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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.

Forsyth GA Dauset Trails Ride – Jan 7th (Sun) at 2:30 @ Dauset Trails
Jan 7 @ 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Our Charlie Elliott ride got rained out for Sat (Jan 6th), so we will be riding on Sunday at Dauset Trails at 2:30.  Hope all can make it.  Hopefully, it won’t be too wet as trail tends to dry pretty quickly there.

 

 

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
19
Fri
Spanaway, WA: Attending January Tacoma Unit Schooling Show @ Washington Horsemen Tacoma Unit #1
Jan 19 – Jan 21 all-day
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.

Jan
30
Tue
Forsyth GA Roundup – Supper and Meeting at American Pie Pizzeria in Barnesville @ American Pie Pizzeria
Jan 30 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Please join us for our first Roundup for the new year on Jan 30th (Tues) at the American Pie Pizzeria in Barnesville beginning at 6:00.  Looking forward to meeting with all my cowgirl friends as we discuss our thoughts and ideas on special rides to take, places to camp, places to eat, or whatever we want to talk about as we enjoy each other’s company! If anybody wants to catch a ride with me, I can meet you at the Walmart on Zebulon Rd in Macon at 4:45 – just let me know!

Kathy Piper/Queen/Forsyth Chapter of 40SC

Feb
1
Thu
Forsyth GA Thursday Night Barrel Jackpot Barrel Racing @ Forsyth Arena
Feb 1 @ 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Please see details below.

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Feb
3
Sat
Forsyth GA Crazzy P Arena’s Pole & Barrel (Cedartown) @ Crazzy P Arena's Pole & Barrel
Feb 3 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

Please see details below.

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Forsyth GA Ride at Ocmulgee Bluffs on Feb 3rd at 11:00 @ Ocmulgee Bluffs
Feb 3 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Come join us at the Ocmulgee Bluffs for a much-needed ride on Saturday, Feb 3rd at 11:00.  We’ve had so many cancellations and rescheduled rides – that it’s going to be good to get back out on the trails again!

This area is a beautiful place to ride.  Directions are as follows:

From Forsyth take Highway 83 north east towards Monticello.  Will cross the Ocmulgee River, and a few miles down, will go past the Enon Baptist Church on your left.  Will see a big Ocmulgee Bluffs sign on your right where you turn left onto Smith Mill Rd after seeing the sign.  There is a black horse sign with the words Saddle Horse Club written on it on your left as you turn in.  Road is not in the best of shape and narrow, so take it nice and slow.  After 2-3 ? miles, you’ll see the Saddle Horse Campground on your right and on your left, will be the entrance to the Bluffs where you pay and can park.

If you haven’t joined us in a while, please come on out for a good day to ride with some wonderful cowgirls!

Feb
4
Sun
Forsyth GA IBRA Monroe County Arena Poles & Barrels (See Details Below) @ Monroe County Arena
Feb 4 @ 12:30 pm – 6:00 pm

See details below:

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Feb
9
Fri
Forsyth GA Mingo Sweetheart Ride Feb 9-11 2024 @ Mingo Trails
Feb 9 – Feb 11 all-day

Come on over to Mingo for a “sweetheart” weekend filled with fun, food, rides & of course love!  Karaoke and Dancing on Friday night, “official” ride starting at 10:00 on Saturday morning, and Italian Supper Saturday night with dancing to a DJ.  What a great way to spend a weekend with the ones you love – family, spouses, live-ins, friends, and of course your horses!    Sounds like a lot of fun!!!!

No reservations, but first come – first serve.

Members: $20 gate fee & $10 hook up fee – Nonmembers: $25 gate fee & $15 hook up fee plus a paddock fee.

 

 

 

 

Spanaway, WA: Attending February Tacoma Unit Schooling Show @ Washington Horsemen Tacoma Unit #1
Feb 9 – Feb 11 all-day
Feb
10
Sat
Forsyth GA Horse Fever University – 4 Free Classes With Experts, Lunch, & Prize Drawings All Day!!!!! @ The Stock Market
Feb 10 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Mark your calendars for this fun-filled learning day at the Stock Market in Conyers.  4 classes with the experts – free lunch- prize drawings all day and a free bag of feed to the first 50 people to register!  Need to hurry as the slots will fill up fast!

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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
19
Mon
Forsyth GA Maynard’s Mill Trail Ride Feb 19th @ Maynard's Mill Farm
Feb 19 @ 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Come join us on Feb 19th for a Monday afternoon ride at Maynard’s Mill at 2:30. It is such a beautiful farm filled with beautiful trails.  Cost is $10.  Please be aware there are still two bridges out of commission, but many other trails to choose from.

 

Feb
22
Thu
Forsyth GA Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center Mid-Week Trail Ride Thursday Feb 22 at 10:00 @ Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center
Feb 22 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Looking forward to riding on this beautiful 5.6 multi-use trail at Charlie Elliott on Thursday, Feb 22 at 10:00.  Trail is a good one – where most riders can ride side by side.  If 5.6 miles isn’t quite enough time in the saddle, you are more than welcome to go around again!  Plan on joining us and see for yourself what a beautiful place this is to enjoy with our horses.

 

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.

Feb
25
Sun
Forsyth GA Trail Ride at 1099 on Feb 25th at 2:30 @ 1099 Trails (Next to The Bluffs off Hwy 83)
Feb 25 @ 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm

We will be riding at 1099 (Part of Ocmulgee Bluffs) on Sunday, Feb 25 at 2:30.  Directions to 1099 are as follows:

From Monticello, Ga take Hwy 83 south towards Forsyth.  Travel approximately 12 1/2 miles.  At mile marker #2, slow down.  Note:  mile markers are on the left side of the rod.  At the top of the hill, just before mile marker #1, take the gravel road on the right.  There are two metal posts at the entrance, but no sign.  Will have our 40 Something Cowgirls Sign out by the road to help you know where to turn.  Go 1 mile and you will see a State Park sign on the left where you can park your trailer.  Camping is on the left side of the road as well.

From Forsyth, Ga (off I-75), take Hwy 83 North/East. Will reach a four-way stop at the intersection of Hwy 83 & Hwy 87.  Stay on Hwy 83.  Will cross some railroad tracks and the Ocmulgee River.  Once crossed the River, Forest Service Rd 1099 is the first road on the left at the crest of the hill right before a curve.  There are two metal posts at the entrance, but no sign.  Will have our 40 Something Cowgirls Sign out by the road to help you know where to turn.  Go 1 mile and you will see a State Park sign on the left where you can park your trailer.  Camping is on the left side of the road as well.

From Jackson, Ga, take Highway 87/23 South and will come to a 4-way stop.  Turn left on to Highway 83 heading East.  Will cross some railroad tracks and the Ocmulgee River.  Once crossed the River, Forest Service Rd 1099 is the first road on the left at the crest of the hill right before a curve.  There are two metal posts at the entrance, but no sign.  Will have our 40 Something Cowgirls Sign out by the road to help you know where to turn.  Go 1 mile and you will see a State Park sign on the left where you can park your trailer.  Camping is on the left side of the road as well.

Hope we have a good turn out and a fun and safe ride!

Forsyth GA Trail Ride at 1099 on Feb 25th at 2:30 @ 1099 Trails (Next to The Bluffs off Hwy 83)
Feb 25 @ 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm

We will be riding at 1099 (Part of Ocmulgee Bluffs) on Sunday, Feb 25 at 2:30.  Directions to 1099 are as follows:

From Monticello, Ga take Hwy 83 south towards Forsyth.  Travel approximately 12 1/2 miles.  At mile marker #2, slow down.  Note:  mile markers are on the left side of the rod.  At the top of the hill, just before mile marker #1, take the gravel road on the right.  There are two metal posts at the entrance, but no sign.  Will have our 40 Something Cowgirls Sign out by the road to help you know where to turn.  Go 1 mile and you will see a State Park sign on the left where you can park your trailer.  Camping is on the left side of the road as well.

From Forsyth, Ga (off I-75), take Hwy 83 North/East. Will reach a four-way stop at the intersection of Hwy 83 & Hwy 87.  Stay on Hwy 83.  Will cross some railroad tracks and the Ocmulgee River.  Once crossed the River, Forest Service Rd 1099 is the first road on the left at the crest of the hill right before a curve.  There are two metal posts at the entrance, but no sign.  Will have our 40 Something Cowgirls Sign out by the road to help you know where to turn.  Go 1 mile and you will see a State Park sign on the left where you can park your trailer.  Camping is on the left side of the road as well.

From Jackson, Ga, take Highway 87/23 South and will come to a 4-way stop.  Turn left on to Highway 83 heading East.  Will cross some railroad tracks and the Ocmulgee River.  Once crossed the River, Forest Service Rd 1099 is the first road on the left at the crest of the hill right before a curve.  There are two metal posts at the entrance, but no sign.  Will have our 40 Something Cowgirls Sign out by the road to help you know where to turn.  Go 1 mile and you will see a State Park sign on the left where you can park your trailer.  Camping is on the left side of the road as well.

Hope we have a good turn out and a fun and safe ride!

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
Forsyth GA Lucky J Barrel Racing (Covington) @ The Newton County Agricultural Center
Mar 2 @ 8:30 am

Please see details below.

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Forsyth GA Crazzy P Arena’s Pole & Barrel (Cedartown) @ Crazzy P Arena's Pole & Barrel
Mar 2 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

Please see details below.

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Mar
3
Sun
Forsyth GA IBRA Monroe County Arena Poles & Barrels (See Details Below) @ Monroe County Arena
Mar 3 @ 12:30 pm – 6:00 pm

See details below:

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Mar
7
Thu
Forsyth GA Camp and Ride with Kings Mtn Chapter of NC in Spartanburg SC @ Croft State Park
Mar 7 @ 1:00 pm – Mar 10 @ 2:00 pm

Croft State Park Camp and Ride with the Kings Mountain NC Chapter from Mar 7-10th.

This park located in Spartanburg, SC is widely popular and is known around the region for its equestrian facilities. The park regularly hosts shows in its arena and boasts more than 20 miles of equestrian trails. Mostly flat trails, rocky and roots in some areas. 

Water/Power at each site. 

For reservations go to: https://reserve.southcarolinaparks.com/croft

Forsyth GA Thursday Night Barrel Jackpot Barrel Racing @ Forsyth Arena
Mar 7 @ 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Please see details below.

Open photo

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
Forsyth GA Council Arena Barrel Race (Milledgeville) @ Council Arena Barrel Race
Mar 10 @ 11:30 am – 10:00 pm

Please see details below.

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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
17
Sun
Forsyth GA Ride at Ocmulgee Bluffs on Mar 17th at 3:00 @ Ocmulgee Bluffs
Mar 17 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Come join us at the Ocmulgee Bluffs for a Saint Patrick’s Day Ride on Mar 17th at 3:00.  Let’s plan on wearing green and bringing a small snack to share with everybody before we head out.

This area is a beautiful place to ride.  Directions are as follows:

From Forsyth take Highway 83 north east towards Monticello.  Will cross the Ocmulgee River, and a few miles down, will go past the Enon Baptist Church on your left.  Will see a big Ocmulgee Bluffs sign on your right where you turn left onto Smith Mill Rd after seeing the sign.  There is a black horse sign with the words Saddle Horse Club written on it on your left as you turn in.  Road is not in the best of shape and narrow, so take it nice and slow.  After 2-3 ? miles, you’ll see the Saddle Horse Campground on your right and on your left, will be the entrance to the Bluffs where you pay and can park.

If you haven’t joined us in a while, please come on out for a good day to ride with some wonderful cowgirls!

Mar
22
Fri
Forsyth GA RockN’5L Rodeo Co Youth Division (Cedartown) @ Crazzy P Arena
Mar 22 @ 5:00 pm – Mar 23 @ 6:00 pm

Please see details below.  Saturday dates 9 am

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Mar
23
Sat
Canceled Forsyth GA Obstacle Play Day-Chili Cook Off-Trail Ride at Pyne Park with Troup County Saddle Club @ Pyne Road Park
Mar 23 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

We will be joining the Troup County Saddle Club for a fun filled day of obstacle play and desensitizing beginning at 10:00 till 1:00, chili cook off and taste testing at 12 for an undetermined cost and then a trail ride after our meal – all at Pyne Park…If you would like to bring some chili, please let https://www.facebook.com/cheryl.allenhirgelt know.  Can’t wait for this as it sounds like so much fun with a lot of fellowship and riding and good chili!!!!!

 

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
30
Sat
Forsyth GA Hawkinsville Harness Races @ Lawrence Bennett Training Center
Mar 30 @ 9:30 am – 3:00 pm

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And we’re off….To the races that is!  The Hawkinsville Harness Races will be held on Mar 30th.  This is the only day of the year where you can watch live horse racing in Georgia!  Gates open at 9:30 and races start at 11:00.  There will be food on site as well as local vendors and activities for kids.  Cost is $5 per person and children under 12 get in free.  Can’t wait to see all the beautiful racehorses AND watch every race from start to finish!  We should probably be at the track around 10:00 and all sit together for the exciting races!  We will have an early supper around 4:00 at the Hawkinsville Steak House after watching the races most of the day.  Think this will be a very enjoyable event for all ages!  It could be our own “Forsyth Chapter Derby” with the big, beautiful hats and of course mint juleps or mimosas!  Who’s in?

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Forsyth GA Spring Trail Ride at Ram Branch Farm in Fort Valley @ Ram Branch Trail Ride
Mar 30 @ 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Ram Branch Farms is having a huge fundraising event on Mar 30th beginning at 11:00.  Farm opens at 9:30.  Let’s all try to go and support them!  Cost is $15.

Ram Branch Farms Equestrian Center is a competitive horseback riding barn that offers both English and Western style training, lessons and showing opportunities. Each year we hold a few fundraising event to keep our cost to our students low for those opportunities. As we all know anything to do with horses is expensive, but our fundraisers have allowed us to keep are cost much lower then others in our area while maintaining our high standards of quality.
This year’s we did our first ever fundraiser trail ride on New Year’s that was open to the public. We hosted it at our farm and offered prizes and raffled off items. It was a great success and everyone has asked us to do another one and we have decided to host another trail ride fundraiser for March 30th 2024 with a rain date of April 13th 2024!
Please join us March 30th 2024. Farm opens at 930 trail ride starts at 11. we have had some great feed back from our first public trail ride and will be offering color coded trails at different lengths so you can pick what works best for you! First ride out at 11am, come back to socialize with raffle drawing at 2pm additional rides after raffle and farm closes at 7pm. We will also have ribbons for your horses red=may kick, green=young maybe unpredictable and Gold = rider is single! We will have ribbons out with signs explaining. This got away from me at the new year’s day trail ride and I even forgot to put a gold ribbon for my own horse 🤦‍♀️ . Alot was learned and we think our second public ride will be even better! If you came to the first ride and haven’t already please fill out our survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GR3G9WV . if you got any swag or won prizes from our first ride make sure to take pictures with it and tag and post! We hope to have the same sponsors and even more for our spring ride!

 

Apr
4
Thu
Forsyth GA Thursday Night Barrel Jackpot Barrel Racing @ Forsyth Arena
Apr 4 @ 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Please see details below.

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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
Forsyth GA Crazzy P Arena’s Pole & Barrel (Cedartown) @ Crazzy P Arena's Pole & Barrel
Apr 6 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

Please see details below.

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Apr
7
Sun
Spanaway, WA: Attending Flying M Intro to Cattle (April) @ Flying M Stables
Apr 7 all-day
Forsyth GA IBRA Monroe County Arena Poles & Barrels (See Details Below) @ Monroe County Arena
Apr 7 @ 12:30 pm – 6:00 pm

See details below:

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Forsyth GA Cedar Ridge Trail Ride Senoia GA on Apr 7th at 3:00 @ Cedar Ridge Ranch
Apr 7 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Hope all can join us at Cedar Ridge Ranch in Senoia on Apr 7th, Sunday at 3:00.  It’s a great place to ride with lots of trails.   Cost is $5 and must provide proof of Coggins to enter.  For pictures and information, website is as follows:

cedarridgeranchga.com

 

Apr
12
Fri
Forsyth GA Mingo Spring Ride Apr 12-14 2024 @ Mingo Trails
Apr 12 – Apr 14 all-day

Hope all can join us at Mingo Trails for a great “Spring” weekend!  No reservations, but first come – first serve!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apr
17
Wed
Forsyth GA Maynard’s Mill Trail Ride Apr 17th @ Maynard's Mill Farm
Apr 17 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Come join us on Apr 17th (Wed Mid-Week Ride at 10) at Maynard’s Mill.  It is such a beautiful farm filled with beautiful trails.  Cost is $10.  Please be aware there are still two bridges out of commission, but many other trails to choose from.

 

Apr
18
Thu
Canceled Forsyth GA Roundup (Supper & Meeting) – Apr 18th at 6 at Mesquite Mexican Grill @ Mesquite Mexican Grill
Apr 18 @ 6:00 pm – 8:15 pm
CANCELED!!!!  Please join us for our 2nd Roundup (Supper & Meeting) on Apr 18th (Thurs) at Mesquite Mexican Grill in Jackson on the Square beginning at 6:00.  Looking forward to seeing everybody as we’ve had a lot of ride cancellations due to rain 🙁 and it will be fun catching up 🙂 !
Kathy Piper/Queen/Forsyth Chapter of 40SC