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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.

Jan
21
Sun
Midlothian, TX: Monthly Ride at 4C @ 4C Stables
Jan 21 @ 9:00 am – 11:45 am

Come ride at 4C, use the arena, obstacle course, round pen etc or just come hang out.

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
12
Mon
Greenville, TX – Open Arena Riding @ Top Rail Cowboy Church @ Top Rail Cowboy Church
Feb 12 @ 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
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
15
Thu
Wylie, TX Playday Practice Ridin High Cowboy Church @ Ridin High Cowboy Church
Feb 15 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

In preparation for the playday series, come on out and join us for a morning of fun in the arena and practice the barrels and poles and just spend time with other riders and your horse.

A donation to the church is appreciated for your time spent there.

Look forward to seeing you there!!

Feb
17
Sat
Farmersville TX – Arena Fun Day @ Ridin High Cowboy Church Arena @ Ridin High Cowboy Church Arena
Feb 17 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Come on out and share the covered arena for a morning of peaceful, comfortable, riding and training!!  We will be here to help and assist, or just travel the trails in the dirt!!  If you need assistance, do not hesitate to ask.  Casual fun day… bring your preferred drinks and snacks for fellowship after riding!!  Please do not forget to sign Arena Waiver and drop your $20 for Honor System payments!

Feb
18
Sun
Midlothian, TX: Monthly Ride at 4C @ 4C Stables
Feb 18 @ 9:00 am – 11:45 am

Come ride at 4C, use the arena, obstacle course, round pen etc or just come hang out.

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

McMinnville OR Valentine’s Day, right @ Debbi Dreinser
Feb 18 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

We will be having a delayed Valentine’s Day ride at Debbie Diesner.
Bring your favorite snacks and enjoy after the ride
Wear something red and be surprised

Feb
24
Sat
Farmersville TX @ Night Ride Obstacle Clinic @ Legacy Ranch
Feb 24 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Cowgirl Jennie Vayo is setting up an opportunity for you to participate in a Night Ride Obstacle Clinic at Legacy Ranch in Lone Oak.  This Clinic will be offered by Hunt County Sheriff’s Posse, under the direction of David and Terry Rogers.  It is limited to ten (10) riders, so sign-up quickly.  If weather is prohibitive, it will be rescheduled.  Come on out… new opportunity, new experience!!

Feb
25
Sun
Poolville, TX Attending Obstacles @ BTCC @ Brazos Trails Cowboy Church
Feb 25 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Let’s have fun with the horses on some obstacles. The church is going to have 3 events, 2 practices and the one in April will be a patterned jackpot format. The flyer can be found on Brazos Trails FB page or Poolville Chapter page.

Feb
28
Wed
Wylie, Tx – open arena @ Ridin’ High Cowboy Church @ Ridin High Cowboy Church
Feb 28 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Come out and ride with us at Ridin’ High Cowboy Church! There will be poles and modified barrel pattern set up.

**No fee to ride but a donation is greatly appreciated**

Feb
29
Thu
Wylie, TX Playday Practice Ridin High Cowboy Church @ Ridin High Cowboy Church
Feb 29 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

In preparation for the playday series, come on out and join us for a morning of fun in the arena and practice the barrels and poles and just spend time with other riders and your horse.

A donation to the church is appreciated for your time spent there.

Look forward to seeing you there!!

Mar
1
Fri
Belton SC attending BCH Obstacle Ride Meeting at Croft Park @ Croft State Park,
Mar 1 @ 3:59 pm – Mar 3 @ 4:59 pm

Cowgirls we’re joining the Back Country Horsemen for a fun annual meeting, obstacle course, prizes, camping. Sign up for lunch with the BCH. $40.00 if paid by Feb 15. $50 after. Reserve campsite through Croft Park. Contact [email protected]. Negative coggins required.

Mar
6
Wed
Wylie, Tx – open arena @ Ridin’ High Cowboy Church @ Ridin High Cowboy Church
Mar 6 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Come out and ride with us at Ridin’ High Cowboy Church! There will be poles and modified barrel pattern set up.

**No fee to ride but a donation is greatly appreciated**

Mar
8
Fri
Early, Texas Set up Obstacle Course for Playday @ Rockin Wild Ranch
Mar 8 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Early, Texas

will be  setting up for the Rockin Wild Ranch Obstacle Course Playday event

over 25 obstacle courses

free event for 40 Something Cowgirl members

Current coggins is required , please bring your coggins paperwork

bring your horses to ride after we set up all of the obstacles , it’ll be fun

Greenville, TX – Obstacle Practice & Jackpot @ Top Rail Cowboy Church
Mar 8 @ 6:00 pm – Mar 9 @ 2:00 pm

Come join us for some really fun obstacle practice on Friday and then enter the fun jackpot on Saturday.  There will be divisions depending on number entered to spread the winnings to all levels of horses and riders! We’ll have an in-hand and a riding class!  Practice is from 6-10 Friday, come and go as you can.  It’ll be open group practice to work on whatever you need.  We will have approximately 20 obstacles to work on. Bring your babies, bring your seasoned horses. Practice in hand or mounted! We’ll be there to help you and your horse along! It’s going to be a GREAT time!!

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
10
Sun
Early, Texas 40 SCC Obstacle Fun For Horses and Riders @ Rockin Wild Ranch and Arena
Mar 10 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Early, Texas.  40 Something Cowgirls Obstacle Fun For Horse and Rider

Rockin Wild Ranch and Arena has graciously opened up their gorgeous covered arena , for us to have fun  in their arena with Obstacles.

Bridges, teeter-tots , cowboy curtain, water obstacles, push mobile, tire drag, tire climb, mailbox, 42’ tarp, noodle obstacle, turn style, buddy carry , gates, jump, logs to cross, flag carry , music, and soooooo much more

if your looking for inspiration, encouragement, to share laughs , make incredible memories and meet some amazing 40 Something Cowgirls , then this is the event you’ve been waiting for!

please come a little early to saddle up and be ready to go

gate opens up at 2pm

MUST SHOW PROOF OF CURRENT COGGINS

Mar
13
Wed
Wylie, Tx – cloverleaf barrel pattern practice @ Ridin’ High Cowboy Church @ Ridin High Cowboy Church
Mar 13 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Come out and ride with us at Ridin’ High Cowboy Church! There will be poles and modified barrel pattern set up.

**No fee to ride but a donation is greatly appreciated**

Mar
14
Thu
Wylie, TX **CANCELED** Playday Practice Ridin High Cowboy Church @ Ridin High Cowboy Church
Mar 14 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

In preparation for the playday series, come on out and join us for a morning of fun in the arena and practice the barrels and poles and just spend time with other riders and your horse.

A donation to the church is appreciated for your time spent there.

Look forward to seeing you there!!

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
Farmersville TX – Arena Fun Day @ Ridin High Cowboy Church Arena @ Ridin High Cowboy Church Arena
Mar 16 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Come on out and share the covered arena for a morning of peaceful, comfortable, riding and training!!  We will be here to help and assist, or just travel the trails in the dirt!!  If you need assistance, do not hesitate to ask.  Casual fun day… bring your preferred drinks and snacks for fellowship after riding!!  Please do not forget to sign Arena Waiver and drop your $20 for Honor System payments!

Collinwood, TN Obstacle Playday and Potluck Lunch @ Home of Kimberly Krueger
Mar 16 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

This will be our second obstacle play day at Kim’s house.  If you didn’t come the first time, you missed out on a good time.  Kim has an unbelieve obstacle course set up at her home and changes it up on a weekly basis.  This course will be a St. Patty’s Day Theme.  It’s $40 per person and you need to bring a side dish to go with Taco Soup for our potluck lunch!

Mar
17
Sun
Midlothian, TX: Monthly Ride at 4C @ 4C Stables
Mar 17 @ 9:00 am – 11:45 am

Come ride at 4C, use the arena, obstacle course, round pen etc or just come hang out.

Mar
20
Wed
Wylie, Tx – pole pattern practice @ Ridin High Cowboy Church
Mar 20 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Come out and ride with us at Ridin’ High Cowboy Church! There will be poles and modified barrel pattern set up.

**No fee to ride but a donation is greatly appreciated**

Mar
22
Fri
Benbrook TX – LOCATION CHANGE Rutledge Patient Trail Ride @ Holiday Park
Mar 22 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

LOCATION CHANGE due to weather- access the parking lot off of Pearl Ranch Road from 377.

Come join us as we assist Rutledge clients enjoy the benefits of equine therapy. We will not be riding, but will be assisting young adults who are undergoing cancer treatments. Whether riding the trails or grooming horses, we need cowgirls there to help.

Patients will book through Rutledge at the direction of their medical advisers.

Mar
24
Sun
Poolville, TX Attending Obstacles @ BTCC @ Brazos Trails Cowboy Church
Mar 24 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Let’s have fun with the horses on some obstacles. This will be a practice for the patterned jackpot in April. The flyer can be found on Brazos Trails FB page or Poolville Chapter page.

Mar
27
Wed
Wylie, Tx – play day practice w/ instruction @ Ridin High Cowboy Church
Mar 27 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Come out and ride with us at Ridin’ High Cowboy Church! There will be poles and modified barrel pattern set up.

**No fee to ride but a donation is greatly appreciated**

Mar
28
Thu
Wylie, TX **CANCELED** Playday Practice Ridin High Cowboy Church @ Ridin High Cowboy Church
Mar 28 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

In preparation for the playday series, come on out and join us for a morning of fun in the arena and practice the barrels and poles and just spend time with other riders and your horse.

A donation to the church is appreciated for your time spent there.

Look forward to seeing you there!!

Mar
30
Sat
Church Point, LA – Mounted Shooting Practice & Meet and Greet @ V-Cross Arena
Mar 30 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 pm

Join us for a practice Mounted shooting session March 30, 2024 10 am – 2 pm, priced at $20 per person. You can either bring your own blanks or purchase 10 blanks from us for $7.

Afterwards, enjoy a fun filled day with the 40SC moving cattle in the arena and some lively line dancing with Cowgirl Melanie Bourque. Don’t forget to bring your own Berverage.

$15 nightly hookups

$5 stall per day

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..

Apr
3
Wed
Wylie, Tx – open arena @ Ridin’ High Cowboy Church @ Ridin High Cowboy Church
Apr 3 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Come out and ride with us at Ridin’ High Cowboy Church! There will be poles and modified barrel pattern set up.

**No fee to ride but a donation is greatly appreciated**

Apr
10
Wed
Wylie, Tx – cloverleaf barrel pattern practice @ Ridin’ High Cowboy Church @ Ridin High Cowboy Church
Apr 10 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Come out and ride with us at Ridin’ High Cowboy Church! There will be poles and modified barrel pattern set up.

**No fee to ride but a donation is greatly appreciated**

Apr
13
Sat
Gainesville, TX Ada Mule Sale @ Pontotoc County Agri-Plex
Apr 13 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Saturday sale starts at 9 am with wagons, trailers, antiques, & farm equipment. Consignment mules start an hour after that. If anyone is interested in more, Thursday @ 4pm is a trail competition & Friday is the tack sale

Rochester, WA – Attending Indoor Mountain Trail Course Play Day @ Flying M Stables
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Must sign up for a two-hour time slot when registering: 10-12, 12-2, 2-4

Pay via Venmo (@flyingmstables), cash, or check.

Fee includes use of the outdoor arena and track, weather permitting

Apr
20
Sat
Farmersville TX – Arena Fun Day @ Ridin High Cowboy Church Arena @ Ridin High Cowboy Church Arena
Apr 20 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Come on out and share the covered arena for a morning of peaceful, comfortable, riding and training!!  We will be here to help and assist, or just travel the trails in the dirt!!  If you need assistance, do not hesitate to ask.  Casual fun day… bring your preferred drinks and snacks for fellowship after riding!!  Please do not forget to sign Arena Waiver and drop your $20 for Honor System payments!

Apr
21
Sun
Midlothian, TX: Monthly Ride at 4C @ 4C Stables
Apr 21 @ 9:00 am – 11:45 am

Come ride at 4C, use the arena, obstacle course, round pen etc or just come hang out.

Apr
25
Thu
Abilene, TX HSU Western Heritage Day @ Hardin Simmons University
Apr 25 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

If anyone is interested in volunteering for western heritage day at Hardin-Simmons, they are looking for people to show kids how to rope (like 1st graders). In the past HSU students who don’t know how to rope have helped but they’d love to have “real cowgirls/boys” come to show how it’s done.

Western Heritage Day


It is Thursday April 25th 8 am- noon. Over 2000 kids are already signed up.
Other western things to show the kids are also open for suggestion. The six white horses will have a farrier working on them for one of the stations.

Apr
26
Fri
Benbrook TX – CANCELED-WEATHER Rutledge Patient Trail Ride @ Rocky Creek Park
Apr 26 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Come join us as we assist Rutledge clients enjoy the benefits of equine therapy. We will not be riding, but will be assisting young adults who are undergoing cancer treatments. Whether riding the trails or grooming horses, we need cowgirls there to help.

Patients will book through Rutledge at the direction of their medical advisers.

Apr
27
Sat
Benbrook, TX NEW DATE TBA -RC Clean up day @ Rocky Creek Pk
Apr 27 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

WEATHER pushed the date. Will update the event once we have a new date.
TADRA will be working on cleaning up this trail that we so enjoy using for free.. Please come out & give us a hand.

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.

Salem, OR Attending Dahlia Days Tuber Sale @ Abundant Acre Flower Farm
May 4 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Come to this small farm and choose from a BIG variety of dahlia tubers!

They will be priced from $5 to $9 a tuber.

Please see event page for photos of available varieties and check out their Facebook page or Instagram for more updates @abundantacreflowerfarm

May
10
Fri
Salem, OR Attending Master Gardener Plant Sale @ Polk County Fairgrounds
May 10 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

THE EXCITEMENT IS INCREASING…….

THE 2024 PLANT SALE IS COMING SOON!

Rickreall, Polk County Fairgrounds

The Polk County Master Gardener Association Plant Sale is coming up Friday, May 10th 9:00 to 4:00 and Saturday, May 11th, 9:00 t0 2:00.

Cheers to the returning Country Store, beautiful annuals, trees and shrubs, perennials, herbs, hanging baskets and a few specialty plants.

They are adding a new children’s area this year where children will, for $1, be able to plant a Marigold in a colorful plastic pot for their mom and take home a small scoop of Marigold seeds to plant in their yard. This table will be staffed by members of one of their 4H Horticulture groups who will also have information on the 4H groups in Polk County to give to kids who come to the table.

They will also have 5 to 6 raffle items to be raffled off on Saturday at noon.

Save the date!

KINNEAR, WY Attending Cody Horse Sale @ Downtown Cody, WY
May 10 @ 3:51 pm – May 11 @ 4:51 pm

Attending the Cody Horse Sale- Event preview on Friday and the auction is on Saturday.

May
11
Sat
Stanton, TX attending Shenandoah Bar M Ranch Open House @ Shenandoah Bar M Ranch
May 11 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Shenandoah Bar M Ranch welcomes the cowgirls to visit the Ranch during the Shenandoah Bar M open house event.

Beginning at 9:00 a.m., the public is invited to tour the facility during which time a light breakfast will be provided.  Tours of the property will be given.  We will ride at 12:00.  As a group, we can decide whether to do an arena ride, obstacle course, trail ride, or all three!

Kings Mountain, NC Obstacle Play Day @ Judi Vogt’s Home
May 11 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

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. 

May
18
Sat
Estacada, OR – Attending Extreme Trail Sports Obstacle Course and In Hand @ Tamarind Ranch LLC
May 18 @ 7:30 am – 4:00 pm

This is a day event put on by Extreme Trail Sports. Great for those new to the sport. Day rentals for stalls are available and should be reserved when you register but stalls will be paid for the day of the event.

ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:00pm, PST

Saturday Morning: In-Hand event obstacles are completed dismounted. You may be saddled, halters with leads are recommended. All non-riding equines are welcome to compete.

Saturday Afternoon: Obstacle Course is a mounted event in an area/field. A saddle (treeless included) and headstall with reins are required. All riding disciplines are welcome.

There is a variety of terrain throughout the property. The facility has gravel roads throughout. The arena has sand footing. The trails have dirt, mixed gravel, wooded area, and lots of trees.

FEES:

Obstacle Course: $24-$44

In Hand: $24-$44

Continental Breakfast: $5 donation

Lunch: $8 donation for beef chili and chicken enchilada chili with chips and drinks

In addition to the registration fee paid to ETS, a $10 facility fee will be collected the day of the event to support the ranch.

Awards:

1st-6th place Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced

1st-3rd place Junior (age 13-17)

1st-3rd place Youngin’ (age 7-12) and

1st place Newcomer.

7:30-8:45 Arrival check-in; 8:00 Judge Meeting; 9:00 Rider Meeting; 10:00 First riders out on the In Hand Course; LUNCH after you ride-at your convenience; 12-1:15 Rider check-in for Mounted Obstacle Course; Awards; 1:30 Rider Meeting; 2:00 First riders out on Mounted Obstacle Course; Awards.

Farmersville TX – Arena Fun Day @ Ridin High Cowboy Church Arena @ Ridin High Cowboy Church Arena
May 18 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Come on out and share the covered arena for a morning of peaceful, comfortable, riding and training!!  We will be here to help and assist, or just travel the trails in the dirt!!  If you need assistance, do not hesitate to ask.  Casual fun day… bring your preferred drinks and snacks for fellowship after riding!!  Please do not forget to sign Arena Waiver and drop your $20 for Honor System payments!