Calendar

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Sep
24
Tue
McMinnVille, Oregon, Sheep Springs camping @ Sheep Springs horse camp
Sep 24 @ 12:30 am – Sep 29 @ 1:30 am

You will need reservations for Sheep Springs, Camping area
Also, you will need to bring Some kind of bee repellent

We usually do a potluck after our day rides with some crazy cowgirls and some great cooks

Sep
27
Fri
Big Spring TX Chapter Retreat @ Lazy TK
Sep 27 @ 3:00 pm – Sep 29 @ 3:00 pm

We will be invading the Lazy TK for the weekend for our chapter retreat.. This is an exclusive chapter event…

Sep
28
Sat
STEPHENVILLE TX – RODEO PARADE @ Stephenville annual Rodeo parade
Sep 28 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Always a great event!  Specific times and locations to come.  Full parade attire. No bling on this one! haha No polo wraps or scarves..it’s too hot.   Let’s show up in force ladies!

Oct
3
Thu
Kings Mountain, NC Camp and Ride @ Sandhills Field Trail Barn
Oct 3 @ 1:00 pm – Oct 6 @ 2:00 pm

Join us as at this fun ride to help AN Issa Anderson raise money to be donated at the AHA (American Heart Association Ride). Day ride or overnight camping available, with some electric hook ups. Cost is $40 for the weekend, plus $10 per day. Stalls are available for $10 per day for smaller stalls and $15 per day for larger paddocks. Attendance for just Saturday is $30 per person. Saturday night will include a complimentary dinner, as well as a DJ! Bring some cash for the RAFFFLE! For more information, please reach out to Anissa Anderson at (984)248-3265.

Wylie, TX Annual TBarS Camping Trip @ TBarS Horse Camp
Oct 3 @ 1:00 pm – Oct 6 @ 1:00 pm

We pack up and head to TBarS on October 3rd!! This is one of our favorite places to camp!  If you haven’t made it a point to go, you really should.  We normally have so many going that we reserve the entire campsite.  However, this year there were only 10 spots available out of the 16 and I believe we have filled those already. So, if you want to join us let us know and we can see if we can add you to our campsite or see if they had someone back out on their reservations.

We usually try to caravan so we will make plans for that the closer we get.

Oct
4
Fri
Ball Ground Ga. Horse camping Broxton Bridge @ Broxton Bridge Plantation
Oct 4 – Oct 6 all-day

Book your cabin/camping sights at https://sites.google.com/view/bchsc/events

 

Contact host Judy Henson to see how many from our chapter are going.

 

 

Kings Mountain, NC Camp and Ride @ Trail Ride
Oct 4 @ 3:30 pm – Oct 6 @ 3:15 pm

Primitive camp for the weekend or come ride just Saturday. Fourteen miles of back roads around Mount Pleasant. There will be live music on Friday night for those camping, as well as a big bonfire and karaoke on Saturday night.

Oct
24
Thu
Agua Dulce, CA – Camping at Montana De Oro
Oct 24 – Oct 27 all-day

Amy Nelson has reserved a group camping area, $75 per person/horse combo, $25 per person, non riders.  Your payment to Amy will reserve your spot.  Space is limited.

Greenville, TX – Spooktacular Camp, Scavenger Hunt Trail Ride, Costume Contest
Oct 24 @ 12:00 pm – Oct 27 @ 1:00 pm

Come join us for a fun, fun, fun weekend of camping, trail rides including a scavenger hunt, costume contest, hoof care clinic and lots of food and snacks!

If you are interested in joining us, please contact Belle at (972) 746-7159 to reserve your camp spot (depends on length of stay) and to register for the fun festivities ($30).

Kings Mountain, NC Camp and Ride @ Leatherwood Mountains
Oct 24 @ 1:00 pm – Oct 27 @ 2:00 pm

We LOVE Leatherwood and all it has to offer, from trail riding, good food and drinks at their restaurant and now they have zip lining. Camping is available, stalls for your horses and paddocks for turnout. Small bathhouse. They also do home rentals if you prefer that! Here is there number for more information and reservations: 336-973-5044
Please bring some cash for our Boot to donate to our favorite two charities for 2024: Cleveland County Hearts and Hooves & Southern Paws Animal Rescue

Kings Mountain, NC Camp and Ride @ Manchester Trail Riders
Oct 24 @ 4:00 pm – Oct 27 @ 2:00 pm

So much fun to be had at Manchester Trail Riders twice a year Event, that raises funds for their care of the trails and campground. The fall event features food, DJ, a band and of course Halloween (trick or treat) for the kiddos, the children are taken around the campground via tractor and trailer. All of us Cowgirls usually dress up for the Saturday trail ride too! Water and power at each site. Minimal stalls available, but plenty of areas to high line or set up portable corrals. Bathhouse on site!
We will have our Boot for donations to our two charities: Cleveland County Hearts and Hooves & Southern Paws Animal Rescue.
Reservations can be made usually about two months prior to the event.

Oct
26
Sat
Abilene, TX Western Women of Inspiration Ministry Retreat @ Rafter L Ranch (Coleman, TX) @ Rafter L Ranch
Oct 26 @ 2:00 pm – Oct 27 @ 3:00 pm

Come on out for a weekend of celebrating Jesus! Plus, horseback (trail riding and obstacle course), some fellowship, testimonials and a devotional on Sunday.

Please bring proof of a negative Coggins prior to off-loading horse on ranch property. Check in will be @ 2pm on Saturday 26 Oct 2024, check out will be @ 2pm on Sunday 27 Oct 2024. Primitive camping only. You may bring a generator and panels. Lori will assign meal items to bring for supper on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday.

Need/Want a stall for your horse? Please contact Terrie Eldred@ 325-636-7974. Stalls are self-clean and cost is $10. Please let Terrie know if you are bringing a very tall and/or large RV/LQ trailer.

Requesting no alcohol at this event.

Planning to “pass the hat” on Sunday for an offering to Rafter L ranch for allowing us to enjoy the beauty of the ranch and obstacle course.

Looking forward to a fun filled “girls” weekend.

Nov
2
Sat
Farmersville TX @ Halloween Costume Parade Practice **DATE CHANGE** @ Whispering Oaks Farm & Ranch
Nov 2 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

As Rhonda Martin would say, this is going to “EPIC”!

We are planning a Halloween Costume Parade Practice in the neighborhood of Whispering Oaks Farm & Ranch!!  Our purpose is two-fold… to discuss Standard Parade Requirements, and to have some FUN while exposing all horses to parade activities!!  After you turn from Hwy 1529, look for the 40SC Banner and turn right into the large Outdoor Arena entrance.  Come early, be ready to ride out, and start our Parade Discussion by 10:00AM sharp.  Then, we will ride out on Parade Route at 11:00AM.  Please, no delays and lack of preparation.  We want to see you in your best Costume and full attire!  We are planning to have neighbors judge all entries!!  WE WILL HAVE PRIZES!!  And probably go afterward into Cooper for late lunch!?

Nov
7
Thu
Kings Mountain, NC Camp and Ride @ Croft State Park
Nov 7 @ 1:00 pm – Nov 10 @ 2:00 pm

Great trails and camping at Croft State Park, one of our favorites!!

Reservation can be made online at:

Www.reserve.southcarolinaparks.com/croft

 

 

Nov
9
Sat
Wylie, TX Attending Greenville’s Veteran’s Day Parade @ Downtown Greenville
Nov 9 @ 11:00 am

Planning ahead!!  Mark your calendars now and join us in honoring our Veterans.

More info coming as the time grows closer.

Nov
14
Thu
Kings Mountain, NC Camp and Ride @ H. Cooper Black Recreational Area
Nov 14 @ 1:00 pm – Nov 17 @ 2:00 pm

Moonlight Ride!! There is a full moon during this ride and we hope to ride our horses on the beautiful sandy trails of H. Cooper Black.

The address for the campground is 279 Sporting Dog Trail, Cheraw, SC and to make reservations go their website at:

Www.reserve.southcarolinaparks.com/hcooperblack/

 

Nov
15
Fri
Benbrook, TX Caney Mountain @ Caney Mountain Horse Camp
Nov 15 @ 8:00 am – Nov 21 @ 8:00 am

All details on their website.  It is no boast when they say “some of the most spectacular riding opportunities in the United States”. There are trails for all riding levels. Shoes, pads, and conditioning HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!   https://caneyhorsecamp.com/
check out YouTube for more videos!

Nov
26
Tue
Abilene, TX-Fox Christmas Lights Parade @ Downtown Abilene
Nov 26 @ 6:30 pm

The Fox Parade of Lights is a beautiful way to bring in the Christmas season! Join us as we light up our horses for a bright and festive parade!
Details as we get closer to the event.

Dec
3
Tue
Wylie, TX – 3rd Annual Santa’s Country Christmas ride @ Santa's Country Christmas
Dec 3 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Join us for our 3rd Annual Santa’s Country Christmas ride!  Parking will be in the adjacent parking lot to the location. Please be saddled and ready to go by 6:30pm. There are exotic animals and loud music playing so please make sure your horse will tolerate it. There will be cars following us through the display.

**Please bring CASH**

*event is subject to change depending on weather*

 

Dec
6
Fri
Wylie, TX – Greenville Christmas Parade of Lights @ Living Word Church parking lot
Dec 6 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Join us for the Greenville Christmas Parade of Lights.  More details to come later.

Dec
7
Sat
Columbia Basin, WA The Downtown Kennewick Hometown Holiday Parade @ Downtown Kennewick
Dec 7 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Howdy Cowgirls!

Santa is coming to town! Let’s greet him 40 Something Cowgirl style 🤠

https://www.historickennewick.org/hometown-holidays-parade
Check out the link for info, yee-haw!

Benbrook TX – Christmas in the Stockyards Parade @ Fort Worth Stockyards
Dec 7 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Join us as we ring in the season at the stockyards. We will park in lot 5. Modified parade attire:
Black 40SC vest

white button down shirt

black saddle blanket

black hat

I will bring red bandannas

decorate your horse for Christmas!

Arrive between 2-3 pm. Line up is at 3:30 and the parade starts at 4.  Coggins is required!

Dec
8
Sun
Wylie, TX – Wylie Christmas Parade @ vacant lot off Birmingham st
Dec 8 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Join us for the Wylie Christmas Parade!  Let’s show our Christmas spirit and decorate our horses! We will be parking in the vacant grassy lot off of Birmingham st.  We NEED designated manure scoopers for the parade.  We also will need a volunteer to carry our chapter banner.

Wylie, TX – Dinner after Wylie Christmas Parade @ Fuzzy's Taco Shop
Dec 8 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join us for dinner after the Wylie Christmas Parade!  It has been a tradition for 3yrs now to have tacos after the parade! There is parking at the back of the parking lot or in the Burger King parking lot next door.

Dec
14
Sat
Wylie, TX – Farmersville Christmas Parade @ FISD Administration building
Dec 14 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Join us for the Farmersville Christmas Parade!  Let’s show our Christmas spirit and decorate our horses! We will be parking in the administration building. We also will need a volunteer to carry our chapter banner.

Wylie, TX – Dinner after the Farmersville Christmas Parade @ Charlie's
Dec 14 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join us for dinner after the Farmersville Christmas Parade! Please let us know if you are coming, we have to call ahead to reserve a table.

Mar
15
Sat
Benbrook TX – Cowtown Goes Green Parade @ Fort Worth Stockyards
Mar 15 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Parade starts at 4 pm and a current coggins is require s to participate. We will be in white shirts, black 40SC vests, black hats and Kelly green bandanas!

add as much green to that as you can!

Parade trailer parking in lot 5. Check in by 2:30!

Mar
21
Fri
Benbrook TX – TRR Weekend @ Train Robber Ranch
Mar 21 @ 2:00 pm – Mar 24 @ 12:00 pm

Join us for a weekend at Train Robbers Ranch in beautiful East Texas! For additional information on area sites and activities, visit the website. We will take food to cook on site and will determine what to take closer to time. http://Www.trainrobberranch.com

Apr
10
Thu
Wylie, TX Chapter Retreat @ Train Robber Ranch @ Train Robber Ranch
Apr 10 @ 1:00 pm – Apr 13 @ 12:00 pm

It’s that time again!!!!  We will be heading out on 4/10/25 for our annual retreat.  This will be our 4th year of going and making memories together!!

This is a PRIVATE Chapter Retreat.

Plans will be made for caravanning and carpooling the closer we get to our trip as well as dinner plans.

Go check out their website @ Train Robber Ranch – Your next trail ride destination!

May
1
Thu
Troup, TX: Train Robber Ranch @ Train Robber Ranch
May 1 @ 12:00 pm – May 4 @ 11:00 am

Come join us for our second annual Train Rober Ranch ride! We will be limiting the ride to 15 cowgirls. LQ hookups are LIMITED as well. Get on the list early if you would like to come! Contact Brittany for more information!

May
8
Thu
Benbrook TX-PRIVATE Event Chapter retreat @ Lazy TK Ranch
May 8 @ 3:30 pm – May 11 @ 4:30 pm

Annual chapter retreat to Lazy TK Ranch. Cost TBA. Limited space, please RSVP. Private event for our chapter.

May
15
Thu
Greenville, TX – Train Robber Ranch Camp & Ride Weekend @ Train Robber Ranch
May 15 @ 12:00 pm – May 18 @ 1:00 pm

Call to reserve your spot.  If it’s full, we’ll put you on a waiting list and will plan another trip.  🙂

Jul
4
Fri
Wylie, TX Attending Park Street 4th Of July Parade @ Family Fellowship Church
Jul 4 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

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.

 

Jul
5
Sat
Wylie, TX Attending the Lone Oak Independence Day Parade @ Lone Oak ISD
Jul 5 @ 12:30 pm

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.

 

Jul
12
Sat
Wylie, TX Attending 61st Annual Rodeo Parade
Jul 12 @ 9:00 am

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

Aug
16
Sat
Wylie, TX – North Texas State Fair Parade @ North Texas State Fair & Rodeo
Aug 16 @ 7:30 am – 8:30 am

Its that time of year again, its the North Texas State Fair & Rodeo. We will be participating in the parade on Saturday August 16th.  We will park along Bryan street near First Denton Church at 7:30am.  Parade line up is at 9am.

Parade attire:

  • Pink Long Sleeve
  • Pink polo wraps/ boots
  • Straw/ palm leaf hats
Aug
29
Fri
Wylie, TX – Platter Flats Camping @ Platter Flats Equestrian Camp
Aug 29 – Sep 1 all-day

Come out and join us for a fun filled holiday weekend of riding and camping.

Sep
11
Thu
Benbrook TX – Six RS Weekend @ Six RS Ranch
Sep 11 @ 3:30 pm – Sep 14 @ 4:30 pm

We are headed on vacation with our horses. Trail rides all weekend! There are hook ups for LQ trailers and room in the house if you don’t have a trailer to sleep in! Space is limited, so let us know if want in!
Cost will be updated once we have a final estimate of cowgirls attending. Lori Darks is our coordinator on this. Text her at +1 (443) 907-9531

Dec
2
Tue
Wylie, TX – 4th Annual Santa’s Country Christmas ride @ Santa's Country Christmas
Dec 2 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Join us for our 4th Annual Santa’s Country Christmas ride!  Parking will be in the adjacent parking lot to the location. Please be saddled and ready to go by 6:30pm. There are exotic animals and loud music playing so please make sure your horse will tolerate it. There will be cars following us through the display.

**Please bring CASH**

*event is subject to change depending on weather*

 

Dec
5
Fri
Wylie, TX – Greenville Christmas Parade of Lights @ Living Word Church parking lot
Dec 5 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Join us for the Greenville Christmas Parade of Lights.  More details to come later.

Dec
7
Sun
Wylie, TX – Wylie Christmas Parade @ vacant lot off Birmingham st
Dec 7 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Join us for the Wylie Christmas Parade!  Let’s show our Christmas spirit and decorate our horses! We will be parking in the vacant grassy lot off of Birmingham st.  We NEED designated manure scoopers for the parade.  We also will need a volunteer to carry our chapter banner.

Dec
13
Sat
Wylie, TX – Farmersville Christmas Parade @ FISD Administration building
Dec 13 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Join us for the Farmersville Christmas Parade!  Let’s show our Christmas spirit and decorate our horses! We will be parking in the administration building. We also will need a volunteer to carry our chapter banner.