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Jun
3
Sat
Green River, Wyoming – Attending 36th Annual Overland Stage Stampede Rodeo @ Green River Arena
Jun 3 @ 6:00 pm – Jun 4 @ 10:00 pm

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.

 

 

Green River, Wyoming – Attending 37th Annual Overland Stage Stampede Rodeo @ Green River Arena
Jun 3 @ 6:00 pm – Jun 4 @ 10:00 pm

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.

 

 

Jul
29
Sat
Green River, Wyoming – Attending Red Desert Roundup Rodeo @ Sweetwater County Events Complex - Main Grandstands
Jul 29 @ 6:00 pm – Jul 30 @ 10:30 pm

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.

Green River, Wyoming – Attending Red Desert Roundup Rodeo @ Sweetwater County Events Complex - Main Grandstands
Jul 29 @ 6:00 pm – Jul 30 @ 10:30 pm

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.

Jan
1
Mon
Gainesville, TX Attending Black Eyed Pea Trail Ride @ Isle Du Bois @ Lake Ray Roberts
Jan 1 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Back Country Horsemen Of Texas are hosting this annual New Year’s Day Ride. You can come for the weekend or just the day. Bring a potluck dish to go with the black eyed peas for lunch. The only fee is for the park. If you’re staying overnight, make sure you make reservations in advance. Coggins are checked at the park entrance.

Jan
12
Fri
Gainesville, TX Monthly Roundup @ St Joe's Pizza
Jan 12 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

It’s Roundup time again Cowgirls! Let’s eat some really good pizza, have a drink, make merry and discuss all thinks horsey and plan some shenanigans to get into.

Jan
13
Sat
Green River, Wyoming – Attending Sweetwater Ranch Sort Club Jackpot #1 @ Sweetwater County Events Complex - Indoor Arenax
Jan 13 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

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

Jan
25
Thu
Green River, Wyoming – Attending Wyoming Paint & Create @ Santa Fe Southwest Grill
Jan 25 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

**********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

Jan
28
Sun
Green River, Wyoming – Lunch/Meeting Gathering @ China Garden
Jan 28 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

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!

Feb
9
Fri
Gainesville, TX Monthly Roundup @ St Joe's Pizza
Feb 9 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Its Roundup time again! We had such a great time at St Joe’s Pizza in Gainesville we’re doing it again! Join to discuss shenanigans while we enjoy some good food and drink. Its BYOB there right now.

Feb
10
Sat
Green River, Wyoming – Attending Sweetwater Ranch Sort Club Jackpot #2 @ Sweetwater County Events Complex - Indoor Arenax
Feb 10 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

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

Feb
11
Sun
Ballground, GA Attending Fascial Freedom & Tack fit clinic @ Jenny Defelice Farm
Feb 11 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Join us for an introduction to myofascial release for you and your equine partner.  Also joining us is Mark Jones to educate us about tack fitting. ,

Feb
12
Mon
Gainesville, TX Open Arena Riding with True Horsemanship Seminars, LLC @ Cooke County Cowboy Church
Feb 12 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Eddie Rodriguez will make a special visit to work with attendees. He will be playing with the horses and their riders for a fun and educational experience

Mar
1
Fri
Ball Ground, Ga. Derby Day Poker Rides -Garland Mtn. @ Garland Mountain Horse and Hiking Trails
Mar 1 all-day
Hosted by The Friends of Garland Mountain and The 40 something cowgirls, Ball Ground, Georgia and the Friends of Garland Mountain
Mar
2
Sat
Gainesville, TX Attending LRRETA Monthy Trail Ride @ Lake Ray Roberts Jordan Park
Mar 2 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Enjoy a leisurely ride around beautiful Lake Ray Roberts. Wear green!

Mar
8
Fri
Gainesville, TX Monthly Roundup @ County Seat Kitchen & Cocktails
Mar 8 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Its Roundup time! We’re trying a new place in a favorite old location! Join us for drinks, dinner, and chatting about all things horsey! Bring $2 for the raffle and ideas for some fun trouble to get into.

Mar
16
Sat
Green River, Wyoming – Attending Sweetwater Ranch Sort Club Jackpot #3 @ Sweetwater County Events Complex - Indoor Arenax
Mar 16 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

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

Ball Ground Ga. Monthly Round Up Meet and Greet @ Sidelines Grill Riverstone
Mar 16 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Connect with fellow cowgirls in and around the Ballground, Ga area to hear about upcoming events and rides

Mar
22
Fri
Rochester, WA – Attending Joel Conner Horsemanship Clinic at SAFE @ Save a Forgotten Equine
Mar 22 @ 9:00 am – Mar 24 @ 5:00 pm

This event is for auditing the clinic only. Cost to audit is $30 cash per day. SAFE volunteers and adopters can audit for FREE.

Bring your own chair, lunch, snacks, beverages.

Groundwork Class: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Riding Class: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Mar
23
Sat
Gainesville, TX Trail Ride @ Hickory Creek WMA @ Hickory Creek WMA (4 Corners)
Mar 23 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Hickory Creek WMA is a beautifully rugged, fun place to ride. The trails are now well marked and clear. You DO need a conservation pass to ride there, unless you already have an OK hunting or fishing license.

Mar
30
Sat
Gainesville, TX Trail Maintenance @ Big Mineral @ Big Mineral Equestrian Camp
Mar 30 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Jump on your horse or mule and have some fun while also helping to maintain the trails at Big Mineral. Bring some loppers and a snack. Big Mineral is a pretty rugged ride with some fairly steep hills. Its not rocky though and your steed can go barefoot. Also, theres no fee to ride there.

Apr
3
Wed
Green River, Wyoming – Attending Paint & Create “Highland Cow” @ Santa Fe Southwest Grill
Apr 3 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

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.

Apr
4
Thu
Green River, Wyoming – Attending Paint & Create “Highland Cow” @ Santa Fe Southwest Grill
Apr 4 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

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.

Apr
6
Sat
Gainesville,TX Attending Celebration Of Life Trail Ride for Peggie Redhorse Kimberlins @ TADRA @ LBJ Grasslands
Apr 6 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

We’re honoring the life of a great Cowgirl. We’ll be having her favorite trail ride lunch after, bologna sandwiches. I think someone is smoking a bologna. So bring a potluck dish to share.

Ball Ground, Ga. Kennesaw Mountain Ride @ Kennsaw Mountain
Apr 6 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Join us for a five mile pony trek around Kolb’s Farm at Kennesaw Mountain to celebrate our April Birthdays (Judy and Cindy)   RSVP to Judy Henson so we know you’re joining.  There is a $5 national park fee for parking to be paid upon arrival (signs available).  Parking lot is

Apr
9
Tue
Ball Ground Ga – Equestrian Book Club Meeting @ member private Residence
Apr 9 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join us to discuss the book “In Search Of Peace: A Prequel to The Horses Know Trilogy.”  We will eat, drink, be merry and discuss the story at our lovely host’s home.  Contact host for more details

Apr
13
Sat
Green River, Wyoming – Attending Sweetwater Ranch Sort Club Jackpot #4 @ Sweetwater County Events Complex - Indoor Arenax
Apr 13 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

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

Gainesville, TX Ada Mule Sale @ Pontotoc County Agri-Plex
Apr 13 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Saturday sale starts at 9 am with wagons, trailers, antiques, & farm equipment. Consignment mules start an hour after that. If anyone is interested in more, Thursday @ 4pm is a trail competition & Friday is the tack sale

Rochester, WA – Attending Indoor Mountain Trail Course Play Day @ Flying M Stables
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Must sign up for a two-hour time slot when registering: 10-12, 12-2, 2-4

Pay via Venmo (@flyingmstables), cash, or check.

Fee includes use of the outdoor arena and track, weather permitting

Apr
18
Thu
Ball Ground, GA Horse Camping- A H Stevens state park @ AH Stevens State Park
Apr 18 @ 8:30 am – Apr 22 @ 12:15 pm

Join us for our second annual horse camping trip !  You will need to book your own site/cabin and stalls a www.gastateparks.org

 

 

Apr
19
Fri
Green River, Wyoming – Sweetwater County High School Rodeo @ Sweetwater County Events Complex - Indoor Arena
Apr 19 @ 9:00 am – 7:00 pm

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.

Gainesville, TX Monthly Roundup @ Villa Grande Mexican Restaurant
Apr 19 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Its roundup time again ladies! Join us for dinner, drinks, merry making, shenanigan planning and discussing all things equine.

Apr
21
Sun
Gainesville, TX Dogwood Bloom Trail Ride @ Caddo Grasslands @ Bois D'Arc Trailhead @ Caddo Grasslands
Apr 21 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

The dogwoods are blooming at Caddo Grasslands!! #1, its a lovely time to ride at Caddo AND did I mention the dogwoods? #2, If you wait too long to go ride out there, when it gets hot, the horse flies get vicious. So come enjoy the Grasslands now while its beautiful.

May
4
Sat
Green River, Wyoming – Attending Cabin Fever Run @ Sweetwater County Events Complex
May 4 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

The Cabin Fever Run is produced by Genesis Parker & Megan Matsuura, two members of the Green River Chapter of 40 Something Cowgirls.  The barrel races produced by thee two ladies are always well run, fun, family friendly, and a great time.

This race has $2000 added and is a 90% payback.

More information to be added as the event updated.

May
10
Fri
Gainesville, TX Monthly Roundup @ NETX Horse Sale Preview @ Jared Lesch Cowhorses
May 10 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Its Roundup time! This month we’re meeting at the NETX horse sale at Jared Lesch. Friday is the sale preview. There will be live music, Complimentary cookout, Vendors, and more! Lets meet up, Look at some pretty horses, and maybe plan some stuff!

May
11
Sat
Gainesville, TX Attending Annual Era Masonic Trail Ride @ G-C Ranch
May 11 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Come join us, Saturday, May 4, 2024 on our Trail Ride. This beautiful ride is in the area of the historic
“Chisholm Trail” on the G-C Ranch. The ride starts at 10:00 A.M. sharp. Lunch is provided, drinks
will be furnished. Porta Privies will be available.

It is recommended the horses be shod for this ride.
Negative Coggins required-no exceptions. Cost is $30 for adults, $10 for students, and kids under 12 are free.

May
17
Fri
Green River, Wyoming – Attending Jim Hicks Clinic
May 17 @ 7:30 pm – May 19 @ 8:30 pm

Jim welcomes both western & english riders.  Whether your horse is under saddle or still in the ground work stages of training, Jim is very well versatile and knowledgeable.

Come prepared to answer the question, “What do you want to learn/work on?”  Jim wants to help you with your goals and that is why he does one hour one-on-one sessions.

A one hour session with your horse is $160.

If you chose not to bring a horse there is a $25 per day audit fee.  Clinic participants are welcome to audit all riders sessions at no additional charge.

Sessions start at 9am and go until 5pm, with a one hour lunch break from noon to 1pm.

Participants must prepay in advance to reserve their spot.

May
18
Sat
Green River, Wyoming – Attending Confidence Clinic @ Sweetwater County Events Complex
May 18 @ 8:00 am – May 19 @ 6:00 pm

Green River 40 Something Cowgirl, Kari Moneyhun, has teamed up with Sara Lowe of Sagebrush Training to offer a two-day confidence clinic focusing on ranch and trail obstacles.  These clinic are fun, encouraging, and full of laughter.  Sagebrush Sara works on building each rider up and strengthening your relationship with your horse.

Cost is $400 for the two day clinic.  Current 40 Something Cowgirl members get a 10% discount!

SPACE IS LIMITED

Pre-register by 5/1/24, $200 non-refundable deposit is required.  Remainder due one week before the event.

To register call/text Kari Moneyhun at 206-819-5274

Ball Ground Ga Trail ride: Chickamauga National Battlefield @ Chickamauga National Battlefield
May 18 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Contact host for more info.

May
19
Sun
Rochester,WA. FIRST Meeting and Roundup!! @ Figaro's Pizza
May 19 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Greetings! Our First Meeting for our new Rochester, WA Chapter!

Come meet and greet and see what we are all about. I can’t wait to see you all. There is no cost to meet at Figaro’s but I will purchase a couple of pizzas. Maybe show support of a wonderful local business with the purchase of a soda, but do not feel obligated. 🙂

I will post a zoom meeting link on our Facebook page and attempt to provide an online option if that will help for people to be able to attend.

Contact me with any questions!

 

May
25
Sat
Gainesville, TX Hickory Creek Trail Work Day @ Hickory Creek WMA (4 Corners)
May 25 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Trail maintenance at Hickory Creek. Bring some loppers, something to drink and a snack and be ready to ride out at about 9 am to clear up some trails. Hickory Creek is a FUN place to ride and made even better, now that we have some marked trails. You’ll need an OK Conservation pass to ride there.

May
26
Sun
Gainesville, TX Hickory Creek Trail Ride @ Hickory Creek WMA (4 Corners)
May 26 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Hickory Creek is a fun, beautifully rugged ride with lots of hills and scenery. You will need a conservation pass if you don’t already have an Ok hunting or fishing license. You can purchase one through an OK Outdoors app on your phone and just show the game warden that if you get stopped.

May
31
Fri
Green River, Wyoming – Attending Western Shooters Council Mounted Shooting
May 31 @ 8:00 am – Jun 2 @ 6:00 pm

Mounted Shooting is the nation’s fastest growing equestrian sport.  Competitors wearing two single-action 45 caliber guns race against the clock, navigating through a variety of course patterns while shooting at balloons.

Competitors dress up in “Golden Era” cowboy clothing.

Jun
2
Sun
Rochester, WA First Round Up! @ Figaro's Pizza
Jun 2 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Ok ladies, we had to reschedule due to illness, but same place, same time, different bat day! 🙂

Come join us as our new chapter gets its feet off the ground! Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Kasey Omon

Chapter Queen

Jun
3
Mon
Green River, Wyoming – Wyoming High School State Finals Rodeo @ Sweetwater County Events Complex - Indoor Arena
Jun 3 @ 8:00 am – Jun 8 @ 2:00 pm

Monday June 3rd – Queen Contest TBA

Tuesday June 4th – 8am 1st go Reined Cow Horse & Cutting  – indoor arena

3pm 2nd Go Reined Cow Horse & Cutting – indoor arena

Wednesday June 5th – 7am Final Go Reined Cow Horse & Cutting

10am 1st Go 1st Performance  Rodeo action – Main  Arena Grandstand

6pm 1st Go 2nd Performance Rodeo Action – Main Arena  Grandstand

Thursday June 6th – 9am 2nd Go 1st Performance Rodeo Action – Main Arena Grandstand

Noon – 4pm Shooting Sports – Shooting Range

6pm 2nd Go 2nd Performance – Main Arena Grandstand

Friday June 7th – 8:30am Queen Coronation  – Main Arena Grandstand

9:15am Grand Entry – Main Arena Grandstand

9:30am Qualifying Round Performance  – Main Arena Grandstand

Jun
7
Fri
Green River, Wyoming – Attending 36th Annual Overland Stage Stampede Rodeo @ Green River Arena
Jun 7 @ 6:00 pm – Jun 8 @ 10:00 pm

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.

 

 

Jun
8
Sat
Gainesville,TX Ride at LBJ Grasslands @ TADRA @ LBJ Grasslands
Jun 8 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Enjoy a nice, relaxing ride at LBJ Grasslands near Decatur, TX

Jun
14
Fri
Gainesville, TX Monthly Roundup @ St Joe's Pizza
Jun 14 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Its Roundup Time again! Lets get together for dinner, drinks, talk about all things horsey and some shenanigan planning!

Jun
15
Sat
Ball Ground Ga. Obstacle Challenge: Garland Mountain @ Garland Mountain Hose & Hiking Trails
Jun 15 all-day
Jun
20
Thu
Ball Ground Ga Extreme Mustang Makeover
Jun 20 – Jun 22 all-day