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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.
Early, Texas Monthly Round Up
come join us for some delicious pizza and salad
dinner is Dutch
we’ll talk about exciting upcoming events for the new year
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.
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 !!!
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
Early , Texas. Thirsty Thursday
come join us for a relaxing night of award winning whine tasting at the beautiful Skies Over Texas Whinery in Early
Whine tasting , or ordering by glass is Dutch
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
Early, Texas Beginner Livestock Clinic
It’s that time to get out and gondo something fun!
you know… those things you put on your new years resolution bucket list
70 degree,s is in the forecast, so let’s grab those saddles and go make some fun memories !!!!
Cost will include lunch with homemade sausage and chicken gumbo, cornbread, and lots of delicious desserts
so what are you waiting for , dust off those boots and all Go !!!!
negative coggins is required
Entry fee must be paid with cash,
pay the day of clinic
please come early to pay and be ready , clinic will start on time
hope to see y’all there
Early, Texas Celebrating our 1 year Anniversary and year end chapter Awards
Here’s to our first year as a Early, Texas Chapter of The 40 Something Cowgirls
Come out and help us celebrate this amazing milestone!
We’ll share stories of the dedication and hard work the ladies have put into making this an incredible chapter
Meet some of the most inspiring women , Brown County has to offer .
Great food, good fellowship and plenty of laughs
Come hungry ,and see why they call us the Fun-est Cowgirls on the planet
Dinner is potluck
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
Early, Texas Monthly Game Night
Name that Meme, Family Fued, Scattergories…or chicken ?
who knows what we’ll be playing , but it’ll have you laughing and glad you
Dinner is potluck ,so come hungry and let’s get this year started off with a bang , or a chicken , or who knows lol 😂
Early, Texas Thirsty Thursday
Come walk the streets of Los Trece , like it’s the 1800’s Wild West
Live gun fights , good food and ax throwing
Early, Texas. Will be attending the annual Good Samaritan Paint a soup Bowl Fundraiser
come join us for a fun filled night of helping out our community
Good Samaritan annual paint a soup bowl for their fight against fundraiser
Paint a soup bowl to be bought by locals attending the annual Fundraiser , on April 11th at the Brownwood Coliseum
Our Chapter will be attending the SHTX Kick off Classic Feb 29-March 4th 2024
Show has 10 Divisions , collegiate competition , Ranch Cutting, and AQHA Ranch Riding .
3 Clinics & Practices
Thurs Feb 29th Boxing only clinic 1-2pm & 2-3pm $50/per person
Paid Cow practice w/ coaching with fresh cows 3:30-7pm $85.00 / cow
Friday March 1st Stock horse Clinic with all 4 classes $130.00/ person
Competition
thursday feb 29th open & lvl 1 open Jackpot
Friday March 1st jackpot ranch cutting -4pm **limited to 75 runs **
AQHA Ranch Riding -6pm
Sat & Sun March 2-3 non pro & all around jackpot
limited , intermediate, Jr horse, novice, lvl 1 novice, youth , and novice youth
Monday march 4th
Collegiate SHTX Show
RV , stalls, & entry fees
stalls $35/night
rv’s $40/night
shavings $10/bag
online entry forms available online Jan 24th 2024 at stockhorsetexas.org
entries due or scratch by Feb 16th –$100.00 late fee
non jackpot class $25.00
jackpot class $45.00
cattle fee $70.00
AQHA ranch riding $15.00
Office fee $20.00 per association ( AQHA/ SHTX )
Enjoy a leisurely ride around beautiful Lake Ray Roberts. Wear green!
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
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.
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
Early, Texas Monthly Round Up
will be going over some exciting events that are coming up for the year .
One event we need to finalize, is the weekend retreat at the beautiful lake Brownwood
we’d love to have you join us , so what are you waiting for ?
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
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.
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.
Early Texas , Brownwood Lyric Theatre
Showdown On The Brazo
Come join us as we watch our very own little sister Callie Jackson , who was an extra in the movie
Outlaw!!!!! Callie plays a ruff and Tuff Outlaw in a riding gang on her trusty horse named Sadie
Grab some popcorn, a Dr Pepper and come join us in the beautiful downtown Brownwood lyric theatre
Callie will be taking pictures and autographs after the movie 🍿
Early, Texas. Will be attending the lometa DiamondBack Jubilee and Rodeo
These 2 day event is filled with family fun adventures
Live Music, chili cook off, cornhole tournament, rattler team roping , mutton butting, crown of Miss Diamondback Jubilee Rodeo Queen , wild hog sacking just to name a few
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
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.
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.
Early, Texas. Solar eclipse Milkshakes and Pie
Grab your solar glasses along with your sweet tooth and enjoy a delicious slice of pie and milkshake at the Beautiful new Pecans.com cafe
Will we see aliens when the ski turn completely dark ?
WHO KNOWS ?
But one thing you can guarantee, is plenty of laughs and a delicious dessert
this event is Dutch
Early, Texas. Annual Good Samaritan Soup Bowl Project
We will be attending the Good Samaritan annual fundraiser
Help fight Hunger locally & globally. Dine on a simple meal of soup, bread dessert and water. Take home a hand painted ceramic bowl as a reminder of the fight against food insecurity and hunger in our area and around the world
admission is $15 per person
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.
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
Early, Texas Monthly Roundup Meeting
Catch up on the latest events that’s happening within our chapter
bring a snack lunch and enjoy the beautiful city park of Early, Texas
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
Early, Texas. Afternoon Luncheon at Sunflower Cafe
Authentic International cuisine with a southern touch
lunch is Dutch
this event solar glasses are required but not provided
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
Early, Texas Will be attending the Brownwood County Fair Association 3rd Annual Ranch Rodeo
2 Qualifier Events,
Teams of 5 compete in 5 events of the working Cowboys
weekend pass , both qualifiers and finals $25
Jimmy Throwbridge ( 325-998-3219 )
jthrowbridge3219@yahoo.com
Its roundup time again ladies! Join us for dinner, drinks, merry making, shenanigan planning and discussing all things equine.
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.
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.
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
Early, Texas. Attending the Goldthwaite State Championship BBQ & GOAT COOK – OFF
If you’re a BBQ enthusiast, music lover , or simply looking for a weekend of family – Friendly fun, the Goldthwaite State BBQ and GOAT COOK OFF ha something for everyone
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
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
Early , Texas POSTPONE due to rain ROP -Oak Academy
Helping young folks through positive introduction into horsemanship
Early, Texas. Attending the Cowboy Capital MS Trail Ride
Gates open up at 7am
Ride Check in begins at : 8 am
Saddled Up and Ready at 8:45 am
Stay for lunch, auction, and drawing for hundred, riffle& Handgun raffle
tickets available for $10 each