Calendar
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Let’s connect @ Barb Knight’s place and build a shell of our 2024 activities. Come w/your ideas for locations and activities that you want to attend.
Happy 2024 Cowgirls. Our monthly Grub night will be on January 25, 2024 at Los Cabos Mexican Restaurant on Foothill Blvd. We will be discussing upcoming events, year end awards party, holiday party, slush funds, memberships and much more. Bring a friend and if they join, you get a free dinner. Susan won the basket so she will be bringing the raffle basket this month. Hope to see you there.
Come out for a meal, some cowgirl talk about horses, events and perhaps an adult beverage of choice.
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.
Attending the 2024 Red Desert Humane Society’s Pampurr Yourself Purse and Jewelry Auction. Saturday, January 27, 2024 at the Holiday Inn Ballroom on Sunset Blvd. Rock Springs WY. Tickets are $50 each. Starts at 4:30 pm.
The 4th gymkhana of the season for Wild West Outlaws Winter series. See flyer for details. Entries start at 9 am. For more information contact Susan Nichols.
An Opportunity for the community to buy, sell or trade. Come shop for saddles, bridles, blankets, trailers, boots, show clothes and more!
A bulletin board will be available to advertise your horses for sale, events, and equine services.
Barter is best but Cash is King!!
Join us for games at Babe’s! Bring a snack to share and let’s play!
Come out and watch our very own Rock Springs Grizzlies Hockey team play on their home ice. Game will be on Friday, February 2, 2024 at 7 pm a the Rock Springs Family Rec Center Ice Arena, 3900 Sweetwater Drive, Rock Springs WY 82901. Tickets are $10 each. If you go take a selfie and send to Susan to get on the roster.
https://www.theunknowntour.org/abilene?fbclid=IwAR1ABoHdsm_YeBeYAbYMGVCVd9OAcJIoYUMHkZaMEhFbei8KYFBWeqxhDn8
Join our Marvelous Mavericks for our monthly meeting. We will go over upcoming events, share accomplishments, and ideas.
Be sure to bring your membership card, so you have a shot at winning a door prize!
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.
Attending the annual Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Big Game Banquet on February 10, 2024 at the Events Complex. Starts at 5 pm. Raffles, games, dinner.
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 have been invited to ride at the Rafter L ranch.
Beautiful scenery and an obstacle course available too.
Clinic limited to 15 participants. Currently they have a waiting list. The instructors are from Rustic Farm.
Let’s go bowling. Sunday February 18, 2024 at 1 pm. We might have to wait for an lane, but it doesn’t usually take too long. Cost is $4 per game. Please let me know if you are interested in going so we can get a head count.
Time to get together, eat some yummy food and talk about what our chapter is doing! 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.
the 5th gymkhana of the Wild West Outlaws Winter series. Entries start at 9 am. For more information contact Susan Nichols.
Come visit over 100 vendors with their wares, over 300 tables at the Coliseum! Thank you for supporting small businesses from local to all around Texas! Visit the website for more info www.abilenegunshow.com
Join us February 24th 2024 at the Green River’s Island Pavilion on Expedition Island
Door’s open at 4:30pm
Ticket’s
Single $70
Couple $110
Greenwing $35
Sponsor $320
Sponsor Couple $360
Corporate Gun Table $1300
We have other table options available to find out what they are:
Contact Marty for details 307.870.2338
New this Year Duck Bucks!!!
Pre- purchase of $120 for $100 used for games and raffles ONLY!
Only available as a pre-event purchase, not available at the Banquet.
(Duck Bucks have no cash value) No Refunds
2024 DU guns of the year!
Join our Marvelous Mavericks riding the trails around the lake at Abilene State Park.
Check in at the office to show proof of negative coggins, and pay the $5/person park entrance fee.
Make a U-turn around the office and go back out to the highway. Go Left for 1 mile. Lake entrance is on the right. We park near the swimming area or in the first boat ramp parking lot.
The trail is a 2 hour ride. Bathrooms are close to parking. Yes, there are areas where you can water your horse.
Melisa is leading the way!
Let’s have fun with the horses on some obstacles. The church is going to have 3 events, 2 practices and the one in April will be a patterned jackpot format. The flyer can be found on Brazos Trails FB page or Poolville Chapter page.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/from-the-pits-to-the-palace-tickets-805157336267?aff=oddtdtcreator
Monthly dinner gathering will be at Los Cabos on February 27, 2024 at 6:30 pm. Kari won the basket, so she will bring it to this dinner. We decided to donate a buckle for the Sweetwater Ranch Sort Club, and also for the Wild West Outlaws gymkhana 40 and over age group. Slush fund is $492.00. before the deduction for buckles.
The 7th and final gymkhana of the winter series will be on March 2, 2024 at the indoor arena in Rock Springs. Entries start at 9 am. For more information contact Susan Nichols.
We will be attending a trail ride organized by BTCC at Six O Ranch. Ride out is at 11, usually ride 3ish hours here.
*$10 ranch fee
Sunday Afternoon ride at the Grasslands! Changing things up and starting from the Valley View trailhead to see the other side of the Grasslands. Charges for parking in the camping area.
Come on out to Mini Doc’s!
Doc’s Bar and Grill has an event venue just to the left of the archway entrance. Mini Doc’s provides a private building, bar and wait staff.
Our Cowgirl Roundup will include upcoming trail ride opportunities, nearby events and don’t forget about the door prize! See y’all there!
This is a benefit for Carly and Ben Hautala. Cade pass away on January 21, 2024. We will do a Silent Auction, Dollar Raffles and a food truck. We will begin playing Xtreme Music Bingo starting at 7 PM. Cost of the boards are $10.00 for your 1st and $5.00 for any additional boards per category. Categories will be determined soon. For more information contact Laurie Kolar on Facebook.
Looking forward to our Annual Spring Retreat @Lazy TK Ranch! Get ready for some world class Western swing music, yodeling lesson & Cowgirl poetry w/Devon Dawson & Teresa Burleson on Friday night!
Plenty of time to rest, relax and/or ride on this lovely ranch.
A certified massage therapist will be available for appointments @ ranch. $35/30 minutes & $75 for one hour if 2 or more. ( This will be at your own expense) .
This is a closed chapter event. Must pay Liesa Kennedy or Babe Chambers $100 by no later than 14 Feb 2024.
Let the Shenanigans Begin. Cowgirl Cocktail Party on March 15, 2024 at Susan Nichols’ house. Green beer or a Fuzzy Leprechauns are on our list of things to drink. We will have appetizers also. Everyone welcome to come. Please RSVP.
Rocking RJ Ranch – Stephenville: Ribbons, Cows and Fun and good food!!First show is March 16. There will be a cow practice on Friday starting at 4. Bring your trainer or just practice following a cow. Each cow is $20.
We have added a MUSTANG group! We have continued the walk trot division.
We have reduced the office fee to $15 per family.
All other prices are on flyer below.Show starts at 9. You may sign up Friday night or just use this easy jotform.
And show registration will begin on that morning at 7.There will be 3 judges for each course.
Lunch provided by me
Chicken Spaghetti – I make the best
Roast with potatoes and carrots
Green chili enchiladas- I make the best
St patty day homemade cookies
Salad
Tea
And probably other surprises.
Let’s get everyone together and have a great show!!!I have plenty of hookups and stalls.
$35 for hookup and $20 for stalls. Please clean when you leave.Now, here is the deal!!!! Let’s be one on one with our horses and have good runs, learn something and have a great time!
This is the 69th year to hold the annual fundraiser in support of our little parish of St. Helen’s. Lots of great raffle prizes and lots of great auction items. Dinner is Corned Beef and Irish Stew. Come on out! Tickets available at the door. See you there.
Join the cowgirls and area law enforcement agencies for a night of bingo, games, raffles and fun, honoring Fallen Officer Nevada Krinkee. This is a fundraiser for this young officer’s family. Bingo cards are $10 each. Event will be on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Doors open at 6 pm. Please see flyer for further details.
show 3/8 in the 2024 series!
2/3 in 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/
This class is to help educate on what to do in different emergency scenarios. We will be discussing what to do and what not to do. What gear to have for example what to keep in a bag in your vehicle if it breaks down on the side of the road. What to keep in your house if the power goes out. If this sounds like something you want to learn come out to Coal Train Coffee Depot and check it out!
Join us at Abilene State Park for our monthly trail ride. Be sure to check in, show coggins, and pay your fee to the park station before heading to the lake. Lake entrance is left 1 mile up the highway on the right side. We park near the swimming/picnic area. See y’all there!
Let’s have fun with the horses on some obstacles. This will be a practice for the patterned jackpot in April. The flyer can be found on Brazos Trails FB page or Poolville Chapter page.
Babe will provide several games, tables and non-alcoholic beverages. Feel free to bring a new game if you want to introduce to others. Please bring a snack to share with others.
Join us for our monthly grub night on March 28, 2024 at 6:30 pm at Marty’s Family Restaurant on Elk Street in Rock Springs. Topics of discussion will be our slush fund, upcoming events, memberships and much more. Hope to see everyone there. Kari won the basket and will bring it this month.
Come join us for a Meet and Greet! Let’s get together, eat some Mexican food, get to know each other and find out what we are all about.
We will have a raffle item $$1.00 per ticket.
YETI Maturity Incentive 3D 3/4 Splits 100% PAYBACK
OPEN Poles 3D Full Second Split
18/50 3D Full Second Split
Turtle & Hare 2D
$75 EF YETI Maturity Sidepot 3D 100% payback
$50 OPEN 3D Poles 80% Payback
$50 EF 18/50 3D 80% Payback
$20 EF Turtle & Hare 100% Payback
$10 Office Fee 1X per rider $5 Ground per horse.
$25 RV Hookup per/night
$20 Stall or Pen per/night
Camping out & tying out welcome on grounds.
Online entry can be found at wwwfastenter.com under ICE BOX OPEN 2022
Any and all questions please contact Jessie Ann Chrisman via messenger or call 307-260-5266
Let’s connect on Good Friday! Have some lunch in a beautifully restored Victorian house. Another opportunity for cowgirl fellowship. See you there!
Join us out to lunch in one of Abilene’s cutest restaurants, Hickory Street Cafe. Let’s catch up and enjoy a good meal with each other. See y’all there!
It is Bluebonnet time in Texas and this ranch never disappoints! Let’s go take a ride and test our sense of adventure while checking out the beautiful landscape that the bluebonnets always create. Bring a lunch with you and we’ll take a picnic along the way.
The owner typically meets us to check Coggins, get release form signed and collect fees.
“Bust a Nut” is a fundraiser event to benefit 5150 Rescue Farm. Come have drinks, listen to Heidi’s stories, hang out with friends, and look at some great art. Drinks will be served from a converted horse trailer. More details as she posts the latest on the event.
Purpose of the fundraiser: 5150 farm was surrendered a bunch of Guinea pigs that need to be neutered.
Heidi and 5150 Farms rescues animals of all types, like the pig that caused an uproar locally. All animals are cared for and get vet treatments. Some will find their forever home on the farm and others are able to get adopted.
We can also hit up the Cantina for Mexican food and drinks after to keep the laughs going.
Join our Marvelous Mavericks of Abilene at our monthly Cowgirl Roundup.
This month we have a special guest speaker from Camp Able, Monica Stovall.
Looking forward to hearing from her about the work Camp Able does with the autistic community, as well as volunteer opportunities.
See y’all there!