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Jan
1
Mon
Greenville, TX – Bar Double G Ranch Sorting Practice @ Longhorn Arena and Event Center
Jan 1 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

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!

Jan
5
Fri
Abilene, TX Cowgirl roundup/annual planning @ Barb Knight’s
Jan 5 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

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.

Jan
8
Mon
Greenville, TX – Meet and Greet @ Molina's Mexican Cuisine
Jan 8 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Come join us for a fun night of dinner and conversation with our current and future local Greenville, TX Chapter members!

Jan
25
Thu
Abilene, TX Thirsty Thursday @ Abuelo’s
Jan 25 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Come out for a meal, some cowgirl talk about horses, events and perhaps an adult beverage of choice.

Jan
27
Sat
Abilene, TX Tack Swap @ Oplin Community Center @ Oplin Commmunity Center
Jan 27 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

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!!

Marysville, WA – Breakfast Meeting Social @ Collectors Choice Restaurant
Jan 27 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Breakfast Meeting social
** This is a rescheduled meeting due to cancellation of the meeting on Jan 17th.
**RSVP REQUIRED**
The restaurant does not take reservations on weekends.  I will need to call them at 830 am on the 27th so they can set up our table.
Please RSVP on the FB event page by Fri, 1/26 or contact Tina directly.
Jan
29
Mon
Greenville, TX – Bar Double G Ranch Sorting Practice @ Longhorn Arena and Event Center
Jan 29 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Dry ground…..in a HEATED arena…..with cattle!!! Come join us for some fun Ranch Sorting Practice fun!!  Text your pre-entries so that we know we have enough coming to cover the cost! See y’all in the pen!!

Jan
30
Tue
Abilene, TX- Game Night @ Babe’s Place
Jan 30 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Join us for games at Babe’s! Bring a snack to share and let’s play!

Feb
3
Sat
Abilene, TX Unknown Tour @ Paramount Theater
Feb 3 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

https://www.theunknowntour.org/abilene?fbclid=IwAR1ABoHdsm_YeBeYAbYMGVCVd9OAcJIoYUMHkZaMEhFbei8KYFBWeqxhDn8

Feb
5
Mon
Greenville, TX – Monthly Roundup Meeting @ Top Rail Cowboy Church
Feb 5 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

It’s time for our Greenville Chapter Monthly Roundup Meeting Cowgirls!  Come join us for some Pizza & Salad, with a side of fellowship, education and super fun event planning!  We’ll see y’all there! 🙂

Feb
6
Tue
Abilene, TX- Cowgirl Roundup @ Galveston Seafood Company
Feb 6 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

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!

Feb
9
Fri
Greenville, TX – **CANCELED** Weekend of Horse & Cow Play @ Kaufman County Cowboy Church
Feb 9 @ 6:00 pm – Feb 10 @ 7:00 pm

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

Feb
10
Sat
Marysville, WA – Go as a group to WSU horse course @ WSU College of Veterinary Medicine
Feb 10 all-day
**This event is sold out, you can still get on the wait list**
WSU is back with their 11th Annual Horse Course! Horse owners, trainers, future vets, and kids/teens of all experience levels are welcome! Let’s go!
Here’s what their event post says:
“This year, we are excited to present to you a variety of topics taught by our excellent clinicians in the equine hospital, ranging from nutrition to acupuncture to reproduction and foaling. The event will be in Pullman on Saturday, February 10th, 2024, and will run from 8am-about 4pm, with a break for lunch and tours of the WSU teaching hospital included.
Horse Course serves as the main fundraiser for the Student Chapter of AAEP (Equine Veterinary Club) at WSU, allowing us students the opportunity to host labs that let us practice skills like dental exams, ultrasound exams, and joint injections. We appreciate your interest in supporting our club!
Please visit https://wsuhorsecourse.weebly.com for more information and to purchase tickets. If you have any questions, reach out to Maddie at [email protected]. We can’t wait to see you in February! “
Abilene, TX American rodeo contender @ Taylor Telecon arena(expo center)
Feb 10 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Feb
12
Mon
Greenville, TX – Open Arena Riding @ Top Rail Cowboy Church @ Top Rail Cowboy Church
Feb 12 @ 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Greenville, TX – Open Arena & Flag/Cow Work @ Longhorn Arena and Event Center
Feb 12 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

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!

Feb
16
Fri
Abilene, TX Rafter L-Trail ride @ Rafter L
Feb 16 @ 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm

We have been invited to ride at the Rafter L ranch.
Beautiful scenery and an obstacle course available too.

Greenville, TX – Cow Tracking & Flag Work @ Top Rail Cowboy Church @ Top Rail Cowboy Church
Feb 16 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Come join us for some fun ranch sorting practice.  Family friendly ministry set up for beginners to come learn the game of sorting! We’ll see you there!

Feb
17
Sat
Abilene, TX De-Spooking Clinic (by Rustic Farm) @ Rockin W Ranch
Feb 17 @ 8:00 am – Feb 18 @ 5:00 pm

Clinic limited to 15 participants. Currently they have a waiting list. The instructors are from Rustic Farm.

Feb
23
Fri
Greenville, TX – Tack & Taco Crawl
Feb 23 @ 7:30 am – 9:00 pm

What Cowgirl doesn’t LOVE a fun full day of Cowgirl Shopping with her Cowgirl Sisters with a little MEXICAN FOOD & MARGARITA break in the middle!!! RSVP to (972) 746-7159 and let us know you plan to join us!

Feb
24
Sat
Abilene, TX- Attending Abilene Gun Exposition @ Taylor County Expo Coliseum
Feb 24 @ 9:00 am – Feb 25 @ 4:00 pm

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

Feb
25
Sun
Gainesville, TX Trail Ride @ Platter Flats @ Platter Flats Equestrian Camp
Feb 25 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Platter Flats on Lake Texoma is a BEAUTIFUL place to ride. The trails are fairly easy through the woods and along the lake. The footing is sandy. Pack a snack to stop midway at Rooster’s Roost with a gorgeous view overlooking the lake, with a picnic table and hitching posts.

Abilene, TX- Abilene Lake Trail Ride @ Abilene State Park
Feb 25 @ 2:00 pm

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!

Abilene, TX Attending Western Women of Inspiration @ 301 N. Texas St
Feb 25 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/from-the-pits-to-the-palace-tickets-805157336267?aff=oddtdtcreator

Feb
26
Mon
Greenville, TX – Ranch Sorting Practice @ Longhorn Arena and Event Center
Feb 26 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Ranch Sorting Pracitce in the HEAT! Come ride and practice with us.  We have coaches available if you are just starting!! Come see us!! See y’all in the pen!

Mar
2
Sat
Marysville, WA _ go as a group – 4H tack sale @ Evergreen State Fairgrounds
Mar 2 all-day
Tack Sale Day:
March 2nd 10am-3pm
Consignment (18%):
Feb 28 4pm-8pm
Feb 29 9am-8pm
March 1 9am-4pm
Consignees with 25+ Items . Can Request Consignment Forms/Tags Prior to the Sale. Please Call/Text/Email: 425-341-3007 or [email protected]
Volunteer:
See https://www.facebook.com/groups/1831250400496442 for updates on volunteer opportunities
Take a photo of yourself volunteering, consigning or at the tack sale for points credit.
In the Events Center Building #604 and 4-H Building #501
Mar
4
Mon
Greenville, TX – Monthly Roundup Meeting @ Top Rail Cowboy Church
Mar 4 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm

It’s time for our Greenville Chapter Monthly Roundup Meeting Cowgirls! Come join us for some open arena riding, pot luck munchies served with a side of fellowship, education and super fun event planning! We’ll see y’all there!

Greenville, TX – Monthly Roundup Meeting @ Top Rail Cowboy Church
Mar 4 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Come join us for a fun filled night of fellowship and sisterhood with a special educational presentation by LCI Merritt Livestock Insurance regarding the ins and outs of equine insurance.  How it works, the pros, the costs, etc.

We will be having a pot luck dinner, so let us know what you will be bringing to share.  Let us know if you need an idea of what to bring.  See y’all there!!! 🙂

Mar
5
Tue
Greenville, TX – Ranch Sorting Practice @ Top Rail Cowboy Church @ Top Rail Cowboy Church
Mar 5 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Come join us for some fun ranch sorting practice. Family friendly ministry set up for beginners to come learn the game of sorting.  We’ll see you there!

Abilene, TX- Cowgirl Roundup @ Doc’s Bar and Grill
Mar 5 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

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!

Mar
8
Fri
Greenville, TX – Obstacle Practice & Jackpot @ Top Rail Cowboy Church
Mar 8 @ 6:00 pm – Mar 9 @ 2:00 pm

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!!

Marysville, WA – Go as a group to barn dance & line dancing lessons @ Granite Falls Grange
Mar 8 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Barn Dance & Line Dancing Lessons at Granville (Granite Falls) Grange Hall! Doors open at 6pm & Line Dancing Lessons start at 7pm until 9pm. Open dancing between lessons and at 9pm. Miller Meats Food Truck will be set up and serving great food starting at 4pm. This is a FREE event open to every one of all ages!! POP UP vendors will also be on site! Feel free to bring your own food & drinks with you. Come on out for a great time dancing and socializing with friends! #ladydidancin #linedancing #linedancinglessons (tips/donations excepted & appreciated for lessons)

Mar
10
Sun
Marysville, WA – Lord Hill Ride Day @ Lord Hill Reginal Park, Snohomish, WA
Mar 10 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Boots in the stirrup and riding out at 10am
Let others in 40SC know if you want to ride.
RSVP to Sue Zinn @ 425-359-4124
Mar
14
Thu
Marysville, WA – Go as a group -Linedance lessons at Angel of the Winds Casino @ Angel of the Winds Resort & Casino
Mar 14 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

2 hours of beginning and intermediate line dance lessons!

Mar
15
Fri
Greenville, TX – Robert Moreland Clinic and Campout @ Robbie's Place
Mar 15 – Mar 17 all-day

I have set up a clinic and campout with Robbie at his place for 40SC Members. Clinic will focus on horsemanship and communication with your horse and Robbie will work with each person on where they are with their horse. We will also work a little on trail, obstacle, flag/cow work and setting your horse up for success.

There is a hotel close if you don’t have a LQ trailer.  Limited spots available so contact me ASAP to register. We will also take a run over to Teskeys for a little tack shopping as the ranch is close to Weatherford.  Once we know who all is going we will do a little more planning for meals, etc.

Marysville, WA – Go as a Group Backcountry Horsemen Rendezvous @ Kittitas Valley Event Center
Mar 15 @ 9:00 am – Mar 17 @ 3:22 am
A fun event for all!
Tack sale, demonstrations, exhibitors, auction

What is Rendezvous?? 

It 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.
Abilene, TX Chapter retreat ( closed event) @ Lazy TK ranch
Mar 15 @ 4:00 pm – Mar 17 @ 1:00 pm

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.

 

Mar
16
Sat
Abilene, TX Ranch riding/reining horse show @ Rockin RJ Ranch-Stephenville
Mar 16 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
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!

Marysville, WA – Go as a group – Ricky Quinn Horsemanship clinic (ride or audit) @ Cornerstone Ranch
Mar 16 @ 9:00 am – Mar 17 @ 4:00 pm
Ricky Quinn is returning to Cornerstone Ranch for their third annual spring clinic!
From their event info: “As usual Ricky’s clinics are all about giving you the knowledge so that you can build a solid foundation and problem solve with your horse. This clinic will have a particular focus on the fundamentals of western performance, specifically applying our horsemanship foundation towards developing the skills needed for Ranch Riding, Ranch Trail, Ranch Reining classes and Stock Horse classes.
Rider Fee: $550 for two days
Auditor Fee: $30/day
Stall rentals: $25/day
Dry camping available or many hotels near by.
Lunch provided for participants. Hook ups are VERY LIMITED: $30/day
Participants please bring your own hay, water buckets and muck items. The owner of temporary stalled horse must provide all care for horse. All horses coming to Cornerstone Ranch must be up to date on all vaccinations and record will be asked for.
CONTACT
Please contact Evan Bonner for a registration form.
360-551-3736
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ABOUT RICKY QUINN
Ricky Quinn was raised in Wyoming where he grew up around horses and other livestock. When Ricky was a teenager he met Buck Brannaman at a horsemanship clinic. Meeting Buck greatly impacted the direction of Ricky’s life. He knew that there was something unique about Buck and his ability with horses. After high school, Ricky moved to Montana where he worked on a ranch for nine years starting colts, learning horsemanship, and caring for cattle as he continued his study of true horsemanship.
Today, Ricky travels throughout the United States and Internationally teaching horsemanship. Ricky and his wife own a ranch in North Platte, Nebraska where they are raising a family while buying and selling stocker cattle. Ricky is around livestock everyday whether it’s on the road helping people with horses or at home weaning a fresh set of calves. Ricky’s life experiences and his study of the teachings of Tom Dorrance, Ray Hunt, and Buck Brannaman have taught him that animals want to be treated a certain way and that horses in particular are very aware of the feeling a person offers them.
Ricky teaches the mechanics of properly riding and operating a horse, but he also teaches the people what it means to feel of a horse. Once a person experiences a horse responding to their feel, the opportunity for self-improvement and for positive change is incredible. When we become the person that our horse enjoys, we feel better and it usually benefits and lifts all other areas of our life including our interaction with our family, friends, and other human beings.”
Mar
20
Wed
Marysville, WA – Monthly Roundup @ Christ The King Lutheran Church
Mar 20 @ 6:45 pm – 8:30 pm
Come to our 40 Something Cowgirls monthly meeting! We are a group of over 40 (and 50 and 60 something) gals who love horses. Those gals between 21 & 30 can join us as “little sisters”  All are welcome!  We do all kinds of activities including clinics, trail rides, horse play days, attend expos, see movies, have craft parties and anything else that’s fun! New faces are always welcome.
Learn about our national organization at https://40somethingcowgirls.com/
6:45-7 Doors Open
7-7:30 Meeting
7:30-8 Special Topic
8-8:30 Social
Feel free to bring a snack or something to share for the social but not required.
Enter through side door at right side of building where the picnic tables are
Mar
21
Thu
Greenville, TX – Train Robber Ranch Camp & Ride @ Train Robber Ranch
Mar 21 @ 12:00 pm – Mar 24 @ 2:00 pm

Camping and trail riding at one of our very favorite places! Sadly there are limited spots available!

Shoot an email and let us know what type of spot and how many pens you would need.  🙂

Mar
23
Sat
Abilene, Tx- State Park Trail Ride @ Abilene State Park Lake
Mar 23 @ 10:00 am

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!

Mar
25
Mon
Greenville, TX – Ranch Sorting Practice – Longhorn Arena @ Longhorn Arena and Event Center
Mar 25 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Come join us for some fun Ranch Sorting Practice! 2 Pens and we run from 6-10 p.m. Beginner and family friendly! Never tried it? No worries, let us show you the ropes!

Greenville, TX – Ranch Sorting Practice – Longhorn Arena @ Longhorn Arena and Event Center
Mar 25 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Come join us for some fun Ranch Sorting Practice! 2 Pens and we run from 6-10 p.m. Beginner and family friendly! Never tried it? No worries, let us show you the ropes!

Mar
26
Tue
Abilene, Tx- Game Night @ Babe’s Place
Mar 26 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

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.

Marysville, WA – Go as a group – Two Step Tuesday @ Normanna Lodge #3, Everett, WA
Mar 26 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
$10 each lesson session
https://www.normannaeverett.com/events
Lessons are 7-8pm
Open Dance 8-10pm
40SC Event is the 4th Tuesday of the Month
Mar
28
Thu
Greenville, TX – LBJ Grasslands Campout & Trial Ride @ LBJ Grasslands
Mar 28 @ 12:00 pm – Mar 31 @ 3:00 pm

EASTER WEEKEND CAMPING, TRAIL RIDE and FUN HORSE GAMES!!!

Thursday through Sunday (Easter) – Come when you can and stay as long as you want! The guys are welcome to join us!  Limited Space – Register Your Spot ASAP!!
RV Spots -$25/Night Stalls -$5/Night Rooms in House Available
Call/Text (972) 746-7159 to reserve your spots!

Group meals will be planned once we have the attendance list finalized.

We’ll have some fun & games planned too! It’ll be a blast!!

Mar
29
Fri
Abilene, TX Lunch @ Hickory Street @ Hickory Street Cafe
Mar 29 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Let’s connect on Good Friday! Have some lunch in a beautifully restored Victorian house. Another opportunity for cowgirl fellowship. See you there!

Abilene, Tx- Lets Do Lunch @ Hickory Street Cafe
Mar 29 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

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!

Apr
1
Mon
Greenville, TX – Monthly Roundup Meeting @ Top Rail Cowboy Church
Apr 1 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm

It’s time for our Greenville Chapter Monthly Roundup Meeting Cowgirls! Come join us for some open arena riding, a coffee bar and sweet ‘n treats all served with a side of fellowship, education and super fun event planning! We will be meeting in the arena and will be having a Trailer and Trailering Educational Presentation!! We’ll see y’all there!