Calendar

Let’s start the New Year off right! Saddle up and join us at Trace Trails in Athens, TX.

meet at 9 AM and be ready to ride by 10 AM!

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

Come, join us for an evening of good food and fellowship!

After the parade we will meet up for lunch at Mi Cocina before heading back home. Lots of room for parking trailers.  Please let us know if you are going to join us so that we can give them a headcount ahead of time.  Deadline to RSVP is Wednesday , January 10.

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 !!!

Hey Ladies!  Join us for our monthly meeting at 6:30pm. Please wear your thinking caps. We want to come up with some camping ideas and hoping find some fun camping to do as a group. Dont forget to bring your $ bills to buy your raffle tickets for the drawing. tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5.  A free raffle ticket will be given to those that bring a guest (someone who hasnt attended one of our meetings before).

Hope to see you all there! Lets make 2024 a GREAT YEAR!

Come join us for our Monthly Meeting and hear all about the fun things we do as a club.

We have lots of fun things planned and we will work on planning more events so bring all your ideas to the table and lets hear all about them.

We will also have a raffle at the end of the meeting and you won’t want to miss out on that for we have fun prizes to be won!        1 ticket for $5 or 5 tickets for $20. We have Zelle if you forget your cash. Want to earn a free ticket to get a better chance at winning the prize? Winter months are upon us so wear a scarf  and/or gloves. 🙂

Events: Barrels, Poles, Speed Barrels, Bi Rangle

Age groups: Lead Line, 8 and under, 9-12, 13-17, 18-39, and 40+.

$15 per event/$10 office fee.  $5 per expo

You can enter just one event or all four, your choice!

Payouts for each individual event in a 3D format. Leadline 10am all events.  Expos will run before every event after Leadline.

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

Lone Star Equine Solutions will be doing a private De-Spooking clinics just for 40SC.  Limited spots available.

This clinic will cover horse physiology and psychology.  Class time learning the physical attributes of the horse relating to equine vision. Mounted obstacles and sensory training with fire lines, smoke, canisters, gunfire, and more.

Cost: $100 or $115 if the clinic is relocated to a covered arena due to inclement weather. 8 hour day with lunch provided. $25 non-refundable deposit due at registration.

This clinic will be at your own pace and open to all skill levels and disciplines. You can walk your horse if you prefer.

Register with Michelle Daniels at 916-532-737

Mounted Certified Instructors: David & Terri Rogers, Brett Copin, & Lauren Milster

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

With the winter months upon us, we are planning some shopping trips.  our first one is to 4T  in Ben Wheeler.  Then we will go have lunch.  Make it a fun day of hanging out together!

Come meet us at The Forge for lunch following our shopping trip at 4T.

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

LET’S GO SUPPORT THE MOOSE LODGE AND PLAY SOME BINGO!

The lodge opens at 6:00 to claim your seats for Bingo. Bingo starts at 6:30- you DO NOT have to be a lodge member to play Bingo.

Food and beverages are also available for purchase.

The cost is $20 for 7 games of 9 cards each for straight Bingo.

During the break, they will run a 50/50 and do Queen of Hearts. Everyone can play the 50/50 but only members can play the Queen of Hearts.

You must play all first 7 games to play the Blackout at the end. The cost to play Blackout is $5 for 12 cards.

For specific questions, feel free to contact the Moose Lodge at 503-630-3333

OR I can answer general questions, Dawn 503-522-2450

Come train with Doug Jordan on Thursday night!

session will consist of flag work and/ or a small number of cows.

**Space is limited. **

For more information please contact Amy Jordan (903) 456-2833 or [email protected]

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

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

Come out and practice some ranch sorting!

Top Rail Cowboy Church is hosting ranch sorting practice for all ages and skill levels.

• Adults – $30
• Youth – $15

Call or text 214-208-0251 for more information.

Come join us for a fun filled evening of ranch sorting practice ($50/person) OR open arena ride ($30/person).  Dry AND heated arena is a plus in this crazy Texas weather! Saddle up and come ride with us!

**for more information call Belle Grider (972-746-7159)**

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!!

If you haven’t joined us for dinner and a meeting to hear what all we have going on come join us at Charlie’s Old Fashioned Burgers in Royse City. We have such a wonderful group of cowgirls and have so many fun things coming up you won’t wanna miss it! Even if you are on the fence about joining 40 Something Cowgirls, come join us and meet everyone.

We will have a raffle at the end of the meeting for a prize. We always have a fun prize to be won!!  1 ticket for $5 or 5 tickets for $20. If you want to earn a free ticket with the purchase of your other tickets wear some Valentine socks or something Valentine related.

See you there!!

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
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2024 Ridin’ High Cowboy Church Playday Series! *CASH ONLY* Full concession stand. Sign up starts at 5pm. Exhibitions are $5 & Events are $10

FULL playday series dates:

• February 16th
• March 1st
• March 15th
• April 12th
• April 26th
• May 24th
• June 7th
• June 28th

For more information: Josie Whipple (817-559-4770)

Exhibitions :

• Poles 5-5:30p
• Barrels 5:30-6p

Playday starts at 6p with all lead line events. 

After lead line we will have:

• POLES
• MYSTERY EVENT
• STRAIGHT BARRELS
• BARRELS

Groups (age as of Feb 16th, 2024):

• 6 & Under Lead Line
• Novice (any age)
• 8 & Under
• 9-12
• 13-17
• 18-39
• 40+

**RHCC rule book enforced/ NEGATIVE COGGINS REQUIRED/ 1 High point saddle overall will be given at the end of the series/ MUST PARTICIPATE IN ALL 4 EVENTS AT 6 OR MORE OF THE 8 PLAYDAYS TO QUALIFY FOR ANY AWARDS/ Awards will be held in September**

It’s time to come together, have dinner, and discuss the fun things we want to do as a group.

Bring some cash for the raffle tickets for the drawing; ya never know what you might get!

Please bring all your AMAZING ideas of events that we can join in on with or without our horses. The sky is the limit!

HOPE TO SEE YA ALL THERE AT 6:30!! OH AND FEEL FREE TO BRING A FRIEND!!

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.

Come out and practice some ranch sorting!

Top Rail Cowboy Church is hosting ranch sorting practice for all ages and skill levels.

• Adults – $30
• Youth – $15

Call or text 214-208-0251 for more information.

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 😂

We will be getting together at the Cedar Hollow Winery to celebrate Galentine’s Day!!

What is Galentine’s Day you might ask? Well, it’s a day for women to celebrate their friendships with their lady friends and our club has developed some wonderful lifetime friendships through our horses.  Dress up or come in your boots and jeans, it doesn’t matter, let’s go celebrate our friendship!!

Come train with Doug Jordan on Thursday night!

session will consist of flag work and/ or a small number of cows.

**Space is limited. **

For more information please contact Amy Jordan (903) 456-2833 or [email protected]

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

A great clinic that several of us has already participated in and will be going again.  Come join us!

The clinic will cover horse physiology and psychology. Class time learning the physical attributes of the horse relating to equine vision.  Mounted obstacle and sensory training with fire lines, smoke canisters, gunfire and more.

Cost: $100 or $115 if the clinic is relocated to a covered arena due to inclement weather (6hour day with lunch provided) $25 non-refundable deposit due at registration.

The clinic will be at your own pace and open to all skill levels and disciplines. You can walk your horse if you prefer.

Mounted Certified Instrustors: David and Terri Rogers, Brett Copin, and Lauren Milster

*NEGATIVE COGGINS REQUIRED*

Come out and practice some ranch sorting!

Top Rail Cowboy Church is hosting ranch sorting practice for all ages and skill levels.

• Adults – $30
• Youth – $15

Call or text 214-208-0251 for more information.

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

group training with Russ Carroll. **COST $150**

included:

• flag work
• cow work
• additional riding instruction

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**

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!!

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 )

** This day comes only once every 4 years!** Lets get out and work some cows on this day!

Come work some cows with Doug Jordan on Thursday night!

session will consist of flag work and/ or a small number of cows.

**Space is limited. **

For more information please contact Amy Jordan (903) 456-2833 or [email protected]