [email protected]
Time to learn how to work some cows with Buck Brannanman! Let’s show him what TEXAS COWGIRLS are made of! Bring your trusty mount and work those cows!
Cost is $750 per rider with $350 deposit.
- Horsemanship #1 will be held March 15, 2024 9am – Noon (There will be NO CATTLE at this time slot)
- Horsemanship #2 will be held March 15, 2024 1:30pm – 4:30pm
- Vaquero Riding will be held March 16, 2024 9am – Noon (There will be NO CATTLE at this time slot)
- Ranch Work will be held March 16, 2024 1:30pm – 4:30pm
- Skills test will be held March 17, 2024 9am – noon (There will be NO CATTLE at this time slot)
- Cattle work will be held March 17, 2024 1:30pm – 4:30pm
Horsemanship #1 is for the green horse and/or rider that is comfortable in a snaffle bit and needs continued work. There will be NO CATTLE at this time slot.
Horsemanship #2 is for the horse and rider team that is learning to use the hackamore and beyond. This time slot involves CATTLE and ranch roping.
In vaquero riding we will learn basic movements of the vaquero riding that is appropriate for horses from first level snaffle to experienced bridle horses. Hackamore trained horses are welome! There will be NO CATTLE at this time slot.
Ranch work clinic will be learning how to work the cows efficiently and effectively. This time slot involves CATTLE.
Come out and show off your teamwork skills that you learned this weekend with your trusty steed! There will be NO CATTLE at this time slot.
2024 Ridin’ High Cowboy Church Playday Series! *CASH ONLY* Full concession stand. Sign up starts at 5pm. Exhibitions are $5 & Events are $10
Awards will be held in September
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**
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!
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.
Come join us for a fun time working some cows! Very laid back, beginner friendly environment.
Good place to learn to open gates and work those cows as a team.
Weather permitting, please keep an eye on calendar for possible date changes.
Lone Star Equine Solutions will be doing a private De-Spooking daytime/ nighttime clinic just for 40SC. Limited spots available.
This clinic will cover horse physiology and psychology. Class time learning the physical attributes of the horse relating to equine vision. Mounted obstacles and sensory training with fire lines, smoke, canisters, gunfire, and more.
Cost: $150 per horse with a $50 non-refundable deposit due at registration.
This clinic will be at your own pace and open to all skill levels and disciplines. You can walk your horse if you prefer.
Register with Michelle Daniels at 916-532-737
Mounted Certified Instructors: David & Terri Rogers, Brett Copin, & Lauren Milster
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)
** PRIVATE CLINIC ** INVITATION ONLY
group training with Jim Oden. **COST $50**
included:
- flag work
- cow work
- additional riding instruction
Come out and ride with us at Ridin’ High Cowboy Church! There will be poles and modified barrel pattern set up.
**No fee to ride but a donation is greatly appreciated**
Trail Boss, Linda Deas, has organized a long weekend for Trail Riding. Plan will be to ride out each morning at 10:30am. This site is in the Davy Crockett National Forest. It has pens, electric and water. Please register online at www.tbarshorsecamp.com to make your reservation!! And as always, contact Linda if you have any questions whatsoever!! And based on weather, please “call before you haul”!!
Make plans now on your busy calendar to join our Monthly Roundup Meet & Greet!! You know it is always a great time with Great Friends. Bring your new ideas and questions. Let’s keep the momentum of this new year rolling!!
Our monthly meeting that usually falls on today’s date will be scheduled for next week 🙂 Today, we will be heading out to Caliber Equine LLC in Quinlan for a tour and demonstration of a couple things they have to offer.
Caliber Equine LLC in Quinlan, Texas is a dedicated equine fitness and rehabilitation facility. They work in conjunction with your current veterinarian or other health care providers to provide services that assist your horse in attaining and maintaining a naturally healthy state.
Their customized plans are tailored to meet the unique needs of each horse, ensuring their overall health and wellness. Here are some of the services they offer:
- AquaPacer Plus: Utilizing an above-ground aqua treadmill, this system aids in fitness, conditioning, and rehabilitation.
- PEMF Therapy: Pulsed Electromagnetic Field therapy for promoting healing and reducing inflammation.
- Equine Massage: Targeted massage techniques to enhance muscle function and relaxation.
- Kinesiology Theraplate: A vibrating platform that improves circulation and muscle strength.
- Free Flow Walker: A controlled exercise system for rehabilitation and conditioning.
- EquiCore – Equiband: Core strengthening and stability training.
- EquiResp – Nebulizer: Respiratory therapy.
Please come join us but let us know you are coming so we will know who to look for and also to give them a headcount.
www.caliberequinellc.com
Meet at Bland High School to saddle up. Come out and join us on the trails! With the weather becoming warmer, let’s get out and ride!
*location and date are subject to change pending on weather*
Come out and practice some 3 man 3 gate!
Top Rail Cowboy Church is hosting 3 man/ 3 gate practice for all ages and skill levels.
- per rider – $30
Call or text 214-208-0251 for more information.
Come out and ride with us at Ridin’ High Cowboy Church! There will be poles and modified barrel pattern set up.
**No fee to ride but a donation is greatly appreciated**
In preparation for the playday series, come on out and join us for a morning of fun in the arena and practice the barrels and poles and just spend time with other riders and your horse.
A donation to the church is appreciated for your time spent there.
Look forward to seeing you there!!
We had to plan our meeting a little later in the month than we normally do due to an event we had scheduled on our normal meeting time. But no fear we are here!! Come join us for a fun filled evening of fellowship with a bunch of cowgirls and hear about all the fun events coming up and even help us plan more! We are always open to suggestions for events.
We will also have a raffle for a prize give away. You won’t want to miss out on that because we give away some great prizes! Raffle tickets are 1 for $5 or 5 for $20. No worries if you don’t have cash on you, we have Zelle. If you would like to earn a free ticket with the purchase of your other tickets bring a guest or wear something in relation to St. Patrick’s day.
We look forward to seeing you!
Open arena starts at 3:00pm and lasts until 5:00pm.
Ranch Sorting practice starts at 5:00pm and runs until 9:00pm.
Come join us for some fun ranch sorting practice. Family friendly ministry set up for beginners to come learn the game of sorting. We’ll see you there!
Farmersville will be attending 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!
Team Sorting, Penning, and Trailer Loading!! All the events we love, so lets make some teams and go have fun!
Sign up at 9:00am/ride at 10:00am 4 man teams/$50 per rider per team/cash, check, or credit card
Single riders welcome! High point buckles
CURRENT COGGINS REQUIRED
There will be a Ranch Roping Jackpot as well. This will consist of 3 man teams/header,healer, and mugger. $75 per team/5 team minimum to compete. 75% payout for 1st/ roping starts after penning.
facebook.com/joshuasaddleclub
For more info text or call 817-919-5961 or 817-879-2299
Grab your Easter baskets & join us for an afternoon of adult only fun!
The Easter Egg Hunt will start promptly at 3:00pm so make sure you arrive early o grab a glass of your favorite wine and line us for the egg hunt!
There will be tons of eggs filled with all kinds of surprises such as candy, raffle tickets for the grand prize and even some golden eggs!
Come out and ride with us at Ridin’ High Cowboy Church! There will be poles and modified barrel pattern set up.
**No fee to ride but a donation is greatly appreciated**
** PRIVATE CLINIC ** INVITATION ONLY
group training with Russ Carroll. **COST $150**
included:
- flag work
- cow work
- additional riding instruction
NORTHEAST TEXAS RANCH HORSE ASSOCIATION!
Coming to an arena near you! There are categories for all levels of riders! Come out and try your hand at sorting.
**location subject to change**
Contact Belle Grider for more information (call 972-746-7159)
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.
We always work up a huge appetite after working a fun Playday event so lets go grab a glass of sweet tea and some good ol’ country style cooked food at The Local Fork in Emory. Even if you weren’t able to make the playday come join us!!
Hello Cowgirls!
Cowgirl Challenge Gainsville Texas is putting on another show in 2024!
There will be 4 events this season:
- 1:1 Sorting
- 1:1 Penning
- Barrels
- Timed Trail (Speed Trail)
*PRE ENTER ONLY!!
Age Divisions and entry fees (limited to 20 per group:
- 17 & Under – $125.00
- 18-39 – $175.00
- 40 & over – $175.00
*Buckles to every age group*
Covered arena and concessions on site.
Contact R0chelle Rondy (989-763-3276) for more information
Here’s some answers to some common questions that may be asked:
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)
Come out ride in a dry arena! There are barrels and poles that can be set up if needed. Or just come and hang out with your horse!
Call or text 214-208-0251 for more information.
Come out and ride with us at Ridin’ High Cowboy Church! There will be poles and modified barrel pattern set up.
**No fee to ride but a donation is greatly appreciated**
Let’s meet for breakfast!
We all know that a good breakfast gets you energized for a long haul road trip! Park your truck & trailer at Bucee’s next door (they have HUGE parking lot) and come have your favorite Whataburger breakfast with us!
IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN!!!!
We are so excited to head out for our retreat at Train Robber Ranch for the 3rd year in a row!! Wonderful time had for all!
Once we get closer to the date we will figure out a place to meet and caravan for those who want to. Otherwise, we will meet you all down there.
This is a private retreat with limited spots available so let us know if you are interested in joining us. We will be leaving on Thursday, April 11th to head down there and coming back on that Sunday. The cost will be divided between everyone who signs up to go.
We always plan meals for dinner so that everyone can pitch in and bring something. We will plan this as we get closer as well.
More info coming later.
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
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:
- April 26th
- May 24th
- 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**
Come join us at the Texas Gay Rodeo Association’s Texas Tradition Rodeo! Our own Cowgirl Cheri Dupont will be competing for Ms Yellow Rose!
This event is sanctioned by International Gay Rodeo Association. They are a 501(c) 3 non-profit charitable organization.
- parking $5
- Saturday rodeo $15
- Sunday rodeo $15
*location and date is subject to change*
This is a focused Clinic for “Building Confidence Through Better Horsemanship”! 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 improvements in horsemanship within each gate. 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 at https://www.facebook.com/wellsperformancehorsemanhip
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