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Join us for an 8 mile ride around Benbrook lake over the creeks and through the woods. Not a challenging terrain. Be saddled and ready to ride at 11:00. We look forward to seeing you there.
Let’s take a ride in the woods on beautiful Grapevine lake. Be saddled and ready to ride by 11. Sandy and easy terrain.
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!!!
Tom Reed’s last Despooking Clinic before he moves to Maine.
Dutch treat lunch and meeting. Join us at 3 Parrots and meet the gang!
Join us for a ride in the woods on beautiful lake Benbrook. Be saddled and ready to ride by 11:00. Some nice ups and downs with some rocky spots. Normally a 2-3 hour ride, approx 6-9 miles. You can easily turn back early & not get lost. It’s an out & back. We look forward to seeing you there.
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.
We love the stock show and Rodeo, we practically live there! If you go, take a selfie and we will add you to the roster. Specifically, we will do the following events:
Grand Entry 1/23-Go Pink night -be at trailer parking by 5:30 traditional parade attire
Grand Entry 1/25 TCU Night purple shirts, black 40SC vest
Grand Entry 1/27 Rutledge at 11 am performance arrive by 9:00 with long sleeve white shirt, black vest.
Grand Entry 1/29 Military Appreciation night- black vest and white shirt- we will provide red bandannas
black saddle blankets all days
***GE walkover with police escort is 1 hour prior to performance
*** all performances need pink wraps on front legs and pink wild rag unless otherwise stated.
All long sleeve shirts must be button ups. Arena attire!
Shopping ‘til we drop on MLK day!
you must have a physical copy of both your coggins and a health certificate to get your horse on the FWSSR grounds. No exceptions. They will not accept a coggins from your phone.
We love the stock show and Rodeo, we practically live there! If you go, take a selfie and we will add you to the roster. Specifically, we will do the following events:
Grand Entry 1/23-Go Pink night -be at trailer parking by 5:30 traditional parade attire
Grand Entry 1/25 TCU Night purple shirts, black 40SC vest
black saddle blankets all days
Shopping ‘til we drop on MLK day!
you must have a physical copy of both your coggins and a health certificate to get your horse on the FWSSR grounds. No exceptions. They will not accept a coggins from your phone.
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!!!!!
Join us for lunch after the FWSSR parade! There is plenty of parking for trailers. Dutch treat, but please let us know you are coming so we grab plenty of tables.Deadline to RSVP is Wednesday, January 10, 2024.
PM or text to 817-614-6382
Rescheduled ride from rain out on 1/2 . Come ride with us along beautiful Lake Benbrook Ride time is 11:00
Join us for 3 days on incredible horsemanship!
Mustang trainers have been formally selected and invited to compete in the exclusive Mustang Magic weekend during the legendary Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, January 18-20, 2024!
Mustangs will travel from Idaho to Fort Worth, Texas to be matched with their trainers on Friday, September 8th at 11 a.m. during The Fort Worth Mustang Show at the cattle pens on the south side of the John Justin Arena.
Mustang trainers will return January 18 to the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Mustang Magic to exhibit their gentled mustang. The Top 10 highest scoring trainer and mustang pairs will move forward to the Saturday night’s Mustang Magic Top 10 Freestyle Finals, where they will show off their partnership for a chance to become the 2024 FWSSR Mustang Magic Champion! Adoption/Auction will immediately follow naming of the FWSSR Mustang Magic Champion
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
Come watch Mule Jumping! So much fun to watch every year! Let us know if you are coming and we will save you a seat!
We ride out promptly at 10am! Trailer parking behind the Benbrook Stables. turn on Stevens Road to access (right off 377-Dutch Branch Park entrance) then left on Lake Shore.
Lunch after at 3 Parrots. Dutch treat.
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.
Time to get together, eat some yummy food and talk about what our chapter is doing! El Cerrito is a favorite for many! whether you are a new member, belong to another chapter or interested in joining we would love to see you! Will have a raffle item, bring some cash.
1/15/24 Update: Since we had to reschedule the January 13, 2024 FYFS and Browband Workshops to January 27, 2024, Cowgirl Liz has offered to host our January meeting at her house in conjunction with the other events. Our January meeting will be held at 12:30. Immediately following the meeting will be the FYFS workshop and then, browband making.
Please email for location and additional information. This meeting will be held at a private residence, and we will not be publicly posting the address.
Due to weather, this event has been rescheduled from 1/13/24 to 1/27/24.
One of our cowgirls is hosting a equitation workshop at 1 PM at her private residence. At 3 PM, the same member will host a browband making workshop. Space available for 6-10 participants. Cost is about $10 for leather, plus any bling you would like to add.
Please email for additional information and address of event.
*** 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!!!
66 degrees and partly sunny today! Come and ride with us at Holiday Park in Crowley. We ride out at 11:00. Hope to see you there.
We ride out at 11 weather permitting.
*** 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
DUTCH BRANCH Trailer parking is too muddy. We are changing locations!
We ride out promptly at 10am! Trailer parking behind the Benbrook Stables. turn on Stevens Road to access (right off 377-Dutch Branch Park entrance) then left on Lake Shore.
Lunch after at 3 Parrots. Dutch treat.
Dutch treat lunch and meeting. Join us at 3 Parrots and meet the gang!
We ride out at 11:00 weather permitting.
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
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!
*** 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”!!
We ride out at 11:00 weather permitting. See you there.
With all the weather at we know these trails are still ridable! Trail Ride on the Trinity River. Park at the trailer parking next to Billy Bob’s. Ride out at 11 AM.
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!
Come in out of the cold and join us for the wonderful world of the Worlds Greatest Horseman. This event runs from 2/11 through 2/24. Finals are 2/24.
Sunday trail ride 11:00 but some of the girls are going out on Saturday and spending the night, making a weekend of it.
Join us at Billy Bobs Texas for line dance lessons at 7 PM.
LOCATION CHANGE DUE TO MUD!
We ride out at 11:00 weather permitting.
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!!
show 2/8 in the 2024 series!
1/3 in our Spring Bronze Series
Clinics and ranch cutting on Friday.
Saturday six event show with three pens/judges running.
Day awards 1-3rd
This is a great place to start getting into competing/showing and meeting people in the area. They have several different classes and divisions, so you can compete at your level.
Ranch Rail, Trail, Pleasure, Riding, Reining and Cow Work classes
Further details on their website and FB pages – https://tricountystockhorse.com/
We ride out at 11 weather permitting. Please CALL THE PARK FIRST to make sure the park is open. Mineral Wells is notorious for closing there trails.
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!
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.