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Wavra’s Indoor Winter Market runs every Saturday through March 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the farm, 7882 Jordan St. S.E. It’s off Highway 22 just southeast of Salem.
Come celebrate our End of a Fun Year and the start to a new year!
White Elephant Gift $40 and Up Range.
Socks Exchange. Bring one pair of socks wrapped in a paper bag to exchange.
If this sounds like tons of fun, believe me… IT IS!
They run sponsor flags, grand entry, push cows, opening ceremony at gaming events, parades, and so much more!
Come on out and meet them with or without your horse! You’ll see for yourself how incredibly fun 2024 can be for you & your horse, with great drama free, like-minded cowgirls!
Follow their page for all upcoming events! You’ll surely be glad you did!
Early, Texas Monthly Round Up
come join us for some delicious pizza and salad
dinner is Dutch
we’ll talk about exciting upcoming events for the 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!!!!!
Early, Texas. Monthly Game Night postponed due to weather
TBA
Game night is always such a hoot
what will it be , family feud, name that meme, or will be something new
if you like to laugh and enjoy some good home cooked food
Then this is the event for you !!!
Tickets for Boots & Bounty: Barn Dance & BBQ Benefit are officially ON SALE NOW at https://bootsandbounty.ticketspice.com/boots-bounty-barn…
A limited number of VIP PRIVATE TABLES are also available, only 5 are available, grab yours today and invite the whole gang!
Included in your $28 per person ticket is a delicous BBQ dinner will be cooked on site by McKillip’s Catering Inc.
while Outlaw ‘Shine get’s your toes tappin’
Dancer’s encouraged and wallflowers welcome!
A silent auction with some amazing donations to bid on will close at 8 pm.
All in support of an amazing cause, Oregon Agricultural Trust
We can’t wait to see you there!
Early, Texas Apron painting luncheon
It’ll be a fun painting party designing our chapter aprons, to use for community events.
We’ll enjoy some delicious homemade soup, bread and cookies
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.
Early , Texas. Thirsty Thursday
come join us for a relaxing night of award winning whine tasting at the beautiful Skies Over Texas Whinery in Early
Whine tasting , or ordering by glass is Dutch
Pattern Practice at TA Head Arena in Goldthwaite . Melissa Davis will set up/ tear down different speed patterns and we can ride the patterns how ever long we want but it is a open arena so weather permitting via rain / snow . please call before you haul . this will be a fun and social event no timers or drags but lots of fun. Bring Neg. coggins and bring a friend. great way to knock the dust off the saddle & leg up that horse or just sit and watch – go at your own speed no pressure no rush .
patterns to expect:
Clover leaf barrels
Straight away Barrels
Poles
Double Barrel Flags
Hitch’n’go
Lariat
Flying W
Movement Matters! Live cooking demo and preview of Walk With Ease
Walk With Ease is a FREE program provided by OSU Extension that can:
- Build confidence in being physically active
- Get you moving no matter your mobility or fitness level
- Reduce pain and improve overall health
Join us to learn more about why movement matters – and enjoy a live healthy cooking demonstration!
This free virtual event is a partnership with Oregon State University Extension, Comagine Health, CINO, Oregon Wellness Network, and Food Hero
Skijoring at Buck springs arena Saratoga Wyoming
Early, Texas Beginner Livestock Clinic
It’s that time to get out and gondo something fun!
you know… those things you put on your new years resolution bucket list
70 degree,s is in the forecast, so let’s grab those saddles and go make some fun memories !!!!
Cost will include lunch with homemade sausage and chicken gumbo, cornbread, and lots of delicious desserts
so what are you waiting for , dust off those boots and all Go !!!!
negative coggins is required
Entry fee must be paid with cash,
pay the day of clinic
please come early to pay and be ready , clinic will start on time
hope to see y’all there
Let’s get Together and Have Some Fun!
Social Hour at 1 PM.
Potluck and Meeting starts at 1:30 PM.
Bring Your Ideas of Some Fun Events!
Early, Texas Celebrating our 1 year Anniversary and year end chapter Awards
Here’s to our first year as a Early, Texas Chapter of The 40 Something Cowgirls
Come out and help us celebrate this amazing milestone!
We’ll share stories of the dedication and hard work the ladies have put into making this an incredible chapter
Meet some of the most inspiring women , Brown County has to offer .
Great food, good fellowship and plenty of laughs
Come hungry ,and see why they call us the Fun-est Cowgirls on the planet
Dinner is potluck
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
Pattern Practice at TA Head Arena in Goldthwaite . Melissa Davis will set up/ tear down different speed patterns and we can ride the patterns how ever long we want but it is a open arena so weather permitting via rain . please call before you haul . this will be a fun and social event no timers or drags but lots of fun. Bring Neg. coggins and bring a friend. great way to knock the dust off the saddle & leg up that horse or just sit and watch – go at your own speed no pressure no rush .
patterns to expect:
Clover leaf barrels
Straight away Barrels
Poles
Double Barrel Flags
Hitch’n’go
Lariat
Flying W
Let’s get Together and Have Some Fun!
Potluck and Awards starts at 1:00 PM.
Early, Texas Dirt Road Riding
We’re at it again , dirt road horse back riding
Come out to Kim’s house , plenty of parking , neg coggins required
pride should
Early, Texas. Monthly Trail Ride, lake Proctor
this event has been cancelled due to the impending weather , a cold front with strong winds
it’ll be a warm and sunny day to get and enjoy the trails at Lake Proctor
Catch up on the latest events , share in fellowship and always lots of laughter
Trail ride is rated easy with some areas that will have small hills , sand and gravel
so what are you waiting for , come out and see why the call us the funn-est cowgirls on the planet
plenty of parking , negative coggins required
We are attending LRC spring fling and membership drive. once 2024 series memberships dues are paid you get to ride the 3 events free clover leaf barrels , straight away barrels , and poles.
Age groups:
walk trot (open to all ages)
leadline0-6
unassisted pee wee 0-6
pee wee 7-10
intermediate 15-25
seniors 26-40
super seniors 41-55
classic seniors 56& over
Wonderful group of gals and guys , family fun , and great way to work on new patterns and bond with your horse and enjoy something new.
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.
Come Spend a Day learning all the Self Defense Tools for us Women!
Princess Tootie will be bringing snacks. Please be sure to RSVP to Tootie for headcount for food!
Early, Texas Monthly Game Night
Name that Meme, Family Fued, Scattergories…or chicken ?
who knows what we’ll be playing , but it’ll have you laughing and glad you
Dinner is potluck ,so come hungry and let’s get this year started off with a bang , or a chicken , or who knows lol 😂
Come learn all about things Melaleuca!
May 25th: Preflight Checks
June 22nd: Forehand and Haunch Turns
July 27th: Speed Control at Walk and Trot
August 24th: Stops
September 28th: Backing
October 26th: Side Passing and Leg Yielding
November 23rd: Arena Obstacles
December 28th: Fundamentals 1&2
‘24 January 25th: Fundamentals 3&4
‘24 February 22nd: Fundamentals 5&6
‘24 March 28th Soft Feel and Collection
ONLY 10 Participants per class
Registration Link –https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSfxKqE52Cs…/viewform…
Early, Texas Thirsty Thursday
Come walk the streets of Los Trece , like it’s the 1800’s Wild West
Live gun fights , good food and ax throwing
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!
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.
Early, Texas. Will be attending the annual Good Samaritan Paint a soup Bowl Fundraiser
come join us for a fun filled night of helping out our community
Good Samaritan annual paint a soup bowl for their fight against fundraiser
Paint a soup bowl to be bought by locals attending the annual Fundraiser , on April 11th at the Brownwood Coliseum
Our Chapter will be attending the SHTX Kick off Classic Feb 29-March 4th 2024
Show has 10 Divisions , collegiate competition , Ranch Cutting, and AQHA Ranch Riding .
3 Clinics & Practices
Thurs Feb 29th Boxing only clinic 1-2pm & 2-3pm $50/per person
Paid Cow practice w/ coaching with fresh cows 3:30-7pm $85.00 / cow
Friday March 1st Stock horse Clinic with all 4 classes $130.00/ person
Competition
thursday feb 29th open & lvl 1 open Jackpot
Friday March 1st jackpot ranch cutting -4pm **limited to 75 runs **
AQHA Ranch Riding -6pm
Sat & Sun March 2-3 non pro & all around jackpot
limited , intermediate, Jr horse, novice, lvl 1 novice, youth , and novice youth
Monday march 4th
Collegiate SHTX Show
RV , stalls, & entry fees
stalls $35/night
rv’s $40/night
shavings $10/bag
online entry forms available online Jan 24th 2024 at stockhorsetexas.org
entries due or scratch by Feb 16th –$100.00 late fee
non jackpot class $25.00
jackpot class $45.00
cattle fee $70.00
AQHA ranch riding $15.00
Office fee $20.00 per association ( AQHA/ SHTX )
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.
Early, Texas
will be setting up for the Rockin Wild Ranch Obstacle Course Playday event
over 25 obstacle courses
free event for 40 Something Cowgirl members
Current coggins is required , please bring your coggins paperwork
bring your horses to ride after we set up all of the obstacles , it’ll be fun
Join the GA crew & Laura from Fig Jewelry, find a wide array of beautiful bracelets made from high-quality materials…made for forever wear.
Sterling silver and gold-filled options available. Enjoy sweet treats and drinks from their new coffee bar!
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
Early, Texas. 40 Something Cowgirls Obstacle Fun For Horse and Rider
Rockin Wild Ranch and Arena has graciously opened up their gorgeous covered arena , for us to have fun in their arena with Obstacles.
Bridges, teeter-tots , cowboy curtain, water obstacles, push mobile, tire drag, tire climb, mailbox, 42’ tarp, noodle obstacle, turn style, buddy carry , gates, jump, logs to cross, flag carry , music, and soooooo much more
if your looking for inspiration, encouragement, to share laughs , make incredible memories and meet some amazing 40 Something Cowgirls , then this is the event you’ve been waiting for!
please come a little early to saddle up and be ready to go
gate opens up at 2pm
MUST SHOW PROOF OF CURRENT COGGINS
Let’s get Together and Have Some Fun!
Social Hour at 6 PM.
Potluck and Meeting starts at 6:30 PM.
Bring Your Ideas of Some Fun Events!
Early, Texas Monthly Round Up
will be going over some exciting events that are coming up for the year .
One event we need to finalize, is the weekend retreat at the beautiful lake Brownwood
we’d love to have you join us , so what are you waiting for ?
Join in celebrating a stylish milestone! It’s been one fabulous year since they made their move to this chic location, and they want to thank you, their amazing customers, for making it unforgettable.
Enjoy exclusive discounts, special offers, and a whole lot of fashion fun. Let’s toast to 365 days of fabulous finds and trendsetting moments!
See you at our Anniversary Sale extravaganza!
***PRIZES*TREATS*GOODIE BAGS*VIP DISCOUNTS***
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Early, Texas Monthly Game night
what better way to spend Taco Tuesday then at game night this month
Will it be Family Fortune, scrabbles, corn hole or some mysterious new game
you’ll never know unless you come out in join us in this fun filled evening of laughter
The 23rd Annual Northwest Horse Fair & Expo will be held at the Linn Co. Fair & Expo Center in Albany, OR March 22-24, 2023.
The event is a three-day horse fair and exposition, attracting horse owners and enthusiasts from Oregon and the surrounding states and Canada. Each day of the expo will be packed with sights and sounds of the horse world: featuring world-renowned clinicians, various breed demonstrations, stallion review, equine related shopping booths and much more!
We are attending the 2024 Lampasas Riding Club High point 6 part series . Event Fees $6 per event(members) or $7 ( non members) (LRC membership is $50.00)
5 Events of the day : Clover leaf barrels, Poles, Straight away barrels, double barrel flags, hitch ‘n’go
Age groups:
walk trot (open to all ages)
leadline0-6
unassisted pee wee 0-6
pee wee 7-10
intermediate 15-25
seniors 26-40
super seniors 41-55
classic seniors 56& over
this is highpoint # 1 of 6 part series
Wonderful group of gals and guys , family fun , and great way to work on new patterns and bond with your horse and enjoy something new.
Come have Breakfast before wandering around the Expo.
Come meet some of the new vendors!!
They will have wine tasting, Olive Oil, and Vinegar tasting.
Special deals in store only.
Snacks and sweets!!