Calendar

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Aug
5
Mon
Belfair, WA Monthly Roundup @ Family Pancake House
Aug 5 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Monthly Roundup Meeting to discuss upcoming events and planning more fun events!

No minimum food or beverage purchase required.

Aug
9
Fri
Belfair, WA Attending Joel Conner Horsemanship Clinic @ Lazy K Stables
Aug 9 @ 9:00 am – Aug 11 @ 4:30 pm

Two classes: Groundwork or Riding  $450 each class or $800 for both classes for all 3 days

Deposit of $225 per class is required to reserve a space. Balance due at start of clinic.

Auditors: $30 per day, 15 & under are free

Groundwork class: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm         Riding class: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Indoor stalls or temporary 12×12 outdoor pens available. Daily haul-in available.

Gainesville, TX Monthly Roundup @ Amante Patio
Aug 9 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Its Roundup Time for Cowgirls in N TX! We’ll plan some shenanigans, eat, drink, and be merry.

Aug
11
Sun
Belfair, WA – Go Together to Play Day at Craterview (Bolender) Horse Park @ Bolender Horse Park
Aug 11 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Park is open 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.  Distance is about 2 hours’ hauling drive from Port Orchard area of SR 16. See Belfair, WA Chapter FB page or contact Chapter Queen Wendy Morrow for details on coordinating time for Cowgirls to go together.

Cost: $25 per horse/per day  + $20 refundable Haul-in Fee per horse. All manure, straw/shavings, trash must be picked up and disposed of before leaving. Staff member will inspect your area and return the haul-in fee when clean.

Open ride – Full use of the Mountain Trail Park and outdoor arena.  Free parking and stalls available.

Aug
18
Sun
Gainesville, TX Lake Day @ Walnut Creek Marina
Aug 18 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Lets beat the heat with another lake day!! We’ll meet at Walnut Creek Marina where Misty will pick you up on her boat for a Redneck Cruise. Bring snacks to share for a picnic on the boat.

Aug
25
Sun
Gainesville, TX Shawnee Ride & Parade Planning Meeting @ Napoli's Italian Restaurant
Aug 25 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

A few chapters are teaming up to resurrect the old Shawnee Trail Ride in Pottsboro, TX. Frontier Days in Pottsboro was started around the wagon train on its way through town, following the old Shawnee Trail that moved cattle from Dallas to Missouri and crossed the Red River at Preston Point. The Trail Ride disappeared about 20 years ago and we’re bringing it back! Join us for the planing if you want to participate in the planning.

Sep
7
Sat
Gainesville, TX Trail Ride @ Hickory Creek WMA (meet at bridge)
Sep 7 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

This will be probably the last ride of the year at Hickory Creek before they close it for hunting season. Hickory Creek is a fun, fairly rugged ride. We’re meeting at the bridge. If youre coming and don’t know where to go, contact Carolyn Grayson, listed as the event coordinator and she’ll send you a pin.

Sep
8
Sun
Greenville, TX – Saddle Fit Clinic With Hud Roberts @ Farmersville/Greenville
Sep 8 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Hud Roberts is a local custom saddle maker who will review general saddle building and fitting information.  There will be a question and answer period.  You may register to bring your horse and/or saddle for fitting review.  Hud will demonstrate several saddle tree and saddle fittings.  Location is to be determined based on the numbers registered.  (Either Farmersville or Greenville)

Sep
13
Fri
Gainesville, TX Monthly Roundup @ Krootz Brewery
Sep 13 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

It’s Roundup time again! The weather is cooling off & we have LOTS of stuff to talk about. Don’t miss it! Come join the party.

Greenville, TX – Ranch Horse Sports Show @ WES ARENA
Sep 13 @ 7:00 pm – Sep 15 @ 5:00 pm

See Flyer for Details and Class Information.

Sep
14
Sat
Gainesville, TX Attending LRRETA Trail Ride @ Lake Ray Roberts Isle Du Bois
Sep 14 @ 9:30 am – 2:00 pm

LRRETA is an organization involved in maintaining the equestrian trails around Lake Ray Roberts. We’ll be joining them for their September trail ride. Lake Ray Roberts is a nice place to ride but can be a little rocky. Coggins will be checked at the main gate.

Belfair WA Attending Working Equitation Clinic with Shelby Ahrens @ Anlan Cathal Ranch
Sep 14 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Clinic Fee: $200           Auditors: $20 per person payable upon arrival

Deposit of $100 non-refundable, due by midnight 8/30/24. Remainder $100 + $10 haul-in fee due upon arrival.

Payments through PayPal to [email protected]

10 rider maximum, trailer max size is 3-horse slant.

Bring your own lunch, light refreshments only provided.

No Shows will not be refunded.

Sep
16
Mon
Belfair, WA – Monthly Roundup at Family Pancake House in Bremerton @ Family Pancake House
Sep 16 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Sep
21
Sat
Gainesville, TX Trail Ride @ Hickory Creek WMA 4 corners
Sep 21 @ 10:00 am – 1:30 pm

Hickory Creek is a fun, fairly rugged ride. The area will be closed in Oct through Jan for hunting season. So this will be our last opportunity for awhile. You’ll need an OK hunting or fishing license to access their public lands. If you’re from TX & over 65, you’re exempt.

Sep
28
Sat
Gainesville, TX Shawnee Trail Ride & Parade @ Shawnee Camp
Sep 28 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

We’re bringing back the historic Shawnee Trail Ride! The Shawnee Trail moved cattle from Dallas to Missouri in the 1800s. The trail crossed the Red River at Preston Point in Pottsboro. In the 1960s, some guys hitched up their wagons and rode horses from Pottsboro to Dallas to open the State Fair. The ride had its 50th anniversary in 2010 and disappeared.The 40SC are bringing it back! We’ll ride through the parade to kick off Frontier Days in Pottsboro and make a 14 mile loop to Hagerman Wildlife Refuge for lunch and back. Camping is available Fri  & Sat nights.

Oct
5
Sat
Gainesville, TX Attending LRRETA Fall Trail Challenge @ Lake Ray Roberts Elm Fork
Oct 5 @ 8:00 am – Oct 6 @ 4:00 pm

Event held by The Lake Ray Roberts Equestrian Trails Association as a fund raiser to match funds for a new recreational trail grant. Saturday events are obstacle course judged in an arena and relaxing trail ride with judged obstacles along the trail. Sunday is also trail ride with judged obstacles. You can go for one event, one day, or the whole weekend. Some meals will be provided and negative coggins is required. Awards will be given to riders and equine

Oct
11
Fri
Gainesville, TX Monthly Roundup @ Los Mariachis
Oct 11 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Its Roundup Time again! Join us for good food, good company, and planning some fun events now the weather is perfect for us outdoorsy folk.

Oct
12
Sat
Gainesville, TX Attending Murder Mystery Trail Ride @ TADRA @ LBJ Grasslands
Oct 12 @ 9:30 am – 3:00 pm

Fundraiser event for Back Country Horsemen of Texas. There will be a ride, lunch included, an auction, prizes given and more! Items donated for auction are appreciated. The Back Country Horsemen of Texas help support equestrian trails all over the state.

Oct
19
Sat
Gainesville, TX Wine Ride at 4 Winds Ranch @ Four Winds Ranch
Oct 19 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Enjoy the beautiful fall temperatures in the “hill country of N Texas” combining our 2 favorite things, riding horses and drinking wine. We’ll ride 2 hours on the ranch trails and then ride through a pasture to neighboring Arche Winery for lunch. You won’t want to miss their chocolate menu!

Oct
24
Thu
Greenville, TX – Spooktacular Camp, Scavenger Hunt Trail Ride, Costume Contest
Oct 24 @ 12:00 pm – Oct 27 @ 1:00 pm

Come join us for a fun, fun, fun weekend of camping, trail rides including a scavenger hunt, costume contest, hoof care clinic and lots of food and snacks!

If you are interested in joining us, please contact Belle at (972) 746-7159 to reserve your camp spot (depends on length of stay) and to register for the fun festivities ($30).

Oct
26
Sat
Gainesville, TX Fall Wine Ride @ Four Winds Ranch
Oct 26 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

This is a fun ride in the beautifully scenic hills of St Jo on a private ranch. We’ll ride about 2 hrs on the trails  on their ranch, play on their obstacle course, and then ride through the pasture to the back fence of the neighboring winery for lunch. They have a chocolate menu! The cost is $20 for the ranch and whatever you want to spend on food and wine. Negative coggins is required.

Nov
8
Fri
Belfair, WA Attending Joe Wolter Fall Clinic – Clinic Cancelled @ Lazy K Stables
Nov 8 @ 9:00 am – Nov 9 @ 4:00 pm

Clinic has been cancelled for 2024.

Nov
15
Fri
Belfair, WA Attending Steve Rother Clinic in Elma @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds
Nov 15 @ 9:00 am – Nov 17 @ 6:30 pm

Horse Teacher U member cost for clinic: $640  Sign up at www.HorseTeacherU.com

Non-Club member cost: $810

Spectator passes available: $100 for all 3 days

Nov
24
Sun
Greenville, TX – Intro To Bodywork Clinic @ Top Rail Cowboy Church
Nov 24 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Learn simple, yet effective techniques to help your horses thrive with our 4 hour hands-on clinic taught by Chelse Freeman, CEMT and Ruth Mitchell-Golladay, PT and Certified Aromatherapy Specialist of Animal Essential Health.

If you would like to register, please text (972) 746-7159 and advise if you would like to

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  3. Participate Hands On AND Bring a Horse
May
15
Thu
Greenville, TX – Train Robber Ranch Camp & Ride Weekend @ Train Robber Ranch
May 15 @ 12:00 pm – May 18 @ 1:00 pm

Call to reserve your spot.  If it’s full, we’ll put you on a waiting list and will plan another trip.  🙂