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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.
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!
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
** 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!
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
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*
Hello All!
Happy St. Patty’s Day !
This is a invite to all whom would like to join us on this event to ride and hike the trails of Neptunes Shark River Park with Neptunes Cowgirls!
We will be having corned beef and cabbage and potatoes made by our cowgirls!!
Whether a member or not come on out meet us and see some horses!!! We enjoy opening up our passion to our local shore communities!
Don’t forget apples and carrots for our giant furry kids!! Make sure you dress the best in your green!!
(Rain date will be scheduled for Sat,March 23,2024 @12 noon)
Our monthly meeting that usually falls on today’s date will be scheduled for next week 🙂 Today, we will be heading out to Caliber Equine LLC in Quinlan for a tour and demonstration of a couple things they have to offer.
Caliber Equine LLC in Quinlan, Texas is a dedicated equine fitness and rehabilitation facility. They work in conjunction with your current veterinarian or other health care providers to provide services that assist your horse in attaining and maintaining a naturally healthy state.
Their customized plans are tailored to meet the unique needs of each horse, ensuring their overall health and wellness. Here are some of the services they offer:
- AquaPacer Plus: Utilizing an above-ground aqua treadmill, this system aids in fitness, conditioning, and rehabilitation.
- PEMF Therapy: Pulsed Electromagnetic Field therapy for promoting healing and reducing inflammation.
- Equine Massage: Targeted massage techniques to enhance muscle function and relaxation.
- Kinesiology Theraplate: A vibrating platform that improves circulation and muscle strength.
- Free Flow Walker: A controlled exercise system for rehabilitation and conditioning.
- EquiCore – Equiband: Core strengthening and stability training.
- EquiResp – Nebulizer: Respiratory therapy.
Please come join us but let us know you are coming so we will know who to look for and also to give them a headcount.
www.caliberequinellc.com
Fants Grove, ClemsonButch Kennedy Trailhead parking lot, behind arena
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*
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.
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.
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
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
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*
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
This is a ticketed event
Ride #1 4/20 Ride——-> SOLD OUT
Ride#2 4/27 Ride—–
******Horse guest list>—-each horse must have paid the $20 fee to enter the gate******
Bring as many riders as you please at no fee.
Light refreshments will be provided.
All event fees goes to the Special Permit Use and to help Support 40 Somethings Cowgirls Neptune, NJ Chapter for future events and special donations!
$10 prepaid via venmo/zelle/paypal will hold your horses numbered spot/ non refundable
Whether pending—-we will be watching the weather closely…if its a blow rainy stormy weather event will be cancelled
3-4 days prior to date of event one of our cowgirls will call you to collect the remaining $10 prior to the date of event then your good to go on the guest list…Spaces are limited to 20 horses /day so we do offer a cancellation list and waiting list for our next rides to be offered to those on a first come serve basis. Many really want the chance to ride the shoreline horseback and or just enjoy seeing them even interacting with them.
Whether a equestrian or not, a member or not take the ride out to join us on this very special event making many dreams come true to ride the Jersey Shore ! Open to photographers!
This is a ticketed event
Ride #1 4/20 Ride——-> SOLD OUT
Ride#2 4/27 Ride—–
******Horse guest list>—-each horse must have paid the $20 fee to enter the gate******
Bring as many riders as you please at no fee.
Light refreshments will be provided.
All event fees goes to the Special Permit Use and to help Support 40 Somethings Cowgirls Neptune, NJ Chapter for future events and special donations!
$10 prepaid via venmo/zelle/paypal will hold your horses numbered spot/ non refundable
Whether pending—-we will be watching the weather closely…if its a blow rainy stormy weather event will be cancelled
3-4 days prior to date of event one of our cowgirls will call you to collect the remaining $10 prior to the date of event then your good to go on the guest list…Spaces are limited to 20 horses /day so we do offer a cancellation list and waiting list for our next rides to be offered to those on a first come serve basis. Many really want the chance to ride the shoreline horseback and or just enjoy seeing them even interacting with them.
Whether a equestrian or not, a member or not take the ride out to join us on this very special event making many dreams come true to ride the Jersey Shore ! Open to photographers!
May 10 -11th – Bar W Rodeo Company – Sponsored by the Macon County FFA Chapter – Two Full Nights of championship rodeo with bull riding, barrel racing, breakaway, broncos, and much more. The Macon County Horse Association is opening their concession stand for amazing pulled porked sandwiches and platters. Bar W Rodeo is a local odeo company nestled right here in our Western Carolina Mountains. We hope everyone comes out to see amazing action and help raise funds for our local FFA and Horse Association
Meet on the entrance road, at the old field parking area just before horse camp, past the day parking area. we’ll ride the entire big loop out to the river and follow the river down to Earl’s
Ford river crossing area then return up to FR 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
Franklin cowgirls meet at Ingles in Clayton at 9am, and Georgia & SC Cowgirls meet at 10:30 at forest 92E – come in on Cannon Road off Hwy 80 turn right on first forest road on right go down turn around on loop and line up heading outward for pairking,
Secret Waterfall trail is outside the borders of the Chattahoochee – Oconee National Forest on private land which they allow hiking and horse back riding out to enjoy the beautiful beach and waterfall. We have to pack in our lunch and drinks, and pack them back out. We wil have lunch and a picnic, play in the water and swim with our horses, so bring a sheet to put down to place your tack on it to avoid getting covered in sand. Bring shorts and bathing suits and water shoes. Dogs are allowed on these trails. Also bring horse snacks and doggie snacks.
Contact host for more info.
Meet at day parking area and ride out to Adeline or Earl’s Ford and then weave through the trails on South Carolina Side and return to parking area in the afternoon. Bring food, snacks, and plenty of water to drink. Trail dogs allowed on the trails
Tsali Recreational Arena – Trail Ride Right and Left Loops. Remember you have to pay for daily parking online or in an envelope at the Kiosk. Bring plenty of snacks and water for a full day of fun and riding. Meet at large parking area at boat ramp. You can bring trail dogs to Tsali
**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.
GSMNP – Meet at the paved parking area before the tunnel parking area at 10 am. Must have yearly or daily GSMNP parking pass. We will ride out White Oak and connect up to Bear Creek Trail, ride to the top and intersect with Welch Ridge trail, eat lunch, and either follow around to Forney Creek or return down Bear Creek. Bring plenty of water, food, and horsey snacks. No trail dogs allowed
Meet at parking area at 10 am. Make sure you have GSMNP parking sticker or pay online for day parking. Bring snacks, lunch & plenty to drive . We’ll spend the day enjoying the many trails within the park
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
Tsali Recreational Arena – Trail Ride Right and Left Loops. Remember you have to pay for daily parking online or in an envelope at the Kiosk. Bring plenty of snacks and water for a full day of fun and riding. Meet at large parking area at boat ramp. You can bring trail dogs to Tsali
- Meet at Tow String parking Area – Requires a day parking pass or a yearly pass for the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. We will ride out Bradley Creek, cross the creek/steel bridge and head up to Cabin Flats Primitive Horse Camp. Some may go on up to reach the top of 5600+ft to the junction of the Appalachian trail to go out on the rock outcropping of Charlie’s Bunion; it is one of the most spectacular views in the park. The trail is challenging and requires a slow and steady pace. Bring saddle bags with plenty of food, water, and snacks. The Cabin Flats group can enjoy a beautiful meadow alongside the creek to enjoy lunch before heading back out. The Charlie’s Bunion trip is roughly a 21.5 mile round trip distance, and the cabin flats distance is about 13 to 15 miles round trip. Recommend shows on all four hooves. No trail dogs allowed in GSMNP
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.
GSMNP – Meet at the paved parking area before the tunnel parking area at 10 am. Must have yearly or daily GSMNP parking pass. We will ride out White Oak and connect up to Bear Creek Trail, ride to the top and intersect with Welch Ridge trail, eat lunch, and either follow around to Forney Creek or return down Bear Creek. Bring plenty of water, food, and horsey snacks. No trail dogs allowed
Meet at New Ingles Parking lot, then caravan over to Cataloochee Valley. Meet at Cataloochee Parking area by 10am . recommend shoes or boots for trails, some are rocky, believe there are water crossings. Vickie is going to show us the trails. Bring water, snacks, and lunch. I do not know length of trails.
remember you need parking decal or daily parking pass
Meet at the Deep Creek parking area at 9:30
Short loop – Deep Creek up to Martins Gap over to Indian Creek Trail and back to parking area approx 10 miles, trail good footing, need shoes or boots some rocky areas, has water crossings/watering holes.
Long Loop – Deep Creek up to Martins Gap around to Thomas Divide and down to Indian Creek Motor Trail to Stone Pile back across and back to the parking area, approx. 18 miles
We can adjust the trails and the start time. Make sure you have the GSMNP parking decal, lunch, water, snacks, and horse treats. We recommend horse shoes or boots.
Big Creek is up on the NC and Tenn border on the far eastern edge of the GSMNP . We will meet up will cowgirls in your local vicinity and caravan over to parking area and meet around 10am. make sure you have parking decal or daily parking pass. Bring plenty of snacks, lunch, and water and don’t forget horse treats. No Dogs allowed.
Meet at 10am at Hurrican Creek Parking Area. We will travel up into Nantahala National Forest to Western section of Standing Indian. Make sure everyone has a GPS tracker, and recommend shoes or horse boots. Bring plenty of water, snacks, and lunch.
Meet at NorthSide of Fontana Damn Horse parking at 10am, ride out to Lakeshore and go east towards the Hazel Creek Campsite 90 and have lunch and venture back out. Bring tons of water, snacks, and lunch for a beautiful Sunday ride. Remember this is the western portion of the GSMNP and you will need a parking pass. No dogs allowed.
Meet at Towstring horse parking area at 9:30 – There are several options to ride long and short rides. Recommend shoes or boots. There are numerous watering holes and crossings. Bring snacks, lunch, and a lot of water. Riders can go up to Steel Bridge/Cabin Flats and back, or others can go up to Grassy Flats or higher up to Charlie Bunion or wherever they want to stop and return down the mountain.
Meet at Buck Creek at 10am, we will ride up the mountain through the gate and ride the river. Bring plenty of snacks and water, dogs allowed on trials.
Noland Creek – meet at parking area at 10am, or next area past the bridge on the left going towards the tunnel. Must have GSMNP Parking pass sticker. We will meet and ride out to the picnic table and hitchin posts , have lunch and then go cross the creek twice to campsite . Bring lunch, snacks, and plenty of fluids. No dogs allowed
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!
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!
GSMNP – Meet at the paved parking area before the tunnel parking area at 10 am. Must have yearly or daily GSMNP parking pass. We will ride out White Oak and connect up to Bear Creek Trail, ride to the top and intersect with Welch Ridge trail, eat lunch, and either follow around to Forney Creek or return down Bear Creek. Bring plenty of water, food, and horsey snacks. No trail dogs allowed
Meet at the Deep Creek parking area at 10:30
Short loop – Deep Creek up to Martins Gap over to Indian Creek Trail and back to parking area approx 10 miles, trail good footing, need shoes or boots some rocky areas, has water crossings/watering holes.
Long Loop – Deep Creek up to Martins Gap around to Thomas Divide and down to Indian Creek Motor Trail to Stone Pile back across and back to the parking area, approx. 18 miles
We can adjust the trails and the start time. Make sure you have the GSMNP parking decal, lunch, water, snacks, and horse treats. We recommend horse shoes or boots.
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**
- Meet at Tow String parking Area – Requires a day parking pass or a yearly pass for the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. We will ride out Bradley Creek, cross the creek/steel bridge and head up to Cabin Flats Primitive Horse Camp. Some may go on up to reach the top of 5600+ft to the junction of the Appalachian trail to go out on the rock outcropping of Charlie’s Bunion; it is one of the most spectacular views in the park. The trail is challenging and requires a slow and steady pace. Bring saddle bags with plenty of food, water, and snacks. The Cabin Flats group can enjoy a beautiful meadow alongside the creek to enjoy lunch before heading back out. The Charlie’s Bunion trip is roughly a 21.5 mile round trip distance, and the cabin flats distance is about 13 to 15 miles round trip. Recommend shows on all four hooves. No trail dogs allowed in GSMNP