Calendar

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Jan
1
Mon
Salem, OR Tootie’s New Years Day Ride @ Tootie's House
Jan 1 @ 11:30 am – 2:00 pm
Tootie’s New Years Day Ride – Jan 1st saddle up at 11:30 AM. Rain or shine. Lunch at 1:00 PM
Tootie will provide Hot soup and Hot Chocolate, with a twist.
Please R.S.V.P, if your riding or coming to lunch.
Let’s start the New Year out right!
Jan
14
Sun
Belton SC riding at Parker Bowie Trail Iva SC @ Parker Bowie Arena
Jan 14 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Let’s meet at Parker Bowie arena in Iva SC and enjoy a winter ride. Bring lunch and drinks. Ride out at 11am.

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.

Feb
17
Sat
Belton SC Having a Chili Ride in Bradley SC @ Fell Hunt Camp
Feb 17 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Cowgirls we’re going to ride Saturday at Fell Hunt Camp, 1369 Cedar Springs Rd, Bradley, SC.  You can start either at the Fell camp or from Toni Vonruden’s house 181 Tuck Rd, Bradley SC., at the top of the trail. Camp if you like, primitive. 10$. We will have a chili dinner at Toni”s when we arrive there. If you’re leaving from campground, be ready to ride at 11am. Toni will lead the group starting from her place to the camp to meet up and ride back to her house. Negative coggins required. Please contact Toni for a head count. (715) 896 1842 or Libby

Feb
25
Sun
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!

Mar
3
Sun
Wylie, TX Caddo Grasslands Trail Ride @ Bois D'Arc Trailhead
Mar 3 @ 10:00 am

** Make note that this ride is rescheduled from February 17th to March 3rd**  We are going to hope for good weather so that we can get out and ride so come join us if you can!!  Weather permitting we will meet up at 10am to ride out at 10:30.  Hope to see you there!

Mar
9
Sat
Wylie, TX – trail ride around Lake Lavon **CANCELED** @ Brockdale Trailhead
Mar 9 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Come out and join us on the trails!  With the weather becoming warmer, let’s get out and ride!

*location and date are subject to change pending on weather*

Mar
17
Sun
Wylie, TX **canceled due to rain**Attending Penning Practice *rescheduled to the 24th** @ Sloan Arena
Mar 17 @ 1:00 pm

Come join us for a fun time working some cows!  Very laid back, beginner friendly environment.

Good place to learn to open gates and work those cows as a team.

Weather permitting, please keep an eye on calendar for possible date changes.

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!

Wylie, TX – trail ride @ Chaparral Trail in Farmersville @ Chaparral Trail
Mar 23 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Meet at Bland High School to saddle up.   Come out and join us on the trails!  With the weather becoming warmer, let’s get out and ride!

*location and date are subject to change pending on weather*

Mar
24
Sun
Wylie, TX – 3 Man 3 gate practice @ Top Rail Cowboy Church
Mar 24 @ 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Come out and practice some 3 man 3 gate!

Top Rail Cowboy Church is hosting 3 man/ 3 gate practice for all ages and skill levels.

  • per rider – $30

Call or text 214-208-0251 for more information.

Apr
11
Thu
Salem, OR Attending Willamette Mission State Park Ride @ Willamette Mission State Park
Apr 11 @ 7:39 pm – 8:39 pm

Come enjoy a fun trail ride with us.

Apr
12
Fri
Abilene, TX trail ride @ Rafter L @ Rafter L
Apr 12 @ 11:00 am – 2:30 pm

Joins us on a lovely trail ride w/Terrie @ Rafter L ranch. She will also have obstacle course available after trail ride.
Ranch Pizzeria is a great place for a late lunch in Coleman too. See you there!

Apr
14
Sun
Abilene, TX- Trail Ride @ Kemper Ranch
Apr 14 @ 2:00 pm

Annalise has invited us to ride her family ranch! Kemper Ranch has some rocky areas and opportunity to play in the water. Can’t wait to see y’all on this beautiful spring time ride!
Please reach out for the address.

May
11
Sat
Wylie, TX – Fry and Ride *UPDATED* @ Kaufman County Cowboy Church
May 11 @ 4:00 pm – May 12 @ 7:00 pm

Come play & fellowship at the K3C arena.

** Fish Fry is still on**

Fish Fry 4p-7p

Band will be playing, face painting, horseshoes, cornhole, dummy roping, and other games.

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**** CANCELED ***** CANCELED ***** CANCELED ***** CANCELED **** CANCELED **** 

15inches of rain is causing the arena to postpone penning – Watch Kaufman County Cowboy church for new date.

4Man 4Gate practice & Jackpot………    Jackpot 100% payback

  • BOOKS OPEN @12:30PM
  • PRACTICE STARTS @1:30PM
  • JACKPOT STARTS @4:00PM

Kids Camp Fish Fry with all the fixings 4p-7p

full day of fun, games for everyone!

Donations go to helping kids go to camp

***Outdoor arena, questionable weather, call before you haul***

**PROOF OF NEGATIVE COGGINS**

*CONCESSION STAND AVAILABLE*

CONTACT CATHY MARTIN FOR MORE INFORMATION 903-603-0701

 

 

Jun
1
Sat
Abilene, TX- Attending Lake Abilene Guided Trail Ride @ Abilene State Park
Jun 1 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Abilene State Park is hosting a guided trail ride. Please consider this is not a free range 40 Something Cowgirls guided ride. Please know they plan to ride out at 9:00am so come early. Can’t wait to see y’all there!

*** From the flyer:

Join us for a guided trail ride around Lake Abilene as part of Abilene State Park’s 90th anniversary celebration!

This will be a 2-hour ride. You will need to bring your own horse and show your Coggins. We’ll meet and unload at the swimming area parking lot.

Park entrance is free for this event!

Wylie, TX – * Boozy Slush *Rescheduled* @ Lavon, TX
Jun 1 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

**Rescheduled** Date tbd

Come out and ride with us to Boozy Slush located in Lavon. They have alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.  If we all want a snack, we can ride over to Sonic that is a short distance down the road.

We will meet at either Mallard Park that is located off HWY 78 near HWY 6 or the picnic area that is next door to Mallard Park. If you do park at the picnic area, please carpool or bring a small trailer.

For those of you going, it is a 10mile round trip ride.

Jun
2
Sun
Salem, OR Attending Forest Grove Ranch Ride @ Forest Grove Ranch Ride
Jun 2 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
The annual 2023 FGRR Cherry Grove Prize Ride is on!
ITS FACEBOOK OFFICIAL!!!!
If you’ve been “all ears” waiting to hear news on the ride, they finally have it for you!
This year’s prize ride will be SUNDAY JUNE 2nd!!!
First rider out at 9, last rider out at NOON.
They will offer snacks and drinks for sale. They had a good year last year, but they’re still not ready to go full food mode.
Please come and join for a fun day of trail-riding and prize winning!!!!

Jun
17
Mon
Salem, OR Attending Perrydale Trails @ Perrydale Trails LLC
Jun 17 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Come ride the trails with us.

Jun
22
Sat
Abilene, TX- Trail Ride @ M. E. Flow’s Place
Jun 22 @ 9:00 am

Let try to beat the heat by riding out at 9am! We are in for a treat riding on M. E. Flow’s property in Stamford, TX. Please allow the time to arrive and tack up before 9:00. See y’all there!
Reach out to Liesa Kennedy for the address.

Jun
24
Mon
Abilene, TX- Trail Ride @ Kemper Ranch
Jun 24 @ 8:30 am

Let beat the heat and ride out early! Our very own Cowgirl, Annalise has offered to host a trail ride at her family ranch just outside Abilene. Please reach out for the exact address. All members welcome!

Jul
20
Sat
Abilene, TX- Trail Ride @ Barb Knight’s
Jul 20 @ 7:00 am

Join our Marvelous Mavericks for an early ride through shaded forest at Knight Arabians. Please reach our for the address.

Aug
9
Fri
Wylie, TX Attending 4 Pen Jackpot @ Hopkins County Civic Center
Aug 9 @ 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Anyone can participate in the 4Pen Jackpot so if you want to come out and ride with us let us know!  We will be happy to have you out there!

Aug
31
Sat
Wylie, TX – Ride at Big Mineral @ Big Mineral Equestrian Campl
Aug 31 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Summer is almost over! Time to get in one last trail ride before September starts! Join us at Big Mineral Equestrian Camp for a fun time on the trails.  Pack a lunch or snacks to bring with you on the trail.  Ride out by 10:00am

 

*event subject to change*

Sep
1
Sun
Wylie, TX – Ride at Lake Lavon @ Brockdale Trailhead
Sep 1 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Come join us for our first ride of FALL at Lake Lavon, Brockdale trailhead. Brockdale has ample parking, water trough for the horses, and a vault toilet on sight to use before our ride out. Bring a snack or lunch and come join us for lots of fun!

Sep
14
Sat
Wylie, TX – Boozy Slush Ride @ Picinic Area
Sep 14 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Now that Mother Nature isn’t trying to cook us, come join us for a fun ride to Boozy Slush, located in Lavon! We always have lots of fun and laughs on this ride.

**event is subject to change based on weather**

Sep
22
Sun
Salem, OR Attending Perrydale Trails @ Perrydale Trails LLC
Sep 22 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Come enjoy a Cowgirls Ride.

If you’ve never been you can check it out at https://www.perrydaletrails.com/

You will want to bring a Lunch!

Will be required to warm up your horse before riding.

Please let Marla know if you will be attending so she can let the facility know how many will be in attendance.

PLEASE NOTE: If you commit you will need to plan on attending. The facility may require a reservation fee as attendance has not been as planned in the past.

Sep
27
Fri
Wylie, TX Attending 4 Pen Jackpot @ Hopkins County Civic Center
Sep 27 @ 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Anyone can participate in this event so if you want to come out and ride let us know.  Covered arena, plenty of parking space.  If you don’t have anyone to ride with there will be plenty of us there to ride with you. Come on out and give it a try!

Sep
28
Sat
Wylie, TX – Donuts in Downtown McKinney @ McKinney Stables
Sep 28 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Come meet us at the McKinney Stables off 380 and come get donuts in downtown McKinney.

Meet us at 10:00am and be ready to ride out by 10:30am. We will ride to Donuts R More at 101 N. Mcdonald St. STE 101, McKinney, TX 75069.  After donuts, we will ride through downtown McKinney and enjoy the weather and the small town downtown atmosphere.

Sep
29
Sun
Abilene, TX- Trail Ride @ Abilene State Park Lake
Sep 29 @ 2:00 pm

Slip those boots on after church and join us for a ride around Lake Abilene!
Be sure to show a negative coggins and pay the $5 fee at the station.
Once you have your pass, you will U-turn back out to the highway and turn left. The lake entrance is on the right side 1 mile up the highway.
See y’all there!

Oct
13
Sun
Wylie, TX – Donuts in Downtown McKinney @ McKinney Stables
Oct 13 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Come meet us at the McKinney Stables off 380 and come get donuts in downtown McKinney.

Meet us at 10:00am and be ready to ride out by 10:30am. We will ride to Donuts R More at 101 N. Mcdonald St. STE 101, McKinney, TX 75069.  After donuts, we will ride through downtown McKinney and enjoy the weather and the small town downtown atmosphere.

Oct
19
Sat
Wylie, TX – W.E. Stampede Group Trail ride @ TRACE TRAILS
Oct 19 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am

Join us for the W.E. Stampede Trail Ride at Trace Trails in Athens, TX.  We will be meeting at the field at 9:30am.  Bring a cooler or sack lunch and we will eat either on the trail or when we are done.

$5 per person at time of entry.

*cash, check, or PayPal only*

**FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT WADE EARP THROUGHFACEBOOK MESSENGER**

*If you are riding one of Wade’s horses, please make arrangements with him ahead of time and be at the barn by 8:00am to help get ready and load.

*subject to change based on weather*

Oct
26
Sat
Abilene, TX- Attending TTCC Monster Mash @ Four Sisters Ranch
Oct 26 @ 12:00 pm – Oct 27 @ 6:00 pm

Join our 40 Something Cowgirls as members of Texas Trail Challenge Club spend a weekend testing their skills on miles of trails and obstacles. Please reach out to TTCC directly for reservations, TRCC memberships and fee information.

Nov
9
Sat
Abilene, TX- Attending TTCC Salute to the Troops @ C Bar Ranch
Nov 9 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Join our 40 Something Cowgirls as members of Texas Trail Challenge Club spend a weekend testing their skills on miles of trails and obstacles. Please reach out to TTCC directly for reservations, TRCC memberships and fee information.

Dec
31
Wed
Wylie, TX – New Year’s Eve Trail ride @ Big Mineral Equestrian Camp
Dec 31 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Let’s send off 2025 with a RIDE! Of course this is all planned with TEXAS weather in mind, so lets keep an eye on the weather and send 2024 off into the sunset with this RIDE!

Let’s meet at 9 AM and try to ride out by 10 AM.

Jan
1
Thu
Wylie, TX – New Year’s Day Trail ride @ Trace Trails
Jan 1 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Let’s start the New Year off right! Saddle up and join us at Trace Trails in Athens, TX.

meet at 9 AM and be ready to ride by 10 AM!