Calendar

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Jan
20
Sat
Prineville OR Monthly meeting and Gourd Art craft day @ K bar D Ranch
Jan 20 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Meet from noon to 1:00 for brief business discussion/sack lunch.

1:00-4:oo will be craft time.  Blank gourds will be supplied along with availability of some paints and drilling/cutting/sanding tools.  Do a little research beforehand and come prepared with a design in mind.  Several design books are available to help with ideas.

Feb
24
Sat
Prineville OR Monthly meeting and Hell-hat craft day @ K bar D Ranch
Feb 24 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Regular monthly meeting at noon, bring a sack lunch.

Crafting from 1:00-4:00pm.  HELLHAT day!!!  Start gathering your supplies (helmet, brim, hatband).  It is so much more fun making these if you have a group of crazy cowgirls sharing tips on construction,

Mar
23
Sat
Prineville OR Monthly meeting and craft day @ K bar D Ranch
Mar 23 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Regular monthly meeting/sack lunch noon to 1:00

Tentative craft for the day will be Horseshoe art…..embellish with wire, feathers, beads

Apr
12
Fri
Prineville, OR Grizzly Mountain Endurance and Trail Ride @ Miller Ranch
Apr 12 @ 9:00 am – Apr 13 @ 5:00 pm

Large meadow for parking big rigs.  Trails are mixed high desert, two-track and cow trails with a few sections of volcanic rock. Gentle roling elevation changes.  AERC organized endurance ride (fees are dependent on distance: 25, 55, 75) with a 10 mile introductory trail ride.

Jul
23
Tue
Prineville Meet and greet/meeting at the Patio Taphouse @ Patio Taphouse
Jul 23 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Social gathering, guests and public welcome.   Music and adult beverages available.  A great way to cool off after our weeks of unbearably hot weather, chat with our cowgirl sisters, and make plans for when/where our next trails rides will happen.

Aug
9
Fri
Prineville Liberty & Bridleless Clinic @ Wallace Ranch
Aug 9 – Aug 11 all-day

3-day liberty and bridleless clinic provided by Gamilah Unbridled and Modern-Day Horsemanship.  Is is their only clinic on the West Coast this year (were just in Canada and Texas).  If it is too late to sign up with your horse for the 3 days, they do offer auditing for $35/day.

*if you are unfamiliar with Gamilah Unbridled, it was a journey cross country and documnted on FB.  Patrick rode his Arabian mare bridleless (and she was a rock star even in city traffic) to bring awareness to his charity for underprivileged kids…..and kinder treatment for our horses.

Sep
6
Fri
Prineville FIESTA 2024 @ Wasco County Fairgrounds
Sep 6 – Sep 8 all-day

Hosted by Fiesta & Cowboy Gathering, A weekend of ranch style, big loop scored roping, stockhorse competition, dutch oven cooking, and so much more!!

Sep
14
Sat
Prineville Road trip to Cowboy Dinner Tree @ Cowboy Dinner Tree (restaurant)
Sep 14 @ 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm

We have all been wanting to do this for several years and finally decided to set a date.  Dinner is served at 6:00, costs $45 CASH.  We plan to leave Prineville at 4:00 for the 2 hour drive down to Silver Lake.  Looking forward to enjoying the famous food that they serve.

Sep
21
Sat
Prineville Clippity Clop to Snip’em Off @ Cow Camp
Sep 21 – Sep 22 all-day

Annual trail ride fundraiser by Equine Community Resources to provide lost cost gelding assistance.  This event is our most fun ride of the year.  Beautiful/stunning views!!

Saturday is a 10-mile obstacle trail challenge with awesome prizes.  Sunday is an easy fun poker ride with many  more prizes.

BBQ  and raffles available both days.

Oct
17
Thu
Prineville, OR 2024 RAM Columbia River Circuit Finals Rodeo (PRCA) @ Deschutes County Fairgrounds and Expo Center
Oct 17 @ 5:30 pm – Oct 19 @ 10:30 pm

Best rodeo of the year as all the finalist meet and compete for year end awards.  Our cowgirls try to go this every year since we live so close, but I remember many fun road trips with other 40SC groups when I lived in the valley.  You don’t want to miss this one.

Oct
25
Fri
Prineville,OR October Monthly Chapter Mtg @ K bar D Ranch
Oct 25 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Celebrating the arrival and Fall, and a touch of Halloween, this month’s gathering will be focusing on plans for the holidays.  Anyone is welcome to attend the meeting and get acquainted with our cowgirls.

Oct
26
Sat
Prineville Halloween Trail/Costume Challlenge @ Deschutes County Sheriff's Posse trail course
Oct 26 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

The public is invited to come play on the posse’s trail course with prizes for the best costume (awarded at NOON).

Divisions:  12 and under, 1-17, and 18+    Top costume in each division wins $50!

Register at the clubhouse as you enter the property and signn a waiver before unloading your horse.  Potable water and restrooms are available, but bring your own chair and food.