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May
9
Thu
Abilene, TX- Western Heritage Classic @ Taylor County Expo Center
May 9 @ 12:00 pm – May 12 @ 12:00 pm

Join our cowgirls at the Western Heritage Classic full of all kinds of entertainment! Food, rodeo, matched races, cook-offs, music and (my favorite) shopping!!!

Go any of these days for member points. Have fun!

Abilene, TX- WHC Parade @ Downtown Abilene
May 9 @ 6:30 pm

Join us as we ride in one of the big parades of the year! Western Heritage Classic is a long time tradition, so let’s come out loud and proud!

Parade starts at 6:30 so expect lineup to be around 5pm.

May
10
Fri
Marysville, WA – Go as a group – Greg Eliel Clinic @ Ride-N-Shine Farm
May 10 @ 9:00 am – May 13 @ 5:00 pm
CLINIC IS FULL! Waitlist welcome!
👉🏼Auditors welcome w/reservation
Horsemanship, Leadership, & Life!
Spring Sessions w/Greg Eliel
4 Day Format – Friday May 10th – Monday May 13th
$800 Includes: 4 Day session (either AM/PM class, overnight paddock for your horse, lunch daily, and one group dinner.
$300 non refundable deposits will be accepted beginning Jan 1st 2023. Final payment is due no later than 60 days prior to the clinic. Upon making final payment there will be no refunds unless a replacement can be found.
Payments can be made to:
Venmo – @olygranger
PayPal – paypal.me/olygranger
Zelle – 206-498-6939
Email questions: [email protected]
👉🏼Auditors welcome! $35 per day or $125 all 4 days includes lunch!
Pre registration is requested.
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Greg Eliel – Horsemanship, Leadership,& Life! What’s not to love about Greg!! We are so lucky to be able to host such a wonderful horseman at our farm!! 🙂
Whether you are an experienced equestrian looking to bring your horse to a more advanced level, or less experienced and looking to feel more confident with your horse day-to-day! Greg’s tailored approach and master communication skills will help you work through challenges to reach those goals.
AM Class 9:00am – Noon
Horsemanship 1
Excellent for someone new to working with Greg, young horses, or green horses.
Immersion and Refinement Classes will give you and your horse the opportunity to learn together with Greg. You’ll be working toward developing an understanding of how your horse learns, as well as acquiring the tools to build a solid foundation from feel. This is the beginning of a new relationship together.
Phase One: In Immersion the foundation in groundwork will help to build a secure, confident, relaxed, and supple horse. Followed by applying the groundwork to the saddle, the rider will now begin to reap the benefits from the new foundation, helping the horse to move away from the slightest amount of feel. You will learn how to meet the horse’s needs and to speak to the horses in their language, the horse and rider have a much greater potential of reaching goals for any discipline in harmony.
Phase Two: The refinement phase we will start to focus more on the individual discipline and goals of each horse and rider combination
PM Class 1:30pm-4:30pm
H1/H2 –
*Host will determine best class for each participant.
Private 1 hr lessons available: $150 per hour.
Friday-Saturday-Sunday – Monday @ 5:00pm
Tuesday May 14th – All day
Looking for more information on Greg. Please visit https://www.gregeliel.com/ See less
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Clearview, Washington
May
11
Sat
Abilene, Tx- Attending Rustic Farm De-Spook Clinic @ Rockin Wild Ranch
May 11 – May 12 all-day

De-spook clinics coming in May!! Taught by mounted patrol instructors. Covered arena, limited to 15 participants. Just a few spots left. Text your email address to 254-979-7433 to receive your registration packet. Stalls and limited hookups available.

Info copied from Rockin Wild Ranch’s Facebook post. Please contact them directly at the number listed above for more info. Flyer available on Facebook.

 

May
15
Wed
Marysville, WA – Monthly Roundup @ Christ The King Lutheran Church
May 15 @ 6:45 pm – 8:30 pm
Come to our 40 Something Cowgirls monthly meeting! We are a group of over 40 (and 50 and 60 something) gals who love horses. We do all kinds of activities including clinics, trail rides, horse play days, attend expos, see movies, have craft parties and anything else that’s fun! New faces are always welcome.
Learn about our national organization at https://40somethingcowgirls.com/
6:45-7 Doors Open
7-7:30 Meeting
7:30-8 Special Topic
8-8:30 Social
Feel free to bring a snack or something to share for the social but not required.
Enter through side door at right side of building where the picnic tables are
May
17
Fri
Abilene, TX ranch sorting practice/Series @ Second chance cowboy church arena
May 17 @ 5:30 pm – May 18 @ 2:00 pm

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/rtLp38DGeLBJ9djW/?mibextid=K35XfP

Must have proof of negative Coggins. Western attire required. Western heritage rules in all classes.

Books open Friday PM for practice @5:30pm. Practice starts @ 6pm

Saturday morning books open @ 08:30AM. Sorting starts @10AM

Estacada, OR – Monthly Meeting @ Double Dragon Chinese Restaurant
May 17 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

It’s time to get together for some yummy food and GREAT Sisterhood!!!

Put on your thinking caps and lets talk about the adventures we would like to have with our ponies, or even maybe some without them.

There will be a raffle drawing sometime during the meeting; tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. Ya never know what you have the chance to win. Bring a “new” friend and get a free raffle ticket.

Hope to see ya there!!

May
18
Sat
Estacada, OR – Attending Extreme Trail Sports Obstacle Course and In Hand @ Tamarind Ranch LLC
May 18 @ 7:30 am – 4:00 pm

This is a day event put on by Extreme Trail Sports. Great for those new to the sport. Day rentals for stalls are available and should be reserved when you register but stalls will be paid for the day of the event.

ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:00pm, PST

Saturday Morning: In-Hand event obstacles are completed dismounted. You may be saddled, halters with leads are recommended. All non-riding equines are welcome to compete.

Saturday Afternoon: Obstacle Course is a mounted event in an area/field. A saddle (treeless included) and headstall with reins are required. All riding disciplines are welcome.

There is a variety of terrain throughout the property. The facility has gravel roads throughout. The arena has sand footing. The trails have dirt, mixed gravel, wooded area, and lots of trees.

FEES:

Obstacle Course: $24-$44

In Hand: $24-$44

Continental Breakfast: $5 donation

Lunch: $8 donation for beef chili and chicken enchilada chili with chips and drinks

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.

Awards:

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.

7:30-8:45 Arrival check-in; 8:00 Judge Meeting; 9:00 Rider Meeting; 10:00 First riders out on the In Hand Course; LUNCH after you ride-at your convenience; 12-1:15 Rider check-in for Mounted Obstacle Course; Awards; 1:30 Rider Meeting; 2:00 First riders out on Mounted Obstacle Course; Awards.

Abilene, TX Gymkhana @ Nitro Sport horses
May 18 @ 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
May
24
Fri
Abilene, TX- Fire Pit Friday @ Laura’s Place
May 24 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Join us around the fire pit at Laura’s! We will snack, have drinks and catch up. Please bring a snack to share and BYOB.

Jun
7
Fri
Abilene, TX ranch sorting practice/Series @ Second chance cowboy church arena
Jun 7 @ 5:30 pm – Jun 8 @ 2:00 pm

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/rtLp38DGeLBJ9djW/?mibextid=K35XfP

Must have proof of negative Coggins. Western attire required. Western heritage rules in all classes.

Books open Friday PM for practice @5:30pm. Practice starts @ 6pm

Saturday morning books open @ 08:30AM. Sorting starts @10AM

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

 

Abilene, TX- Pool Party @ Laura’s Place
Aug 3 @ 2:00 pm

Laura has invited us to party in her pool! Let’s bring a dish to share, drinks and sunscreen!

Sep
5
Thu
Abilene, TX- WTFR Parade @ Downtown Abilene
Sep 5 @ 10:30 am

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.

Abilene, TX- West Texas Fair & Rodeo @ Taylor County Expo Center
Sep 5 @ 12:00 pm – Sep 14 @ 11:45 pm

It’s West Texas Fair and Rodeo Time!

Join us any of these days for fun rides, shopping, rodeo and fair food!

Sep
27
Fri
Abilene, TX- Fire Pit Friday @ Laura’s Place
Sep 27 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Cozy up by the fire pit with us! Bring a snack to share and your favorite drink. See y’all there!

Oct
25
Fri
Abilene, TX- Fire Pit Friday @ Laura’s Place
Oct 25 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Cozy up by the fire pit with us! Bring a snack to share and your favorite drink. See y’all there!

Nov
10
Sun
Abilene, TX- Craft Night Horse Wreaths @ Melisa’s Shop
Nov 10 @ 3:30 pm – 7:30 pm

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.

 

Nov
26
Tue
Abilene, TX-Fox Christmas Lights Parade @ Downtown Abilene
Nov 26 @ 6:30 pm

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.

Dec
7
Sat
Abilene, TX- Christmas Party @ Barb’s Place
Dec 7 @ 3:00 pm

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.

Dec
31
Tue
Abilene, TX- Attending CSCC NYE Ride @ Crazy Shepherd Cattle Co.
Dec 31 @ 12:00 pm

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.

Jan
1
Wed
Abilene, TX- New Years Trail Ride @ Kemper Ranch
Jan 1 @ 1:00 pm

Join us as we celebrate the new 2025 year on the trail!

We are heading out to beautiful Kemper Ranch for a day of trails and fun!
Details available as we get closer to this event.