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May
26
Sun
Gainesville, TX Hickory Creek Trail Ride @ Hickory Creek WMA (4 Corners)
May 26 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Hickory Creek is a fun, beautifully rugged ride with lots of hills and scenery. You will need a conservation pass if you don’t already have an Ok hunting or fishing license. You can purchase one through an OK Outdoors app on your phone and just show the game warden that if you get stopped.

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.

Jun
2
Sun
Agua Dulce, CA – Acton Rangers Gymkhana @ Vincent Hill Arena
Jun 2 all-day
Jun
7
Fri
Agua Dulce, CA – Craft Night @ Dana Colins home
Jun 7 @ 6:00 pm – Jun 14 @ 7:00 pm

$30 material fee, must RSVP in advance to Sherri Cook or Dana Colin

Jun
8
Sat
Gainesville,TX Ride at LBJ Grasslands @ TADRA @ LBJ Grasslands
Jun 8 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Enjoy a nice, relaxing ride at LBJ Grasslands near Decatur, TX

Jun
9
Sun
Agua Dulce, CA – Crystal Hill Trail Ride @ Amy Nelsons
Jun 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Beautiful trail ride, come join us!

Jun
14
Fri
Gainesville, TX Monthly Roundup @ St Joe's Pizza
Jun 14 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Its Roundup Time again! Lets get together for dinner, drinks, talk about all things horsey and some shenanigan planning!

Jun
15
Sat
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
20
Thu
Agua Dulce, CA – Camping at The Horse Camp of Chihuahua Valley @ Warner Springs
Jun 20 – Jun 23 all-day

Another new camping adventure ahead!  Laurie Henry will be our organizer, information emailed to all current cowgirls!

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

Jun
23
Sun
Gainesville, TX Trail Ride @ Platter Flats @ Platter Flats Equestrian Camp
Jun 23 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

Platter Flats is a nice place to ride in summer. Its sandy, theres a nice breeze off the lake and the horse flies arent bad there.

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
3
Wed
Agua Dulce, CA – Swim Party at Karens @ Karen Dagnans
Jul 3 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Come hang out in the pool and cool off – enjoy lunch together

Jul
6
Sat
Gainesville, TX Attending Whitesboro Rodeo @ Whitesboro Rodeo Arena
Jul 6 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

All the rodeo fun with vendor booths and fireworks after the show! Our chapter is sponsoring the Queen’s crown. So lets show up in all our 40SC gear and make some noise!

Jul
7
Sun
Agua Dulce, CA – Acton Rangers Gymkhana @ Vincent Hill Arena
Jul 7 all-day

Ride or just come out and cheer on our girls

Jul
10
Wed
Agua Dulce, CA – Karens Pool Party @ Karen Dagnans
Jul 10 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Jul
12
Fri
Gainesville, TX Monthly Roundup @ Amante Patio
Jul 12 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Its Roundup time again!! Lets meet at the new winery in downtown Gainesville and gab about all things equine and plan some fun shenanigans!

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!

Agua Dulce, CA – Bring Your Own Pool Party @ Cindy's home
Jul 13 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Bring your own pool, wear your best “Daisy Dukes”, enjoy a Red Neck Meal

Jul
14
Sun
Gainesville, TX Lake Texoma Lake Day @ Big Mineral Marina
Jul 14 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Its HOT! So we’re gonna  meet at Big Mineral Marina on Lake Texoma and take off in the boat for a redneck cruise and do some swimming, drinking, and snacking to cool off and give the weather the bird!

Jul
19
Fri
Agua Dulce, CA – Camping in Bear Valley Springs @ Tehachapi
Jul 19 – Jul 21 all-day

RSVP is absolute to gain access to Bear Valley Springs Community.  Kim Brandon is organizing this event.  Beautiful trails

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

Gainesville, TX Attending Gainesville Rodeo @ Gainesville Rodeo Arena
Jul 19 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Rodeo fun with all the rodeo activities

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

Monthly Chapter meeting in Port Orchard

Jul
28
Sun
Gainesville, TX Trail Ride @ Ray Roberts @ Lake Ray Roberts Elm Fork
Jul 28 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am

A trail is open at Ray Roberts after tornadoes damaged the area. We’ll take a short ride and get back before it gets too hot.

Jul
31
Wed
Benbrook, TX Holiday Park Ride & Swim @ Holiday Park
Jul 31 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Come for a shady 6-7 miles with a swim and a picnic in the middle. Wear something to get wet in and your swim shoes.  Bring a snack we will be going into the lake. Hills and rocks, we rate the trail 2.5.

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.

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
9
Fri
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.

Gainesville, TX Monthly Roundup @ Amante Patio
Aug 9 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Its Roundup Time for Cowgirls in N TX! We’ll plan some shenanigans, eat, drink, and be merry.

AGUA DULCE, CA – MONTHLY ROUNDUP @ LA CABANA
Aug 9 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

MONTHLY MEETING, PLEASE RSVP

Aug
10
Sat
AGUA DULCE, CA – MINUTE TO WIN IT @ DANAS HOME
Aug 10 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

FUN AND GAMES, FLYER SENT TO ALL CURRENT COWGIRLS

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
14
Wed
AGUA DULCE, CA – KAREN POOL PARTY @ KAREN DAGNANS HOME
Aug 14 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Aug
17
Sat
AGUA DULCE, CA – MT PINOS TRAIL RIDE @ FRAZIER PARK
Aug 17 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Aug
18
Sun
AGUA DULCE, CA – TRAIL RIDE HANSEN DAM
Aug 18 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Gainesville, TX Lake Day @ Walnut Creek Marina
Aug 18 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Lets beat the heat with another lake day!! We’ll meet at Walnut Creek Marina where Misty will pick you up on her boat for a Redneck Cruise. Bring snacks to share for a picnic on the boat.

Aug
21
Wed
AGUA DULCE, CA – KAREN POOL PARTY
Aug 21 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Aug
24
Sat
AGUA DULCE, CA – POOL & MOVIE AT VICKIS
Aug 24 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Aug
25
Sun
Gainesville, TX Shawnee Ride & Parade Planning Meeting @ Napoli's Italian Restaurant
Aug 25 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

A few chapters are teaming up to resurrect the old Shawnee Trail Ride in Pottsboro, TX. Frontier Days in Pottsboro was started around the wagon train on its way through town, following the old Shawnee Trail that moved cattle from Dallas to Missouri and crossed the Red River at Preston Point. The Trail Ride disappeared about 20 years ago and we’re bringing it back! Join us for the planing if you want to participate in the planning.

Aug
29
Thu
Agua Dulce, CA – Camping in Cuyamaca
Aug 29 – Sep 2 all-day

Camping at the Green Valley Equetrian area – at this time all sites are reserved

Sep
1
Sun
AGUA DULCE, CA – ACTON RANGERS GYMKHANA
Sep 1 – Sep 2 all-day
Sep
5
Thu
AGUA DULCE, CA – KAREN POOL PARTY
Sep 5 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Sep
7
Sat
Gainesville, TX Trail Ride @ Hickory Creek WMA (meet at bridge)
Sep 7 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

This will be probably the last ride of the year at Hickory Creek before they close it for hunting season. Hickory Creek is a fun, fairly rugged ride. We’re meeting at the bridge. If youre coming and don’t know where to go, contact Carolyn Grayson, listed as the event coordinator and she’ll send you a pin.

Sep
8
Sun
Greenville, TX – Saddle Fit Clinic With Hud Roberts @ Farmersville/Greenville
Sep 8 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Hud Roberts is a local custom saddle maker who will review general saddle building and fitting information.  There will be a question and answer period.  You may register to bring your horse and/or saddle for fitting review.  Hud will demonstrate several saddle tree and saddle fittings.  Location is to be determined based on the numbers registered.  (Either Farmersville or Greenville)