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You will need reservations for Sheep Springs, Camping area
Also, you will need to bring Some kind of bee repellent
We usually do a potluck after our day rides with some crazy cowgirls and some great cooks
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.
Meet at New Ingles Parking lot, then caravan over to Cataloochee Valley. Meet at Cataloochee Parking area by 10am . recommend shoes or boots for trails, some are rocky, believe there are water crossings. Vickie is going to show us the trails. Bring water, snacks, and lunch. I do not know length of trails.
remember you need parking decal or daily parking pass
Come meet us at the McKinney Stables off 380 and come get donuts in downtown McKinney.
Meet us at 10:00am and be ready to ride out by 10:30am. We will ride to Donuts R More at 101 N. Mcdonald St. STE 101, McKinney, TX 75069. After donuts, we will ride through downtown McKinney and enjoy the weather and the small town downtown atmosphere.
LBJ Grasslands ride. Approx 9 miles. Some of the girls may go ride Saturday and spend the night. You will have to coordinate Saturday on GroupMe. Sunday’s ride out time is 10:00. The difficulty level is a 2.5. Kristin Jaffe will be trail guide Sunday. She knows LBJ very well. Her contact info is here.
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 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.
We pack up and head to TBarS on October 3rd!! This is one of our favorite places to camp! If you haven’t made it a point to go, you really should. We normally have so many going that we reserve the entire campsite. However, this year there were only 10 spots available out of the 16 and I believe we have filled those already. So, if you want to join us let us know and we can see if we can add you to our campsite or see if they had someone back out on their reservations.
We usually try to caravan so we will make plans for that the closer we get.
Book your cabin/camping sights at https://sites.google.com/view/bchsc/events
Contact host Judy Henson to see how many from our chapter are going.
It’s Fall ya’ll!
Join us for a beautiful Fall morning ride at Bennington Lake in Walla Walla.
https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/bennington-lake
Check out the link if you are not familiar with this place. TrailMeister also has a great write up on it.
The trails are easy and the views pretty!
Boot in stirrup at 10:00am Cowgirls only but if you have a friend who may be interested in joining, bring them along.
Had such a great time last year, doing this again! See the official event on the Walterboro SC 40something page for costs and details, or contact Robin Phillips at (803) 729-0272 between 6pm and 9pm.
Friday 6pm – meet and greet at the Pavilion
Saturday 10 am – ride out, option to do a short 2-1/2 hr ride or longer 4-1/2 ride (pack a lunch!) raffle at 3:30pm (must be present) 6pm catered meal
Sunday 10 am – ride on your own
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.
RIDE UPDATE: We will be joining the GAHA (Georgia Arabian Horse Association) on Oct 5th for their Fall Ride rather than riding on Sep 28th as originally planned. Ride will be at the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers GA on Saturday, Oct 5th meeting at 9:00 in the Steeplechase Field across from the hotel and riding out at 10:00. Alisia Waxman will lead the ride. Cost is $25 for non GAHA members and $20 for GAHA members with lunch provided. There will be an endurance clinic beginning at 1:00 as well. Should be a FUN, FUN day!
Must pre-register at the following site by Oct 2nd:
3813ec_37d8876a2ed242d3bc711555e7b89795.pdf (georgia-arabian.com)
Address is 1996 Centennial Olympic Parkway Conyers, GA 30013
Trail Map Link:
Stephenville chapter is doing an overnighter at the NRS Event Center and bunkhouse. Ride the grasslands Saturday 10/5…shopping at NRS…dinner in Decatur and ride Sunday 10/6. Then head home. Stalls are available at NRS center…$25 for 12×12 covered or $20 for 10×10 uncovered. To reserve a stall call (940) 627-3949
Meet at Towstring horse parking area at 9:30 – There are several options to ride long and short rides. Recommend shoes or boots. There are numerous watering holes and crossings. Bring snacks, lunch, and a lot of water. Riders can go up to Steel Bridge/Cabin Flats and back, or others can go up to Grassy Flats or higher up to Charlie Bunion or wherever they want to stop and return down the mountain.
Join us for our 3rd Annual trip to the Cattleman’s Classic @ Ribeye Roundup! Great fun to watch the Cook-Off and great food to enjoy after! Meet us on the square and we will have a group seating area to enjoy the festivities! Price per Ticket has dropped from $35 to $20 with a new format. You will now be able to select samples from preferred Cooks!!
Proceeds of the event will benefit to NETBIO – The Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization (NETBIO) is a group of independent cow/calf producers and agribusiness representatives working together to enhance the beef industry in Northeast Texas. NETBIO works in conjunction with the Texas A&M- Commerce and the AgriLife Office in Sulphur Springs.
Here is the Ticket purchase link: (You may have to copy and put in your own browser.)
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Join us after the Cattleman’s Classic @ Ribeye Roundup for a open-air concert by Bobby Irwin!
We ride out promptly at 9 am! Trailer parking behind the Benbrook Stables. turn on Stevens Road to access (right off 377-Dutch Branch Park entrance) then left on Lake Shore.
be prepared to swim with your horse!
Lunch after at 3 Parrots. Dutch treat.
Come and join us for a 7 mile ride along the lake side. Difficulty level 1.5. We ride out at 10:00. Looking forward to seeing you!
Calling all Cowgirls…. Come join us for the final Long Ear Benefit ride. This will be the final trail ride that benefits the Ben Richey Boys Ranch in memory of the founder, Bob Grice.. It’s all primatve camping, but there is water troughs for horse, port-a-potties and showers for humans. 3 hot chuck wagon style meals served on Saturday with an auction Saturday evening. Sunday morning breakfast and worship services for anyone wanting to attend. All are welcomed, and encouraged to attend. It’s 60 dollars at the gate, and that covers your meals, coffee, and entry fees in any “games” going on. Please contact Luann Grimes at” 325-207-2509 so she can get an accurate head count…
NEW DATE FOR WORKSHOP: Oct 12-13 2024 
Enjoy a fantastic weekend working with Carson James! Come see why Carson is considered to be one of the few with a ‘total package’ approach. He says, “Horsemanship is the one and only method that will work for every horse.” Learn how to adjust your ask and timing, better read your horse, get to your horse’s mind, and improve your relationship to obtain better results. Learn techniques to deal with most any problem and how to avoid them. Come laugh, meet new friend and become a better horseman, all while spending a weekend with your horse! What could be better?
Two days of hands-on small group sessions both groundwork and mounted.
■DATE: Oct 12-13, 2024 8am – 5pm (horse time)
■LOCATION:
Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center
Newton County Agriculture Center
720 FFA FHA Camp Rd, Covington, GA 30014
■PARTICIPANT: $750
▪︎ All Participants that have paid at least $750 by deadline (TBD) will receive a FREE Weekend Stall AND a FREE Dinner with Carson IF we have at least 15 participants paid in full by the Final Deadline. (Grab a friend and team up!)
▪︎Final Deadline: ALL FEES AND OPTIONAL PAYMENTS dates TBD.
Participant Form – Please copy for each person and return via mail or email [email protected]
■AUDITOR: Pre-paid Auditors accepted through date TBD.
▪︎Pre-paid fee is $25/day per person.
☆This year we are also opening the opportunity for Pre-paid Auditors to join us for our Dinner with Carson! See Additional Information below.
▪︎Fee at the Clinic $30/day
Auditor Form – Please copy for each person and return via mail or email [email protected]
■CONTACT INFORMATION: Please contact Elizabeth Waelde or Donna Smith for more information or questions:
▪︎Email – [email protected]
▪︎Phone – Elizabeth (706) 819-8047 – leave voice-mail or text
– Donna (706) 818-0772 – text only
■ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
▪︎Gates open for clinic at 7am. Clinic starts at 8am.
▪︎Final Deadline for receipt of ALL FEES TBD.
▪︎All fees are non-refundable, but they are transferable.
▪︎All dogs must be under control at all times.
▪︎A Silent Auction will be held each day.
▪︎ Stall Fee: $35/Weekend Includes 3 bags of shavings. Additional bags $8/each.
▪︎Food-
☆Lunch will be available on site for Participants through pre-orders only. $8 per meal and must be paid by TBD. There are eating places nearby for those wishing other options.
☆Dinner with Carson: Our Saturday night Dinner will be open to ALL Pre-paid PARTICIPANTS AND AUDITORS. Participants & their companion $20 each, Auditors $25 each. Fees must be received by TBD date.
Lodging-
◇Bunkhouse lodging is available on site but space is very limited. Four bunks per room. Bring your own linens. $20/per person- per night.
◇Dry Camping – generators are welcome. $25/night
◇Hotels are available nearby in Covington, GA or Jackson, GA,
■PAYMENT available through Zelle, Cash App, Check or Money Order.
This clinic is run by Lone Star Equine Solutions at Cedar Creek Run in Greenville.
Cost:$150 a rider with a Non refundable $50 deposit. Deposit must be made prior to clinic by cashapp, zelle, or venmo. Call or text Lauren Milster @ 214-862-0638 to register. Lunch will be provided.
This clinic will be teaching your horse respect and obstacle training from the ground. This will enhance your relationship, communication, and trust between you and your horse.
Mounted certified instructors: David & Terri Rogers, Brett Copin, Lauren Milster
**Negative coggins required**
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.
Let’s join up with Brazos Trails Cowboy Church for a trail ride at the Grasslands. The ride will start at TADRA, and we will do the yellow trail, roughly 9 miles.
Tsali Recreational Arena – Trail Ride Left Loops. Remember you have to pay for daily parking online or in an envelope at the Kiosk. Bring plenty of snacks and water for a full day of fun and riding. Meet at large parking area at boat ramp. You can bring trail dogs to Tsali
Come meet us at the McKinney Stables off 380 and come get donuts in downtown McKinney.
Meet us at 10:00am and be ready to ride out by 10:30am. We will ride to Donuts R More at 101 N. Mcdonald St. STE 101, McKinney, TX 75069. After donuts, we will ride through downtown McKinney and enjoy the weather and the small town downtown atmosphere.
C Bar Ranch is one of our favorite places to go! This is a weekend trip but you can come for a day or stay for the weekend. You must call Ms Martha to make reservations for a campsite. 254-749-6962 [email protected]. Difficulty level is between a 2 & a 3. There are lots of trails. Should make for a very fun weekend.
Prize Ride $20 Obstacle Challenge $15 Both $30
Potluck, snacks, and awards at 3:00 pm
Weekend campout available – Discover Pass required
Costume contest, 50/50 drawing, Silent Auction, Gift Certificates
Obstacle Challenge: Try your horse handling skills at 5 different challenges along the ride. Prizes awarded to top 3 scores.
Join us for the W.E. Stampede Trail Ride at Trace Trails in Athens, TX. We will be meeting at the field at 9:30am. Bring a cooler or sack lunch and we will eat either on the trail or when we are done.
$5 per person at time of entry.
*cash, check, or PayPal only*
**FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT WADE EARP THROUGHFACEBOOK MESSENGER**
*If you are riding one of Wade’s horses, please make arrangements with him ahead of time and be at the barn by 8:00am to help get ready and load.
*subject to change based on weather*
See website for day riding rate.
Meet at Whetstone parking area at 10:00, 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 for info.
Hope all can join us at Cedar Ridge Ranch in Senoia on Oct 20th at 2:00 (NOTE: Ride was pushed back to Oct 20th from Oct 5th due to our ride at Conyers Equestrian Park with GAHA on the 5th & Carson James Workshop on Oct 12th-13th). It’s a great place to ride with lots of trails. Cost is $5 and must provide proof of Coggins to enter.
Hope all can join us for a fun and relaxing way to spend a Sunday afternoon!
For pictures and information, website is as follows: cedarridgeranchga.com
Amy Nelson has reserved a group camping area, $75 per person/horse combo, $25 per person, non riders. Your payment to Amy will reserve your spot. Space is limited.
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).
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.
Hope all can join us at Mingo Trails for a great “Fall” weekend! Gonna be a lot of fun!!!
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.
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.
We ride out promptly at 10 am! 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.
Great trails and camping at Croft State Park, one of our favorites!!
Reservation can be made online at:
Www.reserve.southcarolinaparks.com/croft
Clinic has been cancelled for 2024.
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.
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/
All details on their website. It is no boast when they say “some of the most spectacular riding opportunities in the United States”. There are trails for all riding levels. Shoes, pads, and conditioning HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! https://caneyhorsecamp.com/
check out YouTube for more videos!
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
Hope all can attend this great workshop (Basic Riding Fundamentals) with Haylee Goolsby over at Raise a Glass Ranch in Forsyth GA. Our very own 40 Something Cowgirl – Wendy Deini-Pruden – will be hosting and assisting this event. Workshop will be held on November 16th from 10:00 till 4:00. Get your deposit in early to reserve your spot! Detailed information will be posted later.
Bring the family out and spend some time at Santa’s Country Christmas with us riding through 2 miles of lights on your horses! You might even get to see Santa Claus!! Ride out at 7:00 pm. $10 per horse. Cash or card accepted.
Flyer to follow…