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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
Please visit https://www.johnwaynetrailride.com/rideinformation to learn more about the 2024 Cross State Ride.
40SC Bev Court will have the roster.
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!
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!
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…
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.
Abilene State Park is hosting a guided trail ride. Please consider this is not a free range 40 Something Cowgirls guided ride. Please know they plan to ride out at 9:00am so come early. Can’t wait to see y’all there!
*** From the flyer:
Join us for a guided trail ride around Lake Abilene as part of Abilene State Park’s 90th anniversary celebration!
This will be a 2-hour ride. You will need to bring your own horse and show your Coggins. We’ll meet and unload at the swimming area parking lot.
Park entrance is free for this event!
Come out and ride with us to Boozy Slush located in Lavon. They have alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. If we all want a snack, we can ride over to Sonic that is a short distance down the road.
We will meet at either Mallard Park that is located off HWY 78 near HWY 6 or the picnic area that is next door to Mallard Park. If you do park at the picnic area, please carpool or bring a small trailer.
For those of you going, it is a 10mile round trip ride.
Come and join us in celebrating the start of the rodeo! This parade is always a good one with lots of community excitement. This parade will start at the 9th grade center, head north on Main St, go around the court house and the take us south on Waco St to return to the center.
Come join us as we kick off the Frontier Days Rodeo!
modified parade attire- Pink shirts and straw hat or helmet. Polo wraps . Parade starts at 6:30. Line up at 6 pm
You have to preregister for the St Paul Trail Ride, you can do that at the attached link.
Come ride along the Willamette River and through St Paul’s countryside rain or shine. Riders will be led by the St Paul Rodeo’s Royal Court through the Willamette Valley farmlands
7:30am-10:30am – St Paul Rodeo Trail Ride breakfast served in the Tack Room. Follow attached link to purchase tickets for breakfast.
Before 9:30am – All horse trailers must arrive to St Paul Rodeo grounds. NO trailers allowed to enter parking lot after 9:30am.
9:45am – Riders gather on horseback in warm-up arena located in parking lot.
10:00am – Trail Ride promptly begins
noon – BBQ lunch begins, hosted by the St Paul Jaycees, for participants after the Trail Ride.
All participants must sign up ahead of time. Parking lot on Rodeo Grounds will be open for trailer parking. Riders, please check in at the Rodeo entry office and pick up a back number before the ride. Experienced riders on safe horses are welcome. Ride covers approximately 8 miles and takes 2-3 hours.
registration available here:
https://www.stpaulrodeo.com/p/events/trailride
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.
GSMNP – Meet at the paved parking area before the tunnel parking area at 10 am. Must have yearly or daily GSMNP parking pass. We will ride out White Oak and connect up to Bear Creek Trail, ride to the top and intersect with Welch Ridge trail, eat lunch, and either follow around to Forney Creek or return down Bear Creek. Bring plenty of water, food, and horsey snacks. No trail dogs allowed
Come and have fun and practice your trail skills. Amy will make it interesting and add a treasure hunt. Then we’ll test our skills with a horsey partner and play a few games. We will break for lunch. Amy will supply pulled pork sandwiches. Bring a side dish or desert to share. Amy will have water, otherwise please bring what you want to drink. There will be prizes. $10.00 charge per horse trailer. This event is for 40SC members and their immediate family members.
CROSS COUNTRY COWBOY CHURCH PRESENTS 2024 PLAY DAY BUCKLE SERIES!
**FREE ENTRY FOR THE EVENTS**
Concessions provided
**Call before you haul (903-243-1239) OR (903-348-1924)
**NEGATIE COGGINS REQUIRED**
$10 Exhibitions
- Cloverleaf barrels
- Poles
- Hitch & Go
Age groups:
- lead line (7&Under)
- PeeWee (7&Under)
- Junior (8-12)
- Intermediate (13-17)
- Adult (18-39)
- Senior (40&Over)
**MUST participate in 7 of 10 dates in ALL events to be eligible for Buckles & prizes**
Series dates:
- March 17th
- April 7th
- April 21st
- May 5th
- May 19th
- June 2nd (alt)
- September 8th
- September 22nd
- October 6th
- October 20th
- November 3rd
- November 10th (alt)
***This is the MAKE UP DAY for the rained out Top Rail Play day that was scheduled for April 28th***
SPRING 2024 PLAYDAY SERIES includes barrels, poles, 2 pole stake race, and straight away barrels.
Age divisions: Lead Line, 0-8 years, 9-13 years, 14-18 years, 19-30 years, and 31+ years
$5 per event-$20 one time series fee-One horse per rider to be enrolled in the series, multiple horses allowed in the daily awards.
NEGATIVE COGGINS REQUIRED
We will be riding at 1099 (Part of Ocmulgee) on Sunday, June 2nd, at 3:00. Directions to 1099 are as follows:
From Monticello, Ga take Hwy 83 south/west 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 after 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 right 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, the 1099 Forest Service Rd is the first road on the left at the crest of the hill right before a curve – right after the 911 emergency sign turn immediately to your left. 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 parking 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 you’ve crossed the River, the 1099 Forest Service Rd is the first road on the left at the crest of the hill right before a curve – right after the 911 emergency sign turn immediately to your left. 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 parking 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!
Ride starts at 10:00 AM. There is water and a restroom. You will turn left BEFORE the park gates, you will see an abandoned guard shack on the left. See you there!
RIDE AT MINGO TRAILS JUNE 6th-8th
Hope all can join us at Mingo Trails June 6-8 (Thurs-Sat) for some good trail rides at Mingo. No reservations, but first come – first serve! Our “official” ride will be on Saturday beginning at 10:00. Daily Ride Cost is $10 for nonmembers. See price breakout below. Hope to see you there!
Non Member rates
– electric $15 per day
– stall $10 per day per horse
* 1 horse per stall *
– daily ride/trail fee $10 per person per day (12 and over)
Excited to announce the 6th annual Artisan Weekend at Wavra Farms.
Join us for live music by the Feel Good Ya ya’s Thursday and Friday night. Music by Steve Hale Saturday.
Food trucks and Snow Peak Brewing. This year they have 30 local artists joining them.
The event will be in their large greenhouse where they hosted the Winter Market.
Some of the artists are painters, sculptors, woodworkers, knife makers, glass blowers, jewelers, and more.
Come join us for a fun filled weekend at Train Robber Ranch in Rusk, TX! Arrive Friday go home Sunday! We will have beds for up to 15 people and 5 LQ plug ins. Contact Brittany at (903) 573-3213 for more info on what to expect and cost. Must RSVP by May 1st!
2024 Ridin’ High Cowboy Church Playday Series! *CASH ONLY* Full concession stand. Sign up starts at 5pm. Exhibitions are $5 & Events are $10
Remaining playday series dates:
- June 28th
For more information: Josie Whipple (817-559-4770)
Exhibitions :
- Poles 5-5:30p
- Barrels 5:30-6p
Playday starts at 6p with all lead line events.
After lead line we will have:
- POLES
- MYSTERY EVENT
- STRAIGHT BARRELS
- BARRELS
Groups (age as of Feb 16th, 2024):
- 6 & Under Lead Line
- Novice (any age)
- 8 & Under
- 9-12
- 13-17
- 18-39
- 40+
**RHCC rule book enforced/ NEGATIVE COGGINS REQUIRED/ 1 High point saddle overall will be given at the end of the series/ MUST PARTICIPATE IN ALL 4 EVENTS AT 6 OR MORE OF THE 8 PLAYDAYS TO QUALIFY FOR ANY AWARDS/ Awards will be held in September**
Camp and Cinch Craft Weekend Clinic – DEPOSIT – Flying Horseshoe Ranch, WA – June, 8-9 2024
$100.00
Camp and Cinch Craft Weekend Clinic at the Flying Horseshoe Ranch
Cinch Clinic and Horse Camp Weekend – $100 SEAT RESERVATION & DEPOSIT
Class Description:
Get ready to saddle up for an unforgettable weekend of equestrian enjoyment, craftsmanship, and outdoor camaraderie! Join us for a weekend retreat where you’ll spend your mornings crafting custom cinches and your afternoons exploring picturesque trails on horseback. It’s a perfect fusion of creativity, horsemanship, and the great outdoors.
Cinch Crafting Mornings – Start the day by channeling your inner artisan. We will guide you through the art of cinch making – from selecting materials to mastering design work. With our patient guidance, you’ll create a cinch that’s not only functional but also a reflection of your unique style. As you craft, you’ll bond with fellow enthusiasts, sharing stories and laughter as you weave and mold materials into a piece of equine art.
This basic cinch-making clinic covers a comprehensive range of topics, including:
- Cinch Materials: Exploring natural versus synthetic options
- Determining Cinch Size: Understanding how conformation affects cinch width and length
- Knots to Know: Essential knot techniques
- Cordage Length: Mastering the correct measurements
- Building the Cinch: Step-by-step construction process
- Details & Design Work: Adding personalized touches
- After Build Care: Maintaining your cinch’s quality
- Resources: Discovering where to find materials for future cinch-making projects
This introductory cinch class focuses primarily on straight cinches. The techniques you learn can be applied to create custom straight cinches, breast collars, belts, hat bands, key chains, and more. Mastering the skills required to make a straight cinch is a prerequisite for more advanced builds like roper and English-style cinches.
You’ll also take home all the tools needed to create a cinch – Loom – Instruction Booklet – 5-piece tool kit.
Not only will you have the opportunity to learn new skills and techniques, but you’ll also be able to connect with other creative individuals and share your experiences and ideas. Seats are limited, so secure your spot today!
Fees:
Class fee: $350. To reserve your spot, a $100 non-refundable deposit is required. The remaining class fee of $250 will be collected during clinic check-in.
In the unlikely event that WE cancel the clinic, all participants will receive a refund for their deposit. Please note that the fee does not include camping or meals.
Penny Blackburn – (509) 674-2366 [email protected]
Contact:
[email protected]
Event by Georgia Arabian Horse Association
Please go to their facebook page for more information and click here to see their event…2024 GAHA Trail Ride | Facebook
Enjoy a nice, relaxing ride at LBJ Grasslands near Decatur, TX
Barrels, Poles and Speed Race
Play Day is FREE….Exhibitions $3 each/ 2 for $5
1st Place Buckles for Series
2nd & 3rd Place awards for series
Gifts for everyone at the end of the series!
Call before you haul….(903) 424-1927
www.trailsendharrisoncounty.com
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.
We ride out at 10:00 AM There is water for the horses and there is a restroom. Nowhere to swim on this ride.
Beautiful trail ride, come join us!
SPRING 2024 PLAYDAY SERIES includes barrels, poles, 2 pole stake race, and straight away barrels.
Age divisions: Lead Line, 0-8 years, 9-13 years, 14-18 years, 19-30 years, and 31+ years
$5 per event-$20 one time series fee-One horse per rider to be enrolled in the series, multiple horses allowed in the daily awards.
NEGATIVE COGGINS REQUIRED
It’s also a great gift for that special dad for Father’s Day or perfect if you need to give a wedding gift soon!
We Ride out at 10 AM No restroom but there is water for the horses and if the lake has gone down maybe we will be able to swim. Bring a snack. See you there
Come join us at the Ocmulgee Bluffs for a mid-week morning ride on Wednesday, June 12th 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!
Early, Texas. Parade Float design and set up
Being your designs and anything you’d like to add to this year’s Comanche Rodeo Parade float decorations
last year we had so much fun , this year will be even better
So crafty Queen Jen thinks we can do this easy craft, we will be making coasters out of tiles, temp tattoos and mod-podge. You would think she would learn that God gave each of us different gifts. Come on out and if anything, let me entertain yall!
Early, Texas. Attending the Brown County Rodeo and Parade
calling all 40 Something Cowgirls , come out and help us make a huge impact on our local community
as a fairly new chapter we welcome all horse back riders and float riders
Pink Cowgirl parade shirts , parade saddle covers, pink polo wraps and straw hats
current coggins required
staging behind the Lehnis Railroad Museum in the open lot
8:30 am check in
9am be dressed and ready for Judging Awards
9:30am Line up on East Adam’s street
10am parade downtown starts
Parade Awards
Best In Show
Heart Of Texas
Peoples Choice Awards
2024 Theme : A Time To Remember
Poker Ride 14 and Up Price$50.00
Poker Ride 13 and Under Price$35.00
To expedite check-in on the day of the event, please download and bring a signed release with you.
Bear Creek Hounds
1219 CATTLE COMPANY & 40 SOMETHING COWGIRLS, WYLIE PRESENTS 2024 SPRING PLAYDAY SERIES
Books open at 9AM Events begin at 10AM
Age groups: 6 & under, 7-12, 13-18, 19-39, 40 & over
Events: Poles, Straights Barrels, Cloverleaf Barrels, 2 Mystery Events
Playday series dates: March 2 & 16, April 6 & 27, May 11 & 25, June 15 & 29
High point buckles for each age group! **MUST ATTEND 6 OUT OF 8 TO QUALIFY.**
Cost: $10 an event or 5 for $40 cash or zelle
Come join us if you can! We always have a wonderful time!
Plan to join us for lunch after the playday Keep an eye out on the calendar for the location.
We ride out at 10:00 AM. There is a lake swim in the middle of the ride for all of those who want to cool off. Bring a snack and plenty of water. See you there!
Every 3rd Saturday Meet up at WE Johnson Park for a nice Ride.
Foot in Stirup at 10 am
Comanche Rodeo parade and grand entry. Line up no later than 4pm for judging on West Grand Ave in front of the Comanche Funeral home, Comanche Tx. Full parade attire-pink button down, pink polo wraps on front only, straw hat or helmet, pink scarf. Black saddle pad. Negative Coggins will be checked.
We are attending the 2024 Lampasas Riding Club High point 6 part series . Event Fees $6 per event(members) or $7 ( non members) (LRC membership is $50.00)
5 Events of the day : Clover leaf barrels, Poles, Straight away barrels, Single barrel flag , baseball
Age groups:
walk trot (open to all ages)
leadline 0-6
unassisted pee wee 0-6
pee wee 7-10
intermediate 15-25
seniors 26-40
super seniors 41-55
classic seniors 56& over
this is highpoint # 4 of 6 part series
Wonderful group of gals and guys , family fun , and great way to work on new patterns and bond with your horse and enjoy something new.
Come ride the trails with us.
We ride out at 10:00 AM Bring a snack, we may get to swim.
Stephenville TX attending the Lonestar Riding Club Series
Poles
Spur
Single Bucket flags
Straight Barrels and Clover leaf barrels
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…
There is an annual membership fee. $10 entry fee, per event.
Classes by age: Novice: Lead-Line, Novice: Walk-Trot (All Ages), Junior (11-13), Youth (14-17), Adult (18-39), Classics (40+).
To qualify for yearend awards, you need to be a member and must compete in a minimum of four (4) monthly events.
2024 Gymkhana schedule:
May 26th: Barrels, Poles & Slant
June 22nd: Barrels, Poles & Turn N’ Burn
July 7th: Barrels, Poles & Hourglass
August 10th: Barrels, Poles & Crazy 8
August 24th: Barrels, Poles & Scramble
September 14th: Barrels, Poles & Mountain Cow Horse