Calendar

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May
24
Fri
Farmersville TX @ 6RS Ranch Trail Ride @ 6RS Ranch
May 24 – May 26 all-day

Again, Linda Deas will be leading our Posse through her familiar trails and offering a great weekend!  Make your reservations NOW… there are only 12 spots with electric hook-up!  Call this number at 6RS for info 903-388-0439.

Jun
7
Fri
Cottage Grove, Oregon Camping/Obstacle Ride @ Perrydale
Jun 7 @ 10:00 am – Jun 8 @ 12:00 pm

Obstacle Course and trails to go adventure on. Nice and relaxing adventures with challenging trails if you want.

Jun
9
Sun
Salem, OR Attending Beach Poker Ride @ South Jetty Beach
Jun 9 @ 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
The annual Scholarship Beach Poker Ride is just around the corner!
Please share this event with your horse friends!
They have some amazing prizes lined up but are looking for more donations.
Please give us a call, email or message if you would like to donate to this event! Valerie Carkuff 541.961.7309 or Jason Birrer  541.272.9938
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
15
Sat
Ball Ground Ga. Obstacle Challenge: Garland Mountain @ Garland Mountain Hose & Hiking Trails
Jun 15 all-day
McMinnville OR ATTENDING 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 – Go Together to Play Day at Bolender Horse Park @ Bolender Horse Park
Jun 15 @ 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.

Salem, OR Attending Silver Falls State Park Trail Ride @ Silver Falls State Park
Jun 15 @ 9:00 am – 2:30 pm
RAN OR SHINE Come on a Trail Ride!!
Start Time: 9 am, Last Rider MUST ride out at 11 am. Drawings and Prizes will be at 1:30 pm.
$100 to 1st Place. Prizes for the top hands. Drawings for youth and adults.
No Dogs (per state park rules), no foals, and no stallions
$10 Entry Fee, Each Hand $5, Five hands for $20
This is a fundraiser and proceeds go to maintain trail systems on federal lands, Big Meadows Horse Camp, and educational booth at NW Horse Fair.
USED Tack and saddles will be offered again this year for donations. Coffee in the morning with muffins. Eat Lunch while listening to a soothing BLUE GRASS BAND.
Directions: I-5 Exit 253 Take Hwy 22 East towards Detroit Lake/Bend. Turn off of Hwy 22 at Exit 7, OR-214 to Silver Falls Hwy. Stay on Hwy 214 to Silver Falls State Park. Approximately 26 miles from Salem. Watch for Poker ride signs. Go through park check in station and they will direct you to Howard Creek Horse Camp parking.
Contact: Jennifer Paulson – Chairperson [email protected] 541.619.5115
Jun
16
Sun
Poolville, TX – **Postponed** Attending Obstacles @ BTCC @ Brazos Trails Cowboy Church
Jun 16 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Now that we have gotten some obstacle practice in, let’s see our improvements. This will be a patterned jackpot for time.  3D format, paying 2 places in each division, 75% payout.

Jun
22
Sat
Early, Texas. Lake Proctor Monthly Trail Ride @ Lake Proctor
Jun 22 @ 8:30 am – 10:00 am

Early, Texas. Lake Proctor Monthly Trail Ride

Come And join us at beautiful lake Proctor in Dublin , Texas

rated easy with some sand , gravel and rocks

trail ride should last less than 2 hours

lunch afterwards at Miguel’s restaurant, plenty of parking , lunch is Dutch

Negative Coggins required

 

Jun
30
Sun
Salem, OR Attending Jokers Wild Poker Ride @ TE Ranch
Jun 30 @ 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

Come on out for the 24th Annual Oregon Equestrian Trails Mid-Valley Chapter Poker Ride.

Directions: North on 9th St, go 1 mile, Left on Heritage Hills Rd, then follow the signs to TE Ranch.

$10 per hand or 3 hand for $20 (minimum one hand per rider)
Minors (under 18 yrs old) need a parent or guardian signature.

First rider out 9 am * Last rider out 12 pm * Awards at 2: 30 PM
NO DOGS PLEASE!

Food will be available for purchase from J&C BBQ.

For more information, please call Meg 541.609.1075 or email PokerRideInfo@gmail.com

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

Aug
24
Sat
Estacada, OR – Attending ‘SURVEY SAYS’ Horseback Survey Game @ Milo McIver State Park
Aug 24 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Bring your digital camera or smart phone and find the top surveyed answers to questions to chose from along the trail. Compete as an individual.

Riders out at 9-11 am. Riders will leave in intervals and Ride route is 2 -2 1/2 hours long. Finish by 2pm. Intervals intended to control congestion on the trails.

Riders must return to later than 2pm to turn in their results. Prizes awarded after 2pm.

Bring your lunch; lemonade, water and treats provided.

Shoes for horses are recommended. Children are encouraged to wear helmets and dogs must be on a leash.

Entry Fees: $30 per rider; under 12 years of age $10. cash or check. Day use park parking fee is $5; or purchase an annual permit. *Join OET at this event with the purchase of a single or family membership and recieve one free entry to this event. (Memberships will include 2025; annual memberships are: single $30, family $35).

Prizes Awarded: For individuals with the most points awarded in the Survey, for First, Second, and Third Place. Judges decisions are final. There will also be raffle prizes. Each entrant receives a raffle ticket for this drawing.

Questions? Contact:

Rebecca Duren – 503-688-8179 – [email protected]    Tonya Wilson – 541-609-0508 – [email protected]       Linda Rutherford – 503-504-5083 – cloudylindy@hotmail.com