Calendar

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Jan
2
Tue
KINNEAR, WY Attending BCH Meeting @ Hudson Town Hall
Jan 2 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join us for our monthly meeting to discuss trail maintenance, upcoming events, and trail rides!

Jan
6
Sat
KINNEAR, WY Attending CSSHA Clinic 3 @ CWC Rustler Ag & Equine Complex
Jan 6 @ 9:00 am – Jan 7 @ 10:00 am

Ranch roping breakaway clinic and Practice. $40 per day or $55 for both days. Sunday there is a jackpot in the afternoon for $20.

Jan
11
Thu
Lubbock Tx–Attending Rocket Donkey Barrel Race @ Clovis NM
Jan 11 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm

We will be participating in the Rocket Donkey Productions Barrel Race in Clovis, NM. Come join us or cheer our Cowgirls on.

Jan
12
Fri
KINNEAR, WY Rendezvous Meeting
Jan 12 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

This is a planning meeting for the Back Country Horsemen State Rendezvous being hosted by the Wind River chapter. Please contact us for the address.

Jan
13
Sat
Big Spring TX First Ride of the Year…. @ Moss Lake
Jan 13 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Come out and join us for our first ride of the year. Moss Lake has trails for all level of riders.  One of our favorite go to places to ride.  If weather is permitting.  All are welcome

Jan
14
Sun
Lubbock Tx–Play Day Practice @ Jackson Arena
Jan 14 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Bring out the horses and lets kick off this season in a fun way. We host monthly practice events. You can practice traditional clover-leaf barrels, poles, and any play day event you can think of. We enjoy several hours of arena riding and fun.

Jan
18
Thu
KINNEAR, WY Monthly Dinner @ El Vaquero
Jan 18 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Monthly dinner at El Vaquero in Riverton.

Jan
19
Fri
Lubbock, Tx–Round Up
Jan 19 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join us for our first Round Up of 2024. We have not decided where to host just yet, but send me a message and I will let you know soon.

Jan
20
Sat
Lubbock, Tx–Attending Connie Combs Barrel Clinic @ Mallet Arena, Levelland Tx
Jan 20 @ 8:00 am – Jan 21 @ 5:00 pm

We will be attending the Connie Combs Barrel Clinic at the Mallet Arena in Levelland Tx. This is an amazing opportunity to learn from one of the industry’s best barrel racers.

Jan
23
Tue
Big Spring TX Monthly Round-Up
Jan 23 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Come join us for our monthly gathering,  we will discuss past events and plan future adventures.  Location is yet to be determined, but will be decided soon.  All are welcome

Jan
27
Sat
Lubbock Tx–Attending NBHA 05 Barrel Race @ Lonesome Pines Equestrian Center, Lubbock Tx
Jan 27 @ 8:00 am – Jan 28 @ 5:00 pm

Come join us at the first NBHA race held in Tx05 district. Its gonna be a fun 2 day event.

KINNEAR, WY Attending Ranch Horse Versatility Series #3 @ Central WY College Arena
Jan 27 @ 9:00 am – Jan 28 @ 3:00 pm

CWC  will be hosting practice sessions on each Saturday before the show on Sunday. Youth and adult divisions include Ranch Trail, Ranch Riding, Reining, and Working Cow Horse. Competitors can enter one class or all classes in their division and have a chance to win Ranch Horse All Around Awards.

Big Spring TX Ride at Little Sister Ashelys @ Little Sister Ashley Luces House
Jan 27 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Come out and ride with us as we explore Little Sister Ashleys half section.  Bring your own beverages and snacks…  Weather permitting.  All are welcome

Jan
28
Sun
Collinwood, TN Rustic Sourdough Workshop @ McKibbon Hollow
Jan 28 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

The workshop is hands on demo.  We make Rustic Sourdough Boule, Together and the instructor walks you through step by step.  All participants take home some of the very active wild yeast sourdough starter.  The instructor also will bring a variety of yummy wild yeast sourdough treats to enjoy.

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
3
Sat
KINNEAR, WY Attending CSSHA Clinic 4 @ CWC Rustler Ag & Equine Complex
Feb 3 @ 9:00 am – Feb 4 @ 10:00 am

Team Sorting clinic and Practice. $40 per day or $55 for both days. Sunday there is a jackpot in the afternoon for $20.

Feb
6
Tue
KINNEAR, WY Attending BCH Meeting @ Hudson Town Hall
Feb 6 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

The Wind River Back Country Horsemen are having their monthly chapter meeting. Come learn about trail clearing projects, the state rendezvous, trail rides, and upcoming events!

Feb
7
Wed
Big Spring TX Tattoo Day @ Mom and Pops Tattoo Shop
Feb 7 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Come on over to the tattoo shop and get some ink done.  We will have several Cowgirls coming in for new tattoos as well as some touch-ups..  All are welcome…

Feb
9
Fri
Collinwood, TN Barn Party at Lisa Holt’s Residence @ Lisa Holts Residence
Feb 9 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

We will be cooking hot dogs and smores on an open fire.  Bring a horse related item valued at $10 or less for a game.  Come prepared to have fun!

Feb
11
Sun
Ballground, GA Attending Fascial Freedom & Tack fit clinic @ Jenny Defelice Farm
Feb 11 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Join us for an introduction to myofascial release for you and your equine partner.  Also joining us is Mark Jones to educate us about tack fitting. ,

KINNEAR, WY LOTRA Cattle Practice @ LOTRA
Feb 11 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

CSSHA holds Sunday afternoon practices with cattle twice a month at Lander’s LOTRA indoor arena this winter. Take advantage of practicing with cattle and a CowTrac flag for herdwork and cow horse experience from 1:00-4:00 Sunday afternoons on the Sundays listed below. (Sorry, but no roping.) If you are a member of LOTRA and CSSHA, the practice is free. If you are not a member of the LOTRA arena, it’s only $30 per person for all afternoon! (No practice if it’s zero degrees or lower on that day!) Annual LOTRA arena memberships are available at https://lotra.org.

Contact Paula McCormick, [email protected], 307-851-1126 or Nancy Williams, 307-760-5101 [email protected] for more information.

January 21 & 28 (NEW), 2024

February 11 & 25, 2024  

March 10 & 24, 2024 

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
16
Fri
Big Spring TX Ride at San Angelo State Park @ San Angelo State Park, North Concho area
Feb 16 @ 3:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Come out and join us as we ride at another one of our favorite places.  Trails for all levels of riders… Will have a pot luck dinner on Saturday.  Weather permitting… All are welcome.

Feb
17
Sat
KINNEAR, WY Attending Ranch Horse Versatility Series #4 @ Central WY College Arena
Feb 17 @ 9:00 am – Feb 18 @ 3:00 pm

CWC  will be hosting practice sessions on each Saturday before the show on Sunday. Youth and adult divisions include Ranch Trail, Ranch Riding, Reining, and Working Cow Horse. Competitors can enter one class or all classes in their division and have a chance to win Ranch Horse All Around Awards.

Collinwood, TN Painting with a Twist @ Painting with a Twist
Feb 17 @ 12:00 pm – 8:47 pm

Come prepared to paint and bring a snack and drink!  Go look under events on our FB page for the painting we will be doing.  Of course its a horse

Feb
20
Tue
Big Spring TX Monthly Round Up @ Dragon China Buffet
Feb 20 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Come join us for some good food and great company.  We will discuss past events and plan future adventures.  All are welcome…

Feb
24
Sat
Collinwood, TN Southern Equine Expo and Lunch @ Miller Colliseum
Feb 24 @ 9:00 am – Feb 25 @ 8:00 pm

We will be meeting up and sitting together and hanging out.  We will also have lunch or dinner together on Saturday.  We will provide more information about lunch/dinner closer to the event.

Big Spring TX Attending Annual Coggins Clinic @ Howard County Youth Horseman Arena
Feb 24 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

It’s that time of year… Coggins and vaccines will be offered.  Come out and help support the Howard County Youth Horseman Club… Please call or text 806-786-7122 and reserve a spot…  All are encouraged and welcomed..

KINNEAR, WY Anniversary and Awards Party @ Riverton Country Club
Feb 24 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

This is also our monthly meeting. 6pm at the Riverton Country Club. I will announce our chapter awards and there will be raffles and silent auctions. We choose from menu items for dinner and everyone is responsible for paying for their own meals.  Please RSVP to Marillyn by February 18th. You are welcome to bring family and friends!

Mar
1
Fri
Ball Ground, Ga. Derby Day Poker Rides -Garland Mtn. @ Garland Mountain Horse and Hiking Trails
Mar 1 all-day
Hosted by The Friends of Garland Mountain and The 40 something cowgirls, Ball Ground, Georgia and the Friends of Garland Mountain
Mar
2
Sat
Big Spring TX Attending Annual Gem and Mineral Show @ Howard County Fair Barns
Mar 2 @ 9:00 am – Mar 3 @ 5:00 pm

Come on out to the 55th Annual Gem and Mineral Show… Always a great time.  Vendors, food, and lots of amazing rocks… Fun for the whole family.. All are welcome.. Just take a picture of you there and send it to Terri….

Mar
5
Tue
KINNEAR, WY Attending BCH Meeting @ Hudson Town Hall
Mar 5 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

The Wind River Back Country Horsemen are having their monthly chapter meeting. Come learn about trail clearing projects, the state rendezvous, trail rides, and upcoming events!

Mar
8
Fri
Big Spring TX Attending Rattlesnake Round-Up @ Nolan County Coliseum
Mar 8 @ 7:00 am – Mar 10 @ 5:00 pm

Come join us at the 66th Annual Worlds Largest Rattlesnake Round-up…  Even if you don’t like snakes, it’s always a great weekend.  All kinds of information about the nasty death noodles, but also, all kinds of vendors and food… Again, a fun, informative family weekend… All are welcome…If you go, just take a picture of you there and send it to Terri….

Mar
14
Thu
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
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!

Big Spring TX Pasture Ride at Little Sisters @ Ashley Luces House
Mar 16 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Come join us as we explore more of Little Sister Ashleys property.   Please bring a sack lunch or snacks and your favorite beverage…  All are welcome…

Ball Ground Ga. Monthly Round Up Meet and Greet @ Sidelines Grill Riverstone
Mar 16 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Connect with fellow cowgirls in and around the Ballground, Ga area to hear about upcoming events and rides

KINNEAR, WY Birthday Party @ Midvale Store/Hilltop Bar
Mar 16 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Come out to celebrate Marillyn’s birthday! Dinner at Midvale Station (6pm) and then Disco party at hilltop Lounge!

Mar
19
Tue
Big Spring TX Monthly Round Up @ Cowgirl Tammys House
Mar 19 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Come join us for our monthly meeting at Cowgirl Tammys house.  We will discuss past events and plan future adventures.  Cowgirl Tammy is gonna cook dinner, so please feel free to bring a beverage and or a dessert… All are welcome

Mar
21
Thu
KINNEAR, WY Monthly Dinner @ Ichiban Japanese Restaurant
Mar 21 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Monthly dinner at Ichiban Japanese Restaurant in Riverton.

Mar
23
Sat
Big Spring TX Ride at Moss Lake @ Moss Lake
Mar 23 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Come out and join us at one of our favorite spots to ride. Trails available for all level of riders… Weather should cooperate, so ride out at noon.  Please feel free to bring a snack or lunch and your favorite beverage… All are welcome

Mar
30
Sat
Big Spring Tx Attending Sorting Series
Mar 30 @ 9:00 am – 9:15 am

Come out and join in on the fun at the start of this sorting series for 2024… Text entries available the Friday before the event from 8am-6pm… Series runs from from March thru August. Finals in August.  Pays 1st-3rd places.  20$ per run. Pick and draws up to 8 runs.  Open and novice classes and youth will be available if enough riders.  Prizes at the finals: 1st Open-saddle, 2nd Open-buckle, 3rd Open-breast collar.  1st Novice-buckle, 2nd Novice-buckle, 3rd Novice-breast collar..  All are welcome

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
2
Tue
KINNEAR, WY Attending BCH Meeting @ Hudson Town Hall
Apr 2 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

The Wind River Back Country Horsemen are having their monthly chapter meeting. Come learn about trail clearing projects, the state rendezvous, trail rides, and upcoming events!

KINNEAR, WY Attending BCH Meeting @ Hudson Town Hall
Apr 2 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

The Wind River Back Country Horsemen are having their monthly chapter meeting. Come learn about trail clearing projects, the state rendezvous, trail rides, and upcoming events!

Apr
6
Sat
Collinwood, TN 2024 Mule Day Parade @ Rotary Park
Apr 6 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

We will be riding in the Mule Day Parade.  Meeting in Rotary Park and following the parade route.

Ball Ground, Ga. Kennesaw Mountain Ride @ Kennsaw Mountain
Apr 6 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Join us for a five mile pony trek around Kolb’s Farm at Kennesaw Mountain to celebrate our April Birthdays (Judy and Cindy)   RSVP to Judy Henson so we know you’re joining.  There is a $5 national park fee for parking to be paid upon arrival (signs available).  Parking lot is

Apr
9
Tue
Ball Ground Ga – Equestrian Book Club Meeting @ member private Residence
Apr 9 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join us to discuss the book “In Search Of Peace: A Prequel to The Horses Know Trilogy.”  We will eat, drink, be merry and discuss the story at our lovely host’s home.  Contact host for more details

Apr
12
Fri
Big Spring TX Weekend in San Angelo @ San Angelo State Park, North Concho Area
Apr 12 @ 12:00 pm – Apr 14 @ 12:00 pm

Come  out and join us at San Angelo State Park before the heat gets here…  Trails for all level of riders.  Bring your favorite dish for Saturday night pot luck dinner…  All are welcome..

Apr
18
Thu
Ball Ground, GA Horse Camping- A H Stevens state park @ AH Stevens State Park
Apr 18 @ 8:30 am – Apr 22 @ 12:15 pm

Join us for our second annual horse camping trip !  You will need to book your own site/cabin and stalls a www.gastateparks.org