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Jan
1
Mon
Salem, OR Tootie’s New Years Day Ride @ Tootie's House
Jan 1 @ 11:30 am – 2:00 pm
Tootie’s New Years Day Ride – Jan 1st saddle up at 11:30 AM. Rain or shine. Lunch at 1:00 PM
Tootie will provide Hot soup and Hot Chocolate, with a twist.
Please R.S.V.P, if your riding or coming to lunch.
Let’s start the New Year out right!
Jan
3
Wed
Benbrook, TX Wednesday Ride POSTPONED @ Rocky Creek Park
Jan 3 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

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.

Jan
6
Sat
Salem, OR Attending Wavra’s Indoor Winter Market @ Wavra Farms
Jan 6 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

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.

Benbrook, TX Saturday Ride POSTPONED @ Bob Jones Park
Jan 6 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Let’s take a ride in the woods on beautiful Grapevine lake.  Be saddled and ready to ride by 11.  Sandy and easy terrain.

Farmersville TX @ Chapter Christmas Dinner Party @ Sweetwater Grill
Jan 6 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

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!!!

Jan
7
Sun
Salem, OR Holiday Party @ Amber's House
Jan 7 @ 11:30 am – 4:00 pm

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.

Benbrook TX Monthly Meeting @ 3 Parrots
Jan 7 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Dutch treat lunch and meeting. Join us at 3 Parrots and meet the gang!

Salem, OR Attending Pony Express Flag Team Recruiting @ Salem Saddle Club
Jan 7 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

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!

Jan
10
Wed
cd v, TX Wednesday Ride @ Holiday Park
Jan 10 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

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.

Jan
12
Fri
Benbrook TX – FWSSR @ Dickies Arena
Jan 12 @ 5:00 pm – Feb 3 @ 7:00 pm

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.

Benbrook TX – FWSSR @ Dickies Arena
Jan 12 @ 5:00 pm – Feb 3 @ 7:00 pm

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.

Jan
13
Sat
Benbrook TX-Post Parade Lunch @ Pappasitos
Jan 13 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

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

Jan
17
Wed
Benbrook, TX Wednesday Ride POSTPONED @ Rocky Creek Park
Jan 17 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Rescheduled ride from rain out on 1/2 .  Come ride with us along beautiful Lake Benbrook  Ride time is 11:00

Jan
18
Thu
Benbrook TX – Attending Mustang Magic @ Will Rogers Colesium
Jan 18 @ 9:00 am – Jan 20 @ 9:00 pm

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

Salem, OR Attending Boots & Bounty Barn Dance @ Oregon State Fairgrounds
Jan 18 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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!

Farmersville TX @ Monthly Roundup Meet and Greet @ Charlie's Old Fashioned Kitchen
Jan 18 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

New Year and New Plans… join us for the fun and discussions.  Back to our roots for the first meeting of the year!!

Jan
19
Fri
Farmersville TX @ TAMU AgriLife Agricultural Tax Seminar @ Derrell Hall Education Center
Jan 19 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

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

Jan
20
Sat
Benbrook TX – Mule Jumping @ John Justin Arena
Jan 20 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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!

Jan
21
Sun
Benbrook TX -NEW DATE Monthly Trail Ride @ Dutch Branch Park
Jan 21 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

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.

Jan
28
Sun
Farmersville TX @ After-Show Dinner @ Krootz Brewery
Jan 28 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

*** 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!!!

Jan
30
Tue
Benbrook, TX Tuesday Ride @ Holiday Park
Jan 30 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

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.

Salem, OR Attending Live Cooking Demo @ Virtual
Jan 30 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

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 ExtensionComagine HealthCINOOregon Wellness Network, and Food Hero

Jan
31
Wed
Benbrook, TX Trail Ride @ Bob Jones Park
Jan 31 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

We ride out at 11 weather permitting.

Feb
3
Sat
Farmersville TX @ Caddo Grasslands Trail Ride Weekend @ Caddo Grasslands
Feb 3 @ 10:30 am – 1:30 pm

*** 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!

Farmersville TX @ Bob Wills’ Texas Playboys Concert @ Longhorn Ballroom
Feb 3 @ 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm

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 

Feb
4
Sun
Benbrook TX -NEW LOCATION Monthly Trail Ride @ Cartwright Park
Feb 4 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

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.

Benbrook TX Monthly Meeting @ 3 Parrots
Feb 4 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Dutch treat lunch and meeting. Join us at 3 Parrots and meet the gang!

Salem, OR February Roundup Meeting @ Queen Amber's House
Feb 4 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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!

Feb
7
Wed
Benbrook,TX Wednesday Ride @ Holiday Park
Feb 7 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

We ride out at 11:00 weather permitting.

Feb
10
Sat
Farmersville TX @ Hot Chocolate 5k in Dallas @ Fair Park, Cotton Bowl Stadium
Feb 10 @ 7:30 am – 11:30 am

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!

(4) 2024 Hot Chocolate Run Dallas | Facebook

*REVISED* Farmersville TX @ Trail Ride at Pat Mayse Lake @ Pat Mayse Lake
Feb 10 @ 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

*** 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”!!

Benbrook,TX Saturday Trail Ride RAINED OUT @ Bob Jones Park
Feb 10 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

We ride out at 11:00 weather permitting.  See you there.

Farmersville TX @ Dinner Before The Show @ Corner Grub House
Feb 10 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

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!!

Farmersville TX @ An Evening With Michael Johnson @ Community Players Theatre
Feb 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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!

Feb
11
Sun
Benbrook, TX Worlds Greatest Horseman @ Will Rogers Coliseum
Feb 11 – Feb 24 all-day

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.

Benbrook, TX Sunday Ride RAINED OUT @ Trace Trails
Feb 11 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Sunday trail ride 11:00 but some of the girls are going out on Saturday and spending the night, making a weekend of it.

Salem, OR Awards Banquet @ Queen Amber's House
Feb 11 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Let’s get Together and Have Some Fun!

Potluck and Awards starts at 1:00 PM.

 

Feb
13
Tue
Benbrook, TX Line Dance Lessons @ Billy Bobs Texas
Feb 13 @ 7:00 am – 8:00 pm

Join us at Billy Bobs Texas for line dance lessons at 7 PM.

Feb
14
Wed
Benbrook, TX – LOCATION CHANGE Wednesday Ride @ Wyatt Ramch
Feb 14 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

LOCATION CHANGE DUE TO MUD!

We ride out at 11:00 weather permitting.

Feb
15
Thu
Farmersville TX @ Monthly Roundup Meet and Greet @ Matt's Rancho Martinez
Feb 15 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

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!!

Feb
16
Fri
Benbrook, TX – Friday Ride @ Mineral Wells state park
Feb 16 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

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.

Feb
17
Sat
Farmersville TX – Arena Fun Day @ Ridin High Cowboy Church Arena @ Ridin High Cowboy Church Arena
Feb 17 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

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!

Feb
18
Sun
Salem, OR Damsel in Defense Party @ Queen Ambers House
Feb 18 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm

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!

Benbrook, TX Bowling Night @ Cowtown Bowling Palace
Feb 18 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Come have some bowling fun with your cowgirl family.

Feb
19
Mon
Salem, OR Attending Pressure Cooking Class @ Willamette Heritage Center
Feb 19 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
If you often can’t do weekday classes and have President’s Day off – it’s the perfect time to get a class in for you!
So join the OSU Extension Master Food Preservers – For hands-on workshops on processing low acid foods.
Benbrook, TX – Monday Ride @ Bob Jones Park
Feb 19 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

We ride out at 11:00 weather permitting.

Feb
21
Wed
Salem, OR Attending Melaleuca Wellness @ Queen Ambers House
Feb 21 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Come learn all about things Melaleuca!

Supplements

Learn how to live a safer and healthier cleaning and living lifestyle!
Feb
22
Thu
Benbrook TX- Cowgirl Connection @ National Cowgirl Museum
Feb 22 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Join us at our favorite museum as we hear from Courtenay Dehoff at the museum. Light bites. RSVP to the museum if you are a member. [email protected]

Salem, OR Attending Build A Better Horse Clinic @ Salem Saddle Club
Feb 22 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
April 27th: Build a Better Horse evaluation and goal setting
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
Cost:$70 participants, Audit $40
ONLY 10 Participants per class
Registration Link –https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSfxKqE52Cs…/viewform…
Questions? Lynn Lanham 503-302-3086
Feb
23
Fri
Farmersville TX @ Half Ass’d Mule Camp Trail Ride @ Half-Ass Mule Camp
Feb 23 – Feb 25 all-day

Trail Boss, Linda Deas, has organized another weekend for Trail Riding.  Plan will be to ride out each morning at 10:30am.  This site has pens, electric and water.  Please call 870-245-6834 to make your reservation!!  And as always, contact Linda if you have any questions whatsoever!!  And based on weather, please “call before you haul”!!