Calendar

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Jan
4
Thu
Thermopolis WY Open Riding in the barn @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Jan 4 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Open riding in the barn hosted by Kay Reese.

Jan
5
Fri
Thermopolis WY Obstacle Course @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Jan 5 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Obstacle course, poles, etc. hosted by Laura Patterson.

Jan
12
Fri
Church Point, LA-Spectate Mounted Shooting Clinic @ V-Cross Ranch
Jan 12 all-day

The Kenda Lenseigne Clinic is fully booked, but you’re invited to observe and volunteer if you’re interested.

Alternative if it rains is the Opelousas Covered arena, 13 miles from the V-Cross ranch.

 

 

Stanton, TX Attending Sandhills Rodeo @ Ector County Coliseum
Jan 12 @ 6:00 pm

The cowgirls are attending the Sandhills Rodeo on January 12, 2024.  We will meet for dinner at 6:00.  The rodeo starts at 7:30.

Jan
13
Sat
Thermopolis, WY Thermopolis Sorting Series @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Jan 13 @ 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
Thermopolis, WY Thermopolis Sorting Series @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Jan 13 @ 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
Jan
20
Sat
Stanton, TX Attending Wooly Winter Open Show @ Texas Tech Equestrian Center
Jan 20 @ 8:00 am

The cowgirls are headed North to Lubbock for the Wooly Winter Open Show at Texas Tech Equestrian Center.  The shows starts with Halter at 8:00, and will likely last until 5:00 p.m. or later, ending with Ranch classes.  Check out the following URL for more information:

https://www.texastechequestrian.com/open-show.html

 

Prineville OR Monthly meeting and Gourd Art craft day @ K bar D Ranch
Jan 20 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Meet from noon to 1:00 for brief business discussion/sack lunch.

1:00-4:oo will be craft time.  Blank gourds will be supplied along with availability of some paints and drilling/cutting/sanding tools.  Do a little research beforehand and come prepared with a design in mind.  Several design books are available to help with ideas.

Jan
27
Sat
Stanton, TX Attending Jennifer’s Mardi Gras Birthday Bash @ Jennifer's House
Jan 27 @ 7:00 pm

Put on your beads and get ready to party!  Mardi Gras season is winding up.  Let’s kick it off at Jennifer’s birthday bash!

Feb
1
Thu
Thermopolis WY Open Riding in the barn @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Feb 1 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Open riding in the barn hosted by Kay Reese.

Feb
4
Sun
Church Point, LA – Athus Melder Horse Trail @ Athus Melder
Feb 4 all-day

Must have current Coggins.

Thermopolis WY HSC Barrel Racing @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Feb 4 @ 11:00 am

Time only’s at 11:00 – PeeWee, Open,Youth, Senior.

Feb
9
Fri
Church Point, LA – Cowboy Mounted Shooting @ VCross Arena
Feb 9 @ 2:00 pm – Feb 10 @ 6:00 pm

Cowboy Mounted shooting Starts Friday with Shotgun and rifle. Saturday will be the main match.

Sunday Mardi Gras Parade

Feb
10
Sat
Thermopolis WY Thermopolis Sorting Series @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Feb 10 @ 9:00 am

Enter at 9:00 – Sort at 10:00

Warm heated arena.

Feb
11
Sun
Church Point, LA – Traditional Mardi Gras Parade and events @ Prince Ranch
Feb 11 @ 7:00 am – 2:00 pm

Enjoy a traditional Mardi Gras Parade continued with a chicken run and a grease pig chase.

Howard Venable road and surrounding roads will be closed from 6 am to 4 pm so arrive early.  There will be parking at the Vcross ranch, we will shuttle to the Prince ranch.

Thermopolis WY String Art @ Hot Springs County Fair Building
Feb 11 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Feb
23
Fri
Thermopolis WY Dennis Tryan Roping Clinic @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Feb 23 all-day
Feb
24
Sat
Prineville OR Monthly meeting and Hell-hat craft day @ K bar D Ranch
Feb 24 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Regular monthly meeting at noon, bring a sack lunch.

Crafting from 1:00-4:00pm.  HELLHAT day!!!  Start gathering your supplies (helmet, brim, hatband).  It is so much more fun making these if you have a group of crazy cowgirls sharing tips on construction,

Feb
29
Thu
Church Point, LA – Steel Magnolia @ The Grand Opera House of the South in Crowley, LA @ The Grand Opera House of the South
Feb 29 @ 6:45 pm – 9:15 pm

Come watch Kathryn as M’Lynn, Shelby’s mom..

Mar
1
Fri
Church Point LA – Ebenezer park trail ride_Jasper, Texas @ Ebenzer Park
Mar 1 – Mar 3 all-day

Click the link below to reserve your RV spot.

Ebenezer Park, Sam Rayburn Reservoir – Recreation.gov

 

Mar
2
Sat
Thermopolis, WY Sip and Paint Headstall @ VFW
Mar 2 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Sign up online at Heart Mountain Trading Post.

Mar
7
Thu
Thermopolis WY Open Riding @ HSC Fairgrounds
Mar 7 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Mar
9
Sat
Thermopolis WY Thermopolis Sorting Series @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Mar 9 all-day

Enter at 9:00 – Sort at 10:00.

Warm heated arena.

Thermopolis, WY Thermopolis Sorting Series @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Mar 9 @ 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
Mar
10
Sun
Thermopolis WY HSC Barrel Racing @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Mar 10 @ 11:00 am

Time Onlys start at 11

Mar
23
Sat
Thermopolis WY Confidence Course Clinic @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Mar 23 @ 9:00 am – Mar 24 @ 4:00 pm
Prineville OR Monthly meeting and craft day @ K bar D Ranch
Mar 23 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Regular monthly meeting/sack lunch noon to 1:00

Tentative craft for the day will be Horseshoe art…..embellish with wire, feathers, beads

Mar
28
Thu
Stanton, TX Roundup @ Fat Birds
Mar 28 @ 6:30 pm

The monthly roundup of the Stanton, TX chapter will be at Fat Birds in Midland, TX.

Mar
30
Sat
Church Point, LA – Mounted Shooting Practice & Meet and Greet @ V-Cross Arena
Mar 30 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 pm

Join us for a practice Mounted shooting session March 30, 2024 10 am – 2 pm, priced at $20 per person. You can either bring your own blanks or purchase 10 blanks from us for $7.

Afterwards, enjoy a fun filled day with the 40SC moving cattle in the arena and some lively line dancing with Cowgirl Melanie Bourque. Don’t forget to bring your own Berverage.

$15 nightly hookups

$5 stall per day

Apr
3
Wed
Stanton, TX Farewell Party for Meghan @ Jennifer's House
Apr 3 @ 7:00 pm

Cowgirl Meghan is moving back to Florida.  Join us to give her a proper send off.  Bring your favorite dish and/or beverage.

Apr
5
Fri
Thermopolis, WY Dummy Roping at Vivian’s @ Harvey Arena
Apr 5 @ 11:00 am – 2:30 pm

Park at 622 E Sunnyside and ride down the hill to the arena by the river.

Apr
12
Fri
Prineville, OR Grizzly Mountain Endurance and Trail Ride @ Miller Ranch
Apr 12 @ 9:00 am – Apr 13 @ 5:00 pm

Large meadow for parking big rigs.  Trails are mixed high desert, two-track and cow trails with a few sections of volcanic rock. Gentle roling elevation changes.  AERC organized endurance ride (fees are dependent on distance: 25, 55, 75) with a 10 mile introductory trail ride.

Apr
13
Sat
Thermopolis WY Thermopolis Sorting Series @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Apr 13 @ 9:00 am

Enter at 9:00 – Sort at 10:00.

Warm heated arena.

Thermopolis, WY Thermopolis Sorting Series @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Apr 13 @ 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
Stanton, TX Attending Old Sorehead Trade Days
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – Apr 14 @ 5:00 pm

The Old Sorehead Trade Days is an opportunity to shop dozens of local vendors.

Apr
14
Sun
Thermopolis, WY Hot Springs County Barrel Racing @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Apr 14 @ 11:00 am

Exhibitions start at 11:00 am.

Apr
25
Thu
Stanton, TX Meet and Greet @ Fair to Midland
Apr 25 @ 6:30 pm
Are you curious about the 40 Something Cowgirls? Come out and meet our members! Find out about fun upcoming events or suggest your own event! We hope to see you there!
May
11
Sat
Stanton, TX attending Shenandoah Bar M Ranch Open House @ Shenandoah Bar M Ranch
May 11 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Shenandoah Bar M Ranch welcomes the cowgirls to visit the Ranch during the Shenandoah Bar M open house event.

Beginning at 9:00 a.m., the public is invited to tour the facility during which time a light breakfast will be provided.  Tours of the property will be given.  We will ride at 12:00.  As a group, we can decide whether to do an arena ride, obstacle course, trail ride, or all three!

May
26
Sun
Thermopolis, WY Hot Springs County Barrel Racing @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
May 26 @ 11:00 am

Exhibitions start at 11:00am.

May
31
Fri
Stanton, TX Roundup @ Torchy's Tacos
May 31 @ 6:30 pm

The monthly meeting of the Stanton, TX chapter will be at Torchy’s tacos in Odessa.  Come enjoy good food and good company.

Aug
9
Fri
Church Point, LA – Trail ride @ Ebenezer Park-near Jasper, TX
Aug 9 – Aug 11 all-day

We will ride twice a day and potluck both evenings.

Book your RV spot through

https://www.recreation.gov

See y’all there!

Church Point, LA chapter- Ebenezer Trail ride @ Ebenzer State Park
Aug 9 – Aug 11 all-day

We will gather and have potluck meals Friday and Saturday.

first trail ride 9:00 am second trail ride will be in the evening.

From Jasper, Texas, take US Highway 96 North approximately 12 miles to the intersection of Recreation Road 255. Go west on 255 approximately 8 miles to the park entrance road. 31° 4′ 13.0001″ N 94° 7′ 28.9999″ W

Aug
18
Sun
Thermopolis, WY Hot Springs County Barrel Racing @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Aug 18 @ 11:00 am

Exhibitions start at 11:00am.

Sep
22
Sun
Thermopolis, WY Hot Springs County Barrel Racing @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Sep 22 @ 11:00 am

Exhibitions start at 11:00am.