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Sep
26
Thu
Poolville TX Meet & Greet @ El Cerrito
Sep 26 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Time to get together, eat some yummy food and talk about what our chapter is doing! El Cerrito is a favorite for many! whether you are a new member, belong to another chapter or interested in joining we would love to see you! Will have a raffle item, bring some cash.

Sep
27
Fri
Poolville, TX Attending Cow Hand Challenge @ Brazos Trails Cowboy Church
Sep 27 @ 6:00 pm – Sep 28 @ 5:00 pm

Friday night 6-9 PM practice to prepare for the 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 the Cow Hand Challenge. 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:

  1. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/KrMPmy2NCiXBxSSB/?mibextid=oFDknk

 

Sep
28
Sat
Gainesville, TX Shawnee Trail Ride & Parade @ Shawnee Camp
Sep 28 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

We’re bringing back the historic Shawnee Trail Ride! The Shawnee Trail moved cattle from Dallas to Missouri in the 1800s. The trail crossed the Red River at Preston Point in Pottsboro. In the 1960s, some guys hitched up their wagons and rode horses from Pottsboro to Dallas to open the State Fair. The ride had its 50th anniversary in 2010 and disappeared.The 40SC are bringing it back! We’ll ride through the parade to kick off Frontier Days in Pottsboro and make a 14 mile loop to Hagerman Wildlife Refuge for lunch and back. Camping is available Fri  & Sat nights.

Columbia Basin, WA – Walk Trot Triathlon @ Benton City Jr Fair & Rodeo
Sep 28 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Walk Trot Triathlon
Open to all level of riders.
This is a Buckle Series for 4 age Divisions in 3 shows
All proceeds benefit Benton Franklin 4-H
All equine enthusiast and guest are welcome to participate, watch or volunteer to help out.
Any questions or would like to sign up please send an
Email: [email protected]
Oct
4
Fri
Columbia Basin, WA – Steve Rother Horsemanship 3-day clinic @ Franklin Country Saddle Club
Oct 4 @ 8:00 am – Oct 6 @ 5:00 pm

Pasco, WA: Excel with Horses 3-Day Clinic

Are you looking to develop more confidence, control, and success with your horse? Do you want to work towards a true partnership with your horse, built on respect and trust? In this clinic Steve will help you attain these goals and become the natural leader that your horse needs you to be.

REGISTER NOW at https://schoolofhorse.com/product/clinic-deposit/ Clinic Host: Cathy Ricard Phone: 509-521-0886 Email: [email protected] Dates: October 4-5-6 Location: Franklin County Saddle Club, 2801 N. Rd 60, Pasco, WA Cost: school of

Horse club member $505. Non-member $675 Arena Fee: $45 Haul in fee: $5 horse/per day if not stalled Stalls: $20/day Camping: $20/night There are 2 sessions per day, AM is green rider or green horse or anyone that is new to Steve’s program.

Afternoon session is for returning students of Steve’s program that are comfortable with loping, stopping, turns and more advance maneuvers. This clinic is designed to be an overall learning experience that builds on several aspects of communication, confidence, respect, trust, impulsion, and performance. The clinic is open to people of all skill levels and disciplines, beginner to advanced are welcome.  We also welcome horses of all ages and breeds.

Columbia Basin, WA. Fall Trail Ride @ Bennington Lake
Oct 4 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

It’s Fall ya’ll!

Join us for a beautiful Fall morning ride at Bennington Lake in Walla Walla.

https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/bennington-lake

Check out the link if you are not familiar with this place. TrailMeister also has a great write up on it.

The trails are easy and the views pretty!

Boot in stirrup at 10:00am Cowgirls only but if you have a friend who may be interested in joining, bring them along.

Oct
5
Sat
Gainesville, TX Attending LRRETA Fall Trail Challenge @ Lake Ray Roberts Elm Fork
Oct 5 @ 8:00 am – Oct 6 @ 4:00 pm

Event held by The Lake Ray Roberts Equestrian Trails Association as a fund raiser to match funds for a new recreational trail grant. Saturday events are obstacle course judged in an arena and relaxing trail ride with judged obstacles along the trail. Sunday is also trail ride with judged obstacles. You can go for one event, one day, or the whole weekend. Some meals will be provided and negative coggins is required. Awards will be given to riders and equine

Oct
11
Fri
Gainesville, TX Monthly Roundup @ Los Mariachis
Oct 11 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Its Roundup Time again! Join us for good food, good company, and planning some fun events now the weather is perfect for us outdoorsy folk.

Oct
12
Sat
Gainesville, TX Attending Murder Mystery Trail Ride @ TADRA @ LBJ Grasslands
Oct 12 @ 9:30 am – 3:00 pm

Fundraiser event for Back Country Horsemen of Texas. There will be a ride, lunch included, an auction, prizes given and more! Items donated for auction are appreciated. The Back Country Horsemen of Texas help support equestrian trails all over the state.

Poolville, TX Trail Ride with BTCC @ TADRA Trailhead
Oct 12 @ 11:00 am – 2:30 pm

Let’s join up with Brazos Trails Cowboy Church for a trail ride at the Grasslands. The ride will start at TADRA, and we will do the yellow trail, roughly 9 miles.

Oct
17
Thu
Columbia Basin, WA – October Monthly Chapter Roundup @ Sterlings
Oct 17 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
40SC October Round Up
Time: 05:30pm for social / 6:30 – 7:30 to go over the agenda
Oct
24
Thu
Greenville, TX – Spooktacular Camp, Scavenger Hunt Trail Ride, Costume Contest
Oct 24 @ 12:00 pm – Oct 27 @ 1:00 pm

Come join us for a fun, fun, fun weekend of camping, trail rides including a scavenger hunt, costume contest, hoof care clinic and lots of food and snacks!

If you are interested in joining us, please contact Belle at (972) 746-7159 to reserve your camp spot (depends on length of stay) and to register for the fun festivities ($30).

Oct
26
Sat
Columbia Basin, WA – October BMMO @ Chamna Natural Reserve @ Mt Adams Horse Camp
Oct 26 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Mounted orienteering is one of the most challenging and exciting equestrian sports! It is similar to a treasure hunt that tests your horsemanship and map and compass skills.
Bring a compass, hit the trail with friends and enjoy the hunt!
No Alcohol, dogs or smoking are permitted horses and/mules must be at least 3 years of age
Contact: Bethany Holmes 509-240-0989
                 Zenada Voss 509-956-8012
                 Cassandra Van Atta 509-863-9202
                 Jenny Knowles 509-520-7912
Gainesville, TX Fall Wine Ride @ Four Winds Ranch
Oct 26 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

This is a fun ride in the beautifully scenic hills of St Jo on a private ranch. We’ll ride about 2 hrs on the trails  on their ranch, play on their obstacle course, and then ride through the pasture to the back fence of the neighboring winery for lunch. They have a chocolate menu! The cost is $20 for the ranch and whatever you want to spend on food and wine. Negative coggins is required.

Nov
21
Thu
Columbia Basin, WA – November Monthly Chapter Roundup @ Sterlings
Nov 21 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
40SC May Round Up
Time: 05:30pm for social / 6:30 – 7:30 to go over the agenda
Having a gift exchange after the meeting – $25.00
Last meeting for the year
Nov
24
Sun
Greenville, TX – Intro To Bodywork Clinic @ Top Rail Cowboy Church
Nov 24 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Learn simple, yet effective techniques to help your horses thrive with our 4 hour hands-on clinic taught by Chelse Freeman, CEMT and Ruth Mitchell-Golladay, PT and Certified Aromatherapy Specialist of Animal Essential Health.

If you would like to register, please text (972) 746-7159 and advise if you would like to

  1. Just watch
  2. Participate Hands On
  3. Participate Hands On AND Bring a Horse
May
15
Thu
Greenville, TX – Train Robber Ranch Camp & Ride Weekend @ Train Robber Ranch
May 15 @ 12:00 pm – May 18 @ 1:00 pm

Call to reserve your spot.  If it’s full, we’ll put you on a waiting list and will plan another trip.  🙂