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We have been invited to ride at the Rafter L ranch.
Beautiful scenery and an obstacle course available too.
Join our Marvelous Mavericks riding the trails around the lake at Abilene State Park.
Check in at the office to show proof of negative coggins, and pay the $5/person park entrance fee.
Make a U-turn around the office and go back out to the highway. Go Left for 1 mile. Lake entrance is on the right. We park near the swimming area or in the first boat ramp parking lot.
The trail is a 2 hour ride. Bathrooms are close to parking. Yes, there are areas where you can water your horse.
Melisa is leading the way!
Join us at Abilene State Park for our monthly trail ride. Be sure to check in, show coggins, and pay your fee to the park station before heading to the lake. Lake entrance is left 1 mile up the highway on the right side. We park near the swimming/picnic area. See y’all there!
Joins us on a lovely trail ride w/Terrie @ Rafter L ranch. She will also have obstacle course available after trail ride.
Ranch Pizzeria is a great place for a late lunch in Coleman too. See you there!
Annalise has invited us to ride her family ranch! Kemper Ranch has some rocky areas and opportunity to play in the water. Can’t wait to see y’all on this beautiful spring time ride!
Please reach out for the address.
This is a day event put on by Extreme Trail Sports. Great for those new to the sport. Day rentals for stalls are available and should be reserved when you register but stalls will be paid for the day of the event.
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:00pm, PST
Saturday Morning: In-Hand event obstacles are completed dismounted. You may be saddled, halters with leads are recommended. All non-riding equines are welcome to compete.
Saturday Afternoon: Obstacle Course is a mounted event in an area/field. A saddle (treeless included) and headstall with reins are required. All riding disciplines are welcome.
There is a variety of terrain throughout the property. The facility has gravel roads throughout. The arena has sand footing. The trails have dirt, mixed gravel, wooded area, and lots of trees.
FEES:
Obstacle Course: $24-$44
In Hand: $24-$44
Continental Breakfast: $5 donation
Lunch: $8 donation for beef chili and chicken enchilada chili with chips and drinks
In addition to the registration fee paid to ETS, a $10 facility fee will be collected the day of the event to support the ranch.
Awards:
1st-6th place Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced
1st-3rd place Junior (age 13-17)
1st-3rd place Youngin’ (age 7-12) and
1st place Newcomer.
7:30-8:45 Arrival check-in; 8:00 Judge Meeting; 9:00 Rider Meeting; 10:00 First riders out on the In Hand Course; LUNCH after you ride-at your convenience; 12-1:15 Rider check-in for Mounted Obstacle Course; Awards; 1:30 Rider Meeting; 2:00 First riders out on Mounted Obstacle Course; Awards.
Let’s get together at Milo McIver State Park and ride the trails. Plan to meet at the park at 11:00.
Day use fee is $5, unless you have a State Park Pass. Feel free to pack a lunch and we can eat and visit before heading back home.
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!
Let’s meet up and ride the trails. Plan to meet at the park at 12:00.
Day use fee is $5, unless you have an annual park pass.
Feel free to pack a lunch and we can eat and visit before heading home.
HOPE TO SEE YA THERE!!
Abilene State Park is hosting a guided trail ride. Please consider this is not a free range 40 Something Cowgirls guided ride. Please know they plan to ride out at 9:00am so come early. Can’t wait to see y’all there!
*** From the flyer:
Join us for a guided trail ride around Lake Abilene as part of Abilene State Park’s 90th anniversary celebration!
This will be a 2-hour ride. You will need to bring your own horse and show your Coggins. We’ll meet and unload at the swimming area parking lot.
Park entrance is free for this event!
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.
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!
Join our Marvelous Mavericks for an early ride through shaded forest at Knight Arabians. Please reach our for the address.
The event does take place on Saturday with an In-Hand event obstacles.
Sunday: Trail Challenge- A relaxing trail ride with judged obstacles placed along 5 miles of trail. Ride at a leisurely pace with friends and family. Enjoy the sights as you improve your horsemanship skills. With 6 obstacles along the trail. One horse and rider per event. This event with take place at Jamestown/Three Beat Farms across the street from Tamarind Ranch. Registration and Riders meeting will take place at Tamarind Ranch. Traffic Control with escort riders across the street.
Registration fees are $31-$58. Please visit equinetrailsports.com for more info.
For more info, contact:
Tamara Glover; 559-696-4165; www.equinetrailsports.com
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.
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!
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 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.
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.
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 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.