Calendar

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Jan
12
Fri
Wylie, TX – East Texas Stock Horse Show @ Hopkins County Civic Center Arena
Jan 12 – Jan 14 all-day

East Texas Stock Horse Show!  Come out and show off your skills and horsemanship.  East Texas Stock Horse Association has continued to provide an excellent show series and trainers.  This has provided our COWGIRLS with great information and examples in the Stock Horse show pen. Come out and support your fellow COWGIRLS as they show off their skills and horsemanship!

As with any competition, interest grows and our COWGIRLS are honing their skills. Come out and cheer on our fellow COWGIRLS or participate in this great Association.  Join us for a fun filled weekend.  Pick your events and competition level and show off what your skills.  Monthly clinics are held the Friday before the Show weekend, so make sure you attend to learn what the judges are looking for at that weekend show.

**Location may be subject to change**

Jan
13
Sat
Wylie, TX Cowgirl Luncheon @ Mi Cocina
Jan 13 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

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.

Jan
18
Thu
Benbrook TX – Attending Mustang Magic @ Will Rogers Colesium
Jan 18 @ 9:00 am – Jan 20 @ 9:00 pm

Join us for 3 days on incredible horsemanship!

Mustang trainers have been formally selected and invited to compete in the exclusive Mustang Magic weekend during the legendary Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, January 18-20, 2024!

Mustangs will travel from Idaho to Fort Worth, Texas to be matched with their trainers on Friday, September 8th at 11 a.m. during The Fort Worth Mustang Show at the cattle pens on the south side of the John Justin Arena.

Mustang trainers will return January 18 to the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Mustang Magic to exhibit their gentled mustang. The Top 10 highest scoring trainer and mustang pairs will move forward to the Saturday night’s Mustang Magic Top 10 Freestyle Finals, where they will show off their partnership for a chance to become the 2024 FWSSR Mustang Magic Champion! Adoption/Auction will immediately follow naming of the FWSSR Mustang Magic Champion

Jan
19
Fri
Spanaway, WA: Attending January Tacoma Unit Schooling Show @ Washington Horsemen Tacoma Unit #1
Jan 19 – Jan 21 all-day
Farmersville TX @ TAMU AgriLife Agricultural Tax Seminar @ Derrell Hall Education Center
Jan 19 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

This event will offer an informative Tax seminar for agricultural owners.  There will be specific ag related tax subjects along with practical record-keeping knowledge and an interactive Q&A session.   Sign up promptly if these are ag topics that you may need assistance and more knowledge for your personal success!!  Please use the following link:

Agriculture Tax Seminar Tickets, Fri, Jan 19, 2024 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite

Jan
20
Sat
Stanton, TX Attending Wooly Winter Open Show @ Texas Tech Equestrian Center
Jan 20 @ 8:00 am

The cowgirls are headed North to Lubbock for the Wooly Winter Open Show at Texas Tech Equestrian Center.  The shows starts with Halter at 8:00, and will likely last until 5:00 p.m. or later, ending with Ranch classes.  Check out the following URL for more information:

https://www.texastechequestrian.com/open-show.html

 

Kings Mountain, NC Lunch @ Sweet Caroline’s Restaurant
Jan 20 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

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!

Benbrook TX – Mule Jumping @ John Justin Arena
Jan 20 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Come watch Mule Jumping! So much fun to watch every year! Let us know if you are coming and we will save you a seat!

Jan
21
Sun
Columbia Basin, WA – Advanced Equine First Aid @ Pasco
Jan 21 all-day

Advanced Emergency First Aid/ Wilderness Edition or Indoor  Edition

Join us for a one day advanced equine emergency first aid course and learn what to do in the most extreme situations! Covering everything from lacerations to poison, burns to bites, fractures to sucking chest wounds, this course prepares the student to handle the most serious injuries while waiting for the vet. We will also cover horse assessment, conformation, and conditioning for activities.  $159.00

If you take this course in combination with “Equine Health & Emergency First Aid” , the discounted package price is $295 for both courses.

Location: Pasco
Date/Times:  January 21st, 2024 (9am-5pm)

Class: Advanced Equine First Aid
Price: $159 (if paired with another full day class on my schedule a package rate of $295 is applied)

Jan
27
Sat
KINNEAR, WY Attending Ranch Horse Versatility Series #3 @ Central WY College Arena
Jan 27 @ 9:00 am – Jan 28 @ 3:00 pm

CWC  will be hosting practice sessions on each Saturday before the show on Sunday. Youth and adult divisions include Ranch Trail, Ranch Riding, Reining, and Working Cow Horse. Competitors can enter one class or all classes in their division and have a chance to win Ranch Horse All Around Awards.

Wylie, TX Cowgirl Luncheon @ The Forge
Jan 27 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

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

Graham TX Cowgirl Lunch @ Railhead Smokehouse
Jan 27 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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!

Jan
28
Sun
Wylie, TX – **rescheduled** Arrowheart Ranch Horse Show 2024 series @ Arrowheart Ranch
Jan 28 all-day

***this event was rescheduled from January 21st, 2024 to January 28th, 2024***

 

Mark your calendars for the upcoming 2024 Arrowheart Ranch Horse show series

  • Ranch Horse Buckle Horse Show Series for 2024
  • Year end Trophy Saddles for EVERY division!
  • High Point Buckles for EVERY show!

**all dates are subject to change**

 

Collinwood, TN Rustic Sourdough Workshop @ McKibbon Hollow
Jan 28 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

The workshop is hands on demo.  We make Rustic Sourdough Boule, Together and the instructor walks you through step by step.  All participants take home some of the very active wild yeast sourdough starter.  The instructor also will bring a variety of yummy wild yeast sourdough treats to enjoy.

Green River, Wyoming – Lunch/Meeting Gathering @ China Garden
Jan 28 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

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!

Feb
3
Sat
Midlothian, TX: Attending Dallas Dressage Show @ Henderson County Regional Fair Park
Feb 3 – Feb 4 all-day

Come cheer on Stacey, Harlie and the 4C kids!

Feb
7
Wed
Belton SC Cowgirls are Line Dancing in Westminster SC @ Waters Cafe
Feb 7 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Want to learn to line dance? Join some cowgirls at the Water’s Cafe Wednesday mornings at 10:30.

Evening classes available too 5:30 pm. with Shay Wood.

Feb
9
Fri
Spanaway, WA: Attending February Tacoma Unit Schooling Show @ Washington Horsemen Tacoma Unit #1
Feb 9 – Feb 11 all-day
Wylie, TX – East Texas Stock Horse Show @ Longhorn Arena
Feb 9 – Feb 11 all-day

East Texas Stock Horse Show!  Come out and show off your skills and horsemanship.  East Texas Stock Horse Association has continued to provide an excellent show series and trainers.  This has provided our COWGIRLS with great information and examples in the Stock Horse show pen. Come out and support your fellow COWGIRLS as they show off their skills and horsemanship!

As with any competition, interest grows and our COWGIRLS are honing their skills. Come out and cheer on our fellow COWGIRLS or participate in this great Association.  Join us for a fun filled weekend.  Pick your events and competition level and show off what your skills.  Monthly clinics are held the Friday before the Show weekend, so make sure you attend to learn what the judges are looking for at that weekend show.

**Location may be subject to change**

Feb
11
Sun
Benbrook, TX Worlds Greatest Horseman @ Will Rogers Coliseum
Feb 11 – Feb 24 all-day

Come in out of the cold and join us for the wonderful world of the Worlds Greatest Horseman.  This event runs from 2/11 through 2/24.  Finals are 2/24.

Feb
12
Mon
Gainesville, TX Open Arena Riding with True Horsemanship Seminars, LLC @ Cooke County Cowboy Church
Feb 12 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Eddie Rodriguez will make a special visit to work with attendees. He will be playing with the horses and their riders for a fun and educational experience

Feb
16
Fri
Poolville, TX Attending Tri-County Stock Horse @ Rocky Bend Arena
Feb 16 – Feb 17 all-day

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/

Feb
17
Sat
KINNEAR, WY Attending Ranch Horse Versatility Series #4 @ Central WY College Arena
Feb 17 @ 9:00 am – Feb 18 @ 3:00 pm

CWC  will be hosting practice sessions on each Saturday before the show on Sunday. Youth and adult divisions include Ranch Trail, Ranch Riding, Reining, and Working Cow Horse. Competitors can enter one class or all classes in their division and have a chance to win Ranch Horse All Around Awards.

Feb
22
Thu
Midland, TX-Monthly Lunch With the Girls @ Murray's Restaurant and Deli
Feb 22 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

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.

Feb
24
Sat
Benbrook, TX Bar & Grill @ Hammonds BBQ
Feb 24 @ 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm

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!

Feb
28
Wed
Benbrook, TX Lunch Loco Coyote @ Loco Coyote
Feb 28 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

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

Feb
29
Thu
Early TX SHTX kick off Classic @ Brazos County Expo Center
Feb 29 @ 10:00 am – Mar 4 @ 7:00 pm

Our Chapter will be attending the SHTX Kick off Classic Feb 29-March 4th 2024

Show has 10 Divisions , collegiate competition , Ranch Cutting, and AQHA Ranch Riding .

3 Clinics & Practices

Thurs  Feb 29th Boxing only clinic 1-2pm & 2-3pm  $50/per  person

Paid Cow practice w/ coaching with fresh cows 3:30-7pm   $85.00 / cow  

Friday March 1st Stock horse Clinic with all 4 classes $130.00/ person

Competition 

thursday feb 29th  open & lvl 1 open Jackpot

Friday March 1st jackpot ranch cutting -4pm **limited to 75 runs **

AQHA Ranch Riding -6pm

Sat & Sun March 2-3 non pro & all around jackpot

limited , intermediate, Jr horse, novice, lvl 1 novice, youth , and novice youth

Monday march 4th 

Collegiate SHTX Show

RV , stalls, & entry fees

stalls $35/night

rv’s $40/night

shavings $10/bag

online entry forms available online Jan 24th 2024 at stockhorsetexas.org

entries due or scratch  by Feb 16th –$100.00 late fee

non jackpot class $25.00

jackpot class $45.00

cattle fee $70.00

AQHA ranch riding $15.00

Office fee $20.00 per association ( AQHA/ SHTX )

 

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
Midlothian, TX: Attending Playday at 4C @ 4C Stables
Mar 2 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Contact Stacey for details!

Mar
7
Thu
Tenino, WA South Sound Mounted Shooters
Mar 7 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Hi Ladies!

Come join us and watch how the shootin is done! See the fast paced excitement of mounted shooting hosted by South Sound Mounted Shooters. Vendors and food on site.

Mar
8
Fri
Wylie, TX – East Texas Stock Horse Show @ Longhorn Arena
Mar 8 – Mar 10 all-day

East Texas Stock Horse Show!  Come out and show off your skills and horsemanship.  East Texas Stock Horse Association has continued to provide an excellent show series and trainers.  This has provided our COWGIRLS with great information and examples in the Stock Horse show pen. Come out and support your fellow COWGIRLS as they show off their skills and horsemanship!

As with any competition, interest grows and our COWGIRLS are honing their skills. Come out and cheer on our fellow COWGIRLS or participate in this great Association.  Join us for a fun filled weekend.  Pick your events and competition level and show off what your skills.  Monthly clinics are held the Friday before the Show weekend, so make sure you attend to learn what the judges are looking for at that weekend show.

**Location may be subject to change**

Farmersville TX @ The American Performance Horseman Watch Party!!! @ Whispering Oaks Farm
Mar 8 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Since we are all trying to save some $$s for one reason or another, Maria and Whispering Oaks Farm & Ranch have offered to Host a barn “Watch Party” for The American Performance Horseman.  (The Globe Life tickets with any decent view are high, and their refreshments are as well.)   This competition will be aired by Fox Sports 1, so check your local listings.

The greats will be in class competitions, including but not limited to, Casey Deary, Cade McCutcheon, Sarah Dawson, Andrea Fappani, Corey Cushing and Jason Vanlandingham!!  There are 5 designated Teams of 3 each competing, so this will take a while.  In the meantime, so much fun to be had!!  Contact Maria or me for details.  Bring your favorite chairs and dress as needed for the barn and weather!!

Mar
16
Sat
Troup, T: Ranch Horse Clinic with Dr Gotti @ Cross Brand Arena
Mar 16 @ 9:00 am

Come join us for a fun filled Saturday at Crossbrand Arena for a Ranch Horse Clinic with Dr Joe Gotti. Covered arena, concession will be open, and cattle will be there. Limit is 15 students so don’t wait to sign up! Call or text Brittany at 903-573-3213 if you’re coming. She will have a roster!

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!

Benbrook, TX BBQ Lunch @ Cooper Barbeque
Mar 16 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

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!

Ball Ground Ga. Monthly Round Up Meet and Greet @ Sidelines Grill Riverstone
Mar 16 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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

Mar
20
Wed
Benbrook, TX Shopping & Lunch @ Stone's Throw Farm
Mar 20 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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.

Mar
22
Fri
Poolville, TX Attending Tri-County Stock Horse @ Rocky Bend Arena
Mar 22 – Mar 23 all-day

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/

Mar
23
Sat
Rock Springs WY Emergency Preparedness Class @ Coal Train Depot
Mar 23 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

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!

Salem, OR Attending Breakfast at Camille’s @ Camille's Bistro
Mar 23 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Come have Breakfast before wandering around the Expo.

Mar
27
Wed
Benbrook, TX Shuffleboard & BurgersLOCATION CHANGE @ Woody's Bar & Grill
Mar 27 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

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

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
6
Sat
Kanab, UT Mike Henrie Horsemanship Trail Clinic @ Red Desert Ranch
Apr 6 @ 10:00 am – Apr 7 @ 4:00 pm

MIKE HENRIE

HORSEMANSHIP

Trail Riding Clinic!!

RED DESERT RANCH

1600 Bryce Canyon Way
Kanab, Utah 84741

  • Learn skills that will greatly improve your trail riding experience
  • Improve your relationship

April and 7

2024

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$200.00

leader.

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will get your horse quiet and respectful out on

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8 spots

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available!!

$400.00 for both days!

435-690-0220

Please Venmo Payment to:

Mike-henrie-1

Call or text

Wylie, TX Lunch Date @ The Local Fork
Apr 6 @ 3:00 pm

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!!

Apr
8
Mon
Early, Texas Solar Eclipse Milkshakes and Pie @ Pecans .Com
Apr 8 @ 11:00 am – 12:15 pm

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

Apr
12
Fri
Farmersville TX @ Hunt County Horseman’s Association Show @ Hopkins County Civic Center
Apr 12 @ 5:00 pm – Apr 13 @ 9:00 pm

A few Cowgirls just might be found here getting in some good Ranch Riding, Trail and Rail work!!  Come out and join us!  There are lots of entry level and advanced level Classes.  You must compete in at least 5 of the 8 Shows to earn point placings for the Year-End Awards!

Showbill link… https://huntcountyhorse.com/forms/showbill.pdf

 

Apr
13
Sat
Columbia Basin, WA – FCSC Schooling Show # 1 @ Franklin Count Saddle Club
Apr 13 all-day

First schooling show of the year to be offered by the Franklin County Saddle Club. Check out our show schedule page for show bill and entry forms to be uploaded after final approval from Show Committee in January

2024 FCSC Schooling Show – Franklin County Saddle Club

Franklin County Saddle Club
2024 SCHOOLING SHOWS
2801 N. Road 60, Pasco, Washington

First schooling show of the year to be offered by the Franklin County Saddle Club.   Check out our show schedule page for show bill and entry forms to be uploaded after final approval from Show Committee in January.
Troup, TX: Equine Craniosacral Level 1 @ Jen's House
Apr 13 @ 9:00 am – Apr 14 @ 3:00 pm

Come out and join us to learn more and the Listen Approach to equine craniosacral training. During this two-day clinic you will learn about connecting with you horse on a deeper healing level. Topics covered include self-awareness, intention and energy use, equine anatomy and health evaluation, feeling and influencing the cranial rhythm, and rebalancing the cranial bones. If this is something you’re interested, contact Jen at 214-458-3944 for more info or visit the website at www.horseandriderhealing.com.

 

Farmersville TX @ Wells Performance Horsemanship Cllinic @ Whispering Oaks Farm & Ranch
Apr 13 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

This is a focused Clinic for “Building Confidence Through Better Horsemanship”!  Nathan Wells will work you through some ground time and saddle time.  Requirements for this Clinic participation is the ability to walk, trot, and lope your horse.  His training will be improvements in horsemanship within each gate.  This will help the confidence of beginners as well as experienced rider!!  Limited space for six (6) riders.  Audit is $20 per person.  Sign up promptly at https://www.facebook.com/wellsperformancehorsemanhip