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Apr
6
Sat
McMinnville OR Attending Trotting in to Summer @ Polk Couty Fairgrounds
Apr 6 @ 9:00 am – Jun 1 @ 9:43 pm

First annual Polk County, 4H summer horse tax sale
advisory committee and fundraisers to support the Polk county for equestrian

Apr
10
Wed
Benbrook TX – Participating in 2024 Virtual Tevis Cup Ride @ Virtual Ride
Apr 10 @ 9:09 pm – Jul 21 @ 10:09 pm

Time to start riding, cowgirls! We have a team for the 2024 Virtual Tevis Cup ! To get on the roster, we need your name, current 40SC member number and the bib number assigned to you through the sign up link below, in addition to the total mileage ridden. If you do not have a horse, you can also participate by walking/ running the 100 miles.
You can screen shot the app with your mileage, in addition to the sign up response with your bib number. There will be one roster for this event!

if you would like some support for your efforts, you are welcome to join the Benbrook Team! Team name “Fabulous Disasters” and the password is “Benbrook1”

https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=93635&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

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

 

 

Apr
19
Fri
Rock Springs WY Spring Home Show @ SWEC
Apr 19 – Apr 21 all-day

Attending the 2024 Spring Home and Garden Show at the Sweetwater Events Complex. Free to the public..

Belfair, WA – Attending Andre Ganc Dressage Clinic in Port Orchard @ Southworth Equestrian Center
Apr 19 @ 8:30 am – Apr 21 @ 4:30 pm

Auditing cost is $20 per day or $50 for all 3 days. Bring your own chair, food, drink, notepad, and pen.

Riding spots are full.

Early, Texas. Brown county Ranch Rodeo @ Earl Q Wilson Arena
Apr 19 @ 6:00 pm – Apr 20 @ 9:00 am

Early, Texas   Will be attending the Brownwood County Fair Association 3rd Annual Ranch  Rodeo

2 Qualifier Events,
Teams of 5 compete in 5 events of the working Cowboys

 

weekend pass , both qualifiers and finals $25
Jimmy Throwbridge ( 325-998-3219 )

jthrowbridge3219@yahoo.com

Apr
20
Sat
Columbia Basin, WA – ETS FCSC Hosting @ Franklin Country Saddle Club
Apr 20 @ 7:00 am – Apr 21 @ 8:00 am

FRANKLIN COUNTY SADDLE CLUB

2801 Road 60 Pasco, WA 99301

Saturday, April 20, 2024 – Sunday, April 21, 2024

Date Type Mi Name Price Contact Roster
Sat – 04/20 IH FCSC Spring Challenge #1 Early Bird Special$24 – $44 Kathy Lepore
Sat – 04/20 OC FCSC Spring Challenge #2 Early Bird Special$24 – $44 Kathy Lepore
Sun – 04/21 OC FCSC Spring Challenge #3 Early Bird Special$24 – $44 Kathy Lepore

Online registration closes Thursday, April 18, 7:00pm, PST


ABOUT THE VENUE

Franklin County Saddle Club has lighted arenas, onsite trail course, wash rack, indoor stalls, 24 RV campsites as well as dry campsites, bathhouse with showers.

Easy access from I-82, local accommodations shopping, and restaurants nearby.

EVENT DETAILS

We hope you’ll join us at the beautiful Franklin County Saddle Club for a fun weekend!

  • Friday afternoon, the show office will be available for early check in.
  • Saturday morning we will have an In Hand (IH) – a dismounted event in an arena/field, halter and lead rope preferred. All equines welcome – any size, breed, and age.
  • Saturday afternoon we will have a Obstacle Course (OC) – a mounted event in an arena/field. A saddle (treeless included) and headstall with reins are required. All riding disciplines are welcome.
  • Saturday night, we hope you’ll join us for a fun potluck.  The Saddle Club will supply the main dish, please bring a favorite side dish or dessert.
  • On Sunday, we will have an Obstacle Course (OC) – a mounted event in an arena/field. A saddle (treeless included) and headstall with reins are required. All riding disciplines are welcome.

THE TERRAIN

Excellent dirt footing in all arenas, Onsite trail course is dirt with wood chips some light gravel in areas.

MEALS

Meals are on your own. There are several restaurants nearby and delivery services such as Uber Eats and Door Dash that will deliver to the Saddle Club.

We are also looking on getting food onsite. Competitors will be updated closer to the event. On Saturday, there will be a potluck. We hope you’ll join us.

AWARDS

Beautiful ribbons 1st-6th place Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced! 1st-3rd place Junior (age 13-17), 1st-3rd place Youngin’ (age 7-12), and 1st place Newcomer!

ADDITIONAL FEES

Payment for all amenities reserved at the time of online registration are due ON SITE and are NOT collected at the time of online registration.

Franklin County Saddle Club
2801 Road 60
Pasco, WA 99301



Event Host Directions:

The Franklin County Saddle Club is located on road 60 between Argent and Court Street.

From Oregon: Take 395 North to Pasco. Take the Court Street exit, turning left on Court. Proceed a few miles to Road 60. Turn right. Saddle Club will be on the right side. Please use the entrance by the Equine Trail Sports sign.

Traveling East on I82: Take Exit 9, Road 68. Turn right on 68 and proceed to Argent. Turn left at Argent and continue to Road 60. Turn right on Road 60. The Saddle Club will be on the left. Please use the entrance by the Equine Trail Sports sign.

Traveling West on I82: Take Exit 9, Road 68. Turn left on 68 and proceed to Argent. Turn left at Argent and continue to Road 60. Turn right on Road 60. The Saddle Club will be on the left. Please use the entrance by the Equine Trail Sports sign.

For Sunday: Directions to the Richland Horse Park will be emailed to you.

 

AGENDA

Friday
4-5pm Early Check in is available
SATURDAY – In Hand and Mounted Obstacle Course
7-8:15pm New arrival Check In
7:30am Judge Meeting
8:30am Rider Meeting
9:30am First Handlers out on the course
Lunch after your ride
Mounted Mounted Trail Challenge will begin 45 minutes after last handler finished
Awards Judge Shout Outs and Awards after scores are input. Listen for horn.
6ishpm Pot Luck!
SUNDAY Mounted Obstacle Course
7-8:15 New arrival check in
7:30am Judge Meeting
08:30 Rider Meeting
9:30am First riders out on the course
Lunch On your own
Awards Judge Shout Outs and Awards after scores are input. Listen for horn

AVAILABLE AMENITY RESERVATIONS

STALLS-Please bring your own shavings
Friday Night Stall – 12X12 covered $25.00
Saturday Night Stall – 12X12 covered $25.00
Camping
Friday Dry Camping $15.00
Fri Hook-up Electric Site (30 amp) $25.00
Fri Hook-up Electric Site 110 hook up $25.00
Saturday Dry Camping $15.00
Sat Hook-up Electric Site 110 hook up $25.00
Sat Hook-up Electric Site (30 amp) $25.00
MEALS, STALL STRIPPING,and SHAVINGS
Saturday Night Potluck (FREE) $0.00
Shavings $10.00
Stall stripping $20.00
Franklin NC – Round Up Meeting @ Cupboard Cafe
Apr 20 @ 8:00 am – 8:30 am

Meeting at the Alumni Building before we start coggins clinic over at Fairgrounds. Please bring your suggestions and ideas for rides, camping trips, summer horse swimming, and Christmas parties. I truly want to set up a Christmas gathering date at this meeting. And I want to discuss the amazing success our chapter has had and the positive impacts we are making in our community.

 

 

Forsyth GA Lucky J Barrel Racing (Covington) @ The Newton County Agricultural Center
Apr 20 @ 8:30 am

Please see details below.

Open photo

 

Early Tx LRC Playday #2 of 6 @ 580 sports complex
Apr 20 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

We are attending the 2024 Lampasas Riding Club High point 6 part series . Event Fees $6 per event(members) or $7 ( non members)   (LRC membership is $50.00)

5 Events of the day : Clover leaf barrels, Poles, Straight away barrels, lariat , flying W

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

 

this is highpoint # 2 of 6 part series

 

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.

Farmersville TX – Arena Fun Day @ Ridin High Cowboy Church Arena @ Ridin High Cowboy Church Arena
Apr 20 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Come on out and share the covered arena for a morning of peaceful, comfortable, riding and training!!  We will be here to help and assist, or just travel the trails in the dirt!!  If you need assistance, do not hesitate to ask.  Casual fun day… bring your preferred drinks and snacks for fellowship after riding!!  Please do not forget to sign Arena Waiver and drop your $20 for Honor System payments!

Forsyth GA Dauset Trails Ride along with Bluebirds & Bluegrass Festivities – Apr 20th (Sat) at 9:00 @ Dauset Trails
Apr 20 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Come join us on Apr 20th for a Bluebird & Bluegrass Festival at Dauset Trails We’ll ride at 9:00, then afterwards, travel over to the main part of Dauset Trails and park our trailers to the left of the main entrance.  We can either bring our lunch or get us something from a food truck and all eat together in the picnic area and listen to some great blue grass music as we enjoy each other’s company.  All is free except food truck.  So, plan on joining us for some horse riding, good food, and some good boot stomping music for what’s sure to be a fun filled way to spend a Saturday with friends!

Greenville, TX – WD Productions Sorting Show @ Pontotoc County Agri-Plex
Apr 20 @ 9:00 am – Apr 21 @ 6:00 pm

Come join us on a little road trip to Ada, OK for a fun sorting show series.  Keep an eye out for flyers to include class details.

Mountain View Chapter – Flying V Sorting @ Virgil Peterson's Arena
Apr 20 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Come and join us for the last sorting of the series.

Mountain View, WY -Flying V sorting @ virgil indoor arena
Apr 20 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Ranch sorting – spectators free to come join and cheer on the riders!

$35 practice, $35 jackpot, $25 1 on 5 Fees

office opens at 9 practice starts at 10a. great place for beginners and non futurity horses

Agua Dulce, CA – Trail Ride Quigley Cyn
Apr 20 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

This ride is sponsored by ETI Corral 138, contact Kimberly Dwight for more info.  Parking is tight, horsepool if possible

Columbia Basin, WA – 3rd Saturday Trail Ride @ WE Johnson Park
Apr 20 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Every 3rd Saturday Meet up at WE Johnson Park for a nice Ride.

 

Foot in Stirup at 10 am

Franklin, NC – Macon County Horse Association Fun Show @ Macon County Fairgrounds
Apr 20 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Macon County Horse Association Spring Fun Show. 10 a.m. at Fairgrounds.  There will be all the normal fun show activities plus speed events. Come out and play with your horses and challenge yourself with these fun games. There will be a concession stand with food & drinks so remember to bring cash. I would suggest lawn chairs, coolers with water & drink, snacks, and plenty of stuffed hay bags. You can even bring pop-up shade tents..  contact me or Lynda for info and/or directions. If you need a ride and pick up your horse let us know.

Neptune NJ Beach Day on the Jersey Shore @ Island Beach State Park
Apr 20 @ 11:00 am – 5:30 pm

This is a ticketed event

Ride #1                4/20 Ride——-> SOLD OUT

Ride#2                 4/27 Ride—–

******Horse guest list>—-each horse must have paid the $20 fee to enter the gate******

Bring as many riders as you please at no fee.

Light refreshments will be provided.

All event fees goes to the Special Permit Use and to help Support 40 Somethings Cowgirls Neptune, NJ Chapter for future events and special donations!

$10 prepaid via venmo/zelle/paypal will hold your horses numbered spot/ non refundable

Whether pending—-we will be watching the weather closely…if its a blow rainy stormy weather event will be cancelled

3-4 days prior to date of event one of  our cowgirls will call you to collect the remaining $10 prior to the date of event then your good to go on the guest list…Spaces are limited to 20 horses /day so we do offer a cancellation list and waiting list for our next rides to be offered to those on a first come serve basis. Many really want the chance to ride the shoreline horseback and or just enjoy seeing them even interacting with them.

Whether a equestrian or not, a member or not take the ride out to join us on this very special event making many dreams come true to ride the Jersey Shore ! Open to photographers!

 

Midlothian, TX: Helhats with Toni @ 4C Stables
Apr 20 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Bring a helmet and a straw hat!

Spanaway, WA: Tack Cleaning and Monthly Roundup @ Lynnette's House
Apr 20 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Bring a snack and a piece of tack to clean while we catch up on business. Please bring only once or two pieces of tack (not your entire saddle).
Message us for location. Members only event at private residence.
Coahoma, Tx – Hat Bar
Apr 20 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

We will be decorating caps!!

Apr
21
Sun
KINNEAR, WY Attending Ranch Horse Clinic @ Rustler Ag Complex/CWC
Apr 21 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Attending Ranch Horse Clinic– 9am-4pm at the Rustler Ag Complex (CWC Arena). $200, includes lunch. Contact Caitlan Thorne at 307-855-2287 for more info or to register.

Midlothian, TX: Monthly Ride at 4C @ 4C Stables
Apr 21 @ 9:00 am – 11:45 am

Come ride at 4C, use the arena, obstacle course, round pen etc or just come hang out.

Gainesville, TX Dogwood Bloom Trail Ride @ Caddo Grasslands @ Bois D'Arc Trailhead @ Caddo Grasslands
Apr 21 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

The dogwoods are blooming at Caddo Grasslands!! #1, its a lovely time to ride at Caddo AND did I mention the dogwoods? #2, If you wait too long to go ride out there, when it gets hot, the horse flies get vicious. So come enjoy the Grasslands now while its beautiful.

Marysville, WA – Go as a group – SMC Horsemanship open barn day @ SMC Horsemanship
Apr 21 @ 10:30 am – 4:00 pm

Let’s get together for open barn day at SMC Horsemanship. There’s obstacles and a big covered arena. More info to come.. I believe there is a haulin fee to be confirmed…

Roseburg Or Trail ride @ North Bank @ North Bank Habitat
Apr 21 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Monthly trail ride at the North Bank trail  ..this is the trail head by Glide. We will meet at 11 at the parking lot.

Midlothian, TX: Monthly Meeting @ Tio Tonys
Apr 21 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Come see what’s going on and bring your event ideas

Wylie, TX – Cross Country Cowboy Church Play day Buckle series @ Cross Country Cowboy Church
Apr 21 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

CROSS COUNTRY COWBOY CHURCH PRESENTS 2024 PLAY DAY BUCKLE SERIES!

**FREE ENTRY FOR THE EVENTS**

Concessions provided

**Call before you haul (903-243-1239) OR (903-348-1924)

**NEGATIE COGGINS REQUIRED**

$10 Exhibitions

  • Cloverleaf barrels
  • Poles
  • Hitch & Go

Age groups:

  • lead line (7&Under)
  • PeeWee (7&Under)
  • Junior (8-12)
  • Intermediate (13-17)
  • Adult (18-39)
  • Senior (40&Over)

**MUST participate in 7 of 10 dates in ALL events to be eligible for Buckles & prizes**

Series dates:

  • March 17th
  • April 7th
  • April 21st
  • May 5th
  • May 19th
  • June 2nd (alt)
  • September 8th
  • September 22nd
  • October 6th
  • October 20th
  • November 3rd
  • November 10th (alt)

 

Benbrook, TX Game Night @ Bellew Residence
Apr 21 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join us for game night / pot luck at Peggy’s house!  RSVP by 4/15 and see what you can bring.  Our last one was so much fun!

Apr
22
Mon
Early, Texas Tween Horse Club Fun Day @ Dyess Youth Center
Apr 22 @ 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm

Early, Texas Dyess Horse Tween Club

DYESS A.F.B  Tween Horse Club will have fun painting, braiding  the horses hair and learning about horse care.

COME out and meet these Tween Fashionista’s and enjoy this fun filled event

You will need a base pass which can be requested at the base main gate or military Id

Greenville, TX – Ranch Sorting Practice @ Longhorn Arena @ Longhorn Arena and Event Center
Apr 22 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Come join us for Ranch Sorting & Cattle Work Practice along with Open Arena Riding.

Mountain View Chapter – Monthly Roundup/Meeting @ Bridger Valley Senior Center
Apr 22 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Join us for our monthly meeting.  We will cover our topics, as well as the obstacle course information.

Apr
23
Tue
Mountain View Chapter – Cowgirl Fun Days @ Virgil Peterson's Arena
Apr 23 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Every Tuesday afternoon, 5pm until we’re done.  Come out and join us for open riding.  Games!  Polo!   Whatever else we can come up with.  Bring the family.  $5 per horse to be paid to Virgil.

Big Spring Monthly Roundup @ EJs Cotton Pickin' Dive
Apr 23 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Come out and join us for good food and great company as we talk about past events and plan future adventures..  All are welcome

Apr
24
Wed
Forsyth GA Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center Mid-Week Trail Ride Wed, Apr 24th at 10:00 @ Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center
Apr 24 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Looking forward to riding on this beautiful 5.6 multi-use trail at Charlie Elliott on Wednesday, Apr 24th at 10:00.  Trail is a good one – where most riders can ride side by side.  Trails have been really cleaned out and updated!

Mountain View Chapter – Hat Decorating/Cowgirl Gathering @ Gold Buckle Sports Bar
Apr 24 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Come and join us for a HAT DECORATING PARTY.  Put on by “Boss of the Plains”.  $50.00 deposit required one week before the event.  RSVP, head measurement/hat size and color preference needed.  This is for the 40SC and will also be open to the public.  You can also contact Mariah directly at Boss of the Plains, 801-616-1900.  Also check out their hats and decor at BossOfThePlains.store.

Benbrook, TX Wednesday Ride @ Rocky Creek Park
Apr 24 @ 11:00 pm – Apr 25 @ 2:00 pm

Hopefully the trails will be dry enough by now.  We ride out at 11:00 weather and trail conditions permitting.

Apr
25
Thu
Abilene, TX HSU Western Heritage Day @ Hardin Simmons University
Apr 25 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

If anyone is interested in volunteering for western heritage day at Hardin-Simmons, they are looking for people to show kids how to rope (like 1st graders). In the past HSU students who don’t know how to rope have helped but they’d love to have “real cowgirls/boys” come to show how it’s done.

Western Heritage Day


It is Thursday April 25th 8 am- noon. Over 2000 kids are already signed up.
Other western things to show the kids are also open for suggestion. The six white horses will have a farrier working on them for one of the stations.

McMinnville OR Sisters Shopping
Apr 25 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am

This is our yearly shopping trip to Sisters

We will be meeting at Cindy Martin’s to car pool at 8:00 SHARP

 

 

McMinnville OR Attending blackberry Junction Spring show @ Albany fair and Expo
Apr 25 @ 10:00 am – May 4 @ 6:00 pm

Tickets sold at the door
Thursday presale 3 to 7 PM $10

Friday and Saturday 10 o’clock to 5 o’clock five dollars

everything from fine craft, jewelry, unique furniture, some vintage items, and lots of fun, rustic and rustic things for your home and garden, as well as snacks, food, coffee, and so much more

Benbrook TX- Cowgirl Connection @ National Cowgirl Museum
Apr 25 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Join us at our favorite museum as we hear from another inductee at the museum. Light bites. RSVP to the museum if you are a member. [email protected]

Graham TX Dinner at The Bend @ The Bend
Apr 25 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join us for dinner and fellowship!  “Plus Ones” welcome!

Meet at the courthouse in Graham to carpool at 6 pm.

STEPHENVILLE Monthly meeting @ Jersey Lilly's Mexican Rest
Apr 25 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
BRECKENRIDGE, TX Trivia Night @ Canyon Road Barn and Grill
Apr 25 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Join us for dinner, drinks and trivia. Bring your random facts knowledge and a friend (spouses are always welcome)! Please let us know day of if you’re planning on joining  in on the fun so that we can reserve a table.

Poolville TX Meet & Greet @ Shep's
Apr 25 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Come join us for a meet and greet! Shep’s has a great atmosphere. The weather should be perfect to eat out on the patio. Lots of good options here, the hamburgers definitely do not disappoint! We can always stay after the meal and play some pool!

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!
Breckenridge tx, Trivia night @ Canyon Road Bar and Grill
Apr 25 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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! 

 

Poolville, TX Attending Tri-County Stock Horse @ Rocky Bend Arena
Apr 26 – Apr 27 all-day

show 4/8 in the 2024 series!
3/3 in Spring Bronze Series
Clinics and ranch cutting on Friday.
Saturday six event show with three pens/judges running.
Day awards 1-3rd

This is a great place to start getting into competing/showing and meeting people in the area. They have several different classes and divisions, so you can compete at your level.

Ranch Rail, Trail, Pleasure, Riding, Reining and Cow Work classes

Further details on their website and FB pages – https://tricountystockhorse.com/