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Jan
20
Sat
Columbia, Basin WA – Equine Health and Emergency First Aid @ Pasco
Jan 20 all-day

Equine Health & Emergency First Aid

Our most comprehensive, and popular, course! Join us for a one day course covering: what your vet needs to know, conditioning a horse to accept treatment, taking vital signs, dealing with lacerations, punctures, colic, choke, collapse, casting, shock, hoof issues, recognizing pain in the horse and pain source identification, injury prevention and so much more! All attendees receive a certificate of completion and first aid manual.

$159.00

Prerequisite for “Advanced Emergency First Aid”. If you take both courses in combination, the discounted package price is $295 for both courses.

 

Website: https://www.steepridgetrails.com/courses-offered/courses-and-schedule/

Register: Register for a Course (jotform.com)

Feb
10
Sat
Forsyth GA Horse Fever University – 4 Free Classes With Experts, Lunch, & Prize Drawings All Day!!!!! @ The Stock Market
Feb 10 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Mark your calendars for this fun-filled learning day at the Stock Market in Conyers.  4 classes with the experts – free lunch- prize drawings all day and a free bag of feed to the first 50 people to register!  Need to hurry as the slots will fill up fast!

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Feb
17
Sat
Abilene, TX De-Spooking Clinic (by Rustic Farm) @ Rockin W Ranch
Feb 17 @ 8:00 am – Feb 18 @ 5:00 pm

Clinic limited to 15 participants. Currently they have a waiting list. The instructors are from Rustic Farm.

Mar
9
Sat
Columbia Basin, WA – 20th Annual Equine Education Day @ Center Place Regional Event Center
Mar 9 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Topics include:

  • Answers to Commonly Asked Questions.
  • What to do in an Eye Emergency.
  • Adequan, Legend, Bute, Oh, My!
  • Lameness from a Surgeons Perspective.
  • Reproductive Alphabet Soup.

Door prizes and with lots of important, up-to-date information!

Free admittance for all. You do not need to sign up

Mar
23
Sat
Columbia Basin, WA – FCSC Shot Clinic @ Franklin Count Saddle Club
Mar 23 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

FCSC Shot Clinic

 

Meet at the Yellow Barn

Featuring Double Arrow Vet – Pricing varies by vacination

 

Call or email Jean Lewis: 509-521-8996 or [email protected]

Mar
29
Fri
Abilene, TX Lunch @ Hickory Street @ Hickory Street Cafe
Mar 29 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Let’s connect on Good Friday! Have some lunch in a beautifully restored Victorian house. Another opportunity for cowgirl fellowship. See you there!

Abilene, Tx- Lets Do Lunch @ Hickory Street Cafe
Mar 29 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Join us out to lunch in one of Abilene’s cutest restaurants, Hickory Street Cafe. Let’s catch up and enjoy a good meal with each other. See y’all there!

May
3
Fri
Abilene, TX- Let’s Do Lunch @ Hickory Street Cafe
May 3 @ 12:00 pm

Join us for lunch at one of our favorite lunch spots Hickory Street Cafe! Can’t wait to see y’all there!

May
11
Sat
Abilene, Tx- Attending Rustic Farm De-Spook Clinic @ Rockin Wild Ranch
May 11 – May 12 all-day

De-spook clinics coming in May!! Taught by mounted patrol instructors. Covered arena, limited to 15 participants. Just a few spots left. Text your email address to 254-979-7433 to receive your registration packet. Stalls and limited hookups available.

Info copied from Rockin Wild Ranch’s Facebook post. Please contact them directly at the number listed above for more info. Flyer available on Facebook.

 

May
18
Sat
Estacada, OR – Attending Extreme Trail Sports Obstacle Course and In Hand @ Tamarind Ranch LLC
May 18 @ 7:30 am – 4:00 pm

This is a day event put on by Extreme Trail Sports. Great for those new to the sport. Day rentals for stalls are available and should be reserved when you register but stalls will be paid for the day of the event.

ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:00pm, PST

Saturday Morning: In-Hand event obstacles are completed dismounted. You may be saddled, halters with leads are recommended. All non-riding equines are welcome to compete.

Saturday Afternoon: Obstacle Course is a mounted event in an area/field. A saddle (treeless included) and headstall with reins are required. All riding disciplines are welcome.

There is a variety of terrain throughout the property. The facility has gravel roads throughout. The arena has sand footing. The trails have dirt, mixed gravel, wooded area, and lots of trees.

FEES:

Obstacle Course: $24-$44

In Hand: $24-$44

Continental Breakfast: $5 donation

Lunch: $8 donation for beef chili and chicken enchilada chili with chips and drinks

In addition to the registration fee paid to ETS, a $10 facility fee will be collected the day of the event to support the ranch.

Awards:

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.

7:30-8:45 Arrival check-in; 8:00 Judge Meeting; 9:00 Rider Meeting; 10:00 First riders out on the In Hand Course; LUNCH after you ride-at your convenience; 12-1:15 Rider check-in for Mounted Obstacle Course; Awards; 1:30 Rider Meeting; 2:00 First riders out on Mounted Obstacle Course; Awards.

May
25
Sat
Abilene, TX Advanced De-Spooking @ Rockin Wild ranch
May 25 @ 9:00 am – May 26 @ 1:00 pm

Please contact event personnel directly for details. Rockin  Wild Ranch has posted their flyer for the event. Cost is $270. This is the advanced clinic. The basic clinic is required before participating in the advanced clinic. Text your e-mail address to 254-979-7433 for your registration packet.https://www.facebook.com/share/p/Q6ZAR3je5wbQQ5FX/?

Jun
15
Sat
Columbia Basin, WA – Steve Rother Camp 40 SOMETHING COWGIRLS ONLY CAMP @ Horse Creek Ranch
Jun 15 @ 8:00 am – Jun 19 @ 5:00 pm

FUN AND EDUCATIONAL Come join us at Horse Creek Ranch for a complete immersion into horsemanship. Our fun and educational camps are a learning event of a lifetime.

Located in NE Washington, about 1.5 hrs. NW of Spokane; Horse Creek Ranch is nestled in a picturesque spot only minutes from the Columbia River.

While here, Steve will lead you to a higher level of understanding and communication with your horse, and the things that you learn during your stay will enable you to go home with the tools you need to have a better equine partner.

YOU WILL LEARN: *Common mistakes of both the horse and rider. *How to think from a horse’s point of view. *What to do when your horse does the unexpected. *How to accomplish incredible things with your horse. *Key exercises to unlock your horse’s potential. *Exercises to correct your horse’s bad habits. *Confidence to overcome fears. *Tools to keep your horse calm, curious, and respectful. *Feel and timing to increase your horse’s try. *And much more.

 

5-Day 40 Something Cowgirl Camp – Rother Horsemanship (schoolofhorse.com)

Jun
21
Fri
Abilene, TX- Let’s Do Lunch @ Miguel’s Tex Mex Cafe
Jun 21 @ 1:00 pm

Grab your girls (Cowgirls that is!) and let’s do lunch! This time we are heading to Miguel’s for great Tex Mex. See y’all there!

Jul
26
Fri
Abilene, TX- Let’s Do Lunch @ Hickory Street Cafe
Jul 26 @ 11:30 am

Let’s get together for lunch at our favorite spot, Hickory Street Cafe! We always have a great turn out for these lunch dates so don’t be shy, we are going to have a great time!

Aug
30
Fri
Abilene, TX- Let’s Do Lunch! @ Cypress Street Station
Aug 30 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Join our Cowgirls for lunch down town at one of our favorite restaurants Cypress Street Station! We usually have around 16 members for our lunch much dates and look forward to the great times we have! Let’s pack the place with 40 Something Cowgirls!!! Can’t wait to see y’all there!

Sep
1
Sun
Estacada, OR – Attending Tamarind Ranch Sunday Trail Challenge @ Tamarind Ranch
Sep 1 @ 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

The event does take place on Saturday with an In-Hand event obstacles.

Sunday: Trail Challenge- A relaxing trail ride with judged obstacles placed along 5 miles of trail. Ride at a leisurely pace with friends and family. Enjoy the sights as you improve your horsemanship skills. With 6 obstacles along the trail. One horse and rider per event. This event with take place at Jamestown/Three Beat Farms across the street from Tamarind Ranch. Registration and Riders meeting will take place at Tamarind Ranch. Traffic Control with escort riders across the street.

Registration fees are $31-$58. Please visit equinetrailsports.com for more info.

For more info, contact:

Tamara Glover; 559-696-4165; www.equinetrailsports.com

Sep
21
Sat
Abilene, TX- Attending TTCC Lost Concho Ride @ Inks Ranch
Sep 21 @ 12:00 pm – Sep 22 @ 6:00 pm

Join our 40 Something Cowgirls as members of Texas Trail Challenge Club spend a weekend testing their skills on miles of trails and obstacles. Please reach out to TTCC directly for reservations, TRCC memberships and fee information.

Oct
5
Sat
Abilene, TX- Attending TRCC Wild West Wrangle @ Fort Griffin State Park
Oct 5 @ 12:00 pm – Oct 6 @ 6:00 pm

Join our 40 Something Cowgirls as members of Texas Trail Challenge Club spend a weekend testing their skills on miles of trails and obstacles. Please reach out to TTCC directly for reservations, TRCC memberships and fee information.

Oct
12
Sat
Forsyth GA Carson James Horsemanship Clinic in Covington @ Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center Newton County Agriculture Center
Oct 12 @ 8:00 am – Oct 13 @ 5:00 pm

NEW  DATE FOR WORKSHOP:  Oct 12-13 2024  May be an image of 1 person, horse and text that says '100% VORK HARD TO GET GOOD. THEN WORK HARD TO GET BETTER. OCT 12 AT 8AM -OCT 13 AT 5PM CARSON JAMES HORSEMANSHIP CLINIC Public. Event by Donna Smith and GA Carson Interested Going Home Video Friends Marketplace Notifications Menu'

Enjoy a fantastic weekend working with Carson James! Come see why Carson is considered to be one of the few with a ‘total package’ approach. He says, “Horsemanship is the one and only method that will work for every horse.” Learn how to adjust your ask and timing, better read your horse, get to your horse’s mind, and improve your relationship to obtain better results. Learn techniques to deal with most any problem and how to avoid them. Come laugh, meet new friend and become a better horseman, all while spending a weekend with your horse! What could be better?

Two days of hands-on small group sessions both groundwork and mounted.

■DATE: Oct 12-13, 2024  8am – 5pm (horse time)

■LOCATION:
Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center
Newton County Agriculture Center
720 FFA FHA Camp Rd, Covington, GA 30014

■PARTICIPANT: $750
▪︎ All Participants that have paid at least $750 by deadline (TBD) will receive a FREE Weekend Stall AND a FREE Dinner with Carson IF we have at least 15 participants paid in full by the Final Deadline. (Grab a friend and team up!)

▪︎Final Deadline: ALL FEES AND OPTIONAL PAYMENTS dates TBD.

Participant Form – Please copy for each person and return via mail or email [email protected]

■AUDITOR: Pre-paid Auditors accepted through date TBD.
▪︎Pre-paid fee is $25/day per person.

☆This year we are also opening the opportunity for Pre-paid Auditors to join us for our Dinner with Carson! See Additional Information below.
▪︎Fee at the Clinic $30/day

Auditor Form – Please copy for each person and return via mail or email [email protected]

■CONTACT INFORMATION: Please contact Elizabeth Waelde or Donna Smith for more information or questions:

▪︎Email – [email protected]

▪︎Phone – Elizabeth (706) 819-8047 – leave voice-mail or text
– Donna (706) 818-0772 – text only

■ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

▪︎Gates open for clinic at 7am. Clinic starts at 8am.

▪︎Final Deadline for receipt of ALL FEES TBD.

▪︎​All fees are non-refundable, but they are transferable.

▪︎​All dogs must be under control at all times.

▪︎A Silent Auction will be held each day.

▪︎ Stall Fee: $35/Weekend Includes 3 bags of shavings. Additional bags $8/each.

▪︎​Food-
☆Lunch will be available on site for Participants through pre-orders only. $8 per meal and must be paid by TBD.  There are eating places nearby for those wishing other options.

☆Dinner with Carson: Our Saturday night Dinner will be open to ALL Pre-paid PARTICIPANTS AND AUDITORS. Participants & their companion $20 each, Auditors $25 each. Fees must be received by TBD date.

​Lodging-
◇Bunkhouse lodging is available on site but space is very limited. Four bunks per room. Bring your own linens. $20/per person- per night.

◇Dry Camping – generators are welcome. $25/night

◇Hotels are available nearby in Covington, GA or Jackson, GA,

■​PAYMENT available through Zelle, Cash App, Check or Money Order.

Oct
24
Thu
Abilene, TX- Attending TTCC Fall Riders Clinic @ Four Sisters Ranch
Oct 24 @ 6:33 pm – Oct 25 @ 7:33 pm

Join our 40 Something Cowgirls as members of Texas Trail Challenge Club fine tune their skills in this Fall Riders Clinic. Please reach out to TTCC directly for reservations, TRCC memberships and fee information.

Nov
16
Sat
Forsyth GA Workshop on Basic Riding Fundamentals led by Haylee Goolsby on Nov 16th at Raise a Glass Ranch in Forsyth @ Raise a Glass Ranch
Nov 16 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

  

Hope all can attend this great workshop (Basic Riding Fundamentals) with Haylee Goolsby over at Raise a Glass Ranch in Forsyth GA.  Our very own 40 Something Cowgirl – Wendy Deini-Pruden  – will be hosting and assisting this event.  Workshop will be held on November 16th from 10:00 till 4:00.  Get your deposit in early to reserve your spot! Detailed information will be posted later.