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Come join us for a fun day of being introduced to Competitive Mounted Orienteering! Kathy is very graciously donating her expertise and time to help us gain a peek into this fun event!

There will be a 2 hour basic reading, navigating, etc.

Short lunch break

Then we saddle up and head out into the woods to navigate and find 4 plates!

What to bring: Your own lunch, drink and a horse. Yeehaw!

Kathy wants to provide us insight into this fun sport. You can ride as a team or individually and compete through the year if you desire.

Please do RSVP by June 30th to Kathy so she will have a head count. Currently, there is no limit to the number of riders, but as she gets an idea of how long the list may be, there may be a waitlist needed. So check in with her early!

You may also reach out to me, Kasey Omon, by text 360-561-3773 and I can get you in touch with Kathy also.

Hello Ladies! Our SECOND round up!!

I’m going to put together an agenda (in all my spare time lol) But we are having this at Figaro’s in Grand Mound again (Rochester).

Let us know if you can make it! There is a facebook event that you can find on out chapter page. Check there for updates also.

Things to think about for the meeting…what do you want to see happen in our chapter, how can you contribute? What events might you like to see added to the calendar and can you commit to rounding up cowgirls on a roster for your events?

Looking forward to seeing you all!!
Kasey Omon, Chapter Queen

Join Abilene and Early Chapters in a very fun Buckle Series Playday event. This date is a makeup event.
Events:

Poles, Spur, Single Bucket Flags, Straight Barrels, and Clover Leaf Barrels.

Join our Marvelous Mavericks for an early ride through shaded forest at Knight Arabians. Please reach our for the address.

Hello! Rochester Chapter is putting on a small Trail Ride, starting a bit early to beat the heat just in case it is hot.

We will meet at the equestrian parking lot (the north lot of the two parking areas on the West side of Case Road. See directions below). A Discover Pass is required and must be displayed on your dash. Please do not leave valuables in your vehicle or trailer.

An equipment safety check will be conducted prior to taking off, and helmets are strongly encouraged, but I will also check with Cowgirls HQ if they are required or not for a cowgirl organized ride. 🙂

This will be a walking only trail ride, and shorter for those of use whose horses (or riders!) may not be as conditioned.
Please keep in mind, following the cowgirl (and true horsemanship feel) we will start as a group and end as a group and leave no one behind. 🙂

Directions:

From the north, take I-5 South to exit 95. Keep left at the fork to continue onto Maytown Road SW (follow signs for Littlerock). Turn left onto Case Road SW. There are two parking lots. The first one you come to after the Scatter Creek Stables is used primarily by horse riders with their trailers. The second parking lot, a bit down the road, is for cars only. A Discover Pass is required to park at both lots.

Let’s get together for lunch at our favorite spot, Hickory Street Cafe! We always have a great turn out for these lunch dates so don’t be shy, we are going to have a great time!

Come join us for a little fellowship together as we seek to grow closer to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

Join us as we study through the book of Philippians currently. Non-denominational Christian group, but I do come from a Pentecostal background. 🙂

Want to know more about Jesus? Want fellowship with a few like minded gals? It is a small, very casual, very come as you are group. We would love to have you join us! We hope to do this once a month!

Come on out for laughs and fun at Game Night hosted by Babe! Please bring a snack to share. Tea and water will be provided as well as a variety of games. Please reach out for the address. See y’all there!

Join our Abilene Marvelous Maverick’s for our monthly Cowgirl Roundup!
This meeting will go over upcoming events, opportunities.
We will be voting on our next chapter Queen! To vote you must be a current member and present at this meeting.
Be sure to bring your member card for a shot at the door prize!
See y’all there!

Big Country Equestrian Club is hosting a great Summer Schooling Show. Please reach out to the club for entry fees and registration details.

Come hang out at my house for a Potluck Meeting! Just do not mind the chaos of a very busy family home and lots of unfinished projects lying around and we will do great! LOL

On the Facebook event on our 40SC Rochester page, there is a comment with a Poll that you can indicate what you would like to bring if you plan on attending. But do not feel pressured to bring anything, we want you to show up even if you cannot bring anything! 🙂

I’m looking forward to seeing you all and hanging out!!!

Kasey Omon

Laura has invited us to party in her pool! Let’s bring a dish to share, drinks and sunscreen!

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Our beautiful Cowgirl, Susan, is hosting Game/Movie Night! Join us for fun, laughter and memories. Please bring a snack to share. See y’all there!

Please reach out for the address.

Join our Cowgirls for lunch down town at one of our favorite restaurants Cypress Street Station! We usually have around 16 members for our lunch much dates and look forward to the great times we have! Let’s pack the place with 40 Something Cowgirls!!! Can’t wait to see y’all there!

Come out and meet some of the “Fun-nest” bunch of cowgirls on the planet! Enjoy fellowship, sharing horse experiences, sharing some of our recent activities and planning our future activities. Bring a friend if you would like too☺️

It’s West Texas Fair and Rodeo Time!

Join us any of these days for fun rides, shopping, rodeo and fair food!

West Texas Fair and Rodeo Parade is a great time to show up loud, proud and in style as 40 Something Cowgirls!
Line up is at 8:30. Parade start time is 10:30. The theme is How the West was Fun!

Deidra Scott is our point of contact. Current negative coggins is required.

C.M.O. is “competitive” because you compete, as an individual or a team, against other riders to find all of the hidden objective stations. This is a timed event and you compete for a placing for that ride. The points you and your horse earn add up towards year-end placing and lifetime points with the National Association of Competitive Mounted Orienteering (N.A.C.M.O.) and your State organization.

The “mounted” part of the name is because the game is played on horseback. In theory, you shouldn’t have to ever get off the horse as each objective station should be visible from horseback.

And, finally, “orienteering” because you must be able to orient your self on a provided map and find your way around the course. The use of a map and compass, navigating your way around the designated course, identifying landmarks and finding the objective stations is what orienteering is all about.

What C.M.O. is NOT, is an endurance or competitive riding race. In those sports, you follow a set course for a set distance and try to make the best time of all the competitors while getting a good “health” reading for your horse.

In C.M.O. you use your map to pick your route to find all the objective stations following whatever route you think is best to get around the course. Ingenuity, strategy and creativity are all useful.

Like endurance or competitive riding, however, the longer courses can cover many miles over all types of terrain. Common sense says you should have your horse in good shape and conditioned if you plan on riding long distances.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO RIDE A C.M.O.?

First you need a horse. It is, after all, a mounted sport. Any type of equine is allowed. Mules, ponies, show horses, horses off the track and backyard pets are welcome.  Your horse must be at least three years old to compete.

You will also need a compass, small writing pad and pencil.

Other suggested items would be weather appropriate clothing, water, first aid supplies, lunch, and horse water and feed. Not all areas where rides are sponsored have potable water or water for your horse.

Contact Kathy Davis for exact location and details!

No reservations required! Show up and ride the course anytime from 10am – 6pm

(Use to be Bolendar Horse Park)

Full use of Mountain Trail Course and outdoor arena. Overnight Stalls and Camping available.

Please leave no trace…all manure, straw, shavings, hay, etc. needs to be picked up and disposed of before leaving. When you are ready to leave, please notify a staff member and they will check your area and return your haul in fee once cleaned. (Check with staff when signing in, but I believe the haul in fee is separate from the $25 per horse per day fee) 🙂

Call Staci Sherer with questions, per their flier. (503) 812-7688

I (Kasey Omon) will be there with a roster or will arrange for one to be there, but please let me know/text me if you go so I can get you on the roster! My number is 360-561-3773

Our friends at Buffalo Mountain Ranch are hosting a Sip and Paint Night! This is a BYOB event with all art supplies provided.
Space is limited so reach out to Heather Ledbetter with Buffalo Mountain Ranch to pay for your spot.
Please reach out to Heather directly to answer questions about the event. Liesa can answer any questions regarding 40 Something Cowgirls in attendance.

Join our 40 Something Cowgirls as members of Texas Trail Challenge Club spend a weekend testing their skills on miles of trails and obstacles. Please reach out to TTCC directly for reservations, TRCC memberships and fee information.

Cozy up by the fire pit with us! Bring a snack to share and your favorite drink. See y’all there!

Come join us for our September Round Up!
Listing location as Figaro’s again in Grand Mound, but we may update this.

Just a fun time to get together, let’s chat, I’ll bring my laptop so we can add events to the calendar as we talk about them, so bring your event info/ride info to the meeting if you have any you plan on attending. 🙂

Slip those boots on after church and join us for a ride around Lake Abilene!
Be sure to show a negative coggins and pay the $5 fee at the station.
Once you have your pass, you will U-turn back out to the highway and turn left. The lake entrance is on the right side 1 mile up the highway.
See y’all there!

Join us for our October Cowgirl Roundup! Bring your own dinner. We will grab a picnic table and go over upcoming events, schedule our monthly trail ride, game night, lunches and such.

Rochester, WA Chapter

Registration is required and fills up fast! Register at www.flyingmstables.com

10-12, 12-2, and 2-4 times slots

$35 per horse and rider combo

Join our 40 Something Cowgirls as members of Texas Trail Challenge Club spend a weekend testing their skills on miles of trails and obstacles. Please reach out to TTCC directly for reservations, TRCC memberships and fee information.

Our 40 Something Cowgirls are heading out to Nitro Sporthorses to play Aliens and Astronauts with Big Country Equestrian Club in their Fall Show!

Please look for the flyer on FB or reach out to Big Country Equestrian Club about registration and classes.

Join our Cowgirls for a great cause! Hendricks’ Bunco for Breast Cancer is a long time tradition here in Abilene. This year’s theme is the Roaring 20’s!!! Get your flapper dresses ladies!
Our table will have 16 seats. Each of us will pre-pay our chapter Treasurer, Babe Chambers, to secure your spot.
* Registration fee is $35/person paid to Babe Chambers. 16 spots at our table.

Join our 40 Something Cowgirls as members of Texas Trail Challenge Club fine tune their skills in this Fall Riders Clinic. Please reach out to TTCC directly for reservations, TRCC memberships and fee information.

Join our 40 Something Cowgirls as members of Texas Trail Challenge Club spend a weekend testing their skills on miles of trails and obstacles. Please reach out to TTCC directly for reservations, TRCC memberships and fee information.

Come on out for a weekend of celebrating Jesus! Plus, horseback (trail riding and obstacle course), some fellowship, testimonials and a devotional on Sunday.

Please bring proof of a negative Coggins prior to off-loading horse on ranch property. Check in will be @ 2pm on Saturday 26 Oct 2024, check out will be @ 2pm on Sunday 27 Oct 2024. Primitive camping only. You may bring a generator and panels. Lori will assign meal items to bring for supper on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday.

Need/Want a stall for your horse? Please contact Terrie Eldred@ 325-636-7974. Stalls are self-clean and cost is $10. Please let Terrie know if you are bringing a very tall and/or large RV/LQ trailer.

Requesting no alcohol at this event.

Planning to “pass the hat” on Sunday for an offering to Rafter L ranch for allowing us to enjoy the beauty of the ranch and obstacle course.

Looking forward to a fun filled “girls” weekend.

Cozy up by the fire pit with us! Bring a snack to share and your favorite drink. See y’all there!

Join our 40 Something Cowgirls as members of Texas Trail Challenge Club spend a weekend testing their skills on miles of trails and obstacles. Please reach out to TTCC directly for reservations, TRCC memberships and fee information.

For the third year we are making beautiful horse head wreaths for Christmas. All wreaths are 1 of a kind, painted and built by you!
5 spots available.

Rochester, WA Chapter

Introduction to Cattle at Flying M Stables in Olympia, WA, put on by Tracking Y Ranch.

Limited to 20 Spots at $90 per person. Registration is required, non-refundable payment due at registration, (refundable if vendor cancels the event)

Registration closes the Friday a week prior to the Intro to Cattle event, a minimum of 10 riders is needed or date may be cancelled (there will be one event each month, November 2024 through April 2025!)

Check out Tracking Y Ranch or Flying M Stables Facebook pages for updates.

Horse/rider will gain experience of basic cattle maneuvering skills and sorting positions in the confines of a sorting pen. Great for horses and riders new to cattle work.

Please call or text April for registration and payment at 360-481-4366

The Fox Parade of Lights is a beautiful way to bring in the Christmas season! Join us as we light up our horses for a bright and festive parade!
Details as we get closer to the event.

Merry Christmas and let’s celebrate with our Marvelous Maverick Cowgirl sisters!
Barb has opened her home for our annual Christmas party.
Details will be available as we get closer to this event.
This event will also serve as our meeting for December.