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Jan
1
Mon
Gainesville, TX Attending Black Eyed Pea Trail Ride @ Isle Du Bois @ Lake Ray Roberts
Jan 1 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Back Country Horsemen Of Texas are hosting this annual New Year’s Day Ride. You can come for the weekend or just the day. Bring a potluck dish to go with the black eyed peas for lunch. The only fee is for the park. If you’re staying overnight, make sure you make reservations in advance. Coggins are checked at the park entrance.

Jan
4
Thu
Thermopolis WY Open Riding in the barn @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Jan 4 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Open riding in the barn hosted by Kay Reese.

Jan
5
Fri
Thermopolis WY Obstacle Course @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Jan 5 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Obstacle course, poles, etc. hosted by Laura Patterson.

Jan
12
Fri
Gainesville, TX Monthly Roundup @ St Joe's Pizza
Jan 12 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

It’s Roundup time again Cowgirls! Let’s eat some really good pizza, have a drink, make merry and discuss all thinks horsey and plan some shenanigans to get into.

Jan
13
Sat
Thermopolis, WY Thermopolis Sorting Series @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Jan 13 @ 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
Thermopolis, WY Thermopolis Sorting Series @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Jan 13 @ 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
STEPHENVILLE TX – FWSS PARADE @ Fort Worth Stock show parade
Jan 13 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Parade starts at 11:oo am.  Plan accordingly.  Pink button down, pink scarf, black 40something jacket ,black felt hat black saddle pad, jeans and boots.

Jan
25
Thu
STEPHENVILLE TX Monthly roundup @ BJ Resturant
Jan 25 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Monthly roundup.  Dinner. Good chat.  50/50 raffle with an additional small prize.

Jan
27
Sat
STEPHENVILLE TX – FWSS GRAND ENTRY @ FWSS GRAND ENTRY
Jan 27 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Feb
1
Thu
Thermopolis WY Open Riding in the barn @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Feb 1 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Open riding in the barn hosted by Kay Reese.

Feb
4
Sun
Thermopolis WY HSC Barrel Racing @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Feb 4 @ 11:00 am

Time only’s at 11:00 – PeeWee, Open,Youth, Senior.

Feb
9
Fri
Gainesville, TX Monthly Roundup @ St Joe's Pizza
Feb 9 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Its Roundup time again! We had such a great time at St Joe’s Pizza in Gainesville we’re doing it again! Join to discuss shenanigans while we enjoy some good food and drink. Its BYOB there right now.

Feb
10
Sat
Thermopolis WY Thermopolis Sorting Series @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Feb 10 @ 9:00 am

Enter at 9:00 – Sort at 10:00

Warm heated arena.

Feb
11
Sun
Thermopolis WY String Art @ Hot Springs County Fair Building
Feb 11 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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
15
Thu
STEPHENVILLE TX Roundup @ Pasta Fina Rest.
Feb 15 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Please come join us for our monthly meeting / roundup.  Pasta Fina 6pm.  50/50 raffle for those that want to particpate.

Feb
18
Sun
Franklin, NC – Rescheduled to 2/18/24, Volunteer at Hot Mess Horse rescue @ Hot Mess Horse Rescue, Franklin Nc
Feb 18 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Volunteer Services for Hot Mess Horse and Animal Rescue – Cowgirls have been asked to assist with fencing and animal care. We are meeting at the rescue on Old Murphy Road. All materials are on site for the fence repair, which is needed to separate the horses from the cows, goats, and alpacas. Laura Thornton has offered to pay and declined payment since earning and fundraising for horse rescues is very difficult. We are honored to show cowgirl generosity and compassion to the owner and these deserving animals. We welcome cowgirls and their families to donate time and services to this amazing rescue in the heart of our community

Contact via Facebook Messenger

Laura Lewis Thornton

Shawna Ray

Tammy Stingone

Feb
23
Fri
Thermopolis WY Dennis Tryan Roping Clinic @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Feb 23 all-day
Feb
24
Sat
Franklin, NC – Chattahoochee-Oconee Nat’l Forest, Trail Ride @ Cannon Rd, parking, Chattahoochee Nat'l Forest
Feb 24 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

Trail ride at the back side of Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, exploring new areas and trails. Lady Splipper and Lake Russell trails are nestled amongst the beautiful foothills of Northeast Georgia. Meeting at the end of the road of Cannon Rd, which is just past Frady Branch Equine main trail parking.

*******: Directions: HWY 441 South towards Toccoa, turn left and then next left onto 17/365/123, go down to right light of HWY 184./123, then left just past Highway patrol station onto Hwy 184 go past Frady Branch’s main parking area about a mile to 2 miles and then we will turn right onto Cannon Rd and follow it down to end.
Call or text Tammy for info, directions, or questions 828-215-1059

 

Mar
1
Fri
Franklin, NC – Clemson Rodeo March 1st & 2nd @ T.Ed Garrison Arena
Mar 1 @ 8:00 pm – Mar 2 @ 11:30 pm

March 1st & 2nd, 8pm

Buy tickets online, link attached

20 dollars a ticket

Send a pic of yourself at rodeo to Tammy Stingone, Queen of the Franklin Chapter, 828-215-1059

26th Annual Easy Bend IPRA Spring Championship Rodeo Presented by Allan Quinn & EASY BEND RODEO CO

Join us for a night of EXCITEMENT and FUN for the entire FAMILY

IPRA World Championship Livestock and Contestants compete for their chance to qualify for a spot at the International Finals Rodeo!!

Pro Rodeo Funnyman of the year nominee and National Finals Rodeo Barrelman – Rockin’ Robbie Hodges!!

Trick Rider /Trick Shooter- Sophie Duch!

Mar
2
Sat
Franklin, NC – Frady Branch – Trail Ride @ Frady Branch Trail Head, Chattahoochee National Forest
Mar 2 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Day trail ride at Frady Branch – Chattahoochee National Forest, Toccoa, Ga. – 14.5 miles of trails and four separate loops to explore. Meet at the trailhead parking area at 10 am. There is a

$ 5-a-day use fee which you can buy a yearly pass from USDA Forest Service. Bring lunch, snacks, and drinks.  See ya on the trail

Gainesville, TX Attending LRRETA Monthy Trail Ride @ Lake Ray Roberts Jordan Park
Mar 2 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Enjoy a leisurely ride around beautiful Lake Ray Roberts. Wear green!

Thermopolis, WY Sip and Paint Headstall @ VFW
Mar 2 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Sign up online at Heart Mountain Trading Post.

Mar
7
Thu
Franklin, NC – Standing Indian Trail Ride @ Cannon Rd, parking, Chattahoochee Nat'l Forest
Mar 7 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Meet at Hurricane Creek Parking Area at 10am, and we will ride out up Hurrican Creek or to Albert Mountain. Bring plenty of drinks, snacks, luft, and horsey treats.  Standing Indian National FOrest is off Hwy 64 Between Franklin and Hayesville. Contact Tammy for any questions

Thermopolis WY Open Riding @ HSC Fairgrounds
Mar 7 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Mar
8
Fri
Gainesville, TX Monthly Roundup @ County Seat Kitchen & Cocktails
Mar 8 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Its Roundup time! We’re trying a new place in a favorite old location! Join us for drinks, dinner, and chatting about all things horsey! Bring $2 for the raffle and ideas for some fun trouble to get into.

Mar
9
Sat
Thermopolis WY Thermopolis Sorting Series @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Mar 9 all-day

Enter at 9:00 – Sort at 10:00.

Warm heated arena.

Thermopolis, WY Thermopolis Sorting Series @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Mar 9 @ 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
Franklin, NC – Eastonelle Horse & Tack Sale @ Eastonelle Sale Barn, Toccoa Ga.
Mar 9 @ 6:00 pm – 11:30 pm

Eastonelle Tack Sale & Horse Auction.

Tack Sale starts at 5pm

Horse Sale Auction starts at 7pm

Restaurant onsite, they have the best burgers in town. Bring hubby & the kids and enjoy a night out

Mar
10
Sun
Thermopolis WY HSC Barrel Racing @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Mar 10 @ 11:00 am

Time Onlys start at 11

Mar
16
Sat
Franklin NC – Round Up Meeting @ Cupboard Cafe
Mar 16 @ 8:00 am – 8:30 am

Meeting at the Alumni Building before we start coggins clinic over at Fairgrounds. Please bring your suggestions and ideas for rides, camping trips, summer horse swimming, and Christmas parties. I truly want to set up a Christmas gathering date at this meeting. And I want to discuss the amazing success our chapter has had and the positive impacts we are making in our community.

 

 

STEPHENVILLE TX = Dublin Tx St. Patricks parade @ Dublin Tx Saint Patricks Parade
Mar 16 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Time to bling green!

Franklin, NC – 3rd Annual Macon County Coggins Clinic @ Macon County Fairgrounds
Mar 16 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

3rd Annual Coggins clinic for Macon and surrounding counties. Dr. Jessica Scruggs, DVM will provide services. cowgirls will assistance to horse owners and Dr. Jessica. will assist with paperwork and handling of horses.

Mar
19
Tue
Franklin, NC – MCHA meeting
Mar 19 @ 6:00 pm – 8:45 pm

Macon County Horse Association meeting.  The general meeting begins at 7 pm, all cowgirl members will meet at the Alumni building

Mar
23
Sat
Thermopolis WY Confidence Course Clinic @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Mar 23 @ 9:00 am – Mar 24 @ 4:00 pm
Franklin, NC – Fants Grove, Butch Kennedy Trailhead @ Fants Grove
Mar 23 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Fants Grove, Clemson
Butch Kennedy Trailhead parking lot, behind arena
Meet at 8am at Chevron stateline, then head over to SC to Buck Kennedy Trailhead horse parking lot
Bring coggins
Bring drinks, lunch, snacks, & horsey treats
Gainesville, TX Trail Ride @ Hickory Creek WMA @ Hickory Creek WMA (4 Corners)
Mar 23 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Hickory Creek WMA is a beautifully rugged, fun place to ride. The trails are now well marked and clear. You DO need a conservation pass to ride there, unless you already have an OK hunting or fishing license.

Mar
28
Thu
Franklin, NC – Cannon Rd Ride @ Cannon Rd, Chattahoochee National Forest
Mar 28 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Day trail ride off Cannon Rd & FR 92E- Chattahoochee National Forest, Toccoa, Ga. –  meet at 10am, saddle up and head out exploring the endless trails, waterfalls,  and forest roads. Bring lunch, snacks, and water. Dogs allowed in this area. Trails are easy and shoes not needed here.

STEPHENVILLE TX – Team penning / sorting practice @ Val Tamme Ranch = Stephenville Tx
Mar 28 @ 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Team sorting practice / team penning practice and lessons.  no number of horses or time. Covered arena.

STEPHENVILLE TX – MONTHLY ROUND UP @ Fuzzie's tacos
Mar 28 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Mar
30
Sat
Gainesville, TX Trail Maintenance @ Big Mineral @ Big Mineral Equestrian Camp
Mar 30 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Jump on your horse or mule and have some fun while also helping to maintain the trails at Big Mineral. Bring some loppers and a snack. Big Mineral is a pretty rugged ride with some fairly steep hills. Its not rocky though and your steed can go barefoot. Also, theres no fee to ride there.

Franklin, NC – Whetstone Day Ride @ Whetstone Rocky Gap, parking area
Mar 30 @ 10:30 am – 5:00 pm

Meet at Whetstone parking area at 10:30, we’ll saddle up ride out to Adeline and possibly cross river if super low, if not we’ll make loop and go out through Spring house, climb the ridge and head back to parking area. 5 to 6 hr ride so bring food, lunch, snacks, and a lot of water. Trails are easy to moderate in difficulty.

Call or message me or Lynda Palmet for info.

Mar
31
Sun
Franklin, NC – Willis Knob @ Earls Ford , Willis Knob
Mar 31 @ 10:30 am – 4:00 pm

Meet at Whetstone Parking lot at 10:30, we’ll cross the river at Earls Ford into Georgia and ride entire big loop on Georgia side. We’ll follow river trail from Adeline and back down to Earls for crossing back over river back into South Carolina and back to parking area. Bring tons of snacks, lunch, and water. Shoes recommended on Ga side, trails are easy to moderate difficulty.

Call me or Lynda for Info

Apr
4
Thu
Franklin, NC – Nantahala Natl Forest Big Indian Trail @ Nantahala Forest
Apr 4 @ 10:30 am – 6:30 pm

Meet at Hurricane Creek Parking Area at 10am, and we will ride out across creek jump on Big Indian Trail. Bring your chainsaws and hand saws. This will be first ride since winter storms. Bring saddles with water and food.

Nantahala National Forest is off Hwy 64 Between Franklin and Hayesville. Contact Tammy for any questions

Apr
5
Fri
Thermopolis, WY Dummy Roping at Vivian’s @ Harvey Arena
Apr 5 @ 11:00 am – 2:30 pm

Park at 622 E Sunnyside and ride down the hill to the arena by the river.

STEPHENVILLE TX – Get away weekend to Train Robber Ranch @ Train Robber Ranch
Apr 5 @ 1:00 pm – Apr 7 @ 2:00 pm

Weekend trip – get away.  Horses, games, food and fun.  Cost approx. $100 plus for the weekend.  Food and personals not included.

Apr
6
Sat
Gainesville,TX Attending Celebration Of Life Trail Ride for Peggie Redhorse Kimberlins @ TADRA @ LBJ Grasslands
Apr 6 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

We’re honoring the life of a great Cowgirl. We’ll be having her favorite trail ride lunch after, bologna sandwiches. I think someone is smoking a bologna. So bring a potluck dish to share.

Apr
13
Sat
Gainesville, TX Ada Mule Sale @ Pontotoc County Agri-Plex
Apr 13 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Saturday sale starts at 9 am with wagons, trailers, antiques, & farm equipment. Consignment mules start an hour after that. If anyone is interested in more, Thursday @ 4pm is a trail competition & Friday is the tack sale

Thermopolis WY Thermopolis Sorting Series @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Apr 13 @ 9:00 am

Enter at 9:00 – Sort at 10:00.

Warm heated arena.

Thermopolis, WY Thermopolis Sorting Series @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Apr 13 @ 9:00 am – 5:30 pm