Calendar
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Come out and join us for our first ride of the year. Moss Lake has trails for all level of riders. One of our favorite go to places to ride. If weather is permitting. All are welcome
Come out and ride with us as we explore Little Sister Ashleys half section. Bring your own beverages and snacks… Weather permitting. All are welcome
Come out and join us as we ride at another one of our favorite places. Trails for all levels of riders… Will have a pot luck dinner on Saturday. Weather permitting… All are welcome.
Come ride the Molalla Corridor Saturday, we’ll be meeting in the parking area at Hardy Creek Trail Head at 10:30am.
Trail ride at the back side of Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, exploring new areas and trails. Lady Splipper and Lake Russell trails are nestled amongst the beautiful foothills of Northeast Georgia. Meeting at the end of the road of Cannon Rd, which is just past Frady Branch Equine main trail parking.
Day trail ride at Frady Branch – Chattahoochee National Forest, Toccoa, Ga. – 14.5 miles of trails and four separate loops to explore. Meet at the trailhead parking area at 10 am. There is a
$ 5-a-day use fee which you can buy a yearly pass from USDA Forest Service. Bring lunch, snacks, and drinks. See ya on the trail
Meet at Hurricane Creek Parking Area at 10am, and we will ride out up Hurrican Creek or to Albert Mountain. Bring plenty of drinks, snacks, luft, and horsey treats. Standing Indian National FOrest is off Hwy 64 Between Franklin and Hayesville. Contact Tammy for any questions
Come join us as we explore more of Little Sister Ashleys property. Please bring a sack lunch or snacks and your favorite beverage… All are welcome…
Every 3rd Saturday Meet up at WE Johnson Park for a nice Ride.
Foot in Stirup at 10 am
Fants Grove, ClemsonButch Kennedy Trailhead parking lot, behind arena
Come out and join us at one of our favorite spots to ride. Trails available for all level of riders… Weather should cooperate, so ride out at noon. Please feel free to bring a snack or lunch and your favorite beverage… All are welcome
Day trail ride off Cannon Rd & FR 92E- Chattahoochee National Forest, Toccoa, Ga. – meet at 10am, saddle up and head out exploring the endless trails, waterfalls, and forest roads. Bring lunch, snacks, and water. Dogs allowed in this area. Trails are easy and shoes not needed here.
Meet at Whetstone parking area at 10:30, we’ll saddle up ride out to Adeline and possibly cross river if super low, if not we’ll make loop and go out through Spring house, climb the ridge and head back to parking area. 5 to 6 hr ride so bring food, lunch, snacks, and a lot of water. Trails are easy to moderate in difficulty.
Call or message me or Lynda Palmet for info.
Meet at Whetstone Parking lot at 10:30, we’ll cross the river at Earls Ford into Georgia and ride entire big loop on Georgia side. We’ll follow river trail from Adeline and back down to Earls for crossing back over river back into South Carolina and back to parking area. Bring tons of snacks, lunch, and water. Shoes recommended on Ga side, trails are easy to moderate difficulty.
Call me or Lynda for Info
Meet at Hurricane Creek Parking Area at 10am, and we will ride out across creek jump on Big Indian Trail. Bring your chainsaws and hand saws. This will be first ride since winter storms. Bring saddles with water and food.
Nantahala National Forest is off Hwy 64 Between Franklin and Hayesville. Contact Tammy for any questions
Come out and join us at San Angelo State Park before the heat gets here… Trails for all level of riders. Bring your favorite dish for Saturday night pot luck dinner… All are welcome..
First schooling show of the year to be offered by the Franklin County Saddle Club. Check out our show schedule page for show bill and entry forms to be uploaded after final approval from Show Committee in January
2024 FCSC Schooling Show – Franklin County Saddle Club
2024 SCHOOLING SHOWS
2801 N. Road 60, Pasco, Washington
First schooling show of the year to be offered by the Franklin County Saddle Club. Check out our show schedule page for show bill and entry forms to be uploaded after final approval from Show Committee in January.
Meet at Hurricane Creek campground – we will ride up to Albert Mountain.Bring lunch, snack and drinks, don’t forget bring collapsible bowl & water for dogs & horses. Trail dogs allowed, easy to moderate trail because of altitude changes. Footing firm packed old forest road
Every 3rd Saturday Meet up at WE Johnson Park for a nice Ride.
Foot in Stirup at 10 am
Macon County Horse Association Spring Fun Show. 10 a.m. at Fairgrounds. There will be all the normal fun show activities plus speed events. Come out and play with your horses and challenge yourself with these fun games. There will be a concession stand with food & drinks so remember to bring cash. I would suggest lawn chairs, coolers with water & drink, snacks, and plenty of stuffed hay bags. You can even bring pop-up shade tents.. contact me or Lynda for info and/or directions. If you need a ride and pick up your horse let us know.
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
8am – 5pm – Western Artisan classes begin (pre-registration required)
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Thursday, May 2, 2024
Friday, May 3, 2024
9 am – Trade Show Opens (Main Hall of Convention Center)
9 am – Stock Dog Demonstration – Derek Westover (Grass West of Pavilion)
10 am – Preview of Western Select Ranch Horses, Ranch Horse
Competition & Preview Working Stock Dogs, Stock Dog
Championship (Pavilion)
12 pm – 3 pm – Western Artistry Live Contests (Main Hall of Convention Center)
5 pm – Pavilion Doors open
6:30 pm – Ranch Rodeo/Stock Saddle Bronc – Round 1 (Pavilion)
7 pm – Convention Center Closes
Saturday, May 4, 2024
8 am – Doors open and Concessions open
9 am – Trade Show & Western Artistry Show & Sale
9 am – Stock Dog Demonstration – Derek Westover (Grass West of Pavilion)
10 am – Preview Working Stock Dogs & Select Ranch Horses;
Ranch Horse & Working Stock Dog Championship (Pavilion)
11 am – PCB BBQ Challenge Beer Garden & Food Open
11 am – Ticket Sales for PCB BBQ Challenge People’s Choice on sale
2:30 pm – Opening ceremony, pledge of allegiance, Pre-auction
Awards, introductions, and scholarship presentation, Legacy award
3 pm – Western Select Ranch Horse and Working Stock Dog Sale
Auction begins – Intro Champion Horse and Dog – pictures
5 pm – Pavilion doors open, tickets on sale at door
5 pm – PCB Buckaroo BBQ awards presentation (East Parking Lot)
6:30 pm – Ranch Rodeo & Stock Saddle Bronc-Round 2 (Pavilion)
9 pm – Band
ABOUT THE VENUE
Umatilla Sage Riders is conveniently located on Hwy 395 near Hermiston, Oregon close to the majestic Columbia River and the site of the Lewis and Clark Trail. Umatilla Sage Riders has a clubhouse, arena and trail course on site. Dry camping is available and you may bring your own pen or containment system.
The clubhouse kitchen will be open for light breakfast items and lunch.
A potluck is planned for Saturday evening.
EVENT DETAILS
Friday evening will be a fun Extreme Cowboy Trail Challenge sponsored by Umatilla Sage Riders. It will be set up so everyone will enjoy the competition. This is not an Equine Trail Sports event and scores will not go towards National or Regional events.
Saturday 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.
Sunday In Hand (IH) – a dismounted event in an arena/field, halter and lead rope preferred. All equines welcome – any size, breed, and age.
Sunday 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
Arena sand, rocks, grass. Barefoot friendly .
MEALS
Friday evening on your own.
Saturday light breakfast items lunch and beverages available for purchase at clubhouse
Saturday evening bring a dish to share. Potluck will be in the clubhouse
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!
Weekend High Point awards for each bracket.
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. There will be a $10 a day haul in fee for anyone not camping.
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Friday evening will be a fun Extreme Cowboy Trail Challenge sponsored by Umatilla Sage Riders. It will be set up as a 4D race with a jackpot prize.
A WSH “B” show and the first of the 2024 FCSC Shows. A two-day show that will put the best equine and human partner to the test. This is a 48 year tradition and we look forward to seeing you again this year!
Meet on the entrance road, at the old field parking area just before horse camp, past the day parking area. we’ll ride the entire big loop out to the river and follow the river down to Earl’s
Ford river crossing area then return up to FR to parking area. Bring tons of snacks, lunch, and water. Shoes recommended on Ga side, trails are easy to moderate difficulty.
Call me or Lynda for Info
Franklin cowgirls meet at Ingles in Clayton at 9am, and Georgia & SC Cowgirls meet at 10:30 at forest 92E – come in on Cannon Road off Hwy 80 turn right on first forest road on right go down turn around on loop and line up heading outward for pairking,
Secret Waterfall trail is outside the borders of the Chattahoochee – Oconee National Forest on private land which they allow hiking and horse back riding out to enjoy the beautiful beach and waterfall. We have to pack in our lunch and drinks, and pack them back out. We wil have lunch and a picnic, play in the water and swim with our horses, so bring a sheet to put down to place your tack on it to avoid getting covered in sand. Bring shorts and bathing suits and water shoes. Dogs are allowed on these trails. Also bring horse snacks and doggie snacks.
Every 3rd Saturday Meet up at WE Johnson Park for a nice Ride.
Foot in Stirup at 10 am
Please join us for a monthly ride. This ride will happen every 3rd Saturday of every month. We are in no hurry and on no schedule no agenda.
Meet at day parking area and ride out to Adeline or Earl’s Ford and then weave through the trails on South Carolina Side and return to parking area in the afternoon. Bring food, snacks, and plenty of water to drink. Trail dogs allowed on the trails
Tsali Recreational Arena – Trail Ride Right and Left Loops. Remember you have to pay for daily parking online or in an envelope at the Kiosk. Bring plenty of snacks and water for a full day of fun and riding. Meet at large parking area at boat ramp. You can bring trail dogs to Tsali
Come join us for a great place to ride. The canyon offers trails for all levels. You will need to call and make your reservations…. There are hook ups, pens, nice public bath house, dump station, and places for primitive camping…
Summerfest was started in 1990 and continues a 33-year tradition! Come finish out the FCSC Show Series strong by showing at this 2-day, 2-judge show in Pasco, Washington. Check out the details on our Show Schedule page.
Summerfest 2024 2 Day WSH Open Horse Show – Franklin County Saddle Club
You have to preregister for the St Paul Trail Ride, you can do that at the attached link.
Come ride along the Willamette River and through St Paul’s countryside rain or shine. Riders will be led by the St Paul Rodeo’s Royal Court through the Willamette Valley farmlands
7:30am-10:30am – St Paul Rodeo Trail Ride breakfast served in the Tack Room. Follow attached link to purchase tickets for breakfast.
Before 9:30am – All horse trailers must arrive to St Paul Rodeo grounds. NO trailers allowed to enter parking lot after 9:30am.
9:45am – Riders gather on horseback in warm-up arena located in parking lot.
10:00am – Trail Ride promptly begins
noon – BBQ lunch begins, hosted by the St Paul Jaycees, for participants after the Trail Ride.
All participants must sign up ahead of time. Parking lot on Rodeo Grounds will be open for trailer parking. Riders, please check in at the Rodeo entry office and pick up a back number before the ride. Experienced riders on safe horses are welcome. Ride covers approximately 8 miles and takes 2-3 hours.
registration available here:
https://www.stpaulrodeo.com/p/events/trailride
GSMNP – Meet at the paved parking area before the tunnel parking area at 10 am. Must have yearly or daily GSMNP parking pass. We will ride out White Oak and connect up to Bear Creek Trail, ride to the top and intersect with Welch Ridge trail, eat lunch, and either follow around to Forney Creek or return down Bear Creek. Bring plenty of water, food, and horsey snacks. No trail dogs allowed
Meet at parking area at 10 am. Make sure you have GSMNP parking sticker or pay online for day parking. Bring snacks, lunch & plenty to drive . We’ll spend the day enjoying the many trails within the park
Every 3rd Saturday Meet up at WE Johnson Park for a nice Ride.
Foot in Stirup at 10 am
Meet at Hurricane Creek Parking Area at 10am, and we will ride out across creek jump on Big Indian Trail. Bring your chainsaws and hand saws. This will be first ride since winter storms. Bring saddles with water and food.
Nantahala National Forest is off Hwy 64 Between Franklin and Hayesville. Contact Tammy for any questions
Tsali Recreational Arena – Trail Ride Right and Left Loops. Remember you have to pay for daily parking online or in an envelope at the Kiosk. Bring plenty of snacks and water for a full day of fun and riding. Meet at large parking area at boat ramp. You can bring trail dogs to Tsali
Macon County Horse Association Spring Fun Show. 10 a.m. at Fairgrounds. There will be all the normal fun show activities plus speed events. Come out and play with your horses and challenge yourself with these fun games. There will be a concession stand with food & drinks so remember to bring cash. I would suggest lawn chairs, coolers with water & drink, snacks, and plenty of stuffed hay bags. You can even bring pop-up shade tents.. contact me or Lynda for info and/or directions. If you need a ride and pick up your horse let us know.
Meet at Tow String parking Area – Requires a day parking pass or a yearly pass for the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. We will ride out Bradley Creek, cross the creek/steel bridge and head up to Cabin Flats Primitive Horse Camp. Some may go on up to reach the top of 5600+ft to the junction of the Appalachian trail to go out on the rock outcropping of Charlie’s Bunion; it is one of the most spectacular views in the park. The trail is challenging and requires a slow and steady pace. Bring saddle bags with plenty of food, water, and snacks. The Cabin Flats group can enjoy a beautiful meadow alongside the creek to enjoy lunch before heading back out. The Charlie’s Bunion trip is roughly a 21.5 mile round trip distance, and the cabin flats distance is about 13 to 15 miles round trip. Recommend shows on all four hooves. No trail dogs allowed in GSMNP
Come join our chapter at the amazing Gillespie Ranch in New Mexico. This is a true working cattle ranch sitting on 30,000 acres in the Lincoln Nation Forrest. There are limited spots available, so make reservations as soon as possible. Full hook ups with covered stalls. Yes, it’s in July, but bring a sweater or hoodie, you are in some higher elevations… Trails for all levels of riders…. All Cowgirls are welcome…
Every 3rd Saturday Meet up at WE Johnson Park for a nice Ride.
Foot in Stirup at 10 am