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FRANKLIN COUNTY SADDLE CLUB
2801 Road 60 Pasco, WA 99301
Friday, September 20, 2024 – Sunday, September 22, 2024
| Date | Type | Name | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri – 09/20 | TC | 40SC/PSR Fall Fling |  $31 – $58 |
Kathy Lepore |
| Sat – 09/21 | IH | 40SC/PSR Fall Fling | $24 – $44 |
Kathy Lepore |
| Sat – 09/21 | OC | 40SC/PSR Fall Fling | $24 – $44 |
Kathy Lepore |
| Sun – 09/22 | OC | 40SC/PSR Fall Fling | $24 – $44 |
Kathy Lepore |
Online registration closes Wednesday, September 18, 7:00pm, PST
ABOUT THE VENUE
This event will take place at two different locations. On Friday, The Trail Ride will be at the Richland Horse Park, connected to the WE Johnson Preserve. The Preserve has 236 acres of trail riding, including equestrian-specific parking, natural and constructed horse skill obstacles, updated signage and landscaping, a trail obstacle course and jump area. It has easy access from Hwy 240, local accommodations, shopping and restaurants nearby.
Those of you needing to check in on Thursday for camping and stalls at the Franklin County Saddle Club will be able to do so. We are also looking into dry camping opportunities at WE Johnson for Thursday night. More information will be available as we get closer to the event date.
On Saturday and Sunday, the In-Hand and Mounted obstacle portions will be held at the Franklin County Saddle Club. The Franklin County Saddle Club has 4 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
The 40Something Cowgirls and the Purple Sage Riders of the Back Country Horsemen are again collaborating on this event! We hope you’ll join us for a fun weekend!
*On Friday, we’ll start at WE Johnson for a fun Trail Challenge (TC) – a relaxing trail ride with judged obstacles along the trail and possibly in camp. All riding disciplines are welcome..
*Saturday, we will have in hand in the morning, followed by a mounted Obstacle Course in the afternoon.
Sunday, we’ll have a mounted Obstacle Course in the morning.
In Hand (IH) – a dismounted event in an arena/field, halter and lead rope preferred. All equines welcome – any size, breed, and age.
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
At the Horse Park: Course is dirt with some wood chips and light gravel in areas. Most trails are wide and easy. There may be some rocks, gravel, and potential water The trail is designed to be beginner safe. Please, you know your equine and your choice is best. Barefoot, booted or shod.
At the Saddle Club: 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 and Richland Horse Park. We are also looking into getting a food truck or two onsite. We will update you as the event gets closer.
Saturday night, we hope you’ll join us for a fun potluck in the Club House. Main dish will be provided, please bring your favorite side or dessert.
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!
Lifetime Awards (Equine & Rider) – Sign up 2 weeks in advance to get your qualifying awards!
Equine Carrot Club – Your equine will earn a beautiful kilt pin adding copper, bronze, silver, and golden carrot charms as they progress through the levels. Equine points accumulate no matter who rides the equine.
Star Rider Club – You will earn a beautiful kilt pin adding copper, bronze, silver, and golden star charms as you progress through the levels. This kilt pin will come with an Equine Trail Sports iron-on patch to attach it to. Rider Points accumulate no matter which equine is ridden.
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.
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
If you would like someone else to strip your stall, be sure to sign up
Franklin County Saddle Club
2801 Road 60
Pasco, WA 99301
Event Host Directions:
For Friday: Directions to WE Johnson will be emailed to you.
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.
AGENDA
| Friday Trail Challenge | |
| 8-8:45am | Check in available-get your number and ride time |
| 9:00am | Judge Meeting |
| 9:30am | Rider Meeting |
| 10:30am | First riders out on the course |
| Judge | Shout Outs once all riders are in! |
| Awards | after Judge Shout Outs! |
| 5pm | Check in available at the Saddle Club |
| Saturday-In Hand and Mounted | |
| 8-8:45am | New arrival Check In |
| 8:00am | Judge Meeting |
| 9:00am | Handler Meeting |
| 10:00am | First Handlers on the course |
| Lunch | Break for 45 minutes after last horse off course |
| 1pm | First riders on course |
| Judge | Shout Outs once all riders are in! |
| Awards | after Judge Shout Outs! |
| 6ish | Potluck in the Clubhouse |
| Sunday-Obstacle Course | |
| 8-8:45am | New Arrival Check in |
| 8am | Judge Meeting |
| 9am | Rider Meeting |
| 10am | First Riders on the Course |
| Judge | Shout Outs Once all riders are in! |
| Awards | After Judge Shout Outs! |
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 |
Annual trail ride fundraiser by Equine Community Resources to provide lost cost gelding assistance. This event is our most fun ride of the year. Beautiful/stunning views!!
Saturday is a 10-mile obstacle trail challenge with awesome prizes. Sunday is an easy fun poker ride with many more prizes.
BBQ and raffles available both days.
Join our 40 Something Cowgirls as members of Texas Trail Challenge Club spend a weekend testing their skills on miles of trails and obstacles. Please reach out to TTCC directly for reservations, TRCC memberships and fee information.
Let’s go to the play! Liberty Mountain, the Revolutionary Drama at the Joy Theater in Kings Mountain. Dinner before the play to meet up would be great!!
Time to clean out those tack rooms, bring out those crafts you make or any side business you have to sell your goods.
Outdoor event, so dress accordingly. No fee to set up.
Cozy up by the fire pit with us! Bring a snack to share and your favorite drink. See y’all there!
Lake Wylie Children’s Charity benefit concert. A day of music, fun, a silent auction and much more!
Slip those boots on after church and join us for a ride around Lake Abilene!
Be sure to show a negative coggins and pay the $5 fee at the station.
Once you have your pass, you will U-turn back out to the highway and turn left. The lake entrance is on the right side 1 mile up the highway.
See y’all there!
Join us for our October Cowgirl Roundup! Bring your own dinner. We will grab a picnic table and go over upcoming events, schedule our monthly trail ride, game night, lunches and such.
Join us as at this fun ride to help AN Issa Anderson raise money to be donated at the AHA (American Heart Association Ride). Day ride or overnight camping available, with some electric hook ups. Cost is $40 for the weekend, plus $10 per day. Stalls are available for $10 per day for smaller stalls and $15 per day for larger paddocks. Attendance for just Saturday is $30 per person. Saturday night will include a complimentary dinner, as well as a DJ! Bring some cash for the RAFFFLE! For more information, please reach out to Anissa Anderson at (984)248-3265.
Pasco, WA: Excel with Horses 3-Day Clinic
Are you looking to develop more confidence, control, and success with your horse? Do you want to work towards a true partnership with your horse, built on respect and trust? In this clinic Steve will help you attain these goals and become the natural leader that your horse needs you to be.
REGISTER NOW at https://schoolofhorse.com/product/clinic-deposit/ Clinic Host: Cathy Ricard Phone: 509-521-0886 Email: [email protected] Dates: October 4-5-6 Location: Franklin County Saddle Club, 2801 N. Rd 60, Pasco, WA Cost: school of
Horse club member $505. Non-member $675 Arena Fee: $45 Haul in fee: $5 horse/per day if not stalled Stalls: $20/day Camping: $20/night There are 2 sessions per day, AM is green rider or green horse or anyone that is new to Steve’s program.
Afternoon session is for returning students of Steve’s program that are comfortable with loping, stopping, turns and more advance maneuvers. This clinic is designed to be an overall learning experience that builds on several aspects of communication, confidence, respect, trust, impulsion, and performance. The clinic is open to people of all skill levels and disciplines, beginner to advanced are welcome. We also welcome horses of all ages and breeds.
Primitive camp for the weekend or come ride just Saturday. Fourteen miles of back roads around Mount Pleasant. There will be live music on Friday night for those camping, as well as a big bonfire and karaoke on Saturday night.
Join our 40 Something Cowgirls as members of Texas Trail Challenge Club spend a weekend testing their skills on miles of trails and obstacles. Please reach out to TTCC directly for reservations, TRCC memberships and fee information.
Join us to watch the thrills of a Professional Rodeo presented World Champions Rodeo Alliance at Tryon International Center. Events featured will include Bronc and Bull Riding, Steer Wrestling and Roping as well as Barrel Racing. Event starts at 7:30 and tickets (according to their website) will be going on sale soon. You can go to their website to put your email and receive when tickets are available: www.resort.tryon.com/rodeo.
You may comment on this Event page to coordinate carpooling or to caravan!
Join our Marvelous Mavericks on a fun filled 3 day primitive camping adventure to support Ben Richey and enjoy the Long Ear Ride. This year’s benefit ride is #12! Please reach out to “Long Ear Benefit Trail Ride” on Facebook to RSVP and get directions to the ranch by Oct 1. Ride is Oct 11 – 13. West on Hwy 1606 1/2 mile west of Hwy 208. Dunn Texas. Kids 10 and under free. All other ages $60.00 each. Gates open Friday afternoon, and serving 5 hot meals. Anyone interested in helping before during and after this ride please message our host.
Join our Marvelous Mavericks on a fun filled 3 day primitive camping adventure to support Ben Richey and enjoy the Long Ear Ride. This year’s benefit ride is #12! Please reach out to “Long Ear Benefit Trail Ride” on Facebook to RSVP and get directions to the ranch by Oct 1. Ride is Oct 11 – 13. West on Hwy 1606 1/2 mile west of Hwy 208. Dunn Texas. Kids 10 and under free. All other ages $60.00 each. Gates open Friday afternoon, and serving 5 hot meals. Anyone interested in helping before during and after this ride please message our host.
Our 40 Something Cowgirls are heading out to Nitro Sporthorses to play Aliens and Astronauts with Big Country Equestrian Club in their Fall Show!
Please look for the flyer on FB or reach out to Big Country Equestrian Club about registration and classes.
Join us at Leatherman Lane to celebrate horses and help raise money to battle Breast Cancer. Annual event that features various vendors, food, live music and of course horses. There is a planned trail ride!!!!One of our charities we support Cleveland County Hearts and Hooves, will be there to highlight there important work with our awesome participants from North Shelby School, Shelby, NC. We have our Boot there for Donations. Please bring cash so you can help another great cause! Your can visit Leatherman Lans page here for updates as they make them: https://www.facebook.com/HorseLoversDay
Join our Cowgirls for a great cause! Hendricks’ Bunco for Breast Cancer is a long time tradition here in Abilene. This year’s theme is the Roaring 20’s!!! Get your flapper dresses ladies!
Our table will have 16 seats. Each of us will pre-pay our chapter Treasurer, Babe Chambers, to secure your spot.
* Registration fee is $35/person paid to Babe Chambers. 16 spots at our table.
We LOVE Leatherwood and all it has to offer, from trail riding, good food and drinks at their restaurant and now they have zip lining. Camping is available, stalls for your horses and paddocks for turnout. Small bathhouse. They also do home rentals if you prefer that! Here is there number for more information and reservations: 336-973-5044
Please bring some cash for our Boot to donate to our favorite two charities for 2024: Cleveland County Hearts and Hooves & Southern Paws Animal Rescue
So much fun to be had at Manchester Trail Riders twice a year Event, that raises funds for their care of the trails and campground. The fall event features food, DJ, a band and of course Halloween (trick or treat) for the kiddos, the children are taken around the campground via tractor and trailer. All of us Cowgirls usually dress up for the Saturday trail ride too! Water and power at each site. Minimal stalls available, but plenty of areas to high line or set up portable corrals. Bathhouse on site!
We will have our Boot for donations to our two charities: Cleveland County Hearts and Hooves & Southern Paws Animal Rescue.
Reservations can be made usually about two months prior to the event.
Join our 40 Something Cowgirls as members of Texas Trail Challenge Club fine tune their skills in this Fall Riders Clinic. Please reach out to TTCC directly for reservations, TRCC memberships and fee information.
The public is invited to come play on the posse’s trail course with prizes for the best costume (awarded at NOON).
Divisions: 12 and under, 1-17, and 18+ Top costume in each division wins $50!
Register at the clubhouse as you enter the property and signn a waiver before unloading your horse. Potable water and restrooms are available, but bring your own chair and food.
Join our 40 Something Cowgirls as members of Texas Trail Challenge Club spend a weekend testing their skills on miles of trails and obstacles. Please reach out to TTCC directly for reservations, TRCC memberships and fee information.
Come on out for a weekend of celebrating Jesus! Plus, horseback (trail riding and obstacle course), some fellowship, testimonials and a devotional on Sunday.
Please bring proof of a negative Coggins prior to off-loading horse on ranch property. Check in will be @ 2pm on Saturday 26 Oct 2024, check out will be @ 2pm on Sunday 27 Oct 2024. Primitive camping only. You may bring a generator and panels. Lori will assign meal items to bring for supper on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday.
Need/Want a stall for your horse? Please contact Terrie Eldred@ 325-636-7974. Stalls are self-clean and cost is $10. Please let Terrie know if you are bringing a very tall and/or large RV/LQ trailer.
Requesting no alcohol at this event.
Planning to “pass the hat” on Sunday for an offering to Rafter L ranch for allowing us to enjoy the beauty of the ranch and obstacle course.
Looking forward to a fun filled “girls” weekend.
Cozy up by the fire pit with us! Bring a snack to share and your favorite drink. See y’all there!
Join us for a fun night of foodie celebration featuring whiskey bars, great music and bonfires.
Great trails and camping at Croft State Park, one of our favorites!!
Reservation can be made online at:
Www.reserve.southcarolinaparks.com/croft
Join our cowgirls as we attend a Scavenger Hunt on horseback in the Uhwarrie National Forest.
Event to benefit Back Country Horsemen o Uhwarrie in their goal to keep the trails open to equestrians .
Reservations can be made online at www.4bfarmandcampground.com
or call them at 910-606-1052.
Negative Coggins Requied!
Join our 40 Something Cowgirls as members of Texas Trail Challenge Club spend a weekend testing their skills on miles of trails and obstacles. Please reach out to TTCC directly for reservations, TRCC memberships and fee information.
For the third year we are making beautiful horse head wreaths for Christmas. All wreaths are 1 of a kind, painted and built by you!
5 spots available.
Come on over to Los Arcos and bring your friends for a Round Up and Meet ‘n Greet. The address is1525 N Chester St, Gastonia, NC 28052.
Well start gathering by 5:30, have a short review of our year and what’s to come, have some drinks and food! Expect lots of laughs and come hungry!
Moonlight Ride!! There is a full moon during this ride and we hope to ride our horses on the beautiful sandy trails of H. Cooper Black.
The address for the campground is 279 Sporting Dog Trail, Cheraw, SC and to make reservations go their website at:
Www.reserve.southcarolinaparks.com/hcooperblack/
The Fox Parade of Lights is a beautiful way to bring in the Christmas season! Join us as we light up our horses for a bright and festive parade!
Details as we get closer to the event.
Merry Christmas and let’s celebrate with our Marvelous Maverick Cowgirl sisters!
Barb has opened her home for our annual Christmas party.
Details will be available as we get closer to this event.
This event will also serve as our meeting for December.