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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.
Our Charlie Elliott ride got rained out for Sat (Jan 6th), so we will be riding on Sunday at Dauset Trails at 2:30. Hope all can make it. Hopefully, it won’t be too wet as trail tends to dry pretty quickly 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
Hey Ladies! Join us for our monthly meeting at 6:30pm. Please wear your thinking caps. We want to come up with some camping ideas and hoping find some fun camping to do as a group. Dont forget to bring your $ bills to buy your raffle tickets for the drawing. tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. A free raffle ticket will be given to those that bring a guest (someone who hasnt attended one of our meetings before).
Hope to see you all there! Lets make 2024 a GREAT YEAR!
**********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
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!
Please join us for our first Roundup for the new year on Jan 30th (Tues) at the American Pie Pizzeria in Barnesville beginning at 6:00. Looking forward to meeting with all my cowgirl friends as we discuss our thoughts and ideas on special rides to take, places to camp, places to eat, or whatever we want to talk about as we enjoy each other’s company! If anybody wants to catch a ride with me, I can meet you at the Walmart on Zebulon Rd in Macon at 4:45 – just let me know!
Kathy Piper/Queen/Forsyth Chapter of 40SC
Please see details below.
Please see details below.
Come join us at the Ocmulgee Bluffs for a much-needed ride on Saturday, Feb 3rd at 11:00. We’ve had so many cancellations and rescheduled rides – that it’s going to be good to get back out on the trails again!
This area is a beautiful place to ride. Directions are as follows:
From Forsyth take Highway 83 north east towards Monticello. Will cross the Ocmulgee River, and a few miles down, will go past the Enon Baptist Church on your left. Will see a big Ocmulgee Bluffs sign on your right where you turn left onto Smith Mill Rd after seeing the sign. There is a black horse sign with the words Saddle Horse Club written on it on your left as you turn in. Road is not in the best of shape and narrow, so take it nice and slow. After 2-3 ? miles, you’ll see the Saddle Horse Campground on your right and on your left, will be the entrance to the Bluffs where you pay and can park.
If you haven’t joined us in a while, please come on out for a good day to ride with some wonderful cowgirls!
See details below:
LET’S GO SUPPORT THE MOOSE LODGE AND PLAY SOME BINGO!
The lodge opens at 6:00 to claim your seats for Bingo. Bingo starts at 6:30- you DO NOT have to be a lodge member to play Bingo.
Food and beverages are also available for purchase.
The cost is $20 for 7 games of 9 cards each for straight Bingo.
During the break, they will run a 50/50 and do Queen of Hearts. Everyone can play the 50/50 but only members can play the Queen of Hearts.
You must play all first 7 games to play the Blackout at the end. The cost to play Blackout is $5 for 12 cards.
For specific questions, feel free to contact the Moose Lodge at 503-630-3333
OR I can answer general questions, Dawn 503-522-2450
Come on over to Mingo for a “sweetheart” weekend filled with fun, food, rides & of course love! Karaoke and Dancing on Friday night, “official” ride starting at 10:00 on Saturday morning, and Italian Supper Saturday night with dancing to a DJ. What a great way to spend a weekend with the ones you love – family, spouses, live-ins, friends, and of course your horses! Sounds like a lot of fun!!!!
No reservations, but first come – first serve.
Members: $20 gate fee & $10 hook up fee – Nonmembers: $25 gate fee & $15 hook up fee plus a paddock fee.
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
Mark your calendars for this fun-filled learning day at the Stock Market in Conyers. 4 classes with the experts – free lunch- prize drawings all day and a free bag of feed to the first 50 people to register! Need to hurry as the slots will fill up fast!
It’s time to come together, have dinner, and discuss the fun things we want to do as a group.
Bring some cash for the raffle tickets for the drawing; ya never know what you might get!
Please bring all your AMAZING ideas of events that we can join in on with or without our horses. The sky is the limit!
HOPE TO SEE YA ALL THERE AT 6:30!! OH AND FEEL FREE TO BRING A FRIEND!!
Come join us on Feb 19th for a Monday afternoon ride at Maynard’s Mill at 2:30. It is such a beautiful farm filled with beautiful trails. Cost is $10. Please be aware there are still two bridges out of commission, but many other trails to choose from.
Looking forward to riding on this beautiful 5.6 multi-use trail at Charlie Elliott on Thursday, Feb 22 at 10:00. Trail is a good one – where most riders can ride side by side. If 5.6 miles isn’t quite enough time in the saddle, you are more than welcome to go around again! Plan on joining us and see for yourself what a beautiful place this is to enjoy with our horses.
We will be riding at 1099 (Part of Ocmulgee Bluffs) on Sunday, Feb 25 at 2:30. Directions to 1099 are as follows:
From Monticello, Ga take Hwy 83 south towards Forsyth. Travel approximately 12 1/2 miles. At mile marker #2, slow down. Note: mile markers are on the left side of the rod. At the top of the hill, just before mile marker #1, take the gravel road on the right. There are two metal posts at the entrance, but no sign. Will have our 40 Something Cowgirls Sign out by the road to help you know where to turn. Go 1 mile and you will see a State Park sign on the left where you can park your trailer. Camping is on the left side of the road as well.
From Forsyth, Ga (off I-75), take Hwy 83 North/East. Will reach a four-way stop at the intersection of Hwy 83 & Hwy 87. Stay on Hwy 83. Will cross some railroad tracks and the Ocmulgee River. Once crossed the River, Forest Service Rd 1099 is the first road on the left at the crest of the hill right before a curve. There are two metal posts at the entrance, but no sign. Will have our 40 Something Cowgirls Sign out by the road to help you know where to turn. Go 1 mile and you will see a State Park sign on the left where you can park your trailer. Camping is on the left side of the road as well.
From Jackson, Ga, take Highway 87/23 South and will come to a 4-way stop. Turn left on to Highway 83 heading East. Will cross some railroad tracks and the Ocmulgee River. Once crossed the River, Forest Service Rd 1099 is the first road on the left at the crest of the hill right before a curve. There are two metal posts at the entrance, but no sign. Will have our 40 Something Cowgirls Sign out by the road to help you know where to turn. Go 1 mile and you will see a State Park sign on the left where you can park your trailer. Camping is on the left side of the road as well.
Hope we have a good turn out and a fun and safe ride!
We will be riding at 1099 (Part of Ocmulgee Bluffs) on Sunday, Feb 25 at 2:30. Directions to 1099 are as follows:
From Monticello, Ga take Hwy 83 south towards Forsyth. Travel approximately 12 1/2 miles. At mile marker #2, slow down. Note: mile markers are on the left side of the rod. At the top of the hill, just before mile marker #1, take the gravel road on the right. There are two metal posts at the entrance, but no sign. Will have our 40 Something Cowgirls Sign out by the road to help you know where to turn. Go 1 mile and you will see a State Park sign on the left where you can park your trailer. Camping is on the left side of the road as well.
From Forsyth, Ga (off I-75), take Hwy 83 North/East. Will reach a four-way stop at the intersection of Hwy 83 & Hwy 87. Stay on Hwy 83. Will cross some railroad tracks and the Ocmulgee River. Once crossed the River, Forest Service Rd 1099 is the first road on the left at the crest of the hill right before a curve. There are two metal posts at the entrance, but no sign. Will have our 40 Something Cowgirls Sign out by the road to help you know where to turn. Go 1 mile and you will see a State Park sign on the left where you can park your trailer. Camping is on the left side of the road as well.
From Jackson, Ga, take Highway 87/23 South and will come to a 4-way stop. Turn left on to Highway 83 heading East. Will cross some railroad tracks and the Ocmulgee River. Once crossed the River, Forest Service Rd 1099 is the first road on the left at the crest of the hill right before a curve. There are two metal posts at the entrance, but no sign. Will have our 40 Something Cowgirls Sign out by the road to help you know where to turn. Go 1 mile and you will see a State Park sign on the left where you can park your trailer. Camping is on the left side of the road as well.
Hope we have a good turn out and a fun and safe ride!
See details below:
Croft State Park Camp and Ride with the Kings Mountain NC Chapter from Mar 7-10th.
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
Please see details below.
Please see details below.
It’s time to come together, have dinner, and discuss the fun things we want to do as a group.
Bring some cash for the raffle tickets for the drawing; ya never know what you might get!
Please bring all your AMAZING ideas of events that we can join in on with or without our horses. The sky is the limit!
HOPE TO SEE YA ALL THERE AT 6:30!! OH AND FEEL FREE TO BRING A FRIEND!!
Come support the Clackamas County 4-H Tack and Bake Sale!!
$1 admission and $5 parking; CASH ONLY
New and Used Horse Related Items! YOU DONT WANT TO MISS OUT ON THE TONS OF VENDORS AND ITEMS AVAILABLE!!
If you miss signing the roster with us, please take a picture of yourself at the event and send it to me!
Let’s make this a great day!!
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
Come join us at the Ocmulgee Bluffs for a Saint Patrick’s Day Ride on Mar 17th at 3:00. Let’s plan on wearing green and bringing a small snack to share with everybody before we head out.
This area is a beautiful place to ride. Directions are as follows:
From Forsyth take Highway 83 north east towards Monticello. Will cross the Ocmulgee River, and a few miles down, will go past the Enon Baptist Church on your left. Will see a big Ocmulgee Bluffs sign on your right where you turn left onto Smith Mill Rd after seeing the sign. There is a black horse sign with the words Saddle Horse Club written on it on your left as you turn in. Road is not in the best of shape and narrow, so take it nice and slow. After 2-3 ? miles, you’ll see the Saddle Horse Campground on your right and on your left, will be the entrance to the Bluffs where you pay and can park.
If you haven’t joined us in a while, please come on out for a good day to ride with some wonderful cowgirls!
“Cops & Dobbers” is Sweetwater County’s way of giving back to a fallen officer from the Sheridan Police Department.
Sheridan Police Officer Sgt. Nevada Krinkee was killed in the line of duty on 2/13/24. Sgt. Krinkee leaves behind a loving wife and family.
The Green River Police Department, Rock Springs Police Department, and the Sweetwater County’s Sheriff’s Office are hosting a night of Bingo, silent auction, and raffles. All funds raised will be donated to Sgt. Krinkee family.
The Food Dude will be providing for purchase as well as drinks will be available.
Please see details below. Saturday dates 9 am
We will be joining the Troup County Saddle Club for a fun filled day of obstacle play and desensitizing beginning at 10:00 till 1:00, chili cook off and taste testing at 12 for an undetermined cost and then a trail ride after our meal – all at Pyne Park…If you would like to bring some chili, please let https://www.facebook.com/cheryl.allenhirgelt know. Can’t wait for this as it sounds like so much fun with a lot of fellowship and riding and good chili!!!!!
And we’re off….To the races that is! The Hawkinsville Harness Races will be held on Mar 30th. This is the only day of the year where you can watch live horse racing in Georgia! Gates open at 9:30 and races start at 11:00. There will be food on site as well as local vendors and activities for kids. Cost is $5 per person and children under 12 get in free. Can’t wait to see all the beautiful racehorses AND watch every race from start to finish! We should probably be at the track around 10:00 and all sit together for the exciting races! We will have an early supper around 4:00 at the Hawkinsville Steak House after watching the races most of the day. Think this will be a very enjoyable event for all ages! It could be our own “Forsyth Chapter Derby” with the big, beautiful hats and of course mint juleps or mimosas! Who’s in?
This year’s we did our first ever fundraiser trail ride on New Year’s that was open to the public. We hosted it at our farm and offered prizes and raffled off items. It was a great success and everyone has asked us to do another one and we have decided to host another trail ride fundraiser for March 30th 2024 with a rain date of April 13th 2024!
Please join us March 30th 2024. Farm opens at 930 trail ride starts at 11. we have had some great feed back from our first public trail ride and will be offering color coded trails at different lengths so you can pick what works best for you! First ride out at 11am, come back to socialize with raffle drawing at 2pm additional rides after raffle and farm closes at 7pm. We will also have ribbons for your horses red=may kick, green=young maybe unpredictable and Gold = rider is single! We will have ribbons out with signs explaining. This got away from me at the new year’s day trail ride and I even forgot to put a gold ribbon for my own horse
. Alot was learned and we think our second public ride will be even better! If you came to the first ride and haven’t already please fill out our survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GR3G9WV . if you got any swag or won prizes from our first ride make sure to take pictures with it and tag and post! We hope to have the same sponsors and even more for our spring ride!
Enjoy an evening of painting a “Highland Cow”. There are two nights available Wednesday April 3rd or Thursday April 5th, your choice.
Painting starts at 6pm and runs until 8:30pm.
The $35 class fee includes: 2.5 hours of painting with an instructor, 16 x 20 stretched canvas that you get to take home, your own easel to work on, all the paint and brushes needed, along with an apron. Don’t worry they have stencils and the instructor is available to help as well. Don’t forget to bring some extra cash for drinks and food.
Be sure to reserve your spot now as space is limited.
Enjoy an evening of painting a “Highland Cow”. There are two nights available Wednesday April 3rd or Thursday April 5th, your choice.
Painting starts at 6pm and runs until 8:30pm.
The $35 class fee includes: 2.5 hours of painting with an instructor, 16 x 20 stretched canvas that you get to take home, your own easel to work on, all the paint and brushes needed, along with an apron. Don’t worry they have stencils and the instructor is available to help as well. Don’t forget to bring some extra cash for drinks and food.
Be sure to reserve your spot now as space is limited.
Please see details below.
Please see details below.
See details below:
Hope all can join us at Cedar Ridge Ranch in Senoia on Apr 7th, Sunday at 3:00. It’s a great place to ride with lots of trails. Cost is $5 and must provide proof of Coggins to enter. For pictures and information, website is as follows:
cedarridgeranchga.com
Hope all can join us at Mingo Trails for a great “Spring” weekend! No reservations, but first come – first serve!
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
Come join us on Apr 17th (Wed Mid-Week Ride at 10) at Maynard’s Mill. It is such a beautiful farm filled with beautiful trails. Cost is $10. Please be aware there are still two bridges out of commission, but many other trails to choose from.
Come out and support the up and coming rodeo athletes of Wyoming as they compete for a spot on the state team and attend the national rodeo later this summer. Rodeo action will start on Friday April 19th at 9am with the athletes of the Junior High division. The High School events will be on Saturday & Sunday, April 20 & 21. Saturday evening will also feature a rough stock performance.
All events will take place at the indoor arena at the events complex.
Come on out and join us for some yummy food and great conversation. This is the time to plan some great summer fun with our ponies!
Raffle prize drawing: tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5.
Hope to see ya there!!
Please see details below.
Come join us on Apr 20th for a Bluebird & Bluegrass Festival at Dauset Trails We’ll ride at 9:00, then afterwards, travel over to the main part of Dauset Trails and park our trailers to the left of the main entrance. We can either bring our lunch or get us something from a food truck and all eat together in the picnic area and listen to some great blue grass music as we enjoy each other’s company. All is free except food truck. So, plan on joining us for some horse riding, good food, and some good boot stomping music for what’s sure to be a fun filled way to spend a Saturday with friends!