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Trail challenge entry begins at 6:30 pm in the FARM Center Arena. Classes for everyone. Lead line, Youth (under 16), Adult. Let’s show them our cowgirl skills!
Please see details below. Saturday dates 9 am
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.
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
Time to clean out those tack rooms, bring out those crafts you make or any side business you have to sell your goods.
Outdoor event, so dress accordingly. No fee to set up.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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
Event held by The Lake Ray Roberts Equestrian Trails Association as a fund raiser to match funds for a new recreational trail grant. Saturday events are obstacle course judged in an arena and relaxing trail ride with judged obstacles along the trail. Sunday is also trail ride with judged obstacles. You can go for one event, one day, or the whole weekend. Some meals will be provided and negative coggins is required. Awards will be given to riders and equine
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:
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
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.
Rochester, WA Chapter
Registration is required and fills up fast! Register at www.flyingmstables.com
10-12, 12-2, and 2-4 times slots
$35 per horse and rider combo
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.
Join us for our 3rd Annual trip to the Cattleman’s Classic @ Ribeye Roundup! Great fun to watch the Cook-Off and great food to enjoy after! Meet us on the square and we will have a group seating area to enjoy the festivities! Price per Ticket has dropped from $35 to $20 with a new format. You will now be able to select samples from preferred Cooks!!
Proceeds of the event will benefit to NETBIO – The Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization (NETBIO) is a group of independent cow/calf producers and agribusiness representatives working together to enhance the beef industry in Northeast Texas. NETBIO works in conjunction with the Texas A&M- Commerce and the AgriLife Office in Sulphur Springs.
Here is the Ticket purchase link: (You may have to copy and put in your own browser.)
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Join us after the Cattleman’s Classic @ Ribeye Roundup for a open-air concert by Bobby Irwin!
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.
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.
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.
Time Onlys at 11am RACE at 1pm
SUNDAY October 15th
Time Onlys at 10am
RACE at 12pm
Peewees
Non-carry over 18/50
OPEN 4D
$50 YETI Maturity
Sidepot 3D 3/4 split 100% payback
$35EF 15/50 3D full sec splits
$35EF 16-49 3D 1/2 sec splits
$15 EF Turtle & Hare PeeWee 2D 5 sec split
Cash, check, CC & Venmo accepted
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.
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.
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
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.
Join us at our favorite museum as we hear from the one of the inductees. Light bites. RSVP to the museum if you are a member. [email protected]
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.
Save the dates for the 3rd Annual “Power of Pink Barrel Race”. The dates will be Friday October 18th through Sunday October 20th.
This is another great barrel race produced by Genesis Parker & Megan Matsuura, two members of the Green River Chapter of 40 Something Cowgirls.
A great race for a great cause, well ran, fun for the entire family, and a great time in the saddle.
90% will go back into the POT!!!! Added Money To be announced when made available
Will add more information as it comes available.
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*
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!
Halloween Trail Obstacle Play Day – Ridets and horses are encouraged to dress up in costumes and compete in a costume contest, practice & compete on my mountain trail obstacle course. Teams will have to participate in maneuvering through the obstacles cool, calm & collected.
$10 donation to participate and money goes into our cowgirls fund
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.
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.
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
Join our 40 Something Cowgirls as members of Texas Trail Challenge Club fine tune their skills in this Fall Riders Clinic. Please reach out to TTCC directly for reservations, TRCC memberships and fee information.
Hope all can join us at Mingo Trails for a great “Fall” weekend! Gonna be a lot of fun!!!
Please see details below. Saturday dates 9 am
Please see details below.
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.
The public is invited to come play on the posse’s trail course with prizes for the best costume (awarded at NOON).
Divisions: 12 and under, 1-17, and 18+ Top costume in each division wins $50!
Register at the clubhouse as you enter the property and signn a waiver before unloading your horse. Potable water and restrooms are available, but bring your own chair and food.
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.
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.
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.
Season premiere of Yellowstone! Let’s get together and watch! BYOB and snacks to share. Be on time, as there is no talking during the show!
Save the Date! We will update as information becomes available. We usually buy a table and those interested pay Stacey Jandrucko!
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…
We will be getting together at the Cedar Hollow Winery to celebrate Galentine’s Day!!
What is Galentine’s Day you might ask? Well, it’s a day for women to celebrate their friendships with their lady friends and our club has developed some wonderful lifetime friendships through our horses. Dress up or come in your boots and jeans, it doesn’t matter, let’s go celebrate our friendship!!
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.