Calendar
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Gathering all members and guests! Let’s meet at Town Tavern at 4:00 for drinks, food, socializing and a short meeting to review our achievements of 2023 and set our goals for 2024.
We will pass the boot for our 2024 charity, which has not been picked yet, so bring your ideas.
Dance Recital at the Lyman High School.
Changed date to Thursday due to rains expected on original date of Tuesday.
Come out for a day ride at KMSP. Meeting at 10:00, ride out by 10:30!
Bring snacks and water, let’s enjoy the day.
Let’s meet at Parker Bowie arena in Iva SC and enjoy a winter ride. Bring lunch and drinks. Ride out at 11am.
Meeting for lunch instead of riding due to the cold front bringing us a high of 33!!!!
Meet at Sweet Caroline’s at Noon!!
See you there!
H. Cooper Black for another Camp and Ride
located at 279 Sporting Dog Trail, Cheraw, SC for a winter ride. The trails are flat, sandy and well marked.
To make reservations please contact the park via their website www.reserve.southcarolinaparks.com/ h-cooper-black.
The Yamhill county sheriff’s posse always puts on a great fun night with barrels and poles and multiple other games
Ranch sorting – spectators free to come join and cheer on the riders!
$35 practice, $35 jackpot, $25 1 on 5 Fees
office opens at 9 practice starts at 10a. great place for beginners and non futurity horses
Cowgirls let’s get together and plan our yearly calendar. We can meet at Back Country Tack shop, do some shopping and have a great BBQ lunch for 7$. Let’s support our community businesses. Bring some good ideas! This is your chapter! See you around noon. Bring a friend!
Drill team, trick riding, cowboy history, parade of hounds, fox hunting, mounted archery, trail safety, vendors. This expo covers it all. Come out and support the SC horse council. 10am to 4pm.
We will meet at the Kane County visitor Center at 10am.
The Dino 🦕 hike is around 20 to 25 min hike and there is a short yet steep climb to the top. The views are spectacular so be ready to take them in!
Please come prepared with…
Water 💦
Hiking 🥾
Camera 📸
Snacks
Hiking poles if needed
And your Smile 😃
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.
TrailHead is easiest found by putting Buck’s Grave Road, Chester, SC in your GPS. You will take Woods Ferry Road to get to Buck’s Grave Rd. This will take you to the gravel road that goes to the trailhead. No restroom nor water at trailhead.
Located in western Chester County, lies within a beautiful wooded floodplain surrounded by upland pine woods and maturing hardwood forests. Some hills and a few rocky/rooty areas.
Meet at 10:00, ride out by 10:30.
Want to learn to line dance? Join some cowgirls at the Water’s Cafe Wednesday mornings at 10:30.
Evening classes available too 5:30 pm. with Shay Wood.
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).
Join us for dinner and a show. Come see the production of daddy long legs in Kanab and enjoy dinner beforehand with the group. Purchase your tickets from the Redstone theater.
Leatherwood Mountain Camp and Ride
Premier Equine Facility located in Ferguson , NC is a wonderful destination horseback riding vacation for you and your horses. Over 75 miles of beautiful NC trails to explore that consist of long woodsy paths along beautiful ridges, old logging roads, lots of creek crossings and minimal to long climbs and descents. The trails are safe, well marked and mapped. When you and your equine companion visit the heart of “Horse Country” you may never want to leave!
For reservations call: 336-973-5044
Life is a Beautiful Ride. So take flight for Kanab’s 10th annual Balloons and Tunes festival. Watch over 30 of the best hot air balloon pilots around take to the morning sky—then grab some grub in town and stroll through our charming vendor fair. Don’t miss out on the live music, epic landscape, and family memories. Check out the link in our bio for details.
Balloonsandtunesroundup.com
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) $5.
Cowgirls we’re going to ride Saturday at Fell Hunt Camp, 1369 Cedar Springs Rd, Bradley, SC. You can start either at the Fell camp or from Toni Vonruden’s house 181 Tuck Rd, Bradley SC., at the top of the trail. Camp if you like, primitive. 10$. We will have a chili dinner at Toni”s when we arrive there. If you’re leaving from campground, be ready to ride at 11am. Toni will lead the group starting from her place to the camp to meet up and ride back to her house. Negative coggins required. Please contact Toni for a head count. (715) 896 1842 or Libby
We will be having a delayed Valentine’s Day ride at Debbie Diesner.
Bring your favorite snacks and enjoy after the ride
Wear something red and be surprised
We will be having a delayed Valentine’s Day ride at Debbie Diesner.
Bring your favorite snacks and enjoy after the ride
Wear something red and be surprised
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
Grab your branding iron and come on over to Shaner Farm.
Duane Poole, the branding man, will be there to place the brands. Branded horses are less likely to be stolen, plus it looks cool!
Must reserve and pay in advance, deadline is Feb. 9. Contact Joelle directly to be on the list and pay.
Kings Mountain State Park Day Ride Meet at 10:00, ride out by 10:30. $3.00 per horse.
located on Apple Road (Equestrian TrailHead)
You can put 1277 Park Road, Blacksburg, SC in your GPS, but remember you are going to Apple Road once you reach Park Road.
This easy to moderately difficult 30+ mile loop trails begins in Kings Mountain State Park and circles into Kings Mountain National Military Park, the site of a famous Revolutionary War battle. The surface is primarily flat with some rocky areas and some clay spots. A local saddle club takes care to watch over the trails and ensure solid footing on some of the ridge climbs. Shoes or boots recommended.
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.
It is springtime and they are ready for a giant garage sale at the farm. There is something for everyone Friday 9 AM Saturday 9 AM
Plenty of parking and easy access off highway 22
Come down for a meet and greet with some of the rescues. Always bring your camera for fun. Farm photos
All proceeds go towards the upkeep and maintenance of the rescue
Cowgirls we’re joining the Back Country Horsemen for a fun annual meeting, obstacle course, prizes, camping. Sign up for lunch with the BCH. $40.00 if paid by Feb 15. $50 after. Reserve campsite through Croft Park. Contact [email protected]. Negative coggins required.
Croft State Park Camp and Ride
This park located in Spartanburg, SC is widely popular and is known around the region for its equestrian facilities. The park regularly hosts shows in its arena and boasts more than 20 miles of equestrian trails. Mostly flat trails, rocky and roots in some areas.
Water/Power at each site.
For reservations go to: https://reserve.southcarolinaparks.com/croft
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.
Manchester Spring Trail Ride Camp and Ride
Located in Pinewood, SC
Reservations are accepted usually one -two months prior to the event. The event is a fundraiser for the Manchester Trail Riders Club. These folks put a lot of work into it and make sure everyone has a great time.
Mostly flat and sandy trails. Awesome trail ride with food, bands and vendors!
Water/Power at each site. Bathhouse on site. You’ll need to high line or corral your horse.
Please let Joelle know if you’d like to go and she can give you the number for registration once it opens up.
Kings Mountain State Park Day Ride Meet at 10:00, ride out by 10:30. $3.00 per horse.
Located on Apple Road (Equestrian TrailHead)
You can put 1277 Park Road, Blacksburg, SC in your GPS, but remember you are going to Apple Road once you reach Park Road.
This easy to moderately difficult 30+ mile loop trails begins in Kings Mountain State Park and circles into Kings Mountain National Military Park, the site of a famous Revolutionary War battle. The surface is primarily flat with some rocky areas and some clay spots. A local saddle club takes care to watch over the trails and ensure solid footing on some of the ridge climbs. Shoes or boots recommended.
We will be having a delayed Valentine’s Day ride at Debbie Diesner.
Bring your favorite snacks and enjoy after the ride
Wear something red and be surprised
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.
Join us for this 3 day event in Troutman, NC! Consignment items for sale, auctions selling everything from buckets to saddles to horses, mules, donkeys, ponies! Chime in on this Event when you’d like to go and let’s get a carpool or caravan started.
Kings Mountain State Park Day Ride
located on Apple Road (Equestrian TrailHead)
You can put 1277 Park Road, Blacksburg, SC in your GPS, but remember you are going to Apple Road once you reach Park Road.
This easy to moderately difficult 30+ mile loop trails begins in Kings Mountain State Park and circles into Kings Mountain National Military Park, the site of a famous Revolutionary War battle. The surface is primarily flat with some rocky areas and some clay spots. A local saddle club takes care to watch over the trails and ensure solid footing on some of the ridge climbs.
Meet at 10:00, ride out by 10:30. $3.00 per horse.
Dinner at 6:00
Dancing at 7:00
karaoke at 8:00
Please join the Belton 40sc and Rusty Riders for a two-day biometrics Horse clinic instructed by Carl Bledsoe.
Camping is available at the arena with stalls. No refunds. Must reserve. 15 spots. or Audit . See Belton 40SC page for details.
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
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.
4B Farm and Campground Camp and Ride
Located adjacent to the Uwharrie National Forest and at the Badin Lake Recreation Area. Miles of trails with minimal inclines. Some areas are rocky and roots. Boots or shoes recommended.
Water/Power at each site.
For reservations go to: https://4bfarmandcampground.com/
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.
We’re going to see the eclipse! Best spot in US for viewing. Come camp, ride, and enjoy . There are cabins, rooms, campsites available. primitive camping. Showers, water available. Call campground for reservations.
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Trail Riding Clinic!!
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First annual Polk County, 4H summer horse tax sale
advisory committee and fundraisers to support the Polk county for equestrian
Visit to Veronet Winery 12:00-3:30 pm
1549 Ike Brooks Dr. Kings Mountain, NC
Escape from busy days to stunning vineyards, miles of beautiful views, acres of towering pines, and delicious wines; take a break, and make memory with us in the beauty of the Carolina landscape.
Latta Plantation Day Ride
6345 Sample Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
No fee to ride cost; park at the old equestrian center, there are signs, they close after rains.
No water or restrooms at trailer parking.
Shady trail side is mostly flat terrain and barefoot friendly. Prairie trail has bluestone rocks and mid sized round rocks, so boots or shoes recommended.
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. $5 per horse to be paid to Virgil.
Come join the Laurens Club memorial for Mr Shull, spring ride. Primitive camping, generators allowed. Steak dinner on Saturday night with entertainment. Sandy road trails mostly. Come as Elizabeth Bigham’s guest for 25$. Please contact Libby (864) 9081717 before April 5th to reserve dinner. We’ll have a chili cook off Friday night. T shirts available to buy at camp. Pens or high lines for horses. Negative coggins required.