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Come celebrate our End of a Fun Year and the start to a new year!
White Elephant Gift $40 and Up Range.
Socks Exchange. Bring one pair of socks wrapped in a paper bag to exchange.
Join us and other Texas Chapters for the FWSSR Parade.
FULL PARADE ATTIRE!!!!!!
Please have your 40SC pink blouse, 40SC black jacket, black felt hat or helmet, fuchsia wild rag, blue jeans. Horse needs 40SC black saddle pad, pink polo wraps. Depending on weather you can layer under parade attire. Gloves to be handed out at parade if they are to be used.
Please have your waivered filled out and either back to your Queen or mail them to FWSSR. I have placed the link below for you. They are due by Nov 30th, NO fax or email entries will be excepted. More information as it comes to us will be posted!
- All parade participants must review and sign a Participant Release Form. Release Forms must accompany the organization’s application at time of submission.
- Participants must carefully read and abide by all Parade rules.
- Health Papers: All horses and other equine are required to have proper health papers to participate in the parade or enter staging area. Riders must be in possession of health papers at all times. See ” Official Health Requirements” as provided in the application information for mandatory health requirements on horses and other equine.
https://www.fwssr.com/p/participate/stock-show-parade
Now let’s go show FWSSR who 40 Something Cowgirls are!!!!!
Parade starts at 11:oo am. Plan accordingly. Pink button down, pink scarf, black 40something jacket ,black felt hat black saddle pad, jeans and boots.
See Private Facebook page for more details or send message to Beth Hall for more information
This event will offer an informative Tax seminar for agricultural owners. There will be specific ag related tax subjects along with practical record-keeping knowledge and an interactive Q&A session. Sign up promptly if these are ag topics that you may need assistance and more knowledge for your personal success!! Please use the following link:
Agriculture Tax Seminar Tickets, Fri, Jan 19, 2024 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite
Advanced Emergency First Aid/ Wilderness Edition or Indoor Edition
Join us for a one day advanced equine emergency first aid course and learn what to do in the most extreme situations! Covering everything from lacerations to poison, burns to bites, fractures to sucking chest wounds, this course prepares the student to handle the most serious injuries while waiting for the vet. We will also cover horse assessment, conformation, and conditioning for activities. $159.00
If you take this course in combination with “Equine Health & Emergency First Aid” , the discounted package price is $295 for both courses.
Location: Pasco
Date/Times: January 21st, 2024 (9am-5pm)
Class: Advanced Equine First Aid
Price: $159 (if paired with another full day class on my schedule a package rate of $295 is applied)
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.
Put on your beads and get ready to party! Mardi Gras season is winding up. Let’s kick it off at Jennifer’s birthday bash!
The workshop is hands on demo. We make Rustic Sourdough Boule, Together and the instructor walks you through step by step. All participants take home some of the very active wild yeast sourdough starter. The instructor also will bring a variety of yummy wild yeast sourdough treats to enjoy.
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.
Come on over to the tattoo shop and get some ink done. We will have several Cowgirls coming in for new tattoos as well as some touch-ups.. All are welcome…
We will be cooking hot dogs and smores on an open fire. Bring a horse related item valued at $10 or less for a game. Come prepared to have fun!
Enjoy a traditional Mardi Gras Parade continued with a chicken run and a grease pig chase.
Howard Venable road and surrounding roads will be closed from 6 am to 4 pm so arrive early. There will be parking at the Vcross ranch, we will shuttle to the Prince ranch.
Eddie Rodriguez will make a special visit to work with attendees. He will be playing with the horses and their riders for a fun and educational experience
Please join us for our Annual Christmas party that got moved to January
Date: Jan 13th
Time: 4 pm
Location: Debra Peale’s Place
Food: Potluck Style
RSVP: Debra by January 6th 2024
Please sign up for the dish you want to bring:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C49A8AF28A2F5C25-45988101-40sc
Bring a Dessert for the Silent Auction to help raise funds for our next Christmas Party
Let’s go bowling. Sunday February 18, 2024 at 1 pm. We might have to wait for an lane, but it doesn’t usually take too long. Cost is $4 per game. Please let me know if you are interested in going so we can get a head count.
Come have some bowling fun with your cowgirl family.
Join us at our favorite museum as we hear from Courtenay Dehoff at the museum. Light bites. RSVP to the museum if you are a member. [email protected]
This is also our monthly meeting. 6pm at the Riverton Country Club. I will announce our chapter awards and there will be raffles and silent auctions. We choose from menu items for dinner and everyone is responsible for paying for their own meals. Please RSVP to Marillyn by February 18th. You are welcome to bring family and friends!
BYOB dinner and games. Bring a $5.00 scratch off or an item of same value for a game. Can be a garage sale item or something someone may want. Put it in a bag or an envelope. We are meeting at Rhonda’s place in Pecan Plantation. Don’t speed in Pecan Plantation, they are serious about their speed limits.
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When: 3 pm Feb 25, 2004
Where: 5908 Pebble Beach Ct, Granbury 76049
Please RSVP as you will need to check in at Pecan Plantation Community Gate. We have a front and back gate.
Special note: GPS could take you long route around Ravenswood/Bellchase
Speed limit is highly enforced
Beware: Deer are crossing streets
Should be plenty of parking
Cooking Babyback ribs and sides to be determined as game night nears
Bring something in a bag that you would sell for 5.00 dollars at your garage sale or bring a 5.00 scratch off ticket.
Games to be announced at party
Every time you win, take a prize. End of games, you can swap your prize or give to another person. It’s all about Fun & Laughter!
Eastonelle Tack Sale & Horse Auction.
Tack Sale starts at 5pm
Horse Sale Auction starts at 7pm
Restaurant onsite, they have the best burgers in town. Bring hubby & the kids and enjoy a night out
Looking forward to our Annual Spring Retreat @Lazy TK Ranch! Get ready for some world class Western swing music, yodeling lesson & Cowgirl poetry w/Devon Dawson & Teresa Burleson on Friday night!
Plenty of time to rest, relax and/or ride on this lovely ranch.
A certified massage therapist will be available for appointments @ ranch. $35/30 minutes & $75 for one hour if 2 or more. ( This will be at your own expense) .
This is a closed chapter event. Must pay Liesa Kennedy or Babe Chambers $100 by no later than 14 Feb 2024.
Let the Shenanigans Begin. Cowgirl Cocktail Party on March 15, 2024 at Susan Nichols’ house. Green beer or a Fuzzy Leprechauns are on our list of things to drink. We will have appetizers also. Everyone welcome to come. Please RSVP.
Come join us for a fun filled Saturday at Crossbrand Arena for a Ranch Horse Clinic with Dr Joe Gotti. Covered arena, concession will be open, and cattle will be there. Limit is 15 students so don’t wait to sign up! Call or text Brittany at 903-573-3213 if you’re coming. She will have a roster!
Time to bling green!
Parade starts at 4 pm and a current coggins is require s to participate. We will be in white shirts, black 40SC vests, black hats and Kelly green bandanas!
add as much green to that as you can!
Parade trailer parking in lot 5. Check in by 2:30!
Come out to celebrate Marillyn’s birthday! Dinner at Midvale Station (6pm) and then Disco party at hilltop Lounge!
Join us at our favorite museum as we celebrate the opening of a new exhibit at the museum. Light bites. RSVP to the museum if you are a member. [email protected]
This class is to help educate on what to do in different emergency scenarios. We will be discussing what to do and what not to do. What gear to have for example what to keep in a bag in your vehicle if it breaks down on the side of the road. What to keep in your house if the power goes out. If this sounds like something you want to learn come out to Coal Train Coffee Depot and check it out!
Cowgirl Meghan is moving back to Florida. Join us to give her a proper send off. Bring your favorite dish and/or beverage.
https://www.sanangelorodeo.com/p/generalrodeo/parade
We will be riding in the Mule Day Parade. Meeting in Rotary Park and following the parade route.
MIKE HENRIE
HORSEMANSHIP
Trail Riding Clinic!!
RED DESERT RANCH
1600 Bryce Canyon Way
Kanab, Utah 84741
- Learn skills that will greatly improve your trail riding experience
- Improve your relationship
April and 7
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with your horse by becoming an effective
$200.00
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deposit will
-Learn methods that
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8 spots
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$400.00 for both days!
435-690-0220
Please Venmo Payment to:
Mike-henrie-1
Call or text
Come watch the eclipse with us! We will have glasses, but if you have extras, please bring them. The eclipse will pass directly over Ennis!
byob and bring snacks to share!
Join us to discuss the book “In Search Of Peace: A Prequel to The Horses Know Trilogy.” We will eat, drink, be merry and discuss the story at our lovely host’s home. Contact host for more details
IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN!!!!
We are so excited to head out for our retreat at Train Robber Ranch for the 3rd year in a row!! Wonderful time had for all!
Once we get closer to the date we will figure out a place to meet and caravan for those who want to. Otherwise, we will meet you all down there.
This is a private retreat with limited spots available so let us know if you are interested in joining us. We will be leaving on Thursday, April 11th to head down there and coming back on that Sunday. The cost will be divided between everyone who signs up to go.
We always plan meals for dinner so that everyone can pitch in and bring something. We will plan this as we get closer as well.
More info coming later.
Come out and join us to learn more and the Listen Approach to equine craniosacral training. During this two-day clinic you will learn about connecting with you horse on a deeper healing level. Topics covered include self-awareness, intention and energy use, equine anatomy and health evaluation, feeling and influencing the cranial rhythm, and rebalancing the cranial bones. If this is something you’re interested, contact Jen at 214-458-3944 for more info or visit the website at www.horseandriderhealing.com.
This is a focused Clinic for “Building Confidence Through Better Horsemanship”! Nathan Wells will work you through some ground time and saddle time. Requirements for this Clinic participation is the ability to walk, trot, and lope your horse. His training will be improvements in horsemanship within each gate. This will help the confidence of beginners as well as experienced rider!! Limited space for six (6) riders. Audit is $20 per person. Sign up promptly at https://www.facebook.com/wellsperformancehorsemanhip
Saturday sale starts at 9 am with wagons, trailers, antiques, & farm equipment. Consignment mules start an hour after that. If anyone is interested in more, Thursday @ 4pm is a trail competition & Friday is the tack sale
Trinity Trail Events founder Maral Eckenrod will conduct an instructional clinic on how to navigate the mountain trail obstacles at Flying M Stables, which were built by Mark Bolender of Bolender Horse Park. If you trail ride or have thought of competing at a Novice, Intermediate, or Advanced Level of Equine Trail Sports events (ETS) or other obstacle challenges such as IMTCA events (International Mountain Trail Challenge Association), here is where you can start! Maral will lead us through how to acclimate your horse to the obstacle, navigate it properly, and what judges are looking for.
Trinity Trail Events also conducts virtual challenges using just a few items (ground poles, tarp, cones, flag, spray bottle) that you may have at home. You will receive the pattern and have a window of time to practice and video you and your horse navigating the obstacles, submit your video to Maral, who will judge it, provide comments if you want, and award prizes, including buckles. TTE has Novice, Intermediate, Advanced and Easy Peasy patterns to get you started in this field!
Depending on sign-ups for the clinic, the plan is for 2 hours of In-Hand instruction and practice and 2 hours of mounted instruction and practice. If more than 12 horse/rider pairs sign-up, then it may be changed to 2 groups, with 1 hour each of In-Hand and Mounted work.
Cost: $60 per horse/rider pair, includes haul-in fee of $35 ; $5 per auditor
Pay via Venmo to @Wendy-Morrow-79 and Chapter will pay the haul-in fee to Flying M Stables.
FRANKLIN COUNTY SADDLE CLUB
2801 Road 60 Pasco, WA 99301
Saturday, April 20, 2024 – Sunday, April 21, 2024
Date | Type | Name | Price | |
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Sat – 04/20 | IH | FCSC Spring Challenge #1 | $24 – $44 | Kathy Lepore |
Sat – 04/20 | OC | FCSC Spring Challenge #2 | $24 – $44 | Kathy Lepore |
Sun – 04/21 | OC | FCSC Spring Challenge #3 | $24 – $44 | Kathy Lepore |
Online registration closes Thursday, April 18, 7:00pm, PST
ABOUT THE VENUE
Franklin County Saddle Club has 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
We hope you’ll join us at the beautiful Franklin County Saddle Club for a fun weekend!
- Friday afternoon, the show office will be available for early check in.
- Saturday morning we will have an In Hand (IH) – a dismounted event in an arena/field, halter and lead rope preferred. All equines welcome – any size, breed, and age.
- Saturday afternoon we will have a 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.
- Saturday night, we hope you’ll join us for a fun potluck. The Saddle Club will supply the main dish, please bring a favorite side dish or dessert.
- On Sunday, we will have an 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
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.
We are also looking on getting food onsite. Competitors will be updated closer to the event. On Saturday, there will be a potluck. We hope you’ll join us.
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!
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.
Franklin County Saddle Club
2801 Road 60
Pasco, WA 99301
Event Host Directions:
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.
For Sunday: Directions to the Richland Horse Park will be emailed to you.
AGENDA
Friday | |
4-5pm | Early Check in is available |
SATURDAY – In Hand and Mounted Obstacle Course | |
7-8:15pm | New arrival Check In |
7:30am | Judge Meeting |
8:30am | Rider Meeting |
9:30am | First Handlers out on the course |
Lunch | after your ride |
Mounted | Mounted Trail Challenge will begin 45 minutes after last handler finished |
Awards | Judge Shout Outs and Awards after scores are input. Listen for horn. |
6ishpm | Pot Luck! |
SUNDAY Mounted Obstacle Course | |
7-8:15 | New arrival check in |
7:30am | Judge Meeting |
08:30 | Rider Meeting |
9:30am | First riders out on the course |
Lunch | On your own |
Awards | Judge Shout Outs and Awards after scores are input. Listen for horn |
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 |
Meet up at Marillyn’s house at noon and then we ride at 1pm. We go on a trail ride to find hidden ribbons that you turn in for an Easter basket. Some ribbons may get you an additional prize or an “upgraded” Easter basket!!! Marillyn will have some snacks and beverages (of course, there will be jello shots and peeps shots!!!!!) It is $25 per participant to help cover some of the cost of the Easter basket items. (You get a basket with more than $25 in value.) This is just a fun ride and day, not an extensive trail ride. You basically ride until you find a ribbon or as long as you want. We then go to my neighbor’s house and he feeds us. I will have a “new” place to ride this year. Woohoo! Please RSVP to Marillyn by March 30th so she can have enough baskets prepared. Feel free to bring prospective members, family, or friends! “Rain date” make-up ride will be April 20th.
Bring a helmet and a straw hat!
Join us for game night / pot luck at Peggy’s house! RSVP by 4/15 and see what you can bring. Our last one was so much fun!
Come and join us for a HAT DECORATING PARTY. Put on by “Boss of the Plains”. $50.00 deposit required one week before the event. RSVP, head measurement/hat size and color preference needed. This is for the 40SC and will also be open to the public. You can also contact Mariah directly at Boss of the Plains, 801-616-1900. Also check out their hats and decor at BossOfThePlains.store.
This will be our largest Retreat since formation! Our fledgling Chapter has taken off and grown rapidly in the last year. We are looking forward to celebrating that accomplishment and getting to know each other better in the best environment we have to offer. Watch for our report and pictures!!
Join us at our favorite museum as we hear from another inductee at the museum. Light bites. RSVP to the museum if you are a member. [email protected]
We will ride in the rodeo parade in Mineral Wells Saturday April 27. Wear pink parade gear, please.
It’s time to get those TaTas checked out, cowgirls. If you are in our area, you can book through Texas Healthcare, or you can go to your favorite place. How do you get on the roster? Take a selfie and send it to us! This is a BYOB event for sure!
FW area can call 817-250-1811 or book online at https://www.texashealth.org/Health-and-Wellness/Women-and-Infants/Schedule-a-Screening-Mammogram
Attending Bear Awareness Training #1- 5:30pm at the Wyoming Indian Tech Center. 638 Blue Sky Hwy in Ethete. Stew and frybread will be served.