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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
26
Thu
BRECKENRIDGE, TX Trivia Night @ Canyon Road Barn and Grill
Sep 26 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

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.

Greenwood TX – Birthday Dinner @ TBD
Sep 26 @ 6:30 pm – 8:15 pm

Join us to celebrate all the September birthdays.

Sep
27
Fri
Big Spring TX Chapter Retreat @ Lazy TK
Sep 27 @ 3:00 pm – Sep 29 @ 3:00 pm

We will be invading the Lazy TK for the weekend for our chapter retreat.. This is an exclusive chapter event…

Church Point, LA Cowgirl Round-up @ Uncle T's Oyster Bar
Sep 27 @ 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm

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

Forsyth GA RockN’5L Rodeo Co Youth Division (Cedartown) @ Crazzy P Arena
Sep 27 @ 5:00 pm – Sep 28 @ 6:00 pm

Please see details below.  Saturday dates 9 am

 Open photo

 

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

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

Oct
11
Fri
Church Point, LA Cowgirl Round-up @ Uncle T's Oyster Bar
Oct 11 @ 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm

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

Oct
12
Sat
Rock Springs WY Think Pink Barrel Race @ Sublette County Fairgrounds
Oct 12 – Oct 13 all-day
THINK PINK 2023 $3,000.00 ADDED!!!
Sublette County Fairgrounds indoor Arena. Big Piney, Wyoming
SATURDAY October 14th
Time Onlys at 11am RACE at 1pm
SUNDAY October 15th
Time Onlys at 10am
RACE at 12pm
Order of events
Peewees
Non-carry over 18/50
OPEN 4D
2 RUN average on the OPEN 4D & YMI 3D
$60 OPEN 4D 1/2 sec splits
$50 YETI Maturity
Sidepot 3D 3/4 split 100% payback
$35EF 15/50 3D full sec splits
$35EF 16-49 3D 1/2 sec splits
$15 EF Turtle & Hare PeeWee 2D 5 sec split
PLENTY of COVERED STALLS & RV hookups available. Portable pens welcomed.
Enter onsite/ no late fees
Cash, check, CC & Venmo accepted
Contact Jessie Ann Chrisman 307-260-5266 with any and all questions.
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

 

 

Oct
18
Fri
Church Point, LA Cowgirl Round-up @ Uncle T's Oyster Bar
Oct 18 @ 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm

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

Green River, Wyoming – Attending Power of Pink Barrel Race @ Sweetwater County Events Complex - Indoor Arena
Oct 18 @ 4:00 pm – Oct 20 @ 6:30 pm

Save the dates for the 3rd Annual “Power of Pink Barrel Race”.  The dates will be Friday October 18th through Sunday October 20th.

This is another great barrel race produced by Genesis Parker & Megan Matsuura, two members of the Green River Chapter of 40 Something Cowgirls.

A great race for a great cause, well ran, fun for the entire family, and a great time in the saddle.

90% will go back into the POT!!!!    Added Money To be announced when made available

Will add more information as it comes available.

Oct
20
Sun
Wylie, TX – Dinner after Cowgirl Challenge @ Texas Roadhouse
Oct 20 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Come join us for dinner at Texas Roadhouse in Sherman after the Cowgirl Challenge in Gainsville! Lots of laughter and fun will be had. Plenty of parking for horse trailers at the rear of the building.

Oct
25
Fri
Church Point, LA Cowgirl Round-up @ Uncle T's Oyster Bar
Oct 25 @ 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm

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

Forsyth GA RockN’5L Rodeo Co Youth Division (Cedartown) @ Crazzy P Arena
Oct 25 @ 5:00 pm – Oct 27 @ 6:00 pm

Please see details below.  Saturday dates 9 am

 Open photo

 

Oct
26
Sat
Forsyth GA Lucky J Barrel Racing (Covington) @ The Newton County Agricultural Center
Oct 26 @ 8:30 am

Please see details below.

Open photo

 

Abilene, TX Western Women of Inspiration Ministry Retreat @ Rafter L Ranch (Coleman, TX) @ Rafter L Ranch
Oct 26 @ 2:00 pm – Oct 27 @ 3:00 pm

Come on out for a weekend of celebrating Jesus! Plus, horseback (trail riding and obstacle course), some fellowship, testimonials and a devotional on Sunday.

Please bring proof of a negative Coggins prior to off-loading horse on ranch property. Check in will be @ 2pm on Saturday 26 Oct 2024, check out will be @ 2pm on Sunday 27 Oct 2024. Primitive camping only. You may bring a generator and panels. Lori will assign meal items to bring for supper on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday.

Need/Want a stall for your horse? Please contact Terrie Eldred@ 325-636-7974. Stalls are self-clean and cost is $10. Please let Terrie know if you are bringing a very tall and/or large RV/LQ trailer.

Requesting no alcohol at this event.

Planning to “pass the hat” on Sunday for an offering to Rafter L ranch for allowing us to enjoy the beauty of the ranch and obstacle course.

Looking forward to a fun filled “girls” weekend.

Oct
31
Thu
BRECKENRIDGE, TX Trivia Night @ Canyon Road Barn and Grill
Oct 31 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

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.

Nov
1
Fri
Church Point, LA Cowgirl Round-up @ Uncle T's Oyster Bar
Nov 1 @ 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm

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

Nov
3
Sun
Wylie, TX – Dinner after Cowgirl Challenge @ Texas Roadhouse
Nov 3 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Come join us for dinner at Texas Roadhouse in Sherman after the Cowgirl Challenge in Gainsville! Lots of laughter and fun will be had. Plenty of parking for horse trailers at the rear of the building.

Nov
8
Fri
Church Point, LA Cowgirl Round-up @ Uncle T's Oyster Bar
Nov 8 @ 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm

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

Nov
15
Fri
Church Point, LA Cowgirl Round-up @ Uncle T's Oyster Bar
Nov 15 @ 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm

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

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
22
Fri
Church Point, LA Cowgirl Round-up @ Uncle T's Oyster Bar
Nov 22 @ 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm

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

Nov
28
Thu
BRECKENRIDGE, TX Trivia Night @ Canyon Road Barn and Grill
Nov 28 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

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.

Nov
29
Fri
Church Point, LA Cowgirl Round-up @ Uncle T's Oyster Bar
Nov 29 @ 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm

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

Dec
3
Tue
Wylie, TX – Dinner after the 3rd Annual Santa’s Country Christmas ride @ Texas Roadhouse
Dec 3 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Join us for dinner after our 3rd Annual Santa’s Country Christmas ride!  There is plenty of parking in the adjacent parking lot to the location.

 

*event is subject to change depending on weather*

 

Dec
6
Fri
Wylie, TX – Dinner after Greenville Christmas Parade @ Chili's Bar & Grill
Dec 6 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us for dinner at Chili’s in Greenville right after the Greenville Christmas Parade.

Church Point, LA Cowgirl Round-up @ Uncle T's Oyster Bar
Dec 6 @ 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm

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

Dec
13
Fri
Church Point, LA Cowgirl Round-up @ Uncle T's Oyster Bar
Dec 13 @ 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm

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

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.

Dec
20
Fri
Church Point, LA Cowgirl Round-up @ Uncle T's Oyster Bar
Dec 20 @ 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm

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

Dec
26
Thu
BRECKENRIDGE, TX Trivia Night @ Canyon Road Barn and Grill
Dec 26 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

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.

Dec
27
Fri
Church Point, LA Cowgirl Round-up @ Uncle T's Oyster Bar
Dec 27 @ 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm

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

Dec
31
Tue
Wylie, TX – New Year’s Eve after ride meal @ Cheddar's
Dec 31 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Come join us for an after ride meal. Lots of laughter and good times will be had!

There is plenty of parking at the Home Depot behind the Cheddar’s restaurant.

Jan
1
Wed
Wylie, TX – New Year’s day after ride meal @ Cotton Patch Cafe
Jan 1 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Come join us for an after ride meal. Lots of laughter and good times will be had!

Plus we will be celebrating our Princess’ birthday! So there will be cupcakes!

 

Jan
3
Fri
Church Point, LA Cowgirl Round-up @ Uncle T's Oyster Bar
Jan 3 @ 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm

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

Jan
10
Fri
Church Point, LA Cowgirl Round-up @ Uncle T's Oyster Bar
Jan 10 @ 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm

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

Jan
17
Fri
Church Point, LA Cowgirl Round-up @ Uncle T's Oyster Bar
Jan 17 @ 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm

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

Jan
18
Sat
Benbrook TX-Post Parade Lunch @ Pappasitos
Jan 18 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Join us for lunch after the FWSSR parade! There is plenty of parking for trailers. Dutch treat, but please let us know you are coming so we grab plenty of  tables.Deadline to RSVP is Wednesday, January 8, 2025.

PM or text to 817-614-6382

Wylie, TX – FWSSP Lunch @ Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
Jan 18 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Come join us for lunch after the Fort Worth Stock Show parade! There is enough parking for trailers.

 

Jan
24
Fri
Church Point, LA Cowgirl Round-up @ Uncle T's Oyster Bar
Jan 24 @ 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm

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

Jan
31
Fri
Church Point, LA Cowgirl Round-up @ Uncle T's Oyster Bar
Jan 31 @ 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm

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

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

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

Feb
14
Fri
Church Point, LA Cowgirl Round-up @ Uncle T's Oyster Bar
Feb 14 @ 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm

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

Feb
21
Fri
Church Point, LA Cowgirl Round-up @ Uncle T's Oyster Bar
Feb 21 @ 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm

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

Feb
28
Fri
Church Point, LA Cowgirl Round-up @ Uncle T's Oyster Bar
Feb 28 @ 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm

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

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

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

Mar
14
Fri
Church Point, LA Cowgirl Round-up @ Uncle T's Oyster Bar
Mar 14 @ 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm

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

Mar
21
Fri
Benbrook TX – TRR Weekend @ Train Robber Ranch
Mar 21 @ 2:00 pm – Mar 24 @ 12:00 pm

Join us for a weekend at Train Robbers Ranch in beautiful East Texas! For additional information on area sites and activities, visit the website. We will take food to cook on site and will determine what to take closer to time. http://Www.trainrobberranch.com