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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!!!

Lets kick this year off with a great meeting and planning session. Bring a friend, your ideas for events and fundraisers! Dinner, drinks during the meeting and trivia to follow! Please let us know if you are able to make it day of so that we can reserve a table.

Join us and other Texas Chapters for the FWSSR Parade.

FULL PARADE ATTIRE!!!!!!

Please have your 40SC pink blouse, 40SC black jacket, black felt hat or helmet, fuchsia wild rag,  blue jeans. Horse needs 40SC black saddle pad, pink polo wraps. Depending on weather you can layer under parade attire. Gloves to be handed out at parade if they are to be used.

Please have your waivered filled out and either back to your Queen or mail them to FWSSR. I have placed the link below for you. They are due by Nov 30th, NO fax or email entries will be excepted. More information as it comes to us will be posted!

• All parade participants must review and sign a Participant Release Form. Release Forms must accompany the organization’s application at time of submission.
• Participants must carefully read and abide by all Parade rules.
• Health Papers: All horses and other equine are required to have proper health papers to participate in the parade or enter staging area. Riders must be in possession of health papers at all times. See ” Official Health Requirements” as provided in the application information for mandatory health requirements on horses and other equine.

https://www.fwssr.com/p/participate/stock-show-parade

Now let’s go show FWSSR who 40 Something Cowgirls are!!!!!

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

Join us for dinner, drinks and trivia. Bring your random facts knowledge and a friend (spouses are always welcome)! Please let us know day of if you’re planning on joining  in on the fun so that we can reserve a table.

The Yamhill county sheriff’s posse always puts on a great fun night with barrels and poles and multiple other games

*** 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!!!

*** 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 

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!

(4) 2024 Hot Chocolate Run Dallas | Facebook

*** 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”!!

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!

Howdy!

Join us for our February round up meeting.

social hour begins at 5:30 with meeting starting by 6:30.

We are always looking for new members to join. Come check us out. We would love to have you. 🤠

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!!

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!

Please join us for our Annual Christmas party that got moved to January

Date: Jan 13th

Time: 4 pm

Location: Debra Peale’s Place

Food:  Potluck Style

RSVP: Debra by January 6th 2024

Please sign up for the dish you want to bring:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C49A8AF28A2F5C25-45988101-40sc

Bring a Dessert for the Silent Auction to help raise funds for our next Christmas Party

EVENT LOCATION UPDATED!

Bring a friend, your ideas for events and fundraisers! We will be doing a pot luck (facility is also BYOB) during the meeting. Afterwards there will be axe throwing, archery, corn hole & darts! Please let us know if you are able to make it day of so that we can plan the potluck and let the venue know a head count.

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

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!!!

Join us for dinner, all the 411 and swag bags the night prior to our 6th Annual 40 SC Cruise. Please let us know if you plan to attend and what meal you would like to order from our limited menu (via our cruising Facebook page). So excited to see y’all!

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!!

Join us for dinner, drinks and trivia. Bring your random facts knowledge and a friend (spouses are always welcome)! Please let us know day of if you’re planning on joining  in on the fun so that we can reserve a table.

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

Come Join us to watch a classic 1956 western movie Wednesday Night @ 7:00 pm.  The name of the movie is Shane:

A weary gunfighter in 1880s Wyoming begins to envision a quieter life after befriending a homestead family with a young son who idolizes him, but a smoldering range war forces him to act.

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!!

FCSC Annual Tack Swap. We will have indoor vendors on two floors of our clubhouse and outside spaces available. More information to follow. Sign ups should be available at the end of December. Mark your calendars!

The FCSC Annual Tack Swap has been set for Saturday, March 9th.  They will be using the same format as last year with both inside and outside spots available to rent.  First space is $25 and extra spaces can be added at $15 each.  This allows for social distancing and was a big help to the success of last year’s event.  For more information contact Jean Lewis at 509-521-8996 or email at [email protected].

Topics include:

• Answers to Commonly Asked Questions.
• What to do in an Eye Emergency.
• Adequan, Legend, Bute, Oh, My!
• Lameness from a Surgeons Perspective.
• Reproductive Alphabet Soup.

Door prizes and with lots of important, up-to-date information!

Free admittance for all. You do not need to sign up

We will be riding from Gentry Wimberely’s house to Canyon Road Bar and Grill. This will be a 6-7 mile ride with drink stops if needed. we are planning to unload at Gentrys then convoying trucks and trailers to Canyon Road we will have a cowgirl uber to take the drivers who are also riding back to the horses. Husbands can ride to if they want… for more information please contact your friendly neighborhood Queen or Princess

What is Rendezvous?? 

Check out all the great photos from last year’s event by clicking here!!

There will be a General Membership meeting and 2023 Award Presentations for all to attend on Sunday morning at 10:00 in the Teanaway Room!!  

Hospitality Cart!

There will be a hospitality cart rolling around the facility over the weekend with coffee and such.

Printable Flyer   8″ x 10″     Click Here

Tack Sale Flyer:        Click Here   

Consignment Agreement.  Everyone bringing tack to sell MUST print, fill out and bring with your tack to the sale. 

Click Here to print your Consignment Agreement, fill it out and email it to the address at the bottom.

Packing Competition Flyer:  Click Here

Table Decoration Contest:   Click Here

Dessert Auction Information    Click Here   for the information and rules.

List of Vendor:    Click Here   For the current list of vendors.

If you visit any of the businesses on the attached document, please mention that you are in Ellensburg because of BCHW Rendezvous. 

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!

1219 CATTLE COMPANY & 40 SOMETHING COWGIRLS, WYLIE providing their 2024 SPRING PLAYDAY SERIES

Books open at 9AM, Events begin at 10AM.  Age groups are 6 & Under, 7-12, 13-18, 19-39, 40 & Over.  Classes include Poles, Straighaway Barrels, Cloverleaf Barrels, plus 2 Mystery Classes.

Playday Series dates include March 2 & 16, April 6 & 27, May 11 & 25, and June 15 & 29.  High point Buckles will be given for each age group!  **MUST ATTEND 6 OUT OF 8 PLAYDAYS IN THE SERIES TO QUALIFY FOR END OF SERIES AWARDS.**

Cost is $10 per Class or $40 for 5 Classes.  Payment due in Cash or Zelle.

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

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!!

Dinner at 6:00

Dancing at 7:00

karaoke at 8:00

FCSC Shot Clinic

Meet at the Yellow Barn

Featuring Double Arrow Vet – Pricing varies by vacination

Call or email Jean Lewis: 509-521-8996 or [email protected]

Every 3rd Saturday Meet up at WE Johnson Park for a nice Ride.

Foot in Stirup at 10 am