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Kick summer off with an evening of rodeo action. From the classic event of bareback riding, saddle bronc, the fan favorite of bull riding, the pretty gals and fast horses of barrel racing and all the timed events as well.
Gates open at 6pm and rodeo action kicks off at 7pm.
Enjoy rodeo action at the professional level at the Red Desert Roundup PRCA Rodeo.
From the classic events of Saddle Bronc , bareback, the fan favorite of bull riding, and the pretty girls & fast horses of barrel racing. Don’t forget the classic timed events of team roping, steer wrestling, and calf roping.
Pre Show events may vary but they usually have mutton busting, teen cash scramble, and the adult cash scramble.
In celebration of our Chapter’s fantastic year and the Birth of our Lord, we are gathering to celebrate each other and our growing horse friendship. We will have an exciting party at Sweetwater in a designated private area. It may be loud… but so are we!!!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!
We will meet at Cowgirl Tam’s house. Bring all of your event ideas.
Dance Recital at the Lyman High School.
Classes as follows:
Open Class – $35 per run – Pick 1, draw 1 – Enter 3 times or draw 6
#4 Class – $30 per run – Pick 1, draw 1 – Enter 3 times or draw 6
Ranch Hand – $25 per run
1 on 5 – $45 – 1 run
Total Sort – $75 – if time allows
All Classes 65% Payback
Youth 12 & under – $15 100% Payback 3 Ride limit
All entries must be paid in cash NO CHECKS
Membership Fees:
*Family (within household): $150
*Single: $100
Jackpot entries: 8:30am – 9:30am
Jackpot starts @10am
New Year and New Plans… join us for the fun and discussions. Back to our roots for the first meeting of the year!!
This event will offer an informative Tax seminar for agricultural owners. There will be specific ag related tax subjects along with practical record-keeping knowledge and an interactive Q&A session. Sign up promptly if these are ag topics that you may need assistance and more knowledge for your personal success!! Please use the following link:
Agriculture Tax Seminar Tickets, Fri, Jan 19, 2024 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite
Come by and do some shopping, visiting, and retail therapy with Gypsy Jewel. Snacks and Drinks will be provided.
Come and Enjoy a trail ride (weather permitting) on a great stretch of land!!
**********Limited space so please get your tickets purchased**********
Join in the fun of instructed painting of your own “Gnome”. The $35 ticket includes: 2.5 hours of painting, a 16×20 stretched canvas to take home, your own easel to your on, paint, brushes, and aprons. Also included will help from the art instructor so you can go home loving your new art piece. Don’t forget get some great music. Food and drinks available at your own expense.
If you plan on attending, you do have to purchase a ticket. Tickets can be purchased through wyopaintandcreate.com
If you have issues at checkout when purchasing you ticket, please call or text (630) 567-1078
Cowgirl Judi is hosting a game night in their game room. Bring your favorite games and family to enjoy a night of fun!! Food and drinks will be provided.
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
Let’s get 2024 off to a start. This will be a lunch/meeting gathering. Discussion will be but not limited to: upcoming events, chapter slush fund, HQ updates, and much more. Please bring suggestions, ideas, and information for future events. You don’t want to miss this one as there are some surprises in store too!
*** Due to Show Schedule, we have a revised date!*** A few of us will be attending the first of a Series of Ranch Horse Shows at Arrowheart Ranch. We will be reviewing and auditing for consideration of future participation. Join us if you can and we will be going to dinner together afterward. See Ya There!!!
Come and dance the night away to some good ole traditional country music!! It is 5.00 at the door to get in.
*** Day Ride Only** Come ride with the best… our official Trail Boss, Linda Deas. Linda is a very experienced Trail Hand and will guide you to the best trails and activities. Plan is to ride out at 10:30 am. Bring your lunch or food, if needed. Please contact Linda with any questions!!
The Caddo National Grasslands WMA is located in Fannin County about 70 miles northeast of Dallas near Bonham. From Dallas take US 75 north for 35 miles to the SH 121 exit going to Bonham, another 35 miles to Bonham, and then about 15-20 miles northeast of Bonham to the WMA. SH 121 connects to US 82 at Bonham. Stay on US 82 18 miles to Honey Grove.
Caddo is a Federal Park Property. You can purchase a Lifetime Senior Membership Discount Card at www.Reservations.gov, or several others to pick from!
You asked, so let’s go! Come out see them… Bob Wills’ Texas Playboys under the direction of Jason Roberts and the Longhorn Ballroom Players. One of my all time old favorites! Let’s see how they sound today!? And visit the newly restored Longhorn Ballroom! https://www.prekindle.com/find-tickets/id/532452770671515575;jsessionid=51A2BB36671771DD2146E27AFBAD4930?0
Come and join us for our monthly meeting. Bring all of your great ideas for new events.
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 and make some cute Valentine Crafts to give to our nursing home residents.
Join us for Amy Weber’s Birthday and tackle the Hot Chocolate Run at Fair Park in Dallas!! Amy has completed this a couple of times and has good advice. Sign up early and take advantage of early sign-up Discounts… by December 3rd for best discount!! If you do not want to participate, you can come, shop at the Vendor Expo, and cheer others at the Finish Line. You should also know, parking is very crowded. Get there early and be prepared. Then we will hang around to celebrate and take in the sites. Contact Cowgirl Amy with your questions. SEE YA THERE!
Classes as follows:
Open Class – $35 per run – Pick 1, draw 1 – Enter 3 times or draw 6
#4 Class – $30 per run – Pick 1, draw 1 – Enter 3 times or draw 6
Ranch Hand – $25 per run
1 on 5 – $45 – 1 run
Total Sort – $75 – if time allows
All Classes 65% Payback
Youth 12 & under – $15 100% Payback 3 Ride limit
All entries must be paid in cash NO CHECKS
Membership Fees:
*Family (within household): $150
*Single: $100
Jackpot entries: 8:30am – 9:30am
Jackpot starts @10am
*** REVISED*** SATURDAY ONLY, if light rain and not rained out.
Trail Boss, Linda Deas, has organized another weekend for Trail Riding. Plan will be to ride out each morning at 10:30am. And as always, contact Linda if you have any questions whatsoever!! And based on weather, please “call before you haul”!!
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).
Let’s gather for a quick dinner before the Michael Johnson Show. Corner Grub is just around the block from the Community Players Theatre. If you have not experienced Corner Grub House, you will love it, too!!
Cowgirls, this is a local opportunity to hear a great “Author, Humorist & Playwright”, Michael Johnson. Michael lives in our own Campbell, TX. I had the opportunity to hear him at a Lazy TK Ranch event in Breckenridge a couple of years ago. Such a fun Cowboy gentlemen with stories to tell. Tickets are free to the public, with donations appreciated! Plan your calendar and save this evening! Please plan to wear your 40SC Gear and make a showing… and fork up those donations! It will be good for the Theatre and great for Michael’s fans!
Come and Cheer on your favorite team for the Super Bowl game!! Bring your favorite snacks and drinks.
We will be delivering Valentine Goodie Bags for the residents of the Big Spring Skilled Care Facility.
Make plans now on your busy calendar to join our Monthly Roundup Meet & Greet!! You know it is always a great time with Great Friends. Bring your new ideas and questions. Let’s keep the momentum of this new year rolling!!
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.
Come on out and share the covered arena for a morning of peaceful, comfortable, riding and training!! We will be here to help and assist, or just travel the trails in the dirt!! If you need assistance, do not hesitate to ask. Casual fun day… bring your preferred drinks and snacks for fellowship after riding!! Please do not forget to sign Arena Waiver and drop your $20 for Honor System payments!
Volunteer Services for Hot Mess Horse and Animal Rescue – Cowgirls have been asked to assist with fencing and animal care. We are meeting at the rescue on Old Murphy Road. All materials are on site for the fence repair, which is needed to separate the horses from the cows, goats, and alpacas. Laura Thornton has offered to pay and declined payment since earning and fundraising for horse rescues is very difficult. We are honored to show cowgirl generosity and compassion to the owner and these deserving animals. We welcome cowgirls and their families to donate time and services to this amazing rescue in the heart of our community
Contact via Facebook Messenger
Laura Lewis Thornton
Shawna Ray
Tammy Stingone
Trail Boss, Linda Deas, has organized another weekend for Trail Riding. Plan will be to ride out each morning at 10:30am. This site has pens, electric and water. Please call 870-245-6834 to make your reservation!! And as always, contact Linda if you have any questions whatsoever!! And based on weather, please “call before you haul”!!
The Farmersville Cruisers will be traveling from East Texas to Galveston together for some shopping, eating, and fueling along the way. Arrival is planned for ??? Trouble is just beginning!!!
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
Trail ride at the back side of Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, exploring new areas and trails. Lady Splipper and Lake Russell trails are nestled amongst the beautiful foothills of Northeast Georgia. Meeting at the end of the road of Cannon Rd, which is just past Frady Branch Equine main trail parking.
Cowgirl Jennie Vayo is setting up an opportunity for you to participate in a Night Ride Obstacle Clinic at Legacy Ranch in Lone Oak. This Clinic will be offered by Hunt County Sheriff’s Posse, under the direction of David and Terry Rogers. It is limited to ten (10) riders, so sign-up quickly. If weather is prohibitive, it will be rescheduled. Come on out… new opportunity, new experience!!
Bring your favorite soup and come enjoy a time of fellowship and learning. We are going to watch horse training video’s by Clinton Anderson and discuss what we have learned.
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.
March 1st & 2nd, 8pm
Buy tickets online, link attached
20 dollars a ticket
Send a pic of yourself at rodeo to Tammy Stingone, Queen of the Franklin Chapter, 828-215-1059
26th Annual Easy Bend IPRA Spring Championship Rodeo Presented by Allan Quinn & EASY BEND RODEO CO
Join us for a night of EXCITEMENT and FUN for the entire FAMILY
IPRA World Championship Livestock and Contestants compete for their chance to qualify for a spot at the International Finals Rodeo!!
Pro Rodeo Funnyman of the year nominee and National Finals Rodeo Barrelman – Rockin’ Robbie Hodges!!
Trick Rider /Trick Shooter- Sophie Duch!
Come out and do some shopping with great hometown vendors. There will be lots of homemade arts and craft items and other small business vendors. FREE ADMISSION 🙂
Day trail ride at Frady Branch – Chattahoochee National Forest, Toccoa, Ga. – 14.5 miles of trails and four separate loops to explore. Meet at the trailhead parking area at 10 am. There is a
$ 5-a-day use fee which you can buy a yearly pass from USDA Forest Service. Bring lunch, snacks, and drinks. See ya on the trail
Come and join us for our monthly meeting. Bring event ideas!!!
Meet at Hurricane Creek Parking Area at 10am, and we will ride out up Hurrican Creek or to Albert Mountain. Bring plenty of drinks, snacks, luft, and horsey treats. Standing Indian National FOrest is off Hwy 64 Between Franklin and Hayesville. Contact Tammy for any questions
Since we are all trying to save some $$s for one reason or another, Maria and Whispering Oaks Farm & Ranch have offered to Host a barn “Watch Party” for The American Performance Horseman. (The Globe Life tickets with any decent view are high, and their refreshments are as well.) This competition will be aired by Fox Sports 1, so check your local listings.
The greats will be in class competitions, including but not limited to, Casey Deary, Cade McCutcheon, Sarah Dawson, Andrea Fappani, Corey Cushing and Jason Vanlandingham!! There are 5 designated Teams of 3 each competing, so this will take a while. In the meantime, so much fun to be had!! Contact Maria or me for details. Bring your favorite chairs and dress as needed for the barn and weather!!