Calendar

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Jan
2
Tue
KINNEAR, WY Attending BCH Meeting @ Hudson Town Hall
Jan 2 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join us for our monthly meeting to discuss trail maintenance, upcoming events, and trail rides!

Jan
6
Sat
KINNEAR, WY Attending CSSHA Clinic 3 @ CWC Rustler Ag & Equine Complex
Jan 6 @ 9:00 am – Jan 7 @ 10:00 am

Ranch roping breakaway clinic and Practice. $40 per day or $55 for both days. Sunday there is a jackpot in the afternoon for $20.

Jan
12
Fri
KINNEAR, WY Rendezvous Meeting
Jan 12 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

This is a planning meeting for the Back Country Horsemen State Rendezvous being hosted by the Wind River chapter. Please contact us for the address.

Jan
13
Sat
Big Spring TX First Ride of the Year…. @ Moss Lake
Jan 13 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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

Jan
18
Thu
KINNEAR, WY Monthly Dinner @ El Vaquero
Jan 18 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Monthly dinner at El Vaquero in Riverton.

Jan
23
Tue
Big Spring TX Monthly Round-Up
Jan 23 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Come join us for our monthly gathering,  we will discuss past events and plan future adventures.  Location is yet to be determined, but will be decided soon.  All are welcome

Jan
27
Sat
KINNEAR, WY Attending Ranch Horse Versatility Series #3 @ Central WY College Arena
Jan 27 @ 9:00 am – Jan 28 @ 3:00 pm

CWC  will be hosting practice sessions on each Saturday before the show on Sunday. Youth and adult divisions include Ranch Trail, Ranch Riding, Reining, and Working Cow Horse. Competitors can enter one class or all classes in their division and have a chance to win Ranch Horse All Around Awards.

Big Spring TX Ride at Little Sister Ashelys @ Little Sister Ashley Luces House
Jan 27 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

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

Feb
1
Thu
Big Spring TX Attending Grand Opening @ VA Hospital
Feb 1 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Come out  and join in on the celebration at the VA Hospital in Big Spring.  The new community center on the VA campus is done and we were invited to attend.  All Cowgirls are welcome.  Pink button down shirts please… Hats optional as we will be inside.

Feb
3
Sat
KINNEAR, WY Attending CSSHA Clinic 4 @ CWC Rustler Ag & Equine Complex
Feb 3 @ 9:00 am – Feb 4 @ 10:00 am

Team Sorting clinic and Practice. $40 per day or $55 for both days. Sunday there is a jackpot in the afternoon for $20.

Feb
6
Tue
KINNEAR, WY Attending BCH Meeting @ Hudson Town Hall
Feb 6 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

The Wind River Back Country Horsemen are having their monthly chapter meeting. Come learn about trail clearing projects, the state rendezvous, trail rides, and upcoming events!

Feb
7
Wed
Big Spring TX Tattoo Day @ Mom and Pops Tattoo Shop
Feb 7 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Come on over to the tattoo shop and get some ink done.  We will have several Cowgirls coming in for new tattoos as well as some touch-ups..  All are welcome…

Feb
11
Sun
KINNEAR, WY LOTRA Cattle Practice @ LOTRA
Feb 11 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

CSSHA holds Sunday afternoon practices with cattle twice a month at Lander’s LOTRA indoor arena this winter. Take advantage of practicing with cattle and a CowTrac flag for herdwork and cow horse experience from 1:00-4:00 Sunday afternoons on the Sundays listed below. (Sorry, but no roping.) If you are a member of LOTRA and CSSHA, the practice is free. If you are not a member of the LOTRA arena, it’s only $30 per person for all afternoon! (No practice if it’s zero degrees or lower on that day!) Annual LOTRA arena memberships are available at https://lotra.org.

Contact Paula McCormick, [email protected], 307-851-1126 or Nancy Williams, 307-760-5101 [email protected] for more information.

January 21 & 28 (NEW), 2024

February 11 & 25, 2024  

March 10 & 24, 2024 

Feb
14
Wed
Big Spring TX Valentine Bingo at the VA @ VA Hospital
Feb 14 @ 11:30 am – 2:00 pm

Come join in on the fun at the VA with some bingo and a Valentines Day Party…. All are welcome.  We will meet up and decorate before the guys get there for bingo.  Pink button downs please…. All are welcome… Contact Terri for all the details…

Feb
16
Fri
Big Spring TX Ride at San Angelo State Park @ San Angelo State Park, North Concho area
Feb 16 @ 3:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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.

Feb
17
Sat
KINNEAR, WY Attending Ranch Horse Versatility Series #4 @ Central WY College Arena
Feb 17 @ 9:00 am – Feb 18 @ 3:00 pm

CWC  will be hosting practice sessions on each Saturday before the show on Sunday. Youth and adult divisions include Ranch Trail, Ranch Riding, Reining, and Working Cow Horse. Competitors can enter one class or all classes in their division and have a chance to win Ranch Horse All Around Awards.

Feb
20
Tue
Big Spring TX Monthly Round Up @ Dragon China Buffet
Feb 20 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Come join us for some good food and great company.  We will discuss past events and plan future adventures.  All are welcome…

Feb
24
Sat
Big Spring TX Attending Annual Coggins Clinic @ Howard County Youth Horseman Arena
Feb 24 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

It’s that time of year… Coggins and vaccines will be offered.  Come out and help support the Howard County Youth Horseman Club… Please call or text 806-786-7122 and reserve a spot…  All are encouraged and welcomed..

KINNEAR, WY Anniversary and Awards Party @ Riverton Country Club
Feb 24 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

This is also our monthly meeting. 6pm at the Riverton Country Club. I will announce our chapter awards and there will be raffles and silent auctions. We choose from menu items for dinner and everyone is responsible for paying for their own meals.  Please RSVP to Marillyn by February 18th. You are welcome to bring family and friends!

Mar
2
Sat
Big Spring TX Attending Annual Gem and Mineral Show @ Howard County Fair Barns
Mar 2 @ 9:00 am – Mar 3 @ 5:00 pm

Come on out to the 55th Annual Gem and Mineral Show… Always a great time.  Vendors, food, and lots of amazing rocks… Fun for the whole family.. All are welcome.. Just take a picture of you there and send it to Terri….

Mar
5
Tue
KINNEAR, WY Attending BCH Meeting @ Hudson Town Hall
Mar 5 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

The Wind River Back Country Horsemen are having their monthly chapter meeting. Come learn about trail clearing projects, the state rendezvous, trail rides, and upcoming events!

Mar
8
Fri
Big Spring TX Attending Rattlesnake Round-Up @ Nolan County Coliseum
Mar 8 @ 7:00 am – Mar 10 @ 5:00 pm

Come join us at the 66th Annual Worlds Largest Rattlesnake Round-up…  Even if you don’t like snakes, it’s always a great weekend.  All kinds of information about the nasty death noodles, but also, all kinds of vendors and food… Again, a fun, informative family weekend… All are welcome…If you go, just take a picture of you there and send it to Terri….

Mar
14
Thu
Big Spring TX Horse Day at the VA @ VA Hospital
Mar 14 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Calling all Cowgirls, We are bringing our horses to the VA hospital for some outside  therapy for our favorite group of veterans.  If you are interested, please only bring a CALM horse…  The horses will be groomed, walked out and loved on, no riding.  ALL Cowgirls are encouraged to join us, especially if you are not bringing a horse, we need hands on the ground.. Please wear pink button downs, hats optional…We will park in the back west end parking lot…

Mar
16
Sat
Big Spring TX Pasture Ride at Little Sisters @ Ashley Luces House
Mar 16 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

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…

KINNEAR, WY Birthday Party @ Midvale Store/Hilltop Bar
Mar 16 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Come out to celebrate Marillyn’s birthday! Dinner at Midvale Station (6pm) and then Disco party at hilltop Lounge!

Mar
19
Tue
Big Spring TX Monthly Round Up @ Cowgirl Tammys House
Mar 19 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Come join us for our monthly meeting at Cowgirl Tammys house.  We will discuss past events and plan future adventures.  Cowgirl Tammy is gonna cook dinner, so please feel free to bring a beverage and or a dessert… All are welcome

Mar
21
Thu
KINNEAR, WY Monthly Dinner @ Ichiban Japanese Restaurant
Mar 21 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Monthly dinner at Ichiban Japanese Restaurant in Riverton.

Mar
23
Sat
Big Spring TX Ride at Moss Lake @ Moss Lake
Mar 23 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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

Mar
30
Sat
Big Spring Tx Attending Sorting Series
Mar 30 @ 9:00 am – 9:15 am

Come out and join in on the fun at the start of this sorting series for 2024… Text entries available the Friday before the event from 8am-6pm… Series runs from from March thru August. Finals in August.  Pays 1st-3rd places.  20$ per run. Pick and draws up to 8 runs.  Open and novice classes and youth will be available if enough riders.  Prizes at the finals: 1st Open-saddle, 2nd Open-buckle, 3rd Open-breast collar.  1st Novice-buckle, 2nd Novice-buckle, 3rd Novice-breast collar..  All are welcome

Big Spring TX Ride at Cowgirl Karlas House @ Cowgirl Karlas House
Mar 30 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Come out and join us at Cowgirl Karlas house… Practice obstacles in the arena, or go for a trail ride, or both… Please bring your favorite beverage…  All are welcome..

Apr
2
Tue
KINNEAR, WY Attending BCH Meeting @ Hudson Town Hall
Apr 2 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

The Wind River Back Country Horsemen are having their monthly chapter meeting. Come learn about trail clearing projects, the state rendezvous, trail rides, and upcoming events!

Apr
12
Fri
Big Spring TX Weekend in San Angelo @ San Angelo State Park, North Concho Area
Apr 12 @ 12:00 pm – Apr 14 @ 12:00 pm

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..

Apr
18
Thu
KINNEAR, WY Monthly Dinner @ Thai Chef
Apr 18 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Monthly dinner at Thai Chef Restaurant in Riverton.

Apr
20
Sat
KINNEAR, WY Annual Easter Egg Hunt @ Marillyn's House
Apr 20 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Meet up at Marillyn’s house at noon and then we ride at 1pm.  We go on a trail ride to find hidden ribbons that you turn in for an Easter basket. Some ribbons may get you an additional prize or an “upgraded” Easter basket!!! Marillyn will have some snacks and beverages (of course, there will be jello shots and peeps shots!!!!!) It is $25 per participant to help cover some of the cost of the Easter basket items.  (You get a basket with more than $25 in value.)  This is just a fun ride and day, not an extensive trail ride. You basically ride until you find a ribbon or as long as you want. We then go to my neighbor’s house and he feeds us. I will have a “new” place to ride this year. Woohoo! Please RSVP to Marillyn by March 30th so she can have enough baskets prepared. Feel free to bring prospective members, family, or friends! “Rain date” make-up ride will be April 20th.

Apr
21
Sun
KINNEAR, WY Attending Ranch Horse Clinic @ Rustler Ag Complex/CWC
Apr 21 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Attending Ranch Horse Clinic– 9am-4pm at the Rustler Ag Complex (CWC Arena). $200, includes lunch. Contact Caitlan Thorne at 307-855-2287 for more info or to register.

Apr
23
Tue
Big Spring Monthly Roundup @ EJs Cotton Pickin' Dive
Apr 23 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Come out and join us for good food and great company as we talk about past events and plan future adventures..  All are welcome

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!

KINNEAR, WY Attending Spring Horse Health Clinic @ Western Skies RV and Equine Park
Apr 27 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Join us at Western Skies RV & Equine Park for a day to pamper your horses! We have vendors from across the area offering veterinary services, training, farrier services, and much more. We’ll have stalls for your horses, food for you, and lots of fresh air and big skies to enjoy on a spring Saturday!
Full details are available at https://www.westernskieswyoming.com/fairsignup2024, where you can also get contact information for our various vendors to make appointments for your horses for the day of the event.
Apr
30
Tue
KINNEAR, WY Attending Line Dancing @ Riverton Elks Lodge BPOE 1693
Apr 30 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Line dancing lessons from 7-7:30pm. Dancing from 7:30-8:30pm. Free, but there will be a tip jar to help the teacher with fuel costs.

May
1
Wed
KINNEAR, WY Attending Bear Awareness Training 1 @ Wyoming Indian Tech Center
May 1 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Attending Bear Awareness Training #1- 5:30pm at the Wyoming Indian Tech Center. 638 Blue Sky Hwy in Ethete. Stew and frybread will be served.

May
2
Thu
KINNEAR, WY Attending Bear Awareness Training 2 @ Frank B. Wise Building
May 2 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Attending Bear Awareness Training #1- 5:30pm at the Frank B. Wise building in Fort Washakie. Stew and frybread will be served.

KINNEAR, WY Attending Orienteering Navigation Workshop @ Wild Iris Outdoor Sports
May 2 @ 6:30 pm – May 5 @ 12:50 pm

Attending Orienteering Navigation Workshop at Wild Iris. Thursday, May 2 from 6:30-8pm and Sunday, May 5 from 9:30-11am (Repeat of May 2 workshop) Free but will need to sign up at Wild Iris.

KINNEAR, WY Attending Wyoming’s Wild Horses @ Lander Pioneer Museum
May 2 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Attending Wyoming’s Wild Horses- Join us for this illustrated talk on wild horses, their history, impact and significance. Free and open to the public – starts at 6:30 PM at the Pioneer Museum in Lander. Part of the Wyoming Community Bank Speaker Series

May
5
Sun
KINNEAR, WY Pet Supply Drive @ Marillyn's House
May 5 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Swing over to Marillyn’s house- drop off your donation and have a margarita!

 

At our last meeting, we talked about doing a pet supply drive and/or donations for the surrounding animal non-profit organizations.  I will put a supply list of items below. If you prefer that your donation items go to a specific rescue, let me know. My plan was to collect items for Friends of Yola’s but I am open to donating things to other organizations.
If you would like to make a monetary donation via paypal, please take a screenshot or email me your receipt so that I can add you to the roster. I have put together a list of non-profit rescues with their Paypal info. I would like to collect items by May 5th.
Paypal:
**Yola’s- Yola and Boogy Fund on paypal
**Pet Partners (feral cat program in Carbon County)- Pet Partners of Carbon County on paypal
**Wyoming Mustang Association- Wyoming Mustang Association on Paypal
**Lander Pet Connection- Lander Pet Connection on paypal
**PAWS- Paws 4 Life Animal League on paypal
Supply List:
Dog food
Puppy food
Crates/kennels preferably the plastic kind in medium, large, or XL
Bleach
Collars and leashes- medium or large
Puppy pads
2 gallon flat back buckets (for dog water in outdoor kennels)
Dog treats
Marrow bones (Filled) made in USA
Stainless steel bowls
May
10
Fri
KINNEAR, WY Attending Cody Horse Sale @ Downtown Cody, WY
May 10 @ 3:51 pm – May 11 @ 4:51 pm

Attending the Cody Horse Sale- Event preview on Friday and the auction is on Saturday.

May
25
Sat
KINNEAR, WY Attending Wind River Super Trail
May 25 @ 8:00 am – May 26 @ 4:00 pm

Attending Wind River Super Trail- Schooling lesson slots on Saturday ($35 per spot pre-registration, $40 per spot day of); Show classes on Sunday ($30 per spot pre-registration, $35 per spot day of.) Contact Ike Lynn for more info. [email protected]

Jun
1
Sat
KINNEAR, WY Confidence Course @ D & D Livestock
Jun 1 @ 9:00 am – Jun 2 @ 4:00 pm

Confidence Course- D & D Livestock. 9am-4pm. 136 Two valley Rd., Riverton. $400 (current cowgirls get a 10% discount). See sagebrushtraining.com for more info.

KINNEAR, WY Confidence Course @ D & DLivestock
Jun 1 @ 9:00 am – Jun 2 @ 4:00 pm

Confidence Course- D & D Livestock. 9am-4pm. 136 Two valley Rd., Riverton. $400 (current cowgirls get a 10% discount). See sagebrushtraining.com for more info.

Jun
22
Sat
KINNEAR, WY Colt Confidence Course @ D & DLivestock
Jun 22 @ 9:00 am – Jun 23 @ 4:00 pm

Colt Confidence Course- This is a groundwork clinic. D & D Livestock. 9am-4pm. 136 Two valley Rd., Riverton. $400 (current cowgirls get a 10% discount). See sagebrushtraining.com for more info.

Jul
11
Thu
Big Spring TX Riding at Gillespie Ranch @ Gillespie Ranch
Jul 11 @ 12:00 pm – Jul 15 @ 4:00 pm

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…