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Early, Texas Monthly Round Up

come join us for some delicious pizza and salad

dinner is Dutch

we’ll talk about exciting upcoming events for the new year

Dance Recital at the Lyman High School.

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

Early, Texas. Monthly Game Night postponed due to weather

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Game night is always such a hoot

what will it be , family feud, name that meme, or will be something new

if you like to  laugh and enjoy some good home cooked food

Then this is the event for you !!!

Early, Texas  Apron painting  luncheon

It’ll be a fun painting party designing our chapter aprons, to use for community events.

We’ll enjoy some delicious homemade soup, bread and cookies

Come join us for our monthly gathering,  we will discuss past events and plan future adventures.  Location is yet to be determined, but will be decided soon.  All are welcome

Early , Texas. Thirsty Thursday

come join us for a relaxing night of award winning whine tasting at the beautiful Skies Over Texas Whinery in Early

Whine tasting , or ordering by glass is Dutch

Pattern Practice at TA Head Arena in Goldthwaite . Melissa Davis will set up/ tear down different speed patterns and we can ride the patterns how ever long we want but it is a open arena so weather permitting via rain / snow . please call before you haul . this will be a fun and social event no timers or drags but lots of fun. Bring Neg. coggins and bring a friend. great way to knock the dust off the saddle & leg up that horse or just sit and watch – go at your own speed no pressure no rush .

patterns to expect:

Clover leaf barrels

Straight away Barrels

Poles

Double Barrel Flags

Hitch’n’go

Lariat

Flying W

Ranch sorting – spectators free to come join and cheer on the riders!

$35 practice, $35 jackpot, $25 1 on 5 Fees

office opens at 9 practice starts at 10a. great place for beginners and non futurity horses

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

Just a fun little gathering for fun ladies!

Come out  and join in on the celebration at the VA Hospital in Big Spring.  The new community center on the VA campus is done and we were invited to attend.  All Cowgirls are welcome.  Pink button down shirts please… Hats optional as we will be inside.

Early, Texas  Beginner Livestock Clinic

It’s  that time to get out and gondo something fun!

you know… those things you put on your new  years resolution bucket list

70 degree,s is in the forecast,  so let’s grab those saddles and go make some fun memories !!!!

Cost will include lunch with homemade sausage and chicken gumbo, cornbread, and lots of delicious desserts

so what are you waiting for , dust off those boots and all Go !!!!

negative coggins is required

Entry fee must be paid with cash,

pay the day of clinic

please come early to pay and be ready , clinic will start on time

hope to see y’all there

Come and hang out with us.  Bring a horse or two.  Play day!!  Poles, polo, soccer, games, or whatever else we can come up with.  $5 per horse to cover the cost of the arena.  Money goes to Virgil.

Come on over to the tattoo shop and get some ink done.  We will have several Cowgirls coming in for new tattoos as well as some touch-ups..  All are welcome…

Early,  Texas Celebrating our 1 year Anniversary and year end chapter Awards

Here’s to our first year as a Early, Texas Chapter of The 40 Something Cowgirls

Come out and help us celebrate this amazing milestone!
We’ll share stories of the dedication and hard work the ladies have put into making this an incredible chapter

Meet some of the most  inspiring women , Brown County has to offer .

Great food, good fellowship and plenty of laughs

Come hungry ,and see why they call us the Fun-est Cowgirls on the planet

Dinner is potluck

Pattern Practice at TA Head Arena in Goldthwaite . Melissa Davis will set up/ tear down different speed patterns and we can ride the patterns how ever long we want but it is a open arena so weather permitting via rain . please call before you haul . this will be a fun and social event no timers or drags but lots of fun. Bring Neg. coggins and bring a friend. great way to knock the dust off the saddle & leg up that horse or just sit and watch – go at your own speed no pressure no rush .

patterns to expect:

Clover leaf barrels

Straight away Barrels

Poles

Double Barrel Flags

Hitch’n’go

Lariat

Flying W

Lindsay’s son will be 2 years old.  Help celebrate this milestone.  Join the party at the Lyman Library.  Please RSVP to Lindsay (303-877-1426).

Come join in on the fun at the VA with some bingo and a Valentines Day Party…. All are welcome.  We will meet up and decorate before the guys get there for bingo.  Pink button downs please…. All are welcome… Contact Terri for all the details…

Early,  Texas   Dirt Road Riding

We’re at it again , dirt road horse back riding

Come out  to Kim’s house , plenty of parking , neg coggins required
pride should

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.

69th Annual St. Patrick’s Day; Lucky 17 Irish Dinner, Raffle and Auction.  Saturday, March 16th.  Dinner 6-8pm.  Raffle/Auction 8pm.  Credit/Debit Cards Accepted.  Adults $15.  Youth (6to11) $10.  Kids (5 & under) $5.

Early, Texas.   Monthly Trail Ride, lake Proctor

this event has been cancelled due to the impending weather , a cold front with strong winds

it’ll be a warm and sunny  day to get and enjoy the trails at Lake Proctor

Catch up on the latest events , share in fellowship and always lots of laughter

Trail ride is rated easy with some areas that will have small hills , sand and gravel

so what are you waiting for , come out and see why the call us the funn-est cowgirls on the planet

plenty of parking , negative coggins required

We are attending LRC spring fling and membership drive. once 2024 series memberships dues are paid you get to ride the 3 events free clover leaf barrels , straight away barrels , and poles.

Age groups:

walk trot (open to all ages)

leadline0-6

unassisted pee wee 0-6

pee wee 7-10

intermediate 15-25

seniors 26-40

super seniors 41-55

classic seniors 56& over

Wonderful group of gals and guys , family fun , and great way to work on new patterns and bond with your horse and enjoy something new.

Early, Texas Monthly Game Night

Name that Meme, Family Fued, Scattergories…or chicken ?
who knows what we’ll be playing , but it’ll have you laughing and glad you

Dinner is potluck ,so come hungry and let’s get this year started off with a bang , or a chicken , or who knows lol 😂

Come join us for some good food and great company.  We will discuss past events and plan future adventures.  All are welcome…

I will have more information on the tickets to come! Please be patient! Thanks!

Come join us for a fun evening of painting and fun!  A great way to get together when its too rainy to ride.  Don’t worry if you can’t paint, I can’t, even my stick figures are scary.  I have done this before, it is fun!

Early, Texas   Thirsty Thursday

Come walk the streets of Los Trece , like it’s the 1800’s Wild West

Live gun fights , good food and ax throwing

Ranch sorting – spectators free to come join and cheer on the riders!

$35 practice, $35 jackpot, $25 1 on 5 Fees

office opens at 9 practice starts at 10a. great place for beginners and non futurity horses

Come and play on the IMTCA Indoor Mountain Trail Course,  Fee includes use of the outdoor arena and track (Weather Permitting)

Register for a time slot at    www.flyingmstables.com   $35 per horse & rider

Time Slots:     10am – 12pm      12pm – 2pm         2pm -4pm

Space is limited, your spot will be reserved with payment at   Venmo  (@flyingmstables)  or Cash or Check

It’s that time of year… Coggins and vaccines will be offered.  Come out and help support the Howard County Youth Horseman Club… Please call or text 806-786-7122 and reserve a spot…  All are encouraged and welcomed..

Early, Texas.  Will be attending the annual Good Samaritan Paint a soup Bowl Fundraiser

come join us for a fun filled night of helping out our community

Good Samaritan annual paint a soup bowl for their fight against  fundraiser

Paint a soup bowl to be bought by locals attending the annual Fundraiser , on April 11th at the Brownwood Coliseum

Our monthly meeting.  We are incorporating the obstacle course meeting with our regular agenda.  Come and be part of the activities.  Light refreshments always welcome, but not necessary.  Monday, February26th, 6 pm.

Our Chapter will be attending the SHTX Kick off Classic Feb 29-March 4th 2024

Show has 10 Divisions , collegiate competition , Ranch Cutting, and AQHA Ranch Riding .

3 Clinics & Practices

Thurs  Feb 29th Boxing only clinic 1-2pm & 2-3pm  $50/per  person

Paid Cow practice w/ coaching with fresh cows 3:30-7pm   $85.00 / cow  

Friday March 1st Stock horse Clinic with all 4 classes $130.00/ person

Competition 

thursday feb 29th  open & lvl 1 open Jackpot

Friday March 1st jackpot ranch cutting -4pm **limited to 75 runs **

AQHA Ranch Riding -6pm

Sat & Sun March 2-3 non pro & all around jackpot

limited , intermediate, Jr horse, novice, lvl 1 novice, youth , and novice youth

Monday march 4th 

Collegiate SHTX Show

RV , stalls, & entry fees

stalls $35/night

rv’s $40/night

shavings $10/bag

online entry forms available online Jan 24th 2024 at stockhorsetexas.org

entries due or scratch  by Feb 16th –$100.00 late fee

non jackpot class $25.00

jackpot class $45.00

cattle fee $70.00

AQHA ranch riding $15.00

Office fee $20.00 per association ( AQHA/ SHTX )

Come on out to the 55th Annual Gem and Mineral Show… Always a great time.  Vendors, food, and lots of amazing rocks… Fun for the whole family.. All are welcome.. Just take a picture of you there and send it to Terri….

Hey Cowgirls!

Spotted horse ride:

Cowgirls!!  Come join!  All breeds welcome   Great prizes are accumulating as you read this!

This ride is presented by the Southwest Washington Regional Appaloosa Club located in Moscow, Idaho. A portion of the proceeds go to the youth program of Chief Joseph Foundation.

Come join this ride.  You can paint up your horses with spots/dots, hearts or what ever will make it fun.  Decorate away!

The ride is $30 which includes 2 raffle tickets into the general raffle and lunch. Extra tickets are $5 for 2 tickets. $5 of the $30 goes directly to the Evergreen Sportsmen Club for parking.

Camping is available Contact:  [email protected] 360-580-7704

[email protected]   360-628-7747

Hi Ladies!

Come join us and watch how the shootin is done! See the fast paced excitement of mounted shooting hosted by South Sound Mounted Shooters. Vendors and food on site.

Come join us at the 66th Annual Worlds Largest Rattlesnake Round-up…  Even if you don’t like snakes, it’s always a great weekend.  All kinds of information about the nasty death noodles, but also, all kinds of vendors and food… Again, a fun, informative family weekend… All are welcome…If you go, just take a picture of you there and send it to Terri….

Early, Texas

will be  setting up for the Rockin Wild Ranch Obstacle Course Playday event

over 25 obstacle courses

free event for 40 Something Cowgirl members

Current coggins is required , please bring your coggins paperwork

bring your horses to ride after we set up all of the obstacles , it’ll be fun

Early, Texas.  40 Something Cowgirls Obstacle Fun For Horse and Rider

Rockin Wild Ranch and Arena has graciously opened up their gorgeous covered arena , for us to have fun  in their arena with Obstacles.

Bridges, teeter-tots , cowboy curtain, water obstacles, push mobile, tire drag, tire climb, mailbox, 42’ tarp, noodle obstacle, turn style, buddy carry , gates, jump, logs to cross, flag carry , music, and soooooo much more

if your looking for inspiration, encouragement, to share laughs , make incredible memories and meet some amazing 40 Something Cowgirls , then this is the event you’ve been waiting for!

please come a little early to saddle up and be ready to go

gate opens up at 2pm

MUST SHOW PROOF OF CURRENT COGGINS

Every Tuesday afternoon, 5pm until we’re done.  Come out and join us for open riding.  Games!  Polo!   Whatever else we can come up with.  Bring the family.  $5 per horse to be paid to Virgil.

Early, Texas  Monthly Round Up

will be going over some exciting  events that are coming up for the year .

One event we need to finalize,  is the weekend retreat at the beautiful lake Brownwood

we’d love to have you join us , so what are you waiting for ?

Calling all Cowgirls, We are bringing our horses to the VA hospital for some outside  therapy for our favorite group of veterans.  If you are interested, please only bring a CALM horse…  The horses will be groomed, walked out and loved on, no riding.  ALL Cowgirls are encouraged to join us, especially if you are not bringing a horse, we need hands on the ground.. Please wear pink button downs, hats optional…We will park in the back west end parking lot…

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…

Come and join us for our monthly meeting.  We will go over any upcoming events.  We will also cover the obstacle course details.  Light treats always welcome, but not necessary.  Hope to see you all there.

Every Tuesday afternoon, 5pm until we’re done.  Come out and join us for open riding.  Games!  Polo!   Whatever else we can come up with.  Bring the family.  $5 per horse to be paid to Virgil.

Hi Ladies!

Another fun idea!  Really hoping for us to all get together and get to know each other so in the spring and summer our rides will be relaxing and we will know a bit about each other.  Always awkward to ride with strangers, Right????  Bring a few trinkets from a favorite horse, dog, person etc. to place gently into a keepsake.

Prices are 8X8 is $45         or             11X14 $75

Early, Texas Monthly Game night
what better way to spend Taco Tuesday then at game night this month

Will it be Family Fortune, scrabbles, corn hole or some mysterious new game

you’ll never know unless you come out in join us in this fun filled evening of laughter

Come join us for our monthly meeting at Cowgirl Tammys house.  We will discuss past events and plan future adventures.  Cowgirl Tammy is gonna cook dinner, so please feel free to bring a beverage and or a dessert… All are welcome