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    <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 21:17:24 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>40SC HQ Sisterhood Series Challenge June: Ride Free (June 10, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="Arial, sans-serif"&gt;Welcome to the Sisterhood Series Challenge! &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;June&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;'s theme: Ride Free&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="Arial, sans-serif"&gt;This year-long experience was created for one simple reason: none of us were meant to do life alone.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="Arial, sans-serif"&gt;At 40 Something Cowgirls, sisterhood is the heartbeat of who we are. It’s showing up, lifting each other up, caring for ourselves and our communities, and choosing connection over isolation.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="Arial, sans-serif"&gt;Each month, you’ll be invited into a &lt;strong&gt;new, optional challenge&lt;/strong&gt; focused on encouragement, reflection, service, and growth. No pressure. No perfection. Loud or quiet, public or private — it all counts.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;u&gt;June Sisterhood Series Challenge – Ride Free&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Summer is here, and this month's challenge is all about reconnecting with the reason we started this journey in the first place.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Not the ribbons.&lt;br&gt;
Not the scores.&lt;br&gt;
Not the endless to-do lists.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Just you, your horse, and the freedom that comes from being together.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This month, we invite you to Ride Free.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Take time to ride outside, explore a new trail, enjoy a quiet sunset ride, or simply spend a few extra moments appreciating the partnership you share with your horse.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Ask yourself:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;✨ Where do you feel most free?&lt;br&gt;
✨ What part of riding brings you the most joy?&lt;br&gt;
✨ How has your horse helped you find freedom, confidence, or peace?&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Photo Prompt of the Month:&lt;br&gt;
"Where do you feel most free?"&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Share a photo and tell us about the ride, place, or moment that helped you reconnect with the freedom horses bring to your life.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;To participate:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;1️⃣ Register for the June Sisterhood Series Challenge in the Wild Apricot app&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;2️⃣ Ride Free—however that looks for you&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;3️⃣ Share your photo and story in the 40 Something Cowgirls Facebook Group&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Include your location or tag your chapter when you post.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Your story may inspire another Cowgirl to saddle up, take a deep breath, and remember why she rides.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;This month's affirmation:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;"I choose freedom.&lt;br&gt;
I choose joy.&lt;br&gt;
I make time for what fills my soul."&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;We can't wait to see where your adventures take you.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="Arial, sans-serif"&gt;Photos shared for the challenge may be featured on 40SC social media as we celebrate the journey together.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;font color="#000000" face="Arial, sans-serif"&gt;#40SomethingCowgirls&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;font color="#000000" face="Arial, sans-serif"&gt;#SisterhoodSeries&lt;br&gt;&lt;/font&gt; &lt;font color="#000000" face="Arial, sans-serif"&gt;#HonorTheJourney&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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      <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Gainesville, TX    Lake Day (June 28, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Beat the heat at Lake Texoma on Queen Misty's boat! Its always a relaxing and refreshing time when we're on the water. You can meet at Flowing Wells marina in Pottsboro, or we can pick you up at Walnut Creek in Whitesboro, whichever is closer. Bring snacks to share and your favorite beverages.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <link>https://40somethingcowgirls.com/event-6693683</link>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Gainesville, TX     Whitesboro Rodeo (July 03, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Come celebrate Whitesboro's 68th Annual Rodeo and America's 250th birthday! Our chapter sponsored the Queen's crown this year, so let's show em who the 40SC are in all our pink glory!! Gates open at 6 and tickets are $10 at the gate.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Gainesville, TX   Monthly Roundup (July 10, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Its time to get out and whoop and holler, bc it's time for another Cowgirl Roundup where we'll discuss all things equine, relax with some good food and drinks and plan some shenanigans for the month.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Gainesville, TX   Attending Gainesville Rodeo (July 17, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Join us as we make some noise at the Gainesville Rodeo! Our chapter is sponsoring the Rodeo Queen saddle this year! Lets show up and show em who we are!&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Gainesville, TX   Lake Day (July 26, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Beat the heat at Lake Texoma on Queen Misty's boat! Its always a relaxing and refreshing time when we're on the water. You can meet at Flowing Wells marina in Pottsboro, or we can pick you up at Walnut Creek in Whitesboro, whichever is closer. Bring snacks to share and your favorite beverages.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <title>Gainesville, TX  Lake Day (August 23, 2026)</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Beat the heat at Lake Texoma on Queen Misty's boat! Its always a relaxing and refreshing time when we're on the water. You can meet at Flowing Wells marina in Pottsboro, or we can pick you up at Walnut Creek in Whitesboro, whichever is closer. Bring snacks to share and your favorite beverages.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
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