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Gathering all members and guests! Let’s meet at Town Tavern at 4:00 for drinks, food, socializing and a short meeting to review our achievements of 2023 and set our goals for 2024.

We will pass the boot for our 2024 charity, which has not been picked yet, so bring your ideas.

Changed date to Thursday due to rains expected on original date of Tuesday.

Come out for a day ride at KMSP. Meeting at 10:00, ride out by 10:30!

Bring snacks and water, let’s enjoy the day.

Meeting for lunch instead of riding due to the cold front bringing us a high of 33!!!!

Meet at Sweet Caroline’s at Noon!!

See you there!

H. Cooper Black for another Camp and Ride

located at 279 Sporting Dog Trail, Cheraw, SC for a winter ride. The trails are flat, sandy and well marked. 

To make reservations please contact the park via their website www.reserve.southcarolinaparks.com/ h-cooper-black. 

Just a fun little gathering for fun ladies!

TrailHead is easiest found by putting Buck’s Grave Road, Chester, SC in your GPS. You will take Woods Ferry Road to get to Buck’s Grave Rd. This will take you to the gravel road that goes to the trailhead. No restroom nor water at trailhead. 

Located in western Chester County, lies within a beautiful wooded floodplain surrounded by upland pine woods and maturing hardwood forests. Some hills and a few rocky/rooty areas. 

Meet at 10:00, ride out by 10:30. 

Leatherwood Mountain  Camp and Ride

Premier Equine Facility located in Ferguson , NC is a wonderful destination horseback riding vacation for you and your horses. Over 75 miles of beautiful NC trails to explore that consist of long woodsy paths along beautiful ridges, old logging roads, lots of creek crossings and minimal to long climbs and descents. The trails are safe, well marked and mapped. When you and your equine companion visit the heart of “Horse Country” you may never want to leave!

For reservations call: 336-973-5044

I will have more information on the tickets to come! Please be patient! Thanks!

Come join us for a fun evening of painting and fun!  A great way to get together when its too rainy to ride.  Don’t worry if you can’t paint, I can’t, even my stick figures are scary.  I have done this before, it is fun!

Come and play on the IMTCA Indoor Mountain Trail Course,  Fee includes use of the outdoor arena and track (Weather Permitting)

Register for a time slot at    www.flyingmstables.com   $35 per horse & rider

Time Slots:     10am – 12pm      12pm – 2pm         2pm -4pm

Space is limited, your spot will be reserved with payment at   Venmo  (@flyingmstables)  or Cash or Check

Grab your branding iron and come on over to Shaner Farm.

Duane Poole, the branding man, will be there to place the brands. Branded horses are less likely to be stolen, plus it looks cool!

Must reserve and pay in advance, deadline is Feb. 9. Contact Joelle directly to be on the list and pay.

Kings Mountain State Park   Day Ride Meet at 10:00, ride out by 10:30. $3.00 per horse. 

located on Apple Road (Equestrian TrailHead) 

You can put 1277 Park Road, Blacksburg, SC in your GPS, but remember you are going to Apple Road once you reach Park Road. 

This easy to moderately difficult 30+ mile loop trails begins in Kings Mountain State Park and circles into Kings Mountain National Military Park, the site of a famous Revolutionary War battle. The surface is primarily flat with some rocky areas and some clay spots. A local saddle club takes care to watch over the trails and ensure solid footing on some of the ridge climbs. Shoes or boots recommended.

Hey Cowgirls!

Spotted horse ride:

Cowgirls!!  Come join!  All breeds welcome   Great prizes are accumulating as you read this!

This ride is presented by the Southwest Washington Regional Appaloosa Club located in Moscow, Idaho. A portion of the proceeds go to the youth program of Chief Joseph Foundation.

Come join this ride.  You can paint up your horses with spots/dots, hearts or what ever will make it fun.  Decorate away!

The ride is $30 which includes 2 raffle tickets into the general raffle and lunch. Extra tickets are $5 for 2 tickets. $5 of the $30 goes directly to the Evergreen Sportsmen Club for parking.

Camping is available Contact:  [email protected] 360-580-7704

[email protected]   360-628-7747

Hi Ladies!

Come join us and watch how the shootin is done! See the fast paced excitement of mounted shooting hosted by South Sound Mounted Shooters. Vendors and food on site.

Croft State Park Camp and Ride

This park located in Spartanburg, SC is widely popular and is known around the region for its equestrian facilities. The park regularly hosts shows in its arena and boasts more than 20 miles of equestrian trails. Mostly flat trails, rocky and roots in some areas. 

Water/Power at each site. 

For reservations go to: https://reserve.southcarolinaparks.com/croft

Manchester Spring Trail Ride   Camp and Ride

Located in Pinewood, SC

Reservations are accepted usually one -two months prior to the event. The event is a fundraiser for the Manchester Trail Riders Club. These folks put a lot of work into it and make sure everyone has a great time.

Mostly flat and sandy trails. Awesome trail ride with food, bands and vendors! 

Water/Power at each site. Bathhouse on site. You’ll need to high line or corral your horse. 

Please let Joelle know if you’d like to go and she can give you the number for registration once it opens up. 

Kings Mountain State Park   Day Ride Meet at 10:00, ride out by 10:30. $3.00 per horse. 

Located on Apple Road (Equestrian TrailHead) 

You can put 1277 Park Road, Blacksburg, SC in your GPS, but remember you are going to Apple Road once you reach Park Road. 

This easy to moderately difficult 30+ mile loop trails begins in Kings Mountain State Park and circles into Kings Mountain National Military Park, the site of a famous Revolutionary War battle. The surface is primarily flat with some rocky areas and some clay spots. A local saddle club takes care to watch over the trails and ensure solid footing on some of the ridge climbs. Shoes or boots recommended.

Hi Ladies!

Another fun idea!  Really hoping for us to all get together and get to know each other so in the spring and summer our rides will be relaxing and we will know a bit about each other.  Always awkward to ride with strangers, Right????  Bring a few trinkets from a favorite horse, dog, person etc. to place gently into a keepsake.

Prices are 8X8 is $45         or             11X14 $75

Join us for this 3 day event in Troutman, NC! Consignment items for sale, auctions selling everything from buckets to saddles to horses, mules, donkeys, ponies! Chime in on this Event when you’d like to go and let’s get a carpool or caravan started.

Kings Mountain State Park   Day Ride

located on Apple Road (Equestrian TrailHead) 

You can put 1277 Park Road, Blacksburg, SC in your GPS, but remember you are going to Apple Road once you reach Park Road. 

This easy to moderately difficult 30+ mile loop trails begins in Kings Mountain State Park and circles into Kings Mountain National Military Park, the site of a famous Revolutionary War battle. The surface is primarily flat with some rocky areas and some clay spots. A local saddle club takes care to watch over the trails and ensure solid footing on some of the ridge climbs.

Meet at 10:00, ride out by 10:30. $3.00 per horse. 

4B Farm and Campground   Camp and Ride

Located adjacent to the Uwharrie National Forest and at the Badin Lake Recreation Area. Miles of trails with minimal inclines. Some areas are rocky and roots. Boots or shoes recommended. 

Water/Power at each site. 

For reservations go to: https://4bfarmandcampground.com/

Visit to Veronet Winery 12:00-3:30 pm

1549 Ike Brooks Dr. Kings Mountain, NC

Escape from busy days to stunning vineyards, miles of beautiful views, acres of towering pines, and delicious wines; take a break, and make memory with us in the beauty of the Carolina landscape.

Latta Plantation Day Ride

6345 Sample Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078

No fee to ride cost; park at the old equestrian center, there are signs, they close after rains. 

No water or restrooms at trailer parking.

Shady trail side is mostly flat terrain and barefoot friendly. Prairie trail has bluestone rocks and mid sized round rocks, so boots or shoes recommended.

Lee State Park       Camp and Ride

487 Loop Rd., Bishopville, SC

Trails that run along the Lynches River. Sandy and flat terrain, no shoes nor boots necessary.  

Each campsite has two horse corrals, as well as power and water. There is a bath house in the campground as well.

For reservations:

https://reserve.southcarolinaparks.com/lee

Join us for a Round Up, bring yourself and friends to eat, socialize and discuss how our year is going.

Wonderful chance to gather with your fellow cowgirls!! This is a great time to bring a guest to see what we are all about.

These roundups give us a chance to share new ideas for events and review what we’ve done so far.

Limited to members only at this time. April Lizzy will photograph your horse with a $50 non-refundable deposit to secure your session.

Contact Joelle for a time slot and to pay.

Woods Ferry Recreational Area    Day Ride 

Meet at 9:30, ride out by 10:00. 

TrailHead is easiest found by putting Buck’s Grave Road, Chester, SC in your GPS. You will take Woods Ferry Road to get to Buck’s Grave Rd. This will take you to the gravel road that goes to the trailhead. No restroom nor water at trailhead. 

Located in western Chester County, lies within a beautiful wooded floodplain surrounded by upland pine woods and maturing hardwood forests. Some hills and a few rocky/rooty areas. Boots or shoes recommended.

Hours are 12 noon to 5pm each day

Come watch the fast paced excitement of mounted shooting hosted by South Sound Mounted Shooters.  Enjoy local vendors for shopping and food trucks on site.

Spectators are free!

Obstacle Play Day at Judi Vogt’s farm located at 105 Tibor Drive, Kings Mountain, NC. Drive all the way to the end of the black top road. You will go through an open iron gate and see the arena, barn and parking on your left. 

This event is from 11:00 – 2:00 and is no charge but donations are appreciated for our charity for 2024. 

Obstacle play days are a great time to expose your horse and maybe you, to things you’ve not experienced. You will go at your own pace and ask for help from your peers at anytime. We are all happy to help! 

We have had a great turnout in the past for play days, so to ensure we have enough parking for everyone, try to carpool if possible. Also, RSVP on the event, as we will keep a list of attendees and may have to limit our numbers. 

Come and join us and see what we are all about!!   We have a love of horse and local events..  You earn points by attending and at the end of the year you can earn awards!

If you have any questions you can email me at  TenioWA@40Somethingcowgirls

Woods Ferry Recreational Area    Day Ride 

Meet at 9:30, ride out by 10:00. 

TrailHead is easiest found by putting Buck’s Grave Road, Chester, SC in your GPS. You will take Woods Ferry Road to get to Buck’s Grave Rd. This will take you to the gravel road that goes to the trailhead. No restroom nor water at trailhead. 

Located in western Chester County, lies within a beautiful wooded floodplain surrounded by upland pine woods and maturing hardwood forests. Some hills and a few rocky/rooty areas. Boots or shoes recommended.

Come and join us and see what we are all about!!   We have a love of horse and local events..  You earn points by attending and at the end of the year you can earn awards!

If you have any questions you can email me at  TenioWA@40Somethingcowgirls

Meet at 9:30, ride out by 10:00. $3.00 per horse.

You can put 1277 Park Road, Blacksburg, SC in your GPS, but remember you are going to Apple Road once you reach Park Road. 

This easy to moderately difficult 30+ mile loop trails begins in Kings Mountain State Park and circles into Kings Mountain National Military Park, the site of a famous Revolutionary War battle. The surface is primarily flat with some rocky areas and some clay spots. A local saddle club takes care to watch over the trails and ensure solid footing on some of the ridge climbs. Boots or shoes recommended.

Come and join us and see what we are all about!!   We have a love of horse and local events..  You earn points by attending and at the end of the year you can earn awards!

If you have any questions you can email me at  TenioWA@40Somethingcowgirls

Experience the Wonder of the Virginia
Blue Ridge Mountains; 14 Shaded Campsites/30 Horse Stalls

Trails of All Skill Levels with some elevation and rocky in areas. Boots or shoes recommended. Beautiful Mountain Scenery. The best bathhouse of any campground!!

Water/Power at each site. 

For reservations go to: https://www.hungryhorseeast.com/

Meeting at 9:30, ride out by 10:00. Bucks Grave Road trailhead.

Boots or shoes recommended.

Hi Cowgirls!

Join Diane Tupper for a fun camp week.  Diane has camped here numerous times and loves the serene tranquil area.  Lots of horse trails to be ridden. Lots of memories to be made.

This would be a great trip to ride share as the roads can be a bit intimidating for some.

Forest Service Pass Required

Weed free hay required

Ken Wilcox/Haney Meadows Camp Out

*19 camp areas located around the circle drive

*solar pump for stock water tank

*two toilets in camp area

*Highlines installed

*Trails are well maintained and marked

NOTE: You will not want to venture into Haney Meadows itself.  What appears to be a tranquil meadow was once the site of mining operations that left sink holes as a legacy.

If you would like more information please reach out to Diane!

Directions:

From CleElm:

Follow Highway 97 at Blewett Pass take Right into Sno Park.

Take FS 9716 to FS 9712 for 10 miles to reach Haney Meadow.

Tack Store visit to Mount Holly Farm Supply followed by lunch at Jack Beagle’s. Start off at the Farm Supply at 10:30, followed by lunch at 12:00. 

Mount Holly Farm Supply is located at 1120 S. Main St., Mt. Holly, NC at 10:30 a.m.

Jack Beagle’s address is 127 S. Main St., Mt. Holly, NC at 12:00 p.m.

Join us for shopping and lunch, if you can’t make both things come for one of them!

located on Apple Road (Equestrian TrailHead).

Meet at 9:30, ride out by 10:00. $3.00 per horse.

You can put 1277 Park Road, Blacksburg, SC in your GPS, but remember you are going to Apple Road once you reach Park Road. 

This easy to moderately difficult 30+ mile loop trails begins in Kings Mountain State Park and circles into Kings Mountain National Military Park, the site of a famous Revolutionary War battle. The surface is primarily flat with some rocky areas and some clay spots. A local saddle club takes care to watch over the trails and ensure solid footing on some of the ridge climbs. Boots or shoes recommended.

Come and join us and see what we are all about!!   We have a love of horse and local events..  You earn points by attending and at the end of the year you can earn awards!

If you have any questions you can email me at  TenioWA@40Somethingcowgirls

Float the Green River in Saluda, NC

Let’s stay cool floating the Green River at 5200 Green River Cove Rd.,Saluda, NC. We will carpool there and arrive there by 10:00 to start our adventure. After our float which takes about 2-3 hours, we can have lunch in the cute town of Saluda or at the Tryon Equestrian Center! 

Meet us at the Buck’s Grave Road Trailhead at 9:30, riding out by 10:00. No restroom nor water at the trailhead. These trails located in Chester County, SC is surrounded by beautiful wooded floodplain, surrounded by upland pine woods and maturing hardwood forests. Some hills an a few rocky/roots areas. Boots or shoes recommended.

Joel Conner Horsemanship. Phenomenal teacher and student of the horse. Empowers the horse and the horseman.

This year’s clinic will be held Friday through Sunday, August 9-11, 2024.

We will once again have 3 3-hour sessions per class (that’s 9 hours of work per class). The Groundwork class will be from 9am – 12pm each of the 3 days, and the Riding class will be from 1:30pm – 4:30pm each of the 3 days.

Bring your own lunch, plenty of water, and SUNSCREEN! We will likely be working a bit outside, weather permitting.

Each class (Groundwork or Riding) is $450.00 for all three days, or $800.00 total to do both classes.

We require a deposit of $225.00 requested to hold your space PER CLASS, or a $400.00 deposit if you are signing up for both.

There will be a daily fee of $10.00 per horse for stalls OR outdoor pens, and you will be required to provide shavings for your stalls (indoor only) as well as daily cleaning and end-of-clinic stripping of your stall, but as usual I will feed for you 2x/day with your own hay and grain/supplements, if desired. Dry camping will be $20.00 for the weekend (suggested donation) – there is a bathroom on site but no shower, however there IS a 2 bedroom apartment available for rent if a few of you wanted to band together and rent that out (it has a queen and a bunk bed, but Keri said there’s not really a cap on bodies so air mattresses are welcome! https://www.airbnb.com/hosting/listings/editor/48871402/details/custom-link

Joel is also the new sponsor for Buck Brannamans clinic in Spanaway.

Experience the Wonder of Virginia, Blue Ridge Mountains. Trails for all skill levels with some elevation and rocky areas. Boots or shoes recommended.
Water/power at each site with an amazing bathhouse!
Please bring extra cash for “Pass the Boot” to raise funds for our 2024 charity.

Come and join us and see what we are all about!!   We have a love of horse and local events..  You earn points by attending and at the end of the year you can earn awards!

If you have any questions you can email me at  TenioWA@40Somethingcowgirls

Come on over to Joelle’s home for some pool time ! The address is 406 Unity Church Road, Kings Mountain, NC. Arrive around 2:00 for drinks, food, socializing, work on your tan and a short meeting.
Great time to bring friends who are interested in meeting like minded cowgirls!
Please bring your favorite drink and a light dish to share. We will “Pass the Boot” for our 2024 charities.

Join us for camping and riding at Croft State Park. Mostly flat trails, but there are some rocks and roots so shoes or boots are recommended.
Water/Power at each campsite. Horses are stalled at the barn, separate from the campgrounds.
We will “Pass the Boot” for our 2024 charities.
For reservations go to www.reserve.southcarolinaparks.com/Croft

Owners Tom and Pat Seay open their home and land for a unique cattle experience. Experienced or novice welcome, you will be guided and mentored by experienced cattle driving and team penning staff.
Lots of history at this old farm, you will want to have this kind of fun without having to go west. The most awesome thing is you bring your own horse.
Power at each site. Community hose for water for your trailer. Stalls for each horse. Small bathhouse on property, but not fancy.

Contact Pat Seay for availability: 540-829-9555

Come and join us and see what we are all about!!   We have a love of horse and local events..  You earn points by attending and at the end of the year you can earn awards!

If you have any questions you can email me at  TenioWA@40Somethingcowgirls