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May
20
Mon
Belfair, WA – Monthly Roundup Meeting in Port Orchard @ Family Pancake House
May 20 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Monthly Chapter meeting in Port Orchard

May
21
Tue
Big Spring TX Monthly Round Up @ Rooster's Backyard
May 21 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Come out and join us for our monthly meeting..  We will talk about past events and plan future adventures… All are welcome

May
28
Tue
McMinnville Oregon Sheep Springs @ Sheep Springs
May 28 @ 8:00 am – May 30 @ 9:00 am

Great trails had a fun time with fellow Cowgirl

Big Spring TX Attending Round Robin Sorting @ Sorting Reins-N-Hands
May 28 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Come on out and join us for some sortin’ fun. Starts at 10am.  If you don’t want to sort, bring a chair and watch, always fun…100$ limit 10.

May
29
Wed
McMinnville Oregon Jacqueline Miller horse camp @ Jacqueline Miller horse camp
May 29 @ 12:09 am – Jun 2 @ 1:09 am

Some great riding over in the Burns area no reservations

McMinnville Oregon camping at Graham corral @ Graham corral
May 29 @ 12:12 am – 1:12 am

First come first serve

May
31
Fri
Big Spring TX Ride at Pole Canyon @ Pole Canyon Ranch
May 31 @ 12:00 pm – Jun 2 @ 1:00 pm

Come join us for a great place to ride.  The canyon offers trails for all levels.  You will need to call and make your reservations…. There are hook ups, pens, nice public bath house, dump station, and places for primitive camping…

Jun
1
Sat
Belfair, WA Attending Ranch Riding Show at Meridian Riding Club @ Meridian Riding Club
Jun 1 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Buckle Series for Shows: June 1, July 6, August 3

Buckles to: Youth 18 & Under, Green Horse/Rider, W/T Green Horse/Rider, Open

Classes: Ranch Conformation (halter), Ranch Reining, Ranch Trail (obstacles), Ranch Rail (regular and extended gaits), Ranch Riding (pattern class)

Green Horse: a horse in its first or second year showing in that particular class.

Reins: split or romel only allowed, no loop/barrel reins. May show two-handed in a non-shanked snaffle bit.

Belfair, WA Attending Steve Rother Liberty Camp @ Horse Creek Ranch
Jun 1 @ 9:00 am – Jun 5 @ 6:00 pm

This Liberty Camp is currently FULL, but contact organizer to be put on a Wait List in case someone has a change of plans.

McMinnville OR Attending Teens & Oregon BINGO @ VFW HALL
Jun 1 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Annual bingo night
Teams in Oregon mustangs

Doors open at 5:30 PM games starts at 6:30 PM

fun for the whole family plus silent auctions, live auctions raffle items and a 50-50 raffle

 

Jun
4
Tue
Big Spring TX Summer School Kick-off @ Moss Elementary School Campus
Jun 4 @ 10:45 am – 12:45 pm

Come out and join us with the “Western” theme to kick off the start of summer school for the local kids.  We will have our kissing booth along with a couple horses.  Come out and help us get these kids excited.  All Cowgirls are welcome.

Jun
8
Sat
Big Spring TX De-Spook Clinic @ Jacksons Arena
Jun 8 @ 8:45 am – Jun 9 @ 5:00 pm

Come out and enjoy watching some amazing people from the Rustic Farm group put on a de-spook clinic.  All spaces for the actual clinic are taken, but it will be a fun time to watch.  All Cowgirls are welcomed and needed to be on the ground to help where needed. Cowgirl gear please. BYOB, a snack, and a lawn chair if wanted.

Jun
9
Sun
McMinnville OR ATTENDING LINCOLN COUNTY POSSE POKER RIDE
Jun 9 @ 9:00 pm – 10:00 pm

This is a great poker ride and the beautiful beaches of Newport Oregon
Tons of prizes come and enjoy

Jun
13
Thu
McMinnville OR Roundup meeting @ Lacey Duncan’s
Jun 13 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Our July meeting will be held at Lacey Duncan’s house in Corvallis
We will be meeting at the home of CINDY MARTIN and carpooling down

This will be a potluck, so bring your favorite dish

Jun
15
Sat
McMinnville OR ATTENDING MULE SKINNERS PRIZE RIDE @ Rebels Riverside
Jun 15 @ 8:30 am – 9:30 am

Trott on over to Riverside Ranch on Saturday, June 15 to join the Mule Skinners club on a 9 mile trail ride filled with scenic water crossings, thick forest, terrain, quick elevation changes as well as natural and man-made obstacles.
Make sure to giddy up back to the barn in time for raffle prize giveaways that begin at 3:30 PM. You won’t wanna miss out on this one

Belfair, WA Attending Michelle Fanning Ranch Riding and Reining Pattern Clinic @ Meridian Riding Club
Jun 15 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Michelle Fanning will teach ranch riding and reining patterns and how to better understand each maneuver found in these patterns.

Riders: $185      Non-refundable deposit of $85 due at time of registration

Auditors: $40

Snacks Provided

Jun
17
Mon
Belfair, WA – Monthly Roundup Meeting in Bremerton @ Family Pancake House
Jun 17 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Monthly Chapter Meeting in Bremerton. No food or drinks requirement.

Belfair, WA – Monthly Roundup Meeting In Bremerton @ Family Pancake House
Jun 17 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Monthly Chapter Meeting in Bremerton. No food or drinks requirement.

Jun
18
Tue
McMinnville Oregon Santiam horse camp @ Santiam horse camp
Jun 18 @ 12:16 am – Jun 22 @ 1:16 am

Reservations are needed
Great trails come join us for a potluck

Jun
20
Thu
Big Spring TX Attending 90th Cowboy Reunion and Rodeo @ Rodeo Bowl
Jun 20 @ 6:30 am – Jun 22 @ 7:30 am

Everyone needs to go join in on the 90th year celebration of the Cowboy Rodeo and Reunion.  Its always a great show of athletes, music, and people.  This year they will have Aaron Watson and Kevin Fowler playing after the rodeo.  You can check out their facebook page for all the details, too many to list here… If you go, just snap a photo of you there and send it to me.  All  are welcomed and encouraged to go..

Jun
22
Sat
Belfair, WA – Attending The Kitsap Saddle Club Play Days @ The Kitsap Saddle Club
Jun 22 – Jun 23 all-day

See website Kitsap Saddle Club for fees for members and non-members, and classes.

Performance Classes on Saturday begin at 9:00 am

Gaming begins on Sunday at 10:00 am

Big Spring TX Attending 90th Rodeo Parade @ Meet Up
Jun 22 @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am

Let’s ride…. Time to celebrate  the 90th year Cowboy Rodeo and Reunion with a fun parade.  We will meet at the parking lot on East 11th place and Johnson st.  We will stage at 9am at the corner of 10th and Main.  Parade is to start at 10am.  Full parade gear, straw hats, pinks long sleeve button downs, polo wraps… Nice jeans please.  We will have a truck to decorate, and for anyone to ride in who would like to.  All Cowgirls welcome…

Jun
29
Sat
Belfair, WA Chapter Trail Ride in Tahuya State Forest @ Cathie May's home
Jun 29 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Be ready to ride out at 10:00 am.  Boots or shoes highly recommended for all horses.  Some logging gravel on the trail.

Trail is mostly flat and wide. Should be about 4 miles roundtrip.

Jul
11
Thu
Big Spring TX Horse Day at the VA @ VA Hospital
Jul 11 @ 9:00 am – 11:15 am

Calling all Cowgirls… Come join us for a “Horse day at the VA” where we will interact with the veterans outside.  Bring your grooming tools and your calmest horse and let the veterans groom and walk them around the grounds…Please wear pink button downs.  All Cowgirls welcomed…

Big Spring TX Riding at Gillespie Ranch @ Gillespie Ranch
Jul 11 @ 12:00 pm – Jul 15 @ 4:00 pm

Come join our chapter at the amazing Gillespie Ranch in New Mexico.  This is a true working cattle ranch sitting on 30,000 acres in the Lincoln Nation Forrest.  There are limited spots available, so make reservations as soon as possible.  Full hook ups with covered stalls.  Yes, it’s in July, but bring a sweater or hoodie, you are in some higher elevations… Trails for all levels of riders…. All Cowgirls are welcome…

McMinnville OR Roundup meeting @ Lacey Duncan’s
Jul 11 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Our July meeting will be held at Lacey Duncan’s house in Corvallis
We will be meeting at the home of CINDY MARTIN and carpooling down

This will be a potluck, so bring your favorite dish

Jul
13
Sat
Belfair, WA Attending Lower Puget Sound Dressage Club Summer Schooling Shows I & II @ The Kitsap Saddle Club
Jul 13 @ 8:00 am – Jul 14 @ 5:00 pm

Belfair Chapter will have an informational table at the Saturday and Sunday shows.  Please stop by, or better yet, help us out by talking about 40SC!

Jul
16
Tue
McMinnville Oregon, big Meadows horse camp @ Big Meadows horse camp
Jul 16 @ 8:00 am – Jul 20 @ 8:42 pm

They are now requiring reservations but they do have some first come sites
It’s a very nice cam with lots of trails

come, join us for a potluck

Jul
19
Fri
Belfair, WA – Attending Western Dream Ride of Olympic Chapter BCHW @ Flying Horseshoe Ranch
Jul 19 @ 9:00 am – Jul 21 @ 5:00 pm

Camp out on your own, or rent a cabin, bunk house or tipi encampment for 1/2 price. Details: www.flyinghorseshoeranch.com

Adults: $150     Kids 6-12: $75    Under 6: Free

$10 per horse, per night   Bring your own feed

Includes: 3 home-cooked meals, miles of trails & arena, shower facilities; swimming pool; raffle; auction

See Facebook page for Olympic Back Country Horsemen of Washington

Jul
20
Sat
Belfair, WA – Attending The Kitsap Saddle Club Play Days @ The Kitsap Saddle Club
Jul 20 – Jul 21 all-day

See website Kitsap Saddle Club for fees for members and non-members, and classes.

Performance Classes on Saturday begin at 9:00 am

Gaming begins on Sunday at 10:00 am

Jul
27
Sat
McMinnville OR Kathy Aaron’s fun day @ Kathy Aaron
Jul 27 @ 9:00 am – Jul 28 @ 12:00 pm

Cathey has a great beach house at Pacific city
She is a great hostess and always has fun games

There will be a potluck on Friday night

Belfair, WA – Monthly Roundup Meeting in Port Orchard @ Alpine Trails
Jul 27 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Monthly Chapter meeting in Port Orchard

Aug
2
Fri
Belfair, WA Attending Steve Rother Clinic in Silverdale @ Kitsap County Fairgrounds, Boand Arena
Aug 2 @ 9:00 am – Aug 4 @ 5:00 pm

Non-Member Clinic cost is $675, Rother Horsemanship membership cost is $505

Stall fee and arena fee are additional and separate

Belton SC cowgirls riding at Parker Bowie , Iva SC @ Parker Bowie Arena
Aug 2 @ 9:00 am – 11:30 am

Come ride with us before the heat sets in at Parker Bowie, Iva sc. Shorter ride due to weather. Bring plenty of water. Meet at arena at 9:00 AM.

Church Point, LA Cowgirl Round-up @ Uncle T's Oyster Bar
Aug 2 @ 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Cowgirl Round up to catch-up with events, friends, and new Cowgirls.

Aug
4
Sun
McMinnville OR Barbecue @ Jamie Lewis
Aug 4 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

We will be having a barbecue and potluck
Jamie lives in the middle of a blueberry field so we will be picking blueberries to take home with us

Aug
5
Mon
Belfair, WA Monthly Roundup @ Family Pancake House
Aug 5 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Monthly Roundup Meeting to discuss upcoming events and planning more fun events!

No minimum food or beverage purchase required.

Aug
8
Thu
McMinnville, Oregon, Todd Lake, Camping @ Todd Lake horse camp
Aug 8 @ 12:21 am – Aug 11 @ 12:36 am

No reservations required
This will be the third time that we’ve tried to go there so hopefully they’ll be no fires in the area

Aug
9
Fri
Church Point, LA – Trail ride @ Ebenezer Park-near Jasper, TX
Aug 9 – Aug 11 all-day

We will ride twice a day and potluck both evenings.

Book your RV spot through

https://www.recreation.gov

See y’all there!

Church Point, LA chapter- Ebenezer Trail ride @ Ebenzer State Park
Aug 9 – Aug 11 all-day

We will gather and have potluck meals Friday and Saturday.

first trail ride 9:00 am second trail ride will be in the evening.

From Jasper, Texas, take US Highway 96 North approximately 12 miles to the intersection of Recreation Road 255. Go west on 255 approximately 8 miles to the park entrance road. 31° 4′ 13.0001″ N 94° 7′ 28.9999″ W

Belfair, WA Attending Joel Conner Horsemanship Clinic @ Lazy K Stables
Aug 9 @ 9:00 am – Aug 11 @ 4:30 pm

Two classes: Groundwork or Riding  $450 each class or $800 for both classes for all 3 days

Deposit of $225 per class is required to reserve a space. Balance due at start of clinic.

Auditors: $30 per day, 15 & under are free

Groundwork class: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm         Riding class: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Indoor stalls or temporary 12×12 outdoor pens available. Daily haul-in available.

Church Point, LA Cowgirl Round-up @ Uncle T's Oyster Bar
Aug 9 @ 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Cowgirl Round up to catch-up with events, friends, and new Cowgirls.

Aug
10
Sat
Big Spring TX Attending Post Stampede Rodeo Parade @ Post TX
Aug 10 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Let’s get ready to get our parade on once again in Post TX…  This is an awesome parade to be a part of..  It will be hot.  Please bring water.  Full parade gear.  Pink button downs, straw hats, pink polos..  Please get up with Queen Terri for line up location and details as soon as possible.  Hope to see you all there…All Cowgirls welcomed

Aug
11
Sun
Belfair, WA – Go Together to Play Day at Craterview (Bolender) Horse Park @ Bolender Horse Park
Aug 11 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

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.

Aug
16
Fri
Church Point, LA Cowgirl Round-up @ Uncle T's Oyster Bar
Aug 16 @ 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Cowgirl Round up to catch-up with events, friends, and new Cowgirls.

Aug
17
Sat
Church Point LA Mounted Shooting @ Louisiana Yambilee Arena
Aug 17 – Aug 18 all-day

USMS is a Mounted Shooting organization that provides a fun, safe, family-oriented environment for competition. The sport of Mounted Shooting is a fast growing, high horsemanship, equine sport.

All of our competitions are run on the 4D format that has made professional barrel racing what it is today. USMS puts a big emphasis on gun safety and accuracy. To win in this organization you must shoot clean while maintaining a high level of horsemanship.

USMS extends a big welcome to all competitors and fans.

Church Point, LA Toby’s Downtown @ Toby's Lounge
Aug 17 @ 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Join us for dinner and dancing with the Mounted Shooters. Live music and great company!

See y’all cowgirls there!

Aug
18
Sun
Big Spring TX Pasture Ride At Little Sister Ashleys House @ Ashley Luces House
Aug 18 @ 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Come out and join us for a leisure ride in the half section of pasture behind Little Sister Ashleys house.  Bring your own beverage and a snack for afterwards…  All Cowgirls are welcome.  We will ride out at 10 a.m., weather permitting…

Aug
20
Tue
Big Spring TX Monthly Round Up @ Roosters Back Yard
Aug 20 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Come out to join in our monthly meeting to discuss past events and plan future adventures… All are welcome….

Aug
23
Fri
McMinnville OR isAttending State Fair @ State fairgrounds
Aug 23 @ 12:46 am – Sep 2 @ 1:46 am

Adults 16-64 $10 to get in anyone over 65 and better is only a dollar