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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
2
Tue
Graham TX Monthly Meeting @ Mi Familia Restaurant
Jan 2 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join us for our monthly meeting!  We’ll have dinner, catch up and make plans for future events.  Riders and non-riders are welcome!

Jan
12
Fri
Gainesville, TX Monthly Roundup @ St Joe's Pizza
Jan 12 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

It’s Roundup time again Cowgirls! Let’s eat some really good pizza, have a drink, make merry and discuss all thinks horsey and plan some shenanigans to get into.

Stanton, TX Attending Sandhills Rodeo @ Ector County Coliseum
Jan 12 @ 6:00 pm

The cowgirls are attending the Sandhills Rodeo on January 12, 2024.  We will meet for dinner at 6:00.  The rodeo starts at 7:30.

Jan
20
Sat
Stanton, TX Attending Wooly Winter Open Show @ Texas Tech Equestrian Center
Jan 20 @ 8:00 am

The cowgirls are headed North to Lubbock for the Wooly Winter Open Show at Texas Tech Equestrian Center.  The shows starts with Halter at 8:00, and will likely last until 5:00 p.m. or later, ending with Ranch classes.  Check out the following URL for more information:

https://www.texastechequestrian.com/open-show.html

 

Jan
27
Sat
Graham TX FWSSR Grand Entry @ Dickies Arena
Jan 27 @ 7:00 am – 11:30 am

Graham TX chapter is participating in the grand entry for the 11:00 am FWSSR rodeo performance.  We are allowed 5 trailer spaces for our participants.  Official parade gear, negative Coggins and health certificate required. Be ready for the police escort to the arena at 10:00 am.

Graham TX Cowgirl Lunch @ Railhead Smokehouse
Jan 27 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us for lunch after the FWSSR grand entry! Meeting time is approximately 1:00 or as soon as we can get there after the grand entry.  All are welcome!

Stanton, TX Attending Jennifer’s Mardi Gras Birthday Bash @ Jennifer's House
Jan 27 @ 7:00 pm

Put on your beads and get ready to party!  Mardi Gras season is winding up.  Let’s kick it off at Jennifer’s birthday bash!

Feb
6
Tue
Graham TX Monthly Meeting @ Neri's on the Square
Feb 6 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join us for our monthly meeting!  We will visit, eat and make plans for future events.  Riders and non-riders are welcome!

Feb
9
Fri
Gainesville, TX Monthly Roundup @ St Joe's Pizza
Feb 9 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Its Roundup time again! We had such a great time at St Joe’s Pizza in Gainesville we’re doing it again! Join to discuss shenanigans while we enjoy some good food and drink. Its BYOB there right now.

Feb
12
Mon
Gainesville, TX Open Arena Riding with True Horsemanship Seminars, LLC @ Cooke County Cowboy Church
Feb 12 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Eddie Rodriguez will make a special visit to work with attendees. He will be playing with the horses and their riders for a fun and educational experience

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
5
Tue
Graham TX Monthly Meeting @ Neri’s
Mar 5 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join us for our monthly meeting. We’ll eat, visit and plan events. All are welcome-riders and non-riders!

Mar
8
Fri
Gainesville, TX Monthly Roundup @ County Seat Kitchen & Cocktails
Mar 8 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Its Roundup time! We’re trying a new place in a favorite old location! Join us for drinks, dinner, and chatting about all things horsey! Bring $2 for the raffle and ideas for some fun trouble to get into.

Mar
21
Thu
Graham TX Young County Rodeo @ Young County Arena
Mar 21 @ 7:30 pm – Mar 23 @ 7:30 pm

Mark your calendars and get ready for rodeo action at its finest. March 21-23, 2024

 

Performances each night at 7:30!

Mar
23
Sat
Graham TX Petticoats on the Prairie @ Goree Expo center
Mar 23 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Let’s go shopping!
Shop with 75+ vendors of incredible vendors from all over Texas and beyond!
Vintage and Repurposed, Boutiques, Home Decor, Art, handmade goods, turquoise and sterling jewelry, furniture, antiques, gourmet foods and cool JUNK too! 3 FoOd TrUCKs on site!
We will meet at the north side of the courthouse in Graham to carpool to Coleman at 8 am!
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.

Mar
28
Thu
Stanton, TX Roundup @ Fat Birds
Mar 28 @ 6:30 pm

The monthly roundup of the Stanton, TX chapter will be at Fat Birds in Midland, TX.

Mar
30
Sat
Gainesville, TX Trail Maintenance @ Big Mineral @ Big Mineral Equestrian Camp
Mar 30 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Jump on your horse or mule and have some fun while also helping to maintain the trails at Big Mineral. Bring some loppers and a snack. Big Mineral is a pretty rugged ride with some fairly steep hills. Its not rocky though and your steed can go barefoot. Also, theres no fee to ride there.

Apr
2
Tue
Graham TX Monthly Meeting @ TBD
Apr 2 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join us for our monthly meeting!  We’ll eat, socialize and make plans for future events!

 

Riders and non-riders are welcome!

Apr
3
Wed
Stanton, TX Farewell Party for Meghan @ Jennifer's House
Apr 3 @ 7:00 pm

Cowgirl Meghan is moving back to Florida.  Join us to give her a proper send off.  Bring your favorite dish and/or beverage.

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
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

Stanton, TX Attending Old Sorehead Trade Days
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – Apr 14 @ 5:00 pm

The Old Sorehead Trade Days is an opportunity to shop dozens of local vendors.

Graham TX Cowboy Church of Young County Playday @ Cowboy Church of Young County arena
Apr 13 @ 2:30 pm – 6:00 pm

6 events

Several age divisions -lead line thru adult

$5 per event or $25 for all 6

Sign up at 2:30

All ages and levels welcome!

 

Apr
19
Fri
Gainesville, TX Monthly Roundup @ Villa Grande Mexican Restaurant
Apr 19 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Its roundup time again ladies! Join us for dinner, drinks, merry making, shenanigan planning and discussing all things equine.

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.

Apr
25
Thu
Graham TX Dinner at The Bend @ The Bend
Apr 25 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join us for dinner and fellowship!  “Plus Ones” welcome!

Meet at the courthouse in Graham to carpool at 6 pm.

Stanton, TX Meet and Greet @ Fair to Midland
Apr 25 @ 6:30 pm
Are you curious about the 40 Something Cowgirls? Come out and meet our members! Find out about fun upcoming events or suggest your own event! We hope to see you there!
Apr
27
Sat
Graham TX Mineral Wells Rodeo Parade
Apr 27 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

We will ride in the rodeo parade in Mineral Wells Saturday April 27. Wear pink parade gear, please.

May
6
Mon
Graham TX Monthly Meeting @ Linda's house
May 6 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join us for our monthly meeting at Linda Sears’ home.

Carpool from courthouse in Graham at 5:45 if desired.

Bring finger foods/beverages.

We will set our calendar for the remainder of the year, so please bring your ideas for events!

May
10
Fri
Gainesville, TX Monthly Roundup @ NETX Horse Sale Preview @ Jared Lesch Cowhorses
May 10 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Its Roundup time! This month we’re meeting at the NETX horse sale at Jared Lesch. Friday is the sale preview. There will be live music, Complimentary cookout, Vendors, and more! Lets meet up, Look at some pretty horses, and maybe plan some stuff!

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!

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
18
Sat
Graham TX Trail Ride @ Linda Sears' place
May 18 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Please join us for a trail ride at Linda Sears’ place.  Potluck lunch to follow.  All are invited.

More details to follow

Graham TX Cowboy Church of Young County Playday @ Cowboy Church of Young County Arena
May 18 @ 2:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Register online at https://www.cowboychurchccyc.com/ or in person from 2:30-3:30.
Concessions are available.
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!
Leadline-Seniors welcome!
$5 per event or $25 for all 6
Classic playday events plus 1 surprise event!
May
25
Sat
Gainesville, TX Hickory Creek Trail Work Day @ Hickory Creek WMA (4 Corners)
May 25 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Trail maintenance at Hickory Creek. Bring some loppers, something to drink and a snack and be ready to ride out at about 9 am to clear up some trails. Hickory Creek is a FUN place to ride and made even better, now that we have some marked trails. You’ll need an OK Conservation pass to ride there.

Graham TX Cowboy Church of Young County Ranch Horse & Roping Clinic @ Cowboy Church of Young County Arena
May 25 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Ranch Horse & Roping Clinic

Cost is $60 per rider, lunch included.

Ages 12 and up.

Limited to 12 participants in ranch horse, 12 in roping.

Use the QR code to sign up OR  register in advance here:   …https://forms.gle/qcCg4zW9ofs9zAy66
by May 17 deadline.
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
3
Mon
Graham TX Monthly Meeting @ Julie Anderson’s house
Jun 3 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join us for our monthly meeting!  Please bring finger foods🙂

we will make plans for events and visit!

Jun
4
Tue
Graham TX Texas A&M Summer Horsemanship School @ Young County Arena-Outback
Jun 4 @ 8:00 am – Jun 5 @ 5:00 pm

Join us for 2 full days of instruction on your own horse. Ages 8 and up. Please call 940/549-0737 or 940/550-5042 for more information.

Jun
6
Thu
Stanton, TX Roundup @ Torchy's Tacos
Jun 6 @ 6:30 pm

***Rescheduled due to inclement weather***

The monthly meeting of the Stanton, TX chapter will be at Torchy’s tacos in Odessa.  Come enjoy good food and good company.

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
14
Fri
Gainesville, TX Monthly Roundup @ St Joe's Pizza
Jun 14 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Its Roundup Time again! Lets get together for dinner, drinks, talk about all things horsey and some shenanigan planning!

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
Graham TX Independence Day on the Square @ On the Square
Jun 29 @ 7:00 am – 9:00 pm

Join Grahamites for a full day of activities celebrating our independence on Saturday, June 29.

Pancake Breakfast, patriotic music, shopping on the square, veteran’s honors, parade, concert and fireworks! If you choose to ride in the parade, please wear red, white & blue!

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Stanton, TX Attending Give ’em the Gate Mini-Clinic @ Shenandoah Bar M Ranch
Jun 29 @ 9:00 am

Have you always struggled to get your horse to work a gate?  Is your horse seasoned at working a gate, but has gotten impatient or pushy?  Is your horse great at working a gate, but you would like to add a little finesse?  Join this free mini-clinic to add a some swag to your style!

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
12
Fri
Gainesville, TX Monthly Roundup @ Amante Patio
Jul 12 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Its Roundup time again!! Lets meet at the new winery in downtown Gainesville and gab about all things equine and plan some fun shenanigans!

Jul
14
Sun
Gainesville, TX Lake Texoma Lake Day @ Big Mineral Marina
Jul 14 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Its HOT! So we’re gonna  meet at Big Mineral Marina on Lake Texoma and take off in the boat for a redneck cruise and do some swimming, drinking, and snacking to cool off and give the weather the bird!