Calendar

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Jan
13
Sat
Big Spring TX First Ride of the Year…. @ Moss Lake
Jan 13 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Come out and join us for our first ride of the year. Moss Lake has trails for all level of riders.  One of our favorite go to places to ride.  If weather is permitting.  All are welcome

Jan
27
Sat
Big Spring TX Ride at Little Sister Ashelys @ Little Sister Ashley Luces House
Jan 27 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Come out and ride with us as we explore Little Sister Ashleys half section.  Bring your own beverages and snacks…  Weather permitting.  All are welcome

Feb
3
Sat
Abilene, TX Unknown Tour @ Paramount Theater
Feb 3 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

https://www.theunknowntour.org/abilene?fbclid=IwAR1ABoHdsm_YeBeYAbYMGVCVd9OAcJIoYUMHkZaMEhFbei8KYFBWeqxhDn8

Feb
10
Sat
Poolville, TX Trinity River Ride @ Trinity Trails @ Stockyards
Feb 10 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

With all the weather at we know these trails are still ridable! Trail Ride on the Trinity River. Park at the trailer parking next to Billy Bob’s. Ride out at 11 AM.

Feb
16
Fri
Abilene, TX Rafter L-Trail ride @ Rafter L
Feb 16 @ 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm

We have been invited to ride at the Rafter L ranch.
Beautiful scenery and an obstacle course available too.

Big Spring TX Ride at San Angelo State Park @ San Angelo State Park, North Concho area
Feb 16 @ 3:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Come out and join us as we ride at another one of our favorite places.  Trails for all levels of riders… Will have a pot luck dinner on Saturday.  Weather permitting… All are welcome.

Feb
25
Sun
Abilene, TX- Abilene Lake Trail Ride @ Abilene State Park
Feb 25 @ 2:00 pm

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!

Mar
2
Sat
Poolville, TX Attending Trail Ride @ Six O Ranch @ Six O Ranch
Mar 2 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

We will be attending a trail ride organized by BTCC at Six O Ranch. Ride out is at 11, usually ride 3ish hours here.

*Must have current coggins
*$10 ranch fee

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Mar
3
Sun
Poolville, TX Trail Ride @ LBJ Grasslands @ LBJ Grasslands - Valley View
Mar 3 @ 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Sunday Afternoon ride at the Grasslands! Changing things up and starting from the Valley View trailhead to see the other side of the Grasslands. Charges for parking in the camping area.

Mar
16
Sat
Big Spring TX Pasture Ride at Little Sisters @ Ashley Luces House
Mar 16 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Come join us as we explore more of Little Sister Ashleys property.   Please bring a sack lunch or snacks and your favorite beverage…  All are welcome…

Mar
23
Sat
Abilene, Tx- State Park Trail Ride @ Abilene State Park Lake
Mar 23 @ 10:00 am

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!

Big Spring TX Ride at Moss Lake @ Moss Lake
Mar 23 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Come out and join us at one of our favorite spots to ride. Trails available for all level of riders… Weather should cooperate, so ride out at noon.  Please feel free to bring a snack or lunch and your favorite beverage… All are welcome

Mar
30
Sat
Poolville, TX Bluebonnet Ride @ C-Bar @ C-Bar Stables
Mar 30 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

It is Bluebonnet time in Texas and this ranch never disappoints! Let’s go take a ride and test our sense of adventure while checking out the beautiful landscape that the bluebonnets always create. Bring a lunch with you and we’ll take a picnic along the way.

The owner typically meets us to check Coggins, get release form signed and collect fees.

Apr
12
Fri
Abilene, TX trail ride @ Rafter L @ Rafter L
Apr 12 @ 11:00 am – 2:30 pm

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!

Big Spring TX Weekend in San Angelo @ San Angelo State Park, North Concho Area
Apr 12 @ 12:00 pm – Apr 14 @ 12:00 pm

Come  out and join us at San Angelo State Park before the heat gets here…  Trails for all level of riders.  Bring your favorite dish for Saturday night pot luck dinner…  All are welcome..

Apr
14
Sun
Abilene, TX- Trail Ride @ Kemper Ranch
Apr 14 @ 2:00 pm

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.

Poolville TX – *location change*Sunday afternoon ride @ Fort Richardson State Park
Apr 14 @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

We love to ride and this weather is great for a Sunday afternoon ride! The park entry fee is $7.  Meet at the Cross Timbers trail head, ride out at 2. The trail is 7ish miles, so typically a 2 hour ride.

May
18
Sat
Poolville, TX Attending CHAPS Weekend Challenge @ Rocking RJ Ranch
May 18 @ 7:30 am – May 19 @ 2:00 pm

This is a trail challenge that will take approximately 2 1/2 hours with 10 to 15 mostly natural obstacles. Entry fee for judging and prizes is $50 each day, $30 to just do the ride. For further info and sign up information see Rockin’ RJ Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/V5Yagf6B6bCDKvko/?mibextid=oFDknk

May
31
Fri
Big Spring TX Ride at Pole Canyon @ Pole Canyon Ranch
May 31 @ 12:00 pm – Jun 2 @ 1:00 pm

Come join us for a great place to ride.  The canyon offers trails for all levels.  You will need to call and make your reservations…. There are hook ups, pens, nice public bath house, dump station, and places for primitive camping…

Jun
1
Sat
Poolville, TX Attending PCSP Cattle Drive @ Millsap Store
Jun 1 @ 7:00 am – 12:00 pm

PCSP annual cattle drive from Millsap to the PCSP grounds. Further details on their website. RSVP so we can coordinate transportation. We will need trailers at both the starting points and the end. If we know who is coming we can coordinate it all!

There is a catered lunch at the possee grounds after the drive.

Abilene, TX- Attending Lake Abilene Guided Trail Ride @ Abilene State Park
Jun 1 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

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!

Jun
22
Sat
Abilene, TX- Trail Ride @ M. E. Flow’s Place
Jun 22 @ 9:00 am

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.

Jun
24
Mon
Abilene, TX- Trail Ride @ Kemper Ranch
Jun 24 @ 8:30 am

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!

Jul
11
Thu
Big Spring TX Riding at Gillespie Ranch @ Gillespie Ranch
Jul 11 @ 12:00 pm – Jul 15 @ 4:00 pm

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…

Jul
13
Sat
Poolville, TX Attends Peach Festival @ Downtown Weatherford
Jul 13 all-day

It is time for the annual Peach Festival! Weatherford is all spiffed up with new renovations and better grounds for the festival. The Heidaway is moving location and this will be the grand opening of the new space. She will be open 10-10. Presley Haile will be providing live music from 5-10 pm. Proceeds from the Heidaway directly benefit 5150 Rescue Farm so stop by and check out the new space, have a drink, listen to some music, and buy some beautiful art!

Jul
20
Sat
Abilene, TX- Trail Ride @ Barb Knight’s
Jul 20 @ 7:00 am

Join our Marvelous Mavericks for an early ride through shaded forest at Knight Arabians. Please reach our for the address.

Aug
18
Sun
Big Spring TX Pasture Ride At Little Sister Ashleys House @ Ashley Luces House
Aug 18 @ 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Come out and join us for a leisure ride in the half section of pasture behind Little Sister Ashleys house.  Bring your own beverage and a snack for afterwards…  All Cowgirls are welcome.  We will ride out at 10 a.m., weather permitting…

Aug
24
Sat
Poolville, TX Trail Ride @ Wyatt @ Wyatt Ranch
Aug 24 @ 9:30 am – 1:00 pm

Time to ride! Wyatt Ranch is always a great ride. Lots of good scenery and some water crossings. Terrain is mixed and does have some rocky areas. Ranch fee is $20

Big Spring TX Annual “Light Up The Night Sky” Ride @ Full House Ranch
Aug 24 @ 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm

It’s that time of year again, end of summer… Please join us we have a “glow up” ride in the pasture at Queen Terri’s house.  Bring all your glow sticks and glowing accessories for you and your horse…Bring your favorite dish to add to the pot luck dinner that will be at 8pm, and we will ride out at dark… Over night stay is available, but, please contact Queen Terri for arrangements….All are welcome…

Aug
31
Sat
Poolville, TX Trail Ride @ Grasslands @ LBJ Grasslands - Windmill
Aug 31 @ 9:30 am – 1:00 pm

We haven’t enjoyed the Grasslands in a bit! Meet at the windmill, ride out at 9:30. Plan to do 4ish hours, around 11 miles. This one is barefoot friendly.

Sep
7
Sat
LOCATION CHANGE!! Poolville, TX Saturday Ride @ MWSP @ Fort Richardson North Unit
Sep 7 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Moved to Fort Richardson North Unit

https://maps.app.goo.gl/s1JvcxxUyBBYSXq59

 

 

Trail ride on the Back Country trail, ride out at 9 AM. The state park fee is $7.00 and Coggins is required.

Sep
14
Sat
Big Spring TX Trail Ride @ Little Sister Ashley Luces House
Sep 14 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Come out and join us for a casual pasture ride on the half section at Little Sister Ashley house… Bing your own beverage and maybe a snack for afterwards.. All are welcome…

Sep
29
Sun
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
11
Fri
Big Spring TX Attending Long Ear Benefit Trail Ride @ Fuller Ranch
Oct 11 @ 12:00 pm – Oct 13 @ 3:00 pm

Calling all Cowgirls…. Come join us for the final Long Ear Benefit ride.  This will be the final trail ride that benefits the Ben Richey Boys Ranch in memory of the founder, Bob Grice.. It’s all primatve camping, but there is water troughs for horse, port-a-potties and showers for humans.  3 hot chuck wagon style meals served on Saturday with an auction Saturday evening.  Sunday morning breakfast and worship services for anyone wanting to attend.  All are welcomed, and encouraged to attend.  It’s 60 dollars at the gate, and that covers your meals, coffee, and entry fees in any “games” going on. Please contact Luann Grimes at” 325-207-2509 so she can get an accurate head count…

Oct
12
Sat
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
26
Sat
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
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.