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FRANKLIN COUNTY SADDLE CLUB
2801 Road 60 Pasco, WA 99301
Friday, September 20, 2024 – Sunday, September 22, 2024
| Date | Type | Name | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri – 09/20 | TC | 40SC/PSR Fall Fling |  $31 – $58 |
Kathy Lepore |
| Sat – 09/21 | IH | 40SC/PSR Fall Fling | $24 – $44 |
Kathy Lepore |
| Sat – 09/21 | OC | 40SC/PSR Fall Fling | $24 – $44 |
Kathy Lepore |
| Sun – 09/22 | OC | 40SC/PSR Fall Fling | $24 – $44 |
Kathy Lepore |
Online registration closes Wednesday, September 18, 7:00pm, PST
ABOUT THE VENUE
This event will take place at two different locations. On Friday, The Trail Ride will be at the Richland Horse Park, connected to the WE Johnson Preserve. The Preserve has 236 acres of trail riding, including equestrian-specific parking, natural and constructed horse skill obstacles, updated signage and landscaping, a trail obstacle course and jump area. It has easy access from Hwy 240, local accommodations, shopping and restaurants nearby.
Those of you needing to check in on Thursday for camping and stalls at the Franklin County Saddle Club will be able to do so. We are also looking into dry camping opportunities at WE Johnson for Thursday night. More information will be available as we get closer to the event date.
On Saturday and Sunday, the In-Hand and Mounted obstacle portions will be held at the Franklin County Saddle Club. The Franklin County Saddle Club has 4 lighted arenas, onsite trail course, wash rack, indoor stalls, 24 RV campsites as well as dry campsites, bathhouse with showers.
Easy access from I-82, local accommodations shopping, and restaurants nearby.
EVENT DETAILS
The 40Something Cowgirls and the Purple Sage Riders of the Back Country Horsemen are again collaborating on this event! We hope you’ll join us for a fun weekend!
*On Friday, we’ll start at WE Johnson for a fun Trail Challenge (TC) – a relaxing trail ride with judged obstacles along the trail and possibly in camp. All riding disciplines are welcome..
*Saturday, we will have in hand in the morning, followed by a mounted Obstacle Course in the afternoon.
Sunday, we’ll have a mounted Obstacle Course in the morning.
In Hand (IH) – a dismounted event in an arena/field, halter and lead rope preferred. All equines welcome – any size, breed, and age.
Obstacle Course (OC) – a mounted event in an arena/field. A saddle (treeless included) and headstall with reins are required. All riding disciplines are welcome.
THE TERRAIN
At the Horse Park: Course is dirt with some wood chips and light gravel in areas. Most trails are wide and easy. There may be some rocks, gravel, and potential water The trail is designed to be beginner safe. Please, you know your equine and your choice is best. Barefoot, booted or shod.
At the Saddle Club: Excellent dirt footing in all arenas, Onsite trail course is dirt with wood chips some light gravel in areas.
MEALS
Meals are on your own. There are several restaurants nearby and delivery services such as Uber Eats and Door Dash that will deliver to the Saddle Club and Richland Horse Park. We are also looking into getting a food truck or two onsite. We will update you as the event gets closer.
Saturday night, we hope you’ll join us for a fun potluck in the Club House. Main dish will be provided, please bring your favorite side or dessert.
AWARDS
Beautiful ribbons 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!
Lifetime Awards (Equine & Rider) – Sign up 2 weeks in advance to get your qualifying awards!
Equine Carrot Club – Your equine will earn a beautiful kilt pin adding copper, bronze, silver, and golden carrot charms as they progress through the levels. Equine points accumulate no matter who rides the equine.
Star Rider Club – You will earn a beautiful kilt pin adding copper, bronze, silver, and golden star charms as you progress through the levels. This kilt pin will come with an Equine Trail Sports iron-on patch to attach it to. Rider Points accumulate no matter which equine is ridden.
ADDITIONAL FEES
Payment for ALL Amenities reserved at the time of online registration are due ON SITE and are NOT collected at the time of online registration.
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
If you would like someone else to strip your stall, be sure to sign up
Franklin County Saddle Club
2801 Road 60
Pasco, WA 99301
Event Host Directions:
For Friday: Directions to WE Johnson will be emailed to you.
The Franklin County Saddle Club is located on road 60 between Argent and Court Street.
From Oregon: Take 395 North to Pasco. Take the Court Street exit, turning left on Court. Proceed a few miles to Road 60. Turn right. Saddle Club will be on the right side. Please use the entrance by the Equine Trail Sports sign.
Traveling East on I82: Take Exit 9, Road 68. Turn right on 68 and proceed to Argent. Turn left at Argent and continue to Road 60. Turn right on Road 60. The Saddle Club will be on the left. Please use the entrance by the Equine Trail Sports sign.
Traveling West on I82: Take Exit 9, Road 68. Turn left on 68 and proceed to Argent. Turn left at Argent and continue to Road 60. Turn right on Road 60. The Saddle Club will be on the left. Please use the entrance by the Equine Trail Sports sign.
AGENDA
| Friday Trail Challenge | |
| 8-8:45am | Check in available-get your number and ride time |
| 9:00am | Judge Meeting |
| 9:30am | Rider Meeting |
| 10:30am | First riders out on the course |
| Judge | Shout Outs once all riders are in! |
| Awards | after Judge Shout Outs! |
| 5pm | Check in available at the Saddle Club |
| Saturday-In Hand and Mounted | |
| 8-8:45am | New arrival Check In |
| 8:00am | Judge Meeting |
| 9:00am | Handler Meeting |
| 10:00am | First Handlers on the course |
| Lunch | Break for 45 minutes after last horse off course |
| 1pm | First riders on course |
| Judge | Shout Outs once all riders are in! |
| Awards | after Judge Shout Outs! |
| 6ish | Potluck in the Clubhouse |
| Sunday-Obstacle Course | |
| 8-8:45am | New Arrival Check in |
| 8am | Judge Meeting |
| 9am | Rider Meeting |
| 10am | First Riders on the Course |
| Judge | Shout Outs Once all riders are in! |
| Awards | After Judge Shout Outs! |
AVAILABLE AMENITY RESERVATIONS
| STALLS-Please bring your own shavings | |
| Friday Night Stall – 12X12 covered | $25.00 |
| Saturday Night Stall – 12X12 covered | $25.00 |
| Camping | |
| Friday Dry Camping | $15.00 |
| Fri Hook-up Electric Site (30 amp) | $25.00 |
| Fri Hook-up Electric Site 110 hook up | $25.00 |
| Saturday Dry Camping | $15.00 |
| Sat Hook-up Electric Site 110 hook up | $25.00 |
| Sat Hook-up Electric Site (30 amp) | $25.00 |
| Meals, Stall Stripping and Shavings | |
| Saturday Night Potluck (FREE) | $0.00 |
| Shavings | $10.00 |
| Stall stripping | $20.00 |
We are going to do something a little different……Today is the 1st day of Fall so we are going to say goodbye to summer and start the Fall season off right by having one last pool party at Cowgirl Kelly’s house. We will also include our monthly meeting this day. Rsvp Christy at 469-682-6207 for address for we do not publicize personal addresses on public events.
Bring a dish to share along with whatever drink you would like to have. Also bring your towel and maybe even your own folding chair. Hope to see you all there!
Anyone can participate in this event so if you want to come out and ride let us know. Covered arena, plenty of parking space. If you don’t have anyone to ride with there will be plenty of us there to ride with you. Come on out and give it a try!
It’s that time again!! We have so much fun participating in Cowgirl RoundUp you really don’t want to miss!
Bar Double G Quarter Horses Presents Cowgirl RoundUp.
$250 a rider/$1000 a team.
Fun time spent with fellow cowgirls and your horse.
Events: (Subject to change) Four Pen, Trailer Load, Calf Brand, 3 Gate Sort, Ranch Sort.
Special Awards For: Iron Cowgirl, Cowgirl With Class, and Ultimate Ranch Horse.
Stalls, RV Spots and Shavings Available at additional cost.
Come meet us at the McKinney Stables off 380 and come get donuts in downtown McKinney.
Meet us at 10:00am and be ready to ride out by 10:30am. We will ride to Donuts R More at 101 N. Mcdonald St. STE 101, McKinney, TX 75069. After donuts, we will ride through downtown McKinney and enjoy the weather and the small town downtown atmosphere.
Come out and have breakfast with us before we gas up and head out to T Bar S Horse camp.
Join us at Cowboy Headquarters for some last-minute shopping before we head to T Bar S Horse Camp!
We pack up and head to TBarS on October 3rd!! This is one of our favorite places to camp! If you haven’t made it a point to go, you really should. We normally have so many going that we reserve the entire campsite. However, this year there were only 10 spots available out of the 16 and I believe we have filled those already. So, if you want to join us let us know and we can see if we can add you to our campsite or see if they had someone back out on their reservations.
We usually try to caravan so we will make plans for that the closer we get.
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.
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.
Come join us for lunch before the drive home. Lots of laughter and good times will be had! This is a Wylie tradition to eat here after our trips to T Bar S Horse Camp.
Come join us for an evening full of fun, laughter, and planning of future events. Cedar Hollow Winery is a very welcoming place for a gathering with great food and tasty wine along with the most amazing employees who make you feel at home.
Bring your ideas to the table for fun things to do with or without our horses. We need to plan our Christmas party, for that will be upon us soon!!
We will also do our raffle for an awesome prize. 1 ticket for $5 or 5 tickets for $20. If you would like an extra ticket to better your chances with the purchase of your ticket/tickets bring a bag of candy that we will donate to a local cowboy church for their trunk or treat.
Barrels, Poles and Speed Race
Play Day is FREE….Exhibitions $3 each/ 2 for $5
1st Place Buckles for Series
2nd & 3rd Place awards for series
Gifts for everyone at the end of the series!
Call before you haul….(903) 424-1927
www.trailsendharrisoncounty.com
1219 CATTLE COMPANY & 40 SOMETHING COWGIRLS, WYLIE PRESENTS 2024 FALL PLAYDAY SERIES
Books open at 9AM Events begin at 10AM
Age groups: 6 & under, 7-12, 13-18, 19-39, 40 & over
Events: Poles, Straights Barrels, Cloverleaf Barrels, 2 Mystery Events
Playday series dates: September 7, September 21, October 12, October 26, November 9, November 23, December 7, and December 21.
High point buckles for each age group! **MUST ATTEND 6 OUT OF 8 TO QUALIFY.**
Cost: $10 an event or 5 for $40 cash or zelle
Come join us if you can! We always have a wonderful time!
Plan to join us for lunch after the playday Keep an eye out on the calendar for the location.
Join us for lunch at Sidekicks right after our play day. They are one of our favorite places in the area. Let’s support this local business like they have supported us!
Come meet us at the McKinney Stables off 380 and come get donuts in downtown McKinney.
Meet us at 10:00am and be ready to ride out by 10:30am. We will ride to Donuts R More at 101 N. Mcdonald St. STE 101, McKinney, TX 75069. After donuts, we will ride through downtown McKinney and enjoy the weather and the small town downtown atmosphere.
Collin College Farmersville Campus is having their bi-annual “Blooming Harvest” event where we will have a “Horsey Kissy Booth” set up. Come out and check out what they have to offer and enjoy some horse kisses!!
They will have games, food, and other booths set up out there.
More details coming the closer we get.
After the fun at the Blooming Harvest Festival at Collin College in Farmersville, meet us for lunch at Charlie’s Old Fashion Kitchen in Farmersville.
Join us for the W.E. Stampede Trail Ride at Trace Trails in Athens, TX. We will be meeting at the field at 9:30am. Bring a cooler or sack lunch and we will eat either on the trail or when we are done.
$5 per person at time of entry.
*cash, check, or PayPal only*
**FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT WADE EARP THROUGHFACEBOOK MESSENGER**
*If you are riding one of Wade’s horses, please make arrangements with him ahead of time and be at the barn by 8:00am to help get ready and load.
*subject to change based on weather*
**For the Cowgirl Challenge Portion** Must compete in all 4 events to win the average. 3 places paid for average winners. 2 places paid per event. Limited to 20 per age group. 15 and under- $125 16-39-$175 40 and over-$175 **or $50 per event**
sorting, Penning, barrel, timed trail 50% payback (one horse-one rider rule for average winners)
New added event: 2 person penning. Man, woman, or child. $30 per person. Limited to 30 teams. Pays one place for every 10 teams entered.
Covered arena, lots of parking!
Contact Rochelle Rondy at 989-763-3276 to reserve your spot.
It’s your choice, ride 1 event or all 5 events!
Follow “cowgirl challenge Gainesville Texas” on facebook for updates and rules.
Come join us for lunch before the drive home. Lots of laughter and good times will be had! This is a Wylie tradition to eat here after our trips to Train Robber Ranch or T Bar S Horse Camp and before we head to our next adventure whether it be in Gainesville for the Cowgirl Challenge or Greenville for the Top Rail Cowboy Church play day series.
Come join us for dinner at Texas Roadhouse in Sherman after the Cowgirl Challenge in Gainsville! Lots of laughter and fun will be had. Plenty of parking for horse trailers at the rear of the building.
1219 CATTLE COMPANY & 40 SOMETHING COWGIRLS, WYLIE PRESENTS 2024 FALL PLAYDAY SERIES
Books open at 9AM Events begin at 10AM
Age groups: 6 & under, 7-12, 13-18, 19-39, 40 & over
Events: Poles, Straights Barrels, Cloverleaf Barrels, 2 Mystery Events
Playday series dates: September 7, September 21, October 12, October 26, November 9, November 23, December 7, and December 21.
High point buckles for each age group! **MUST ATTEND 6 OUT OF 8 TO QUALIFY.**
Cost: $10 an event or 5 for $40 cash or zelle
Come join us if you can! We always have a wonderful time!
Plan to join us for lunch after the playday Keep an eye out on the calendar for the location.
Join us for lunch on Saturday and lets have a good time. The menu offers dinner and lunch options. Come join us for a large glass of sweet tea and great conversation!
**ADULTS ONLY COSTUME CONTEST EVENT**
This sounds like so much fun!! Their costume contest will have multiple categories which will include but not limited to a couples/duo category. It would be fun to maybe come up with a group idea and blow them away with it!! Let’s take home the win!
They will have live music with 380 Acoustics, food, and WINE.
Vet Fest, serving those who served. Come on out and have some fun and support the veterans. I have been asked to have a few of us come out on horseback and ride around and talk to our vets. So, if you are interested in participating, please contact Christy at 469-682-6207.
**For the Cowgirl Challenge Portion** Must compete in all 4 events to win the average. 3 places paid for average winners. 2 places paid per event. Limited to 20 per age group. 15 and under- $125 16-39-$175 40 and over-$175 **or $50 per event**
sorting, Penning, barrel, timed trail 50% payback (one horse-one rider rule for average winners)
New added event: 2 person penning. Man, woman, or child. $30 per person. Limited to 30 teams. Pays one place for every 10 teams entered.
Covered arena, lots of parking!
Contact Rochelle Rondy at 989-763-3276 to reserve your spot.
It’s your choice, ride 1 event or all 5 events!
Follow “cowgirl challenge Gainesville Texas” on facebook for updates and rules.
Come join us for dinner at Texas Roadhouse in Sherman after the Cowgirl Challenge in Gainsville! Lots of laughter and fun will be had. Plenty of parking for horse trailers at the rear of the building.
1219 CATTLE COMPANY & 40 SOMETHING COWGIRLS, WYLIE PRESENTS 2024 FALL PLAYDAY SERIES
Books open at 9AM Events begin at 10AM
Age groups: 6 & under, 7-12, 13-18, 19-39, 40 & over
Events: Poles, Straights Barrels, Cloverleaf Barrels, 2 Mystery Events
Playday series dates: September 7, September 21, October 12, October 26, November 9, November 23, December 7, and December 21.
High point buckles for each age group! **MUST ATTEND 6 OUT OF 8 TO QUALIFY.**
Cost: $10 an event or 5 for $40 cash or zelle
Come join us if you can! We always have a wonderful time!
Plan to join us for lunch after the playday Keep an eye out on the calendar for the location.
Planning ahead!! Mark your calendars now and join us in honoring our Veterans.
More info coming as the time grows closer.
Join us for lunch at El Manna right after our play day. They are one of our favorite Tex-Mex places in the area. Let’s support this local business like they have supported us!
Join us for lunch at Chili’s in Greenville right after the Greenville Veteran’s Day Parade.
1219 CATTLE COMPANY & 40 SOMETHING COWGIRLS, WYLIE PRESENTS 2024 FALL PLAYDAY SERIES
Books open at 9AM Events begin at 10AM
Age groups: 6 & under, 7-12, 13-18, 19-39, 40 & over
Events: Poles, Straights Barrels, Cloverleaf Barrels, 2 Mystery Events
Playday series dates: September 7, September 21, October 12, October 26, November 9, November 23, December 7, and December 21.
High point buckles for each age group! **MUST ATTEND 6 OUT OF 8 TO QUALIFY.**
Cost: $10 an event or 5 for $40 cash or zelle
Come join us if you can! We always have a wonderful time!
Plan to join us for lunch after the playday Keep an eye out on the calendar for the location.
Join us for lunch on Saturday and lets have a good time. The menu offers dinner and lunch options. Come join us for a large glass of sweet tea and great conversation!
Join us for our 3rd Annual Santa’s Country Christmas ride! Parking will be in the adjacent parking lot to the location. Please be saddled and ready to go by 6:30pm. There are exotic animals and loud music playing so please make sure your horse will tolerate it. There will be cars following us through the display.
**Please bring CASH**
*event is subject to change depending on weather*
Join us for dinner after our 3rd Annual Santa’s Country Christmas ride! There is plenty of parking in the adjacent parking lot to the location.
*event is subject to change depending on weather*
Join us for dinner at Chili’s in Greenville right after the Greenville Christmas Parade.
Join us for the Greenville Christmas Parade of Lights. More details to come later.
1219 CATTLE COMPANY & 40 SOMETHING COWGIRLS, WYLIE PRESENTS 2024 FALL PLAYDAY SERIES
Books open at 9AM Events begin at 10AM
Age groups: 6 & under, 7-12, 13-18, 19-39, 40 & over
Events: Poles, Straights Barrels, Cloverleaf Barrels, 2 Mystery Events
Playday series dates: September 7, September 21, October 12, October 26, November 9, November 23, December 7, and December 21.
High point buckles for each age group! **MUST ATTEND 6 OUT OF 8 TO QUALIFY.**
Cost: $10 an event or 5 for $40 cash or zelle
Come join us if you can! We always have a wonderful time!
Plan to join us for lunch after the playday Keep an eye out on the calendar for the location.
Join us for lunch at the Local Fork right after our play day. They are one of our favorite places in the area. Let’s support this local business like they have supported us!
Join us for the Wylie Christmas Parade! Let’s show our Christmas spirit and decorate our horses! We will be parking in the vacant grassy lot off of Birmingham st. We NEED designated manure scoopers for the parade. We also will need a volunteer to carry our chapter banner.
Join us for dinner after the Wylie Christmas Parade! It has been a tradition for 3yrs now to have tacos after the parade! There is parking at the back of the parking lot or in the Burger King parking lot next door.
CHRISTMAS PLAYDAY 🎄
Horse and rider costume contest!
Events: candy cane poles, Ribbon team race, Christmas tree barrels, Candy Cane relay race, & Santa sack run.
Books open at 8:30am. Events start at 9:30am.
FUN FILLED DAY OF HOLIDAY HORSE GAMES
Come out and join us for some Christmas cookie decorating! We have a night reserved for our event. Bring your Christmas decorating ideas and lets have fun!
**Please contact Kat Silvia for the access code to reserve your spot.
Join us for the Farmersville Christmas Parade! Let’s show our Christmas spirit and decorate our horses! We will be parking in the administration building. We also will need a volunteer to carry our chapter banner.
Join us for dinner after the Farmersville Christmas Parade! Please let us know if you are coming, we have to call ahead to reserve a table.