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Let’s connect on Good Friday! Have some lunch in a beautifully restored Victorian house. Another opportunity for cowgirl fellowship. See you there!
Join us out to lunch in one of Abilene’s cutest restaurants, Hickory Street Cafe. Let’s catch up and enjoy a good meal with each other. See y’all there!
Join our Marvelous Mavericks of Abilene at our monthly Cowgirl Roundup.
This month we have a special guest speaker from Camp Able, Monica Stovall.
Looking forward to hearing from her about the work Camp Able does with the autistic community, as well as volunteer opportunities.
See y’all there!
Let’s gather around the fire pit and catch up as good friends do. Bring a snack/dish to share and a blanket to cozy up with.
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MIKE HENRIE
HORSEMANSHIP
Trail Riding Clinic!!
RED DESERT RANCH
1600 Bryce Canyon Way
Kanab, Utah 84741
- Learn skills that will greatly improve your trail riding experience
- Improve your relationship
April and 7
2024
with your horse by becoming an effective
$200.00
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deposit will
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$400.00 for both days!
435-690-0220
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First annual Polk County, 4H summer horse tax sale
advisory committee and fundraisers to support the Polk county for equestrian
We have moved our Tuesday night rides to Saturday. Time is subjected change with the weather.
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
Joins us on a lovely trail ride w/Terrie @ Rafter L ranch. She will also have obstacle course available after trail ride.
Ranch Pizzeria is a great place for a late lunch in Coleman too. See you there!
One of our newest Cowgirls Elaine Gober and her husband Travis our competing in the acoustic showdown, this event is part of care fest. winners of this event will go on to play at the big carefest concert on august 24. Elaine and her husband will take the stage @ 6:30. lets show our cowgirl some support and cheer her on
First schooling show of the year to be offered by the Franklin County Saddle Club. Check out our show schedule page for show bill and entry forms to be uploaded after final approval from Show Committee in January
2024 FCSC Schooling Show – Franklin County Saddle Club
2024 SCHOOLING SHOWS
2801 N. Road 60, Pasco, Washington
First schooling show of the year to be offered by the Franklin County Saddle Club. Check out our show schedule page for show bill and entry forms to be uploaded after final approval from Show Committee in January.
Annalise has invited us to ride her family ranch! Kemper Ranch has some rocky areas and opportunity to play in the water. Can’t wait to see y’all on this beautiful spring time ride!
Please reach out for the address.
monthly meeting
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
no reservations needed first come first serve
Great riding at Cyrus horse camp. No reservations are needed.
Come enjoy some awesome Cowgirls.
Turkey Creek Rodeo Club has Started their Open 4D barrel series. Exhibitons start at 4pm-6pm. Youth Barrels will begin at 6:30 entry fee is 35.00. Open Barrels will begin after youth runs entry fee is 45.00. 75% pay out on 1/2 splits this is a buckle series and you must attend 3 of the 5 to qualify for the buckle
FRANKLIN COUNTY SADDLE CLUB
2801 Road 60 Pasco, WA 99301
Saturday, April 20, 2024 – Sunday, April 21, 2024
| Date | Type | Name | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat – 04/20 | IH | FCSC Spring Challenge #1 |  $24 – $44 |
Kathy Lepore |
| Sat – 04/20 | OC | FCSC Spring Challenge #2 | $24 – $44 |
Kathy Lepore |
| Sun – 04/21 | OC | FCSC Spring Challenge #3 | $24 – $44 |
Kathy Lepore |
Online registration closes Thursday, April 18, 7:00pm, PST
ABOUT THE VENUE
Franklin County Saddle Club has 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
We hope you’ll join us at the beautiful Franklin County Saddle Club for a fun weekend!
- Friday afternoon, the show office will be available for early check in.
- Saturday morning we will have an In Hand (IH) – a dismounted event in an arena/field, halter and lead rope preferred. All equines welcome – any size, breed, and age.
- Saturday afternoon we will have a 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.
- Saturday night, we hope you’ll join us for a fun potluck. The Saddle Club will supply the main dish, please bring a favorite side dish or dessert.
- On Sunday, we will have an 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
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.
We are also looking on getting food onsite. Competitors will be updated closer to the event. On Saturday, there will be a potluck. We hope you’ll join us.
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!
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.
Franklin County Saddle Club
2801 Road 60
Pasco, WA 99301
Event Host Directions:
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.
For Sunday: Directions to the Richland Horse Park will be emailed to you.
AGENDA
| Friday | |
| 4-5pm | Early Check in is available |
| SATURDAY – In Hand and Mounted Obstacle Course | |
| 7-8:15pm | New arrival Check In |
| 7:30am | Judge Meeting |
| 8:30am | Rider Meeting |
| 9:30am | First Handlers out on the course |
| Lunch | after your ride |
| Mounted | Mounted Trail Challenge will begin 45 minutes after last handler finished |
| Awards | Judge Shout Outs and Awards after scores are input. Listen for horn. |
| 6ishpm | Pot Luck! |
| SUNDAY Mounted Obstacle Course | |
| 7-8:15 | New arrival check in |
| 7:30am | Judge Meeting |
| 08:30 | Rider Meeting |
| 9:30am | First riders out on the course |
| Lunch | On your own |
| Awards | Judge Shout Outs and Awards after scores are input. Listen for horn |
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 |
Every 3rd Saturday Meet up at WE Johnson Park for a nice Ride.
Foot in Stirup at 10 am
If anyone is interested in volunteering for western heritage day at Hardin-Simmons, they are looking for people to show kids how to rope (like 1st graders). In the past HSU students who don’t know how to rope have helped but they’d love to have “real cowgirls/boys” come to show how it’s done.
It is Thursday April 25th 8 am- noon. Over 2000 kids are already signed up.
Other western things to show the kids are also open for suggestion. The six white horses will have a farrier working on them for one of the stations.
This is our yearly shopping trip to Sisters
We will be meeting at Cindy Martin’s to car pool at 8:00 SHARP
Join us for dinner, drinks and trivia. Bring your random facts knowledge and a friend (spouses are always welcome)! Please let us know day of if you’re planning on joining in on the fun so that we can reserve a table.
** Info copied from host’s event page. Contact host at the number below for more details.
Limited to 20 Entries! Pre-enter text 940-923-8123. This is a great schooling opportunity for you and your horse! After each class the Judge will go over the score card with you and share ways you can improve. Events: Ranch Trail, Ranch Riding, Ranch Reining, Ranch Flag. Classes: Youth 10 U, Green Horse, Beginner, Novice. All day flat fee $50. All proceeds will go towards Western Women of Inspiration women’s ministry. COME HAVE SOME FUN N THE SUN and support the ministry! Prizes will be awarded
Refuge Ranch is hosting Bluebonnet Festival!
Enjoy family fun with live music, local music, food, artists, a scavenger hunt and more. Visit myrefugeranch.org for more details.
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
8am – 5pm – Western Artisan classes begin (pre-registration required)
*Click Location for Directions
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Friday, May 3, 2024
9 am – Trade Show Opens (Main Hall of Convention Center)
9 am – Stock Dog Demonstration – Derek Westover (Grass West of Pavilion)
10 am – Preview of Western Select Ranch Horses, Ranch Horse
Competition & Preview Working Stock Dogs, Stock Dog
Championship (Pavilion)
12 pm – 3 pm – Western Artistry Live Contests (Main Hall of Convention Center)
5 pm – Pavilion Doors open
6:30 pm – Ranch Rodeo/Stock Saddle Bronc – Round 1 (Pavilion)
7 pm – Convention Center Closes
Saturday, May 4, 2024
8 am – Doors open and Concessions open
9 am – Trade Show & Western Artistry Show & Sale
9 am – Stock Dog Demonstration – Derek Westover (Grass West of Pavilion)
10 am – Preview Working Stock Dogs & Select Ranch Horses;
Ranch Horse & Working Stock Dog Championship (Pavilion)
11 am – PCB BBQ Challenge Beer Garden & Food Open
11 am – Ticket Sales for PCB BBQ Challenge People’s Choice on sale
2:30 pm – Opening ceremony, pledge of allegiance, Pre-auction
Awards, introductions, and scholarship presentation, Legacy award
3 pm – Western Select Ranch Horse and Working Stock Dog Sale
Auction begins – Intro Champion Horse and Dog – pictures
5 pm – Pavilion doors open, tickets on sale at door
5 pm – PCB Buckaroo BBQ awards presentation (East Parking Lot)
6:30 pm – Ranch Rodeo & Stock Saddle Bronc-Round 2 (Pavilion)
9 pm – Band
Please see link for information:
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There will be activities on both Friday and Saturday: Great entertainment, delicious food, a kids section for play, and more!
We are grateful to the city of Breckenridge for supporting this event. It is thanks to this support that we are able to bring the community together for a weekend of entertainment and celebration. Let’s make this year’s Frontier Days the best one yet! Stay tuned for what is to come!
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See y’all May 3rd – 5th! 
Join us for lunch at one of our favorite lunch spots Hickory Street Cafe! Can’t wait to see y’all there!
ABOUT THE VENUE
Umatilla Sage Riders is conveniently located on Hwy 395 near Hermiston, Oregon close to the majestic Columbia River and the site of the Lewis and Clark Trail. Umatilla Sage Riders has a clubhouse, arena and trail course on site. Dry camping is available and you may bring your own pen or containment system.
The clubhouse kitchen will be open for light breakfast items and lunch.
A potluck is planned for Saturday evening.
EVENT DETAILS
Friday evening will be a fun Extreme Cowboy Trail Challenge sponsored by Umatilla Sage Riders. It will be set up so everyone will enjoy the competition. This is not an Equine Trail Sports event and scores will not go towards National or Regional events.
Saturday 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.
Sunday In Hand (IH) – a dismounted event in an arena/field, halter and lead rope preferred. All equines welcome – any size, breed, and age.
Sunday 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
Arena sand, rocks, grass. Barefoot friendly .
MEALS
Friday evening on your own.
Saturday light breakfast items lunch and beverages available for purchase at clubhouse
Saturday evening bring a dish to share. Potluck will be in the clubhouse
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!
Weekend High Point awards for each bracket.
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. There will be a $10 a day haul in fee for anyone not camping.
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Friday evening will be a fun Extreme Cowboy Trail Challenge sponsored by Umatilla Sage Riders. It will be set up as a 4D race with a jackpot prize.
One day, only spring tax sale at the Prairie complexe
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!
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
** Moved to Potosi Live due to the storm.
Bring your big hats, ladies! We are crashing the Kentucky Derby watch party at the Peacock Patio Bar. They will offer a themed cocktail menu.
Reservations are needed
Come join us for some great trails
Join our cowgirls at the Western Heritage Classic full of all kinds of entertainment! Food, rodeo, matched races, cook-offs, music and (my favorite) shopping!!!
Go any of these days for member points. Have fun!
Join us as we ride in one of the big parades of the year! Western Heritage Classic is a long time tradition, so let’s come out loud and proud!
Parade starts at 6:30pm. Judging starts at 6:00 so please give yourself enough time to make lineup. Parade attire, leather western tack and coggins required please.
De-spook clinics coming in May!! Taught by mounted patrol instructors. Covered arena, limited to 15 participants. Just a few spots left. Text your email address to 254-979-7433 to receive your registration packet. Stalls and limited hookups available.
Info copied from Rockin Wild Ranch’s Facebook post. Please contact them directly at the number listed above for more info. Flyer available on Facebook.
Come, join us for a day ride in Dexter, Oregon at Elijah
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Must have proof of negative Coggins. Western attire required. Western heritage rules in all classes.
Books open Friday PM for practice @5:30pm. Practice starts @ 6pm
Saturday morning books open @ 08:30AM. Sorting starts @10AM
Every 3rd Saturday Meet up at WE Johnson Park for a nice Ride.
Foot in Stirup at 10 am
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.
This is a day ride bring your own lunch and drink
Boots and the Stirrup at 10 o’clock
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