Calendar

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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
27
Sat
Wylie, TX 4T shopping trip @ 4T Saddles and Tack
Jan 27 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

With the winter months upon us, we are planning some shopping trips.  our first one is to 4T  in Ben Wheeler.  Then we will go have lunch.  Make it a fun day of hanging out together!

Feb
24
Sat
Newberg, OR – Hardy Creek Trail Ride @ Hardy Creek
Feb 24 @ 10:30 am – 3:00 pm

Come ride the Molalla Corridor Saturday, we’ll be meeting in the parking area at Hardy Creek Trail Head at 10:30am.

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
3
Sun
Wylie, TX Caddo Grasslands Trail Ride @ Bois D'Arc Trailhead
Mar 3 @ 10:00 am

** Make note that this ride is rescheduled from February 17th to March 3rd**  We are going to hope for good weather so that we can get out and ride so come join us if you can!!  Weather permitting we will meet up at 10am to ride out at 10:30.  Hope to see you there!

Mar
9
Sat
Wylie, TX – trail ride around Lake Lavon **CANCELED** @ Brockdale Trailhead
Mar 9 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Come out and join us on the trails!  With the weather becoming warmer, let’s get out and ride!

*location and date are subject to change pending on weather*

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.

Wylie, TX – trail ride @ Chaparral Trail in Farmersville @ Chaparral Trail
Mar 23 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Meet at Bland High School to saddle up.   Come out and join us on the trails!  With the weather becoming warmer, let’s get out and ride!

*location and date are subject to change pending on weather*

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.

Apr
12
Fri
Prineville, OR Grizzly Mountain Endurance and Trail Ride @ Miller Ranch
Apr 12 @ 9:00 am – Apr 13 @ 5:00 pm

Large meadow for parking big rigs.  Trails are mixed high desert, two-track and cow trails with a few sections of volcanic rock. Gentle roling elevation changes.  AERC organized endurance ride (fees are dependent on distance: 25, 55, 75) with a 10 mile introductory trail ride.

Apr
19
Fri
Rock Springs WY Spring Home Show @ SWEC
Apr 19 – Apr 21 all-day

Attending the 2024 Spring Home and Garden Show at the Sweetwater Events Complex. Free to the public..

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
9
Thu
Newberg, OR will be attending “Cowhides and Cocktails” Spring Fashion Show @ Sage and Social-Event Venue and Creative Space
May 9 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

This is a great way to support small business and some great hard working ladies.  This will be the 3rd Cowhides and Cocktails Fashion Show, there will be 5 local small  business boutiques.  They will have 30+ new and exclusive fashion that is only available at the fashion show.  A night filled with signature cocktails, charcuterie, dessert and shopping with you girls.  Grab your tickets they’re going fast.

 

http://blushoutwest.com/products/cowhides-cocktail-fashion-show-ticket?variant=44330505502943

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
25
Sat
Newberg, OR will be attending Branded Brim Hat Bar Pop Up at Little Bird Boutique @ Little Bird Boutique
May 25 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Lets show our support for a local small business, and make a custom hat with them.  Choose your hat customize it with ribbons, pins, feathers and more.

Have your hat branded to make it even more fabulous…….personalized!

Reservations recommended:

https://bit.ly/brandedbrimpopup

A $20.00 non refundable deposit, will go toward cost of hat.

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.

Jun
1
Sat
Wylie, TX – * Boozy Slush *Rescheduled* @ Lavon, TX
Jun 1 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

**Rescheduled** Date tbd

Come out and ride with us to Boozy Slush located in Lavon. They have alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.  If we all want a snack, we can ride over to Sonic that is a short distance down the road.

We will meet at either Mallard Park that is located off HWY 78 near HWY 6 or the picnic area that is next door to Mallard Park. If you do park at the picnic area, please carpool or bring a small trailer.

For those of you going, it is a 10mile round trip ride.

Jun
2
Sun
Newberg OR, attending St Paul Trail Ride @ St Paul Rodeo Grounds
Jun 2 @ 7:30 am – 3:00 pm

You have to preregister for the St Paul Trail Ride, you can do that at the attached link.

Come ride along the Willamette River and through St Paul’s countryside rain or shine.  Riders will be led by the St Paul Rodeo’s Royal Court through the Willamette Valley farmlands

 

7:30am-10:30am – St Paul Rodeo Trail Ride breakfast served in the Tack Room.  Follow attached link to purchase tickets for breakfast.

 

Before 9:30am – All horse trailers must arrive to St Paul Rodeo grounds.  NO trailers allowed to enter parking lot after 9:30am.

 

9:45am – Riders gather on horseback in warm-up arena located in parking lot.

 

10:00am – Trail Ride promptly begins

 

noon – BBQ lunch begins, hosted by the St Paul Jaycees, for participants after the Trail Ride.

 

All participants must sign up ahead of time.  Parking lot on Rodeo Grounds will be open for trailer parking.  Riders, please check in at the Rodeo entry office and pick up a back number before the ride.  Experienced riders on safe horses are welcome.  Ride covers approximately 8 miles and takes 2-3 hours.

 

registration available here:

https://www.stpaulrodeo.com/p/events/trailride

 

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
23
Sun
Gainesville, TX Trail Ride @ Platter Flats @ Platter Flats Equestrian Camp
Jun 23 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

Platter Flats is a nice place to ride in summer. Its sandy, theres a nice breeze off the lake and the horse flies arent bad there.

Jul
28
Sun
Gainesville, TX Trail Ride @ Ray Roberts @ Lake Ray Roberts Elm Fork
Jul 28 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am

A trail is open at Ray Roberts after tornadoes damaged the area. We’ll take a short ride and get back before it gets too hot.

Aug
16
Fri
Newberg OR Chapter Ladies Evening Ride @ Willamette Mission State Park
Aug 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Lets get out and enjoy the cooler evenings together ladies.  Newberg Chapter will be hosting an evening ride at Willamette Mission State Park August 16, 2024 from 6pm-8pm.

You will need to pay the $5.00 park fee

Please clean up after your horses in the parking area

Can’t wait to see everyone on the trail.

Aug
31
Sat
Wylie, TX – Ride at Big Mineral @ Big Mineral Equestrian Campl
Aug 31 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Summer is almost over! Time to get in one last trail ride before September starts! Join us at Big Mineral Equestrian Camp for a fun time on the trails.  Pack a lunch or snacks to bring with you on the trail.  Ride out by 10:00am

 

*event subject to change*

Sep
1
Sun
Wylie, TX – Ride at Lake Lavon @ Brockdale Trailhead
Sep 1 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Come join us for our first ride of FALL at Lake Lavon, Brockdale trailhead. Brockdale has ample parking, water trough for the horses, and a vault toilet on sight to use before our ride out. Bring a snack or lunch and come join us for lots of fun!

Sep
7
Sat
Gainesville, TX Trail Ride @ Hickory Creek WMA (meet at bridge)
Sep 7 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

This will be probably the last ride of the year at Hickory Creek before they close it for hunting season. Hickory Creek is a fun, fairly rugged ride. We’re meeting at the bridge. If youre coming and don’t know where to go, contact Carolyn Grayson, listed as the event coordinator and she’ll send you a pin.

Sep
14
Sat
Gainesville, TX Attending LRRETA Trail Ride @ Lake Ray Roberts Isle Du Bois
Sep 14 @ 9:30 am – 2:00 pm

LRRETA is an organization involved in maintaining the equestrian trails around Lake Ray Roberts. We’ll be joining them for their September trail ride. Lake Ray Roberts is a nice place to ride but can be a little rocky. Coggins will be checked at the main gate.

Wylie, TX – Boozy Slush Ride @ Picinic Area
Sep 14 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Now that Mother Nature isn’t trying to cook us, come join us for a fun ride to Boozy Slush, located in Lavon! We always have lots of fun and laughs on this ride.

**event is subject to change based on weather**

Sep
21
Sat
Gainesville, TX Trail Ride @ Hickory Creek WMA 4 corners
Sep 21 @ 10:00 am – 1:30 pm

Hickory Creek is a fun, fairly rugged ride. The area will be closed in Oct through Jan for hunting season. So this will be our last opportunity for awhile. You’ll need an OK hunting or fishing license to access their public lands. If you’re from TX & over 65, you’re exempt.

Sep
28
Sat
Gainesville, TX Shawnee Trail Ride & Parade @ Shawnee Camp
Sep 28 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

We’re bringing back the historic Shawnee Trail Ride! The Shawnee Trail moved cattle from Dallas to Missouri in the 1800s. The trail crossed the Red River at Preston Point in Pottsboro. In the 1960s, some guys hitched up their wagons and rode horses from Pottsboro to Dallas to open the State Fair. The ride had its 50th anniversary in 2010 and disappeared.The 40SC are bringing it back! We’ll ride through the parade to kick off Frontier Days in Pottsboro and make a 14 mile loop to Hagerman Wildlife Refuge for lunch and back. Camping is available Fri  & Sat nights.

Wylie, TX – Donuts in Downtown McKinney @ McKinney Stables
Sep 28 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Come meet us at the McKinney Stables off 380 and come get donuts in downtown McKinney.

Meet us at 10:00am and be ready to ride out by 10:30am. We will ride to Donuts R More at 101 N. Mcdonald St. STE 101, McKinney, TX 75069.  After donuts, we will ride through downtown McKinney and enjoy the weather and the small town downtown atmosphere.

Oct
3
Thu
Wylie, TX – Shopping trip @ Cowboy Headquarters
Oct 3 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Join us at Cowboy Headquarters for some last-minute shopping before we head to T Bar S Horse Camp!

Oct
11
Fri
Rock Springs WY Haunted Market 2024 Evanston @ The Machine Shop
Oct 11 @ 5:00 pm – Oct 13 @ 4:00 pm

Friday October 11th, 2024 3 PM to 7 PM and October 12th, 2024 10 AM to 5 PM. Vendors needed. Request Application via Direct Message. Psychics, Mediums, and other are welcome as well. Fun and games for the kids, great shopping for Halloween.
Get your Palm Read or talk to a Psychic. Don’t miss out on all the fun.

Oct
13
Sun
Wylie, TX – Donuts in Downtown McKinney @ McKinney Stables
Oct 13 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Come meet us at the McKinney Stables off 380 and come get donuts in downtown McKinney.

Meet us at 10:00am and be ready to ride out by 10:30am. We will ride to Donuts R More at 101 N. Mcdonald St. STE 101, McKinney, TX 75069.  After donuts, we will ride through downtown McKinney and enjoy the weather and the small town downtown atmosphere.

Oct
19
Sat
Wylie, TX – W.E. Stampede Group Trail ride @ TRACE TRAILS
Oct 19 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am

Join us for the W.E. Stampede Trail Ride at Trace Trails in Athens, TX.  We will be meeting at the field at 9:30am.  Bring a cooler or sack lunch and we will eat either on the trail or when we are done.

$5 per person at time of entry.

*cash, check, or PayPal only*

**FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT WADE EARP THROUGHFACEBOOK MESSENGER**

*If you are riding one of Wade’s horses, please make arrangements with him ahead of time and be at the barn by 8:00am to help get ready and load.

*subject to change based on weather*

Gainesville, TX Wine Ride at 4 Winds Ranch @ Four Winds Ranch
Oct 19 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Enjoy the beautiful fall temperatures in the “hill country of N Texas” combining our 2 favorite things, riding horses and drinking wine. We’ll ride 2 hours on the ranch trails and then ride through a pasture to neighboring Arche Winery for lunch. You won’t want to miss their chocolate menu!

Apr
10
Thu
Wylie, TX Cowgirl shopping @ Southside Feed
Apr 10 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Stop and take a short shopping trip with us on our way to Train Robber Ranch! Southside feeds has limited amount of equine supplies but they do have tshirts, hats, and sweatshirts to buy!.

May
1
Thu
Wylie, TX Cowgirl shopping @ Southside Feed
May 1 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Stop and take a short shopping trip with us on our way to Train Robber Ranch! Southside feeds has limited amount of equine supplies but they do have tshirts, hats, and sweatshirts to buy!.

Dec
31
Wed
Wylie, TX – New Year’s Eve Trail ride @ Big Mineral Equestrian Camp
Dec 31 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Let’s send off 2025 with a RIDE! Of course this is all planned with TEXAS weather in mind, so lets keep an eye on the weather and send 2024 off into the sunset with this RIDE!

Let’s meet at 9 AM and try to ride out by 10 AM.

Jan
1
Thu
Wylie, TX – New Year’s Day Trail ride @ Trace Trails
Jan 1 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Let’s start the New Year off right! Saddle up and join us at Trace Trails in Athens, TX.

meet at 9 AM and be ready to ride by 10 AM!