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Sep
26
Thu
BRECKENRIDGE, TX Trivia Night @ Canyon Road Barn and Grill
Sep 26 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Join us for dinner, drinks and trivia. Bring your random facts knowledge and a friend (spouses are always welcome)! Please let us know day of if you’re planning on joining  in on the fun so that we can reserve a table.

Greenwood TX – Birthday Dinner @ TBD
Sep 26 @ 6:30 pm – 8:15 pm

Join us to celebrate all the September birthdays.

Sep
27
Fri
Church Point, LA Cowgirl Round-up @ Uncle T's Oyster Bar
Sep 27 @ 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Cowgirl Round up to catch-up with events, friends, and new Cowgirls.

Benbrook TX – Rutledge Patient Trail Ride @ Rocky Creek Park
Sep 27 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

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.

Sep
28
Sat
Gainesville, TX Shawnee Trail Ride & Parade @ Shawnee Camp
Sep 28 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

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.

Franklin, NC – Cataloochee Valley Trail Ride @ Cataloochee Valley
Sep 28 @ 9:00 am – 5:30 pm

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

Big Spring TX Attending Big Spring Trade days @ Howard County Fair Barns
Sep 28 @ 10:00 am – Sep 29 @ 4:00 pm

Did you miss the fair?  Now’s your chance to see all the goodies..  Local vendors will be set up for two days with shopping, food trucks, and much more.. All are welcome…  If you attend, please get a photo of you there and just send it to Terri….All are welcome

Wylie, TX – Donuts in Downtown McKinney @ McKinney Stables
Sep 28 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

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.

Sep
29
Sun
Benbrook, TX Sunday Ride @ LBJ GRASSLANDS/TADRA TRAIL HEAD
Sep 29 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

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.

Abilene, TX- Trail Ride @ Abilene State Park Lake
Sep 29 @ 2:00 pm

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!

Oct
3
Thu
McMinnville OR DURANTS OLIVE MILL @ DURANTS Olive Mill
Oct 3 @ 10:30 am – 4:00 pm

we will be meeting at the Lowe’s parking lot in McMinnville at 10:30 AM Then carpool to Durant in Dayton

11 o’clock tour and tasting as well as shopping and wandering

2 o’clock lunch in Dundee

Wylie, TX – Shopping trip @ Cowboy Headquarters
Oct 3 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Join us at Cowboy Headquarters for some last-minute shopping before we head to T Bar S Horse Camp!

Oct
4
Fri
Columbia Basin, WA. Fall Trail Ride @ Bennington Lake
Oct 4 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

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.

McMinnville OR ATTENDING The fall market at Margie’s @ Margie’s Farm and garden
Oct 4 @ 10:00 am – Oct 5 @ 3:00 pm

The fall market at Margie‘s is a fun today event featuring over 50 vendors of antiques vintage repurposed and Handcrafted. We also have fall fest type activities to entertain the whole family. Food drinks, shopping, and fun all in one place

Salem, OR Attending The Fall Market at Margie’s @ Margie's Farm & Garden Aurora, Oregon
Oct 4 @ 10:00 am – Oct 5 @ 3:00 pm
Join us for a fun two day event featuring over 50 vendors of antiques, vintage, repurposed, and handcrafted. They will also have fall fest type activities to entertain the whole family.
Food, drinks, shopping, and fun all in one place!!
Friday October 4th from 10:00-4:00
Saturday October 5th from 9:00-3:00
Walterboro SC and Back Country Horsemen of SC October Trail Ride @ Broxton Bridge @ Broxton Bridge Plantation
Oct 4 @ 6:00 pm – Oct 6 @ 3:00 pm

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

Church Point, LA Cowgirl Round-up @ Uncle T's Oyster Bar
Oct 4 @ 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Cowgirl Round up to catch-up with events, friends, and new Cowgirls.

Oct
5
Sat
Forsyth GA & GAHA Fall Ride at Georgia International Horse Park on Oct 5th in Conyers @ Georgia International Equestrian Horse Park in Conyers
Oct 5 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

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:

Horse Riding Trails (georgiahorsepark.com)

STEPHENVILLE TX – TRAIL RIDE AT GRASSLANDS @ LBJ Grasslands
Oct 5 @ 9:00 am – Oct 6 @ 3:00 pm

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

Franklin, NC – Towstring – trail ride – short and long ride options
Oct 5 @ 9:30 am – 6:00 pm

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.

Salem, OR Attending Indoor Winter Market @ Wavra Farms and Nursery
Oct 5 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Join us every Saturday, October 5th through March 15th as the greenhouses transform into an Indoor Winter Farmer’s Marketplace.

Vendors have been invited to sell what they make, grow, or raise.

They will have 40+ vendors each week on a rotating schedule to give their customers variety.

Oct
6
Sun
Benbrook TX -Monthly Trail Ride @ Dutch Branch Park
Oct 6 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

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.

Oct
9
Wed
Benbrook TX – Attending Christmas in Cowtown @ Will Rogers Memorial Center
Oct 9 @ 5:00 pm – Oct 13 @ 5:44 pm

Save the dates! Great shopping opportunity! The proceeds benefit women and children charities in Tarrant County. Details as they become available!

 

for additional info http://Christmasincowtown.com

Oct
11
Fri
Big Spring TX Attending Long Ear Benefit Trail Ride @ Fuller Ranch
Oct 11 @ 12:00 pm – Oct 13 @ 3:00 pm

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…

Church Point, LA Cowgirl Round-up @ Uncle T's Oyster Bar
Oct 11 @ 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Cowgirl Round up to catch-up with events, friends, and new Cowgirls.

Rock Springs WY Haunted Market 2024 Evanston @ The Machine Shop
Oct 11 @ 5:00 pm – Oct 13 @ 4:00 pm

Friday October 11th, 2024 3 PM to 7 PM and October 12th, 2024 10 AM to 5 PM. Vendors needed. Request Application via Direct Message. Psychics, Mediums, and other are welcome as well. Fun and games for the kids, great shopping for Halloween.
Get your Palm Read or talk to a Psychic. Don’t miss out on all the fun.

Oct
12
Sat
Stanton, TX Attending Old Sorehead Trade Days @ Downtown Stanton
Oct 12 @ 8:00 am – Oct 13 @ 5:00 pm

Old Sorehead Trade Days is upon us!  The streets of downtown Stanton, TX will be open to foot traffic only.  Come out and enjoy live music, entertainment, arts and crafts, antiques, historical tours, trading lot, and delicious food.

Gainesville, TX Attending Murder Mystery Trail Ride @ TADRA @ LBJ Grasslands
Oct 12 @ 9:30 am – 3:00 pm

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.

Neptune NJ Cowgirls SHOPS at The Historic Village at Allaire State Park @ The Historic Village at Allaire
Oct 12 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Hello Cowgirls and friends!

This is always a wonderful day out together to browse the antiques and goods of others! This giant flea market for cowgirls fun day of shopping.

We meet by the train station. @ 9:30-10:oo Am Every 2nd Saturday of the month for this fabulous time/Rain dates are always the next day Sunday

 

$5.00 at the gate or go to Allairevillage.org to purchase tickets…

 

 

 

Benbrook TX – Attending Trick or Trot @ Alice Walton Cowgirl Park
Oct 12 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Come join us for this fun, family friendly event! We will have a sponsor table and will help kids with crafts, etc. bring your kids, dogs, etc.!

come in costume if you like, or have your kids/ grandkids come in costume. There is a contest. There will be food trucks (food for purchase).

Poolville, TX Trail Ride with BTCC @ TADRA Trailhead
Oct 12 @ 11:00 am – 2:30 pm

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.

Oct
13
Sun
Franklin, NC – Tsali Trail Ride – Right & Left Loops @ Tsali Recreational Area
Oct 13 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

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

Wylie, TX – Donuts in Downtown McKinney @ McKinney Stables
Oct 13 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

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.

Oct
18
Fri
Salem, OR Attending The Great Junk Hunt @ Oregon State Fairgrounds
Oct 18 – Oct 19 all-day
Get ready for a fun-filled weekend at the Oregon State Fairgrounds! The Great Junk Hunt is back, and they’ve got you covered with vintage items, home décor & more!
Join us Oct. 18 & 19 to shop 85K sq. ft. full of the best vendors in the PNW!
The Great Junk Hunt is a round up of curated vendors selling their best goods, plus no party is complete without cocktails, live music and aisles of junkin’ treasure.
Shoppers walk away with items they can’t find anywhere else. Discover farmhouse, industrial, vintage, re-purposed, handmade and much more.
– Named Top 15 Flea Market in USA by Romantic Homes magazine!
– Listed Top 5 Flea Market in USA by Flea Market Décor magazine!
– Listed top traveling market in USA by Flea Market Style magazine!
– Ticket Info –
FRIDAY:
Friday (Oct. 18th) 4pm-9pm
– First Pick – 4pm entry ($20)
– Early Bird – 6pm entry ($15)
– Tickets good for both days
SATURDAY:
Saturday (Oct. 19th) 9am-4pm
– Early Bird – 9am entry. 1 hr before GA ($12)
– General Admission 10am-4pm ($10). Enter anytime after 10am.
*The venue will be charging $5 per vehicle for parking
*12 and under is free
Benbrook TX – C Bar Ride @ C BAR RANCH
Oct 18 @ 10:00 am – Oct 21 @ 2:00 pm

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.

Church Point, LA Cowgirl Round-up @ Uncle T's Oyster Bar
Oct 18 @ 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Cowgirl Round up to catch-up with events, friends, and new Cowgirls.

Oct
19
Sat
Belfair, WA – Attending BCHW Halloween Prize Ride & Obstacle Challenge @ Green Mountain Horse Camp
Oct 19 @ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

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.

Wylie, TX – W.E. Stampede Group Trail ride @ TRACE TRAILS
Oct 19 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am

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*

Midlothian, TX: Train Robber’s Ranch @ Train Robbers Ranch
Oct 19 @ 11:56 pm – Oct 20 @ 12:56 am

See website for day riding rate.

Oct
20
Sun
Franklin, NC – Whetstone Day Ride @ Whetstone Rocky Gap, parking area
Oct 20 @ 10:00 am – 4:30 pm

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.

Forsyth GA Cedar Ridge Trail Ride Senoia GA on Oct 20th at 2:00 @ Cedar Ridge Ranch
Oct 20 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

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.

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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

 

Wylie, TX – Dinner after Cowgirl Challenge @ Texas Roadhouse
Oct 20 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Come join us for dinner at Texas Roadhouse in Sherman after the Cowgirl Challenge in Gainsville! Lots of laughter and fun will be had. Plenty of parking for horse trailers at the rear of the building.

Oct
24
Thu
Salem, OR Attending The Farmhouse Show @ The Farmhouse
Oct 24 @ 10:00 am – Oct 26 @ 4:00 pm

They have assembled one of the best lineups of vintage, bespoke, handmade and antique dealers in the PNW!

Mark your calendars, grab your buds and make a plan to join us for 2 1/2 days of shopping, food and fun on historic grounds in Turner, OR .

Can’t wait to see you.

Oct
25
Fri
Forsyth GA Mingo Fall Trail Ride Oct 25-27 2024 @ Mingo Trails
Oct 25 – Oct 27 all-day

Hope all can join us at Mingo Trails for a great “Fall” weekend!  Gonna be a lot of fun!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Church Point, LA Cowgirl Round-up @ Uncle T's Oyster Bar
Oct 25 @ 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Cowgirl Round up to catch-up with events, friends, and new Cowgirls.

Oct
26
Sat
Columbia Basin, WA – October BMMO @ Chamna Natural Reserve @ Mt Adams Horse Camp
Oct 26 @ 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: Bethany Holmes 509-240-0989
                 Zenada Voss 509-956-8012
                 Cassandra Van Atta 509-863-9202
                 Jenny Knowles 509-520-7912
McMinnville OR Attending J Fisher training tack sale @ J Fisher training
Oct 26 @ 9:00 am – Oct 27 @ 10:00 am

The annual community tack sale returns

They’re about 20 visitors already coming with a large variety of items. It should be a good one. Don’t miss out if you’re interested in getting a table the cost is $10 and you will need to contact Jay Fisher on private messenger

Gainesville, TX Fall Wine Ride @ Four Winds Ranch
Oct 26 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

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.

Abilene, TX- Attending TTCC Monster Mash @ Four Sisters Ranch
Oct 26 @ 12:00 pm – Oct 27 @ 6:00 pm

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.

Oct
27
Sun
Wylie, TX Attending “Party in the Pasture” for our Veterans @ Veteran's Outpost
Oct 27 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Vet Fest, serving those who served. Come on out and have some fun and support the veterans.  I have been asked to have a few of us come out on horseback and ride around and talk to our vets.  So, if you are interested in participating, please contact Christy at 469-682-6207.

Bring your lawn chairs/blankets for live music, BBQ, hay rides, and state fair style games!
Food for purchase and catered by the great Eddie Deen!
The event is free to attend, but they gladly welcome contributions to support the Veteran’s Outpost in building its new facility.

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