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Sep
13
Fri
Belton SC cowgirls attending the Stayin Alive Concert in Walhalla, SC @ Walhalla Civic Auditorium
Sep 13 @ 4:00 pm – 10:45 pm

Stayin Alive concert, a tribute to the Bee Gees featuring the Tribute Band capturing the excitement of live performance and subtleties of the human voice. Check Vivid Seats for availablity. Please let Libby Bigham know if you attend the concert.

Sep
14
Sat
Belfair WA Attending Working Equitation Clinic with Shelby Ahrens @ Anlan Cathal Ranch
Sep 14 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Clinic Fee: $200           Auditors: $20 per person payable upon arrival

Deposit of $100 non-refundable, due by midnight 8/30/24. Remainder $100 + $10 haul-in fee due upon arrival.

Payments through PayPal to [email protected]

10 rider maximum, trailer max size is 3-horse slant.

Bring your own lunch, light refreshments only provided.

No Shows will not be refunded.

Sep
15
Sun
Marysville, WA On the Ground or in the Saddle: Exploring the Connection @ Five Star Horsemanship
Sep 15 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Sep
20
Fri
Columbia Basin, WA – ETS Hosting @ Franklin Country Saddle Club
Sep 20 @ 7:00 am – Sep 23 @ 8:00 am

FRANKLIN COUNTY SADDLE CLUB

2801 Road 60 Pasco, WA 99301

Friday, September 20, 2024 – Sunday, September 22, 2024

Date Type Mi Name Price Contact Roster
Fri – 09/20 TC 5 40SC/PSR Fall Fling Early Bird Special$31 – $58 Kathy Lepore
Sat – 09/21 IH 40SC/PSR Fall Fling Early Bird Special$24 – $44 Kathy Lepore
Sat – 09/21 OC 40SC/PSR Fall Fling Early Bird Special$24 – $44 Kathy Lepore
Sun – 09/22 OC 40SC/PSR Fall Fling Early Bird Special$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
Sep
29
Sun
Kings Mountain, NC Benefit Concert @ Papa Doc’s
Sep 29 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Lake Wylie Children’s Charity benefit concert. A day of music, fun, a silent auction and much more!

Oct
13
Sun
Early, Texas Intro into Equine Bodywork Clinic @ Rockin Wild Ranch & Arena
Oct 13 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Early, Texas  Intro into Equine Bodywork clinic

 

clinic givin by

Clinicians :

Equine Unbound,

Chelse Freeman , CEMT

Animal Essential Health ,

Ruth Mitchell-Gollday, PT and Certified Aromatherapist

for more info and to sign up

please call

( 509) 929-6520

must bring neg coggins

 

 

Belfair, WA – Attending The Equine Neck Presentation by Sara Perkins, DVM @ Olalla Vineyard and Winery
Oct 13 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Hosted by The Lower Puget Sound Dressage Club. Please RSVP to Wendy Foss at 360-900-3396

Cost is free to LPSDC members, $15 to non-members

Dr. Perkins will present ECVM Demystified, with hands-on bone review of normal and abnormal necks.

Oct
27
Sun
Belton SC Cowgirls going to the Jelly Roll concert in Charlotte NC @ Spectrum Center
Oct 27 @ 7:00 pm – 12:00 am

Let’s roll to the concert in Charlotte NC JELLY ROLL! Cowgirls gonna rock it out! Tickets vary , purchase online.

Nov
16
Sat
Rochester, WA Intro to Cattle @ Flying M Stables, Olympia @ Flying M Stables
Nov 16 @ 8:30 am – 12:30 pm

Rochester, WA Chapter

Introduction to Cattle at Flying M Stables in Olympia, WA, put on by Tracking Y Ranch.

Limited to 20 Spots at $90 per person. Registration is required, non-refundable payment due at registration, (refundable if vendor cancels the event)

Registration closes the Friday a week prior to the Intro to Cattle event, a minimum of 10 riders is needed or date may be cancelled (there will be one event each month, November 2024 through April 2025!)

Check out Tracking Y Ranch or Flying M Stables Facebook pages for updates.

Horse/rider will gain experience of basic cattle maneuvering skills and sorting positions in the confines of a sorting pen. Great for horses and riders new to cattle work.

Please call or text April for registration and payment at 360-481-4366

Nov
24
Sun
Greenville, TX – Intro To Bodywork Clinic @ Top Rail Cowboy Church
Nov 24 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Learn simple, yet effective techniques to help your horses thrive with our 4 hour hands-on clinic taught by Chelse Freeman, CEMT and Ruth Mitchell-Golladay, PT and Certified Aromatherapy Specialist of Animal Essential Health.

If you would like to register, please text (972) 746-7159 and advise if you would like to

  1. Just watch
  2. Participate Hands On
  3. Participate Hands On AND Bring a Horse
Dec
11
Wed
Rock Springs WY A Country Christmas @ The Broadway Theater
Dec 11 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Bar-D Wranglers perform almost every summer night at the Bar D Chuckwagon from the end of May until the end of September. They have been featured performers at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville TN, Carnegie Hall New York City, San Francisco, and Tokyo Japan.
Tickets are $30 in advance or $35 at the door. Buy a season ticket and save!
Dec
14
Sat
Wylie, TX – Board & Brush cookie decorating @ Board & Brush - Rockwall
Dec 14 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Come out and join us for some Christmas cookie decorating! We have a night reserved for our event. Bring your Christmas decorating ideas and lets have fun!

**Please contact Kat Silvia for the access code to reserve your spot.

May
1
Thu
Troup, TX: Train Robber Ranch @ Train Robber Ranch
May 1 @ 12:00 pm – May 4 @ 11:00 am

Come join us for our second annual Train Rober Ranch ride! We will be limiting the ride to 15 cowgirls. LQ hookups are LIMITED as well. Get on the list early if you would like to come! Contact Brittany for more information!