Calendar

Start 2024 off right…..IN THE SADDLE!!  Come join us for a fun New Years Day evening of Open Arena Riding ($30/Person) and Ranch Sorting Practice ($50/Person).  Dry ground and HEATED arena is ALWAYS a plus!  See y’all in the saddle!

After the parade we will meet up for lunch at Mi Cocina before heading back home. Lots of room for parking trailers.  Please let us know if you are going to join us so that we can give them a headcount ahead of time.  Deadline to RSVP is Wednesday , January 10.

You must pick a 2-hour time slot when registering and paying Flying M Stables.

Meeting for lunch instead of riding due to the cold front bringing us a high of 33!!!!

Meet at Sweet Caroline’s at Noon!!

See you there!

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.

Come meet us at The Forge for lunch following our shopping trip at 4T.

Join us for lunch after the FWSSR grand entry! Meeting time is approximately 1:00 or as soon as we can get there after the grand entry.  All are welcome!

Let’s get 2024 off to a start.  This will be a lunch/meeting gathering.  Discussion will be but not limited to:  upcoming events, chapter slush fund, HQ updates, and much more.  Please bring suggestions, ideas, and information for future events.  You don’t want to miss this one as there are some surprises in store too!

Friday – Sorting starts at 7:30 pm

Stay warm by the campfire sipping hot chocolate & campfire coffee

Saturday – 4 Man 4 Gate Penning starts at 10:00 am

Concession serving soft tacos

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!

CSSHA holds Sunday afternoon practices with cattle twice a month at Lander’s LOTRA indoor arena this winter. Take advantage of practicing with cattle and a CowTrac flag for herdwork and cow horse experience from 1:00-4:00 Sunday afternoons on the Sundays listed below. (Sorry, but no roping.) If you are a member of LOTRA and CSSHA, the practice is free. If you are not a member of the LOTRA arena, it’s only $30 per person for all afternoon! (No practice if it’s zero degrees or lower on that day!) Annual LOTRA arena memberships are available at https://lotra.org.

Contact Paula McCormick, [email protected], 307-851-1126 or Nancy Williams, 307-760-5101 [email protected] for more information.

January 21 & 28 (NEW), 2024

February 11 & 25, 2024  

March 10 & 24, 2024 

Need to get that pony out to stretch those legs?  Come ride in some dry ground in a nice HEATED arena! We have open arena riding, flag work and cattle available to work on along with some coaching! Come see us! See y’all in the pen!

Some days we just need a Cowgirl break in the middle of the week!  Let’s get together for a quick lunch a few laughs.

Come and join us for some good ole Southern BBQ at Hammonds BBQ after our ride at SIX-O Ranch.  Best Onion Rings this side of the Mississippi!

Cowgirl Jennie Vayo is setting up an opportunity for you to participate in a Night Ride Obstacle Clinic at Legacy Ranch in Lone Oak.  This Clinic will be offered by Hunt County Sheriff’s Posse, under the direction of David and Terry Rogers.  It is limited to ten (10) riders, so sign-up quickly.  If weather is prohibitive, it will be rescheduled.  Come on out… new opportunity, new experience!!

Come help gather the cows at Mildred Kanipe Park. Sam Campbell will be there to help organize the gather. Boots in the stirrup at 10am, so arrive early to tack up and warm up your horse if needed. A trail ride after for those that would like to participate.

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.

Early, Texas.  Will be attending the annual Good Samaritan Paint a soup Bowl Fundraiser

come join us for a fun filled night of helping out our community

Good Samaritan annual paint a soup bowl for their fight against  fundraiser

Paint a soup bowl to be bought by locals attending the annual Fundraiser , on April 11th at the Brownwood Coliseum

Lunch after our ride at High Hope.  We will be at Loco Coyote for Bar and Grill.  Come and join us!

Cowgirls we’re joining the Back Country Horsemen for a fun annual meeting, obstacle course, prizes, camping. Sign up for lunch with the BCH. $40.00 if paid by Feb 15. $50 after. Reserve campsite through Croft Park. Contact [email protected]. Negative coggins required.

Early, Texas

will be  setting up for the Rockin Wild Ranch Obstacle Course Playday event

over 25 obstacle courses

free event for 40 Something Cowgirl members

Current coggins is required , please bring your coggins paperwork

bring your horses to ride after we set up all of the obstacles , it’ll be fun

Come join us for some really fun obstacle practice on Friday and then enter the fun jackpot on Saturday.  There will be divisions depending on number entered to spread the winnings to all levels of horses and riders! We’ll have an in-hand and a riding class!  Practice is from 6-10 Friday, come and go as you can.  It’ll be open group practice to work on whatever you need.  We will have approximately 20 obstacles to work on. Bring your babies, bring your seasoned horses. Practice in hand or mounted! We’ll be there to help you and your horse along! It’s going to be a GREAT time!!

Early, Texas.  40 Something Cowgirls Obstacle Fun For Horse and Rider

Rockin Wild Ranch and Arena has graciously opened up their gorgeous covered arena , for us to have fun  in their arena with Obstacles.

Bridges, teeter-tots , cowboy curtain, water obstacles, push mobile, tire drag, tire climb, mailbox, 42’ tarp, noodle obstacle, turn style, buddy carry , gates, jump, logs to cross, flag carry , music, and soooooo much more

if your looking for inspiration, encouragement, to share laughs , make incredible memories and meet some amazing 40 Something Cowgirls , then this is the event you’ve been waiting for!

please come a little early to saddle up and be ready to go

gate opens up at 2pm

MUST SHOW PROOF OF CURRENT COGGINS

This will be our second obstacle play day at Kim’s house.  If you didn’t come the first time, you missed out on a good time.  Kim has an unbelieve obstacle course set up at her home and changes it up on a weekly basis.  This course will be a St. Patty’s Day Theme.  It’s $40 per person and you need to bring a side dish to go with Taco Soup for our potluck lunch!

Come one come all and get your BBQ on and bring the hubbies, the kiddos and the grands for Coopers BBQ before the big parade!

Connect with fellow cowgirls in and around the Ballground, Ga area to hear about upcoming events and rides

Join us for lunch and shopping in support of this family owned, unique, organic market less than a mile from the trail head.  Lots of home made breads, organic meats, veggies and canned goods.

“Cops & Dobbers” is Sweetwater County’s way of giving back to a fallen officer from the Sheridan Police Department.

Sheridan Police Officer Sgt. Nevada Krinkee was killed in the line of duty on 2/13/24.  Sgt. Krinkee leaves behind a loving wife and family.

The Green River Police Department, Rock Springs Police Department, and the Sweetwater County’s Sheriff’s Office are hosting a night of Bingo, silent auction, and raffles.  All funds raised will be donated to Sgt. Krinkee family.

The Food Dude will be providing for purchase as well as drinks will be available.

The cowgirl annual bake sale to raise money for our t-shirt sale for Autism Awareness.  There will be lots of goodies and maybe even a few non food items.  Come out and support us, supporting a special cause.

Come have Breakfast before wandering around the Expo.

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.

Shuffleboard and Burgers at Woody’s after the ride. LOCATION CHANGE

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!

Team Sorting, Penning, and Trailer Loading!!  All the events we love, so lets make some teams and go have fun!

Sign up at 9:00am/ride at 10:00am             4 man teams/$50 per rider per team/cash, check, or credit card

Single riders welcome! High point buckles

CURRENT COGGINS REQUIRED

There will be a Ranch Roping Jackpot as well. This will consist of 3 man teams/header,healer, and mugger.  $75 per team/5 team minimum to compete. 75% payout for 1st/ roping starts after penning.

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For more info text or call 817-919-5961 or 817-879-2299

“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.

We always work up a huge appetite after working a fun Playday event so lets go grab a glass of sweet tea and some good ol’ country style cooked food at The Local Fork in Emory.  Even if you weren’t able to make the playday come join us!!

Early, Texas.  Solar eclipse Milkshakes and Pie

Grab your solar glasses along with your sweet tooth and enjoy a delicious slice of pie and milkshake at the Beautiful new Pecans.com cafe
Will we see aliens when the ski turn completely dark ?
WHO KNOWS ?
But one thing you can guarantee,  is plenty of laughs and a delicious dessert

this event is Dutch

Early, Texas. Annual Good Samaritan Soup Bowl Project

We will be attending the Good Samaritan annual fundraiser

Help fight  Hunger locally & globally. Dine on a simple meal of soup, bread dessert and water. Take home a hand painted ceramic bowl as a reminder of the fight against food insecurity and hunger in our area and around the world

admission is $15 per person

Must sign up for a two-hour time slot when registering: 10-12, 12-2, 2-4

Pay via Venmo (@flyingmstables), cash, or check.

Fee includes use of the outdoor arena and track, weather permitting

Come meet us for Burgers and a Beer (or Coke) at Woody’s after our ride.

Early, Texas.  Afternoon Luncheon at Sunflower Cafe

Authentic International cuisine with a southern touch

lunch is  Dutch

this event solar glasses are required but not provided

Come join us for lunch at Marshall’s BBQ after the 1219 Cattle Company Spring Play day. They have daily specials and delicious desserts!

Come have breakfast with us!

Join us for lunch at one of our favorite lunch spots Hickory Street Cafe! Can’t wait to see y’all there!

Early, Texas. Attending the Cowboy Capital MS Trail Ride

Gates open up at  7am

Ride Check in begins at : 8 am

Saddled Up and Ready at 8:45 am

Stay for lunch, auction, and drawing for hundred, riffle& Handgun raffle

tickets available for $10 each

Park is open 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.  Distance is about 2 hours’ hauling drive from Port Orchard area of SR 16. See Belfair, WA Chapter FB page or contact Chapter Queen Wendy Morrow for details on coordinating time for Cowgirls to go together.

Cost: $25 per horse/per day  + $20 refundable Haul-in Fee per horse. All manure, straw/shavings, trash must be picked up and disposed of before leaving. Staff member will inspect your area and return the haul-in fee when clean.

Open ride – Full use of the Mountain Trail Park and outdoor arena.  Free parking and stalls available.

Obstacle Play Day at Judi Vogt’s farm located at 105 Tibor Drive, Kings Mountain, NC. Drive all the way to the end of the black top road. You will go through an open iron gate and see the arena, barn and parking on your left. 

This event is from 11:00 – 2:00 and is no charge but donations are appreciated for our charity for 2024. 

Obstacle play days are a great time to expose your horse and maybe you, to things you’ve not experienced. You will go at your own pace and ask for help from your peers at anytime. We are all happy to help! 

We have had a great turnout in the past for play days, so to ensure we have enough parking for everyone, try to carpool if possible. Also, RSVP on the event, as we will keep a list of attendees and may have to limit our numbers.