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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
30
Sat
Early, Texas Monthly Trail Ride @ Lake Proctor
Mar 30 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Early, Texas.  Monthly Trail Ride

Lake  Protor ride in Comanche is both beautiful and scenic

ride last about an hour and a half and is rated easy with some rocks and sand

Plenty of parking for your truck and trailers

Afterwards  we’ll head over to Miguel’s Mexican Restaurant in Comanche , just a few minutes away …. Lunch is Dutch

current coggins is required

Gainesville, TX Trail Ride @ Platter Flats @ Platter Flats Equestrian Camp
Mar 30 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Platter Flats is a relaxing ride along the shoreline of beautiful Lake Texoma. The trails are wooded and sandy with a delightful stopping place for a packed lunch at Rooster’s Roost, overlooking the lake.

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.

Forsyth GA Spring Trail Ride at Ram Branch Farm in Fort Valley @ Ram Branch Trail Ride
Mar 30 @ 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Ram Branch Farms is having a huge fundraising event on Mar 30th beginning at 11:00.  Farm opens at 9:30.  Let’s all try to go and support them!  Cost is $15.

Ram Branch Farms Equestrian Center is a competitive horseback riding barn that offers both English and Western style training, lessons and showing opportunities. Each year we hold a few fundraising event to keep our cost to our students low for those opportunities. As we all know anything to do with horses is expensive, but our fundraisers have allowed us to keep are cost much lower then others in our area while maintaining our high standards of quality.
This year’s we did our first ever fundraiser trail ride on New Year’s that was open to the public. We hosted it at our farm and offered prizes and raffled off items. It was a great success and everyone has asked us to do another one and we have decided to host another trail ride fundraiser for March 30th 2024 with a rain date of April 13th 2024!
Please join us March 30th 2024. Farm opens at 930 trail ride starts at 11. we have had some great feed back from our first public trail ride and will be offering color coded trails at different lengths so you can pick what works best for you! First ride out at 11am, come back to socialize with raffle drawing at 2pm additional rides after raffle and farm closes at 7pm. We will also have ribbons for your horses red=may kick, green=young maybe unpredictable and Gold = rider is single! We will have ribbons out with signs explaining. This got away from me at the new year’s day trail ride and I even forgot to put a gold ribbon for my own horse 🤦‍♀️ . Alot was learned and we think our second public ride will be even better! If you came to the first ride and haven’t already please fill out our survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GR3G9WV . if you got any swag or won prizes from our first ride make sure to take pictures with it and tag and post! We hope to have the same sponsors and even more for our spring ride!

 

Poolville, TX Bluebonnet Ride @ C-Bar @ C-Bar Stables
Mar 30 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

It is Bluebonnet time in Texas and this ranch never disappoints! Let’s go take a ride and test our sense of adventure while checking out the beautiful landscape that the bluebonnets always create. Bring a lunch with you and we’ll take a picnic along the way.

The owner typically meets us to check Coggins, get release form signed and collect fees.

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

We ride out at 11:00 weather permitting.

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 – Tsali Loops @ Tsali Recreational Area
Apr 4 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Meet at 10am at big boat ramp parking lot. The loops alternate the first of April so Thursday will be Left and Right loops for equine riders. You can bring your trail dogs to Tsali. Bring lunch, snack and drinks, don’t forget bring collapsible bowl & water for dogs & horses.  Make sure you have your park passes up to date

Apr
5
Fri
Greenville, TX – CTCC 3rd Annual Spring Trail Ride @ Cross Trails Cowboy Church
Apr 5 @ 12:00 pm – Apr 7 @ 2:00 pm

Friday – Set up primitive camp at Church (Optional)

Saturday – Ride out 10:30 a.m. – Bring snacks

Meal provided by Church when done (approx. 3:00 p.m.)

Draw Pot Ranch Rodeo – 6:00 p.m.

Sunday – Church Service In Arena 8:45 a.m.

Negative Coggins required.

Apr
6
Sat
Midlothian, TX: Ride at Lake Ray Roberts @ Lake Ray Roberts State Park
Apr 6 all-day

Details TBA

Spanaway, WA: Attending Battle of the Flatlands Endurance Ride
Apr 6 – Apr 7 all-day

Contact [email protected] for roster information.

May be a graphic of map, blueprint and text

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.

Kings Mountain, NC Day Ride @ Latta Plantation
Apr 7 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Latta Plantation Day Ride

6345 Sample Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078

No fee to ride cost; park at the old equestrian center, there are signs, they close after rains. 

No water or restrooms at trailer parking.

Shady trail side is mostly flat terrain and barefoot friendly. Prairie trail has bluestone rocks and mid sized round rocks, so boots or shoes recommended.

Forsyth GA Dauset Trails Ride – Apr 7th (Sun) at 3:00 @ Dauset Trails
Apr 7 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Come join us Apr 7th for hopefully a beautiful Sunday afternoon ride at Dauset Trails beginning at 3:00.  Hope all can make it!

 

Apr
8
Mon
Midlothian, TX: Eclipse Ride @ TBA
Apr 8 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Location TBA – wear eclipse glasses!

Apr
10
Wed
Benbrook, TX Wednesday Ride @ Wyatt Ranch
Apr 10 @ 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.

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
Franklin, NC – Nantahala Natl Forest Big Indian Trail @ Nantahala Forest
Apr 11 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 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
12
Fri
Forsyth GA Mingo Spring Ride Apr 12-14 2024 @ Mingo Trails
Apr 12 – Apr 14 all-day

Hope all can join us at Mingo Trails for a great “Spring” weekend!  No reservations, but first come – first serve!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apr
13
Sat
Benbrook, TX Saturday Ride @ Cartwright Park
Apr 13 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

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.

Apr
14
Sun
Abilene, TX- Trail Ride @ Kemper Ranch
Apr 14 @ 2:00 pm

Annalise has invited us to ride her family ranch! Kemper Ranch has some rocky areas and opportunity to play in the water. Can’t wait to see y’all on this beautiful spring time ride!
Please reach out for the address.

Apr
18
Thu
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!

Apr
20
Sat
Columbia Basin, WA – 3rd Saturday Trail Ride @ WE Johnson Park
Apr 20 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Every 3rd Saturday Meet up at WE Johnson Park for a nice Ride.

 

Foot in Stirup at 10 am

Benbrook, TX Saturday Ride @ High Hope Ranch
Apr 20 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Come ride this beautiful Ranch in Glen Rose and explore the amazing Twin Falls Trail.  It is magical.

Neptune NJ Beach Day on the Jersey Shore @ Island Beach State Park
Apr 20 @ 11:00 am – 5:30 pm

This is a ticketed event

Ride #1                4/20 Ride——-> SOLD OUT

Ride#2                 4/27 Ride—–

******Horse guest list>—-each horse must have paid the $20 fee to enter the gate******

Bring as many riders as you please at no fee.

Light refreshments will be provided.

All event fees goes to the Special Permit Use and to help Support 40 Somethings Cowgirls Neptune, NJ Chapter for future events and special donations!

$10 prepaid via venmo/zelle/paypal will hold your horses numbered spot/ non refundable

Whether pending—-we will be watching the weather closely…if its a blow rainy stormy weather event will be cancelled

3-4 days prior to date of event one of  our cowgirls will call you to collect the remaining $10 prior to the date of event then your good to go on the guest list…Spaces are limited to 20 horses /day so we do offer a cancellation list and waiting list for our next rides to be offered to those on a first come serve basis. Many really want the chance to ride the shoreline horseback and or just enjoy seeing them even interacting with them.

Whether a equestrian or not, a member or not take the ride out to join us on this very special event making many dreams come true to ride the Jersey Shore ! Open to photographers!

 

Apr
21
Sun
Gainesville, TX Dogwood Bloom Trail Ride @ Caddo Grasslands @ Bois D'Arc Trailhead @ Caddo Grasslands
Apr 21 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

The dogwoods are blooming at Caddo Grasslands!! #1, its a lovely time to ride at Caddo AND did I mention the dogwoods? #2, If you wait too long to go ride out there, when it gets hot, the horse flies get vicious. So come enjoy the Grasslands now while its beautiful.

Apr
24
Wed
Benbrook, TX Wednesday Ride @ Rocky Creek Park
Apr 24 @ 11:00 pm – Apr 25 @ 2:00 pm

Hopefully the trails will be dry enough by now.  We ride out at 11:00 weather and trail conditions permitting.

Apr
27
Sat
Neptune NJ Beach Day on the Jersey Shore @ Island Beach State Park
Apr 27 @ 11:00 am – 5:30 pm

This is a ticketed event

Ride #1                4/20 Ride——-> SOLD OUT

Ride#2                 4/27 Ride—–

******Horse guest list>—-each horse must have paid the $20 fee to enter the gate******

Bring as many riders as you please at no fee.

Light refreshments will be provided.

All event fees goes to the Special Permit Use and to help Support 40 Somethings Cowgirls Neptune, NJ Chapter for future events and special donations!

$10 prepaid via venmo/zelle/paypal will hold your horses numbered spot/ non refundable

Whether pending—-we will be watching the weather closely…if its a blow rainy stormy weather event will be cancelled

3-4 days prior to date of event one of  our cowgirls will call you to collect the remaining $10 prior to the date of event then your good to go on the guest list…Spaces are limited to 20 horses /day so we do offer a cancellation list and waiting list for our next rides to be offered to those on a first come serve basis. Many really want the chance to ride the shoreline horseback and or just enjoy seeing them even interacting with them.

Whether a equestrian or not, a member or not take the ride out to join us on this very special event making many dreams come true to ride the Jersey Shore ! Open to photographers!

 

Apr
28
Sun
Benbrook, TX Sunday Trail Ride @ SIX-O Ranch
Apr 28 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Come and join us as we ride this beautiful 1600 are ranch in Cleburne.  We ride out at 11:00 weather and trail conditions permitting.

May
1
Wed
Kings Mountain, NC Day Ride @ Woods Ferry Recreational Area
May 1 @ 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

Woods Ferry Recreational Area    Day Ride 

Meet at 9:30, ride out by 10:00. 

TrailHead is easiest found by putting Buck’s Grave Road, Chester, SC in your GPS. You will take Woods Ferry Road to get to Buck’s Grave Rd. This will take you to the gravel road that goes to the trailhead. No restroom nor water at trailhead. 

Located in western Chester County, lies within a beautiful wooded floodplain surrounded by upland pine woods and maturing hardwood forests. Some hills and a few rocky/rooty areas. Boots or shoes recommended.

May
3
Fri
Belfair, WA – Attend Olympic Chapter BCHW Campout &Trail Ride at BBQ Flats @ BBQ Flats Campground
May 3 @ 9:00 am – May 4 @ 5:00 pm

More details to be provided by Olympic Chapter BCHW and post will be updated. Please check back here!

Camping is free on DNR land, but may need Discover Pass.

Here’s info on directions to, camping, and riding at BBQ Flats: https://hollyblogsheradventures.blogspot.com/2023/07/bruce-tropple-indian-camp-and-bbq-flats.html?fbclid=IwAR1wMdxxaU0jRvzaj5DFsEJe6GRtRzTx8xcNgcTYVMRG0hIjAM7xf7DVRco

May
4
Sat
Columbia Basin, WA – May BMMO @ Madame Dorian @ Madame Dorian
May 4 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Mounted orienteering is one of the most challenging and exciting equestrian sports! It is similar to a treasure hunt that tests your horsemanship and map and compass skills.
Bring a compass, hit the trail with friends and enjoy the hunt!
No Alcohol, dogs or smoking are permitted horses and/mules must be at least 3 years of age
Contact: Heather Moorman: 509-947-7792
                 Kris Hand: 509-551-9884
                 Gary Westergard: 509-572-7452
                 Tawney Carrier 509-979-5314
May
5
Sun
Benbrook TX -Monthly Trail Ride @ Dutch Branch Park
May 5 @ 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.

May
10
Fri
McMinnville Oregon Elijah Bristow day ride @ Elijah Bristow, Elijah Bristow State Park
May 10 @ 12:02 am – 1:02 am

Come, join us for a day ride in Dexter, Oregon at Elijah

May
16
Thu
Spanaway, WA: Attending 2024 Cross State Ride @ Palouse to Cascades
May 16 – Jun 1 all-day

Please visit https://www.johnwaynetrailride.com/rideinformation to learn more about the 2024 Cross State Ride.

40SC Bev Court will have the roster.

May
18
Sat
Columbia Basin, WA – 3rd Saturday Trail Ride @ WE Johnson Park
May 18 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Every 3rd Saturday Meet up at WE Johnson Park for a nice Ride.

 

Foot in Stirup at 10 am

Ball Ground Ga Trail ride: Chickamauga National Battlefield @ Chickamauga National Battlefield
May 18 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Contact host for more info.

Benbrook, TX -Saturday Ride @ Trophy Club Pk
May 18 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

We ride out at 11:00 weather permitting.  Lunch after at Hat Creek Cattle Co.  This is a very easy trail, very sandy.

May
19
Sun
Kings Mountain, NC Day Ride @ Woods Ferry Recreational Area
May 19 @ 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

Woods Ferry Recreational Area    Day Ride 

Meet at 9:30, ride out by 10:00. 

TrailHead is easiest found by putting Buck’s Grave Road, Chester, SC in your GPS. You will take Woods Ferry Road to get to Buck’s Grave Rd. This will take you to the gravel road that goes to the trailhead. No restroom nor water at trailhead. 

Located in western Chester County, lies within a beautiful wooded floodplain surrounded by upland pine woods and maturing hardwood forests. Some hills and a few rocky/rooty areas. Boots or shoes recommended.

May
31
Fri
Farmersville TX @ Ebenezer State Park Trail Ride @ Ebenezer State Park
May 31 – Jun 2 all-day

We have another Trail Ride Weekend organized by Trail Boss, Linda Deas.  According to Linda, this is a very beautiful park to ride in and enjoy!!!  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.  This Park has hookups that must be reserved at www.Reservations.gov.  Please contact Linda with any questions!!

Ebenezer is another Federal Park Property.  You can purchase a Lifetime Senior Membership Discount Card at www.Reservations.gov, or several other Memberships to pick from!

Jun
2
Sun
Salem, OR Attending Forest Grove Ranch Ride @ Forest Grove Ranch Ride
Jun 2 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
The annual 2023 FGRR Cherry Grove Prize Ride is on!
ITS FACEBOOK OFFICIAL!!!!
If you’ve been “all ears” waiting to hear news on the ride, they finally have it for you!
This year’s prize ride will be SUNDAY JUNE 2nd!!!
First rider out at 9, last rider out at NOON.
They will offer snacks and drinks for sale. They had a good year last year, but they’re still not ready to go full food mode.
Please come and join for a fun day of trail-riding and prize winning!!!!

Benbrook TX -Monthly Trail Ride @ Dutch Branch Park
Jun 2 @ 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.

Jun
7
Fri
Troup, TX: Train Robber Ranch Weekend @ Train Robber Ranch
Jun 7 @ 12:00 pm – Jun 9 @ 12:00 pm

Come join us for a fun filled weekend at Train Robber Ranch in Rusk, TX! Arrive Friday go home Sunday! We will have beds for up to 15 people and 5 LQ plug ins. Contact Brittany at (903) 573-3213 for more info on what to expect and cost. Must RSVP by May 1st!

Jun
8
Sat
Kings Mountain, NC Day Ride @ Kings Mountain
Jun 8 @ 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

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.

Jun
15
Sat
Columbia Basin, WA – 3rd Saturday Trail Ride @ WE Johnson Park
Jun 15 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Every 3rd Saturday Meet up at WE Johnson Park for a nice Ride.

 

Foot in Stirup at 10 am

Jun
21
Fri
Columbia Basin, WA – June BMMO @ Mt. Adams @ Mt Adams Horse Camp
Jun 21 @ 8:00 am – Jun 23 @ 4:00 pm
Mounted orienteering is one of the most challenging and exciting equestrian sports! It is similar to a treasure hunt that tests your horsemanship and map and compass skills.
Bring a compass, hit the trail with friends and enjoy the hunt!
No Alcohol, dogs or smoking are permitted horses and/mules must be at least 3 years of age
Contact: Karen Wilcox 509-301-5045
                 Jenny Orvis 509-308-8882