Calendar

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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.

 

 

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
14
Sun
Belton SC riding at Parker Bowie Trail Iva SC @ Parker Bowie Arena
Jan 14 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Let’s meet at Parker Bowie arena in Iva SC and enjoy a winter ride. Bring lunch and drinks. Ride out at 11am.

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
Belton SC Roundup at Back Country Tack in Six Mile,SC @ Back Country Tack shop
Jan 27 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Cowgirls let’s get together and plan our yearly calendar. We can meet at Back Country Tack shop, do some shopping and have a great BBQ lunch for 7$.  Let’s support our community businesses. Bring some good ideas! This is your chapter! See you around noon. Bring a friend!

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!

Jan
30
Tue
Troup, TX: Monthly Roundup @ Montez Creekside Kitchen
Jan 30 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Come join us for our monthly roundup! This meeting we will be planning a couple different rides for Spring and Summer! Don’t miss this meeting if all possible!

Let Brittany know if you’re coming so she can make sure to get a big enough table for everyone.

Feb
3
Sat
Belton SC attending the SC Horse Council Expo @ SC Equine Park
Feb 3 all-day

Drill team, trick riding, cowboy history, parade of hounds, fox hunting, mounted archery, trail safety, vendors. This expo covers it all. Come out and support the SC horse council. 10am to 4pm.

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

Must have current Coggins.

Feb
7
Wed
Belton SC Cowgirls are Line Dancing in Westminster SC @ Waters Cafe
Feb 7 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Want to learn to line dance? Join some cowgirls at the Water’s Cafe Wednesday mornings at 10:30.

Evening classes available too 5:30 pm. with Shay Wood.

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
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.

Feb
17
Sat
Troup, TX: Sorting for Christ @ Cross Brand Arena
Feb 17 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Come join us at Cross brand Arena in Tyler for a sorting series! Books open at 9am, starts at 10am. 6o second clock, points awarded in every class. Check out Cross brand Arena on Facebook for more details. Button up/collared shirts required. Cowboy hat optional.

Belton SC Having a Chili Ride in Bradley SC @ Fell Hunt Camp
Feb 17 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Cowgirls we’re going to ride Saturday at Fell Hunt Camp, 1369 Cedar Springs Rd, Bradley, SC.  You can start either at the Fell camp or from Toni Vonruden’s house 181 Tuck Rd, Bradley SC., at the top of the trail. Camp if you like, primitive. 10$. We will have a chili dinner at Toni”s when we arrive there. If you’re leaving from campground, be ready to ride at 11am. Toni will lead the group starting from her place to the camp to meet up and ride back to her house. Negative coggins required. Please contact Toni for a head count. (715) 896 1842 or Libby

Feb
29
Thu
Troup, TX: Monthly Roundup @ Daniel Boone’s
Feb 29 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Come join us for our monthly meeting! We will be discussing upcoming events so don’t miss it. Let Brittany know if you’re coming!

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

 

Belton SC attending BCH Obstacle Ride Meeting at Croft Park @ Croft State Park,
Mar 1 @ 3:59 pm – Mar 3 @ 4:59 pm

Cowgirls we’re joining the Back Country Horsemen for a fun annual meeting, obstacle course, prizes, camping. Sign up for lunch with the BCH. $40.00 if paid by Feb 15. $50 after. Reserve campsite through Croft Park. Contact [email protected]. Negative coggins required.

Mar
9
Sat
Troup, TX Run Free With Jesus Play Day Series @ Trails End Cowboy Church of Harrison County
Mar 9 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Barrels, Poles and Speed Race

Play Day is FREE….Exhibitions $3 each/ 2 for $5

1st Place Buckles for Series

2nd & 3rd Place awards for series

Gifts for everyone at the end of the series!

Call before you haul….(903) 424-1927

www.trailsendharrisoncounty.com

Mar
16
Sat
Troup, T: Ranch Horse Clinic with Dr Gotti @ Cross Brand Arena
Mar 16 @ 9:00 am

Come join us for a fun filled Saturday at Crossbrand Arena for a Ranch Horse Clinic with Dr Joe Gotti. Covered arena, concession will be open, and cattle will be there. Limit is 15 students so don’t wait to sign up! Call or text Brittany at 903-573-3213 if you’re coming. She will have a roster!

Mar
23
Sat
Belton SC two day clinic with Carl Bledsoe @ Double J Arena Pendleton, SC @ Double J Arena
Mar 23 – Mar 24 all-day

Please join the Belton 40sc and Rusty Riders for a two-day biometrics Horse clinic instructed by Carl Bledsoe.

Camping is available at the arena with stalls. No refunds. Must reserve. 15 spots. or Audit .  See Belton 40SC page for details.

Mar
24
Sun
Troup, TX: Cross Brand Playday Saddle Series @ Cross Brand Arena
Mar 24 @ 1:00 pm

Events vary at each play day! Entry fee $20.00 for all events of $10 for one event. Saddles awarded to each age group (excluding lead line.) Must compete in 3 or 4 play days to eligible for prizes.

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
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
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
5
Fri
Belton SC cowgirls going to Caney Mountain Arkansas @ Caney Mountain Horse camp
Apr 5 – Apr 9 all-day

We’re going to see the eclipse! Best spot in US for viewing. Come camp, ride, and enjoy . There are cabins, rooms, campsites available. primitive camping. Showers, water available. Call campground for reservations.

Apr
10
Wed
Belton SC Trail ride/Camp with LCSC at Wagoner SC @ Shulls Camp
Apr 10 – Apr 14 all-day

Come join the Laurens Club memorial for Mr Shull, spring ride. Primitive camping, generators allowed. Steak dinner on Saturday night with entertainment. Sandy road trails mostly. Come as Elizabeth Bigham’s guest for 25$. Please contact Libby (864) 9081717 before April 5th to reserve dinner. We’ll have a chili cook off Friday night.  T shirts available to buy at camp. Pens or high lines for horses. Negative coggins required.

Apr
13
Sat
Troup, TX: April Sorting for Christ @ Cross Brand Arena
Apr 13 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Come join us at Cross brand Arena in Tyler for a sorting series! Books open at 9am, starts at 10am. 6o second clock, points awarded in every class. Check out Cross brand Arena on Facebook for more details. Button up/collared shirts required. Cowboy hat optional.

Troup, TX: Equine Craniosacral Level 1 @ Jen's House
Apr 13 @ 9:00 am – Apr 14 @ 3:00 pm

Come out and join us to learn more and the Listen Approach to equine craniosacral training. During this two-day clinic you will learn about connecting with you horse on a deeper healing level. Topics covered include self-awareness, intention and energy use, equine anatomy and health evaluation, feeling and influencing the cranial rhythm, and rebalancing the cranial bones. If this is something you’re interested, contact Jen at 214-458-3944 for more info or visit the website at www.horseandriderhealing.com.

 

Troup, TX Run Free With Jesus Play Day Series @ Trails End Cowboy Church of Harrison County
Apr 13 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Barrels, Poles and Speed Race

Play Day is FREE….Exhibitions $3 each/ 2 for $5

1st Place Buckles for Series

2nd & 3rd Place awards for series

Gifts for everyone at the end of the series!

Call before you haul….(903) 424-1927

www.trailsendharrisoncounty.com

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.

Apr
25
Thu
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
26
Fri
Belton SC cowgirls Joining BCHSC at Whetstone Camp Walhalla SC @ Whetstone Camp
Apr 26 – Apr 28 all-day

Join the BCHSC group for guided trail rides, BBQ dinner Saturday, and breakfast Sunday morning. Lets support this wonderful group that keeps our trails clear and safe! 

 

Apr
27
Sat
Belton SC Bitting and Fitting Clinic @ JandA Stables
Apr 27 all-day

This one day clinic will be headed up by Martha Peddicord at JandA Stables in Donalds SC. She will go over how different bits work in horses mouth, choosing the best bit for you and your horse, how to balance your saddle to improve your comfort and safety. Guarantee your spot by paying in advance-call Eileen Hofstatter 864-378-1597 $45.00. No horses. Bring lunch and a chair.

Apr
28
Sun
Troup, TX: Cross Brand Playday Saddle Series @ Cross Brand Arena
Apr 28 @ 10:00 am

Events vary at each play day! Entry fee $20.00 for all events of $10 for one event. Saddles awarded to each age group (excluding lead line.) Must compete in 3 or 4 play days to eligible for prizes.

May
1
Wed
Troup, TX: Monthly Roundup @ Montez Creekside Kitchen
May 1 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Come join us for our monthly meeting. We will be discussing upcoming events and making plans for Train Robber Ranch. Let Brittany know if you can make it 903-573-3213.

May
2
Thu
Belton SC Camping at South Mountain State Park @ South Mountain State Park
May 2 – May 5 all-day

Let’s ride in beautiful NC. South Mountain Park has it all. you must reserve a horse stall separately in order to stay in equestrian camp. They have bedding, water, electric. showers. Miles of trails. Negative coggins required. Shoes or boots recommended. We’ll be meeting up with other chapter cowgirls too.

May
9
Thu
Belton SC having a Roundup @ Southern Smoke BBq
May 9 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Lets get together and make some new plans ! Great BBq! Buy your own dinner. Meet at 630pm. 

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!

Troup, TX Run Free With Jesus Play Day Series @ Trails End Cowboy Church of Harrison County
May 11 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Barrels, Poles and Speed Race

Play Day is FREE….Exhibitions $3 each/ 2 for $5

1st Place Buckles for Series

2nd & 3rd Place awards for series

Gifts for everyone at the end of the series!

Call before you haul….(903) 424-1927

www.trailsendharrisoncounty.com

May
23
Thu
Belton SC Camping at AH Stevens Park GA @ A H Stevens Campground Georgia
May 23 @ 1:00 pm – May 26 @ 1:30 pm

Let’s get together and camp and ride at AH Stevens in Crawfordville, Georgia. Full hookup sites and horse stalls. Get reservations online. Negative coggins required. 1 800 864-7275 for reservations.

May
26
Sun
Troup, TX: Cross Brand Playday Saddle Series
May 26 @ 10:00 am

Events vary at each play day! Entry fee $20.00 for all events of $10 for one event. Saddles awarded to each age group (excluding lead line.) Must compete in 3 or 4 play days to eligible for prizes.

Jun
1
Sat
Belton SC is Joining BCHSC at Parsons Mountain Ride from Fell Hunt Camp @ Fell Hunt Camp
Jun 1 all-day

Join us for a fundraiser trail ride with our partners BCHSC. We’ll ride from Fell hunt camp to Parsons Mountain recreation area. Lunch will be served by the lake . Saxons food truck will serve lunch. Ride out at 10am. Proceeds are going to restore the hitching rails at the lake.

 

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
7
Fri
Troup, TX: Train Robber Ranch Weekend @ Train Robber Ranch
Jun 7 @ 12:00 pm – Jun 9 @ 12:00 pm

Come join us for a fun filled weekend at Train Robber Ranch in Rusk, TX! Arrive Friday go home Sunday! We will have beds for up to 15 people and 5 LQ plug ins. Contact Brittany at (903) 573-3213 for more info on what to expect and cost. Must RSVP by May 1st!

Jun
8
Sat
Troup, TX Run Free With Jesus Play Day Series @ Trails End Cowboy Church of Harrison County
Jun 8 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Barrels, Poles and Speed Race

Play Day is FREE….Exhibitions $3 each/ 2 for $5

1st Place Buckles for Series

2nd & 3rd Place awards for series

Gifts for everyone at the end of the series!

Call before you haul….(903) 424-1927

www.trailsendharrisoncounty.com

Jun
15
Sat
Troup, TX: June Sorting for Christ @ Cross Brand Arena
Jun 15 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Come join us at Cross brand Arena in Tyler for a sorting series! Books open at 9am, starts at 10am. 6o second clock, points awarded in every class. Check out Cross brand Arena on Facebook for more details. Button up/collared shirts required. Cowboy hat optional.

Jun
22
Sat
Belton SC is Getting in a swim at Rhonda Davis’s Pool, Waterloo,SC @ Rhonda Davis
Jun 22 @ 12:00 pm

The weather should be good and hot, time for a dip in a pool.  Bring a favorite snack and beverage Rhonda is making lunch. Please contact Rhonda if you plan to attend. We will have a brief meeting and prospective members are welcome.

Jun
23
Sun
Troup, TX: Cross Brand Playday Saddle Series @ Cross Brand Arena
Jun 23 @ 10:00 am

Events vary at each play day! Entry fee $20.00 for all events of $10 for one event. Saddles awarded to each age group (excluding lead line.) Must compete in 3 or 4 play days to eligible for prizes.

Jun
27
Thu
Troup, TX: Monthly Roundup @ Tia Juanitas
Jun 27 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Come join us for our monthly meeting and see what all is happening this summer and fall!