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Come ride the trails with us.
Come see the festival of balloons as they balloons take off.
If interested in riding in a balloon here is the link to purchase your tickets. They are still working on the event information on their website so you may need to check back.
Grab your girls (Cowgirls that is!) and let’s do lunch! This time we are heading to Miguel’s for great Tex Mex. See y’all there!
503 Distilling
Andante Vineyard
Bethel Heights Vineyard
Björnson Vineyard
Brooks Wine
Buddha Kat Winery
Calapooia Brewing
Catman Cellars
Coelho Winery
Coria Estate Wines
Chateau Bianca Winery
Croft Vineyards
Cubanisimo Vineyard
Divine Distillers
Domaine 524 & Prophet Vineyard
Just Rum
La Chouette Vineyard
La Familia Cider House
LifeSource Natural Foods
Miller’s BBQ
One Hope Wines
Parra Wines
Pfriem Family Brewers
Shades of Brew Brewery
Sineann Winery
Vivacity Spirits
West Hills Vineyards
Willamette Valley Vineyards
Zenith Wine
Taco Bar Poluck at Lisa S’s house. Members have signed up to bring food items. If you have not signed up for an items, please feel free to message Dawn for more info. Please ask for address if you dont already know how to get there.
We are making Helhats so bring your helmet, straw cowboy hat that can be cut apart, and your creative ideas.
Hope to see ya there!
Let try to beat the heat by riding out at 9am! We are in for a treat riding on M. E. Flow’s property in Stamford, TX. Please allow the time to arrive and tack up before 9:00. See y’all there!
Reach out to Liesa Kennedy for the address.
This is an event sponsored by Territorial Riders Oregon City Chapter of Backcountry Horsemen of Oregon.
Bring your digital camera or smart phone and find BIG FOOT!! Compete as an individual or teams of 2-3.
Riders out 9am-11am. The ride route is 2-2 1/2 hrs long. Finish by 2pm. Intervals are intended to control congestion on the trail and prevent a disclosure of a “Big Foot” find. You are in competition with those in front and behind you. There are 3 ways to win. You will be given a raffle ticket at registration AND you will receive one Poker Chip Draw Card included with your registration. You may purchase up to 3 more hands for $5 each.
Riders must return no later than 2pm to turn in their results. Prizes are awarded after 2pm.
Shoes are recommended for horses. Children are encouraged to wear helmets and dogs must be on a leash. (one player per horse).
For lunch, enjoy Brats and Sauerkraut, baked beans, potato and other side salads along with the necessary condiments. Ice water and pink lemonade are provided as well.
Entry Fee: $40 per rider; children 12 and under $20. Cash or Check. Extra Poker Chip hands (maximum 3 extra) $5 each.
Prizes are awarded to individuals or teams with the most points in the hunt, for First, Second, and Third place. Judges decisions are final. There will also be poker chip draws for other wonderful prizes as well as raffle ticket prizes for the 3rd chance drawing if you dont win in the first 2 categories, you may still win a prize.
Questions:
Contact: Rebecca Duren 503-688-8179 [email protected]
or Tim Lagasse 503-314-7712
We will be making a rope halter at Denise’s. Please bring a snack & something to drink. Water will be provided.
Halter rope has been ordered, If you didn’t get your order in, please contact Denise for where to purchase locally & how much is needed.
Let beat the heat and ride out early! Our very own Cowgirl, Annalise has offered to host a trail ride at her family ranch just outside Abilene. Please reach out for the exact address. All members welcome!
Join the girls for game night at Babe’s. Please bring a snack to share. Tea and water will be provided with a collection of fun games to play.
Come out and play on a Thursday night! This will be the last of the series. We will have Poles, Spur, Single bucket flags, straight barrels and clover leaf barrels.
Books open @ 6pm, playday starts @ 7pm. Call Nancy (325-201-1143) or Jennifer (325-201-1141) for more information/questions.
Come enjoy a few days of fun and riding!
From Sisters, Oregon, travel 12.4 miles northwest on Highway 20, then 7.0 miles north on Forest Road 12, then 1.1 miles west on Forest Road 1260, and then 1 mile north on Forest Road 1260 200.
Sheep Springs Horse Camp Reservations
Check-in: 2:00 PM, check-out: 1:00 PM
Campsites – $21 per night
($2 more on holidays and holiday weekends) (Plus $8 reservation fee)
Key Sheep Springs Horse Camp Regulations
- Bring only weed-free certified hay. (No local forage available.)
- Horses must be kept in stalls provided, and may not be tethered or picketed outside of stalls.
- Quiet Hours extend from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
- Prevent the spread of invasive pests by obtaining firewood locally.
- Fires are only permitted in designated fire receptacles and must be attended. Fires must be extinguished upon departure.
- Pets must be kept on leash and attended at all times.
- Secure food and scented items from bears.
Come on out for the 24th Annual Oregon Equestrian Trails Mid-Valley Chapter Poker Ride.
Directions: North on 9th St, go 1 mile, Left on Heritage Hills Rd, then follow the signs to TE Ranch.
$10 per hand or 3 hand for $20 (minimum one hand per rider)
Minors (under 18 yrs old) need a parent or guardian signature.
First rider out 9 am * Last rider out 12 pm * Awards at 2: 30 PM
NO DOGS PLEASE!
Food will be available for purchase from J&C BBQ.
For more information, please call Meg 541.609.1075 or email PokerRideInfo@gmail.com
Join our Marvelous Maverick Cowgirls as we vote in a new Queen! Our monthly meeting will also include upcoming events, ideas and sharing stories from our latest events.
Be sure to remember your membership card for a chance at the door prize.
You aren’t going to want to miss this! @arrowheadlavenderfarm is hosting their first annual Mid-Willamette Valley Lavender Festival.
There’s going to be artisan vendors, food, lavender lemonades, U-Pick lavender, music, our farm store will be packed with lavender products.
* * It will be located at their farm 6373 Sunnyview Rd NE Salem, OR 97305. *
Saturday, July 13
• 9am-4pm •
Located on the lawn and in the orchard behind their store. Grilled lunches available for purchase. Traveling Taphouse on site from 11am-4pm.
Shop and support your local artisans! Some of the items you might find at the festival:
• Paintings
• Quilts & Blankets
• Handcrafted Soaps
• Home Decor
• House Plants
• Photography Prints
• Handmade jewelry
• Embroidery
• Epoxy
• Woodcrafts
• Pottery
• Paper arts
• Handcrafted teas
• Garden art
• Children’s clothing
• Fiber arts
• …and more!
Come join us on July 14th for the vintage, handmade & modern street market.
There will be lots of vendors, food and more. Plus there will be deals outside and inside the store.
So join the summer fun and find treasure along the way!
Clackamas County Sheriff’s Posse Annual Raffle Ride – July 14th.
First riders out at 9am ; Last riders out at 11am.
Grand Prize is $200
Additional prizes -Must be present to win.
Cost $30 per rider, kids under 10yrs is $10 (includes ride, one raffle ticket, and lunch)
There is a new parking area this year, just down the road from last year’s location. “We have updated the ride so you will not have to ride on logging roads and will stay in beautiful forest and fields.”
No smoking, No alcohol, No stallions, foals, or dogs.
Horse shoes are highly recommended.
RSVP is preferred: [email protected] or 503-780-4622
Come live the majesty! Featuring Queen Elizabeth, the Seattle Knights, Blacksmithing Demonstrations, Merchants & More!
July 20-21 & 27-28, 2024
Open 10 AM-6 PM
Located in Silverton, Oregon
Parking & Free Shuttle Service Available
Come enjoy a few days of riding and relaxation.
To make reservations go to recreation.gov
Quinn Meadows is 30 miles south of Bend, on Century Dr.
Contact Princess Tootie if you want to coordinate meals.
Pilots! Come fly your warbird with us at the Warbirds over Salem event!
Landing fee: $20.00
Aircraft Type: Any R/C warbird or government agency aircraft fixed wing and rotary wing is welcome.
Turbines are welcome with wavier.
80*1000ft grass runway
Power available for recharging.
Free to spectators!! Bring a chair, your sunglasses, friends and family and enjoy the airshow! Food available for purchase at event!
Thursdays 11-5
Fridays 10-5
Saturdays 10-5
Sundays 12-5
The Estacada chapter is attending the ETS Weekend EVENT. Check it out. Let’s fill ‘er up!!
ABOUT THE VENUE: Tamarind Ranch is a 25 acre property that hosts a sand round pen, 72×31 covered area with excellent footing. 15 acres of forested trails are available for trail rides and walks. Self contained/dry camping is allowed. Personal portable corrals are acceptable and can be set up near your campsites. We offer boarding that includes 5 stalls and 5 paddocks and 1 medical bay stall and pasture board. In addition to the registration fee paid to ETS a $10 facility fee will be collected the day of the event to support the ranch.
EVENT DETAILS: This 2 day event challenge will consist of 3 events: In hand, Obstacle Trail, and Trail Challenge.
Rentals for stalls and dry camping are available and should be reserved when you register. 5- 12×12 stalls, 5- 12×18 paddocks (not covered). 15 dry camping spots. Personal portable corrals are acceptable and can be set up near your campsites.
SCHEDULE: FRIDAY: Gates open on Friday 3:00-8:00pm.; 1:00pm Early arrival check in for camping set up; 6:00pm Pizza & salad dinner will be available. SATURDAY: 7-8:30am NEW ARRIVAL CHECK IN; 9am Rider Meeting. SUNDAY: 7-8:30am NEW ARRIVAL CHECK IN; 9am Rider Meeting.
SATURDAY MORNING: In hand: the event obstacles are completed dismounted. You may be saddled, halters with leads are recommended. All non-riding equines are welcome and encouraged to compete! With at least 8 obstacles in the event.
SATURDAY AFTERNOON: Obstacle Trail: Any combination of pasture, arena, and trail (2-4 miles) with at least 8 obstacles. Multiple horses per rider may be allowed at host discretion. Please verify with the Event Manager to see if their schedule will allow for multiple horses.
SUNDAY MORNING: Trail Challenge- A relaxing trail ride with judged obstacles placed in camp and on trail. Ride at a leisurely pace with friends and family. Enjoy the sites as you improve your horsemanship skills. With at least 6 or more obstacles along the trail. One horse and rider per event. This event will take place at Jamestown/Three Beats Farm across the street from Tamarind Ranch.
THE TERRAIN: There is a variety of terrain throughout the property.
Facility: Gavel roads throughout the property and entrance
Arena: Sand footing
Trails: Dirt, mixed gravel, wooded area, lots of trees
MEALS: Continental Breakfast $5 donation accepted for breakfast goodies; Lunch: $10 donation accepted for Beef chili and Chicken Enchilada Chili with chips and drinks; Friday Dinner: $10 donation accepted for Pizza & Salad with drink
AWARDS: Ribbons For: 1st-6th place Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced; 1st-3rd place Junior (age13-17); 1st-3rd place Youngin’ (age 7-12); 1st place Newcomer!
ADDITIONAL FEES: Payment for amenities reserved at the time of online registration are due DAY OF and are NOT collected at the time of online registration. This includes: stalls, paddocks (not covered), meals, and dry camping.
FEES:
Sat: In hand= $24-$44; Obstacle Trail= $27.50-$51; Sun: Trail Challenge= $31-$58
Friday dinner: $10; Saturday Continental: $5; Saturday Lunch: $10
12×12 stall with paddock: $25; 12×18 arena paddock (not covered): $15; 12×12 arena stall: $25
Ranch Fee: $10
Per night dry camping: $20
On-line registration closes Wednesday, July 31, 7:00pm
go to: equinetrailsports.com and choose the events option to find the event to register
contact: [email protected]; 559-696-4165
Laura has invited us to party in her pool! Let’s bring a dish to share, drinks and sunscreen!
Come enjoy an Amazing Clinic with Patrick Sullivan of Gamilah Unbridled & Modern-Day Horsemanship
Each day, participants will receive 2 one on one sessions with their horse. Due to the individualized teaching, they welcome participants of all skill levels. Their niche is liberty and bridleless riding, but participants are welcome to use their sessions as they’d like.
This clinic will end with liberty games Sunday Afternoon!
Cost: Participants $675 for 3 days, Auditors $35 per day.
To sign up email [email protected]
To rent overnight stalls, paddocks, dry or electrical hookup camping please contact Marla Batchelor 503-502-9297
There will be more information released soon on the 2024 Corn Festival. Make sure to mark your calendars for August 17th for a parade, entertainment and as always- FREE HOT BUTTERED CORN!
Recology Organics – Sponsor of Free Hot Buttered Corn
Blazers Industries – Gold Level Sponsor
Republic Services – Gold Level Sponsor
Sandi Elwood – Sponsor of Free Pony Rides
Pacific Power – Gold Level Sponsor
Westech Engineering – Gold Level Sponsor
Riverview Bank – Sponsor of Corn Eating Contest
Northwest Natural Gas – Sponsor of Family Games
Jim Reed Insurance – Gold Level Sponsor
Figaro’s – Silver Level Sponsor
Marion County Farm Bureau – Silver Level Sponsor
Click N Fix Computer Repair – Silver Level Sponsor
Balloons start lifting off around 6:45 a.m. (don’t miss it!)
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday balloons lift off from the fields at the south end of Timber Linn Park, weather permitting.
Night Glow (Friday ONLY)
The Friday Night Glow is full of joy and amazement for the entire family: brilliantly-colored balloons tower over the crowd, lighting up the night sky.
Half a dozen balloons participate in one of the Festival’s most popular events, the Night Glow on Friday only at dusk, weather permitting. Balloon pilots and crews set up the colorful fabric envelopes in open area on the east side of Timber-Linn Park, inflate them with hot air while tethered to the ground, and illuminate them in a series of patterns.
Please understand that weather makes a big difference on how the timing of the Night Glow will go. Depending on wind, the balloons might not be able to inflate for very long. Usually luck out and the winds cooperate but it is in mother natures hands.
Seating area opens at 1pm to put blankets and chairs down.
Please note: The night glow happens on Friday night only. (weather permitting)
Bring your digital camera or smart phone and find the top surveyed answers to questions to chose from along the trail. Compete as an individual.
Riders out at 9-11 am. Riders will leave in intervals and Ride route is 2 -2 1/2 hours long. Finish by 2pm. Intervals intended to control congestion on the trails.
Riders must return to later than 2pm to turn in their results. Prizes awarded after 2pm.
Bring your lunch; lemonade, water and treats provided.
Shoes for horses are recommended. Children are encouraged to wear helmets and dogs must be on a leash.
Entry Fees: $30 per rider; under 12 years of age $10. cash or check. Day use park parking fee is $5; or purchase an annual permit. *Join OET at this event with the purchase of a single or family membership and recieve one free entry to this event. (Memberships will include 2025; annual memberships are: single $30, family $35).
Prizes Awarded: For individuals with the most points awarded in the Survey, for First, Second, and Third Place. Judges decisions are final. There will also be raffle prizes. Each entrant receives a raffle ticket for this drawing.
Questions? Contact:
Rebecca Duren – 503-688-8179 – [email protected] Tonya Wilson – 541-609-0508 – [email protected] Linda Rutherford – 503-504-5083 – cloudylindy@hotmail.com
West Texas Fair and Rodeo Parade is a great time to show up loud, proud and in style as 40 Something Cowgirls!
More info to come once we are closer to the event.
It’s West Texas Fair and Rodeo Time!
Join us any of these days for fun rides, shopping, rodeo and fair food!
https://aftontickets.com/event/group/oqpxvrpje1
Friday • 5pm – 1am
Saturday • Noon – 1am
Sunday • 9am – 6pm
There are many, many things to do and see at Oktoberfest.
Take your time and wander the streets enjoying the music and taking in the sights, sounds and smell of delicious food selections.
Cozy up by the fire pit with us! Bring a snack to share and your favorite drink. See y’all there!
Shoppers walk away with items they can’t find anywhere else. Discover farmhouse, industrial, vintage, re-purposed, handmade and much more.
– Listed Top 5 Flea Market in USA by Flea Market Décor magazine!
– Listed top traveling market in USA by Flea Market Style magazine!
Friday (Oct. 18th) 4pm-9pm
– First Pick – 4pm entry ($20)
– Early Bird – 6pm entry ($15)
– Tickets good for both days
Saturday (Oct. 19th) 9am-4pm
– Early Bird – 9am entry. 1 hr before GA ($12)
– General Admission 10am-4pm ($10). Enter anytime after 10am.
*12 and under is free
Cozy up by the fire pit with us! Bring a snack to share and your favorite drink. See y’all there!
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.
ACC Christmas Bazaar 2024 will be FRIDAY, November 15th, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm AND SATURDAY, November 16th 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.
Friday night will be Ladies Night! Come with your friends and get first picks of all the wonderful treasures their vendors have to offer! Tickets will be sold online or at the door.
For Friday night only, there will be free appys and non-alcoholic drinks, large value raffle prizes available only for Friday attenders that will be raffled off that evening. Along with their regular raffle area, special offers and little bit of swag and so much fun!
Tickets will be $8 online or $10 at the door and online special only of 4 tickets for $25!
Saturday’s event will be no charge!
There will have around 90 vendors offering a huge variety of high quality treasures.
There will be delicious breakfast and lunch offered, along with a huge bake sale, fabulous raffle area and their coffee bar.
This event is a fundraiser to support their women’s ministry program.
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.
Join us for year 3 as we ride the open arena and pasture trails at the Crazy Shepherd Cattle Co. in Trent!
More details as we get closer to this event.