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Camping is free on DNR land, but may need Discover Pass.
Here’s info on directions to, camping, and riding at BBQ Flats: https://hollyblogsheradventures.blogspot.com/2023/07/bruce-tropple-indian-camp-and-bbq-flats.html?fbclid=IwAR1wMdxxaU0jRvzaj5DFsEJe6GRtRzTx8xcNgcTYVMRG0hIjAM7xf7DVRco
Park is open 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Distance is about 2 hours’ hauling drive from Port Orchard area of SR 16. See Belfair, WA Chapter FB page or contact Chapter Queen Wendy Morrow for details on coordinating time for Cowgirls to go together.
Cost: $25 per horse/per day + $20 refundable Haul-in Fee per horse. All manure, straw/shavings, trash must be picked up and disposed of before leaving. Staff member will inspect your area and return the haul-in fee when clean.
Open ride – Full use of the Mountain Trail Park and outdoor arena. Free parking and stalls available.
IF you have never seen old-time plowing down with horses or mules, OR even if you have, you DON’T want to miss this:
The Farm Fest & Plowing Competition is the largest plowing competition on the West Coast, with 20+ teams of draft horses and mules.
See demos and meet the teamsters. Join for a day of old-time farming fun at this year’s event with Pioneer Kids’ activities, tours of the museum and 1880’s Hutchcroft School, old-time music, food and more!
Admission is $8 for adults and free for kids under 12.
This event is put on by the Yamhill County Historical Society-Yamhill Valley Heritage Center.
Deposit Fee of $100 is required to hold spot, due by midnight 5/4/2024, non-refundable. PayPal to [email protected]
Remaining payment of $100 plus $10 haul-in fee can be paid upon arrival.
Auditors welcome at $20 each. Carpooling encouraged due to parking limitations.
Maximum trailer size is 3-horse slant. No Shows will not be refunded. Bring your own lunch.
AM will cover basic dressage/flatwork foundation needed for WE and any discipline you ride. PM will cover select obstacles used in WE and proper way to execute them and how to link them together as when riding a course.
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!!
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.
Monthly Chapter meeting in Port Orchard
Monthly Chapter meeting in Port Orchard
This Liberty Camp is currently FULL, but contact organizer to be put on a Wait List in case someone has a change of plans.
Park is open 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Distance is about 2 hours’ hauling drive from Port Orchard area of SR 16. See Belfair, WA Chapter FB page or contact Chapter Queen Wendy Morrow for details on coordinating time for Cowgirls to go together.
Cost: $25 per horse/per day + $20 refundable Haul-in Fee per horse. All manure, straw/shavings, trash must be picked up and disposed of before leaving. Staff member will inspect your area and return the haul-in fee when clean.
Open ride – Full use of the Mountain Trail Park and outdoor arena. Free parking and stalls available.
Monthly Chapter Meeting in Bremerton. No food or drinks requirement.
Monthly Chapter Meeting in Bremerton. No food or drinks requirement.
Monthly Chapter meeting in Port Orchard
Monthly Chapter meeting in Port Orchard
Camp out on your own, or rent a cabin, bunk house or tipi encampment for 1/2 price. Details: www.flyinghorseshoeranch.com
Adults: $150 Kids 6-12: $75 Under 6: Free
$10 per horse, per night Bring your own feed
Includes: 3 home-cooked meals, miles of trails & arena, shower facilities; swimming pool; raffle; auction
See Facebook page for Olympic Back Country Horsemen of Washington