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Apr
6
Sat
McMinnville OR Attending Trotting in to Summer @ Polk Couty Fairgrounds
Apr 6 @ 9:00 am – Jun 1 @ 9:43 pm

First annual Polk County, 4H summer horse tax sale
advisory committee and fundraisers to support the Polk county for equestrian

May
7
Tue
McMinnville, Oregon, Mildred Kanipe @ Mildred Knaipe
May 7 @ 11:59 pm – May 10 @ 12:59 am

Reservations are needed
Come join us for some great trails

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
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.

 

McMinnville Oregon Elijah Bristow day ride @ Elijah Bristow, Elijah Bristow State Park
May 11 @ 12:02 am – 1:02 am

Come, join us for a day ride in Dexter, Oregon at Elijah

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
20
Mon
McMinnville OR Valentine’s Day, right @ Debbi Dreinser
May 20 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

We will be having a delayed Valentine’s Day ride at Debbie Diesner.
Bring your favorite snacks and enjoy after the ride
Wear something red and be surprised

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.

May
29
Wed
McMinnville Oregon Jacqueline Miller horse camp @ Jacqueline Miller horse camp
May 29 @ 12:09 am – Jun 2 @ 1:09 am

Some great riding over in the Burns area no reservations

McMinnville Oregon camping at Graham corral @ Graham corral
May 29 @ 12:12 am – 1:12 am

First come first serve

Jun
1
Sat
McMinnville Oregon sisters cow camp @ Sisters cow camp
Jun 1 @ 12:14 am – 1:14 am

Great trails no reservations needed

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

Jun
17
Mon
McMinnville OR Valentine’s Day, right @ Debbi Dreinser
Jun 17 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

We will be having a delayed Valentine’s Day ride at Debbie Diesner.
Bring your favorite snacks and enjoy after the ride
Wear something red and be surprised

Jun
18
Tue
McMinnville Oregon Santiam horse camp @ Santiam horse camp
Jun 18 @ 12:16 am – Jun 22 @ 1:16 am

Reservations are needed
Great trails come join us for a potluck

Jul
15
Mon
McMinnville OR Valentine’s Day, right @ Debbi Dreinser
Jul 15 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

We will be having a delayed Valentine’s Day ride at Debbie Diesner.
Bring your favorite snacks and enjoy after the ride
Wear something red and be surprised

Jul
16
Tue
McMinnville Oregon, big Meadows horse camp @ Big Meadows horse camp
Jul 16 @ 8:00 am – Jul 20 @ 8:42 pm

This is a first come first serve horse camp
It’s a very nice cam with lots of trails

come, join us for a potluck

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!

Aug
8
Thu
McMinnville, Oregon, Todd Lake, Camping @ Todd Lake horse camp
Aug 8 @ 12:21 am – Aug 11 @ 12:36 am

No reservations required
This will be the third time that we’ve tried to go there so hopefully they’ll be no fires in the area

Aug
19
Mon
McMinnville OR Valentine’s Day, right @ Debbi Dreinser
Aug 19 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

We will be having a delayed Valentine’s Day ride at Debbie Diesner.
Bring your favorite snacks and enjoy after the ride
Wear something red and be surprised

Aug
25
Sun
McMinnville, OR Oregon Riley Horse camp @ Riley Horse camp
Aug 25 @ 12:24 am – Aug 29 @ 1:24 am

Reservations needed for Riley Horse camp
This camp has awesome trails in the campground is really nice and well shaded

Come join us for a potluck after a long day ride with some crazy cowgirls

Sep
4
Wed
McMinnville, Oregon, whispering Pines @ Whispering Pines horse camp
Sep 4 @ 12:27 am – Sep 9 @ 1:27 am

This is a first come first serve Camping Area

Who has some great trails

Come join us for a potluck we have some great cooks

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
16
Mon
McMinnville OR Valentine’s Day, right @ Debbi Dreinser
Sep 16 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

We will be having a delayed Valentine’s Day ride at Debbie Diesner.
Bring your favorite snacks and enjoy after the ride
Wear something red and be surprised

Sep
24
Tue
McMinnVille, Oregon, Sheep Springs camping @ Sheep Springs horse camp
Sep 24 @ 12:30 am – Sep 29 @ 1:30 am

You will need reservations for Sheep Springs, Camping area
Also, you will need to bring Some kind of bee repellent

We usually do a potluck after our day rides with some crazy cowgirls and some great cooks

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
21
Mon
McMinnville OR Valentine’s Day, right @ Debbi Dreinser
Oct 21 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

We will be having a delayed Valentine’s Day ride at Debbie Diesner.
Bring your favorite snacks and enjoy after the ride
Wear something red and be surprised

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
18
Mon
McMinnville OR Valentine’s Day, right @ Debbi Dreinser
Nov 18 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

We will be having a delayed Valentine’s Day ride at Debbie Diesner.
Bring your favorite snacks and enjoy after the ride
Wear something red and be surprised

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
16
Mon
McMinnville OR Valentine’s Day, right @ Debbi Dreinser
Dec 16 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

We will be having a delayed Valentine’s Day ride at Debbie Diesner.
Bring your favorite snacks and enjoy after the ride
Wear something red and be surprised

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.

Jan
20
Mon
McMinnville OR Valentine’s Day, right @ Debbi Dreinser
Jan 20 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

We will be having a delayed Valentine’s Day ride at Debbie Diesner.
Bring your favorite snacks and enjoy after the ride
Wear something red and be surprised

Feb
17
Mon
McMinnville OR Valentine’s Day, right @ Debbi Dreinser
Feb 17 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

We will be having a delayed Valentine’s Day ride at Debbie Diesner.
Bring your favorite snacks and enjoy after the ride
Wear something red and be surprised

Mar
17
Mon
McMinnville OR Valentine’s Day, right @ Debbi Dreinser
Mar 17 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

We will be having a delayed Valentine’s Day ride at Debbie Diesner.
Bring your favorite snacks and enjoy after the ride
Wear something red and be surprised

Apr
21
Mon
McMinnville OR Valentine’s Day, right @ Debbi Dreinser
Apr 21 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

We will be having a delayed Valentine’s Day ride at Debbie Diesner.
Bring your favorite snacks and enjoy after the ride
Wear something red and be surprised

May
19
Mon
McMinnville OR Valentine’s Day, right @ Debbi Dreinser
May 19 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

We will be having a delayed Valentine’s Day ride at Debbie Diesner.
Bring your favorite snacks and enjoy after the ride
Wear something red and be surprised

Jun
16
Mon
McMinnville OR Valentine’s Day, right @ Debbi Dreinser
Jun 16 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

We will be having a delayed Valentine’s Day ride at Debbie Diesner.
Bring your favorite snacks and enjoy after the ride
Wear something red and be surprised

Jul
21
Mon
McMinnville OR Valentine’s Day, right @ Debbi Dreinser
Jul 21 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

We will be having a delayed Valentine’s Day ride at Debbie Diesner.
Bring your favorite snacks and enjoy after the ride
Wear something red and be surprised

Aug
18
Mon
McMinnville OR Valentine’s Day, right @ Debbi Dreinser
Aug 18 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

We will be having a delayed Valentine’s Day ride at Debbie Diesner.
Bring your favorite snacks and enjoy after the ride
Wear something red and be surprised

Sep
15
Mon
McMinnville OR Valentine’s Day, right @ Debbi Dreinser
Sep 15 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

We will be having a delayed Valentine’s Day ride at Debbie Diesner.
Bring your favorite snacks and enjoy after the ride
Wear something red and be surprised

Oct
20
Mon
McMinnville OR Valentine’s Day, right @ Debbi Dreinser
Oct 20 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

We will be having a delayed Valentine’s Day ride at Debbie Diesner.
Bring your favorite snacks and enjoy after the ride
Wear something red and be surprised