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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.
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!
NORTHEAST TEXAS RANCH HORSE ASSOCIATION!
Coming to an arena near you! There are categories for all levels of riders! Come out and try your hand at sorting.
**location subject to change**
Contact Belle Grider for more information (call 972-746-7159)
Intro to reining, ranch riding, cow horse & herd work help.
Saturday – reining & ranch riding
Sunday – herd work & cow horse
15 spots available
call East Texas Stock Horse to reserve your spot: 903-440-0118
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.
East Texas Stock Horse Show! Come out and show off your skills and horsemanship. East Texas Stock Horse Association has continued to provide an excellent show series and trainers. This has provided our COWGIRLS with great information and examples in the Stock Horse show pen. Come out and support your fellow COWGIRLS as they show off their skills and horsemanship!
As with any competition, interest grows and our COWGIRLS are honing their skills. Come out and cheer on our fellow COWGIRLS or participate in this great Association. Join us for a fun filled weekend. Pick your events and competition level and show off what your skills. Monthly clinics are held the Friday before the Show weekend, so make sure you attend to learn what the judges are looking for at that weekend show.
**Location may be subject to change**
RANCH SORTING OF AMERICA!
Come out and sort with us! ALL LEVELS of rider are welcome! $37 per ride.
see website for more details. www.RANCHSORTINGOFAMERICA.COM or call: 281-785-1709
**location and dates are subject to change**
It’s Roundup time again Cowgirls! Let’s eat some really good pizza, have a drink, make merry and discuss all thinks horsey and plan some shenanigans to get into.
Come, join us for an evening of good food and fellowship!
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!!!!!
After the parade we will meet up for lunch at Mi Cocina before heading back home. Lots of room for parking trailers. Please let us know if you are going to join us so that we can give them a headcount ahead of time. Deadline to RSVP is Wednesday , January 10.
Come join us for our Monthly Meeting and hear all about the fun things we do as a club.
We have lots of fun things planned and we will work on planning more events so bring all your ideas to the table and lets hear all about them.
We will also have a raffle at the end of the meeting and you won’t want to miss out on that for we have fun prizes to be won! 1 ticket for $5 or 5 tickets for $20. We have Zelle if you forget your cash. Want to earn a free ticket to get a better chance at winning the prize? Winter months are upon us so wear a scarf and/or gloves. 🙂
**event has been cancelled due to weather**
NEW YEAR’S SORTING!
Come out and start the New Year off right with some Ranch Sorting! All levels of riders are welcome. NO DRESS CODE!
see website for more details. www.JBRanch.info
**location and dates are subject to change**
Events: Barrels, Poles, Speed Barrels, Bi Rangle
Age groups: Lead Line, 8 and under, 9-12, 13-17, 18-39, and 40+.
$15 per event/$10 office fee. $5 per expo
You can enter just one event or all four, your choice!
Payouts for each individual event in a 3D format. Leadline 10am all events. Expos will run before every event after Leadline.
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!
Lone Star Equine Solutions will be doing a private De-Spooking clinics just for 40SC. Limited spots available.
This clinic will cover horse physiology and psychology. Class time learning the physical attributes of the horse relating to equine vision. Mounted obstacles and sensory training with fire lines, smoke, canisters, gunfire, and more.
Cost: $100 or $115 if the clinic is relocated to a covered arena due to inclement weather. 8 hour day with lunch provided. $25 non-refundable deposit due at registration.
This clinic will be at your own pace and open to all skill levels and disciplines. You can walk your horse if you prefer.
Register with Michelle Daniels at 916-532-737
Mounted Certified Instructors: David & Terri Rogers, Brett Copin, & Lauren Milster
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.
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.
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!
Come meet us at The Forge for lunch following our shopping trip at 4T.
***this event was rescheduled from January 21st, 2024 to January 28th, 2024***
Mark your calendars for the upcoming 2024 Arrowheart Ranch Horse show series
- Ranch Horse Buckle Horse Show Series for 2024
- Year end Trophy Saddles for EVERY division!
- High Point Buckles for EVERY show!
**all dates are subject to change**
NORTHEAST TEXAS RANCH HORSE ASSOCIATION!
Coming to an arena near you! There are categories for all levels of riders! Come out and try your hand at sorting.
**location subject to change**
Contact Belle Grider for more information (call 972-746-7159)
Skijoring at Buck springs arena Saratoga Wyoming
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.
Come train with Doug Jordan on Thursday night!
session will consist of flag work and/ or a small number of cows.
**Space is limited. **
For more information please contact Amy Jordan (903) 456-2833 or [email protected]
East Texas Stock Horse Show! Come out and show off your skills and horsemanship. East Texas Stock Horse Association has continued to provide an excellent show series and trainers. This has provided our COWGIRLS with great information and examples in the Stock Horse show pen. Come out and support your fellow COWGIRLS as they show off their skills and horsemanship!
As with any competition, interest grows and our COWGIRLS are honing their skills. Come out and cheer on our fellow COWGIRLS or participate in this great Association. Join us for a fun filled weekend. Pick your events and competition level and show off what your skills. Monthly clinics are held the Friday before the Show weekend, so make sure you attend to learn what the judges are looking for at that weekend show.
**Location may be subject to change**
Its Roundup time again! We had such a great time at St Joe’s Pizza in Gainesville we’re doing it again! Join to discuss shenanigans while we enjoy some good food and drink. Its BYOB there right now.
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
Come out and practice some ranch sorting!
Top Rail Cowboy Church is hosting ranch sorting practice for all ages and skill levels.
- Adults – $30
- Youth – $15
Call or text 214-208-0251 for more information.
Eddie Rodriguez will make a special visit to work with attendees. He will be playing with the horses and their riders for a fun and educational experience
Come join us for a fun filled evening of ranch sorting practice ($50/person) OR open arena ride ($30/person). Dry AND heated arena is a plus in this crazy Texas weather! Saddle up and come ride with us!
**for more information call Belle Grider (972-746-7159)**
In preparation for the playday series, come on out and join us for a morning of fun in the arena and practice the barrels and poles and just spend time with other riders and your horse.
A donation to the church is appreciated for your time spent there.
Look forward to seeing you there!!
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
If you haven’t joined us for dinner and a meeting to hear what all we have going on come join us at Charlie’s Old Fashioned Burgers in Royse City. We have such a wonderful group of cowgirls and have so many fun things coming up you won’t wanna miss it! Even if you are on the fence about joining 40 Something Cowgirls, come join us and meet everyone.
We will have a raffle at the end of the meeting for a prize. We always have a fun prize to be won!! 1 ticket for $5 or 5 tickets for $20. If you want to earn a free ticket with the purchase of your other tickets wear some Valentine socks or something Valentine related.
See you there!!
RANCH SORTING OF AMERICA!
Come out and sort with us! ALL LEVELS of rider are welcome! $37 per ride.
see website for more details. www.RANCHSORTINGOFAMERICA.COM or call: 281-785-1709
**location and dates are subject to change**
2024 Ridin’ High Cowboy Church Playday Series! *CASH ONLY* Full concession stand. Sign up starts at 5pm. Exhibitions are $5 & Events are $10
FULL playday series dates:
- February 16th
- March 1st
- March 15th
- April 12th
- April 26th
- May 24th
- June 7th
- June 28th
For more information: Josie Whipple (817-559-4770)
Exhibitions :
- Poles 5-5:30p
- Barrels 5:30-6p
Playday starts at 6p with all lead line events.
After lead line we will have:
- POLES
- MYSTERY EVENT
- STRAIGHT BARRELS
- BARRELS
Groups (age as of Feb 16th, 2024):
- 6 & Under Lead Line
- Novice (any age)
- 8 & Under
- 9-12
- 13-17
- 18-39
- 40+
**RHCC rule book enforced/ NEGATIVE COGGINS REQUIRED/ 1 High point saddle overall will be given at the end of the series/ MUST PARTICIPATE IN ALL 4 EVENTS AT 6 OR MORE OF THE 8 PLAYDAYS TO QUALIFY FOR ANY AWARDS/ Awards will be held in September**
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 out and practice some ranch sorting!
Top Rail Cowboy Church is hosting ranch sorting practice for all ages and skill levels.
- Adults – $30
- Youth – $15
Call or text 214-208-0251 for more information.
We will be getting together at the Cedar Hollow Winery to celebrate Galentine’s Day!!
What is Galentine’s Day you might ask? Well, it’s a day for women to celebrate their friendships with their lady friends and our club has developed some wonderful lifetime friendships through our horses. Dress up or come in your boots and jeans, it doesn’t matter, let’s go celebrate our friendship!!
Come train with Doug Jordan on Thursday night!
session will consist of flag work and/ or a small number of cows.
**Space is limited. **
For more information please contact Amy Jordan (903) 456-2833 or [email protected]
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.
A great clinic that several of us has already participated in and will be going again. Come join us!
The clinic will cover horse physiology and psychology. Class time learning the physical attributes of the horse relating to equine vision. Mounted obstacle and sensory training with fire lines, smoke canisters, gunfire and more.
Cost: $100 or $115 if the clinic is relocated to a covered arena due to inclement weather (6hour day with lunch provided) $25 non-refundable deposit due at registration.
The clinic will be at your own pace and open to all skill levels and disciplines. You can walk your horse if you prefer.
Mounted Certified Instrustors: David and Terri Rogers, Brett Copin, and Lauren Milster
*NEGATIVE COGGINS REQUIRED*
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.
Come out and practice some ranch sorting!
Top Rail Cowboy Church is hosting ranch sorting practice for all ages and skill levels.
- Adults – $30
- Youth – $15
Call or text 214-208-0251 for more information.
group training with Russ Carroll. **COST $150**
included:
- flag work
- cow work
- additional riding instruction
Come out and ride with us at Ridin’ High Cowboy Church! There will be poles and modified barrel pattern set up.
**No fee to ride but a donation is greatly appreciated**