Calendar

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Jan
5
Fri
Abilene, TX Cowgirl roundup/annual planning @ Barb Knight’s
Jan 5 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Let’s connect @ Barb Knight’s place and build a shell of our 2024 activities. Come w/your ideas for locations and activities that you want to attend.

Jan
11
Thu
BRECKENRIDGE, TX – Monthy Round Up @ Canyon Road Barn and Grill
Jan 11 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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.

Jan
13
Sat
Breckenridge, Tx-FWSSR Parade @ Downtown Fort Worth
Jan 13 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

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!!!!!

 

 

Big Spring TX First Ride of the Year…. @ Moss Lake
Jan 13 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Come out and join us for our first ride of the year. Moss Lake has trails for all level of riders.  One of our favorite go to places to ride.  If weather is permitting.  All are welcome

Jan
18
Thu
Estacada, OR – Monthly Meeting/Roundup @ New Lantern Chinese Restaurant
Jan 18 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

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!

 

Jan
23
Tue
Big Spring TX Monthly Round-Up
Jan 23 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Come join us for our monthly gathering,  we will discuss past events and plan future adventures.  Location is yet to be determined, but will be decided soon.  All are welcome

Jan
25
Thu
Abilene, TX Thirsty Thursday @ Abuelo’s
Jan 25 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Come out for a meal, some cowgirl talk about horses, events and perhaps an adult beverage of choice.

BRECKENRIDGE, TX Trivia Night @ Canyon Road Barn and Grill
Jan 25 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

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.

Jan
27
Sat
Abilene, TX Tack Swap @ Oplin Community Center @ Oplin Commmunity Center
Jan 27 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

An Opportunity for the community to buy, sell or trade. Come shop for saddles, bridles, blankets, trailers, boots, show clothes and more!

A bulletin board will be available to advertise your horses for sale, events, and equine services.

Barter is best but Cash is King!!

Marysville, WA – Breakfast Meeting Social @ Collectors Choice Restaurant
Jan 27 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Breakfast Meeting social
** This is a rescheduled meeting due to cancellation of the meeting on Jan 17th.
**RSVP REQUIRED**
The restaurant does not take reservations on weekends.  I will need to call them at 830 am on the 27th so they can set up our table.
Please RSVP on the FB event page by Fri, 1/26 or contact Tina directly.
Big Spring TX Ride at Little Sister Ashelys @ Little Sister Ashley Luces House
Jan 27 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Come out and ride with us as we explore Little Sister Ashleys half section.  Bring your own beverages and snacks…  Weather permitting.  All are welcome

Jan
30
Tue
Abilene, TX- Game Night @ Babe’s Place
Jan 30 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Join us for games at Babe’s! Bring a snack to share and let’s play!

Feb
1
Thu
Big Spring TX Attending Grand Opening @ VA Hospital
Feb 1 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Come out  and join in on the celebration at the VA Hospital in Big Spring.  The new community center on the VA campus is done and we were invited to attend.  All Cowgirls are welcome.  Pink button down shirts please… Hats optional as we will be inside.

Feb
3
Sat
Abilene, TX Unknown Tour @ Paramount Theater
Feb 3 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

https://www.theunknowntour.org/abilene?fbclid=IwAR1ABoHdsm_YeBeYAbYMGVCVd9OAcJIoYUMHkZaMEhFbei8KYFBWeqxhDn8

Feb
6
Tue
Abilene, TX- Cowgirl Roundup @ Galveston Seafood Company
Feb 6 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Join our Marvelous Mavericks for our monthly meeting. We will go over upcoming events, share accomplishments, and ideas.

Be sure to bring your membership card, so you have a shot at winning a door prize!

Feb
7
Wed
Big Spring TX Tattoo Day @ Mom and Pops Tattoo Shop
Feb 7 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Come on over to the tattoo shop and get some ink done.  We will have several Cowgirls coming in for new tattoos as well as some touch-ups..  All are welcome…

Estacada, OR – Attending Estacada Moose Lodge Bingo @ Estacada Moose Lodge
Feb 7 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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

Feb
10
Sat
BRECKENRIDGE, TX Self Care Day @ Lazy TK Ranch
Feb 10 all-day

Self care day for you + your horses! Please join us at the ranch for massages, facials and magnawave. There are limited spots so let me know what you would like to be reserved for!

Pricing:

Massages: $70/hour

Magnawave: $2/min

Facials: TBD

Marysville, WA – Go as a group to WSU horse course @ WSU College of Veterinary Medicine
Feb 10 all-day
**This event is sold out, you can still get on the wait list**
WSU is back with their 11th Annual Horse Course! Horse owners, trainers, future vets, and kids/teens of all experience levels are welcome! Let’s go!
Here’s what their event post says:
“This year, we are excited to present to you a variety of topics taught by our excellent clinicians in the equine hospital, ranging from nutrition to acupuncture to reproduction and foaling. The event will be in Pullman on Saturday, February 10th, 2024, and will run from 8am-about 4pm, with a break for lunch and tours of the WSU teaching hospital included.
Horse Course serves as the main fundraiser for the Student Chapter of AAEP (Equine Veterinary Club) at WSU, allowing us students the opportunity to host labs that let us practice skills like dental exams, ultrasound exams, and joint injections. We appreciate your interest in supporting our club!
Please visit https://wsuhorsecourse.weebly.com for more information and to purchase tickets. If you have any questions, reach out to Maddie at [email protected]. We can’t wait to see you in February! “
Abilene, TX American rodeo contender @ Taylor Telecon arena(expo center)
Feb 10 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Feb
14
Wed
Big Spring TX Valentine Bingo at the VA @ VA Hospital
Feb 14 @ 11:30 am – 2:00 pm

Come join in on the fun at the VA with some bingo and a Valentines Day Party…. All are welcome.  We will meet up and decorate before the guys get there for bingo.  Pink button downs please…. All are welcome… Contact Terri for all the details…

Feb
16
Fri
Abilene, TX Rafter L-Trail ride @ Rafter L
Feb 16 @ 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm

We have been invited to ride at the Rafter L ranch.
Beautiful scenery and an obstacle course available too.

Big Spring TX Ride at San Angelo State Park @ San Angelo State Park, North Concho area
Feb 16 @ 3:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Come out and join us as we ride at another one of our favorite places.  Trails for all levels of riders… Will have a pot luck dinner on Saturday.  Weather permitting… All are welcome.

Estacada, OR – Monthly Roundup-Meeting @ Time Travelers Brewing
Feb 16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

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!!

Feb
17
Sat
Abilene, TX De-Spooking Clinic (by Rustic Farm) @ Rockin W Ranch
Feb 17 @ 8:00 am – Feb 18 @ 5:00 pm

Clinic limited to 15 participants. Currently they have a waiting list. The instructors are from Rustic Farm.

BRECKENRIDGE, TX Monthly Round Up @ Muddy Mikes Bar and Grilll
Feb 17 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

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.

Feb
20
Tue
Big Spring TX Monthly Round Up @ Dragon China Buffet
Feb 20 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Come join us for some good food and great company.  We will discuss past events and plan future adventures.  All are welcome…

Feb
23
Fri
Breckenridge, TX Sail Away Party @ Bubba Gump Shrimp Company
Feb 23 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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!

Feb
24
Sat
BRECKENRIDGE, TX 6th Annual 40 Something Cowgirl Cruise @ Carnival Cruise Line
Feb 24 – Mar 3 all-day

Cruising with the cowgirls! Join us for an 8 day adventure sailing on the Carnival Dream from Galveston, TX to: Key West, FL, Freeport, The Bahamas, Half Moon Cay, The Bahamas and Nassau, The Bahamas.

Please book cabins through Carnival PVP Jenifer Gulick 1-800-819-3902 ext. 85300. Group booking #H1G9M3

There will be a sail away party the night before in Galveston. Specific details and much more information available through the ” Cruising with 40 Something Cowgirls” group on Facebook.

Abilene, TX- Attending Abilene Gun Exposition @ Taylor County Expo Coliseum
Feb 24 @ 9:00 am – Feb 25 @ 4:00 pm

Come visit over 100 vendors with their wares, over 300 tables at the Coliseum! Thank you for supporting small businesses from local to all around Texas! Visit the website for more info www.abilenegunshow.com

Big Spring TX Attending Annual Coggins Clinic @ Howard County Youth Horseman Arena
Feb 24 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

It’s that time of year… Coggins and vaccines will be offered.  Come out and help support the Howard County Youth Horseman Club… Please call or text 806-786-7122 and reserve a spot…  All are encouraged and welcomed..

Feb
25
Sun
Abilene, TX- Abilene Lake Trail Ride @ Abilene State Park
Feb 25 @ 2:00 pm

Join our Marvelous Mavericks riding the trails around the lake at Abilene State Park.
Check in at the office to show proof of negative coggins, and pay the $5/person park entrance fee.
Make a U-turn around the office and go back out to the highway. Go Left for 1 mile. Lake entrance is on the right. We park near the swimming area or in the first boat ramp parking lot.
The trail is a 2 hour ride. Bathrooms are close to parking. Yes, there are areas where you can water your horse.
Melisa is leading the way!

Abilene, TX Attending Western Women of Inspiration @ 301 N. Texas St
Feb 25 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/from-the-pits-to-the-palace-tickets-805157336267?aff=oddtdtcreator

Feb
29
Thu
BRECKENRIDGE, TX Trivia Night @ Canyon Road Barn and Grill
Feb 29 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

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.

Mar
2
Sat
Marysville, WA _ go as a group – 4H tack sale @ Evergreen State Fairgrounds
Mar 2 all-day
Tack Sale Day:
March 2nd 10am-3pm
Consignment (18%):
Feb 28 4pm-8pm
Feb 29 9am-8pm
March 1 9am-4pm
Consignees with 25+ Items . Can Request Consignment Forms/Tags Prior to the Sale. Please Call/Text/Email: 425-341-3007 or [email protected]
Volunteer:
See https://www.facebook.com/groups/1831250400496442 for updates on volunteer opportunities
Take a photo of yourself volunteering, consigning or at the tack sale for points credit.
In the Events Center Building #604 and 4-H Building #501
Big Spring TX Attending Annual Gem and Mineral Show @ Howard County Fair Barns
Mar 2 @ 9:00 am – Mar 3 @ 5:00 pm

Come on out to the 55th Annual Gem and Mineral Show… Always a great time.  Vendors, food, and lots of amazing rocks… Fun for the whole family.. All are welcome.. Just take a picture of you there and send it to Terri….

Mar
5
Tue
Abilene, TX- Cowgirl Roundup @ Doc’s Bar and Grill
Mar 5 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Come on out to Mini Doc’s!

Doc’s Bar and Grill has an event venue just to the left of the archway entrance. Mini Doc’s provides a private building, bar and wait staff.
Our Cowgirl Roundup will include upcoming trail ride opportunities, nearby events and don’t forget about the door prize! See y’all there!

Mar
8
Fri
Big Spring TX Attending Rattlesnake Round-Up @ Nolan County Coliseum
Mar 8 @ 7:00 am – Mar 10 @ 5:00 pm

Come join us at the 66th Annual Worlds Largest Rattlesnake Round-up…  Even if you don’t like snakes, it’s always a great weekend.  All kinds of information about the nasty death noodles, but also, all kinds of vendors and food… Again, a fun, informative family weekend… All are welcome…If you go, just take a picture of you there and send it to Terri….

Marysville, WA – Go as a group to barn dance & line dancing lessons @ Granite Falls Grange
Mar 8 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Barn Dance & Line Dancing Lessons at Granville (Granite Falls) Grange Hall! Doors open at 6pm & Line Dancing Lessons start at 7pm until 9pm. Open dancing between lessons and at 9pm. Miller Meats Food Truck will be set up and serving great food starting at 4pm. This is a FREE event open to every one of all ages!! POP UP vendors will also be on site! Feel free to bring your own food & drinks with you. Come on out for a great time dancing and socializing with friends! #ladydidancin #linedancing #linedancinglessons (tips/donations excepted & appreciated for lessons)

Mar
9
Sat
Breckenridge, T.X. Ride to Canyon Road Bar and grill @ Gentry Wimberly's House
Mar 9 @ 1:00 pm

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

Mar
10
Sun
Marysville, WA – Lord Hill Ride Day @ Lord Hill Reginal Park, Snohomish, WA
Mar 10 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Boots in the stirrup and riding out at 10am
Let others in 40SC know if you want to ride.
RSVP to Sue Zinn @ 425-359-4124
Mar
14
Thu
Big Spring TX Horse Day at the VA @ VA Hospital
Mar 14 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Calling all Cowgirls, We are bringing our horses to the VA hospital for some outside  therapy for our favorite group of veterans.  If you are interested, please only bring a CALM horse…  The horses will be groomed, walked out and loved on, no riding.  ALL Cowgirls are encouraged to join us, especially if you are not bringing a horse, we need hands on the ground.. Please wear pink button downs, hats optional…We will park in the back west end parking lot…

Marysville, WA – Go as a group -Linedance lessons at Angel of the Winds Casino @ Angel of the Winds Resort & Casino
Mar 14 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

2 hours of beginning and intermediate line dance lessons!

Mar
15
Fri
Marysville, WA – Go as a Group Backcountry Horsemen Rendezvous @ Kittitas Valley Event Center
Mar 15 @ 9:00 am – Mar 17 @ 3:22 am
A fun event for all!
Tack sale, demonstrations, exhibitors, auction

What is Rendezvous?? 

It is a state sponsored event put on by Back Country Horsemen of Washington that is open to the public. This is a non-riding event. We offer educational classes, shopping, social and informative events and seminars. There are no fees for anything other than the Saturday nights catered dinner and the on-site camping.
Abilene, TX Chapter retreat ( closed event) @ Lazy TK ranch
Mar 15 @ 4:00 pm – Mar 17 @ 1:00 pm

Looking forward to our Annual Spring Retreat @Lazy TK Ranch! Get ready for some world class Western swing music, yodeling lesson & Cowgirl poetry w/Devon Dawson & Teresa Burleson on Friday night!
Plenty of time to rest, relax and/or ride on this lovely ranch.

A certified massage therapist will be available for appointments @ ranch. $35/30 minutes & $75 for one hour if 2 or more. ( This will be at your own expense) .

This is a closed chapter event. Must pay Liesa Kennedy or Babe Chambers $100 by no later than 14 Feb 2024.

 

Estacada, OR – Monthly Roundup – Meeting @ Fir Valley Pour House
Mar 15 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

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!!

Mar
16
Sat
Estacada, OR – Attending Clackamas County 4-H Tack and Bake Sale @ Clackamas County Fair & Event Center
Mar 16 @ 8:00 am – 1:30 pm

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!!

 

Abilene, TX Ranch riding/reining horse show @ Rockin RJ Ranch-Stephenville
Mar 16 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Rocking RJ Ranch – Stephenville: Ribbons, Cows and Fun and good food!!

First show is March 16.   There will be a cow practice on Friday starting at 4.   Bring your trainer or just practice following a cow.    Each cow is $20.

We have added a MUSTANG group!    We have continued the walk trot division.

We have reduced the office fee to $15 per family.
All other prices are on flyer below.

Show starts at 9.   You may sign up Friday night or just use this easy jotform.

And show registration will begin on that morning at 7.

There will be 3 judges for each course.

Lunch provided by me
Chicken Spaghetti – I make the best
Roast with potatoes and carrots
Green chili enchiladas- I make the best
St patty day homemade cookies
Salad
Tea
And probably other surprises.
Let’s get everyone together and have a great show!!!

I have plenty of hookups and stalls.
$35 for hookup and $20 for stalls.   Please clean when you leave.

Now, here is the deal!!!!     Let’s be one on one with our horses and have good runs, learn something and have a great time!

Marysville, WA – Go as a group – Ricky Quinn Horsemanship clinic (ride or audit) @ Cornerstone Ranch
Mar 16 @ 9:00 am – Mar 17 @ 4:00 pm
Ricky Quinn is returning to Cornerstone Ranch for their third annual spring clinic!
From their event info: “As usual Ricky’s clinics are all about giving you the knowledge so that you can build a solid foundation and problem solve with your horse. This clinic will have a particular focus on the fundamentals of western performance, specifically applying our horsemanship foundation towards developing the skills needed for Ranch Riding, Ranch Trail, Ranch Reining classes and Stock Horse classes.
Rider Fee: $550 for two days
Auditor Fee: $30/day
Stall rentals: $25/day
Dry camping available or many hotels near by.
Lunch provided for participants. Hook ups are VERY LIMITED: $30/day
Participants please bring your own hay, water buckets and muck items. The owner of temporary stalled horse must provide all care for horse. All horses coming to Cornerstone Ranch must be up to date on all vaccinations and record will be asked for.
CONTACT
Please contact Evan Bonner for a registration form.
360-551-3736
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ABOUT RICKY QUINN
Ricky Quinn was raised in Wyoming where he grew up around horses and other livestock. When Ricky was a teenager he met Buck Brannaman at a horsemanship clinic. Meeting Buck greatly impacted the direction of Ricky’s life. He knew that there was something unique about Buck and his ability with horses. After high school, Ricky moved to Montana where he worked on a ranch for nine years starting colts, learning horsemanship, and caring for cattle as he continued his study of true horsemanship.
Today, Ricky travels throughout the United States and Internationally teaching horsemanship. Ricky and his wife own a ranch in North Platte, Nebraska where they are raising a family while buying and selling stocker cattle. Ricky is around livestock everyday whether it’s on the road helping people with horses or at home weaning a fresh set of calves. Ricky’s life experiences and his study of the teachings of Tom Dorrance, Ray Hunt, and Buck Brannaman have taught him that animals want to be treated a certain way and that horses in particular are very aware of the feeling a person offers them.
Ricky teaches the mechanics of properly riding and operating a horse, but he also teaches the people what it means to feel of a horse. Once a person experiences a horse responding to their feel, the opportunity for self-improvement and for positive change is incredible. When we become the person that our horse enjoys, we feel better and it usually benefits and lifts all other areas of our life including our interaction with our family, friends, and other human beings.”
Big Spring TX Pasture Ride at Little Sisters @ Ashley Luces House
Mar 16 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Come join us as we explore more of Little Sister Ashleys property.   Please bring a sack lunch or snacks and your favorite beverage…  All are welcome…