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Apr
10
Wed
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

May
11
Sat
Cottage Grove, Oregon Trail Blazer Pace @ Elijah Bristow
May 11 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Oregon Equestrian Trail is putting a prize ride. First ride is at 10a.m last ride out is 1pm, silent auction is at 3pm, bring a lunch food not supplied. Gonna be a lot of fun hope that ya’ll can attend. Competition in best matching pairs, best dressed. Obstacle courses challenge.

Forsyth GA Maynard’s Mill Trail Ride May 11th (Sat) Mother’s Day Weekend @ Maynard's Mill Farm
May 11 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Come join us on May 11th (Sat Mother’s Day Weekend Ride) at 10 (Ride Out Time) at Maynard’s Mill.  It is such a beautiful farm filled with beautiful trails.  Cost has gone up to $15 which you must leave in the barn before unloading.  Always have proof of coggins in case it’s needed.  Please be aware there are still two bridges out of commission, but many other trails to choose from.

 

Gainesville, TX Attending Annual Era Masonic Trail Ride @ G-C Ranch
May 11 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Come join us, Saturday, May 4, 2024 on our Trail Ride. This beautiful ride is in the area of the historic
“Chisholm Trail” on the G-C Ranch. The ride starts at 10:00 A.M. sharp. Lunch is provided, drinks
will be furnished. Porta Privies will be available.

It is recommended the horses be shod for this ride.
Negative Coggins required-no exceptions. Cost is $30 for adults, $10 for students, and kids under 12 are free.

Spanaway, WA: Monthly Meeting and Fun Ride
May 11 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Event being held at private residence. Please message us for locaiton. Location has arena and several acres of trailes. Plan for some fun arena games.

We’ll discuss upcoming events (Rodeo Parking, Weekend at Traci’s, and Beach Trip) at this meeting.

Hope to see you there.
May
14
Tue
Salem, OR May Roundup Meeting @ Queen Amber's House
May 14 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Let’s get Together and Have Some Fun!

Social Hour at 6 PM.

Potluck and Meeting starts at 6:30 PM.

Bring Your Ideas of Some Fun Events!

Early, Texas Monthly Round Up @ Early City Park
May 14 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Early, Texas Monthly Round Up Meeting

Grab a lawn chair and some dinner and come join us at the beautiful Early, City Park.

we’ll catch up on up coming events , and get to share in great fellowship

 

Neptune ,NJ Chapter Round Up @ Woody's Roadside
May 14 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Hello Cowgirls and Equestrians of all riding disciplines. Every 2nd Tuesday of each month we round up at Woody’s.We gather ideas on what to do with cowgirl friends with or without horses. Whether a member or not take a evening to round up with us to join and help plan some events as a group of cowgirls,maybe something you have in mind and always wanted to do…will be interesting and fun for all! Get the scoop on upcoming events!

 

We always include a door prize to one lucky participant!

 

21-30 Lil Sister Cowgirls

30+ True Surviving Cowgirls

We always invite and include your friends and cherished ones to all of our events!

Tenino, WA Monthly Meeting @ O'Blarneys @ theGibson House
May 14 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Come and join us and see what we are all about!!   We have a love of horse and local events..  You earn points by attending and at the end of the year you can earn awards!

If you have any questions you can email me at  TenioWA@40Somethingcowgirls

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.

Columbia Basin, WA – May Monthly Chapter Roundup
May 16 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
40SC May Round Up
Time: 05:30pm for social / 6:30 – 7:30 to go over the agenda
Cottage Grove oregon. Round up
May 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

round up meeting to discuss up coming events, parades, and anything else. Food to follow meeting,

Farmersville TX @ Monthly Roundup Meeting @ Charlie's Old Fashioned Kitchen
May 16 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Make plans now on your busy calendar to join our Monthly Roundup Meet & Greet!!   Join us for another evening of planning and camaraderie. You know it will be a great time with Great Friends… we will have lots of laughs, regardless.  Bring your new ideas and questions.  Invite a Horse Friend!!

May
17
Fri
Franklin, NC – Secret waterfall Trail ride @ Cannon Rd, Chattahoochee National Forest
May 17 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Franklin cowgirls meet at Ingles in Clayton at 9am,   and Georgia & SC Cowgirls meet at 10:30  at forest 92E – come in on Cannon Road off Hwy 80  turn right on first forest road on right  go down turn around on loop and line up heading outward for pairking,

Secret Waterfall trail is outside the borders of the Chattahoochee – Oconee National Forest on private land which they allow hiking and horse back riding out to enjoy the beautiful beach and waterfall. We have to pack in our lunch and drinks, and pack them back out. We wil have lunch and a picnic, play in the water and swim with our horses, so bring a sheet to put down to place your tack on it to avoid getting covered in sand. Bring shorts and bathing suits and water shoes.  Dogs are allowed on these trails.  Also bring horse snacks and doggie snacks.

 

May
18
Sat
Poolville, TX Attending CHAPS Weekend Challenge @ Rocking RJ Ranch
May 18 @ 7:30 am – May 19 @ 2:00 pm

This is a trail challenge that will take approximately 2 1/2 hours with 10 to 15 mostly natural obstacles. Entry fee for judging and prizes is $50 each day, $30 to just do the ride. For further info and sign up information see Rockin’ RJ Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/V5Yagf6B6bCDKvko/?mibextid=oFDknk

Early, Texas. Monthly Trail Ride , Lake Proctor @ Lake Proctor
May 18 @ 8:30 am – 10:00 am

Early, Texas  Monthly Trail Ride , Lake Proctor

Come out and join us at beautiful Lake Proctor in Dublin, Texas

rated easy  with some sand, gravel and gravel

negative coggins is required

trailride should last about an hour and a half to two hours

lunch aftewards under the shade trees , so bring a bagged lunch

Agua Dulce, CA – Trail Ride Portal Ridge (rescheduled for May due to rain)
May 18 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Beautiful trail ride on land owned by a wilderness conservation….  lunch afterwards, flyer sent with driving/parking instructions to all current cowgirls.

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

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

Please join us for a monthly ride.  This ride will happen every 3rd Saturday of every month.  We are in no hurry and on no schedule no agenda.

Forsyth GA Trail Ride at Forest Service Rd 1099 on May 18th (Sat) at 10:00 @ 1099 Trail at Ocmulgee Bluffs
May 18 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

We will be riding at 1099 (Part of Ocmulgee Bluffs) on Saturday, May 18th at 10:00.  Directions to 1099 are as follows:

From Monticello, Ga take Hwy 83 south towards Forsyth.  Travel approximately 12 1/2 miles.  At mile marker #2, slow down.  Note:  mile markers are on the left side of the road.  At the top of the hill, just before mile marker #1, take the gravel road (Forest Service Rd 1099) on the right.  There are two metal posts at the entrance, but no sign.  Will have our 40 Something Cowgirls Sign out by the road to help you know where to turn.  Go 1 mile and you will see a State Park sign on the left where you can park your trailer.  Primitive Camping is on the left and ride sides of the road as well.

From Forsyth, Ga (off I-75), take Hwy 83 North/East. Will reach a four-way stop at the intersection of Hwy 83 & Hwy 87.  Stay on Hwy 83.  Will cross some railroad tracks and the Ocmulgee River.  Once you’ve crossed the River, Forest Service Rd 1099 is the first road on the left at the crest of the hill right before a curve.  There are two metal posts at the entrance, but no sign.  Will have our 40 Something Cowgirls Sign out by the road to help you know where to turn.  Go 1 mile and you will see a State Park sign on the left where you can park your trailer.  Primitive Camping is on the left and right sides of the road as well.

From Jackson, Ga, take Highway 87/23 South and will come to a 4-way stop.  Turn left on to Highway 83 heading East.  Will cross some railroad tracks and the Ocmulgee River.  Once crossed the River, Forest Service Rd 1099 is the first road on the left at the crest of the hill right before a curve.  There are two metal posts at the entrance, but no sign.  Will have our 40 Something Cowgirls Sign out by the road to help you know where to turn.  Go 1 mile and you will see a State Park sign on the left where you can park your trailer.  Primitive Camping is on the left and right sides of the road as well.

Hope we have a good turn out and a fun and safe ride!

Graham TX Trail Ride @ Linda Sears' place
May 18 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Please join us for a trail ride at Linda Sears’ place.  Potluck lunch to follow.  All are invited.

More details to follow

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.

Benbrook, TX Saturday Ride NEW DATE @ High Hope Ranch
May 19 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

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

STEPHENVILLE TX – Trail ride @ Wyatt 3 Rivers Ranch - Glen Rose TX
May 19 @ 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Trail Ride after church on Sunday the 19th.  Meeting around noon.  Bring lunch / drink.  $20 (honor system).  Neg Coggins required.

Midlothian, TX: Monthly Meeting @ Tio Tonys
May 19 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Come see what’s going on and bring your event ideas

Selah WA Meeting @ Tailgaters
May 19 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

we will be holding our meeting this afternoon

Rochester,WA. FIRST Meeting and Roundup!! @ Figaro's Pizza
May 19 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Greetings! Our First Meeting for our new Rochester, WA Chapter!

Come meet and greet and see what we are all about. I can’t wait to see you all. There is no cost to meet at Figaro’s but I will purchase a couple of pizzas. Maybe show support of a wonderful local business with the purchase of a soda, but do not feel obligated. 🙂

I will post a zoom meeting link on our Facebook page and attempt to provide an online option if that will help for people to be able to attend.

Contact me with any questions!

 

May
20
Mon
Belfair, WA – Monthly Roundup Meeting in Port Orchard @ Family Pancake House
May 20 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Monthly Chapter meeting in Port Orchard

Belfair, WA – Monthly Roundup Meeting in Port Orchard @ Family Pancake House
May 20 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Monthly Chapter meeting in Port Orchard

May
21
Tue
Franklin, NC – MCHA meeting – May 21st @ Macon County Fairgrounds
May 21 @ 6:00 pm – 8:45 pm

Macon County Horse Association meeting.  The Board meeting will start at 6pm, then the general meeting begins at 7 pm, all cowgirl members will meet at the Alumni building

Tenino, WA Monthly Meeting @ O'Blarneys @ theGibson House
May 21 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Come and join us and see what we are all about!!   We have a love of horse and local events..  You earn points by attending and at the end of the year you can earn awards!

If you have any questions you can email me at  TenioWA@40Somethingcowgirls

Big Spring TX Monthly Round Up @ Rooster's Backyard
May 21 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Come out and join us for our monthly meeting..  We will talk about past events and plan future adventures… All are welcome

May
22
Wed
Franklin, NC – Tsali Trail Ride – Right & Left Loops @ Tsali Recreational Area
May 22 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Tsali Recreational Arena – Trail Ride Right and 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

Benbrook, TX Wednesday Ride @ Mineral Wells State Park
May 22 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Come and join us for our Wednesday ride at Mineral Wells State Park just EAST of downtown Mineral Wells.  Not Weatherford, 180 & 71.  We ride out at 11:00.  Hope to see you there.

May
25
Sat
Franklin NC – Round Up Meeting @ wide field on Willis Knob forest road entrance @ Cupboard Cafe
May 25 @ 9:30 am – 10:15 am

Meet at 09:30 am – have a May round-up meeting before going up to the trail ride. Discuss additional trail rides, donations, and sponsors.

Meeting down on entrance road, at old field ad parking, before horse camp and trail head

Forsyth GA Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center Saturday Trail Ride, May 25th at 10:00 @ Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center
May 25 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Come join us on May 25th at 10:00 over at Charlie Elliott for a beautiful ride on the 5.6 multi-use trail as we meander thru the beautiful woods, and remember those who gave it all so we could be free….Hope everyone has a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!

Franklin, NC – Willis Knob @ Earls Ford , Willis Knob
May 25 @ 10:30 am – 6:00 pm

Meet on the entrance road, at the old field parking area just before horse camp, past the day parking area. we’ll ride the entire  big loop out to the river and follow the river down to Earl’s

Ford river crossing area then return up to FR 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 Saturday Ride @ Wyatt Ranch
May 25 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Have your Coggins.  This trail is a little rocky and we get to cross the river.  Very pretty.  Come join us.  We ride out at 11:00

BRECKENRIDGE, TX – Monthly Meeting/Ride at Lazy TK Ranch @ Lazy TK Ranch
May 25 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Come on out, enjoy an evening horseback with your fellow cowgirls. There are bleachers for non riders available. We will also be doing our monthly meeting, see you there!

May
27
Mon
Midlothian, TX: Trinity River Ride @ Trinity River Trail Head (FT. Worth Stockyards)
May 27 @ 10:00 am
May
29
Wed
Benbrook, TX Wednesday Ride @ Rocky Creek Park
May 29 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Come and join us on our Wednesday ride at Rocky Creek Park.  We ride out at 11:00.

May
30
Thu
Forsyth GA Mid-Week Ride at Ocmulgee Bluffs on May 30th at 10:00 @ Ocmulgee Bluffs
May 30 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Come join us at the Ocmulgee Bluffs for a mid-week morning ride on Thursday, May 30th at 10:00.

This area is a beautiful place to ride.  Directions are as follows:

From Forsyth take Highway 83 north east towards Monticello.  Will cross the Ocmulgee River, and a few miles down, will go past the Enon Baptist Church on your left.  Will see a big Ocmulgee Bluffs sign on your right where you turn left onto Smith Mill Rd after seeing the sign.  There is a black horse sign with the words Saddle Horse Club written on it on your left as you turn in.  Road is not in the best of shape and narrow, so take it nice and slow.  After 2-3 ? miles, you’ll see the Saddle Horse Campground on your right and on your left, will be the entrance to the Bluffs where you pay and can park.

If you haven’t joined us in a while, please come on out for a good day to ride with some wonderful cowgirls!

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!

Big Spring TX Ride at Pole Canyon @ Pole Canyon Ranch
May 31 @ 12:00 pm – Jun 2 @ 1:00 pm

Come join us for a great place to ride.  The canyon offers trails for all levels.  You will need to call and make your reservations…. There are hook ups, pens, nice public bath house, dump station, and places for primitive camping…

Jun
1
Sat
Poolville, TX Attending PCSP Cattle Drive @ Millsap Store
Jun 1 @ 7:00 am – 12:00 pm

PCSP annual cattle drive from Millsap to the PCSP grounds. Further details on their website. RSVP so we can coordinate transportation. We will need trailers at both the starting points and the end. If we know who is coming we can coordinate it all!

There is a catered lunch at the possee grounds after the drive.

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.

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

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