Calendar
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First annual Polk County, 4H summer horse tax sale
advisory committee and fundraisers to support the Polk county for equestrian
Time to start riding, cowgirls! We have a team for the 2024 Virtual Tevis Cup ! To get on the roster, we need your name, current 40SC member number and the bib number assigned to you through the sign up link below, in addition to the total mileage ridden. If you do not have a horse, you can also participate by walking/ running the 100 miles.
You can screen shot the app with your mileage, in addition to the sign up response with your bib number. There will be one roster for this event!
if you would like some support for your efforts, you are welcome to join the Benbrook Team! Team name “Fabulous Disasters” and the password is “Benbrook1”
https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=93635&mibextid=Zxz2cZ
Tickets sold at the door
Thursday presale 3 to 7 PM $10
Friday and Saturday 10 o’clock to 5 o’clock five dollars
everything from fine craft, jewelry, unique furniture, some vintage items, and lots of fun, rustic and rustic things for your home and garden, as well as snacks, food, coffee, and so much more
It’s time to get those TaTas checked out, cowgirls. If you are in our area, you can book through Texas Healthcare, or you can go to your favorite place. How do you get on the roster? Take a selfie and send it to us! This is a BYOB event for sure!
FW area can call 817-250-1811 or book online at https://www.texashealth.org/Health-and-Wellness/Women-and-Infants/Schedule-a-Screening-Mammogram
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
8am – 5pm – Western Artisan classes begin (pre-registration required)
*Click Location for Directions
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
Woods Ferry Recreational Area Day Ride
Meet at 9:30, ride out by 10:00.
TrailHead is easiest found by putting Buck’s Grave Road, Chester, SC in your GPS. You will take Woods Ferry Road to get to Buck’s Grave Rd. This will take you to the gravel road that goes to the trailhead. No restroom nor water at trailhead.
Located in western Chester County, lies within a beautiful wooded floodplain surrounded by upland pine woods and maturing hardwood forests. Some hills and a few rocky/rooty areas. Boots or shoes recommended.
Meet us for our Wednesday ride through the woods on beautiful Benbrook lake. We ride out at 11:00.
Come join us for our monthly meeting. We will be discussing upcoming events and making plans for Train Robber Ranch. Let Brittany know if you can make it 903-573-3213.
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.
Cowgirls will be attending the Douglas County Mounted Posse meeting. This is another equestrian group in the area, and we attend so we can also help support their efforts in the horse community here.
The 2nd Annual Mule Deer Days will take place at the SWEC on May 2-4, 2024. More information to follow.
Acton Rangers Gymkhana – some of our gals are riding well, come out and ride or cheer them on!
Let’s ride in beautiful NC. South Mountain Park has it all. you must reserve a horse stall separately in order to stay in equestrian camp. They have bedding, water, electric. showers. Miles of trails. Negative coggins required. Shoes or boots recommended. We’ll be meeting up with other chapter cowgirls too.
Please see link for information:
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They have assembled one of the best lineups of vintage, bespoke, handmade and antique dealers in the PNW! Mark your calendars, grab your buds and make a plan to join us for 2 1/2 days of shopping, food and fun on historic grounds in Turner, OR . Can’t wait to see you. www.thefarmhouseshow.com
Attending Bear Awareness Training #1- 5:30pm at the Frank B. Wise building in Fort Washakie. Stew and frybread will be served.
Please see details below.
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.
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
There will be activities on both Friday and Saturday: Great entertainment, delicious food, a kids section for play, and more!
We are grateful to the city of Breckenridge for supporting this event. It is thanks to this support that we are able to bring the community together for a weekend of entertainment and celebration. Let’s make this year’s Frontier Days the best one yet! Stay tuned for what is to come!
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See y’all May 3rd – 5th! 
NORTHEAST TEXAS RANCH HORSE ASSOCIATION!
Coming to an arena near you! There are categories for all levels of riders! Come out and try your hand at sorting.
**location subject to change**
Contact Belle Grider for more information (call 972-746-7159)
Farmersville Chapter will be attending the Ultimate Ranch Show offering: AQHA Versatility. APHA Ranch Classes, and ApHC Ranch Classes! Please join us to cheer on our individual Members as well as to audit and learn more about all classes. RV hookups are available. Contact them at 940-627-3949.
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
Saturday May 4th, 9am-4pm
Join us for lunch at one of our favorite lunch spots Hickory Street Cafe! Can’t wait to see y’all there!
Early , Texas POSTPONE due to rain ROP -Oak Academy
Helping young folks through positive introduction into horsemanship
Trail Trials hosted by ETI Corral 138 and 86, staged at Grace Ranch in Acton
Great show that has a little bit of everything from games to showmanship . Starts at 9 Am . If you don’t want to show but would like to help out we are always in need of volunteers to help . More details can be found on the Douglas County Mounted posse facebook page .
Early, Texas. Attending the Cowboy Capital MS Trail Ride
Gates open up at 7am
Ride Check in begins at : 8 am
Saddled Up and Ready at 8:45 am
Stay for lunch, auction, and drawing for hundred, riffle& Handgun raffle
tickets available for $10 each
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.
Tack Sale at OHC hope that ya’ll can come will be a lot of fun and lots of goodies to choose from.
One day, only spring tax sale at the Prairie complexe
Huge tack sale
Anything you are looking for you will find
Park is open 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Distance is about 2 hours’ hauling drive from Port Orchard area of SR 16. See Belfair, WA Chapter FB page or contact Chapter Queen Wendy Morrow for details on coordinating time for Cowgirls to go together.
Cost: $25 per horse/per day + $20 refundable Haul-in Fee per horse. All manure, straw/shavings, trash must be picked up and disposed of before leaving. Staff member will inspect your area and return the haul-in fee when clean.
Open ride – Full use of the Mountain Trail Park and outdoor arena. Free parking and stalls available.
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!
The Cabin Fever Run is produced by Genesis Parker & Megan Matsuura, two members of the Green River Chapter of 40 Something Cowgirls. The barrel races produced by thee two ladies are always well run, fun, family friendly, and a great time.
This race has $2000 added and is a 90% payback.
More information to be added as the event updated.
IF you have never seen old-time plowing down with horses or mules, OR even if you have, you DON’T want to miss this:
The Farm Fest & Plowing Competition is the largest plowing competition on the West Coast, with 20+ teams of draft horses and mules.
See demos and meet the teamsters. Join for a day of old-time farming fun at this year’s event with Pioneer Kids’ activities, tours of the museum and 1880’s Hutchcroft School, old-time music, food and more!
Admission is $8 for adults and free for kids under 12.
This event is put on by the Yamhill County Historical Society-Yamhill Valley Heritage Center.
Day of Fun & the Kentucky Derby:
Check in @ Free Expression Studio and get your mimosa and swag bag
They will provide a map to shop, sip & taste through historic Downtown Prosser. Watch the Kentucky Derby @ El Buen Gusto or Bills Speakeasy. There will be a prize for the best Derby Hat!
RSVP to : director@historicprosser.com
Come to this small farm and choose from a BIG variety of dahlia tubers!
They will be priced from $5 to $9 a tuber.
Please see event page for photos of available varieties and check out their Facebook page or Instagram for more updates @abundantacreflowerfarm
Join us at Lori’s house as we plant a tree as a memorial to her husband. We will swim after (weather permitting).
bring snacks to share and BYOB. Let’s get our tribe together to share this special event.
Come join us on May 4th at 2:00 at Dauset Trails. Will be a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon on our horses with our friends!
Queen Amber is hosting a Kentucky Derby Party!
This is the 150th Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve. It is the world’s Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports. And this year, the excitement is bigger than ever!
Finger Sandwiches and Mint Juleps will be served.
Dawn your Big Hat and your Brightest dress. Awards to the best hat and overall outfit.
RUN FOR THE ROSES Kentucky Derby party. Saturday, May 4th at 2:30.
This year is the 150th anniversary of the Derby and we’re going to celebrate with traditional big fancy hats and mint julips. The big race is at 5:45 but come early to watch the prelim races.
DON’T FORGET……MAKE THOSE HATS BIG AND SHOW THEM OFF AT THE PARTY!
This is a grown-up event. No young kids or pets please. Feel free to bring an appetizer if you’re inclined, or your favorite beverage.
This is at a private residence so please RSVP to get address. Kelly Lee 469-585-9325
** Moved to Potosi Live due to the storm.
Bring your big hats, ladies! We are crashing the Kentucky Derby watch party at the Peacock Patio Bar. They will offer a themed cocktail menu.
We will be attending this convention held at 7 Feathers casino in Canyonville . For more information and to purchase tickets see below
Order tickets: • PO Box 1706, Medford, OR 97501• (541) 772-7313 https://oregonhunters.org/2024-oha-state-convention
PLEASE NOTE LOCATION CHANGE! We have to move the ride this month only (we hope). Dutch Branch has had too much rain to park the trailers.
We ride out promptly at 10am!
Lunch after at 3 Parrots. Dutch treat.