Calendar

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Jan
4
Thu
Thermopolis WY Open Riding in the barn @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Jan 4 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Open riding in the barn hosted by Kay Reese.

Jan
5
Fri
Thermopolis WY Obstacle Course @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Jan 5 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Obstacle course, poles, etc. hosted by Laura Patterson.

Abilene, TX Cowgirl roundup/annual planning @ Barb Knight’s
Jan 5 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Let’s connect @ Barb Knight’s place and build a shell of our 2024 activities. Come w/your ideas for locations and activities that you want to attend.

Jan
12
Fri
Church Point, LA-Spectate Mounted Shooting Clinic @ V-Cross Ranch
Jan 12 all-day

The Kenda Lenseigne Clinic is fully booked, but you’re invited to observe and volunteer if you’re interested.

Alternative if it rains is the Opelousas Covered arena, 13 miles from the V-Cross ranch.

 

 

Jan
13
Sat
Thermopolis, WY Thermopolis Sorting Series @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Jan 13 @ 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
Thermopolis, WY Thermopolis Sorting Series @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Jan 13 @ 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
Jan
25
Thu
Abilene, TX Thirsty Thursday @ Abuelo’s
Jan 25 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Come out for a meal, some cowgirl talk about horses, events and perhaps an adult beverage of choice.

Jan
27
Sat
Abilene, TX Tack Swap @ Oplin Community Center @ Oplin Commmunity Center
Jan 27 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

An Opportunity for the community to buy, sell or trade. Come shop for saddles, bridles, blankets, trailers, boots, show clothes and more!

A bulletin board will be available to advertise your horses for sale, events, and equine services.

Barter is best but Cash is King!!

Jan
30
Tue
Abilene, TX- Game Night @ Babe’s Place
Jan 30 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Join us for games at Babe’s! Bring a snack to share and let’s play!

Feb
1
Thu
Thermopolis WY Open Riding in the barn @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Feb 1 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Open riding in the barn hosted by Kay Reese.

Feb
3
Sat
Abilene, TX Unknown Tour @ Paramount Theater
Feb 3 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

https://www.theunknowntour.org/abilene?fbclid=IwAR1ABoHdsm_YeBeYAbYMGVCVd9OAcJIoYUMHkZaMEhFbei8KYFBWeqxhDn8

Feb
4
Sun
Church Point, LA – Athus Melder Horse Trail @ Athus Melder
Feb 4 all-day

Must have current Coggins.

Thermopolis WY HSC Barrel Racing @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Feb 4 @ 11:00 am

Time only’s at 11:00 – PeeWee, Open,Youth, Senior.

Feb
6
Tue
Abilene, TX- Cowgirl Roundup @ Galveston Seafood Company
Feb 6 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Join our Marvelous Mavericks for our monthly meeting. We will go over upcoming events, share accomplishments, and ideas.

Be sure to bring your membership card, so you have a shot at winning a door prize!

Feb
9
Fri
Church Point, LA – Cowboy Mounted Shooting @ VCross Arena
Feb 9 @ 2:00 pm – Feb 10 @ 6:00 pm

Cowboy Mounted shooting Starts Friday with Shotgun and rifle. Saturday will be the main match.

Sunday Mardi Gras Parade

Feb
10
Sat
Thermopolis WY Thermopolis Sorting Series @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Feb 10 @ 9:00 am

Enter at 9:00 – Sort at 10:00

Warm heated arena.

Abilene, TX American rodeo contender @ Taylor Telecon arena(expo center)
Feb 10 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Feb
11
Sun
Church Point, LA – Traditional Mardi Gras Parade and events @ Prince Ranch
Feb 11 @ 7:00 am – 2:00 pm

Enjoy a traditional Mardi Gras Parade continued with a chicken run and a grease pig chase.

Howard Venable road and surrounding roads will be closed from 6 am to 4 pm so arrive early.  There will be parking at the Vcross ranch, we will shuttle to the Prince ranch.

Thermopolis WY String Art @ Hot Springs County Fair Building
Feb 11 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Feb
16
Fri
Abilene, TX Rafter L-Trail ride @ Rafter L
Feb 16 @ 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm

We have been invited to ride at the Rafter L ranch.
Beautiful scenery and an obstacle course available too.

Feb
17
Sat
Abilene, TX De-Spooking Clinic (by Rustic Farm) @ Rockin W Ranch
Feb 17 @ 8:00 am – Feb 18 @ 5:00 pm

Clinic limited to 15 participants. Currently they have a waiting list. The instructors are from Rustic Farm.

Feb
23
Fri
Thermopolis WY Dennis Tryan Roping Clinic @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Feb 23 all-day
Feb
24
Sat
Abilene, TX- Attending Abilene Gun Exposition @ Taylor County Expo Coliseum
Feb 24 @ 9:00 am – Feb 25 @ 4:00 pm

Come visit over 100 vendors with their wares, over 300 tables at the Coliseum! Thank you for supporting small businesses from local to all around Texas! Visit the website for more info www.abilenegunshow.com

Feb
25
Sun
Abilene, TX- Abilene Lake Trail Ride @ Abilene State Park
Feb 25 @ 2:00 pm

Join our Marvelous Mavericks riding the trails around the lake at Abilene State Park.
Check in at the office to show proof of negative coggins, and pay the $5/person park entrance fee.
Make a U-turn around the office and go back out to the highway. Go Left for 1 mile. Lake entrance is on the right. We park near the swimming area or in the first boat ramp parking lot.
The trail is a 2 hour ride. Bathrooms are close to parking. Yes, there are areas where you can water your horse.
Melisa is leading the way!

Abilene, TX Attending Western Women of Inspiration @ 301 N. Texas St
Feb 25 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/from-the-pits-to-the-palace-tickets-805157336267?aff=oddtdtcreator

Feb
29
Thu
Church Point, LA – Steel Magnolia @ The Grand Opera House of the South in Crowley, LA @ The Grand Opera House of the South
Feb 29 @ 6:45 pm – 9:15 pm

Come watch Kathryn as M’Lynn, Shelby’s mom..

Mar
1
Fri
Church Point LA – Ebenezer park trail ride_Jasper, Texas @ Ebenzer Park
Mar 1 – Mar 3 all-day

Click the link below to reserve your RV spot.

Ebenezer Park, Sam Rayburn Reservoir – Recreation.gov

 

Mar
2
Sat
Thermopolis, WY Sip and Paint Headstall @ VFW
Mar 2 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Sign up online at Heart Mountain Trading Post.

Mar
5
Tue
Abilene, TX- Cowgirl Roundup @ Doc’s Bar and Grill
Mar 5 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Come on out to Mini Doc’s!

Doc’s Bar and Grill has an event venue just to the left of the archway entrance. Mini Doc’s provides a private building, bar and wait staff.
Our Cowgirl Roundup will include upcoming trail ride opportunities, nearby events and don’t forget about the door prize! See y’all there!

Mar
7
Thu
Thermopolis WY Open Riding @ HSC Fairgrounds
Mar 7 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Mar
9
Sat
Thermopolis WY Thermopolis Sorting Series @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Mar 9 all-day

Enter at 9:00 – Sort at 10:00.

Warm heated arena.

Thermopolis, WY Thermopolis Sorting Series @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Mar 9 @ 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
Mar
10
Sun
Thermopolis WY HSC Barrel Racing @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Mar 10 @ 11:00 am

Time Onlys start at 11

Mar
15
Fri
Abilene, TX Chapter retreat ( closed event) @ Lazy TK ranch
Mar 15 @ 4:00 pm – Mar 17 @ 1:00 pm

Looking forward to our Annual Spring Retreat @Lazy TK Ranch! Get ready for some world class Western swing music, yodeling lesson & Cowgirl poetry w/Devon Dawson & Teresa Burleson on Friday night!
Plenty of time to rest, relax and/or ride on this lovely ranch.

A certified massage therapist will be available for appointments @ ranch. $35/30 minutes & $75 for one hour if 2 or more. ( This will be at your own expense) .

This is a closed chapter event. Must pay Liesa Kennedy or Babe Chambers $100 by no later than 14 Feb 2024.

 

Mar
16
Sat
Abilene, TX Ranch riding/reining horse show @ Rockin RJ Ranch-Stephenville
Mar 16 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Rocking RJ Ranch – Stephenville: Ribbons, Cows and Fun and good food!!

First show is March 16.   There will be a cow practice on Friday starting at 4.   Bring your trainer or just practice following a cow.    Each cow is $20.

We have added a MUSTANG group!    We have continued the walk trot division.

We have reduced the office fee to $15 per family.
All other prices are on flyer below.

Show starts at 9.   You may sign up Friday night or just use this easy jotform.

And show registration will begin on that morning at 7.

There will be 3 judges for each course.

Lunch provided by me
Chicken Spaghetti – I make the best
Roast with potatoes and carrots
Green chili enchiladas- I make the best
St patty day homemade cookies
Salad
Tea
And probably other surprises.
Let’s get everyone together and have a great show!!!

I have plenty of hookups and stalls.
$35 for hookup and $20 for stalls.   Please clean when you leave.

Now, here is the deal!!!!     Let’s be one on one with our horses and have good runs, learn something and have a great time!

Mar
23
Sat
Thermopolis WY Confidence Course Clinic @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Mar 23 @ 9:00 am – Mar 24 @ 4:00 pm
Abilene, Tx- State Park Trail Ride @ Abilene State Park Lake
Mar 23 @ 10:00 am

Join us at Abilene State Park for our monthly trail ride. Be sure to check in, show coggins, and pay your fee to the park station before heading to the lake. Lake entrance is left 1 mile up the highway on the right side. We park near the swimming/picnic area. See y’all there!

Mar
26
Tue
Abilene, Tx- Game Night @ Babe’s Place
Mar 26 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Babe will provide several games, tables and non-alcoholic beverages. Feel free to bring a new game if you want to introduce to others. Please bring a snack to share with others.

Mar
29
Fri
Abilene, TX Lunch @ Hickory Street @ Hickory Street Cafe
Mar 29 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Let’s connect on Good Friday! Have some lunch in a beautifully restored Victorian house. Another opportunity for cowgirl fellowship. See you there!

Abilene, Tx- Lets Do Lunch @ Hickory Street Cafe
Mar 29 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Join us out to lunch in one of Abilene’s cutest restaurants, Hickory Street Cafe. Let’s catch up and enjoy a good meal with each other. See y’all 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

Apr
2
Tue
Abilene, TX- Cowgirl Roundup @ Potters Pizza
Apr 2 @ 6:30 pm

Join our Marvelous Mavericks of Abilene at our monthly Cowgirl Roundup.
This month we have a special guest speaker from Camp Able, Monica Stovall.
Looking forward to hearing from her about the work Camp Able does with the autistic community, as well as volunteer opportunities.
See y’all there!

Apr
5
Fri
Thermopolis, WY Dummy Roping at Vivian’s @ Harvey Arena
Apr 5 @ 11:00 am – 2:30 pm

Park at 622 E Sunnyside and ride down the hill to the arena by the river.

Abilene, TX- Fire Pit Friday @ Laura’s Place
Apr 5 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Let’s gather around the fire pit and catch up as good friends do. Bring a snack/dish to share and a blanket to cozy up with.

Apr
6
Sat
Abilene, TX San Angelo rodeo parade
Apr 6 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

https://www.sanangelorodeo.com/p/generalrodeo/parade

Apr
12
Fri
Abilene, TX trail ride @ Rafter L @ Rafter L
Apr 12 @ 11:00 am – 2:30 pm

Joins us on a lovely trail ride w/Terrie @ Rafter L ranch. She will also have obstacle course available after trail ride.
Ranch Pizzeria is a great place for a late lunch in Coleman too. See you there!

Apr
13
Sat
Thermopolis WY Thermopolis Sorting Series @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Apr 13 @ 9:00 am

Enter at 9:00 – Sort at 10:00.

Warm heated arena.

Thermopolis, WY Thermopolis Sorting Series @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Apr 13 @ 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
Apr
14
Sun
Thermopolis, WY Hot Springs County Barrel Racing @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Apr 14 @ 11:00 am

Exhibitions start at 11:00 am.

Abilene, TX- Trail Ride @ Kemper Ranch
Apr 14 @ 2:00 pm

Annalise has invited us to ride her family ranch! Kemper Ranch has some rocky areas and opportunity to play in the water. Can’t wait to see y’all on this beautiful spring time ride!
Please reach out for the address.