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Intro to reining, ranch riding, cow horse & herd work help.
Saturday – reining & ranch riding
Sunday – herd work & cow horse
15 spots available
call East Texas Stock Horse to reserve your spot: 903-440-0118
Lone Star Equine Solutions will be doing a private De-Spooking clinics just for 40SC. Limited spots available.
This clinic will cover horse physiology and psychology. Class time learning the physical attributes of the horse relating to equine vision. Mounted obstacles and sensory training with fire lines, smoke, canisters, gunfire, and more.
Cost: $100 or $115 if the clinic is relocated to a covered arena due to inclement weather. 8 hour day with lunch provided. $25 non-refundable deposit due at registration.
This clinic will be at your own pace and open to all skill levels and disciplines. You can walk your horse if you prefer.
Register with Michelle Daniels at 916-532-737
Mounted Certified Instructors: David & Terri Rogers, Brett Copin, & Lauren Milster
Come train with Doug Jordan on Thursday night!
session will consist of flag work and/ or a small number of cows.
**Space is limited. **
For more information please contact Amy Jordan (903) 456-2833 or [email protected]
We have been invited to ride at the Rafter L ranch.
Beautiful scenery and an obstacle course available too.
Clinic limited to 15 participants. Currently they have a waiting list. The instructors are from Rustic Farm.
Come train with Doug Jordan on Thursday night!
session will consist of flag work and/ or a small number of cows.
**Space is limited. **
For more information please contact Amy Jordan (903) 456-2833 or [email protected]
A great clinic that several of us has already participated in and will be going again. Come join us!
The clinic will cover horse physiology and psychology. Class time learning the physical attributes of the horse relating to equine vision. Mounted obstacle and sensory training with fire lines, smoke canisters, gunfire and more.
Cost: $100 or $115 if the clinic is relocated to a covered arena due to inclement weather (6hour day with lunch provided) $25 non-refundable deposit due at registration.
The clinic will be at your own pace and open to all skill levels and disciplines. You can walk your horse if you prefer.
Mounted Certified Instrustors: David and Terri Rogers, Brett Copin, and Lauren Milster
*NEGATIVE COGGINS REQUIRED*
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!
group training with Russ Carroll. **COST $150**
included:
- flag work
- cow work
- additional riding instruction
** This day comes only once every 4 years!** Lets get out and work some cows on this day!
Come work some cows with Doug Jordan on Thursday night!
session will consist of flag work and/ or a small number of cows.
**Space is limited. **
For more information please contact Amy Jordan (903) 456-2833 or [email protected]
** 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!
Come train with Doug Jordan on Thursday night!
session will consist of flag work and/ or a small number of cows.
**Space is limited. **
For more information please contact Amy Jordan (903) 456-2833 or [email protected]
This is a clinic ran by Matea Baabcock to help build your horse’s confidence and have fun. Learn the leadership skills needed to ger your horse crossing obstacles relaxed and willingly. You will find out how you as the rider can cultivate a strong focus and help de-spook your horse on all kinds of obstacles.
$500/rider for the weekend or $250/rider per day.
Early bird discount: Pay before February 1, 2024 and come for $400/rider for the weekend (non-refundable and non-transferable.)
Come on out! Arena is covered and plenty of parking available.
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*
Come train with Doug Jordan on Thursday night!
session will consist of flag work and/ or a small number of cows.
**Space is limited. **
For more information please contact Amy Jordan (903) 456-2833 or [email protected]
Time to learn how to work some cows with Buck Brannanman! Let’s show him what TEXAS COWGIRLS are made of! Bring your trusty mount and work those cows!
Cost is $750 per rider with $350 deposit.
- Horsemanship #1 will be held March 15, 2024 9am – Noon (There will be NO CATTLE at this time slot)
- Horsemanship #2 will be held March 15, 2024 1:30pm – 4:30pm
- Vaquero Riding will be held March 16, 2024 9am – Noon (There will be NO CATTLE at this time slot)
- Ranch Work will be held March 16, 2024 1:30pm – 4:30pm
- Skills test will be held March 17, 2024 9am – noon (There will be NO CATTLE at this time slot)
- Cattle work will be held March 17, 2024 1:30pm – 4:30pm
Horsemanship #1 is for the green horse and/or rider that is comfortable in a snaffle bit and needs continued work. There will be NO CATTLE at this time slot.
Horsemanship #2 is for the horse and rider team that is learning to use the hackamore and beyond. This time slot involves CATTLE and ranch roping.
In vaquero riding we will learn basic movements of the vaquero riding that is appropriate for horses from first level snaffle to experienced bridle horses. Hackamore trained horses are welome! There will be NO CATTLE at this time slot.
Ranch work clinic will be learning how to work the cows efficiently and effectively. This time slot involves CATTLE.
Come out and show off your teamwork skills that you learned this weekend with your trusty steed! There will be NO CATTLE at this time slot.
Lone Star Equine Solutions will be doing a private De-Spooking daytime/ nighttime clinic just for 40SC. Limited spots available.
This clinic will cover horse physiology and psychology. Class time learning the physical attributes of the horse relating to equine vision. Mounted obstacles and sensory training with fire lines, smoke, canisters, gunfire, and more.
Cost: $150 per horse with a $50 non-refundable deposit due at registration.
This clinic will be at your own pace and open to all skill levels and disciplines. You can walk your horse if you prefer.
Register with Michelle Daniels at 916-532-737
Mounted Certified Instructors: David & Terri Rogers, Brett Copin, & Lauren Milster
** PRIVATE CLINIC ** INVITATION ONLY
group training with Jim Oden. **COST $50**
included:
- flag work
- cow work
- additional riding instruction
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!
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*
** PRIVATE CLINIC ** INVITATION ONLY
group training with Russ Carroll. **COST $150**
included:
- flag work
- cow work
- additional riding instruction
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!
Come join us at the Texas Gay Rodeo Association’s Texas Tradition Rodeo! Our own Cowgirl Cheri Dupont will be competing for Ms Yellow Rose!
This event is sanctioned by International Gay Rodeo Association. They are a 501(c) 3 non-profit charitable organization.
- parking $5
- Saturday rodeo $15
- Sunday rodeo $15
*location and date is subject to change*
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.
Auditing cost is $20 per day or $50 for all 3 days. Bring your own chair, food, drink, notepad, and pen.
Riding spots are full.
More details to be provided by Olympic Chapter BCHW and post will be updated. Please check back here!
Camping is free on DNR land, but may need Discover Pass.
Here’s info on directions to, camping, and riding at BBQ Flats: https://hollyblogsheradventures.blogspot.com/2023/07/bruce-tropple-indian-camp-and-bbq-flats.html?fbclid=IwAR1wMdxxaU0jRvzaj5DFsEJe6GRtRzTx8xcNgcTYVMRG0hIjAM7xf7DVRco
Join our cowgirls at the Western Heritage Classic full of all kinds of entertainment! Food, rodeo, matched races, cook-offs, music and (my favorite) shopping!!!
Go any of these days for member points. Have fun!
De-spook clinics coming in May!! Taught by mounted patrol instructors. Covered arena, limited to 15 participants. Just a few spots left. Text your email address to 254-979-7433 to receive your registration packet. Stalls and limited hookups available.
Info copied from Rockin Wild Ranch’s Facebook post. Please contact them directly at the number listed above for more info. Flyer available on Facebook.
Deposit Fee of $100 is required to hold spot, due by midnight 5/4/2024, non-refundable. PayPal to [email protected]
Remaining payment of $100 plus $10 haul-in fee can be paid upon arrival.
Auditors welcome at $20 each. Carpooling encouraged due to parking limitations.
Maximum trailer size is 3-horse slant. No Shows will not be refunded. Bring your own lunch.
AM will cover basic dressage/flatwork foundation needed for WE and any discipline you ride. PM will cover select obstacles used in WE and proper way to execute them and how to link them together as when riding a course.
Please contact event personnel directly for details. Rockin Wild Ranch has posted their flyer for the event. Cost is $270. This is the advanced clinic. The basic clinic is required before participating in the advanced clinic. Text your e-mail address to 254-979-7433 for your registration packet.https://www.facebook.com/share/p/Q6ZAR3je5wbQQ5FX/?
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!
**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.
Michelle Fanning will teach ranch riding and reining patterns and how to better understand each maneuver found in these patterns.
Riders: $185 Non-refundable deposit of $85 due at time of registration
Auditors: $40
Snacks Provided
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.
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!
Be ready to ride out at 10:00 am. Boots or shoes highly recommended for all horses. Some logging gravel on the trail.
Trail is mostly flat and wide. Should be about 4 miles roundtrip.
We will plan to ride in the Grand Entry so come join us!!
Must be there ready to line up at 7:00 pm to participate in the Grand Entry. Rodeo starts at 7:30.
Tickets are $10/person and kids 5 and under are free. CASH only at the gate. No online ticket sales. There will be an ATM outside the gate if need be. However, if you participate in the Grand Entry your admission is FREE!!
We will be participating in full 40SC parade gear. This being: Pink button up 40SC blouse, straw hat, boots, jeans, and pink polo wraps or splint boots on front legs of your horses and if you have the 40SC saddle pad cover you may use that as well.
Join our Marvelous Mavericks for an early ride through shaded forest at Knight Arabians. Please reach our for the address.
Non-Member Clinic cost is $675, Rother Horsemanship membership cost is $505
Stall fee and arena fee are additional and separate
Come ride with us before the heat sets in at Parker Bowie, Iva sc. Shorter ride due to weather. Bring plenty of water. Meet at arena at 9:00 AM.
Staci and her husband, Hud, has offered a day of saddle fitting. Hud will go over general fit information for everyone and take questions. You may bring a horse for fitting, with either their stock (Purchase is not required or expected. They are doing this for informational/teaching purposes not sales) or you may get advice on a concern with the fit of your current saddle. Hud can work with individuals after the main presentation. If you plan to bring a horse, please let Staci know in advance so that they will know how many to expect. There is limited parking so maybe even plan to carpool if you can. You may contact Staci directly for more information at 816-536-4532.
Two classes: Groundwork or Riding $450 each class or $800 for both classes for all 3 days
Deposit of $225 per class is required to reserve a space. Balance due at start of clinic.
Auditors: $30 per day, 15 & under are free
Groundwork class: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Riding class: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Indoor stalls or temporary 12×12 outdoor pens available. Daily haul-in available.
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*
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!
It’s West Texas Fair and Rodeo Time!
Join us any of these days for fun rides, shopping, rodeo and fair food!
Details coming soon!!
Details coming soon. Once they release the info, updates will be made.
We do the grand entry every year so come join us!
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**