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May
4
Sat
Columbia Basin, WA – Springtime Open 2024 @ Franklin Count Saddle Club
May 4 @ 9:00 am – May 5 @ 5:00 pm

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!

 

Spring Time Open 2024 – Franklin County Saddle Club

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.

Columbia Basin, WA – Girl’s Derby Day @ Free Expression Studio
May 4 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

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

Benbrook TX – Tree Planting @ Casa de Darks
May 4 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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.

May
5
Sun
Benbrook TX -LOCATION CHANGE Monthly Trail Ride @ Cartwright Park
May 5 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

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.

Benbrook TX – Monthly Meeting @ 3 Parrots
May 5 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Dutch treat lunch and meeting. Join us at 3 Parrots and meet the gang!

May
7
Tue
Benbrook TX – Memorial Day Parade @ Hubbard High School
May 7 @ 8:12 pm – 9:12 pm

Come join us for a sweet small town parade! Modified parade attire- we will wear white shirts (button down) and red bandanas. Black saddle blankets and straw hats. Decorate your horse in red, white and blue. Meet by 10 am in the parking lot. Parade starts at 11.

May
8
Wed
Benbrook TX – attending The Cowgirl Gathering @ Cowtown Coliseum
May 8 @ 2:25 am – May 12 @ 3:25 am

Koi the National Cowgirl Museum for the world’s richest event in women’s rodeo. A schedule of events is available  online. This is an amazing event and has so many opportunities for women competitors!

To get on our roster, take a selfie and private message us! Let’s support our rodeo partners!

 

 

May
9
Thu
Benbrook TX-PRIVATE Event Chapter retreat @ Lazy TK Ranch
May 9 @ 3:30 pm – May 12 @ 4:30 pm

Annual chapter retreat to Lazy TK Ranch. Cost TBA. Limited space, please RSVP. Private event for our chapter.

May
11
Sat
Columbia Basin, WA – Walk Trot Triathlon @ Benton City Jr Fair & Rodeo
May 11 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Walk Trot Triathlon
Open to all level of riders.
This is a Buckle Series for 4 age Divisions in 3 shows
All proceeds benefit Benton Franklin 4-H
All equine enthusiast and guest are welcome to participate, watch or volunteer to help out.
Any questions or would like to sign up please send an
Email: [email protected]
Spanaway, WA: Monthly Meeting and Fun Ride
May 11 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Event being held at private residence. Please message us for locaiton. Location has arena and several acres of trailes. Plan for some fun arena games.

We’ll discuss upcoming events (Rodeo Parking, Weekend at Traci’s, and Beach Trip) at this meeting.

Hope to see you there.
May
16
Thu
Spanaway, WA: Attending 2024 Cross State Ride @ Palouse to Cascades
May 16 – Jun 1 all-day

Please visit https://www.johnwaynetrailride.com/rideinformation to learn more about the 2024 Cross State Ride.

40SC Bev Court will have the roster.

Columbia Basin, WA – May Monthly Chapter Roundup
May 16 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
40SC May Round Up
Time: 05:30pm for social / 6:30 – 7:30 to go over the agenda
May
17
Fri
Estacada, OR – Monthly Meeting @ Double Dragon Chinese Restaurant
May 17 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

It’s time to get together for some yummy food and GREAT Sisterhood!!!

Put on your thinking caps and lets talk about the adventures we would like to have with our ponies, or even maybe some without them.

There will be a raffle drawing sometime during the meeting; tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. Ya never know what you have the chance to win. Bring a “new” friend and get a free raffle ticket.

Hope to see ya there!!

May
18
Sat
Estacada, OR – Attending Extreme Trail Sports Obstacle Course and In Hand @ Tamarind Ranch LLC
May 18 @ 7:30 am – 4:00 pm

This is a day event put on by Extreme Trail Sports. Great for those new to the sport. Day rentals for stalls are available and should be reserved when you register but stalls will be paid for the day of the event.

ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:00pm, PST

Saturday Morning: In-Hand event obstacles are completed dismounted. You may be saddled, halters with leads are recommended. All non-riding equines are welcome to compete.

Saturday Afternoon: Obstacle Course is a mounted event in an area/field. A saddle (treeless included) and headstall with reins are required. All riding disciplines are welcome.

There is a variety of terrain throughout the property. The facility has gravel roads throughout. The arena has sand footing. The trails have dirt, mixed gravel, wooded area, and lots of trees.

FEES:

Obstacle Course: $24-$44

In Hand: $24-$44

Continental Breakfast: $5 donation

Lunch: $8 donation for beef chili and chicken enchilada chili with chips and drinks

In addition to the registration fee paid to ETS, a $10 facility fee will be collected the day of the event to support the ranch.

Awards:

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.

7:30-8:45 Arrival check-in; 8:00 Judge Meeting; 9:00 Rider Meeting; 10:00 First riders out on the In Hand Course; LUNCH after you ride-at your convenience; 12-1:15 Rider check-in for Mounted Obstacle Course; Awards; 1:30 Rider Meeting; 2:00 First riders out on Mounted Obstacle Course; Awards.

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.

Benbrook, TX -Saturday Ride Location Change @ Trinity River Trail FTW Stockyards
May 18 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

We ride out at 11:00 weather permitting.  Lunch after at Cooper BBQ.  This is a very easy trail.

Benbrook,TX Lunch Location Change @ Cooper Barbeque
May 18 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Lunch and meet and greet after the ride.

Benbrook TX – “Ten in Texas” Movie @ TCU Music Center
May 18 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

This is a special screening of the “Ten in Texas” movie which benefits the National Cowgirl Museum.

For additional information and to purchase tickets, visit http:/

See you there!

May
19
Sun
Benbrook, TX -Trail Ride NEW DATE @ High Hope Ranch
May 19 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Come ride this beautiful Ranch in Glen Rose and explore the amazing Twin Falls Trail.  It is magical.

May
22
Wed
Benbrook, TX Wednesday Ride @ Mineral Wells State Park
May 22 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Come and join us for our Wednesday ride at Mineral Wells State Park just EAST of downtown Mineral Wells.  Not Weatherford, 180 & 71.  We ride out at 10:00.  Cost is $7.00 per person. Must have coggins. They will check! Hope to see you there.

May
23
Thu
Benbrook TX- Cowgirl Connection @ National Cowgirl Museum
May 23 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Join us at our favorite museum as we hear from another inductee at the museum. Light bites. RSVP to the museum if you are a member. [email protected]

May
25
Sat
Benbrook, TX Saturday Ride @ Wyatt Ranch
May 25 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Have your Coggins.  This trail is a little rocky and we get to cross the river.  Very pretty.  Come join us.  We ride out at 10:00. $20 per rider

May
26
Sun
Estacada, OR – Milo McIver State Park Trail Ride @ Milo McIver State Park
May 26 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Let’s get together at Milo McIver State Park and ride the trails. Plan to meet at the park at 11:00.

Day use fee is $5, unless you have a State Park Pass. Feel free to pack a lunch and we can eat and visit before heading back home.

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!

 

Thermopolis, WY Hot Springs County Barrel Racing @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
May 26 @ 11:00 am

Exhibitions start at 11:00am.

Benbrook, TX Game Night @ Judy Greenway Residence
May 26 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Game night at Judy’s place!  Bring your $1 dollar bills for LCR.  & a few bucks to tip the cook.  BYOB Let’s party!  Yeehaw!

May
27
Mon
Benbrook TX- Memorial Day Parade @ Hubbard HS
May 27 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Come join us for a true small town parade! We will be in modified parade attire-

white button down

straw hats

red bandannas

black saddle blanket

Decorate your horse in red white and blue! Parade starts at 11.

Estacada, OR – Willamette Mission State Park Trail Ride @ Willamette Mission State Park
May 27 @ 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Let’s meet up and ride the trails. Plan to meet at the park at 12:00.

Day use fee is $5, unless you have an annual park pass.

Feel free to pack a lunch and we can eat and visit before heading home.

HOPE TO SEE YA THERE!!

May
30
Thu
STEPHENVILLE TX – MONTHLY ROUND UP MEETING @ Hard 8 BBQ
May 30 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Monthly meeting. 50/50 raffle

May
31
Fri
Benbrook TX – Rutledge Patient Trail Ride @ Holiday Park
May 31 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Come join us as we assist Rutledge clients enjoy the benefits of equine therapy. We will not be riding, but will be assisting young adults who are undergoing cancer treatments. Whether riding the trails or grooming horses, we need cowgirls there to help.

Patients will book through Rutledge at the direction of their medical advisers.

Jun
1
Sat
Columbia Basin, WA – Summerfest 2024 2 day WSH Open Horse Show @ Franklin Count Saddle Club
Jun 1 – Jun 2 all-day

Summerfest was started in 1990 and continues a 33-year tradition! Come finish out the FCSC Show Series strong by showing at this 2-day, 2-judge show in Pasco, Washington. Check out the details on our Show Schedule page.

 

Summerfest 2024 2 Day WSH Open Horse Show – Franklin County Saddle Club

Estacada, OR – Cowgirl Breakfast @ The Old Mill Saloon
Jun 1 @ 8:00 am – 9:30 am

LET’S GATHER AND VISIT AND HAVE BREAKFAST!! MEET AT THE OLD MILL SALOON AT 8 am.

Spanaway, WA: Roy Rodeo Parking @ Roy Pioneer Rodeo
Jun 1 @ 9:00 am – Jun 2 @ 1:30 pm
Our chapter is helping with parking on Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2nd. We need a minimum of 6 people each day (on horse or on foot). This is a rain or shine commitment. If you commit to helping, please follow through. Parkers need to be ready to go by 9 AM each day. The rodeo gates open at noon and the show starts at 1:30 both days. This will be a small fundraiser for our chapter. Each parker will recieve a ticket for entry to the rodeo and ticket for lunch.
All 40SC members are requested to wear a 40SC shirt. If you don’t have a 40SC shirt, a pink shirt will do.
Inviting our neighboring chapters to help.
Camping is available if folks would prefer to camp for the weekend.
Estacada, OR -Attending Summer Tack Sale @ Peggy Boyer
Jun 1 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Event by Peggy Boyer and Laura Boileau.

Summer Horse Tack Sale. LOTS of Western and English saddles, tons of bridles, reins, bits, saddle pads, and tons more! Unique vintage tack items too.

Several vendors attending.

LETS GO CHECK IT OUT!! NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU WILL FIND THAT YOU MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO LIVE WITHOUT!!

Benbrook TX – PCSP Parade @ PCSP Parade Start
Jun 1 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Come join us as we kick off the Frontier Days Rodeo!

modified parade attire- Pink shirts and straw hat or helmet. Polo wraps . Parade starts at 6:30. Line up at 6 pm

Jun
2
Sun
Benbrook TX -LOCATION CHANGE Monthly Trail Ride @ Cartwright Park
Jun 2 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

LOCATION CHANGE due to rain! We hope to be back at Dutch Branch in July! We ride out promptly at 10am!
Lose to downtown Weatherford.

Lunch after at 3 Parrots. Dutch treat.

Benbrook TX – Monthly Meeting @ 3 Parrots
Jun 2 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Dutch treat lunch and meeting. Join us at 3 Parrots and meet the gang!

Jun
4
Tue
Benbrook TX – PRCA Rodeo @ PCSP Rodeo Grounds
Jun 4 @ 5:13 pm – Jun 8 @ 6:13 pm

Great hometown Rodeo . Very family friendly. Take a selfie and message us to get added to the roster.

 

Tickets available at
http://PCSP.net

Jun
5
Wed
Benbrook, TX Wednesday Ride @ Cartwright Park
Jun 5 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Ride starts at 10:00 AM.  There is water and a restroom.  You will turn left BEFORE the park gates, you will see an abandoned guard shack on the left.  See you there!

Benbrook, TX Lunch @ Skinny's Hamburgers
Jun 5 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

We ride out at 10:00 Rails to Trails on Cartwright Pk Rd IN Weatherford.  Lunch afterwards at Skinny’s Hamburgers

Jun
8
Sat
Columbia Basin, WA – Camp and Cinch Craft Weekend Clinic @ Flying Horseshoe Ranch
Jun 8 – Jun 9 all-day

Camp and Cinch Craft Weekend Clinic – DEPOSIT – Flying Horseshoe Ranch, WA – June, 8-9 2024

$100.00

Camp and Cinch Craft Weekend Clinic at the Flying Horseshoe Ranch

Cinch Clinic and Horse Camp Weekend  – $100 SEAT RESERVATION & DEPOSIT

Class Description:

Get ready to saddle up for an unforgettable weekend of equestrian enjoyment, craftsmanship, and outdoor camaraderie! Join us for a weekend retreat where you’ll spend your mornings crafting custom cinches and your afternoons exploring picturesque trails on horseback. It’s a perfect fusion of creativity, horsemanship, and the great outdoors.

Cinch Crafting Mornings – Start the day by channeling your inner artisan. We will guide you through the art of cinch making – from selecting materials to mastering design work. With our patient guidance, you’ll create a cinch that’s not only functional but also a reflection of your unique style. As you craft, you’ll bond with fellow enthusiasts, sharing stories and laughter as you weave and mold materials into a piece of equine art.

This basic cinch-making clinic covers a comprehensive range of topics, including:

  • Cinch Materials: Exploring natural versus synthetic options
  • Determining Cinch Size: Understanding how conformation affects cinch width and length
  • Knots to Know: Essential knot techniques
  • Cordage Length: Mastering the correct measurements
  • Building the Cinch: Step-by-step construction process
  • Details & Design Work: Adding personalized touches
  • After Build Care: Maintaining your cinch’s quality
  • Resources: Discovering where to find materials for future cinch-making projects

This introductory cinch class focuses primarily on straight cinches. The techniques you learn can be applied to create custom straight cinches, breast collars, belts, hat bands, key chains, and more. Mastering the skills required to make a straight cinch is a prerequisite for more advanced builds like roper and English-style cinches.

You’ll also take home all the tools needed to create a cinch – Loom – Instruction Booklet –  5-piece tool kit.

Not only will you have the opportunity to learn new skills and techniques, but you’ll also be able to connect with other creative individuals and share your experiences and ideas. Seats are limited, so secure your spot today!

Fees: 

Class fee: $350. To reserve your spot, a $100 non-refundable deposit is required. The remaining class fee of $250 will be collected during clinic check-in.

In the unlikely event that WE cancel the clinic, all participants will receive a refund for their deposit. Please note that the fee does not include camping or meals.

Camping and horse stall fees will be handled by the Flying Horseshoe Ranch https://flyinghorseshoeranch.com/index.html

Penny Blackburn – (509) 674-2366 [email protected]

Contact:

[email protected]

Benbrook, TX Trail Ride @ Holiday Park
Jun 8 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

We ride out at 10:00 AM  There is water for the horses and there is a restroom.  Nowhere to swim on this ride.

Jun
9
Sun
Benbrook TX -Cowgirl Party @ M’s House
Jun 9 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

We are having a Botox party! Snacks provided, but BYOB. Botox price depend on what you want done. You can come and talk to Dr. Smith and Shasta and decide. Bring your checkbook!

Don’t want Botox? Come and hang out with us! It’s a party!

Jun
12
Wed
Benbrook, TX Wednesday Ride @ Rocky Creek Park North
Jun 12 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 am

We Ride out at 10 AM No restroom but there is water for the horses and if the lake has gone down maybe we will be able to swim.  Bring a snack.  See you there

Jun
14
Fri
Thermopolis WY Parade Practice @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Jun 14 @ 1:07 am

We will meet at the fairgrounds and ride over to the parade lineup area and around some of the side streets to get the horses used to riding around town.

Thermopolis WY Parade Practice @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Jun 14 @ 6:30 pm

We will meet at the fairgrounds and ride over to the parade lineup area and around some of the side streets to get the horses used to riding around town.

Jun
15
Sat
Columbia Basin, WA – Steve Rother Camp 40 SOMETHING COWGIRLS ONLY CAMP @ Horse Creek Ranch
Jun 15 @ 8:00 am – Jun 19 @ 5:00 pm

FUN AND EDUCATIONAL Come join us at Horse Creek Ranch for a complete immersion into horsemanship. Our fun and educational camps are a learning event of a lifetime.

Located in NE Washington, about 1.5 hrs. NW of Spokane; Horse Creek Ranch is nestled in a picturesque spot only minutes from the Columbia River.

While here, Steve will lead you to a higher level of understanding and communication with your horse, and the things that you learn during your stay will enable you to go home with the tools you need to have a better equine partner.

YOU WILL LEARN: *Common mistakes of both the horse and rider. *How to think from a horse’s point of view. *What to do when your horse does the unexpected. *How to accomplish incredible things with your horse. *Key exercises to unlock your horse’s potential. *Exercises to correct your horse’s bad habits. *Confidence to overcome fears. *Tools to keep your horse calm, curious, and respectful. *Feel and timing to increase your horse’s try. *And much more.

 

5-Day 40 Something Cowgirl Camp – Rother Horsemanship (schoolofhorse.com)

Benbrook, TX Trail Ride @ Six O Ranch
Jun 15 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

We ride out at 10:00 AM.   There is a lake swim in the middle of the ride for all of those who want to cool off.  Bring a snack and plenty of water.  See you there!

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