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Sep
24
Tue
Salem, OR Craft Night @ Queen Ambers House
Sep 24 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Get together with some fun ladies to create some fun crafts for the Holiday Season!

Bring a snack if you would like.

Reach out to Queen Amber for details on the craft being created.

Sep
26
Thu
Green River, Wyoming – Paint and Create “Ostrich”
Sep 26 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Join the 40 Something Cowgirls as they test their artistic abilities.  At this event we will be painting a cute “Ostrich”.  The event will be held at Sante Fe Southwest Grill on September 26, 2024 from 6pm to 8:30pm.  The $35 ticket includes everything you need:  2.5hrs of painting, stencils, 16×20 stretched canvas to take home, your own easel to work on, paint, brushes, aprons, and help from the artist so you can enjoy your masterpiece.

Purchase tickets at: www.wyopaintandcreate.com

Don’t forget about great music, food & drink (at your expense).

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
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.

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.

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
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
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.

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
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!

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

 

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
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.

Nov
2
Sat
Kings Mountain, NC Food Expo @ Ballantyne’s Backyard Community Park
Nov 2 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join us for a fun night of foodie celebration featuring whiskey bars, great music and bonfires.

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
8
Fri
Farmersville TX @ 2nd Annual Northeast TX Horse Expo @ Longhorn Arena & Event Center
Nov 8 – Nov 10 all-day

We will be participating, again,  in the 2nd Annual Horse EXPO at Longhorn Arena in Greenville, TX.  This Expo event will include Horse Products Vendors, Sale Horse Alley, Food Vendors, Demonstrations, New & Used Tack, Stallion Exhibits, and Horse HealthFarmersville will have a booth and represent 40 Something Cowgirls!!  We will also attend and participate in EXPO Demonstrations.  The 2023 1st Annual EXPO was a huge success for our Chapter!!  MORE details to come in the next year!  Stay Tuned!! 

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.

Nov
10
Sun
Abilene, TX- Craft Night Horse Wreaths @ Melisa’s Shop
Nov 10 @ 3:30 pm – 7:30 pm

For the third year we are making beautiful horse head wreaths for Christmas. All wreaths are 1 of a kind, painted and built by you!
5 spots available.

 

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…

Dec
31
Wed
Wylie, TX – New Year’s Eve Trail ride @ Big Mineral Equestrian Camp
Dec 31 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Let’s send off 2025 with a RIDE! Of course this is all planned with TEXAS weather in mind, so lets keep an eye on the weather and send 2024 off into the sunset with this RIDE!

Let’s meet at 9 AM and try to ride out by 10 AM.

Jan
1
Thu
Wylie, TX – New Year’s Day Trail ride @ Trace Trails
Jan 1 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Let’s start the New Year off right! Saddle up and join us at Trace Trails in Athens, TX.

meet at 9 AM and be ready to ride by 10 AM!