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Jan
16
Tue
Early, Texas Monthly Game Night @ Mary’s House
Jan 16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Early, Texas. Monthly Game Night postponed due to weather

TBA

Game night is always such a hoot

what will it be , family feud, name that meme, or will be something new

if you like to  laugh and enjoy some good home cooked food

Then this is the event for you !!!

 

Jan
20
Sat
Early, Texas Apron painting luncheon @ Ms Bonnie’s House
Jan 20 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Early, Texas  Apron painting  luncheon

It’ll be a fun painting party designing our chapter aprons, to use for community events.

We’ll enjoy some delicious homemade soup, bread and cookies

 

 

Jan
27
Sat
Early TX Pattern Practice @ T A Head Arena
Jan 27 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Pattern Practice at TA Head Arena in Goldthwaite . Melissa Davis will set up/ tear down different speed patterns and we can ride the patterns how ever long we want but it is a open arena so weather permitting via rain / snow . please call before you haul . this will be a fun and social event no timers or drags but lots of fun. Bring Neg. coggins and bring a friend. great way to knock the dust off the saddle & leg up that horse or just sit and watch – go at your own speed no pressure no rush .

patterns to expect:

Clover leaf barrels

Straight away Barrels

Poles

Double Barrel Flags

Hitch’n’go

Lariat

Flying W

Feb
10
Sat
Early TX Pattern Practice @ T A Head Arena
Feb 10 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Pattern Practice at TA Head Arena in Goldthwaite . Melissa Davis will set up/ tear down different speed patterns and we can ride the patterns how ever long we want but it is a open arena so weather permitting via rain . please call before you haul . this will be a fun and social event no timers or drags but lots of fun. Bring Neg. coggins and bring a friend. great way to knock the dust off the saddle & leg up that horse or just sit and watch – go at your own speed no pressure no rush .

patterns to expect:

Clover leaf barrels

Straight away Barrels

Poles

Double Barrel Flags

Hitch’n’go

Lariat

Flying W

Feb
16
Fri
Early , Texas Dirt Road Riding @ Kim’s House
Feb 16 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Early,  Texas   Dirt Road Riding

We’re at it again , dirt road horse back riding

Come out  to Kim’s house , plenty of parking , neg coggins required
pride should

 

 

Feb
17
Sat
Early, Texas. Cancelled Monthly Trail Ride @ Lake Proctor
Feb 17 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Early, Texas.   Monthly Trail Ride, lake Proctor

this event has been cancelled due to the impending weather , a cold front with strong winds

 

 

 

it’ll be a warm and sunny  day to get and enjoy the trails at Lake Proctor

Catch up on the latest events , share in fellowship and always lots of laughter

Trail ride is rated easy with some areas that will have small hills , sand and gravel

so what are you waiting for , come out and see why the call us the funn-est cowgirls on the planet

plenty of parking , negative coggins required

Early Tx LRC Spring Fling & membership drive for 2024 @ 580 sports complex
Feb 17 @ 11:00 am – 8:00 pm

We are attending LRC spring fling and membership drive. once 2024 series memberships dues are paid you get to ride the 3 events free clover leaf barrels , straight away barrels , and poles.

Age groups:

walk trot (open to all ages)

leadline0-6

unassisted pee wee 0-6

pee wee 7-10

intermediate 15-25

seniors 26-40

super seniors 41-55

classic seniors 56& over

Wonderful group of gals and guys , family fun , and great way to work on new patterns and bond with your horse and enjoy something new.

 

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
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

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
19
Tue
Early, Texas Monthly Game Night @ Mary’s house
Mar 19 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Early, Texas Monthly Game night
what better way to spend Taco Tuesday then at game night this month

Will it be Family Fortune, scrabbles, corn hole or some mysterious new game

you’ll never know unless you come out in join us in this fun filled evening of laughter

 

 

Mar
23
Sat
Early Tx LRC Playday #1 of 6 @ 580 sports complex
Mar 23 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

We are attending the 2024 Lampasas Riding Club High point 6 part series . Event Fees $6 per event(members) or $7 ( non members)   (LRC membership is $50.00)

5 Events of the day : Clover leaf barrels, Poles, Straight away barrels, double barrel flags, hitch ‘n’go

Age groups:

walk trot (open to all ages)

leadline0-6

unassisted pee wee 0-6

pee wee 7-10

intermediate 15-25

seniors 26-40

super seniors 41-55

classic seniors 56& over

 

this is highpoint # 1 of 6 part series

 

Wonderful group of gals and guys , family fun , and great way to work on new patterns and bond with your horse and enjoy something new.

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
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
Early, Texas Monthly Trail Ride @ Lake Proctor
Mar 30 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Early, Texas.  Monthly Trail Ride

Lake  Protor ride in Comanche is both beautiful and scenic

ride last about an hour and a half and is rated easy with some rocks and sand

Plenty of parking for your truck and trailers

Afterwards  we’ll head over to Miguel’s Mexican Restaurant in Comanche , just a few minutes away …. Lunch is Dutch

current coggins is required

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
13
Sat
Early Tx LRC Playday #2 of 6 @ 580 sports complex
Apr 13 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

We are attending the 2024 Lampasas Riding Club High point 6 part series . Event Fees $6 per event(members) or $7 ( non members)   (LRC membership is $50.00)

5 Events of the day : Clover leaf barrels, Poles, Straight away barrels, lariat , flying W

Age groups:

walk trot (open to all ages)

leadline0-6

unassisted pee wee 0-6

pee wee 7-10

intermediate 15-25

seniors 26-40

super seniors 41-55

classic seniors 56& over

 

this is highpoint # 2 of 6 part series

 

Wonderful group of gals and guys , family fun , and great way to work on new patterns and bond with your horse and enjoy something new.

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
17
Wed
Early, Texas trailride at Abilene State Park @ Abilene State Park
Apr 17 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Early, Texas. Trailride at Abilene State Park

Dust those boots off and come join us for a afternoon trail ride near lake Brownwood

Bring a sack lunch to enjoy with friend afterwards

 

Apr
19
Fri
Early, Texas country trail ride @ Country trail ride
Apr 19 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Early, Texas  Country Trail Ride

enjoy a beautiful and relaxing trail ride down a country road

come share in fellowship and laughs along the way

plenty of parking

 

Apr
20
Sat
Early Tx LRC Playday #2 of 6 @ 580 sports complex
Apr 20 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

We are attending the 2024 Lampasas Riding Club High point 6 part series . Event Fees $6 per event(members) or $7 ( non members)   (LRC membership is $50.00)

5 Events of the day : Clover leaf barrels, Poles, Straight away barrels, lariat , flying W

Age groups:

walk trot (open to all ages)

leadline0-6

unassisted pee wee 0-6

pee wee 7-10

intermediate 15-25

seniors 26-40

super seniors 41-55

classic seniors 56& over

 

this is highpoint # 2 of 6 part series

 

Wonderful group of gals and guys , family fun , and great way to work on new patterns and bond with your horse and enjoy something new.

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.

Apr
22
Mon
Early, Texas Tween Horse Club Fun Day @ Dyess Youth Center
Apr 22 @ 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm

Early, Texas Dyess Horse Tween Club

DYESS A.F.B  Tween Horse Club will have fun painting, braiding  the horses hair and learning about horse care.

COME out and meet these Tween Fashionista’s and enjoy this fun filled event

You will need a base pass which can be requested at the base main gate or military Id

Apr
27
Sat
Early, Texas. Postponed due to weather , Dr Conway’s Celebration Of Legacy @ Lake Proctor
Apr 27 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Early, Texas postponed due to weather  new date TBA

will be attending Doc Conways  Memorial Celebration Of Legacy

Dr Conway was well loved and respected by many animal lovers far and near .

Friends along with the Army Corps Of Engineers of Lake Proctor  will erected a sign dedicated in honor of Dr Conway.

please join us as we remember him with a trailride starting at the equestrian trail head entrance

Apr
30
Tue
Early, Texas. Monthly Game Night @ Mary’s house
Apr 30 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Early, Texas.  Monthly Game night

Looking for something fun to do while creating new friendships

Game night is the place be ,lots of laughs and enjoy a home cooked meal .

So grab your best potluch dish and come pout for unlimited fun

6:30 till 8pm

May
3
Fri
Early Texas , postponed ROP -Oak Academy @ ROP-Oak Academy
May 3 @ 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm

Early , Texas  POSTPONE due to rain ROP -Oak Academy

 

Helping  young folks through positive introduction into horsemanship

May
16
Thu
Franklin, NC – Willis Knob @ Earls Ford , Willis Knob
May 16 @ 10:30 am – 6:00 pm

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

May
17
Fri
Franklin, NC – Secret waterfall Trail ride @ Cannon Rd, Chattahoochee National Forest
May 17 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

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.

 

May
21
Tue
Early, Texas Monthly Game Night @ Game Night , Mary’s House
May 21 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Early, Texas Monthly Game Night

Need  a good laugh ? Kids driving you crazy ? Needing a fun girls night out

look no further , come out to our monthly game night where we share in great fellowship

 

May
25
Sat
Franklin, NC – Whetstone Trail Ride
May 25 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

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

May
26
Sun
Franklin, NC – Tsali Trail Ride – Right & Left Loops @ Tsali Recreational Area
May 26 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

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

Jun
2
Sun
Franklin, NC – Tunnel RD – Bear Creek trail up to Welch Ridge trail Ride
Jun 2 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

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

Jun
15
Sat
Early Tx LRC Playday #4 of 6 @ 580 sports complex
Jun 15 @ 6:00 pm – 11:45 pm

We are attending the 2024 Lampasas Riding Club High point 6 part series . Event Fees $6 per event(members) or $7 ( non members)   (LRC membership is $50.00)

5 Events of the day : Clover leaf barrels, Poles, Straight away barrels, Single barrel flag , baseball

Age groups:

walk trot (open to all ages)

leadline 0-6

unassisted pee wee 0-6

pee wee 7-10

intermediate 15-25

seniors 26-40

super seniors 41-55

classic seniors 56& over

 

this is highpoint # 4 of 6 part series

 

Wonderful group of gals and guys , family fun , and great way to work on new patterns and bond with your horse and enjoy something new.

Jun
27
Thu
Franklin, NC – Tow String up to Cabin Flats and Charlie’s Bunion @ Tow String Horse Trailhead
Jun 27 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

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

 

Jul
20
Sat
Early Tx LRC Playday #5 of 6 @ 580 sports complex
Jul 20 @ 6:00 pm – 11:45 pm

Early Tx LRC Playday #5 of 6

We are attending the 2024 Lampasas Riding Club High point 6 part series . Event Fees $6 per event(members) or $7 ( non members)   (LRC membership is $50.00)

5 Events of the day : Clover leaf barrels, Poles, Straight away barrels, Peppermint Twist , Bowtie

Age groups:

walk trot (open to all ages)

leadline0-6

unassisted pee wee 0-6

pee wee 7-10

intermediate 15-25

seniors 26-40

super seniors 41-55

classic seniors 56& over

 

this is highpoint # 5 of 6 part series

 

Wonderful group of gals and guys , family fun , and great way to work on new patterns and bond with your horse and enjoy something new.

 

Aug
17
Sat
Early Tx LRC Playday #3 of 6 @ 580 sports complex
Aug 17 @ 6:00 pm – 11:45 pm

We are attending the 2024 Lampasas Riding Club High point 6 part series . Event Fees $6 per event(members) or $7 ( non members)   (LRC membership is $50.00)

5 Events of the day : Clover leaf barrels, Poles, Straight away barrels, Pylons , Spur

Age groups:

walk trot (open to all ages)

leadline0-6

unassisted pee wee 0-6

pee wee 7-10

intermediate 15-25

seniors 26-40

super seniors 41-55

classic seniors 56& over

 

this is highpoint # 3 of 6 part series

 

Wonderful group of gals and guys , family fun , and great way to work on new patterns and bond with your horse and enjoy something new.

Sep
21
Sat
Early Tx LRC Playday #6 of 6 @ 580 sports complex
Sep 21 @ 6:00 pm – Sep 22 @ 11:45 pm

We are attending the 2024 Lampasas Riding Club High point 6 part series . Event Fees $6 per event(members) or $7 ( non members)   (LRC membership is $50.00)

5 Events of the day : Clover leaf barrels, Poles, Straight away barrels, pylons , figure 8

Age groups:

walk trot (open to all ages)

leadline 0-6

unassisted pee wee 0-6

pee wee 7-10

intermediate 15-25

seniors 26-40

super seniors 41-55

classic seniors 56& over

 

this is highpoint # 6 of 6 part series

 

Wonderful group of gals and guys , family fun , and great way to work on new patterns and bond with your horse and enjoy something new.