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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
18
Thu
Estacada, OR – Monthly Meeting/Roundup @ New Lantern Chinese Restaurant
Jan 18 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Hey Ladies!  Join us for our monthly meeting at 6:30pm. Please wear your thinking caps. We want to come up with some camping ideas and hoping find some fun camping to do as a group. Dont forget to bring your $ bills to buy your raffle tickets for the drawing. tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5.  A free raffle ticket will be given to those that bring a guest (someone who hasnt attended one of our meetings before).

Hope to see you all there! Lets make 2024 a GREAT YEAR!

 

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

Monthly dinner at El Vaquero in Riverton.

Jan
27
Sat
Graham TX FWSSR Grand Entry @ Dickies Arena
Jan 27 @ 7:00 am – 11:30 am

Graham TX chapter is participating in the grand entry for the 11:00 am FWSSR rodeo performance.  We are allowed 5 trailer spaces for our participants.  Official parade gear, negative Coggins and health certificate required. Be ready for the police escort to the arena at 10:00 am.

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.

Graham TX Cowgirl Lunch @ Railhead Smokehouse
Jan 27 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us for lunch after the FWSSR grand entry! Meeting time is approximately 1:00 or as soon as we can get there after the grand entry.  All are welcome!

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
Graham TX Monthly Meeting @ Neri's on the Square
Feb 6 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join us for our monthly meeting!  We will visit, eat and make plans for future events.  Riders and non-riders are welcome!

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
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.

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
5
Tue
Graham TX Monthly Meeting @ Neri’s
Mar 5 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join us for our monthly meeting. We’ll eat, visit and plan events. All are welcome-riders and non-riders!

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
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.

Graham TX Young County Rodeo @ Young County Arena
Mar 21 @ 7:30 pm – Mar 23 @ 7:30 pm

Mark your calendars and get ready for rodeo action at its finest. March 21-23, 2024

 

Performances each night at 7:30!

Mar
23
Sat
Graham TX Petticoats on the Prairie @ Goree Expo center
Mar 23 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Let’s go shopping!
Shop with 75+ vendors of incredible vendors from all over Texas and beyond!
Vintage and Repurposed, Boutiques, Home Decor, Art, handmade goods, turquoise and sterling jewelry, furniture, antiques, gourmet foods and cool JUNK too! 3 FoOd TrUCKs on site!
We will meet at the north side of the courthouse in Graham to carpool to Coleman at 8 am!
Apr
2
Tue
Graham TX Monthly Meeting @ TBD
Apr 2 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join us for our monthly meeting!  We’ll eat, socialize and make plans for future events!

 

Riders and non-riders are welcome!

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
13
Sat
Graham TX Cowboy Church of Young County Playday @ Cowboy Church of Young County arena
Apr 13 @ 2:30 pm – 6:00 pm

6 events

Several age divisions -lead line thru adult

$5 per event or $25 for all 6

Sign up at 2:30

All ages and levels 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
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
Graham TX Dinner at The Bend @ The Bend
Apr 25 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join us for dinner and fellowship!  “Plus Ones” welcome!

Meet at the courthouse in Graham to carpool at 6 pm.

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.
Graham TX Mineral Wells Rodeo Parade
Apr 27 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

We will ride in the rodeo parade in Mineral Wells Saturday April 27. Wear pink parade gear, please.

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
4
Sat
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
6
Mon
Graham TX Monthly Meeting @ Linda's house
May 6 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Join us for our monthly meeting at Linda Sears’ home.

Carpool from courthouse in Graham at 5:45 if desired.

Bring finger foods/beverages.

We will set our calendar for the remainder of the year, so please bring your ideas for events!

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!

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
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!!

KINNEAR, WY Monthly Dinner @ Midvale Store
May 17 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Our monthly dinner will be at the Midvale Store at 6:30pm!

KINNEAR, WY Attending WY Outdoor Weekend Expo @ Lander Community Center
May 17 @ 8:09 pm – May 18 @ 9:09 pm

Attending WY Outdoor Weekend and Expo- at the Lander Community Center. 10th annual Wyoming Outdoor Weekend and Expo (WOW). Organized jointly by the Wyoming Game and Fish, Lander Office (WGFD), and the Lander Economic Development Association (LEDA), this signature event unites outdoor enthusiasts statewide and beyond in a celebration of Wyoming’s unparalleled natural splendor and rich outdoor legacy. More than a mere showcase of the latest outdoor gear and techniques, the WOW serves as a nexus for fostering community support and advocating for the intrinsic value of outdoor recreation, both for youths and adults. With an array of engaging activities, enlightening workshops, and reputable vendors, the Wyoming Outdoor Weekend and Expo epitomizes the quintessential essence of Wyoming’s majestic outdoors.

Keynote speaker Dr. Matt Rinella of the Hunt Quietly Movement will be in town Friday and Saturday. Don’t miss your opportunity to see his presentation and answer your questions!

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.

Graham TX Trail Ride @ Linda Sears' place
May 18 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Please join us for a trail ride at Linda Sears’ place.  Potluck lunch to follow.  All are invited.

More details to follow

Graham TX Cowboy Church of Young County Playday @ Cowboy Church of Young County Arena
May 18 @ 2:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Register online at https://www.cowboychurchccyc.com/ or in person from 2:30-3:30.
Concessions are available.
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!
Leadline-Seniors welcome!
$5 per event or $25 for all 6
Classic playday events plus 1 surprise event!