Calendar

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Jan
7
Sun
Salem, OR Attending Pony Express Flag Team Recruiting @ Salem Saddle Club
Jan 7 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

If this sounds like tons of fun, believe me… IT IS!

They run sponsor flags, grand entry, push cows, opening ceremony at gaming events, parades, and so much more!

Come on out and meet them with or without your horse! You’ll see for yourself how incredibly fun 2024 can be for you & your horse, with great drama free, like-minded cowgirls!

Follow their page for all upcoming events! You’ll surely be glad you did!

Jan
8
Mon
Greenville, TX – Meet and Greet @ Molina's Mexican Cuisine
Jan 8 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Come join us for a fun night of dinner and conversation with our current and future local Greenville, TX Chapter members!

Jan
18
Thu
Wylie, TX Monthly Meet & Greet @ Rivera's Salva Tex-Mex
Jan 18 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Come join us for our Monthly Meeting and hear all about the fun things we do as a club.

We have lots of fun things planned and we will work on planning more events so bring all your ideas to the table and lets hear all about them.

We will also have a raffle at the end of the meeting and you won’t want to miss out on that for we have fun prizes to be won!        1 ticket for $5 or 5 tickets for $20. We have Zelle if you forget your cash. Want to earn a free ticket to get a better chance at winning the prize? Winter months are upon us so wear a scarf  and/or gloves. 🙂

 

Jan
25
Thu
Early, Texas. Skies Over Texas Whinery @ Skies Over Texas Whinery
Jan 25 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Early , Texas. Thirsty Thursday

come join us for a relaxing night of award winning whine tasting at the beautiful Skies Over Texas Whinery in Early

Whine tasting , or ordering by glass is Dutch

 

 

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
Abilene, TX Tack Swap @ Oplin Community Center @ Oplin Commmunity Center
Jan 27 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

An Opportunity for the community to buy, sell or trade. Come shop for saddles, bridles, blankets, trailers, boots, show clothes and more!

A bulletin board will be available to advertise your horses for sale, events, and equine services.

Barter is best but Cash is King!!

Jan
30
Tue
Troup, TX: Monthly Roundup @ Montez Creekside Kitchen
Jan 30 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Come join us for our monthly roundup! This meeting we will be planning a couple different rides for Spring and Summer! Don’t miss this meeting if all possible!

Let Brittany know if you’re coming so she can make sure to get a big enough table for everyone.

Feb
10
Sat
BRECKENRIDGE, TX Self Care Day @ Lazy TK Ranch
Feb 10 all-day

Self care day for you + your horses! Please join us at the ranch for massages, facials and magnawave. There are limited spots so let me know what you would like to be reserved for!

Pricing:

Massages: $70/hour

Magnawave: $2/min

Facials: TBD

Feb
15
Thu
Wylie, TX Monthly Meet & Greet @ Charlie's Old Fashioned Burgers
Feb 15 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

If you haven’t joined us for dinner and a meeting to hear what all we have going on come join us at Charlie’s Old Fashioned Burgers in Royse City. We have such a wonderful group of cowgirls and have so many fun things coming up you won’t wanna miss it! Even if you are on the fence about joining 40 Something Cowgirls, come join us and meet everyone.

We will have a raffle at the end of the meeting for a prize. We always have a fun prize to be won!!  1 ticket for $5 or 5 tickets for $20. If you want to earn a free ticket with the purchase of your other tickets wear some Valentine socks or something Valentine related.

See you there!!

Feb
22
Thu
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
23
Fri
Early, Texas. Thirsty Friday @ Los Trece
Feb 23 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Early, Texas   Thirsty Thursday

Come walk the streets of Los Trece , like it’s the 1800’s Wild West

Live gun fights , good food and ax throwing

Mar
1
Fri
McMinnville OR Attending gigantic garage sale at the farm @ The Willows Branch Horse
Mar 1 @ 9:00 am – Mar 2 @ 10:00 am

It is springtime and they are ready for a giant garage sale at the farm. There is something for everyone Friday 9 AM Saturday 9 AM

Plenty of parking and easy access off highway 22

Come down for a meet and greet with some of the rescues. Always bring your camera for fun. Farm photos
All proceeds go towards the upkeep and maintenance of the rescue

 

Mar
2
Sat
Benbrook TX – Magna Wave Event @ Lazy U Stables
Mar 2 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Spa day for the horses! Cost is $2 per minute, on average, a max of 30 minutes per horse. Cash or check. Text for a reservation for your horse as slots are limited. We will book you and give you an approximate arrival time.

817-614-6392 for a time slot.

Mar
15
Fri
Columbia Basin, WA – 2024 BCHW Rendezvous @ Kittitas Valley Event Center, Ellensburg, WA
Mar 15 @ 8:00 am – Mar 17 @ 5:00 pm

What is Rendezvous?? 

It 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.

Reservation Forms for the weekend:

 

To purchase Saturday night dinner tickets and camping on site.

 

Online Reservation Form:  Click Here 

 

Dinner Menu:  Prime Rib, Potato Dish, Salad and Roll

Vegetarian Menu:  Portobello Mushrooms, Potato Dish, Salad and Roll

              

Printable Paper Camping and Catered Dinner reservation form:  Click Here

 

First Aid/CPR Classes

To register for the Member Only First Aid/CPR Classes please email us at [email protected] and the form will be sent to you.

 

Sawyer Certification Training (Classroom Only)

Saturday March 16th.  If you want to take the class, please register by filling out our online Class Registration Form by Clicking Here and select the March 16th Date.

                      

           Early Bird rates end on March 1st.

           No refunds after March 1st

Check out all the great photos from last year’s event by clicking here!!

 


 

There will be a General Membership meeting and 2023 Award Presentations for all to attend on Sunday morning at 10:00 in the Teanaway Room!!  

 

Hospitality Cart!

There will be a hospitality cart rolling around the facility over the weekend with coffee and such.

Our Ellensburg Valley Chapter is proud to announce the sponsorship of our local 4-H Club “Stirrups and Irons” this year at Rendezvous. We have 10 anxious kids making plans right now for their 3 Day job running the Hospitality Cart. It has been a pleasure for us working with this group.
When you get anything off the cart please tip and/or donate to the kids.  All tips and donations will go to their Club and this event is a huge fundraiser for their Mission Statement as well!!
THANK YOU!!

 

Printable Flyer   8″ x 10″     Click Here

 

Tack Sale Flyer:        Click Here   

Consignment Agreement.  Everyone bringing tack to sell MUST print, fill out and bring with your tack to the sale. 

Click Here to print your Consignment Agreement, fill it out and email it to the address at the bottom.

 

Packing Competition Flyer:  Click Here

 

Table Decoration Contest:   Click Here

 

Dessert Auction Information    Click Here   for the information and rules.

 

List of Vendor:    Click Here   For the current list of vendors.

 

If you visit any of the businesses on the attached document, please mention that you are in Ellensburg because of BCHW Rendezvous. 

Mar
16
Sat
Estacada, OR – Attending Clackamas County 4-H Tack and Bake Sale @ Clackamas County Fair & Event Center
Mar 16 @ 8:00 am – 1:30 pm

Come support the Clackamas County 4-H Tack and Bake Sale!!

$1 admission and $5 parking; CASH ONLY

New and Used Horse Related Items! YOU DONT WANT TO MISS OUT ON THE TONS OF VENDORS AND ITEMS AVAILABLE!!

If you miss signing the roster with us, please take a picture of yourself at the event and send it to me!

Let’s make this a great day!!

 

Mar
17
Sun
Wylie, TX **canceled due to rain**Attending Penning Practice *rescheduled to the 24th** @ Sloan Arena
Mar 17 @ 1:00 pm

Come join us for a fun time working some cows!  Very laid back, beginner friendly environment.

Good place to learn to open gates and work those cows as a team.

Weather permitting, please keep an eye on calendar for possible date changes.

Mar
24
Sun
Wylie, TX – 3 Man 3 gate practice @ Top Rail Cowboy Church
Mar 24 @ 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Come out and practice some 3 man 3 gate!

Top Rail Cowboy Church is hosting 3 man/ 3 gate practice for all ages and skill levels.

  • per rider – $30

Call or text 214-208-0251 for more information.

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.

Wylie, TX Monthly Meet & Greet @ Buffett Palace
Mar 28 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

We had to plan our meeting a little later in the month than we normally do due to an event we had scheduled on our normal meeting time.  But no fear we are here!!  Come join us for a fun filled evening of fellowship with a bunch of cowgirls and hear about all the fun events coming up and even help us plan more!   We are always open to suggestions for events.

We will also have a raffle for a prize give away.  You won’t want to miss out on that because we give away some great prizes! Raffle tickets are 1 for $5 or 5 for $20.  No worries if you don’t have cash on you, we have Zelle. If you would like to earn a free ticket with the purchase of your other tickets bring a guest or wear something in relation to St. Patrick’s day.

We look forward to seeing you!

 

Mar
30
Sat
Benbrook TX – Magna Wave Event @ Lazy U Stables
Mar 30 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Spa day for the horses! Cost is $2 per minute, on average, a max of 30 minutes per horse. Cash or check. Text for a reservation for your horse as slots are limited. We will book you and give you an approximate arrival time.

817-614-6392 for a time slot.

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

Apr
9
Tue
Walterboro SC – April Meet and Greet @ Thunderbolt Career and Tech Center
Apr 9 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

April monthly meeting.  Bring a covered dish to share, and your own beverage.  See you there!

Apr
17
Wed
Wylie, TX Monthly Meet & Greet @ Cedar Hollow Winery & Vineyard
Apr 17 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Come join us for a fun filled evening of fellowship with a bunch of cowgirls and hear about all the fun events coming up and even help us plan more!   We are always open to suggestions for events.

We will also have a raffle for a prize give away.  You won’t want to miss out on that because we give away some great prizes! Raffle tickets are 1 for $5 or 5 for $20.  No worries if you don’t have cash on you, we have Zelle. If you would like to earn a free ticket with the purchase of your other tickets bring a guest or bring a spring flower so we can make a bouquet and give it to the generous winery owners.

We look forward to seeing you!

 

Apr
25
Thu
Poolville TX Meet & Greet @ Shep's
Apr 25 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Come join us for a meet and greet! Shep’s has a great atmosphere. The weather should be perfect to eat out on the patio. Lots of good options here, the hamburgers definitely do not disappoint! We can always stay after the meal and play some pool!

Stanton, TX Meet and Greet @ Fair to Midland
Apr 25 @ 6:30 pm
Are you curious about the 40 Something Cowgirls? Come out and meet our members! Find out about fun upcoming events or suggest your own event! We hope to see you there!
Apr
27
Sat
KINNEAR, WY Attending BCH Tack Sale @ Heritage Hall/Fairgrounds
Apr 27 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Attending BCH Tack Sale- 9am-2pm at the Heritage Hall at the Fairgrounds. $30 per table or just come see what everyone is selling!

Benbrook TX – Extreme Racing @ Lone Star Park
Apr 27 @ 11:00 am – Apr 28 @ 12:00 pm

One of our favorite events! Come watch the camels, ostriches and zebras race! Gates open at 12 but races don’t start that early. We have two days of racing, so take a selfie and message me with your number to get on the roster!

May
4
Sat
Cottage Grove, Oregon OHC Tack Sale @ Oregon Horse Center
May 4 @ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Tack Sale at OHC hope that ya’ll can come will be a lot of fun and lots of goodies to choose from.

McMinnville OR Attending Oregon Horse Center Tack Sale @ Oregon Horse Center
May 4 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

One day, only spring tax sale at the Prairie  complexe

Salem, OR Kentucky Derby Party @ Queen Ambers House
May 4 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Queen Amber is hosting a Kentucky Derby Party!

This is the 150th Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve.  It is the world’s Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports.  And this year, the excitement is bigger than ever!

Finger Sandwiches and Mint Juleps will be served.

Dawn your Big Hat and your Brightest dress.  Awards to the best hat and overall outfit.

May
11
Sat
Wylie, TX – Fry and Ride *UPDATED* @ Kaufman County Cowboy Church
May 11 @ 4:00 pm – May 12 @ 7:00 pm

Come play & fellowship at the K3C arena.

** Fish Fry is still on**

Fish Fry 4p-7p

Band will be playing, face painting, horseshoes, cornhole, dummy roping, and other games.

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**** CANCELED ***** CANCELED ***** CANCELED ***** CANCELED **** CANCELED **** 

15inches of rain is causing the arena to postpone penning – Watch Kaufman County Cowboy church for new date.

4Man 4Gate practice & Jackpot………    Jackpot 100% payback

  • BOOKS OPEN @12:30PM
  • PRACTICE STARTS @1:30PM
  • JACKPOT STARTS @4:00PM

Kids Camp Fish Fry with all the fixings 4p-7p

full day of fun, games for everyone!

Donations go to helping kids go to camp

***Outdoor arena, questionable weather, call before you haul***

**PROOF OF NEGATIVE COGGINS**

*CONCESSION STAND AVAILABLE*

CONTACT CATHY MARTIN FOR MORE INFORMATION 903-603-0701

 

 

May
16
Thu
Wylie, TX Meet & Greet @ Charlie’s Old Fashioned Burgers
May 16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Come join us for an evening of fun and fellowship with a bunch of  fun cowgirls! We will be talking about events we have coming up and make plans for more!!
If you need friends to ride with or hang out with, this is the funnest bunch of cowgirls ever!! Come and meet everyone and see if this is something you would like to do.
We celebrate monthly birthdays and have a raffle for a fun prize!! 1 ticket for $5 or 5 tickets for $20. If you want to earn an extra ticket along with your purchased ticket/tickets bring something or wear something in recognition of Memorial Day.

See you there! 🤠

May
18
Sat
Benbrook,TX Lunch Location Change @ Cooper Barbeque
May 18 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Lunch and meet and greet after the ride.

May
23
Thu
Poolville TX Meet & Greet @ El Cerrito
May 23 @ 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.

Jun
1
Sat
Estacada, OR -Attending Summer Tack Sale @ Peggy Boyer
Jun 1 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Event by Peggy Boyer and Laura Boileau.

Summer Horse Tack Sale. LOTS of Western and English saddles, tons of bridles, reins, bits, saddle pads, and tons more! Unique vintage tack items too.

Several vendors attending.

LETS GO CHECK IT OUT!! NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU WILL FIND THAT YOU MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO LIVE WITHOUT!!

Jun
20
Thu
Wylie, TX Monthly Meet & Greet **Location Change** @ **Charlie's Old Fashioned Kitchen**
Jun 20 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

**Make note that we have had to change locations from Napoli’s to Charlie’s Old Fashion Kitchen in Farmersville. **

Come join us for an evening of fun and fellowship with a bunch of  fun cowgirls! We will be talking about events we have coming up and make plans for more!!
If you need friends to ride with or hang out with, this is the funnest bunch of cowgirls ever!! Come and meet everyone and see if this is something you would like to do.
We also celebrate monthly birthdays and will have a raffle for a fun prize!! 1 ticket for $5 or 5 tickets for $20. If you want to earn an extra ticket along with your purchased ticket/tickets bring something beach related.

See you there! 🤠

Jun
21
Fri
Charleston, WV Chapter Meeting @ Golden Corral
Jun 21 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Charleston WV, Chapter Meeting, with Dinner.

Jun
27
Thu
Poolville TX Meet & Greet @ Downtown Cantina @ Downtown Cantina
Jun 27 @ 6:30 pm – 8:15 pm

Hey ladies let’s have some tacos & drinks in downtown Weatherford! All are welcome whether you are a member or not! We love making new friends! Bring a friend, idea for a new event, but especially bring the laughs!

Jul
9
Tue
Walterboro SC – July Meet and Greet @ Thunderbolt Career and Tech Center
Jul 9 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

July meet and greet.  See you there.

Jul
16
Tue
Early, Texas Over The Rainbow Ice Cream Shop @ Over The Rainbow Ice Cream Shop
Jul 16 @ 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Early, Texas attending , Over the Rainbow Ice Cream Shop

cool down with this summer ‘s heat with some homemade ice cream

many varieties to choose from

ice cream is Dutch

 

Jul
17
Wed
Wylie, TX Monthly Meet & Greet **Date Change** @ Ashen Rose
Jul 17 @ 6:30 pm

**DATE CHANGE** PLEASE MAKE NOTE THAT WE WERE PLANNING TO HAVE OUR MEETING ON THURSDAY BUT HAD TO CHANGE DUE TO SCHEDULE CONFLICT**   WE WILL NOW MEET UP ON WEDNESDAY THE 17TH.

Come join us for an evening of fun and fellowship with a bunch of  fun cowgirls! We will be talking about events we have coming up and make plans for more!!
If you need friends to ride with or hang out with, this is the funnest bunch of cowgirls ever!! Come and meet everyone and see if this is something you would like to do.
We also celebrate monthly birthdays and will have a raffle for a fun prize!! 1 ticket for $5 or 5 tickets for $20. If you want to earn an extra ticket along with your purchased ticket/tickets bring something related to Christmas. Yep, you read that right!!  I threw a little twist into this month’s secret item.   Christmas in July!

See you there! 🤠

Jul
19
Fri
Charleston, WV Chapter Meeting @ Shoney’s on the Blvd @ Shoney's
Jul 19 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

July Chapter Meeting! Come join us for dinner and discuss our chapter!

Jul
20
Sat
Belton SC going to the Lake at Donna Mayeur’s on Lake Keowee @ Donna Mayeur
Jul 20 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Let’s cool off during the hottest month of the year! Give the horses a break. Swim, tube, and have lunch at cowgirl Donna Mayeur’s home in Seneca SC Lake Keowee. Bring your favorite dish, a towel, and bathing suit.

Jul
23
Tue
Prineville Meet and greet/meeting at the Patio Taphouse @ Patio Taphouse
Jul 23 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Social gathering, guests and public welcome.   Music and adult beverages available.  A great way to cool off after our weeks of unbearably hot weather, chat with our cowgirl sisters, and make plans for when/where our next trails rides will happen.

Jul
25
Thu
Poolville, TX Meet and Greet @ Antonio’s @ Anotnio's
Jul 25 @ 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.

Aug
6
Tue
Early, Texas National Night Out CANCELED Due to our area being in level 2 fire danger @ Mary’s House
Aug 6 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Early, Texas. Cancelled  Celebrating National Night Out Cancelled

This Event Has been cancelled due to our area now going into level 2 fire danger

thank you for your understanding

National Night Out is an annual community building event that promotes police, community partnership and neighborhoods camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer , more caring places to live

We’ll have hot dogs, chips, lemonade, cookies, games , a movie to watch with popcorn , and horses for the kids to pet

so bring your lawn chair and let’s  meet and support our amazing local law enforcement Agencies

 

Aug
9
Fri
Wylie, TX Attending 4 Pen Jackpot @ Hopkins County Civic Center
Aug 9 @ 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Anyone can participate in the 4Pen Jackpot so if you want to come out and ride with us let us know!  We will be happy to have you out there!

Aug
13
Tue
Walterboro SC – August meet and greet @ Thunderbolt Career and Tech Center
Aug 13 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

August meet and greet.  Bring a covered dish to share and a beverage for yourself.

Aug
15
Thu
Wylie, TX Monthly Meet & Greet @ Rib Crib
Aug 15 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Come join us for an evening of fun and fellowship with a bunch of  fun cowgirls! We will be talking about events we have coming up and make plans for more!!
If you need friends to ride with or hang out with, this is the funnest bunch of cowgirls ever!! Come and meet everyone and see if this is something you would like to do.
We celebrate monthly birthdays and have a raffle for a fun prize!! 1 ticket for $5 or 5 tickets for $20. If you want to earn an extra ticket along with your purchased ticket/tickets bring a back to school item that will be donated to a local school.

See you there! 🤠

Aug
17
Sat
Midlothian TX: Attending Horseman’s Market Day @ Brazos Valley Expo
Aug 17 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Horseman’s Market Day

Need tack? Need riding clothes?  Want to go and let the sale tell you what you need?  It is probably there…and then some.

If you are interested in being a vender – check the website for info.