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2024 Labor Day Weekend Schedule
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24
5:00 p.m. | Ellensburg Rodeo Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony – More details coming
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28
10:00 a.m. | WestStar Best of the Best Roping in partnership with the Ellensburg Rodeo
7:00 p.m. | Ellensburg Rodeo Hoedown in the Downtown – corner of 4th and Pearl, FREE for all ages
THURSDAY, AUGUST 29
7:00 a.m. | Slack (first go of timed events)
10:00 a.m. | Kittitas County Fair opens
12:00 p.m. | Carnival and Midway Rides open
8:00 p.m. | Rockin’ the Chutes Concert
10:00 p.m. | Kittitas County Fair closes
FRIDAY, AUGUST 30
9:00 a.m. | Slack (second go of timed events)
10:00 a.m. | Kittitas County Fair opens
12:00 p.m. | Carnival and Midway Rides open
6:45 p.m. | Ellensburg Rodeo – Patriot Night (approximately 3 hours in length)
11:00 p.m. | Kittitas County Fair closes
SATURDAY, AUGUST 31
7:00 a.m. | Pancake Breakfast (University Way & Ruby – Grocery Outlet parking lot)
Cost is approximately $10.00 per person
9:30 a.m. | Western Parade (downtown)
10:00 a.m. | Kittitas County Fair opens
12:00 p.m. | Carnival and Midway Rides open
12:45 p.m. | Ellensburg Rodeo (approximately 3 hours in length)
8:00 p.m. | PRCA Xtreme Bulls Presented by Wrangler (approximately 2 hours in length)
11:00 p.m. | Kittitas County Fair closes
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 1
9:00 a.m. | Cowboy Church – Located in Section KK (NE Arena) – Open to public
10:00 a.m. | Kittitas County Fair opens
11:45 a.m. | Ellensburg Rodeo – Tough Enough to Wear Pink (approximately 3 hours in length)
12:00 p.m. | Carnival and Midway Rides Open
6:30 p.m. | Sunday Night Show
10:00 p.m. | Kittitas County Fair closes
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2
10:00 a.m. | Kittitas County Fair opens
11:45 a.m. | Ellensburg Rodeo Finals (approximately 3 hours in length)
12:00 p.m. | Carnival and Midway Rides open
6:00 p.m. | Kittitas County Fair closes
Don’t Forget —
Visit the Yakama Nation Encampment and the Western Village! Open every day.
Rodeo Tickets provide admittance to the Fair on the same day – Come early and enjoy both the Rodeo and the Fair!
Please see details below.
FRANKLIN COUNTY SADDLE CLUB
2801 Road 60 Pasco, WA 99301
Friday, September 20, 2024 – Sunday, September 22, 2024
| Date | Type | Name | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri – 09/20 | TC | 40SC/PSR Fall Fling |  $31 – $58 |
Kathy Lepore |
| Sat – 09/21 | IH | 40SC/PSR Fall Fling | $24 – $44 |
Kathy Lepore |
| Sat – 09/21 | OC | 40SC/PSR Fall Fling | $24 – $44 |
Kathy Lepore |
| Sun – 09/22 | OC | 40SC/PSR Fall Fling | $24 – $44 |
Kathy Lepore |
Online registration closes Wednesday, September 18, 7:00pm, PST
ABOUT THE VENUE
This event will take place at two different locations. On Friday, The Trail Ride will be at the Richland Horse Park, connected to the WE Johnson Preserve. The Preserve has 236 acres of trail riding, including equestrian-specific parking, natural and constructed horse skill obstacles, updated signage and landscaping, a trail obstacle course and jump area. It has easy access from Hwy 240, local accommodations, shopping and restaurants nearby.
Those of you needing to check in on Thursday for camping and stalls at the Franklin County Saddle Club will be able to do so. We are also looking into dry camping opportunities at WE Johnson for Thursday night. More information will be available as we get closer to the event date.
On Saturday and Sunday, the In-Hand and Mounted obstacle portions will be held at the Franklin County Saddle Club. The Franklin County Saddle Club has 4 lighted arenas, onsite trail course, wash rack, indoor stalls, 24 RV campsites as well as dry campsites, bathhouse with showers.
Easy access from I-82, local accommodations shopping, and restaurants nearby.
EVENT DETAILS
The 40Something Cowgirls and the Purple Sage Riders of the Back Country Horsemen are again collaborating on this event! We hope you’ll join us for a fun weekend!
*On Friday, we’ll start at WE Johnson for a fun Trail Challenge (TC) – a relaxing trail ride with judged obstacles along the trail and possibly in camp. All riding disciplines are welcome..
*Saturday, we will have in hand in the morning, followed by a mounted Obstacle Course in the afternoon.
Sunday, we’ll have a mounted Obstacle Course in the morning.
In Hand (IH) – a dismounted event in an arena/field, halter and lead rope preferred. All equines welcome – any size, breed, and age.
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
At the Horse Park: Course is dirt with some wood chips and light gravel in areas. Most trails are wide and easy. There may be some rocks, gravel, and potential water The trail is designed to be beginner safe. Please, you know your equine and your choice is best. Barefoot, booted or shod.
At the Saddle Club: Excellent dirt footing in all arenas, Onsite trail course is dirt with wood chips some light gravel in areas.
MEALS
Meals are on your own. There are several restaurants nearby and delivery services such as Uber Eats and Door Dash that will deliver to the Saddle Club and Richland Horse Park. We are also looking into getting a food truck or two onsite. We will update you as the event gets closer.
Saturday night, we hope you’ll join us for a fun potluck in the Club House. Main dish will be provided, please bring your favorite side or dessert.
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!
Lifetime Awards (Equine & Rider) – Sign up 2 weeks in advance to get your qualifying awards!
Equine Carrot Club – Your equine will earn a beautiful kilt pin adding copper, bronze, silver, and golden carrot charms as they progress through the levels. Equine points accumulate no matter who rides the equine.
Star Rider Club – You will earn a beautiful kilt pin adding copper, bronze, silver, and golden star charms as you progress through the levels. This kilt pin will come with an Equine Trail Sports iron-on patch to attach it to. Rider Points accumulate no matter which equine is ridden.
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.
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
If you would like someone else to strip your stall, be sure to sign up
Franklin County Saddle Club
2801 Road 60
Pasco, WA 99301
Event Host Directions:
For Friday: Directions to WE Johnson will be emailed to you.
The Franklin County Saddle Club is located on road 60 between Argent and Court Street.
From Oregon: Take 395 North to Pasco. Take the Court Street exit, turning left on Court. Proceed a few miles to Road 60. Turn right. Saddle Club will be on the right side. Please use the entrance by the Equine Trail Sports sign.
Traveling East on I82: Take Exit 9, Road 68. Turn right on 68 and proceed to Argent. Turn left at Argent and continue to Road 60. Turn right on Road 60. The Saddle Club will be on the left. Please use the entrance by the Equine Trail Sports sign.
Traveling West on I82: Take Exit 9, Road 68. Turn left on 68 and proceed to Argent. Turn left at Argent and continue to Road 60. Turn right on Road 60. The Saddle Club will be on the left. Please use the entrance by the Equine Trail Sports sign.
AGENDA
| Friday Trail Challenge | |
| 8-8:45am | Check in available-get your number and ride time |
| 9:00am | Judge Meeting |
| 9:30am | Rider Meeting |
| 10:30am | First riders out on the course |
| Judge | Shout Outs once all riders are in! |
| Awards | after Judge Shout Outs! |
| 5pm | Check in available at the Saddle Club |
| Saturday-In Hand and Mounted | |
| 8-8:45am | New arrival Check In |
| 8:00am | Judge Meeting |
| 9:00am | Handler Meeting |
| 10:00am | First Handlers on the course |
| Lunch | Break for 45 minutes after last horse off course |
| 1pm | First riders on course |
| Judge | Shout Outs once all riders are in! |
| Awards | after Judge Shout Outs! |
| 6ish | Potluck in the Clubhouse |
| Sunday-Obstacle Course | |
| 8-8:45am | New Arrival Check in |
| 8am | Judge Meeting |
| 9am | Rider Meeting |
| 10am | First Riders on the Course |
| Judge | Shout Outs Once all riders are in! |
| Awards | After Judge Shout Outs! |
AVAILABLE AMENITY RESERVATIONS
| STALLS-Please bring your own shavings | |
| Friday Night Stall – 12X12 covered | $25.00 |
| Saturday Night Stall – 12X12 covered | $25.00 |
| Camping | |
| Friday Dry Camping | $15.00 |
| Fri Hook-up Electric Site (30 amp) | $25.00 |
| Fri Hook-up Electric Site 110 hook up | $25.00 |
| Saturday Dry Camping | $15.00 |
| Sat Hook-up Electric Site 110 hook up | $25.00 |
| Sat Hook-up Electric Site (30 amp) | $25.00 |
| Meals, Stall Stripping and Shavings | |
| Saturday Night Potluck (FREE) | $0.00 |
| Shavings | $10.00 |
| Stall stripping | $20.00 |
Please see details below. Saturday dates 9 am
NEW DATE FOR WORKSHOP: Oct 12-13 2024 
Enjoy a fantastic weekend working with Carson James! Come see why Carson is considered to be one of the few with a ‘total package’ approach. He says, “Horsemanship is the one and only method that will work for every horse.” Learn how to adjust your ask and timing, better read your horse, get to your horse’s mind, and improve your relationship to obtain better results. Learn techniques to deal with most any problem and how to avoid them. Come laugh, meet new friend and become a better horseman, all while spending a weekend with your horse! What could be better?
Two days of hands-on small group sessions both groundwork and mounted.
■DATE: Oct 12-13, 2024 8am – 5pm (horse time)
■LOCATION:
Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center
Newton County Agriculture Center
720 FFA FHA Camp Rd, Covington, GA 30014
■PARTICIPANT: $750
▪︎ All Participants that have paid at least $750 by deadline (TBD) will receive a FREE Weekend Stall AND a FREE Dinner with Carson IF we have at least 15 participants paid in full by the Final Deadline. (Grab a friend and team up!)
▪︎Final Deadline: ALL FEES AND OPTIONAL PAYMENTS dates TBD.
Participant Form – Please copy for each person and return via mail or email [email protected]
■AUDITOR: Pre-paid Auditors accepted through date TBD.
▪︎Pre-paid fee is $25/day per person.
☆This year we are also opening the opportunity for Pre-paid Auditors to join us for our Dinner with Carson! See Additional Information below.
▪︎Fee at the Clinic $30/day
Auditor Form – Please copy for each person and return via mail or email [email protected]
■CONTACT INFORMATION: Please contact Elizabeth Waelde or Donna Smith for more information or questions:
▪︎Email – [email protected]
▪︎Phone – Elizabeth (706) 819-8047 – leave voice-mail or text
– Donna (706) 818-0772 – text only
■ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
▪︎Gates open for clinic at 7am. Clinic starts at 8am.
▪︎Final Deadline for receipt of ALL FEES TBD.
▪︎All fees are non-refundable, but they are transferable.
▪︎All dogs must be under control at all times.
▪︎A Silent Auction will be held each day.
▪︎ Stall Fee: $35/Weekend Includes 3 bags of shavings. Additional bags $8/each.
▪︎Food-
☆Lunch will be available on site for Participants through pre-orders only. $8 per meal and must be paid by TBD. There are eating places nearby for those wishing other options.
☆Dinner with Carson: Our Saturday night Dinner will be open to ALL Pre-paid PARTICIPANTS AND AUDITORS. Participants & their companion $20 each, Auditors $25 each. Fees must be received by TBD date.
Lodging-
◇Bunkhouse lodging is available on site but space is very limited. Four bunks per room. Bring your own linens. $20/per person- per night.
◇Dry Camping – generators are welcome. $25/night
◇Hotels are available nearby in Covington, GA or Jackson, GA,
■PAYMENT available through Zelle, Cash App, Check or Money Order.
Yee haw its fall fling time! We have the entire campground reserved for our fling. 17 sites with electric. Plenty of room for primitive camping. We’ll ride out at 10 on Saturday. Potluck dinner /meeting games Saturday night by campfire. Let’s ride and party! Bring prospects too! Negative coggins required.
Please see details below. Saturday dates 9 am
Please see details below.