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May
26
Sun
Estacada, OR – Milo McIver State Park Trail Ride @ Milo McIver State Park
May 26 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Let’s get together at Milo McIver State Park and ride the trails. Plan to meet at the park at 11:00.

Day use fee is $5, unless you have a State Park Pass. Feel free to pack a lunch and we can eat and visit before heading back home.

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!

 

May
27
Mon
Estacada, OR – Willamette Mission State Park Trail Ride @ Willamette Mission State Park
May 27 @ 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Let’s meet up and ride the trails. Plan to meet at the park at 12:00.

Day use fee is $5, unless you have an annual park pass.

Feel free to pack a lunch and we can eat and visit before heading home.

HOPE TO SEE YA THERE!!

May
28
Tue
Big Spring TX Attending Round Robin Sorting @ Sorting Reins-N-Hands
May 28 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Come on out and join us for some sortin’ fun. Starts at 10am.  If you don’t want to sort, bring a chair and watch, always fun…100$ limit 10.

May
31
Fri
Big Spring TX Ride at Pole Canyon @ Pole Canyon Ranch
May 31 @ 12:00 pm – Jun 2 @ 1:00 pm

Come join us for a great place to ride.  The canyon offers trails for all levels.  You will need to call and make your reservations…. There are hook ups, pens, nice public bath house, dump station, and places for primitive camping…

Poolville, TX Attending Cow Hand Challenge @ Brazos Trails Cowboy Church
May 31 @ 6:00 pm – Jun 1 @ 5:00 pm

Friday night practice to prepare for the buckle event on Saturday. You do not have to participate in the event to come and practice with us! $35 and no membership required to participate.

Roping, Penning and Classic (Trail) classes

Saturday is a Buckle Event! Sign up 9 AM start time is 10 am

Entry fee details are on the flyer!

For flyer and more information on the Cow Hand Challenge here is a link to their FB page:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554302703522&mibextid=ZbWKwL

 

Jun
1
Sat
Poolville, TX Attending PCSP Cattle Drive @ Millsap Store
Jun 1 @ 7:00 am – 12:00 pm

PCSP annual cattle drive from Millsap to the PCSP grounds. Further details on their website. RSVP so we can coordinate transportation. We will need trailers at both the starting points and the end. If we know who is coming we can coordinate it all!

There is a catered lunch at the possee grounds after the drive.

Estacada, OR -Attending Summer Tack Sale @ Peggy Boyer
Jun 1 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Event by Peggy Boyer and Laura Boileau.

Summer Horse Tack Sale. LOTS of Western and English saddles, tons of bridles, reins, bits, saddle pads, and tons more! Unique vintage tack items too.

Several vendors attending.

LETS GO CHECK IT OUT!! NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU WILL FIND THAT YOU MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO LIVE WITHOUT!!

Poolville, TX Attending PCSP Rodeo Parade @ WISD 9th Grade center
Jun 1 @ 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Come and join us in celebrating the start of the rodeo! This parade is always a good one with lots of community excitement. This parade will start at the 9th grade center, head north on Main St, go around the court house and the take us south on Waco St to return to the center.

Jun
4
Tue
Poolville TX Attending PCSP PRCA Rodeo @ PCSP Rodeo geounds
Jun 4 – Jun 8 all-day

Time to get together and support a local rodeo!

Tuesday is Xtreme bills, PRCA Rodeo is Wed-Sat

Ticket details on the website, can be purchased at the door.

Big Spring TX Summer School Kick-off @ Moss Elementary School Campus
Jun 4 @ 10:45 am – 12:45 pm

Come out and join us with the “Western” theme to kick off the start of summer school for the local kids.  We will have our kissing booth along with a couple horses.  Come out and help us get these kids excited.  All Cowgirls are welcome.

Jun
8
Sat
Big Spring TX De-Spook Clinic @ Jacksons Arena
Jun 8 @ 8:45 am – Jun 9 @ 5:00 pm

Come out and enjoy watching some amazing people from the Rustic Farm group put on a de-spook clinic.  All spaces for the actual clinic are taken, but it will be a fun time to watch.  All Cowgirls are welcomed and needed to be on the ground to help where needed. Cowgirl gear please. BYOB, a snack, and a lawn chair if wanted.

Jun
13
Thu
Poolville TX Attends Sorting Practice
Jun 13 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Ranch Sorting Practice put on by Tim Fields

Practice is $50.00 and starts at 6:00 PM. Possible Round Robin after practice $75 to participate. Must practice to enter Round robin.

Jun
14
Fri
Poolville, TX Attending Friday Fun Obstacles @ BTCC @ Brazos Trails Cowboy Church
Jun 14 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Let’s have fun with the horses on some obstacles. There will be obstacles set up in the front pasture, arena and warm up pens will be open for riding. The church is going to have 3 Friday night events, 2 practices June and then a timed competition on August 16th that will be a patterned jackpot format. The flyer can be found on Brazos Trails FB page or Poolville Chapter page.

Jun
20
Thu
Big Spring TX Attending 90th Cowboy Reunion and Rodeo @ Rodeo Bowl
Jun 20 @ 6:30 am – Jun 22 @ 7:30 am

Everyone needs to go join in on the 90th year celebration of the Cowboy Rodeo and Reunion.  Its always a great show of athletes, music, and people.  This year they will have Aaron Watson and Kevin Fowler playing after the rodeo.  You can check out their facebook page for all the details, too many to list here… If you go, just snap a photo of you there and send it to me.  All  are welcomed and encouraged to go..

Jun
21
Fri
Poolville, TX Camping Trip @ Little George Cowboy Camp @ George Havens Cowboy Camp
Jun 21 – Jun 23 all-day

We have been invited to camp, horseback ride and enjoy! This is the 57th Annual Little George and Lucy Havens Memorial Cowboy Camp Meeting. They have RV hookups, dry camping and will have some places for us to put our horses. There are quite a few planned activities for the camp for us to join in on if we choose. There is lots of land for us to explore, a tank for fishing, and other activities. This is going to be a great weekend for fellowship and building friendships. This is a family friendly event. There is no cost to camp here. There will be a flyer posted in a FB event with further details. Please text Heather with any questions.

Jun
22
Sat
Big Spring TX Attending 90th Rodeo Parade @ Meet Up
Jun 22 @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am

Let’s ride…. Time to celebrate  the 90th year Cowboy Rodeo and Reunion with a fun parade.  We will meet at the parking lot on East 11th place and Johnson st.  We will stage at 9am at the corner of 10th and Main.  Parade is to start at 10am.  Full parade gear, straw hats, pinks long sleeve button downs, polo wraps… Nice jeans please.  We will have a truck to decorate, and for anyone to ride in who would like to.  All Cowgirls welcome…

Estacada, OR -Attending “The Hunt for Big Foot!” Horseback Scavenger Hunt @ Horning Seed Orchard
Jun 22 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

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

 

Jul
11
Thu
Big Spring TX Riding at Gillespie Ranch @ Gillespie Ranch
Jul 11 @ 12:00 pm – Jul 15 @ 4:00 pm

Come join our chapter at the amazing Gillespie Ranch in New Mexico.  This is a true working cattle ranch sitting on 30,000 acres in the Lincoln Nation Forrest.  There are limited spots available, so make reservations as soon as possible.  Full hook ups with covered stalls.  Yes, it’s in July, but bring a sweater or hoodie, you are in some higher elevations… Trails for all levels of riders…. All Cowgirls are welcome…

Jul
19
Fri
Poolville, TX Attending Friday Fun Obstacles @ BTCC @ Brazos Trails Cowboy Church
Jul 19 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Let’s have fun with the horses on some obstacles. There will be obstacles set up in the front pasture, arena and warm up pens will be open for riding. The church is going to have 3 Friday night events, 2 practices June and then a timed competition on August 16th that will be a patterned jackpot format. The flyer can be found on Brazos Trails FB page or Poolville Chapter page.

Aug
3
Sat
Estacada, OR – Attending ETS Weekend Event @ Tamarind Ranch
Aug 3 @ 7:00 am – Aug 4 @ 12:00 pm

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

 

Aug
16
Fri
Poolville, TX – Attending Fun Friday Challenge @ BTCC @ Brazos Trails Cowboy Church
Aug 16 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Now that we have gotten some obstacle practice in, let’s see our improvements. This will be a patterned jackpot for time.  3D format, paying 2 places in each division, 75% payout.

Aug
24
Sat
Estacada, OR – Attending ‘SURVEY SAYS’ Horseback Survey Game @ Milo McIver State Park
Aug 24 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

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