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Jan
7
Sun
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.

 

 

Coahoma, Tx Chapter- Monthly Meeting
Jan 7 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

We will meet at Cowgirl Tam’s house. Bring all of your event ideas.

Jan
19
Fri
Coahoma, Tx- Gypsy Jewel Sip and Shop
Jan 19 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Come by and do some shopping, visiting, and retail therapy with Gypsy Jewel. Snacks and Drinks will be provided.

Jan
20
Sat
Coahoma, Tx- Trail Ride at Memaw’s
Jan 20 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Come and Enjoy a trail ride (weather permitting) on a great stretch of land!!

Jan
26
Fri
Coahoma, Tx- Family Game Night
Jan 26 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Cowgirl Judi is hosting a game night in their game room. Bring your favorite games and family to enjoy a night of fun!! Food and drinks will be provided.

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
2
Fri
Coahoma, Tx- Ryan Hall Dance @ Ryan Hall
Feb 2 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Come and dance the night away to some good ole traditional country music!! It is 5.00 at the door to get in.

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.

Open photo

 

 

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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Coahoma, Tx- Monthly Meeting
Feb 4 @ 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Come and join us for our monthly meeting. Bring all of your great ideas for new events.

Feb
6
Tue
Coahoma, Tx- Craft Night @ Princess Tonya's house
Feb 6 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Come and make some cute Valentine Crafts to give to our nursing home residents.

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.

 

 

 

 

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
11
Sun
Coahoma, Tx- Super Bowl Party @ Cowgirl Judi's house
Feb 11 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Come and Cheer on your favorite team for the Super Bowl game!! Bring your favorite snacks and drinks.

Feb
13
Tue
Coahoma, TX Valentine Delivery at Big Spring Center for Skilled Care @ Big Spring Center for Skilled Care
Feb 13 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

We will be delivering Valentine Goodie Bags for the residents of the Big Spring Skilled Care Facility.

Feb
19
Mon
Coahoma, TX Lunch at Mary’s Cafe @ Mary's Cafe
Feb 19 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Come and join us for lunch at Mary’s Café !!!

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.

 

Coahoma, TX Trail Ride at Moss Lake @ Moss Lake
Feb 19 @ 10:00 pm – 11:30 pm

We will meet at Moss Lake and ride out at 10:00 (weather permitting).

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.

 

Feb
24
Sat
Coahoma, Tx- Soup and Video Session @ Halie's House
Feb 24 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Bring your favorite soup and come enjoy a time of fellowship and learning. We are going to watch horse training video’s by Clinton Anderson and discuss what we have learned.

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
2
Sat
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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Coahoma, Tx- Downtown Market @ Heart of the City Park in Big Spring
Mar 2 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Come out and do some shopping with great hometown vendors. There will be lots of homemade arts and craft items and other small business vendors. FREE ADMISSION  🙂

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.

Open photo

 

 

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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Coahoma Tx- Monthly Meeting @ Kayla's House
Mar 3 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Come and join us for our monthly meeting. Bring event ideas!!!

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
Coahoma Tx- Spring Break Trip to Prude Ranch
Mar 9 @ 8:00 am – Mar 11 @ 10:00 pm

Spring Break Girls trip to Prude Ranch for some outdoor adventures.

Coahoma, Tx- Trail Ride at Prude Ranch @ Prude Ranch
Mar 9 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

We will be Trail Riding at Prude Ranch.

Coahoma, Tx- Dinner at KBobs
Mar 9 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

We will have Dinner at Kbobs Steakhouse in Ft. Stockton.

Mar
10
Sun
Coahoma, Tx- Trail Ride at Big Bend National Park
Mar 10 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

We will be Trail Riding at Big Bend National Park.

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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Coahoma, Tx- Dinner at Jett’s
Mar 10 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

We will have dinner at Jetts in Marfa, Tx.

Coahoma, Tx- Marfa Lights Viewing
Mar 10 @ 8:00 pm – 10:30 pm

We will be in Marfa Texas watching the Marfa Lights.

Mar
12
Tue
Coahoma, TX- Snacks and Sessions (Clinton Anderson training video’s) @ Halie's House
Mar 12 @ 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

We will be watching and discussing Training Video’s by Clinton Anderson and sharing our favorite snacks. We will meet at Halie’s and watch the video’s in her theater room.

Mar
14
Thu
Coahoma, Tx- Trail Ride at Judi’s @ Judi's house
Mar 14 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

We will meet at Judi’s and ride out to the cotton fields at 10:00.

Mar
16
Sat
Coahoma, Tx- Big Spring Trade Days @ Howard County Fairbarn
Mar 16 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Come out and shop with all the Great Vendors!!  Free Admission

Mar
17
Sun
Coahoma, TX Big Spring Trade Days @ Howard County Fairbarn
Mar 17 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Come and do some shopping with all of the great vendors.  Free Admission

Coahoma, Tx- St. Patrick’s Day Lunch at Wild West Wings @ Wild West Wings
Mar 17 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

We will meet for lunch at 1:00. Green Beer will also be available.  Don’t forget to ask for your Cowgirl discount.

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
Coahoma, TX – Petticoats on the Prairie Vintage Market in Coleman, TX
Mar 23 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Go out and do some shopping at the Petticoats on the Prairie. Our Coahoma Cowgirl Kathy Edwards will have a booth there.  It is 6.00 per person to get in. Please Contact Raela James (Coahoma, TX Queen) if you go so you can get on the roster.

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!!!!!

 

Mar
29
Fri
Coahoma, Tx- Trail Ride at Memaw’s @ Memaw's House
Mar 29 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

We will meet at Memaw’s house and ride out at 10:00.

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!