Calendar

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Jan
7
Sun
Spanaway WA Attending Tom Reed Despooking Clinic @ Scatter Creek Stabls
Jan 7 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Tom Reed’s last Despooking Clinic before he moves to Maine.

Jan
13
Sat
Spanaway, WA: Attending Flying M 2 Man Cattle Sorting (January) @ Flying M Stables
Jan 13 all-day
Jan
14
Sun
Spanaway, WA: Attending Flying M Intro to Cattle (January) @ Flying M Stables
Jan 14 all-day
Belton SC riding at Parker Bowie Trail Iva SC @ Parker Bowie Arena
Jan 14 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Let’s meet at Parker Bowie arena in Iva SC and enjoy a winter ride. Bring lunch and drinks. Ride out at 11am.

Jan
19
Fri
Spanaway, WA: Attending January Tacoma Unit Schooling Show @ Washington Horsemen Tacoma Unit #1
Jan 19 – Jan 21 all-day
Jan
20
Sat
Newberg, OR – BINGO night @ Aurora Knight of Pythias Hermes Lodge #56
Jan 20 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Come out with the Newberg Cowgirls for an evening of fun playing BINGO in Aurora, OR.  BINGO is in support of the North Marion Community Library, read and ride program.

Doors open at 6:30pm

First game begins at 7pm

 

Concessions available $

 

BINGO packages:

$10.00 buy in

5 games – Blackout not included

 

 

$20.00 buy in

10 games – Blackout not included

 

Extra cards $2.00 per card

 

Blackout round

$5.00 per card

**Blackout Prizes will be announced

Jan
24
Wed
Newberg, OR – Monthly Round Up Meeting @ Queen Sharrys
Jan 24 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Join us for our January Round Up Meeting to kick off 2024.  Meet and greet from 6:30pm to 7pm, then we can get down to business.  Bring your ideas and a snack, let’s make this a great year!!!!

Jan
26
Fri
Poolville TX Meet & Greet @ El Cerrito
Jan 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.

Jan
27
Sat
Belton SC Roundup at Back Country Tack in Six Mile,SC @ Back Country Tack shop
Jan 27 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Cowgirls let’s get together and plan our yearly calendar. We can meet at Back Country Tack shop, do some shopping and have a great BBQ lunch for 7$.  Let’s support our community businesses. Bring some good ideas! This is your chapter! See you around noon. Bring a friend!

Spanaway, WA: January Chapter Meeting
Jan 27 @ 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm

1/15/24 Update: Since we had to reschedule the January 13, 2024 FYFS and Browband Workshops to January 27, 2024, Cowgirl Liz has offered to host our January meeting at her house in conjunction with the other events. Our January meeting will be held at 12:30. Immediately following the meeting will be the FYFS workshop and then, browband making.

Please email for location and additional information. This meeting will be held at a private residence, and we will not be publicly posting the address.

Spanaway, WA: Hosting FYFS and Browband Making Workshops
Jan 27 @ 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Due to weather, this event has been rescheduled from 1/13/24 to 1/27/24.

One of our cowgirls is hosting a equitation workshop at 1 PM at her private residence. At 3 PM, the same member will host a browband making workshop. Space available for 6-10 participants. Cost is about $10 for leather, plus any bling you would like to add.

Please email for additional information and address of event.

Feb
3
Sat
Belton SC attending the SC Horse Council Expo @ SC Equine Park
Feb 3 all-day

Drill team, trick riding, cowboy history, parade of hounds, fox hunting, mounted archery, trail safety, vendors. This expo covers it all. Come out and support the SC horse council. 10am to 4pm.

Feb
7
Wed
Belton SC Cowgirls are Line Dancing in Westminster SC @ Waters Cafe
Feb 7 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Want to learn to line dance? Join some cowgirls at the Water’s Cafe Wednesday mornings at 10:30.

Evening classes available too 5:30 pm. with Shay Wood.

Feb
9
Fri
Spanaway, WA: Attending February Tacoma Unit Schooling Show @ Washington Horsemen Tacoma Unit #1
Feb 9 – Feb 11 all-day
Feb
10
Sat
Poolville, TX Trinity River Ride @ Trinity Trails @ Stockyards
Feb 10 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

With all the weather at we know these trails are still ridable! Trail Ride on the Trinity River. Park at the trailer parking next to Billy Bob’s. Ride out at 11 AM.

Feb
12
Mon
Newberg OR February Monthly Round-Up Meeting @ Julies house
Feb 12 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Cowgirls it’s time for our February roundup meeting.  Bring your ideas for up coming events, they can be horse or non horse.

Feb
16
Fri
Poolville, TX Attending Tri-County Stock Horse @ Rocky Bend Arena
Feb 16 – Feb 17 all-day

show 2/8 in the 2024 series!
1/3 in our Spring Bronze Series
Clinics and ranch cutting on Friday.
Saturday six event show with three pens/judges running.
Day awards 1-3rd

This is a great place to start getting into competing/showing and meeting people in the area. They have several different classes and divisions, so you can compete at your level.

Ranch Rail, Trail, Pleasure, Riding, Reining and Cow Work classes

Further details on their website and FB pages – https://tricountystockhorse.com/

Feb
17
Sat
Spanaway, WA: Attending Flying M 2 Man Cattle Sorting (February) @ Flying M Stables
Feb 17 all-day
Belton SC Having a Chili Ride in Bradley SC @ Fell Hunt Camp
Feb 17 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Cowgirls we’re going to ride Saturday at Fell Hunt Camp, 1369 Cedar Springs Rd, Bradley, SC.  You can start either at the Fell camp or from Toni Vonruden’s house 181 Tuck Rd, Bradley SC., at the top of the trail. Camp if you like, primitive. 10$. We will have a chili dinner at Toni”s when we arrive there. If you’re leaving from campground, be ready to ride at 11am. Toni will lead the group starting from her place to the camp to meet up and ride back to her house. Negative coggins required. Please contact Toni for a head count. (715) 896 1842 or Libby

Newberg OR will be attending the St Paul Court Coronation @ St Paul Community Hall
Feb 17 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Lets show our support for the St Paul Court by attending their coronation.  Doors open at 7pm coronation starts at 8pm

Feb
18
Sun
Spanaway, WA: Attending Flying M Intro to Cattle (February) @ Flying M Stables
Feb 18 all-day
Feb
22
Thu
Spanaway, WA: February Roundup @ Flying Tomato
Feb 22 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Please join us for our February Roundup. We have a lot of upcoming events to discuss.

Poolville TX Meet&Greet @ Woody Creek BBQ @ Woody Creek BBQ
Feb 22 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Time to get together, eat some yummy food and talk about what our chapter is doing!  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.

Feb
24
Sat
Spanaway, WA: Attending Working Equitation Clinic @ Woodbrook Stables and Event Center
Feb 24 @ 8:30 am – 6:00 pm

Please visit https://fb.me/e/18yQZXpHG for additional information.

Newberg, OR – Hardy Creek Trail Ride @ Hardy Creek
Feb 24 @ 10:30 am – 3:00 pm

Come ride the Molalla Corridor Saturday, we’ll be meeting in the parking area at Hardy Creek Trail Head at 10:30am.

Feb
25
Sun
Poolville, TX Attending Obstacles @ BTCC @ Brazos Trails Cowboy Church
Feb 25 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Let’s have fun with the horses on some obstacles. The church is going to have 3 events, 2 practices and the one in April will be a patterned jackpot format. The flyer can be found on Brazos Trails FB page or Poolville Chapter page.

Mar
1
Fri
Spanaway, WA: Attending March Tacoma Unit Schooling Show @ Washington Horsemen Tacoma Unit #1
Mar 1 – Mar 3 all-day
Belton SC attending BCH Obstacle Ride Meeting at Croft Park @ Croft State Park,
Mar 1 @ 3:59 pm – Mar 3 @ 4:59 pm

Cowgirls we’re joining the Back Country Horsemen for a fun annual meeting, obstacle course, prizes, camping. Sign up for lunch with the BCH. $40.00 if paid by Feb 15. $50 after. Reserve campsite through Croft Park. Contact [email protected]. Negative coggins required.

Mar
2
Sat
Spanaway, WA: Hosting Cinch Making Class with Robert Eversole @ TBD
Mar 2 all-day
Poolville, TX Attending Trail Ride @ Six O Ranch @ Six O Ranch
Mar 2 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

We will be attending a trail ride organized by BTCC at Six O Ranch. Ride out is at 11, usually ride 3ish hours here.

*Must have current coggins
*$10 ranch fee

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Mar
3
Sun
Poolville, TX Trail Ride @ LBJ Grasslands @ LBJ Grasslands - Valley View
Mar 3 @ 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Sunday Afternoon ride at the Grasslands! Changing things up and starting from the Valley View trailhead to see the other side of the Grasslands. Charges for parking in the camping area.

Mar
5
Tue
Newberg, OR Monthly Round-Up @ Julies house
Mar 5 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

March is going to be a busy month, lets kick it off with our monthly round-up.  Join us at 6:30pm for snacks and catching up, meeting will start at 7:15pm.

Mar
8
Fri
Newberg, OR McMinnville Wine and Food Classic
Mar 8 – Mar 10 all-day

Annual Wine and Food Classic will have some of your returning favorites and some new producers, including 50+ of the regions best wineries, chefs, bakers, breweries, distilleries, artists, artisans and musicians.  All proceeds go to support children’s education.

Mar
9
Sat
Spanaway, WA: Attending Flying M 2 Man Cattle Sorting (March) @ Flying M Stables
Mar 9 all-day
Newberg OR – St Paul Rodeo volunteer meeting @ St Paul Fire Station
Mar 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

To those of us who have volunteered or want to volunteer for the St Paul Rodeo, there will be a short informational meeting March 9th @ 10am.

Mar
10
Sun
Spanaway, WA: Attending Flying M Intro to Cattle (March) @ Flying M Stables
Mar 10 all-day
Mar
15
Fri
Spanaway, WA: Attending BCHW 2024 Rendevous @ Kittitas Valley Event Center
Mar 15 – Mar 17 all-day

Rendezvous is a state sponsored event put on by Back Country Horsemen of Washington that is open to the public. This is a non-riding event. We offer educational classes, shopping, social and informative events and seminars. There are no fees for anything other than the Saturday nights catered dinner and the on-site camping. See website for additional information.

40SC Janis Collett will have the roster.

Mar
22
Fri
Poolville, TX Attending Tri-County Stock Horse @ Rocky Bend Arena
Mar 22 – Mar 23 all-day

show 3/8 in the 2024 series!
2/3 in Spring Bronze Series
Clinics and ranch cutting on Friday.
Saturday six event show with three pens/judges running.
Day awards 1-3rd

This is a great place to start getting into competing/showing and meeting people in the area. They have several different classes and divisions, so you can compete at your level.

Ranch Rail, Trail, Pleasure, Riding, Reining and Cow Work classes

Further details on their website and FB pages – https://tricountystockhorse.com/

Mar
23
Sat
Belton SC two day clinic with Carl Bledsoe @ Double J Arena Pendleton, SC @ Double J Arena
Mar 23 – Mar 24 all-day

Please join the Belton 40sc and Rusty Riders for a two-day biometrics Horse clinic instructed by Carl Bledsoe.

Camping is available at the arena with stalls. No refunds. Must reserve. 15 spots. or Audit .  See Belton 40SC page for details.

Spanaway, WA: March Roundup
Mar 23 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Please join us for our March Roundup and No Host Ride. Message us for location.

Mar
24
Sun
Poolville, TX Attending Obstacles @ BTCC @ Brazos Trails Cowboy Church
Mar 24 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Let’s have fun with the horses on some obstacles. This will be a practice for the patterned jackpot in April. The flyer can be found on Brazos Trails FB page or Poolville Chapter page.

Mar
28
Thu
Poolville, TX Meet and Greet @ Antonio’s @ Anotnio's
Mar 28 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Come join us for a Meet and Greet! Let’s get together, eat some Mexican food, get to know each other and find out what we are all about.

We will have a raffle item $$1.00 per ticket.

Mar
30
Sat
Newberg OR – Boot fitting Clinic with Candi Jean @ Barn
Mar 30 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Candi Jean will be here on March 30th for a boot fitting clinic.  Candi Jean will be fitting Scoot Boots and Easy Care Boots, for the best fitting horses should be trimmed 2 weeks prior.  There will also be a ferrier to do a quick trim for an additional fee.  Please call or text Julie @ 503-314-3444 for a time slot.

COST

Fitting – $20

Trim – start @ $20 if needed

Boots – approx. $200

 

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Poolville, TX Bluebonnet Ride @ C-Bar @ C-Bar Stables
Mar 30 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

It is Bluebonnet time in Texas and this ranch never disappoints! Let’s go take a ride and test our sense of adventure while checking out the beautiful landscape that the bluebonnets always create. Bring a lunch with you and we’ll take a picnic along the way.

The owner typically meets us to check Coggins, get release form signed and collect fees.

Poolville, TX * New Date * Attending “Bust A Nut” Benefit @ The Heidaway
Mar 30 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

“Bust a Nut” is a fundraiser event to benefit 5150 Rescue Farm. Come have drinks, listen to Heidi’s stories, hang out with friends, and look at some great art. Drinks will be served from a converted horse trailer. More details as she posts the latest on the event.

Purpose of the fundraiser: 5150 farm was surrendered a bunch of Guinea pigs that need to be neutered.

Heidi and 5150 Farms rescues animals of all types, like the pig that caused an uproar locally. All animals are cared for and get vet treatments. Some will find their forever home on the farm and others are able to get adopted.

We can also hit up the Cantina for Mexican food and drinks after to keep the laughs going.

Apr
5
Fri
Belton SC cowgirls going to Caney Mountain Arkansas @ Caney Mountain Horse camp
Apr 5 – Apr 9 all-day

We’re going to see the eclipse! Best spot in US for viewing. Come camp, ride, and enjoy . There are cabins, rooms, campsites available. primitive camping. Showers, water available. Call campground for reservations.

Apr
6
Sat
Spanaway, WA: Attending Battle of the Flatlands Endurance Ride
Apr 6 – Apr 7 all-day

Contact [email protected] for roster information.

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Spanaway, WA: Attending Flying M 2 Man Cattle Sorting (April) @ Flying M Stables
Apr 6 all-day
Apr
7
Sun
Spanaway, WA: Attending Flying M Intro to Cattle (April) @ Flying M Stables
Apr 7 all-day
Apr
10
Wed
Belton SC Trail ride/Camp with LCSC at Wagoner SC @ Shulls Camp
Apr 10 – Apr 14 all-day

Come join the Laurens Club memorial for Mr Shull, spring ride. Primitive camping, generators allowed. Steak dinner on Saturday night with entertainment. Sandy road trails mostly. Come as Elizabeth Bigham’s guest for 25$. Please contact Libby (864) 9081717 before April 5th to reserve dinner. We’ll have a chili cook off Friday night.  T shirts available to buy at camp. Pens or high lines for horses. Negative coggins required.