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Jan
7
Sun
Spanaway WA Attending Tom Reed Despooking Clinic @ Scatter Creek Stabls
Jan 7 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Tom Reed’s last Despooking Clinic before he moves to Maine.

Jan
12
Fri
Stanton, TX Attending Sandhills Rodeo @ Ector County Coliseum
Jan 12 @ 6:00 pm

The cowgirls are attending the Sandhills Rodeo on January 12, 2024.  We will meet for dinner at 6:00.  The rodeo starts at 7:30.

Jan
13
Sat
Spanaway, WA: Attending Flying M 2 Man Cattle Sorting (January) @ Flying M Stables
Jan 13 all-day
Jan
14
Sun
Spanaway, WA: Attending Flying M Intro to Cattle (January) @ Flying M Stables
Jan 14 all-day
Jan
16
Tue
Wanship, Utah Chapter Meeting and Dinner @ Red Lobster @ Red Lobster
Jan 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Monthly meeting to discuss Arizona horse camping, Paria river ranch rides, other activities.

Jan
19
Fri
Spanaway, WA: Attending January Tacoma Unit Schooling Show @ Washington Horsemen Tacoma Unit #1
Jan 19 – Jan 21 all-day
Jan
20
Sat
Stanton, TX Attending Wooly Winter Open Show @ Texas Tech Equestrian Center
Jan 20 @ 8:00 am

The cowgirls are headed North to Lubbock for the Wooly Winter Open Show at Texas Tech Equestrian Center.  The shows starts with Halter at 8:00, and will likely last until 5:00 p.m. or later, ending with Ranch classes.  Check out the following URL for more information:

https://www.texastechequestrian.com/open-show.html

 

Jan
27
Sat
Spanaway, WA: January Chapter Meeting
Jan 27 @ 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm

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.

Spanaway, WA: Hosting FYFS and Browband Making Workshops
Jan 27 @ 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm

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.

Stanton, TX Attending Jennifer’s Mardi Gras Birthday Bash @ Jennifer's House
Jan 27 @ 7:00 pm

Put on your beads and get ready to party!  Mardi Gras season is winding up.  Let’s kick it off at Jennifer’s birthday bash!

Feb
9
Fri
Spanaway, WA: Attending February Tacoma Unit Schooling Show @ Washington Horsemen Tacoma Unit #1
Feb 9 – Feb 11 all-day
Feb
17
Sat
Spanaway, WA: Attending Flying M 2 Man Cattle Sorting (February) @ Flying M Stables
Feb 17 all-day
Feb
18
Sun
Spanaway, WA: Attending Flying M Intro to Cattle (February) @ Flying M Stables
Feb 18 all-day
Feb
22
Thu
Spanaway, WA: February Roundup @ Flying Tomato
Feb 22 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Please join us for our February Roundup. We have a lot of upcoming events to discuss.

Feb
24
Sat
Spanaway, WA: Attending Working Equitation Clinic @ Woodbrook Stables and Event Center
Feb 24 @ 8:30 am – 6:00 pm

Please visit https://fb.me/e/18yQZXpHG for additional information.

Mar
1
Fri
Spanaway, WA: Attending March Tacoma Unit Schooling Show @ Washington Horsemen Tacoma Unit #1
Mar 1 – Mar 3 all-day
Mar
2
Sat
Spanaway, WA: Hosting Cinch Making Class with Robert Eversole @ TBD
Mar 2 all-day
Mar
9
Sat
Spanaway, WA: Attending Flying M 2 Man Cattle Sorting (March) @ Flying M Stables
Mar 9 all-day
Mar
10
Sun
Spanaway, WA: Attending Flying M Intro to Cattle (March) @ Flying M Stables
Mar 10 all-day
Mar
15
Fri
Spanaway, WA: Attending BCHW 2024 Rendevous @ Kittitas Valley Event Center
Mar 15 – Mar 17 all-day

Rendezvous 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. See website for additional information.

40SC Janis Collett will have the roster.

Mar
23
Sat
Spanaway, WA: March Roundup
Mar 23 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Please join us for our March Roundup and No Host Ride. Message us for location.

Mar
28
Thu
Stanton, TX Roundup @ Fat Birds
Mar 28 @ 6:30 pm

The monthly roundup of the Stanton, TX chapter will be at Fat Birds in Midland, TX.

Apr
3
Wed
Stanton, TX Farewell Party for Meghan @ Jennifer's House
Apr 3 @ 7:00 pm

Cowgirl Meghan is moving back to Florida.  Join us to give her a proper send off.  Bring your favorite dish and/or beverage.

Apr
6
Sat
Spanaway, WA: Attending Battle of the Flatlands Endurance Ride
Apr 6 – Apr 7 all-day

Contact [email protected] for roster information.

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Spanaway, WA: Attending Flying M 2 Man Cattle Sorting (April) @ Flying M Stables
Apr 6 all-day
Apr
7
Sun
Spanaway, WA: Attending Flying M Intro to Cattle (April) @ Flying M Stables
Apr 7 all-day
Apr
13
Sat
Stanton, TX Attending Old Sorehead Trade Days
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – Apr 14 @ 5:00 pm

The Old Sorehead Trade Days is an opportunity to shop dozens of local vendors.

Wanship, UT Sorting Clinic andPotluck @ Maureen McDonalds House
Apr 13 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Potluck immediately following the sorting.  Maureen will provide Sloppy Joes.  Please bring a side dish.

Apr
20
Sat
Spanaway, WA: Tack Cleaning and Monthly Roundup @ Lynnette's House
Apr 20 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Bring a snack and a piece of tack to clean while we catch up on business. Please bring only once or two pieces of tack (not your entire saddle).
Message us for location. Members only event at private residence.
Apr
25
Thu
Stanton, TX Meet and Greet @ Fair to Midland
Apr 25 @ 6:30 pm
Are you curious about the 40 Something Cowgirls? Come out and meet our members! Find out about fun upcoming events or suggest your own event! We hope to see you there!
May
11
Sat
Stanton, TX attending Shenandoah Bar M Ranch Open House @ Shenandoah Bar M Ranch
May 11 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Shenandoah Bar M Ranch welcomes the cowgirls to visit the Ranch during the Shenandoah Bar M open house event.

Beginning at 9:00 a.m., the public is invited to tour the facility during which time a light breakfast will be provided.  Tours of the property will be given.  We will ride at 12:00.  As a group, we can decide whether to do an arena ride, obstacle course, trail ride, or all three!

Spanaway, WA: Monthly Meeting and Fun Ride
May 11 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Event being held at private residence. Please message us for locaiton. Location has arena and several acres of trailes. Plan for some fun arena games.

We’ll discuss upcoming events (Rodeo Parking, Weekend at Traci’s, and Beach Trip) at this meeting.

Hope to see you there.
May
16
Thu
Spanaway, WA: Attending 2024 Cross State Ride @ Palouse to Cascades
May 16 – Jun 1 all-day

Please visit https://www.johnwaynetrailride.com/rideinformation to learn more about the 2024 Cross State Ride.

40SC Bev Court will have the roster.

May
30
Thu
STEPHENVILLE TX – MONTHLY ROUND UP MEETING @ Hard 8 BBQ
May 30 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Monthly meeting. 50/50 raffle

Jun
1
Sat
Spanaway, WA: Roy Rodeo Parking @ Roy Pioneer Rodeo
Jun 1 @ 9:00 am – Jun 2 @ 1:30 pm
Our chapter is helping with parking on Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2nd. We need a minimum of 6 people each day (on horse or on foot). This is a rain or shine commitment. If you commit to helping, please follow through. Parkers need to be ready to go by 9 AM each day. The rodeo gates open at noon and the show starts at 1:30 both days. This will be a small fundraiser for our chapter. Each parker will recieve a ticket for entry to the rodeo and ticket for lunch.
All 40SC members are requested to wear a 40SC shirt. If you don’t have a 40SC shirt, a pink shirt will do.
Inviting our neighboring chapters to help.
Camping is available if folks would prefer to camp for the weekend.
Jun
6
Thu
Stanton, TX Roundup @ Torchy's Tacos
Jun 6 @ 6:30 pm

***Rescheduled due to inclement weather***

The monthly meeting of the Stanton, TX chapter will be at Torchy’s tacos in Odessa.  Come enjoy good food and good company.

Jun
21
Fri
Spanaway, WA: Attending Buck Brannaman Clinic @ Washington Horsemen Tacoma Unit
Jun 21 – Jun 23 all-day

Contact [email protected] for roster information.

Spanaway, WA: Hosting Weekend at Traci’s @ Private Residence
Jun 21 – Jun 23 all-day

Cowgirl Traci will host the chapter for another weekend of camping and riding. Members only event. Message us for location information.

Jun
29
Sat
Stanton, TX Attending Give ’em the Gate Mini-Clinic @ Shenandoah Bar M Ranch
Jun 29 @ 9:00 am

Have you always struggled to get your horse to work a gate?  Is your horse seasoned at working a gate, but has gotten impatient or pushy?  Is your horse great at working a gate, but you would like to add a little finesse?  Join this free mini-clinic to add a some swag to your style!

Jul
13
Sat
Spanaway, WA: Attending ETS Froniter Obstacle Course @ Fronier Park
Jul 13 – Jul 14 all-day
Jul
17
Wed
Spanaway, WA: July Roundup @ Mill Haus Cider Co.
Jul 17 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Please join us for our July roundup.

Jul
25
Thu
Stanton, TX Roundup @ The Patio
Jul 25 @ 6:30 pm

This will be our monthly meeting.  Come for updates and help plan future events.

Jul
27
Sat
Stanton, TX Attending Take the Lead Mini-Clinic @ Shenandoah Bar M Ranch
Jul 27 @ 9:00 am
A clinic for all levels:
– Want to try loping in a controlled environment?
– Want to build your confidence about loping?
– Want to learn your leads and how to pick them up?
– Want to learn how to know which lead you are on without looking?
– Want to learn to help your horse be more balanced at the lope?
– Want to hang out and ride in a relaxed space?
Come out to this FREE mini-clinic!

Aug
9
Fri
Spanaway WA Weekend at the Beach @ Ocean Acres B&B and Horse Hotel
Aug 9 @ 12:00 pm – Aug 11 @ 1:00 pm

Camp out and ride the beach! Dry camping – $30.00 per rig per night
Camping w/power – $35.00 per rig per night
Outside corrals per night or day use or your own corrals – $15.00 per horse. (You clean & feed.)
Barn Stalls – $35.00 per horse per night
(Bring your own bedding, you clean and feed.)
Rooms are also available in the B&B for $150 per night..
Pay on arrival-cash only!!

Aug
31
Sat
Spanaway WA Roy Rodeo Parking @ Roy Rodeo Grounds
Aug 31 @ 9:00 am – Sep 1 @ 2:00 pm

Our chapter is helping with Rodeo parking on Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September 1st.
This is a fundraiser for our chapter!
We need a minimum of 6 people each day (on horse or on foot). This is a rain or shine commitment. If you commit to helping, please follow through.
You need to be ready to go by 9 AM each day. The rodeo gates open at noon and the show starts at 1:30 both days.
Each participant will receive a ticket for entry to the rodeo and a ticket for lunch.
Please wear a 40SC shirt if you can. If you don’t have a 40SC shirt, a pink shirt will be fine.
We are also inviting our neighboring chapters to help.
Let’s go have some cowgirl fun and get those cars parked!

Stanton, TX Attending Take the Lead Free Mini-Clinic Part 2 @ Shenandoah Bar M Ranch
Aug 31 @ 9:00 am
So many people reached out last time and said they were interested that we are bringing it back in August!
A clinic for all levels:
– Want to try loping in a controlled environment?
– Want to build your confidence about loping?
– Want to learn your leads and how to pick them up?
– Want to learn how to know which lead you are on without looking?
– Want to learn to help your horse be more balanced at the lope?
– Want to hang out and ride in a relaxed space?

Come out to this FREE mini-clinic!

Sep
5
Thu
Stanton, TX Roundup @ Taboo
Sep 5 @ 6:30 pm

The monthly meeting of the Stanton, TX chapter will be at Taboo Restaurant in Odessa, TX.  See you there!

Sep
15
Sun
Spanaway WA Ranch Horse Clinic @ Woodbrook Stables
Sep 15 @ 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Ranch Horse classes including Ranch Pleasure, Ranch Rail, Ranch Riding with Angela Hoke Greenshields
We will work through the various ranch horse maneuvers and pick a few to work on based on the needs of the group.
Finally, we will ride a complete Ranch Riding pattern to put what we learned into practice.
Cost is $125 for cowgirls; $150 for others. Cash or checks only made payable to Lori Hadley. PM Lori for payment details. Haul in is included.
Must pay in advance. No refunds. Deadline for cowgirls is Sept. 5. Then any available spots will open to non-members.
September meeting will happen during the lunch break from 12:30 to 1:30.
Auditors are welcome for a $10 fee.
9:30 am- 12:30 pm
6 people
1:30- 4:30 pm
6 people
Sep
21
Sat
Stanton, TX Attending Horsemanship Clinic with Magen Allen @ Shenandoah Bar M Ranch
Sep 21 @ 9:00 am – Sep 22 @ 2:00 pm

Trainer Magen Allen will be coming to Shenandoah Bar M Ranch for a special 2-day clinic. Magen is a true all-around trainer with a background in everything from ranch, roping, barrels, and reining to western pleasure, English, and jumping. She is a Reserve World Champion with multiple other top 5 placings.

The clinic will be a general horsemanship clinic focusing on the goals of the individual riders. The cost of this 2 day clinic will be $200 or $40 to audit. Space is limited to 15 riders. Hurry to secure your spot with a $100 deposit now!

Space available for over night boarding.

Oct
12
Sat
Stanton, TX Attending Old Sorehead Trade Days @ Downtown Stanton
Oct 12 @ 8:00 am – Oct 13 @ 5:00 pm

Old Sorehead Trade Days is upon us!  The streets of downtown Stanton, TX will be open to foot traffic only.  Come out and enjoy live music, entertainment, arts and crafts, antiques, historical tours, trading lot, and delicious food.