Calendar

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.

Gathering all members and guests! Let’s meet at Town Tavern at 4:00 for drinks, food, socializing and a short meeting to review our achievements of 2023 and set our goals for 2024.

We will pass the boot for our 2024 charity, which has not been picked yet, so bring your ideas.

Changed date to Thursday due to rains expected on original date of Tuesday.

Come out for a day ride at KMSP. Meeting at 10:00, ride out by 10:30!

Bring snacks and water, let’s enjoy the day.

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.

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

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!!!!!

Meeting for lunch instead of riding due to the cold front bringing us a high of 33!!!!

Meet at Sweet Caroline’s at Noon!!

See you there!

H. Cooper Black for another Camp and Ride

located at 279 Sporting Dog Trail, Cheraw, SC for a winter ride. The trails are flat, sandy and well marked. 

To make reservations please contact the park via their website www.reserve.southcarolinaparks.com/ h-cooper-black. 

**********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

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.

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!

TrailHead is easiest found by putting Buck’s Grave Road, Chester, SC in your GPS. You will take Woods Ferry Road to get to Buck’s Grave Rd. This will take you to the gravel road that goes to the trailhead. No restroom nor water at trailhead. 

Located in western Chester County, lies within a beautiful wooded floodplain surrounded by upland pine woods and maturing hardwood forests. Some hills and a few rocky/rooty areas. 

Meet at 10:00, ride out by 10:30. 

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

Leatherwood Mountain  Camp and Ride

Premier Equine Facility located in Ferguson , NC is a wonderful destination horseback riding vacation for you and your horses. Over 75 miles of beautiful NC trails to explore that consist of long woodsy paths along beautiful ridges, old logging roads, lots of creek crossings and minimal to long climbs and descents. The trails are safe, well marked and mapped. When you and your equine companion visit the heart of “Horse Country” you may never want to leave!

For reservations call: 336-973-5044

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.

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!

Grab your branding iron and come on over to Shaner Farm.

Duane Poole, the branding man, will be there to place the brands. Branded horses are less likely to be stolen, plus it looks cool!

Must reserve and pay in advance, deadline is Feb. 9. Contact Joelle directly to be on the list and pay.

Kings Mountain State Park   Day Ride Meet at 10:00, ride out by 10:30. $3.00 per horse. 

located on Apple Road (Equestrian TrailHead) 

You can put 1277 Park Road, Blacksburg, SC in your GPS, but remember you are going to Apple Road once you reach Park Road. 

This easy to moderately difficult 30+ mile loop trails begins in Kings Mountain State Park and circles into Kings Mountain National Military Park, the site of a famous Revolutionary War battle. The surface is primarily flat with some rocky areas and some clay spots. A local saddle club takes care to watch over the trails and ensure solid footing on some of the ridge climbs. Shoes or boots recommended.

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.

Croft State Park Camp and Ride

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

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

Manchester Spring Trail Ride   Camp and Ride

Located in Pinewood, SC

Reservations are accepted usually one -two months prior to the event. The event is a fundraiser for the Manchester Trail Riders Club. These folks put a lot of work into it and make sure everyone has a great time.

Mostly flat and sandy trails. Awesome trail ride with food, bands and vendors! 

Water/Power at each site. Bathhouse on site. You’ll need to high line or corral your horse. 

Please let Joelle know if you’d like to go and she can give you the number for registration once it opens up. 

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

Kings Mountain State Park   Day Ride Meet at 10:00, ride out by 10:30. $3.00 per horse. 

Located on Apple Road (Equestrian TrailHead) 

You can put 1277 Park Road, Blacksburg, SC in your GPS, but remember you are going to Apple Road once you reach Park Road. 

This easy to moderately difficult 30+ mile loop trails begins in Kings Mountain State Park and circles into Kings Mountain National Military Park, the site of a famous Revolutionary War battle. The surface is primarily flat with some rocky areas and some clay spots. A local saddle club takes care to watch over the trails and ensure solid footing on some of the ridge climbs. Shoes or boots recommended.

Join us for this 3 day event in Troutman, NC! Consignment items for sale, auctions selling everything from buckets to saddles to horses, mules, donkeys, ponies! Chime in on this Event when you’d like to go and let’s get a carpool or caravan started.

Kings Mountain State Park   Day Ride

located on Apple Road (Equestrian TrailHead) 

You can put 1277 Park Road, Blacksburg, SC in your GPS, but remember you are going to Apple Road once you reach Park Road. 

This easy to moderately difficult 30+ mile loop trails begins in Kings Mountain State Park and circles into Kings Mountain National Military Park, the site of a famous Revolutionary War battle. The surface is primarily flat with some rocky areas and some clay spots. A local saddle club takes care to watch over the trails and ensure solid footing on some of the ridge climbs.

Meet at 10:00, ride out by 10:30. $3.00 per horse. 

“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.

4B Farm and Campground   Camp and Ride

Located adjacent to the Uwharrie National Forest and at the Badin Lake Recreation Area. Miles of trails with minimal inclines. Some areas are rocky and roots. Boots or shoes recommended. 

Water/Power at each site. 

For reservations go to: https://4bfarmandcampground.com/

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.

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.

Visit to Veronet Winery 12:00-3:30 pm

1549 Ike Brooks Dr. Kings Mountain, NC

Escape from busy days to stunning vineyards, miles of beautiful views, acres of towering pines, and delicious wines; take a break, and make memory with us in the beauty of the Carolina landscape.

We have moved our Tuesday night rides to Saturday. Time is subjected change with the weather.

Latta Plantation Day Ride

6345 Sample Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078

No fee to ride cost; park at the old equestrian center, there are signs, they close after rains. 

No water or restrooms at trailer parking.

Shady trail side is mostly flat terrain and barefoot friendly. Prairie trail has bluestone rocks and mid sized round rocks, so boots or shoes recommended.

Lee State Park       Camp and Ride

487 Loop Rd., Bishopville, SC

Trails that run along the Lynches River. Sandy and flat terrain, no shoes nor boots necessary.  

Each campsite has two horse corrals, as well as power and water. There is a bath house in the campground as well.

For reservations:

https://reserve.southcarolinaparks.com/lee

One of our newest Cowgirls Elaine Gober and her husband Travis our competing in the acoustic showdown, this event is part of care fest. winners of this event will go on to play at the big carefest concert on august 24. Elaine and her husband will take the stage @ 6:30. lets show our cowgirl some support and cheer her on

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

monthly meeting

Join us for a Round Up, bring yourself and friends to eat, socialize and discuss how our year is going.

Wonderful chance to gather with your fellow cowgirls!! This is a great time to bring a guest to see what we are all about.

These roundups give us a chance to share new ideas for events and review what we’ve done so far.

Turkey Creek Rodeo Club has Started their Open 4D barrel series. Exhibitons start at 4pm-6pm. Youth Barrels will begin at 6:30 entry fee is 35.00. Open Barrels will begin after youth runs entry fee is 45.00. 75% pay out on 1/2 splits this is a buckle series and you must attend 3 of the 5 to qualify for the buckle

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.

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.

Limited to members only at this time. April Lizzy will photograph your horse with a $50 non-refundable deposit to secure your session.

Contact Joelle for a time slot and to pay.

Woods Ferry Recreational Area    Day Ride 

Meet at 9:30, ride out by 10:00. 

TrailHead is easiest found by putting Buck’s Grave Road, Chester, SC in your GPS. You will take Woods Ferry Road to get to Buck’s Grave Rd. This will take you to the gravel road that goes to the trailhead. No restroom nor water at trailhead. 

Located in western Chester County, lies within a beautiful wooded floodplain surrounded by upland pine woods and maturing hardwood forests. Some hills and a few rocky/rooty areas. Boots or shoes recommended.

Please see link for information:

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=887862416470212&set=gm.416865890803148