Calendar

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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.

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.

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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Apr
19
Fri
Belfair, WA – Attending Andre Ganc Dressage Clinic in Port Orchard @ Southworth Equestrian Center
Apr 19 @ 8:30 am – Apr 21 @ 4:30 pm

Auditing cost is $20 per day or $50 for all 3 days. Bring your own chair, food, drink, notepad, and pen.

Riding spots are full.

May
3
Fri
Belfair, WA – Attend Olympic Chapter BCHW Campout &Trail Ride at BBQ Flats @ BBQ Flats Campground
May 3 @ 9:00 am – May 4 @ 5:00 pm

More details to be provided by Olympic Chapter BCHW and post will be updated. Please check back here!

Camping is free on DNR land, but may need Discover Pass.

Here’s info on directions to, camping, and riding at BBQ Flats: https://hollyblogsheradventures.blogspot.com/2023/07/bruce-tropple-indian-camp-and-bbq-flats.html?fbclid=IwAR1wMdxxaU0jRvzaj5DFsEJe6GRtRzTx8xcNgcTYVMRG0hIjAM7xf7DVRco

May
11
Sat
McMinnville Oregon Elijah Bristow day ride @ Elijah Bristow, Elijah Bristow State Park
May 11 @ 12:02 am – 1:02 am

Come, join us for a day ride in Dexter, Oregon at Elijah

Belfair, WA – Attending Working Equitation Clinic with Shelby Ahrens @ Anlan Cathal Ranch
May 11 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Deposit Fee of $100 is required to hold spot, due by midnight 5/4/2024, non-refundable.  PayPal to [email protected]

Remaining payment of $100 plus $10 haul-in fee can be paid upon arrival.

Auditors welcome at $20 each. Carpooling encouraged due to parking limitations.

Maximum trailer size is 3-horse slant.  No Shows will not be refunded. Bring your own lunch.

AM will cover basic dressage/flatwork foundation needed for WE and any discipline you ride. PM will cover select obstacles used in WE and proper way to execute them and how to link them together as when riding a course.

May
16
Thu
Spanaway, WA: Attending 2024 Cross State Ride @ Palouse to Cascades
May 16 – Jun 1 all-day

Please visit https://www.johnwaynetrailride.com/rideinformation to learn more about the 2024 Cross State Ride.

40SC Bev Court will have the roster.

May
18
Sat
Graham TX Trail Ride @ Linda Sears' place
May 18 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Please join us for a trail ride at Linda Sears’ place.  Potluck lunch to follow.  All are invited.

More details to follow

May
25
Sat
Graham TX Cowboy Church of Young County Ranch Horse & Roping Clinic @ Cowboy Church of Young County Arena
May 25 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Ranch Horse & Roping Clinic

Cost is $60 per rider, lunch included.

Ages 12 and up.

Limited to 12 participants in ranch horse, 12 in roping.

Use the QR code to sign up OR  register in advance here:   …https://forms.gle/qcCg4zW9ofs9zAy66
by May 17 deadline.
Jun
4
Tue
Graham TX Texas A&M Summer Horsemanship School @ Young County Arena-Outback
Jun 4 @ 8:00 am – Jun 5 @ 5:00 pm

Join us for 2 full days of instruction on your own horse. Ages 8 and up. Please call 940/549-0737 or 940/550-5042 for more information.

Jun
15
Sat
Belfair, WA Attending Michelle Fanning Ranch Riding and Reining Pattern Clinic @ Meridian Riding Club
Jun 15 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Michelle Fanning will teach ranch riding and reining patterns and how to better understand each maneuver found in these patterns.

Riders: $185      Non-refundable deposit of $85 due at time of registration

Auditors: $40

Snacks Provided

Jun
21
Fri
Spanaway, WA: Attending Buck Brannaman Clinic @ Washington Horsemen Tacoma Unit
Jun 21 – Jun 23 all-day

Contact [email protected] for roster information.

Jun
29
Sat
Belfair, WA Chapter Trail Ride in Tahuya State Forest @ Cathie May's home
Jun 29 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Be ready to ride out at 10:00 am.  Boots or shoes highly recommended for all horses.  Some logging gravel on the trail.

Trail is mostly flat and wide. Should be about 4 miles roundtrip.

Jul
13
Sat
Spanaway, WA: Attending ETS Froniter Obstacle Course @ Fronier Park
Jul 13 – Jul 14 all-day
Aug
2
Fri
Belfair, WA Attending Steve Rother Clinic in Silverdale @ Kitsap County Fairgrounds, Boand Arena
Aug 2 @ 9:00 am – Aug 4 @ 5:00 pm

Non-Member Clinic cost is $675, Rother Horsemanship membership cost is $505

Stall fee and arena fee are additional and separate

Belton SC cowgirls riding at Parker Bowie , Iva SC @ Parker Bowie Arena
Aug 2 @ 9:00 am – 11:30 am

Come ride with us before the heat sets in at Parker Bowie, Iva sc. Shorter ride due to weather. Bring plenty of water. Meet at arena at 9:00 AM.

Aug
9
Fri
Belfair, WA Attending Joel Conner Horsemanship Clinic @ Lazy K Stables
Aug 9 @ 9:00 am – Aug 11 @ 4:30 pm

Two classes: Groundwork or Riding  $450 each class or $800 for both classes for all 3 days

Deposit of $225 per class is required to reserve a space. Balance due at start of clinic.

Auditors: $30 per day, 15 & under are free

Groundwork class: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm         Riding class: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Indoor stalls or temporary 12×12 outdoor pens available. Daily haul-in available.

Sep
15
Sun
Spanaway WA Ranch Horse Clinic @ Woodbrook Stables
Sep 15 @ 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Ranch Horse classes including Ranch Pleasure, Ranch Rail, Ranch Riding with Angela Hoke Greenshields
We will work through the various ranch horse maneuvers and pick a few to work on based on the needs of the group.
Finally, we will ride a complete Ranch Riding pattern to put what we learned into practice.
Cost is $125 for cowgirls; $150 for others. Cash or checks only made payable to Lori Hadley. PM Lori for payment details. Haul in is included.
Must pay in advance. No refunds. Deadline for cowgirls is Sept. 5. Then any available spots will open to non-members.
September meeting will happen during the lunch break from 12:30 to 1:30.
Auditors are welcome for a $10 fee.
9:30 am- 12:30 pm
6 people
1:30- 4:30 pm
6 people
Nov
8
Fri
Belfair, WA Attending Joe Wolter Fall Clinic @ Lazy K Stables
Nov 8 @ 9:00 am – Nov 9 @ 4:00 pm

Two classes:  Morning groundwork/beginner to intermediate  and afternoon riding

$350 per class or $685 for both classes on both days

Auditors: $30 per day

Lunch provided for all riders and auditors

Nov
15
Fri
Belfair, WA Attending Steve Rother Clinic in Elma @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds
Nov 15 @ 9:00 am – Nov 17 @ 6:30 pm

Horse Teacher U member cost for clinic: $640  Sign up at www.HorseTeacherU.com

Non-Club member cost: $810

Spectator passes available: $100 for all 3 days