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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
20
Sat
Belfair, WA: Attending Flying M Indoor Mountain Trail Course Play Day @ Flying M Stables
Jan 20 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

You must pick a 2-hour time slot when registering and paying Flying M Stables.

Mar
2
Sat
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!

Mar
23
Sat
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.

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
19
Fri
Belfair, WA – Attending Andre Ganc Dressage Clinic in Port Orchard @ Southworth Equestrian Center
Apr 19 @ 8:30 am – Apr 21 @ 4:30 pm

Auditing cost is $20 per day or $50 for all 3 days. Bring your own chair, food, drink, notepad, and pen.

Riding spots are full.

Apr
21
Sun
Gainesville, TX Dogwood Bloom Trail Ride @ Caddo Grasslands @ Bois D'Arc Trailhead @ Caddo Grasslands
Apr 21 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

The dogwoods are blooming at Caddo Grasslands!! #1, its a lovely time to ride at Caddo AND did I mention the dogwoods? #2, If you wait too long to go ride out there, when it gets hot, the horse flies get vicious. So come enjoy the Grasslands now while its beautiful.

May
3
Fri
Belfair, WA – Attend Olympic Chapter BCHW Campout &Trail Ride at BBQ Flats @ BBQ Flats Campground
May 3 @ 9:00 am – May 4 @ 5:00 pm

More details to be provided by Olympic Chapter BCHW and post will be updated. Please check back here!

Camping is free on DNR land, but may need Discover Pass.

Here’s info on directions to, camping, and riding at BBQ Flats: https://hollyblogsheradventures.blogspot.com/2023/07/bruce-tropple-indian-camp-and-bbq-flats.html?fbclid=IwAR1wMdxxaU0jRvzaj5DFsEJe6GRtRzTx8xcNgcTYVMRG0hIjAM7xf7DVRco

May
4
Sat
Belfair, WA – Go Together to Play Day at Bolender Horse Park @ Bolender Horse Park
May 4 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Park is open 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.  Distance is about 2 hours’ hauling drive from Port Orchard area of SR 16. See Belfair, WA Chapter FB page or contact Chapter Queen Wendy Morrow for details on coordinating time for Cowgirls to go together.

Cost: $25 per horse/per day  + $20 refundable Haul-in Fee per horse. All manure, straw/shavings, trash must be picked up and disposed of before leaving. Staff member will inspect your area and return the haul-in fee when clean.

Open ride – Full use of the Mountain Trail Park and outdoor arena.  Free parking and stalls available.

May
11
Sat
Belfair, WA – Attending Working Equitation Clinic with Shelby Ahrens @ Anlan Cathal Ranch
May 11 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Deposit Fee of $100 is required to hold spot, due by midnight 5/4/2024, non-refundable.  PayPal to [email protected]

Remaining payment of $100 plus $10 haul-in fee can be paid upon arrival.

Auditors welcome at $20 each. Carpooling encouraged due to parking limitations.

Maximum trailer size is 3-horse slant.  No Shows will not be refunded. Bring your own lunch.

AM will cover basic dressage/flatwork foundation needed for WE and any discipline you ride. PM will cover select obstacles used in WE and proper way to execute them and how to link them together as when riding a course.

Gainesville, TX Attending Annual Era Masonic Trail Ride @ G-C Ranch
May 11 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Come join us, Saturday, May 4, 2024 on our Trail Ride. This beautiful ride is in the area of the historic
“Chisholm Trail” on the G-C Ranch. The ride starts at 10:00 A.M. sharp. Lunch is provided, drinks
will be furnished. Porta Privies will be available.

It is recommended the horses be shod for this ride.
Negative Coggins required-no exceptions. Cost is $30 for adults, $10 for students, and kids under 12 are free.

May
26
Sun
Gainesville, TX Hickory Creek Trail Ride @ Hickory Creek WMA (4 Corners)
May 26 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Hickory Creek is a fun, beautifully rugged ride with lots of hills and scenery. You will need a conservation pass if you don’t already have an Ok hunting or fishing license. You can purchase one through an OK Outdoors app on your phone and just show the game warden that if you get stopped.

Jun
8
Sat
Gainesville,TX Ride at LBJ Grasslands @ TADRA @ LBJ Grasslands
Jun 8 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Enjoy a nice, relaxing ride at LBJ Grasslands near Decatur, TX

Jun
15
Sat
Belfair, WA Attending Michelle Fanning Ranch Riding and Reining Pattern Clinic @ Meridian Riding Club
Jun 15 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Michelle Fanning will teach ranch riding and reining patterns and how to better understand each maneuver found in these patterns.

Riders: $185      Non-refundable deposit of $85 due at time of registration

Auditors: $40

Snacks Provided

Jun
23
Sun
Gainesville, TX Trail Ride @ Platter Flats @ Platter Flats Equestrian Camp
Jun 23 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

Platter Flats is a nice place to ride in summer. Its sandy, theres a nice breeze off the lake and the horse flies arent bad there.

Jun
29
Sat
Belfair, WA Chapter Trail Ride in Tahuya State Forest @ Cathie May's home
Jun 29 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Be ready to ride out at 10:00 am.  Boots or shoes highly recommended for all horses.  Some logging gravel on the trail.

Trail is mostly flat and wide. Should be about 4 miles roundtrip.

Jul
6
Sat
Gainesville, TX Attending Whitesboro Rodeo @ Whitesboro Rodeo Arena
Jul 6 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

All the rodeo fun with vendor booths and fireworks after the show! Our chapter is sponsoring the Queen’s crown. So lets show up in all our 40SC gear and make some noise!

Jul
19
Fri
Gainesville, TX Attending Gainesville Rodeo @ Gainesville Rodeo Arena
Jul 19 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Rodeo fun with all the rodeo activities

Jul
28
Sun
Gainesville, TX Trail Ride @ Ray Roberts @ Lake Ray Roberts Elm Fork
Jul 28 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am

A trail is open at Ray Roberts after tornadoes damaged the area. We’ll take a short ride and get back before it gets too hot.

Aug
2
Fri
Belfair, WA Attending Steve Rother Clinic in Silverdale @ Kitsap County Fairgrounds, Boand Arena
Aug 2 @ 9:00 am – Aug 4 @ 5:00 pm

Non-Member Clinic cost is $675, Rother Horsemanship membership cost is $505

Stall fee and arena fee are additional and separate

Belton SC cowgirls riding at Parker Bowie , Iva SC @ Parker Bowie Arena
Aug 2 @ 9:00 am – 11:30 am

Come ride with us before the heat sets in at Parker Bowie, Iva sc. Shorter ride due to weather. Bring plenty of water. Meet at arena at 9:00 AM.

Aug
9
Fri
Belfair, WA Attending Joel Conner Horsemanship Clinic @ Lazy K Stables
Aug 9 @ 9:00 am – Aug 11 @ 4:30 pm

Two classes: Groundwork or Riding  $450 each class or $800 for both classes for all 3 days

Deposit of $225 per class is required to reserve a space. Balance due at start of clinic.

Auditors: $30 per day, 15 & under are free

Groundwork class: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm         Riding class: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Indoor stalls or temporary 12×12 outdoor pens available. Daily haul-in available.

Aug
11
Sun
Belfair, WA – Go Together to Play Day at Craterview (Bolender) Horse Park @ Bolender Horse Park
Aug 11 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Park is open 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.  Distance is about 2 hours’ hauling drive from Port Orchard area of SR 16. See Belfair, WA Chapter FB page or contact Chapter Queen Wendy Morrow for details on coordinating time for Cowgirls to go together.

Cost: $25 per horse/per day  + $20 refundable Haul-in Fee per horse. All manure, straw/shavings, trash must be picked up and disposed of before leaving. Staff member will inspect your area and return the haul-in fee when clean.

Open ride – Full use of the Mountain Trail Park and outdoor arena.  Free parking and stalls available.

Sep
7
Sat
Gainesville, TX Trail Ride @ Hickory Creek WMA (meet at bridge)
Sep 7 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

This will be probably the last ride of the year at Hickory Creek before they close it for hunting season. Hickory Creek is a fun, fairly rugged ride. We’re meeting at the bridge. If youre coming and don’t know where to go, contact Carolyn Grayson, listed as the event coordinator and she’ll send you a pin.

Sep
14
Sat
Gainesville, TX Attending LRRETA Trail Ride @ Lake Ray Roberts Isle Du Bois
Sep 14 @ 9:30 am – 2:00 pm

LRRETA is an organization involved in maintaining the equestrian trails around Lake Ray Roberts. We’ll be joining them for their September trail ride. Lake Ray Roberts is a nice place to ride but can be a little rocky. Coggins will be checked at the main gate.

Sep
21
Sat
Gainesville, TX Trail Ride @ Hickory Creek WMA 4 corners
Sep 21 @ 10:00 am – 1:30 pm

Hickory Creek is a fun, fairly rugged ride. The area will be closed in Oct through Jan for hunting season. So this will be our last opportunity for awhile. You’ll need an OK hunting or fishing license to access their public lands. If you’re from TX & over 65, you’re exempt.

Sep
28
Sat
Gainesville, TX Shawnee Trail Ride & Parade @ Shawnee Camp
Sep 28 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

We’re bringing back the historic Shawnee Trail Ride! The Shawnee Trail moved cattle from Dallas to Missouri in the 1800s. The trail crossed the Red River at Preston Point in Pottsboro. In the 1960s, some guys hitched up their wagons and rode horses from Pottsboro to Dallas to open the State Fair. The ride had its 50th anniversary in 2010 and disappeared.The 40SC are bringing it back! We’ll ride through the parade to kick off Frontier Days in Pottsboro and make a 14 mile loop to Hagerman Wildlife Refuge for lunch and back. Camping is available Fri  & Sat nights.

Oct
19
Sat
Gainesville, TX Wine Ride at 4 Winds Ranch @ Four Winds Ranch
Oct 19 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Enjoy the beautiful fall temperatures in the “hill country of N Texas” combining our 2 favorite things, riding horses and drinking wine. We’ll ride 2 hours on the ranch trails and then ride through a pasture to neighboring Arche Winery for lunch. You won’t want to miss their chocolate menu!

Nov
8
Fri
Belfair, WA Attending Joe Wolter Fall Clinic @ Lazy K Stables
Nov 8 @ 9:00 am – Nov 9 @ 4:00 pm

Two classes:  Morning groundwork/beginner to intermediate  and afternoon riding

$350 per class or $685 for both classes on both days

Auditors: $30 per day

Lunch provided for all riders and auditors

Nov
15
Fri
Belfair, WA Attending Steve Rother Clinic in Elma @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds
Nov 15 @ 9:00 am – Nov 17 @ 6:30 pm

Horse Teacher U member cost for clinic: $640  Sign up at www.HorseTeacherU.com

Non-Club member cost: $810

Spectator passes available: $100 for all 3 days