Calendar

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Feb
24
Sat
Newberg, OR – Hardy Creek Trail Ride @ Hardy Creek
Feb 24 @ 10:30 am – 3:00 pm

Come ride the Molalla Corridor Saturday, we’ll be meeting in the parking area at Hardy Creek Trail Head at 10:30am.

Franklin, NC – Chattahoochee-Oconee Nat’l Forest, Trail Ride @ Cannon Rd, parking, Chattahoochee Nat'l Forest
Feb 24 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

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.

*******: Directions: HWY 441 South towards Toccoa, turn left and then next left onto 17/365/123, go down to right light of HWY 184./123, then left just past Highway patrol station onto Hwy 184 go past Frady Branch’s main parking area about a mile to 2 miles and then we will turn right onto Cannon Rd and follow it down to end.
Call or text Tammy for info, directions, or questions 828-215-1059

 

Mar
1
Fri
Franklin, NC – Clemson Rodeo March 1st & 2nd @ T.Ed Garrison Arena
Mar 1 @ 8:00 pm – Mar 2 @ 11:30 pm

March 1st & 2nd, 8pm

Buy tickets online, link attached

20 dollars a ticket

Send a pic of yourself at rodeo to Tammy Stingone, Queen of the Franklin Chapter, 828-215-1059

26th Annual Easy Bend IPRA Spring Championship Rodeo Presented by Allan Quinn & EASY BEND RODEO CO

Join us for a night of EXCITEMENT and FUN for the entire FAMILY

IPRA World Championship Livestock and Contestants compete for their chance to qualify for a spot at the International Finals Rodeo!!

Pro Rodeo Funnyman of the year nominee and National Finals Rodeo Barrelman – Rockin’ Robbie Hodges!!

Trick Rider /Trick Shooter- Sophie Duch!

Mar
2
Sat
Franklin, NC – Frady Branch – Trail Ride @ Frady Branch Trail Head, Chattahoochee National Forest
Mar 2 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

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

Mar
7
Thu
Franklin, NC – Standing Indian Trail Ride @ Cannon Rd, parking, Chattahoochee Nat'l Forest
Mar 7 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

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

Mar
23
Sat
Columbia Basin, WA – 3rd Saturday Trail Ride @ WE Johnson Park
Mar 23 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Every 3rd Saturday Meet up at WE Johnson Park for a nice Ride.

 

Foot in Stirup at 10 am

Franklin, NC – Fants Grove, Butch Kennedy Trailhead @ Fants Grove
Mar 23 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Fants Grove, Clemson
Butch Kennedy Trailhead parking lot, behind arena
Meet at 8am at Chevron stateline, then head over to SC to Buck Kennedy Trailhead horse parking lot
Bring coggins
Bring drinks, lunch, snacks, & horsey treats
Mar
28
Thu
Franklin, NC – Cannon Rd Ride @ Cannon Rd, Chattahoochee National Forest
Mar 28 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

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.

Mar
30
Sat
Franklin, NC – Whetstone Day Ride @ Whetstone Rocky Gap, parking area
Mar 30 @ 10:30 am – 5:00 pm

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.

Mar
31
Sun
Franklin, NC – Willis Knob @ Earls Ford , Willis Knob
Mar 31 @ 10:30 am – 4:00 pm

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

Apr
4
Thu
Franklin, NC – Nantahala Natl Forest Big Indian Trail @ Nantahala Forest
Apr 4 @ 10:30 am – 6:30 pm

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

Apr
14
Sun
Franklin, NC – Albert Mntn @ Tsali Recreational Area
Apr 14 @ 10:30 am – 5:30 pm

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

Apr
20
Sat
Columbia Basin, WA – 3rd Saturday Trail Ride @ WE Johnson Park
Apr 20 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Every 3rd Saturday Meet up at WE Johnson Park for a nice Ride.

 

Foot in Stirup at 10 am

May
4
Sat
Columbia Basin, WA – May BMMO @ Madame Dorian @ Madame Dorian
May 4 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Mounted orienteering is one of the most challenging and exciting equestrian sports! It is similar to a treasure hunt that tests your horsemanship and map and compass skills.
Bring a compass, hit the trail with friends and enjoy the hunt!
No Alcohol, dogs or smoking are permitted horses and/mules must be at least 3 years of age
Contact: Heather Moorman: 509-947-7792
                 Kris Hand: 509-551-9884
                 Gary Westergard: 509-572-7452
                 Tawney Carrier 509-979-5314
May
10
Fri
Franklin, NC – FFA Macon Cnty – Bar W Rodeo Company @ Macon County Fair Grounds
May 10 @ 5:00 pm – May 11 @ 11:45 pm

May 10 -11th – Bar W Rodeo Company – Sponsored by the Macon County FFA Chapter – Two Full Nights of championship rodeo with bull riding, barrel racing, breakaway, broncos, and much more. The Macon County Horse Association is opening their concession stand for amazing pulled porked sandwiches and platters.  Bar W Rodeo is a local odeo company nestled right here in our Western Carolina Mountains. We hope everyone comes out to see amazing action and help raise funds for our local FFA and Horse Association

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

May
17
Fri
Franklin, NC – Secret waterfall Trail ride @ Cannon Rd, Chattahoochee National Forest
May 17 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

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.

 

May
18
Sat
Columbia Basin, WA – 3rd Saturday Trail Ride @ WE Johnson Park
May 18 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Every 3rd Saturday Meet up at WE Johnson Park for a nice Ride.

 

Foot in Stirup at 10 am

Columbia Basin, WA – Trail Ride @ WE Johnson Park
May 18 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

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.

May
22
Wed
Franklin, NC – Tsali Trail Ride – Right & Left Loops @ Tsali Recreational Area
May 22 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

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

May
25
Sat
Franklin, NC – Willis Knob @ Earls Ford , Willis Knob
May 25 @ 10:30 am – 6:00 pm

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

Jun
15
Sat
Columbia Basin, WA – 3rd Saturday Trail Ride @ WE Johnson Park
Jun 15 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Every 3rd Saturday Meet up at WE Johnson Park for a nice Ride.

 

Foot in Stirup at 10 am

Jun
21
Fri
Columbia Basin, WA – June BMMO @ Mt. Adams @ Mt Adams Horse Camp
Jun 21 @ 8:00 am – Jun 23 @ 4:00 pm
Mounted orienteering is one of the most challenging and exciting equestrian sports! It is similar to a treasure hunt that tests your horsemanship and map and compass skills.
Bring a compass, hit the trail with friends and enjoy the hunt!
No Alcohol, dogs or smoking are permitted horses and/mules must be at least 3 years of age
Contact: Karen Wilcox 509-301-5045
                 Jenny Orvis 509-308-8882
Jul
3
Wed
Columbia Basin, WA – Basin City Freedom Rodeo
Jul 3 @ 8:40 pm – Jul 5 @ 9:40 pm
5th Annual Basin City Freedom Rodeo 
July 3rd , 4th, 5th, 2024

PRCA Sanctioned rodeo  

 Rough Stock provided by Corey & Lange Stock Contractor 

Timed Event animals – Tygh Campbell

Rodeo Secretary – Trisha Stacy

Announcer – Al Parsons

Sound – Bar G ProRodeo Sound 

Videoboard – Montex

Bullfighters – Sean Peterson and Ryan Manning 

Clown – Zack Cook (Cookie)

Flag Team – Wrangler Girls

Photographer – Spirit of a Cowboy – David Thomas

National Anthem –

2024 Schedule of Events

July 3rd

1st Performance

July 4th

8:00 am – Slack 

2nd Performance

July 5th

8:00 am – Slack

3rd Performance

 

Information for competitors

Rodeo Competitors 

$102,000 money added! 
Rodeo Events:  Bareback, Saddle Bronc, Steer Wrestling, Bull Riding, Tie Down, Team Roping, Breakaway Roping, Barrel Racing,  

Basin City Freedom Rodeo results can be found by visiting the PRCA Results website. (https://www.prorodeo.com/result/2023/basin-city-freedom-rodeo/13059)  

Local Competitors  

There will be payouts for all local events.  All competitors must wear jeans, boots, and a long-sleeved shirt. Cow Milking competitors must wear a cowboy hat.  ALL COMPETITORS MUST SUBMIT A SIGNED LIABILITY FORM.  IF UNDER 18, THE FORM NEEDS TO BE FILLED OUT AND SIGNED BY AN ADULT. 

Events:   ​​

​* Wild Cow Milking – Adult teams of 3.  Cow is let out of the chute with a halter and rope on.  Team is given a bottle.  Have to get enough milk into it that a drop will let out into the judges hand. $100 per team. ​

* Mutton Bustin – Kids 4-6 years old and under 50 lbs get on a sheep and hold on for as long as they can! –  $35 

Jul
13
Sat
Columbia Basin, WA – July BMMO @ Balloon Tree, Tollgate @ Mt Adams Horse Camp
Jul 13 @ 8:00 am – Jul 14 @ 4:00 pm
Mounted orienteering is one of the most challenging and exciting equestrian sports! It is similar to a treasure hunt that tests your horsemanship and map and compass skills.
Bring a compass, hit the trail with friends and enjoy the hunt!
No Alcohol, dogs or smoking are permitted horses and/mules must be at least 3 years of age
Contact: Zenada Voss 509-956-8012
                Debbie Williams 509-386-6128
                Bethany Holmes 509-240-0989
Jul
20
Sat
Columbia Basin, WA – 3rd Saturday Trail Ride @ WE Johnson Park
Jul 20 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Every 3rd Saturday Meet up at WE Johnson Park for a nice Ride.

 

Foot in Stirup at 10 am

Jul
27
Sat
Columbia Basin, WA – July BMMO @ Target Meadows, Tollgate @ Mt Adams Horse Camp
Jul 27 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Mounted orienteering is one of the most challenging and exciting equestrian sports! It is similar to a treasure hunt that tests your horsemanship and map and compass skills.
Bring a compass, hit the trail with friends and enjoy the hunt!
No Alcohol, dogs or smoking are permitted horses and/mules must be at least 3 years of age
Contact: Tony Bland 541-861-9582
                Holly Futter 208-739-7110
Jul
28
Sun
Columbia Basin, WA – July BMMO @ Kendall Skyline, Tollgate @ Mt Adams Horse Camp
Jul 28 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Mounted orienteering is one of the most challenging and exciting equestrian sports! It is similar to a treasure hunt that tests your horsemanship and map and compass skills.
Bring a compass, hit the trail with friends and enjoy the hunt!
No Alcohol, dogs or smoking are permitted horses and/mules must be at least 3 years of age
Contact: Bobbette Ewing 509-961-1928
                Lana Bland 541-861-0067
Aug
7
Wed
Columbia Basin, WA – Farm – City Pro Rodeo
Aug 7 @ 9:00 am – Aug 10 @ 10:00 pm

Buying Tickets

Farm-City Pro Rodeo Box Office
541-564-8500

Farm-City Pro Rodeo Grounds has seating for nearly 8,000 spectators. Entry to the Umatilla County Fair is included with purchase of FCPR ticket. No entry to FCPR from Umatilla County Fair without rodeo tickets. Main parking lot at east entrance to FCPR grounds. Parking also available at any Umatilla County Fair Parking Lots.

Ticket Prices
  • General Seating…………………………….$ 17.00

  • Handicapped Seating…………………….$ 17.00

  • Child (Wednesday)………………………..$   5.00

  • Reserved Seating………………………….$ 20.00

Gold Buckle Catch Pen (Wait List)

$600.00 for New Memberships with a $250 Guest Pass available. Membership includes covered seating, refreshments and hors d’oeuvres, for each of the Farm-City Pro Rodeo nightly performances.

The Gold Buckle Catch Pen will be open one hour prior and one hour after the performances.

Call the FCPR Box Office 541-564-8500 with any questions.

Aug
10
Sat
Columbia Basin, WA – August BMMO @ TBD @ Mt Adams Horse Camp
Aug 10 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Mounted orienteering is one of the most challenging and exciting equestrian sports! It is similar to a treasure hunt that tests your horsemanship and map and compass skills.
Bring a compass, hit the trail with friends and enjoy the hunt!
No Alcohol, dogs or smoking are permitted horses and/mules must be at least 3 years of age
Contact: Tammy Zinter 541-861-0068
                Connie & Jerry Walker 541-938-6158
Aug
15
Thu
Columbia Basin, WA – Moses Lake Roundup @ Moses Lake Roundup
Aug 15 @ 9:30 am – Aug 17 @ 10:00 pm

Welcome to the Moses Lake Roundup

the Agri-Service Demo Derby

Tuesday, August 13th & Wednesday, August 14th, 2024

The Demo Derby is a Moses Lake phenomenon-the cars are sliding, spinning,
rolling, and of course CRASHING!  This event is guaranteed to provide hours of
entertainment for all ages.
– Driver Check-In starts at NOON
– Time Trials 5 – 6:30 PM (Tuesday only)
– Heat Races 7:00 PM

the Moses Lake Roundup

Thursday, Friday & Saturday, August 15th, 16th & 17th, 2024

Come and celebrate with us as we present the 81st Moses Lake Roundup Rodeo!

Before the first horse bucks at 7:30pm you will experience our special Pre-Show including Mutton
Bustin’ for kids. You can watch from our large beer garden if you are 21 and over or have dinner
and spirits in our Loadin’ Chute also 21 and over. Come early and get a FREE Rodeo T-Shirt at the
Blue Gate (opens at 5:30pm). Clowns, bull fighters and cowboys – – – Oh my!

**ALL DEMO AND RODEO TICKETS INCLUDE SAME DAY ENTRANCE TO THE GRANT CO. FAIR!!**

Aug
17
Sat
Columbia Basin, WA – Benton-Franklin Fair @ Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo
Aug 17 @ 8:00 am – Aug 24 @ 9:18 am

It’s Fair week!

17th Saturday Morning – Parade

17th Saturday Night – Demolition Derby

20th – 24th 7pm – Rodeo

20th – 24th 8am – Fair

 

Benton Franklin Fair & Rodeo

 

Aug
30
Fri
Columbia Basin, WA – Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days @ Walla Walla Fairgrounds & Event Center
Aug 30 @ 9:00 am – Sep 1 @ 10:00 pm

5 DAYS OF FAIR FUNThe 2024 Walla Walla Fair & Frontier Days begins on Wednesday, August 28th with the opening of the Fair and our headliner concert. Thursday brings more Fair fun with the always sold-out Demolition Derby! Friday kicks-off 3 action packed nights of PRCA Rodeo. Saturday is the annual Frontier Days Parade in downtown Walla Walla. Enjoy some of the daily entertainment, food, carnival, vendors, exhibits, concerts/dancing, games, Kids Farm Center and SO MUCH MORE!!

Oct
26
Sat
Columbia Basin, WA – October BMMO @ Chamna Natural Reserve @ Mt Adams Horse Camp
Oct 26 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Mounted orienteering is one of the most challenging and exciting equestrian sports! It is similar to a treasure hunt that tests your horsemanship and map and compass skills.
Bring a compass, hit the trail with friends and enjoy the hunt!
No Alcohol, dogs or smoking are permitted horses and/mules must be at least 3 years of age
Contact: Bethany Holmes 509-240-0989
                 Zenada Voss 509-956-8012
                 Cassandra Van Atta 509-863-9202
                 Jenny Knowles 509-520-7912