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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
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!
A few Cowgirls just might be found here getting in some good Ranch Riding, Trail and Rail work!! Come out and join us! There are lots of entry level and advanced level Classes. You must compete in at least 5 of the 8 Shows to earn point placings for the Year-End Awards!
Showbill link… https://huntcountyhorse.com/forms/showbill.pdf
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]
Rawlins horse show series English and western classes all age groups
Western horse show with a Cowboy Challenge trail course (separate event). See wyomingmustangassn.com for more information and to sign up.
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
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.
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
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…
Hey Belton cowgirls! We’re having a “just for fun” horse show at Tammy Farmer’s farm. There will be prizes and food and fun! You’re welcome to camp for the night if you want to visit or ride on Sunday. 131 Brock Rd Honea Path, SC.
Beautiful trail ride, come join us!
Meet at parking area at 10 am. Make sure you have GSMNP parking sticker or pay online for day parking. Bring snacks, lunch & plenty to drive . We’ll spend the day enjoying the many trails within the park
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!
To expedite check-in on the day of the event, please download and bring a signed release with you.
Bear Creek Hounds
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
Meet at Hurricane Creek Parking Area at 10am, and we will ride out across creek jump on Big Indian Trail. Bring your chainsaws and hand saws. This will be first ride since winter storms. Bring saddles with water and food.
Nantahala National Forest is off Hwy 64 Between Franklin and Hayesville. Contact Tammy for any questions
Come ride the trails with us.
Tsali Recreational Arena – Trail Ride Right and 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
We ride out at 10:00 AM Bring a snack, we may get to swim.
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.
Looking forward to riding at the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers GA on Saturday, June 22nd at 10:00. 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:
Come join us as we paint wine glasses! Wendy’s Mobile Painting provides everything for your $35! Bring light snacks and BYOB. We start painting at 6 so come a few minutes early if you can! Please RSVP so we know what supplies we need!
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
Meeting at 9:30, ride out by 10:00. Bucks Grave Road trailhead.
Boots or shoes recommended.
East Texas Stock Horse Show! Come out and show off your skills and horsemanship. East Texas Stock Horse Association has continued to provide an excellent show series and trainers. This has provided our COWGIRLS with great information and examples in the Stock Horse show pen. Come out and support your fellow COWGIRLS as they show off their skills and horsemanship!
As with any competition, interest grows and our COWGIRLS are honing their skills. Come out and cheer on our fellow COWGIRLS or participate in this great Association. Join us for a fun filled weekend. Pick your events and competition level and show off what your skills. Monthly clinics are held the Friday before the Show weekend, so make sure you attend to learn what the judges are looking for at that weekend show.
**Location may be subject to change**
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
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!
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!
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…
East Texas Stock Horse Show! Come out and show off your skills and horsemanship. East Texas Stock Horse Association has continued to provide an excellent show series and trainers. This has provided our COWGIRLS with great information and examples in the Stock Horse show pen. Come out and support your fellow COWGIRLS as they show off their skills and horsemanship!
As with any competition, interest grows and our COWGIRLS are honing their skills. Come out and cheer on our fellow COWGIRLS or participate in this great Association. Join us for a fun filled weekend. Pick your events and competition level and show off what your skills. Monthly clinics are held the Friday before the Show weekend, so make sure you attend to learn what the judges are looking for at that weekend show.
**Location may be subject to change**
A few Cowgirls just might be found here getting in some good Ranch Riding, Trail and Rail work!! Come out and join us! There are lots of entry level and advanced level Classes. You must compete in at least 5 of the 8 Shows to earn point placings for the Year-End Awards!
Showbill link… https://huntcountyhorse.com/forms/showbill.pdf
Saturday, July 13
• 9am-4pm •
Located on the lawn and in the orchard behind their store. Grilled lunches available for purchase. Traveling Taphouse on site from 11am-4pm.
Shop and support your local artisans! Some of the items you might find at the festival:
• Paintings
• Quilts & Blankets
• Handcrafted Soaps
• Home Decor
• House Plants
• Photography Prints
• Handmade jewelry
• Embroidery
• Epoxy
• Woodcrafts
• Pottery
• Paper arts
• Handcrafted teas
• Garden art
• Children’s clothing
• Fiber arts
• …and more!