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Tack Store visit to Mount Holly Farm Supply followed by lunch at Jack Beagle’s. Start off at the Farm Supply at 10:30, followed by lunch at 12:00. 

Mount Holly Farm Supply is located at 1120 S. Main St., Mt. Holly, NC at 10:30 a.m.

Jack Beagle’s address is 127 S. Main St., Mt. Holly, NC at 12:00 p.m.

Join us for shopping and lunch, if you can’t make both things come for one of them!

Clackamas County Sheriff’s Posse Annual Raffle Ride – July 14th.

First riders out at 9am ; Last riders out at 11am.

Grand Prize is $200

Additional prizes -Must be present to win.

Cost $30 per rider, kids under 10yrs is $10 (includes ride, one raffle ticket, and lunch)

There is a new parking area this year, just down the road from last year’s location. “We have updated the ride so you will not have to ride on logging roads and will stay in beautiful forest and fields.”

No smoking, No alcohol, No stallions, foals, or dogs.

Horse shoes are highly recommended.

RSVP is preferred: [email protected] or 503-780-4622

located on Apple Road (Equestrian TrailHead).

Meet at 9:30, ride out by 10:00. $3.00 per horse.

You can put 1277 Park Road, Blacksburg, SC in your GPS, but remember you are going to Apple Road once you reach Park Road. 

This easy to moderately difficult 30+ mile loop trails begins in Kings Mountain State Park and circles into Kings Mountain National Military Park, the site of a famous Revolutionary War battle. The surface is primarily flat with some rocky areas and some clay spots. A local saddle club takes care to watch over the trails and ensure solid footing on some of the ridge climbs. Boots or shoes recommended.

Join us for at Tryon International Equestrian Center for a night of fun to cheer on the horses and riders as they soar over massive jumps and race through the timers. We could all carpool or caravan and meet early for dinner, arrive before 4:00 for free parking. The event is FREE, only fee looks parking after 4:00. Lots of food options and shopping!! Please comment on this event if you want to carpool or caravan. As well as RSVP on the Event.

Please contact Joelle to RESERVE your spot and time. Certified equine dental team Barbara Brooks and David Kelly will be performing teeth floating and sheath cleaning. Cost is $100 for Teeth/Sheath or if you just need Sheath it’s $30. Please bring CASH or CHECK for payment, as well as some extra cash for our Boot for our two charities! We are keeping this a MEMBERS only event, unless we can’t fill all our time slots. So if you have a friend that needs this service, let Joelle know so we can put them on our reserve list.
This event will be held at Donna and Tim Frye’s farm, plenty of parking, complete pull through. Use 2455 Charlotte Hwy., York, SC in your GPS. When you arrive, use the entrance to the pasture with the gate. Do NOT go down the private drive to the home.

Let’s ride and camp in the Great Smokey Mountains, Bryson City.

If Lynne’s Place fills up, check out Deep Creek Campground. Also, you can come for a day ride!!

Plans change sometimes due to rain and inclement weather.

We can’t tube but we can eat, drink beers and throw axes!!!!

Join us at Crave at Noon for a great time with your cowgirls.

The Estacada chapter is attending the ETS Weekend EVENT. Check it out. Let’s fill ‘er up!!

ABOUT THE VENUE: Tamarind Ranch is a 25 acre property that hosts a sand round pen, 72×31 covered area with excellent footing. 15 acres of forested trails are available for trail rides and walks. Self contained/dry camping is allowed. Personal portable corrals are acceptable and can be set up near your campsites. We offer boarding that includes 5 stalls and 5 paddocks and 1 medical bay stall and pasture board. In addition to the registration fee paid to ETS a $10 facility fee will be collected the day of the event to support the ranch.

EVENT DETAILS: This 2 day event challenge will consist of 3 events: In hand, Obstacle Trail, and Trail Challenge.

Rentals for stalls and dry camping are available and should be reserved when you register. 5- 12×12 stalls, 5- 12×18 paddocks (not covered). 15 dry camping spots. Personal portable corrals are acceptable and can be set up near your campsites.

SCHEDULE: FRIDAY: Gates open on Friday 3:00-8:00pm.;  1:00pm Early arrival check in for camping set up; 6:00pm Pizza & salad dinner will be available. SATURDAY: 7-8:30am NEW ARRIVAL CHECK IN; 9am Rider Meeting. SUNDAY: 7-8:30am NEW ARRIVAL CHECK IN; 9am Rider Meeting.

SATURDAY MORNING: In hand: the event obstacles are completed dismounted. You may be saddled, halters with leads are recommended. All non-riding equines are welcome and encouraged to compete! With at least 8 obstacles in the event.

SATURDAY AFTERNOON: Obstacle Trail: Any combination of pasture, arena, and trail (2-4 miles) with at least 8 obstacles. Multiple horses per rider may be allowed at host discretion. Please verify with the Event Manager to see if their schedule will allow for multiple horses.

SUNDAY MORNING: Trail Challenge- A relaxing trail ride with judged obstacles placed in camp and on trail. Ride at a leisurely pace with friends and family. Enjoy the sites as you improve your horsemanship skills. With at least 6 or more obstacles along the trail. One horse and rider per event. This event will take place at Jamestown/Three Beats Farm across the street from Tamarind Ranch.

THE TERRAIN: There is a variety of terrain throughout the property.

Facility: Gavel roads throughout the property and entrance

Arena: Sand footing

Trails: Dirt, mixed gravel, wooded area, lots of trees

MEALS: Continental Breakfast $5 donation accepted for breakfast goodies; Lunch: $10 donation accepted for Beef chili and Chicken Enchilada Chili with chips and drinks; Friday Dinner: $10 donation accepted for Pizza & Salad with drink

AWARDS: Ribbons For: 1st-6th place Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced; 1st-3rd place Junior (age13-17); 1st-3rd place Youngin’ (age 7-12); 1st place Newcomer!

ADDITIONAL FEES: Payment for amenities reserved at the time of online registration are due DAY OF and are NOT collected at the time of online registration. This includes: stalls, paddocks (not covered), meals, and dry camping.

FEES:

Sat: In hand= $24-$44; Obstacle Trail= $27.50-$51; Sun: Trail Challenge= $31-$58

Friday dinner: $10; Saturday Continental: $5; Saturday Lunch: $10

12×12 stall with paddock: $25; 12×18 arena paddock (not covered): $15; 12×12 arena stall: $25

Ranch Fee: $10

Per night dry camping: $20

On-line registration closes Wednesday, July 31, 7:00pm

go to: equinetrailsports.com and choose the events option to find the event to register

contact: [email protected]; 559-696-4165

Meet us at the Buck’s Grave Road Trailhead at 9:30, riding out by 10:00. No restroom nor water at the trailhead. These trails located in Chester County, SC is surrounded by beautiful wooded floodplain, surrounded by upland pine woods and maturing hardwood forests. Some hills an a few rocky/roots areas. Boots or shoes recommended.

A multi-generation family owned and operated vineyard and winery nestled on 40 acre estate in the Tryon foothills. Let’s meet at 1:00 for an afternoon at this beautiful vineyard.

Members come on out to design and make your own hat! You will be transforming one of their stylish hats with a personalized burning technique. Choose your hat color and dive into the creative process, opting between stencil and free hand methods. All under the guidance of our expert instructors. You MUST REGISTER for this EVENT by following this LINK: www.arworkshop.com/events/Waxhaw/445825/. The password to REGISTER is Cowgirl. This workshop starts at 10:00, should finished around 12:30-12:45.
If you can’t do the hat burning, we will be meeting for lunch around 1:00 in Waxhaw (location to be determined) and shopping at Waxhaw Tack Exchange as well!

All-righty!! Sunday Funday is next week! August 11th!!!

What’s that, you ask?

Well… You bring your horse, and you grab something that can be a task or obstacle. 7-8am show up at D&D Livestock (outdoor arena), drop your obstacle/task item, and we will walk through at 8:05am. Folks explain their obstacle in the walkthrough. Then give space to each other, take your horse through on the ground to work any obstacle. Then, dewater or take care of any creature comforts, then we’ll have a horse & rider come through. We’ll make intervals so it’s a no pressure, have fun, try something new or old, and cheer each other on. Bring your coffee, bring a snack or your lunch—up to you to feed & refresh yourself.

Please NO dogs! Leave them at home.

All I need to know is what you’re bringing so there’s only 1 of that feature. Please don’t haul something that’s cumbersome. Not that this is what needs to be brought, here’s ideas to get your creative juices going…

Experience the Wonder of Virginia, Blue Ridge Mountains. Trails for all skill levels with some elevation and rocky areas. Boots or shoes recommended.
Water/power at each site with an amazing bathhouse!
Please bring extra cash for “Pass the Boot” to raise funds for our 2024 charity.

The Gala of the Royal Horses is produced and led by master Rene Gasser, who with the experiences of seven generations has recreated an event only previously seen at the famous riding schools in Vienna and Spain.

Tickets available through www.etix.com

Bring your digital camera or smart phone and find the top surveyed answers to questions to chose from along the trail. Compete as an individual.

Riders out at 9-11 am. Riders will leave in intervals and Ride route is 2 -2 1/2 hours long. Finish by 2pm. Intervals intended to control congestion on the trails.

Riders must return to later than 2pm to turn in their results. Prizes awarded after 2pm.

Bring your lunch; lemonade, water and treats provided.

Shoes for horses are recommended. Children are encouraged to wear helmets and dogs must be on a leash.

Entry Fees: $30 per rider; under 12 years of age $10. cash or check. Day use park parking fee is $5; or purchase an annual permit. *Join OET at this event with the purchase of a single or family membership and recieve one free entry to this event. (Memberships will include 2025; annual memberships are: single $30, family $35).

Prizes Awarded: For individuals with the most points awarded in the Survey, for First, Second, and Third Place. Judges decisions are final. There will also be raffle prizes. Each entrant receives a raffle ticket for this drawing.

Questions? Contact:

Rebecca Duren – 503-688-8179 – [email protected]    Tonya Wilson – 541-609-0508 – [email protected]       Linda Rutherford – 503-504-5083 – cloudylindy@hotmail.com

Come on over to Joelle’s home for some pool time ! The address is 406 Unity Church Road, Kings Mountain, NC. Arrive around 2:00 for drinks, food, socializing, work on your tan and a short meeting.
Great time to bring friends who are interested in meeting like minded cowgirls!
Please bring your favorite drink and a light dish to share. We will “Pass the Boot” for our 2024 charities.

Get your guns out and let’s practice our shots!! Meet at Shooters Express at 1:00. Guns for rent onsite and bullets for sale at the range.

Come join us for an evening of brainstorming, dinner, and friendly chat. Be sure to bring your cash for a raffle drawing. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5.

It’s NEVER to late to brainstorm fun ideas to do! Bring a friend. The more the merrier!!

Float the Green River in Saluda, NC

Let’s stay cool floating the Green River at 5200 Green River Cove Rd.,Saluda, NC. We will carpool there and arrive there by 10:00 to start our adventure. After our float which takes about 2-3 hours, we can have lunch in the cute town of Saluda or at the Tryon Equestrian Center!

The event does take place on Saturday with an In-Hand event obstacles.

Sunday: Trail Challenge- A relaxing trail ride with judged obstacles placed along 5 miles of trail. Ride at a leisurely pace with friends and family. Enjoy the sights as you improve your horsemanship skills. With 6 obstacles along the trail. One horse and rider per event. This event with take place at Jamestown/Three Beat Farms across the street from Tamarind Ranch. Registration and Riders meeting will take place at Tamarind Ranch. Traffic Control with escort riders across the street.

Registration fees are $31-$58. Please visit equinetrailsports.com for more info.

For more info, contact:

Tamara Glover; 559-696-4165; www.equinetrailsports.com

Come challenge your horse to a large variety of outdoor and indoor obstacles! The cost is $40 per horse and rider, $10 for each additional horse. Richard Hames, trainer, will be available to to help you navigate as needed.

Meet at day parking at 10:00. Boots or shoes recommended for your horse. Water for horses available at trailhead, as well as vault toilet.

Join us for camping and riding at Croft State Park. Mostly flat trails, but there are some rocks and roots so shoes or boots are recommended.
Water/Power at each campsite. Horses are stalled at the barn, separate from the campgrounds.
We will “Pass the Boot” for our 2024 charities.
For reservations go to www.reserve.southcarolinaparks.com/Croft

Owners Tom and Pat Seay open their home and land for a unique cattle experience. Experienced or novice welcome, you will be guided and mentored by experienced cattle driving and team penning staff.
Lots of history at this old farm, you will want to have this kind of fun without having to go west. The most awesome thing is you bring your own horse.
Power at each site. Community hose for water for your trailer. Stalls for each horse. Small bathhouse on property, but not fancy.

Contact Pat Seay for availability: 540-829-9555

Let’s get together and go watch the rodeo!!! Reach out to carpool or caravan and let’s support our local riders.

Open Horse Show benefiting Southeastern Guide Dogs. Gates open at 6:00 a.m., start time for show 9:00 a.m. Come join us as we spectate, cheer on or compete while supporting a good cause. There will be vendors and food available as well as non-stop action. Contact Jan Tucker at (704)692-6713 if you’re interested in competing to get a full list of classes and registered!!

Fall Pop Up Market at Papa Doc’s parking lot featuring local community vendors. Come support local artist and shop with your cowgirls!

Photo Shoot with The Transplanted Cowgirl, April Lizzy, for Members and Guests.
Please see the link below to see some of April’s work. https://www.thetransplantedcowgirl.com/
If you guys remember, she did a photo shoot back in April and ALL the cowgirls were happy with their photos and experience with April.
Professional photos of you and your horse! Sunday afternoon, September 15 at Cane Creek Park, Waxhaw, NC.
There are only seven spots available and we need to fill two more to confirm the event. When there are five participants confirmed, everyone will receive a 10% discount!! Sessions will be available 1pm-5pm and start at rate $300.00 which includes 30 minutes of shooting and 12 edited photos. This is a great deal for priceless photos you can frame, print on canvas or show off to your friends on your phone, LOL. A nonrefundable retainer will be required at registration.
We will meet at the Horse Trailer Parking at Cane Creek, Lot #4. The sessions will be conducted in the grassy field there and/or just into the woods on the trail adjacent to the parking lot.
Current Coggins and entrance fee of 8.00 per trailer required to enter the park.
Contact Marcia Wakefield by email: [email protected] right away for more information and the link to register for your session.

Come join us for dinner and a time to discuss upcoming events. This meeting will be a great time to brainstorm the Harvest Obstacle Course fundraiser we would like to have. Please come with your thinking hats on. Bring along other ideas of things you would like to do as a group! Remember, it can be anything–doesn’t have to include the horses.

Also, ya might want to bring cash for the raffle drawing. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5.

Hope to see ya there!!

Time to support our local vendors and spend time with the funnest cowgirls on the planet!

Let’s go to the play! Liberty Mountain, the Revolutionary Drama at the Joy Theater in Kings Mountain. Dinner before the play to meet up would be great!!

Time to clean out those tack rooms, bring out those crafts you make or any side business you have to sell your goods.

Outdoor event, so dress accordingly. No fee to set up.

Lake Wylie Children’s Charity benefit concert. A day of music, fun, a silent auction and much more!

Join us as at this fun ride to help AN Issa Anderson raise money to be donated at the AHA (American Heart Association Ride). Day ride or overnight camping available, with some electric hook ups. Cost is $40 for the weekend, plus $10 per day. Stalls are available for $10 per day for smaller stalls and $15 per day for larger paddocks. Attendance for just Saturday is $30 per person. Saturday night will include a complimentary dinner, as well as a DJ! Bring some cash for the RAFFFLE! For more information, please reach out to Anissa Anderson at (984)248-3265.

Primitive camp for the weekend or come ride just Saturday. Fourteen miles of back roads around Mount Pleasant. There will be live music on Friday night for those camping, as well as a big bonfire and karaoke on Saturday night.

Join us to watch the thrills of a Professional Rodeo presented World Champions Rodeo Alliance at Tryon International Center. Events featured will include Bronc and Bull Riding, Steer Wrestling and Roping as well as Barrel Racing. Event starts at 7:30 and tickets (according to their website) will be going on sale soon. You can go to their website to put your email and receive when tickets are available: www.resort.tryon.com/rodeo.
You may comment on this Event page to coordinate carpooling or to caravan!

Come join us for dinner and a time to discuss upcoming events. We need to wrap up final thoughts for the Harvest Obstacle Course fundraiser.  This is gonna be such a fun event. Please come with your thinking hats on. Bring along other ideas of things you would like to do as a group! Remember, it can be anything–doesn’t have to include the horses.

Also, ya might want to bring cash for the raffle drawing. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5.

Hope to see ya there!!

Join us at Leatherman Lane to celebrate horses and help raise money to battle Breast Cancer. Annual event that features various vendors, food, live music and of course horses. There is a planned trail ride!!!!One of our charities we support Cleveland County Hearts and Hooves, will be there to highlight there important work with our awesome participants from North Shelby School, Shelby, NC. We have our Boot there for Donations. Please bring cash so you can help another great cause! Your can visit Leatherman Lans page here for updates as they make them: https://www.facebook.com/HorseLoversDay

We LOVE Leatherwood and all it has to offer, from trail riding, good food and drinks at their restaurant and now they have zip lining. Camping is available, stalls for your horses and paddocks for turnout. Small bathhouse. They also do home rentals if you prefer that! Here is there number for more information and reservations: 336-973-5044
Please bring some cash for our Boot to donate to our favorite two charities for 2024: Cleveland County Hearts and Hooves & Southern Paws Animal Rescue

So much fun to be had at Manchester Trail Riders twice a year Event, that raises funds for their care of the trails and campground. The fall event features food, DJ, a band and of course Halloween (trick or treat) for the kiddos, the children are taken around the campground via tractor and trailer. All of us Cowgirls usually dress up for the Saturday trail ride too! Water and power at each site. Minimal stalls available, but plenty of areas to high line or set up portable corrals. Bathhouse on site!
We will have our Boot for donations to our two charities: Cleveland County Hearts and Hooves & Southern Paws Animal Rescue.
Reservations can be made usually about two months prior to the event.

Join us for a fun night of foodie celebration featuring whiskey bars, great music and bonfires.

Great trails and camping at Croft State Park, one of our favorites!!

Reservation can be made online at:

Www.reserve.southcarolinaparks.com/croft

Join our cowgirls as we attend a Scavenger Hunt on horseback in the Uhwarrie National Forest.

Event to benefit Back Country Horsemen o Uhwarrie in their goal to keep the trails open to equestrians .

Reservations can be made online at www.4bfarmandcampground.com

or call them at 910-606-1052.

Negative Coggins Requied!

Come on over to Los Arcos and bring your friends for a Round Up and Meet ‘n Greet. The address is1525 N Chester St, Gastonia, NC 28052.

Well start gathering by 5:30, have a short review of our year and what’s to come, have some drinks and food! Expect lots of laughs and come hungry!

Moonlight Ride!! There is a full moon during this ride and we hope to ride our horses on the beautiful sandy trails of H. Cooper Black.

The address for the campground is 279 Sporting Dog Trail, Cheraw, SC and to make reservations go their website at:

Www.reserve.southcarolinaparks.com/hcooperblack/