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Sep
21
Sat
Benbrook TX -DATE CHANGE Monthly Trail Ride @ Dutch Branch Park
Sep 21 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Too much RAIN and the trailer parking looks dicey for the ride. Date change!

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.

Early, Texas. Lake Proctor Trail Ride @ Lake Proctor
Sep 21 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Early, Texas  lake Proctor Trail Ride

now that the weather has cooled off a bit , it’s time to hit the trails again

lake proctor has beautiful scenic views , and if  were lucky we might just see the American eagles flying near the lake

negative coggins is required

plenty of parking for our trailers

trail is rated fairly easy , with some rocks and sand

 

Forsyth GA Ride at Ocmulgee Bluffs on Sep 21st at 9:00 @ Ocmulgee Bluffs
Sep 21 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Come join us at the Ocmulgee Bluffs for a Saturday morning ride beginning at 9:00 (Ride out time) on Sep 21st.

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 $5 and can park.

NOTE:  If coming from Monticello on Highway 83 towards Forsyth heading West, you’ll see the black horse sign with the words Saddle Horse Club written on it on your right as you turn in.  If you see the Enon Baptist Church on your right, you’ve gone too far.  Probably best to turn around there in the parking lot and head back east where you will see the Ocmulgee Bluffs sign on your right and turn left on Smith Mill Rd.

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

Agua Dulce, CA – Trail Ride in Quigley Canyon @ Quigley Canyon
Sep 21 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

About a 3 hour trail ride in Quigley Canyon.  Flyer to be sent to all current cowgirls.

Gainesville, TX Trail Ride @ Hickory Creek WMA 4 corners
Sep 21 @ 10:00 am – 1:30 pm

Hickory Creek is a fun, fairly rugged ride. The area will be closed in Oct through Jan for hunting season. So this will be our last opportunity for awhile. You’ll need an OK hunting or fishing license to access their public lands. If you’re from TX & over 65, you’re exempt.

Abilene, TX- Attending TTCC Lost Concho Ride @ Inks Ranch
Sep 21 @ 12:00 pm – Sep 22 @ 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.

Wylie, TX – Lunch and Laughs @ El Manna
Sep 21 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Join us lunch and a good time. The menu offers dinner and lunch options. Come join us for a large glass of sweet tea and great conversation!

 

Sep
22
Sun
Salem, OR Attending Perrydale Trails @ Perrydale Trails LLC
Sep 22 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Come enjoy a Cowgirls Ride.

If you’ve never been you can check it out at https://www.perrydaletrails.com/

You will want to bring a Lunch!

Will be required to warm up your horse before riding.

Please let Marla know if you will be attending so she can let the facility know how many will be in attendance.

PLEASE NOTE: If you commit you will need to plan on attending. The facility may require a reservation fee as attendance has not been as planned in the past.

Early, Texas. Rockin Wild Ranch And Arena Obstacles @ Rockin Wild Ranch and Arena
Sep 22 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Early, Texas  attending Rockin Wild Ranch and Arena Obstacles

with over 25 obstacles to choose from

always a good time when we get together and train our horses

neg coggins reg

Sep
24
Tue
Belton SC attending the Trail Challenge in Seneca SC @ The Farm Center
Sep 24 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Trail challenge entry begins at 6:30 pm in the FARM Center Arena. Classes for everyone. Lead line, Youth (under 16), Adult. Let’s show them our cowgirl skills!

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

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
4
Fri
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

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.

Rochester, WA Indoor Mountain Trail Course Play Day @ Flying M Stables
Oct 5 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Rochester, WA Chapter

Registration is required and fills up fast! Register at www.flyingmstables.com

10-12, 12-2, and 2-4 times slots

$35 per horse and rider combo

 

Abilene, TX- Attending TRCC Wild West Wrangle @ Fort Griffin State Park
Oct 5 @ 12:00 pm – Oct 6 @ 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
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.

Wylie, TX – Lunch break @ Los Ranchos Mexican Restaurant
Oct 6 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Come join us for lunch before the drive home. Lots of laughter and good times will be had! This is a Wylie tradition to eat here after our trips to T Bar S Horse Camp.

 

Oct
11
Fri
Abilene, TX- Attending Long Ear Trail Ride @ Private ranch
Oct 11 @ 12:00 pm – Oct 13 @ 1:00 pm

Join our Marvelous Mavericks on a fun filled 3 day primitive camping adventure to support Ben Richey and enjoy the Long Ear Ride. This year’s benefit ride is #12! Please reach out to “Long Ear Benefit Trail Ride” on Facebook to RSVP and get directions to the ranch by Oct 1. Ride is Oct 11 – 13. West on Hwy 1606 1/2 mile west of Hwy 208. Dunn Texas. Kids 10 and under free. All other ages $60.00 each. Gates open Friday afternoon, and  serving 5 hot meals. Anyone interested in helping before during and after this ride please message our host.

Abilene, TX Long Ear Trail Ride @ Fuller’s place
Oct 11 @ 4:00 pm – Oct 13 @ 2:41 pm

Join our Marvelous Mavericks on a fun filled 3 day primitive camping adventure to support Ben Richey and enjoy the Long Ear Ride. This year’s benefit ride is #12! Please reach out to “Long Ear Benefit Trail Ride” on Facebook to RSVP and get directions to the ranch by Oct 1. Ride is Oct 11 – 13. West on Hwy 1606 1/2 mile west of Hwy 208. Dunn Texas. Kids 10 and under free. All other ages $60.00 each. Gates open Friday afternoon, and serving 5 hot meals. Anyone interested in helping before during and after this ride please message our host.

Oct
12
Sat
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.

Wylie, TX – Cowgirl lunch after Play day @ Sidekicks
Oct 12 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us for lunch at Sidekicks right after our play day. They are one of our favorite places in the area.  Let’s support this local business like they have supported us!

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
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.

Oct
19
Sat
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*

Gainesville, TX Wine Ride at 4 Winds Ranch @ Four Winds Ranch
Oct 19 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Enjoy the beautiful fall temperatures in the “hill country of N Texas” combining our 2 favorite things, riding horses and drinking wine. We’ll ride 2 hours on the ranch trails and then ride through a pasture to neighboring Arche Winery for lunch. You won’t want to miss their chocolate menu!

Franklin, NC – Halloween Trail Obstacle Play Day @ Tammy's House
Oct 19 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Halloween Trail Obstacle Play Day – Ridets and horses are encouraged to dress up in costumes and compete in a costume contest, practice & compete on my mountain trail obstacle course. Teams will have to participate in maneuvering through the obstacles cool, calm & collected.

$10 donation to participate and money goes into our cowgirls fund

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 – Let’s have lunch @ Lindo Guanajuato Tex-Mex
Oct 20 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Come join us for lunch before the drive home. Lots of laughter and good times will be had! This is a Wylie tradition to eat here after our trips to Train Robber Ranch or T Bar S Horse Camp and before we head to our next adventure whether it be in Gainesville for the Cowgirl Challenge or Greenville for the Top Rail Cowboy Church play day series.

 

Oct
24
Thu
Abilene, TX- Attending TTCC Fall Riders Clinic @ Four Sisters Ranch
Oct 24 @ 6:33 pm – Oct 25 @ 7:33 pm

Join our 40 Something Cowgirls as members of Texas Trail Challenge Club fine tune their skills in this Fall Riders Clinic. Please reach out to TTCC directly for reservations, TRCC memberships and fee information.

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!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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
Prineville Halloween Trail/Costume Challlenge @ Deschutes County Sheriff's Posse trail course
Oct 26 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

The public is invited to come play on the posse’s trail course with prizes for the best costume (awarded at NOON).

Divisions:  12 and under, 1-17, and 18+    Top costume in each division wins $50!

Register at the clubhouse as you enter the property and signn a waiver before unloading your horse.  Potable water and restrooms are available, but bring your own chair and food.

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.

Wylie, TX – Saturday Lunch @ Local Fork
Oct 26 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Join us for lunch on Saturday and lets have a good time. The menu offers dinner and lunch options. Come join us for a large glass of sweet tea and great conversation!

 

Nov
2
Sat
Farmersville TX @ Tejano’s For Parade Practice Luncheon @ Tejano's Tex-Mex
Nov 2 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Secure your horses, load the crew, and meet us for Lunch at our favorite mexican restaurant!!

Nov
3
Sun
Benbrook TX -Monthly Trail Ride @ Dutch Branch Park
Nov 3 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

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.

Nov
9
Sat
Abilene, TX- Attending TTCC Salute to the Troops @ C Bar Ranch
Nov 9 @ 12:00 pm – 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.

Wylie, TX – Cowgirl lunch after Play day @ El Manna
Nov 9 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us for lunch at El Manna right after our play day. They are one of our favorite Tex-Mex places in the area.  Let’s support this local business like they have supported us!

Wylie, TX – Lunch after Veteran’s Day Parade @ Chili's Bar & Grill
Nov 9 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us for lunch at Chili’s in Greenville right after the Greenville Veteran’s Day Parade.

Nov
23
Sat
Wylie, TX – Saturday Lunch @ Marshall's BBQ
Nov 23 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Join us for lunch on Saturday and lets have a good time. The menu offers dinner and lunch options. Come join us for a large glass of sweet tea and great conversation!

 

Dec
7
Sat
Wylie, TX – Cowgirl lunch after Play day @ Local Fork
Dec 7 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us for lunch at the Local Fork right after our play day. They are one of our favorite places in the area.  Let’s support this local business like they have supported us!

Dec
18
Wed
Greenville, TX – Santa’s Country Christmas @ Santa's Country Christmas
Dec 18 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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…