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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

Let’s ride…. Time to celebrate  the 90th year Cowboy Rodeo and Reunion with a fun parade.  We will meet at the parking lot on East 11th place and Johnson st.  We will stage at 9am at the corner of 10th and Main.  Parade is to start at 10am.  Full parade gear, straw hats, pinks long sleeve button downs, polo wraps… Nice jeans please.  We will have a truck to decorate, and for anyone to ride in who would like to.  All Cowgirls welcome…

Early, Texas. Horsemanship Clinic

The  Western Women Of Inspiration is putting on another amazing clinic at the beautiful Rockin Wild Ranch and Arena in Comanche

several trainers will be there to help you through the different stages

from beginners to advanced

you will need to bring your horse

current coggins is required

lunch will be provided

$50 per person

Let try to beat the heat by riding out at 9am! We are in for a treat riding on M. E. Flow’s property in Stamford, TX. Please allow the time to arrive and tack up before 9:00. See y’all there!
Reach out to Liesa Kennedy for the address.

Colt Confidence Course- This is a groundwork clinic. D & D Livestock. 9am-4pm. 136 Two valley Rd., Riverton. $400 (current cowgirls get a 10% discount). See sagebrushtraining.com for more info.

Platter Flats is a nice place to ride in summer. Its sandy, theres a nice breeze off the lake and the horse flies arent bad there.

Let beat the heat and ride out early! Our very own Cowgirl, Annalise has offered to host a trail ride at her family ranch just outside Abilene. Please reach out for the exact address. All members welcome!

Meet at Tow String parking Area – Requires a day parking pass or a yearly pass for the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.  We will ride out Bradley Creek, cross the creek/steel bridge and head up to Cabin Flats Primitive Horse Camp. Some may go on up to reach the top of 5600+ft to the junction of the Appalachian trail to go out on the rock outcropping of Charlie’s Bunion; it is one of the most spectacular views in the park. The trail is challenging and requires a slow and steady pace. Bring saddle bags with plenty of food, water, and snacks.  The Cabin Flats group can enjoy a beautiful meadow alongside the creek to enjoy lunch before heading back out.  The Charlie’s Bunion trip is roughly a 21.5 mile round trip distance, and the cabin flats distance is about 13 to 15 miles round trip. Recommend shows on all four hooves. No trail dogs allowed in GSMNP

Queen Jen is from the Pecos area and this is a favorite of hers.

Meeting at 9:30, ride out by 10:00. Bucks Grave Road trailhead.

Boots or shoes recommended.

Have you always struggled to get your horse to work a gate?  Is your horse seasoned at working a gate, but has gotten impatient or pushy?  Is your horse great at working a gate, but you would like to add a little finesse?  Join this free mini-clinic to add a some swag to your style!

Enter in the Construction entrance just East of the Main entrance on 1187.  We ride out at 10:00 Potluck and pool party after.   More details on GroupMe as the date gets closer.

Come join us on June 30th (Sun) at 3:00 at Dauset Trails.

Will be a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon under the trees on a beautiful trail. 

Don’t forget to donate to Dauset Trails in the drop box at the bulletin board in the parking lot. 

See you then!  

Family friendly, live music, blue bonnet market

Normal parade attire w/some matching 4th of July accessories.

Please bring proof of Negative Coggins

Line up starts @ 9AM, in front of silver buffalo on Houston St.

4th july parade with a float lots of fun handing candy out to spectators ect. Hope that ya’ll can come join.

4th of July parade. Line up starts at 7am and parade begins at 9am.  Rain or shine (unless its dangerous weather).  Parking will be in the waterpark parking lot.

We will be participating in the Park Street 4th of July Parade again this year.  Everyone come join us!!

We will meet up in the parking lot of the Family Fellowship Church parking lot to get ready.  Bring all your patriotic decorations and decorate those horses up and wear your best patriotic outfit you can find!!  Come early enough to be ready for lineup at 9:00 am parade starts at 10:00 am.

There are lots of things going on before and after the parade so look up North East Texas Community Events on Facebook and check out their flyer as to all that is going on.  For instance: Park Street Baptist Church hosts a free pancake breakfast starting at 7:30 am with donations being much appreciated,  Complimentary watermelon after the parade, ETC.  At dusk it all moves over to the Greenville sports park with the Bottle Rocket Bash.

**PLEASE BE SURE TO BRING A BUCKET AND POOPER SCOOPER AND CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR HORSES**  This is a must in order for us to be welcomed back and able to park in the church’s parking lot.

Come out early to save the best spots on the parade route, we want you to enjoy the St Paul 4th of July Parade with us.  Parade will start at 10:00am from the High School, goes through town and around the Rodeo Grounds.

2024 Theme – “A Portrait of St Paul”

Hello yall, On July 6th, 2024, the Banales family is having their annual memorial trail ride in Springtown, TX. All are welcome. The ride is approximately 7 miles long and starts at 10:00 am from the front gate of The trail ride travels down Chaparral Ln. Right turn onto J.E.. Woody to right on Prather. Right turn on to Goshon Rd. Right on Fletcher on to private property to the back gate of 199 W. Jake St.(or where199 W. Jake Street in Springtown, TX. the starting point was.) A live band will travel with us on the trail ride. Party with a live band after the trail ride. This event is growing bigger better each year. Bring you horse or riding club and come join us. Parker County Sheriff Deputies will do traffic control. July 6th, 2024 10:00 am 199 W. Jake St. Springtown, TX Ready to ride. See yall there!

This parade will take place on Saturday, July 6th.  We will meet at the Lone Oak High School parking lot.  There will be plenty of parking for trailers.  Be there @12:30 to allow plenty of time to decorate horses and be ready for the parade which starts at 2:30.

Rider parade attire:  Your best RED, WHITE, and BLUE attire.

Come join us for the parade and then we will head to Texas Roadhouse for a tall glass of  sweet tea and a steak dinner.

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.

Come join our chapter at the amazing Gillespie Ranch in New Mexico.  This is a true working cattle ranch sitting on 30,000 acres in the Lincoln Nation Forrest.  There are limited spots available, so make reservations as soon as possible.  Full hook ups with covered stalls.  Yes, it’s in July, but bring a sweater or hoodie, you are in some higher elevations… Trails for all levels of riders…. All Cowgirls are welcome…

Mark your calendars and come ride with us in the annual rodeo parade!  More details, including parade route, coming soon.

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…

Tack Store visit to Mount Holly Farm Supply followed by lunch at Jack Beagle’s. Start off at the Farm Supply at 10:30, followed by lunch at 12:00. 

Mount Holly Farm Supply is located at 1120 S. Main St., Mt. Holly, NC at 10:30 a.m.

Jack Beagle’s address is 127 S. Main St., Mt. Holly, NC at 12:00 p.m.

Join us for shopping and lunch, if you can’t make both things come for one of them!

Come join us on July 14th for the vintage, handmade & modern street market.

There will be lots of vendors, food and more. Plus there will be deals outside and inside the store.

So join the summer fun and find treasure along the way!

located on Apple Road (Equestrian TrailHead).

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.

Hico Settlers parade.  Full parade attire (without scarf and polo wraps, too hot).  Parking behind the fire department on the grassy area.  Parade starts at 7pm.

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

Foot in Stirup at 10 am

Please contact Joelle to RESERVE your spot and time. Certified equine dental team Barbara Brooks and David Kelly will be performing teeth floating and sheath cleaning. Cost is $100 for Teeth/Sheath or if you just need Sheath it’s $30. Please bring CASH or CHECK for payment, as well as some extra cash for our Boot for our two charities! We are keeping this a MEMBERS only event, unless we can’t fill all our time slots. So if you have a friend that needs this service, let Joelle know so we can put them on our reserve list.
This event will be held at Donna and Tim Frye’s farm, plenty of parking, complete pull through. Use 2455 Charlotte Hwy., York, SC in your GPS. When you arrive, use the entrance to the pasture with the gate. Do NOT go down the private drive to the home.

Non-Member Clinic cost is $675, Rother Horsemanship membership cost is $505

Stall fee and arena fee are additional and separate

With the winter months upon us and the weather is not the greatest, come join us on a trip to National Roper’s Supply.  For some of our cowgirls this will be a first, so come out with us and have some fun!

Meet us at the Buck’s Grave Road Trailhead at 9:30, riding out by 10:00. No restroom nor water at the trailhead. These trails located in Chester County, SC is surrounded by beautiful wooded floodplain, surrounded by upland pine woods and maturing hardwood forests. Some hills an a few rocky/roots areas. Boots or shoes recommended.

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.

Come enjoy an Amazing Clinic with Patrick Sullivan of Gamilah Unbridled & Modern-Day Horsemanship

Each day, participants will receive 2 one on one sessions with their horse.  Due to the individualized teaching, they welcome participants of all skill levels.  Their niche is liberty and bridleless riding, but participants are welcome to use their sessions as they’d like.

This clinic will end with liberty games Sunday Afternoon!

Cost: Participants $675 for 3 days, Auditors $35 per day.

To sign up email [email protected]

To rent overnight stalls, paddocks, dry or electrical hookup camping please contact Marla Batchelor 503-502-9297

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…

West Texas Fair and Rodeo Parade is a great time to show up loud, proud and in style as 40 Something Cowgirls!
More info to come once we are closer to the event.

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…

Looking forward to riding at the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers GA on Saturday, September 28th at 10:00 (Ride rescheduled from June 22nd). They have many shaded trails and should be a lot of fun!  Bring your lunch and we’ll eat around 12:00 on the trail.  Should be a FUN, FUN day!

Remember to let all know who’s going!

Address is 1996 Centennial Olympic Parkway Conyers, GA 30013

Trail Map Link:

Horse Riding Trails (georgiahorsepark.com)