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Jan
28
Sun
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
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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May
11
Sat
Stanton, TX attending Shenandoah Bar M Ranch Open House @ Shenandoah Bar M Ranch
May 11 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Shenandoah Bar M Ranch welcomes the cowgirls to visit the Ranch during the Shenandoah Bar M open house event.

Beginning at 9:00 a.m., the public is invited to tour the facility during which time a light breakfast will be provided.  Tours of the property will be given.  We will ride at 12:00.  As a group, we can decide whether to do an arena ride, obstacle course, trail ride, or all three!

May
17
Fri
Green River, Wyoming – Attending Jim Hicks Clinic
May 17 @ 7:30 pm – May 19 @ 8:30 pm

Jim welcomes both western & english riders.  Whether your horse is under saddle or still in the ground work stages of training, Jim is very well versatile and knowledgeable.

Come prepared to answer the question, “What do you want to learn/work on?”  Jim wants to help you with your goals and that is why he does one hour one-on-one sessions.

A one hour session with your horse is $160.

If you chose not to bring a horse there is a $25 per day audit fee.  Clinic participants are welcome to audit all riders sessions at no additional charge.

Sessions start at 9am and go until 5pm, with a one hour lunch break from noon to 1pm.

Participants must prepay in advance to reserve their spot.

May
18
Sat
Green River, Wyoming – Attending Confidence Clinic @ Sweetwater County Events Complex
May 18 @ 8:00 am – May 19 @ 6:00 pm

Green River 40 Something Cowgirl, Kari Moneyhun, has teamed up with Sara Lowe of Sagebrush Training to offer a two-day confidence clinic focusing on ranch and trail obstacles.  These clinic are fun, encouraging, and full of laughter.  Sagebrush Sara works on building each rider up and strengthening your relationship with your horse.

Cost is $400 for the two day clinic.  Current 40 Something Cowgirl members get a 10% discount!

SPACE IS LIMITED

Pre-register by 5/1/24, $200 non-refundable deposit is required.  Remainder due one week before the event.

To register call/text Kari Moneyhun at 206-819-5274

Jun
29
Sat
Stanton, TX Attending Give ’em the Gate Mini-Clinic @ Shenandoah Bar M Ranch
Jun 29 @ 9:00 am

Have you always struggled to get your horse to work a gate?  Is your horse seasoned at working a gate, but has gotten impatient or pushy?  Is your horse great at working a gate, but you would like to add a little finesse?  Join this free mini-clinic to add a some swag to your style!

Jul
27
Sat
Stanton, TX Attending Take the Lead Mini-Clinic @ Shenandoah Bar M Ranch
Jul 27 @ 9:00 am
A clinic for all levels:
– Want to try loping in a controlled environment?
– Want to build your confidence about loping?
– Want to learn your leads and how to pick them up?
– Want to learn how to know which lead you are on without looking?
– Want to learn to help your horse be more balanced at the lope?
– Want to hang out and ride in a relaxed space?
Come out to this FREE mini-clinic!

Aug
31
Sat
Stanton, TX Attending Take the Lead Free Mini-Clinic Part 2 @ Shenandoah Bar M Ranch
Aug 31 @ 9:00 am
So many people reached out last time and said they were interested that we are bringing it back in August!
A clinic for all levels:
– Want to try loping in a controlled environment?
– Want to build your confidence about loping?
– Want to learn your leads and how to pick them up?
– Want to learn how to know which lead you are on without looking?
– Want to learn to help your horse be more balanced at the lope?
– Want to hang out and ride in a relaxed space?

Come out to this FREE mini-clinic!

Sep
20
Fri
Green River, Wyoming – Attending Jim Hicks Clinic
Sep 20 @ 8:00 am – Sep 22 @ 6:00 pm

Jim welcomes both western & english riders.  Whether your horse is under saddle or still in the ground work stages of training, Jim is very well versatile and knowledgeable.

Come prepared to answer the question, “What do you want to learn/work on?”  Jim wants to help you with your goals and that is why he does one hour one-on-one sessions.

A one hour session with your horse is $160.

If you chose not to bring a horse there is a $25 per day audit fee.  Clinic participants are welcome to audit all riders sessions at no additional charge.

Sessions start at 9am and go until 5pm, with a one hour lunch break from noon to 1pm.

Participants must prepay in advance to reserve their spot.

 

Friday Hours:   9am – 6pm

Sat & Sun Hours:  8am-6pm

Sep
21
Sat
Green River, Wyoming – Connie Combs Barrel Clinic @ Sweetwater County Events Complex - Indoor Arena
Sep 21 @ 7:30 am – Sep 22 @ 5:00 pm

Learn from one of the sport’s best, Connie Combs.

Connie’s accolades include:

*7x NFR Qualifier

*3x World Champion

*WPRA World Champion

*Record Holder 6 NFRs Never hitting a barrel (60 runs total)

*Trained 4 NFR Horses

*Trained Winning Futurity Horses

*Developed Saddles & Tack

*40+ years Teaching

 

Connie works with participants at each of their levels, both horse & Rider.  In the clinic there will be learning/drills both of foot & horseback.

 

Stanton, TX Attending Horsemanship Clinic with Magen Allen @ Shenandoah Bar M Ranch
Sep 21 @ 9:00 am – Sep 22 @ 2:00 pm

Trainer Magen Allen will be coming to Shenandoah Bar M Ranch for a special 2-day clinic. Magen is a true all-around trainer with a background in everything from ranch, roping, barrels, and reining to western pleasure, English, and jumping. She is a Reserve World Champion with multiple other top 5 placings.

The clinic will be a general horsemanship clinic focusing on the goals of the individual riders. The cost of this 2 day clinic will be $200 or $40 to audit. Space is limited to 15 riders. Hurry to secure your spot with a $100 deposit now!

Space available for over night boarding.

Oct
12
Sat
Forsyth GA Carson James Horsemanship Clinic in Covington @ Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center Newton County Agriculture Center
Oct 12 @ 8:00 am – Oct 13 @ 5:00 pm

NEW  DATE FOR WORKSHOP:  Oct 12-13 2024  May be an image of 1 person, horse and text that says '100% VORK HARD TO GET GOOD. THEN WORK HARD TO GET BETTER. OCT 12 AT 8AM -OCT 13 AT 5PM CARSON JAMES HORSEMANSHIP CLINIC Public. Event by Donna Smith and GA Carson Interested Going Home Video Friends Marketplace Notifications Menu'

Enjoy a fantastic weekend working with Carson James! Come see why Carson is considered to be one of the few with a ‘total package’ approach. He says, “Horsemanship is the one and only method that will work for every horse.” Learn how to adjust your ask and timing, better read your horse, get to your horse’s mind, and improve your relationship to obtain better results. Learn techniques to deal with most any problem and how to avoid them. Come laugh, meet new friend and become a better horseman, all while spending a weekend with your horse! What could be better?

Two days of hands-on small group sessions both groundwork and mounted.

■DATE: Oct 12-13, 2024  8am – 5pm (horse time)

■LOCATION:
Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center
Newton County Agriculture Center
720 FFA FHA Camp Rd, Covington, GA 30014

■PARTICIPANT: $750
▪︎ All Participants that have paid at least $750 by deadline (TBD) will receive a FREE Weekend Stall AND a FREE Dinner with Carson IF we have at least 15 participants paid in full by the Final Deadline. (Grab a friend and team up!)

▪︎Final Deadline: ALL FEES AND OPTIONAL PAYMENTS dates TBD.

Participant Form – Please copy for each person and return via mail or email [email protected]

■AUDITOR: Pre-paid Auditors accepted through date TBD.
▪︎Pre-paid fee is $25/day per person.

☆This year we are also opening the opportunity for Pre-paid Auditors to join us for our Dinner with Carson! See Additional Information below.
▪︎Fee at the Clinic $30/day

Auditor Form – Please copy for each person and return via mail or email [email protected]

■CONTACT INFORMATION: Please contact Elizabeth Waelde or Donna Smith for more information or questions:

▪︎Email – [email protected]

▪︎Phone – Elizabeth (706) 819-8047 – leave voice-mail or text
– Donna (706) 818-0772 – text only

■ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

▪︎Gates open for clinic at 7am. Clinic starts at 8am.

▪︎Final Deadline for receipt of ALL FEES TBD.

▪︎​All fees are non-refundable, but they are transferable.

▪︎​All dogs must be under control at all times.

▪︎A Silent Auction will be held each day.

▪︎ Stall Fee: $35/Weekend Includes 3 bags of shavings. Additional bags $8/each.

▪︎​Food-
☆Lunch will be available on site for Participants through pre-orders only. $8 per meal and must be paid by TBD.  There are eating places nearby for those wishing other options.

☆Dinner with Carson: Our Saturday night Dinner will be open to ALL Pre-paid PARTICIPANTS AND AUDITORS. Participants & their companion $20 each, Auditors $25 each. Fees must be received by TBD date.

​Lodging-
◇Bunkhouse lodging is available on site but space is very limited. Four bunks per room. Bring your own linens. $20/per person- per night.

◇Dry Camping – generators are welcome. $25/night

◇Hotels are available nearby in Covington, GA or Jackson, GA,

■​PAYMENT available through Zelle, Cash App, Check or Money Order.

Nov
16
Sat
Forsyth GA Workshop on Basic Riding Fundamentals led by Haylee Goolsby on Nov 16th at Raise a Glass Ranch in Forsyth @ Raise a Glass Ranch
Nov 16 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

  

Hope all can attend this great workshop (Basic Riding Fundamentals) with Haylee Goolsby over at Raise a Glass Ranch in Forsyth GA.  Our very own 40 Something Cowgirl – Wendy Deini-Pruden  – will be hosting and assisting this event.  Workshop will be held on November 16th from 10:00 till 4:00.  Get your deposit in early to reserve your spot! Detailed information will be posted later.