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Jun
3
Sat
Green River, Wyoming – Attending 36th Annual Overland Stage Stampede Rodeo @ Green River Arena
Jun 3 @ 6:00 pm – Jun 4 @ 10:00 pm

Kick summer off with an evening of rodeo action.  From the classic event of bareback riding, saddle bronc, the fan favorite of bull riding, the pretty gals and fast horses of barrel racing and all the timed events as well.

Gates open at 6pm and rodeo action kicks off at 7pm.

 

 

Green River, Wyoming – Attending 37th Annual Overland Stage Stampede Rodeo @ Green River Arena
Jun 3 @ 6:00 pm – Jun 4 @ 10:00 pm

Kick summer off with an evening of rodeo action.  From the classic event of bareback riding, saddle bronc, the fan favorite of bull riding, the pretty gals and fast horses of barrel racing and all the timed events as well.

Gates open at 6pm and rodeo action kicks off at 7pm.

 

 

Jul
29
Sat
Green River, Wyoming – Attending Red Desert Roundup Rodeo @ Sweetwater County Events Complex - Main Grandstands
Jul 29 @ 6:00 pm – Jul 30 @ 10:30 pm

Enjoy rodeo action at the professional level at the Red Desert Roundup PRCA Rodeo.

From the classic events of Saddle Bronc , bareback, the fan favorite of bull riding, and the pretty girls & fast horses of barrel racing.  Don’t forget the classic timed events of team roping, steer wrestling, and calf roping.

Pre Show events may vary but they usually have mutton busting, teen cash scramble, and the adult cash scramble.

Green River, Wyoming – Attending Red Desert Roundup Rodeo @ Sweetwater County Events Complex - Main Grandstands
Jul 29 @ 6:00 pm – Jul 30 @ 10:30 pm

Enjoy rodeo action at the professional level at the Red Desert Roundup PRCA Rodeo.

From the classic events of Saddle Bronc , bareback, the fan favorite of bull riding, and the pretty girls & fast horses of barrel racing.  Don’t forget the classic timed events of team roping, steer wrestling, and calf roping.

Pre Show events may vary but they usually have mutton busting, teen cash scramble, and the adult cash scramble.

Jan
13
Sat
Green River, Wyoming – Attending Sweetwater Ranch Sort Club Jackpot #1 @ Sweetwater County Events Complex - Indoor Arenax
Jan 13 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Classes as follows:

Open Class$35 per run – Pick 1, draw 1 – Enter 3 times or draw 6

#4 Class – $30 per run – Pick 1, draw 1 – Enter 3 times or draw 6

Ranch Hand – $25 per run

1 on 5 – $45 – 1 run

Total Sort – $75 – if time allows

All Classes 65% Payback

Youth 12 & under – $15 100% Payback 3 Ride limit

All entries must be paid in cash NO CHECKS

 Membership Fees: 

*Family (within household): $150

*Single: $100

Jackpot entries: 8:30am – 9:30am

Jackpot starts @10am

Big Spring TX First Ride of the Year…. @ Moss Lake
Jan 13 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Come out and join us for our first ride of the year. Moss Lake has trails for all level of riders.  One of our favorite go to places to ride.  If weather is permitting.  All are welcome

Jan
23
Tue
Big Spring TX Monthly Round-Up
Jan 23 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Come join us for our monthly gathering,  we will discuss past events and plan future adventures.  Location is yet to be determined, but will be decided soon.  All are welcome

Jan
25
Thu
Green River, Wyoming – Attending Wyoming Paint & Create @ Santa Fe Southwest Grill
Jan 25 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

**********Limited space so please get your tickets purchased**********

Join in the fun of instructed painting of your own “Gnome”.  The $35 ticket includes: 2.5 hours of painting, a 16×20 stretched canvas to take home, your own easel to your on, paint, brushes, and aprons.  Also included will help from the art instructor so you can go home loving your new art piece.  Don’t forget get some great music.  Food and drinks available at your own expense.

If you plan on attending, you do have to purchase a ticket.  Tickets can be purchased through wyopaintandcreate.com

If you have issues at checkout when purchasing you ticket, please call or text (630) 567-1078

Jan
27
Sat
Big Spring TX Ride at Little Sister Ashelys @ Little Sister Ashley Luces House
Jan 27 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Come out and ride with us as we explore Little Sister Ashleys half section.  Bring your own beverages and snacks…  Weather permitting.  All are welcome

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
1
Thu
Big Spring TX Attending Grand Opening @ VA Hospital
Feb 1 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Come out  and join in on the celebration at the VA Hospital in Big Spring.  The new community center on the VA campus is done and we were invited to attend.  All Cowgirls are welcome.  Pink button down shirts please… Hats optional as we will be inside.

Feb
7
Wed
Big Spring TX Tattoo Day @ Mom and Pops Tattoo Shop
Feb 7 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Come on over to the tattoo shop and get some ink done.  We will have several Cowgirls coming in for new tattoos as well as some touch-ups..  All are welcome…

Feb
10
Sat
Green River, Wyoming – Attending Sweetwater Ranch Sort Club Jackpot #2 @ Sweetwater County Events Complex - Indoor Arenax
Feb 10 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Classes as follows:

Open Class$35 per run – Pick 1, draw 1 – Enter 3 times or draw 6

#4 Class – $30 per run – Pick 1, draw 1 – Enter 3 times or draw 6

Ranch Hand – $25 per run

1 on 5 – $45 – 1 run

Total Sort – $75 – if time allows

All Classes 65% Payback

Youth 12 & under – $15 100% Payback 3 Ride limit

All entries must be paid in cash NO CHECKS

 Membership Fees: 

*Family (within household): $150

*Single: $100

Jackpot entries: 8:30am – 9:30am

Jackpot starts @10am

Feb
14
Wed
Big Spring TX Valentine Bingo at the VA @ VA Hospital
Feb 14 @ 11:30 am – 2:00 pm

Come join in on the fun at the VA with some bingo and a Valentines Day Party…. All are welcome.  We will meet up and decorate before the guys get there for bingo.  Pink button downs please…. All are welcome… Contact Terri for all the details…

Feb
16
Fri
Big Spring TX Ride at San Angelo State Park @ San Angelo State Park, North Concho area
Feb 16 @ 3:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Come out and join us as we ride at another one of our favorite places.  Trails for all levels of riders… Will have a pot luck dinner on Saturday.  Weather permitting… All are welcome.

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
20
Tue
Big Spring TX Monthly Round Up @ Dragon China Buffet
Feb 20 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Come join us for some good food and great company.  We will discuss past events and plan future adventures.  All are welcome…

Feb
24
Sat
Big Spring TX Attending Annual Coggins Clinic @ Howard County Youth Horseman Arena
Feb 24 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

It’s that time of year… Coggins and vaccines will be offered.  Come out and help support the Howard County Youth Horseman Club… Please call or text 806-786-7122 and reserve a spot…  All are encouraged and welcomed..

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
Big Spring TX Attending Annual Gem and Mineral Show @ Howard County Fair Barns
Mar 2 @ 9:00 am – Mar 3 @ 5:00 pm

Come on out to the 55th Annual Gem and Mineral Show… Always a great time.  Vendors, food, and lots of amazing rocks… Fun for the whole family.. All are welcome.. Just take a picture of you there and send it to Terri….

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

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

Mar
8
Fri
Big Spring TX Attending Rattlesnake Round-Up @ Nolan County Coliseum
Mar 8 @ 7:00 am – Mar 10 @ 5:00 pm

Come join us at the 66th Annual Worlds Largest Rattlesnake Round-up…  Even if you don’t like snakes, it’s always a great weekend.  All kinds of information about the nasty death noodles, but also, all kinds of vendors and food… Again, a fun, informative family weekend… All are welcome…If you go, just take a picture of you there and send it to Terri….

Mar
9
Sat
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
14
Thu
Big Spring TX Horse Day at the VA @ VA Hospital
Mar 14 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Calling all Cowgirls, We are bringing our horses to the VA hospital for some outside  therapy for our favorite group of veterans.  If you are interested, please only bring a CALM horse…  The horses will be groomed, walked out and loved on, no riding.  ALL Cowgirls are encouraged to join us, especially if you are not bringing a horse, we need hands on the ground.. Please wear pink button downs, hats optional…We will park in the back west end parking lot…

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.

 

 

Green River, Wyoming – Attending Sweetwater Ranch Sort Club Jackpot #3 @ Sweetwater County Events Complex - Indoor Arenax
Mar 16 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Classes as follows:

Open Class$35 per run – Pick 1, draw 1 – Enter 3 times or draw 6

#4 Class – $30 per run – Pick 1, draw 1 – Enter 3 times or draw 6

Ranch Hand – $25 per run

1 on 5 – $45 – 1 run

Total Sort – $75 – if time allows

All Classes 65% Payback

Youth 12 & under – $15 100% Payback 3 Ride limit

All entries must be paid in cash NO CHECKS

 Membership Fees: 

*Family (within household): $150

*Single: $100

Jackpot entries: 8:30am – 9:30am

Jackpot starts @10am

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.

Big Spring TX Pasture Ride at Little Sisters @ Ashley Luces House
Mar 16 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Come join us as we explore more of Little Sister Ashleys property.   Please bring a sack lunch or snacks and your favorite beverage…  All are welcome…

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

Big Spring TX Monthly Round Up @ Cowgirl Tammys House
Mar 19 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Come join us for our monthly meeting at Cowgirl Tammys house.  We will discuss past events and plan future adventures.  Cowgirl Tammy is gonna cook dinner, so please feel free to bring a beverage and or a dessert… All are welcome

Mar
23
Sat
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
Big Spring TX Ride at Moss Lake @ Moss Lake
Mar 23 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Come out and join us at one of our favorite spots to ride. Trails available for all level of riders… Weather should cooperate, so ride out at noon.  Please feel free to bring a snack or lunch and your favorite beverage… All are welcome

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.

Mar
30
Sat
Big Spring Tx Attending Sorting Series
Mar 30 @ 9:00 am – 9:15 am

Come out and join in on the fun at the start of this sorting series for 2024… Text entries available the Friday before the event from 8am-6pm… Series runs from from March thru August. Finals in August.  Pays 1st-3rd places.  20$ per run. Pick and draws up to 8 runs.  Open and novice classes and youth will be available if enough riders.  Prizes at the finals: 1st Open-saddle, 2nd Open-buckle, 3rd Open-breast collar.  1st Novice-buckle, 2nd Novice-buckle, 3rd Novice-breast collar..  All are welcome

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.

Big Spring TX Ride at Cowgirl Karlas House @ Cowgirl Karlas House
Mar 30 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Come out and join us at Cowgirl Karlas house… Practice obstacles in the arena, or go for a trail ride, or both… Please bring your favorite beverage…  All are welcome..

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
3
Wed
Green River, Wyoming – Attending Paint & Create “Highland Cow” @ Santa Fe Southwest Grill
Apr 3 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Enjoy an evening of painting a “Highland Cow”.  There are two nights available Wednesday April 3rd or Thursday April 5th, your choice.

Painting starts at 6pm and runs until 8:30pm.

The $35 class fee includes:  2.5 hours of painting with an instructor, 16 x 20 stretched canvas that you get to take home, your own easel to work on, all the paint and brushes needed, along with an apron.  Don’t worry they have stencils and the instructor is available to help as well.  Don’t forget to bring some extra cash for drinks and food.

Be sure to reserve your spot now as space is limited.

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

Green River, Wyoming – Attending Paint & Create “Highland Cow” @ Santa Fe Southwest Grill
Apr 4 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Enjoy an evening of painting a “Highland Cow”.  There are two nights available Wednesday April 3rd or Thursday April 5th, your choice.

Painting starts at 6pm and runs until 8:30pm.

The $35 class fee includes:  2.5 hours of painting with an instructor, 16 x 20 stretched canvas that you get to take home, your own easel to work on, all the paint and brushes needed, along with an apron.  Don’t worry they have stencils and the instructor is available to help as well.  Don’t forget to bring some extra cash for drinks and food.

Be sure to reserve your spot now as space is limited.

Apr
12
Fri
Big Spring TX Weekend in San Angelo @ San Angelo State Park, North Concho Area
Apr 12 @ 12:00 pm – Apr 14 @ 12:00 pm

Come  out and join us at San Angelo State Park before the heat gets here…  Trails for all level of riders.  Bring your favorite dish for Saturday night pot luck dinner…  All are welcome..

Apr
13
Sat
Green River, Wyoming – Attending Sweetwater Ranch Sort Club Jackpot #4 @ Sweetwater County Events Complex - Indoor Arenax
Apr 13 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Classes as follows:

Open Class$35 per run – Pick 1, draw 1 – Enter 3 times or draw 6

#4 Class – $30 per run – Pick 1, draw 1 – Enter 3 times or draw 6

Ranch Hand – $25 per run

1 on 5 – $45 – 1 run

Total Sort – $75 – if time allows

All Classes 65% Payback

Youth 12 & under – $15 100% Payback 3 Ride limit

All entries must be paid in cash NO CHECKS

 Membership Fees: 

*Family (within household): $150

*Single: $100

Jackpot entries: 8:30am – 9:30am

Jackpot starts @10am

Franklin, NC – Robbinsville Community Coggins Clinic @ Midway Tire & Automotive
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Robbinsville Community Coggins clinic for Graham and surrounding counties. Dr. Jessica Scruggs, DVM will provide services. cowgirls will assistance horse owners and Dr. Jessica.  We provide all advertising, forms, chairs, canopies, and tables, and will assist with paperwork and handling of horses. Bring your big trailers for comfort and bathroom facilities.  This is another community volunteer project so I hope all you cowgirls can come. Please wear your Cowgirls shirts or pink shirts to represent out 40SC chapter

This clinic will be in a large parking lot at Midway Tire and Automotive 185 Sweetwater Rd, Robbinsville, NC

 

We will meet at Hot Spot in Franklin or New Ingles and convoy over the mountains.

Please contact me or Lynda for details

Apr
14
Sun
Franklin, NC – Albert Mntn @ Tsali Recreational Area
Apr 14 @ 10:30 am – 5:30 pm

Meet at Hurricane Creek campground – we will ride up to Albert Mountain.Bring lunch, snack and drinks, don’t forget bring collapsible bowl & water for dogs & horses.  Trail dogs allowed, easy to moderate trail because of altitude changes. Footing firm packed old forest road

Apr
16
Tue
Franklin, NC – MCHA meeting
Apr 16 @ 6:30 pm – 9:15 pm

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

Apr
19
Fri
Green River, Wyoming – Sweetwater County High School Rodeo @ Sweetwater County Events Complex - Indoor Arena
Apr 19 @ 9:00 am – 7:00 pm

Come out and support the up and coming rodeo athletes of Wyoming as they compete for a spot on the state team and attend the national rodeo later this summer.  Rodeo action will start on Friday April 19th at 9am with the athletes of the Junior High division.  The High School events will be on Saturday & Sunday, April 20 & 21.  Saturday evening will also feature a rough stock performance.

All events will take place at the indoor arena at the events complex.

Apr
20
Sat
Franklin NC – Round Up Meeting @ Cupboard Cafe
Apr 20 @ 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.

 

 

Franklin, NC – Macon County Horse Association Fun Show @ Macon County Fairgrounds
Apr 20 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Macon County Horse Association Spring Fun Show. 10 a.m. at Fairgrounds.  There will be all the normal fun show activities plus speed events. Come out and play with your horses and challenge yourself with these fun games. There will be a concession stand with food & drinks so remember to bring cash. I would suggest lawn chairs, coolers with water & drink, snacks, and plenty of stuffed hay bags. You can even bring pop-up shade tents..  contact me or Lynda for info and/or directions. If you need a ride and pick up your horse let us know.