Calendar

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Mar
7
Thu
Franklin, NC – Standing Indian Trail Ride @ Cannon Rd, parking, Chattahoochee Nat'l Forest
Mar 7 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Meet at Hurricane Creek Parking Area at 10am, and we will ride out up Hurrican Creek or to Albert Mountain. Bring plenty of drinks, snacks, luft, and horsey treats.  Standing Indian National FOrest is off Hwy 64 Between Franklin and Hayesville. Contact Tammy for any questions

Benbrook TX – TRR Weekend @ Train Robber Ranch
Mar 7 @ 2:00 pm – Mar 10 @ 12:00 pm

Join us for a weekend at Train Robbers Ranch in beautiful East Texas! For additional information on area sites and activities, visit the website. We will take food to cook on site and will determine what to take closer to time. http://Www.trainrobberranch.com

Mar
8
Fri
Gainesville, TX Monthly Roundup @ County Seat Kitchen & Cocktails
Mar 8 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Its Roundup time! We’re trying a new place in a favorite old location! Join us for drinks, dinner, and chatting about all things horsey! Bring $2 for the raffle and ideas for some fun trouble to get into.

Benbrook TX – The American @ Globe Life Field
Mar 8 @ 7:00 pm – Mar 9 @ 8:00 pm

Join us for an entire weekend of western fun! For more details, visit http://Www.AmericanRodeo.com
Tickets available on the website as well as the full schedule are available on the website.

take a selfie to add yourself to the roster!

Mar
9
Sat
Franklin, NC – Eastonelle Horse & Tack Sale @ Eastonelle Sale Barn, Toccoa Ga.
Mar 9 @ 6:00 pm – 11:30 pm

Eastonelle Tack Sale & Horse Auction.

Tack Sale starts at 5pm

Horse Sale Auction starts at 7pm

Restaurant onsite, they have the best burgers in town. Bring hubby & the kids and enjoy a night out

Mar
13
Wed
Benbrook, TX Wednesday Trail Ride @ Holiday Park
Mar 13 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

We ride out at 11:00 weather permitting.

Benbrook TX – Attending Hat Decorating Class @ Southern Honey Giftique
Mar 13 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Felt Hat Decorating Class
March 13th at 6:30pm
$55 per person

Southern Honey Giftique
252 W Main Street Suite B
Azle, TX 76020

Cash or Venmo ONLY @JoAnna-Johnson-26

All spots are non refundable and you must pay to hold your spot.

Wendy will have several hat colors to pick from the night of the event. She will also bring tons of ribbons, feathers, trinkets to choose the perfect combination.
A new Azle green hat option is also available 💚

 

limited Space!!! Venmo without confirming phone number and put “Hat Class” in the memo line

Mar
16
Sat
Franklin NC – Round Up Meeting @ Cupboard Cafe
Mar 16 @ 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 – 3rd Annual Macon County Coggins Clinic @ Macon County Fairgrounds
Mar 16 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

3rd Annual Coggins clinic for Macon and surrounding counties. Dr. Jessica Scruggs, DVM will provide services. cowgirls will assistance to horse owners and Dr. Jessica. will assist with paperwork and handling of horses.

Benbrook, TX BBQ Lunch @ Cooper Barbeque
Mar 16 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Come one come all and get your BBQ on and bring the hubbies, the kiddos and the grands for Coopers BBQ before the big parade!

Benbrook TX – Cowtown Goes Green Parade @ Fort Worth Stockyards
Mar 16 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Parade starts at 4 pm and a current coggins is require s to participate. We will be in white shirts, black 40SC vests, black hats and Kelly green bandanas!

add as much green to that as you can!

Parade trailer parking in lot 5. Check in by 2:30!

Mar
17
Sun
Benbrook, TX – LOCATION CHANGE Trail Ride @ Cartwright Park
Mar 17 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

NEW DATE AND LOCATION FOR THE TRINITY RIDE NOW AT CARTWRIGHT PK ON SUNDAY

Mar
19
Tue
Franklin, NC – MCHA meeting
Mar 19 @ 6:00 pm – 8:45 pm

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

Benbrook TX – Attending Song Release Party @ The Meat Board
Mar 19 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Join us as we support our favorite songwriter- Matt Songbird Jones and the release of 3 new songs! The ticket includes heavy D’OEUVRES but it is BYOB.

tickets available at http://Www.themeatboard.com

Mar
20
Wed
Benbrook, TX Wednesday Ride @ Rocky Creek Park
Mar 20 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Come and join us!  We ride out at 11:00 weather permitting.

Benbrook, TX Shopping & Lunch @ Stone's Throw Farm
Mar 20 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us for lunch and shopping in support of this family owned, unique, organic market less than a mile from the trail head.  Lots of home made breads, organic meats, veggies and canned goods.

Mar
21
Thu
Benbrook, TX Movie Night @ Hulen Movie Tavern
Mar 21 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

We will be seeing Dune part II at the Hulen Movie Tavern at 6:30ish as of this posting the theater does not have a specific time.  I will update and post on GM when the theater has a scheduled time.  We can get our tickets when we get there.

Mar
22
Fri
Benbrook TX – LOCATION CHANGE Rutledge Patient Trail Ride @ Holiday Park
Mar 22 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

LOCATION CHANGE due to weather- access the parking lot off of Pearl Ranch Road from 377.

Come join us as we assist Rutledge clients enjoy the benefits of equine therapy. We will not be riding, but will be assisting young adults who are undergoing cancer treatments. Whether riding the trails or grooming horses, we need cowgirls there to help.

Patients will book through Rutledge at the direction of their medical advisers.

Benbrook TX- Exhibit Opening @ National Cowgirl Museum
Mar 22 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Join us at our favorite museum as we celebrate the opening of a new exhibit at the museum. Light bites. RSVP to the museum if you are a member. [email protected]

Mar
23
Sat
Midland,Tx.-Bake Sale @ Tractor Supply
Mar 23 @ 8:30 am – 12:30 pm

The cowgirl annual bake sale to raise money for our t-shirt sale for Autism Awareness.  There will be lots of goodies and maybe even a few non food items.  Come out and support us, supporting a special cause.

Franklin, NC – Fants Grove, Butch Kennedy Trailhead @ Fants Grove
Mar 23 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Fants Grove, Clemson
Butch Kennedy Trailhead parking lot, behind arena
Meet at 8am at Chevron stateline, then head over to SC to Buck Kennedy Trailhead horse parking lot
Bring coggins
Bring drinks, lunch, snacks, & horsey treats
Gainesville, TX Trail Ride @ Hickory Creek WMA @ Hickory Creek WMA (4 Corners)
Mar 23 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Hickory Creek WMA is a beautifully rugged, fun place to ride. The trails are now well marked and clear. You DO need a conservation pass to ride there, unless you already have an OK hunting or fishing license.

Benbrook, TX Saturday Ride @ LBJ GRASSLANDS/TADRA TRAIL HEAD
Mar 23 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

We ride out at 11 o’clock, weather permitting,  PARKING AT LBJ TADRA POINT TRAIL HEAD

Mar
27
Wed
Benbrook, TX LOCATION CHANGE @ Holiday PK
Mar 27 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

We ride out at 11:00 weather permitting.  Lunch at Woodys afterward. PARK CLOSED RIDE MOVED TO HOLIDAY PK 6000 Pearl Ranch Rd, Benbrook

Benbrook, TX Shuffleboard & BurgersLOCATION CHANGE @ Woody's Bar & Grill
Mar 27 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Shuffleboard and Burgers at Woody’s after the ride. LOCATION CHANGE

Mar
28
Thu
Franklin, NC – Cannon Rd Ride @ Cannon Rd, Chattahoochee National Forest
Mar 28 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Day trail ride off Cannon Rd & FR 92E- Chattahoochee National Forest, Toccoa, Ga. –  meet at 10am, saddle up and head out exploring the endless trails, waterfalls,  and forest roads. Bring lunch, snacks, and water. Dogs allowed in this area. Trails are easy and shoes not needed here.

Mar
29
Fri
Benbrook TX – Movie Night @ Clearfork AMC
Mar 29 @ 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm

Everyone buy a ticket and let’s go see “Arthur the King”!

free parking and food and adult beverages available for purchase!

 

Mar
30
Sat
Benbrook TX – Magna Wave Event @ Lazy U Stables
Mar 30 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Spa day for the horses! Cost is $2 per minute, on average, a max of 30 minutes per horse. Cash or check. Text for a reservation for your horse as slots are limited. We will book you and give you an approximate arrival time.

817-614-6392 for a time slot.

Gainesville, TX Trail Maintenance @ Big Mineral @ Big Mineral Equestrian Camp
Mar 30 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Jump on your horse or mule and have some fun while also helping to maintain the trails at Big Mineral. Bring some loppers and a snack. Big Mineral is a pretty rugged ride with some fairly steep hills. Its not rocky though and your steed can go barefoot. Also, theres no fee to ride there.

Franklin, NC – Whetstone Day Ride @ Whetstone Rocky Gap, parking area
Mar 30 @ 10:30 am – 5:00 pm

Meet at Whetstone parking area at 10:30, we’ll saddle up ride out to Adeline and possibly cross river if super low, if not we’ll make loop and go out through Spring house, climb the ridge and head back to parking area. 5 to 6 hr ride so bring food, lunch, snacks, and a lot of water. Trails are easy to moderate in difficulty.

Call or message me or Lynda Palmet for info.

Mar
31
Sun
Franklin, NC – Willis Knob @ Earls Ford , Willis Knob
Mar 31 @ 10:30 am – 4:00 pm

Meet at Whetstone Parking lot at 10:30, we’ll cross the river at Earls Ford into Georgia and ride entire big loop on Georgia side. We’ll follow river trail from Adeline and back down to Earls for crossing back over river back into South Carolina and back 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

Benbrook, TX CANCELED Sunday Ride @ SIX-O Ranch
Mar 31 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

The ranch is closed for Easter.

Apr
3
Wed
Benbrook, TX Wednesday Ride @ Holiday Park
Apr 3 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Come and join us for our Wednesday ride through the woods around beautiful Lake Benbrook.  This is an easy trail and a little bit rocky in spots.

Apr
4
Thu
Franklin, NC – Nantahala Natl Forest Big Indian Trail @ Nantahala Forest
Apr 4 @ 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

Apr
6
Sat
Midland, Tx- Broken Horn Sorting @ Broken Horn Arena
Apr 6 – Apr 7 all-day

Get ready to chase some cows in Midland!  Time and entry will be determined, but save the date.  The venue will be the Broken Horn in Midland.

Benbrook, TX Obstacle Course @ Branded Cross Cowboy Church
Apr 6 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Come join us for the 1st Annual Obstacle course contest with Booths, tack swap, concessions, prizes, raffle and more. Registration starts at 8 AM Contest begins at 9 and goes till 5.  Should be a LOT of fun.

Gainesville,TX Attending Celebration Of Life Trail Ride for Peggie Redhorse Kimberlins @ TADRA @ LBJ Grasslands
Apr 6 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

We’re honoring the life of a great Cowgirl. We’ll be having her favorite trail ride lunch after, bologna sandwiches. I think someone is smoking a bologna. So bring a potluck dish to share.

Apr
7
Sun
Benbrook TX -Monthly Trail Ride @ Dutch Branch Park
Apr 7 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

We ride out promptly at 10am! Trailer parking behind the Benbrook Stables. turn on Stevens Road to access (right off 377-Dutch Branch Park entrance) then left on Lake Shore.

Lunch after at 3 Parrots. Dutch treat.

Benbrook TX Monthly Meeting @ 3 Parrots
Apr 7 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Dutch treat lunch and meeting. Join us at 3 Parrots and meet the gang!

Apr
8
Mon
Benbrook TX – Eclipse Party @ Casa de Smith
Apr 8 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Come watch the eclipse with us! We will have glasses, but if you have extras, please bring them. The eclipse will pass directly over Ennis!

byob and bring snacks to share!

Apr
10
Wed
Benbrook, TX – RAINED OUT Wednesday Ride @ Cartwright Park
Apr 10 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Rained out. Sorry ! Cartwright park is near downtown Weatherford.  It is part of Rails to Trails.  It is NOT in Mineral Wells.  When you turn on to Cartwright Pk Rd.  Look to your left and turn into where you see a guard shack.

paved parking.

Benbrook TX – Participating in 2024 Virtual Tevis Cup Ride @ Virtual Ride
Apr 10 @ 9:09 pm – Jul 21 @ 10:09 pm

Time to start riding, cowgirls! We have a team for the 2024 Virtual Tevis Cup ! To get on the roster, we need your name, current 40SC member number and the bib number assigned to you through the sign up link below, in addition to the total mileage ridden. If you do not have a horse, you can also participate by walking/ running the 100 miles.
You can screen shot the app with your mileage, in addition to the sign up response with your bib number. There will be one roster for this event!

if you would like some support for your efforts, you are welcome to join the Benbrook Team! Team name “Fabulous Disasters” and the password is “Benbrook1”

https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=93635&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

Apr
11
Thu
Benbrook, TX Caney Mt Adventure @ Caney Mountain Horse Camp
Apr 11 @ 7:00 am – Apr 17 @ 8:00 am

Caney Mountain Horse Camp in approx an 8 hour drive from Fort Worth. There are numerous videos on YouTube featuring Caney Mountain and all that it has to offer.  It will be magnificent with all of the Spring foliage.  This is a great opportunity to challenge yourself and your mount.  They have guides and trails for all levels of riders.  YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN RESERVATIONS.   There is a restaurant at the camp. It is near Big Flat.  You will see a sign that says Leatherwood Wilderness and another sign that says 1118. Directions are on their website campsites are $30.00 per night no hook ups available generator only.   uncovered stalls are $10 per night covered are $20 Water is available and there is a bath house.

Apr
13
Sat
Gainesville, TX Ada Mule Sale @ Pontotoc County Agri-Plex
Apr 13 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Saturday sale starts at 9 am with wagons, trailers, antiques, & farm equipment. Consignment mules start an hour after that. If anyone is interested in more, Thursday @ 4pm is a trail competition & Friday is the tack sale

Franklin, NC – Robbinsville Community Coggins Clinic @ Midway Tire & Automotive
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Robbinsville Community Coggins clinic for Graham and surrounding counties. Dr. Jessica Scruggs, DVM will provide services. cowgirls will assistance horse owners and Dr. Jessica.  We provide all advertising, forms, chairs, canopies, and tables, and will assist with paperwork and handling of horses. Bring your big trailers for comfort and bathroom facilities.  This is another community volunteer project so I hope all you cowgirls can come. Please wear your Cowgirls shirts or pink shirts to represent out 40SC chapter

This clinic will be in a large parking lot at Midway Tire and Automotive 185 Sweetwater Rd, Robbinsville, NC

 

We will meet at Hot Spot in Franklin or New Ingles and convoy over the mountains.

Please contact me or Lynda for details

Benbrook, TX – Saturday Ride @ Wyatt Ranch
Apr 13 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Come ride with us through the cedars at Wyatt Ranch in Glen Rose.  This is a fairly easy trail with creek crossing and some ups and downs.

Apr
14
Sun
Franklin, NC – Albert Mntn @ Tsali Recreational Area
Apr 14 @ 10:30 am – 5:30 pm

Meet at Hurricane Creek campground – we will ride up to Albert Mountain.Bring lunch, snack and drinks, don’t forget bring collapsible bowl & water for dogs & horses.  Trail dogs allowed, easy to moderate trail because of altitude changes. Footing firm packed old forest road

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

Apr
18
Thu
Benbrook, TX Lunch at Woody’s @ Woody's Bar & Grill
Apr 18 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Come meet us for Burgers and a Beer (or Coke) at Woody’s after our ride.

Benbrook, TX Thursday Ride @ Mineral Wells State Park
Apr 18 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Mineral Wells State park is a very easy ride.  Come and join us!