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Feb
7
Wed
Belton SC Cowgirls are Line Dancing in Westminster SC @ Waters Cafe
Feb 7 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Want to learn to line dance? Join some cowgirls at the Water’s Cafe Wednesday mornings at 10:30.

Evening classes available too 5:30 pm. with Shay Wood.

Estacada, OR – Attending Estacada Moose Lodge Bingo @ Estacada Moose Lodge
Feb 7 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

LET’S GO SUPPORT THE MOOSE LODGE AND PLAY SOME BINGO!

The lodge opens at 6:00 to claim your seats for Bingo. Bingo starts at 6:30- you DO NOT have to be a lodge member to play Bingo.

Food and beverages are also available for purchase.

The cost is $20 for 7 games of 9 cards each for straight Bingo.

During the break, they will run a 50/50 and do Queen of Hearts. Everyone can play the 50/50 but only members can play the Queen of Hearts.

You must play all first 7 games to play the Blackout at the end. The cost to play Blackout is $5 for 12 cards.

For specific questions, feel free to contact the Moose Lodge at 503-630-3333

OR I can answer general questions, Dawn 503-522-2450

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
16
Fri
Estacada, OR – Monthly Roundup-Meeting @ Time Travelers Brewing
Feb 16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

It’s time to come together, have dinner, and discuss the fun things we want to do as a group.

Bring some cash for the raffle tickets for the drawing; ya never know what you might get!

Please bring all your AMAZING ideas of events that we can join in on with or without our horses. The sky is the limit!

HOPE TO SEE YA ALL THERE AT 6:30!! OH AND FEEL FREE TO BRING A FRIEND!!

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.

Belton SC Having a Chili Ride in Bradley SC @ Fell Hunt Camp
Feb 17 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Cowgirls we’re going to ride Saturday at Fell Hunt Camp, 1369 Cedar Springs Rd, Bradley, SC.  You can start either at the Fell camp or from Toni Vonruden’s house 181 Tuck Rd, Bradley SC., at the top of the trail. Camp if you like, primitive. 10$. We will have a chili dinner at Toni”s when we arrive there. If you’re leaving from campground, be ready to ride at 11am. Toni will lead the group starting from her place to the camp to meet up and ride back to her house. Negative coggins required. Please contact Toni for a head count. (715) 896 1842 or Libby

Feb
18
Sun
McMinnville OR Valentine’s Day, right @ Debbi Dreinser
Feb 18 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

We will be having a delayed Valentine’s Day ride at Debbie Diesner.
Bring your favorite snacks and enjoy after the ride
Wear something red and be surprised

Feb
19
Mon
McMinnville OR Valentine’s Day, right @ Debbi Dreinser
Feb 19 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

We will be having a delayed Valentine’s Day ride at Debbie Diesner.
Bring your favorite snacks and enjoy after the ride
Wear something red and be surprised

Feb
24
Sat
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
1
Fri
McMinnville OR Attending gigantic garage sale at the farm @ The Willows Branch Horse
Mar 1 @ 9:00 am – Mar 2 @ 10:00 am

It is springtime and they are ready for a giant garage sale at the farm. There is something for everyone Friday 9 AM Saturday 9 AM

Plenty of parking and easy access off highway 22

Come down for a meet and greet with some of the rescues. Always bring your camera for fun. Farm photos
All proceeds go towards the upkeep and maintenance of the rescue

 

Belton SC attending BCH Obstacle Ride Meeting at Croft Park @ Croft State Park,
Mar 1 @ 3:59 pm – Mar 3 @ 4:59 pm

Cowgirls we’re joining the Back Country Horsemen for a fun annual meeting, obstacle course, prizes, camping. Sign up for lunch with the BCH. $40.00 if paid by Feb 15. $50 after. Reserve campsite through Croft Park. Contact [email protected]. Negative coggins required.

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
15
Fri
Estacada, OR – Monthly Roundup – Meeting @ Fir Valley Pour House
Mar 15 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

It’s time to come together, have dinner, and discuss the fun things we want to do as a group.

Bring some cash for the raffle tickets for the drawing; ya never know what you might get!

Please bring all your AMAZING ideas of events that we can join in on with or without our horses. The sky is the limit!

HOPE TO SEE YA ALL THERE AT 6:30!! OH AND FEEL FREE TO BRING A FRIEND!!

Mar
16
Sat
Estacada, OR – Attending Clackamas County 4-H Tack and Bake Sale @ Clackamas County Fair & Event Center
Mar 16 @ 8:00 am – 1:30 pm

Come support the Clackamas County 4-H Tack and Bake Sale!!

$1 admission and $5 parking; CASH ONLY

New and Used Horse Related Items! YOU DONT WANT TO MISS OUT ON THE TONS OF VENDORS AND ITEMS AVAILABLE!!

If you miss signing the roster with us, please take a picture of yourself at the event and send it to me!

Let’s make this a great day!!

 

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
18
Mon
McMinnville OR Valentine’s Day, right @ Debbi Dreinser
Mar 18 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

We will be having a delayed Valentine’s Day ride at Debbie Diesner.
Bring your favorite snacks and enjoy after the ride
Wear something red and be surprised

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
22
Fri
McMinnville Fund Day Friday @ The By-Pass
Mar 22 @ 6:00 pm – Mar 24 @ 9:00 pm

Dinner at 6:00

Dancing at 7:00

karaoke at 8:00

Mar
23
Sat
Belton SC two day clinic with Carl Bledsoe @ Double J Arena Pendleton, SC @ Double J Arena
Mar 23 – Mar 24 all-day

Please join the Belton 40sc and Rusty Riders for a two-day biometrics Horse clinic instructed by Carl Bledsoe.

Camping is available at the arena with stalls. No refunds. Must reserve. 15 spots. or Audit .  See Belton 40SC page for details.

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!

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
5
Fri
Belton SC cowgirls going to Caney Mountain Arkansas @ Caney Mountain Horse camp
Apr 5 – Apr 9 all-day

We’re going to see the eclipse! Best spot in US for viewing. Come camp, ride, and enjoy . There are cabins, rooms, campsites available. primitive camping. Showers, water available. Call campground for reservations.

Apr
6
Sat
McMinnville OR Attending Trotting in to Summer @ Polk Couty Fairgrounds
Apr 6 @ 9:00 am – Jun 1 @ 9:43 pm

First annual Polk County, 4H summer horse tax sale
advisory committee and fundraisers to support the Polk county for equestrian

Apr
10
Wed
Belton SC Trail ride/Camp with LCSC at Wagoner SC @ Shulls Camp
Apr 10 – Apr 14 all-day

Come join the Laurens Club memorial for Mr Shull, spring ride. Primitive camping, generators allowed. Steak dinner on Saturday night with entertainment. Sandy road trails mostly. Come as Elizabeth Bigham’s guest for 25$. Please contact Libby (864) 9081717 before April 5th to reserve dinner. We’ll have a chili cook off Friday night.  T shirts available to buy at camp. Pens or high lines for horses. Negative coggins required.

Apr
11
Thu
McMinnville Oregon round up meeting @ Westside Pacific family restaurant
Apr 11 @ 6:00 pm – 6:00 pm

we will be meeting at the old Ferrell restaurant in Oregon now called Westside Pacific family restaurant.
Susie and I tried out the food and it was delicious and reasonably price

come join us for good food awesome friend and a lively meeting

Apr
15
Mon
McMinnville OR Valentine’s Day, right @ Debbi Dreinser
Apr 15 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

We will be having a delayed Valentine’s Day ride at Debbie Diesner.
Bring your favorite snacks and enjoy after the ride
Wear something red and be surprised

Apr
16
Tue
McMinnville OR Cyrus horse camp @ Cyrus horse camp
Apr 16 @ 11:55 pm – Apr 20 @ 12:55 am

no reservations needed first come first serve
Great riding at Cyrus horse camp. No reservations are needed.
Come enjoy some awesome Cowgirls.

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
19
Fri
Estacada, OR – Monthly Meeting @ Sabor Latino Mexican Restaurant
Apr 19 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Come on out and join us for some yummy food and great conversation. This is the time to plan some great summer fun with our ponies!

Raffle prize drawing: tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5.

Hope to see ya there!!

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
25
Thu
McMinnville OR Sisters Shopping
Apr 25 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am

This is our yearly shopping trip to Sisters

We will be meeting at Cindy Martin’s to car pool at 8:00 SHARP

 

 

McMinnville OR Attending blackberry Junction Spring show @ Albany fair and Expo
Apr 25 @ 10:00 am – May 4 @ 6:00 pm

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

Apr
26
Fri
Belton SC cowgirls Joining BCHSC at Whetstone Camp Walhalla SC @ Whetstone Camp
Apr 26 – Apr 28 all-day

Join the BCHSC group for guided trail rides, BBQ dinner Saturday, and breakfast Sunday morning. Lets support this wonderful group that keeps our trails clear and safe! 

 

Apr
27
Sat
Belton SC Bitting and Fitting Clinic @ JandA Stables
Apr 27 all-day

This one day clinic will be headed up by Martha Peddicord at JandA Stables in Donalds SC. She will go over how different bits work in horses mouth, choosing the best bit for you and your horse, how to balance your saddle to improve your comfort and safety. Guarantee your spot by paying in advance-call Eileen Hofstatter 864-378-1597 $45.00. No horses. Bring lunch and a chair.

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
Belton SC Camping at South Mountain State Park @ South Mountain State Park
May 2 – May 5 all-day

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.

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
4
Sat
McMinnville OR Attending Oregon Horse Center Tack Sale @ Oregon Horse Center
May 4 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

One day, only spring tax sale at the Prairie  complexe

McMinnville OR Attending Oregon Horse Center Tack Sale @ Oregon Horse Center
May 4 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am

Huge tack sale

Anything you are looking for you will find

Estacada, OR -Attending Farm Fest @ Yamhill County Historical Society-Yamhill County Heritage Center
May 4 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

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.

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
7
Tue
KINNEAR, WY Attending BCH Meeting @ Hudson Town Hall
May 7 @ 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!

McMinnville, Oregon, Mildred Kanipe @ Mildred Knaipe
May 7 @ 11:59 pm – May 10 @ 12:59 am

Reservations are needed
Come join us for some great trails

May
9
Thu
Belton SC having a Roundup @ Southern Smoke BBq
May 9 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Lets get together and make some new plans ! Great BBq! Buy your own dinner. Meet at 630pm.