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FRANKLIN COUNTY SADDLE CLUB
2801 Road 60 Pasco, WA 99301
Friday, September 20, 2024 – Sunday, September 22, 2024
| Date | Type | Name | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri – 09/20 | TC | 40SC/PSR Fall Fling |  $31 – $58 |
Kathy Lepore |
| Sat – 09/21 | IH | 40SC/PSR Fall Fling | $24 – $44 |
Kathy Lepore |
| Sat – 09/21 | OC | 40SC/PSR Fall Fling | $24 – $44 |
Kathy Lepore |
| Sun – 09/22 | OC | 40SC/PSR Fall Fling | $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 |
Join us lunch and a good time. The menu offers dinner and lunch options. Come join us for a large glass of sweet tea and great conversation!
Come join us as we assist Rutledge clients enjoy the benefits of equine therapy. We will not be riding, but will be assisting young adults who are undergoing cancer treatments. Whether riding the trails or grooming horses, we need cowgirls there to help.
Patients will book through Rutledge at the direction of their medical advisers.
Join us for our 3rd Annual trip to the Cattleman’s Classic @ Ribeye Roundup! Great fun to watch the Cook-Off and great food to enjoy after! Meet us on the square and we will have a group seating area to enjoy the festivities! Price per Ticket has dropped from $35 to $20 with a new format. You will now be able to select samples from preferred Cooks!!
Proceeds of the event will benefit to NETBIO – The Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization (NETBIO) is a group of independent cow/calf producers and agribusiness representatives working together to enhance the beef industry in Northeast Texas. NETBIO works in conjunction with the Texas A&M- Commerce and the AgriLife Office in Sulphur Springs.
Here is the Ticket purchase link: (You may have to copy and put in your own browser.)
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Join us after the Cattleman’s Classic @ Ribeye Roundup for a open-air concert by Bobby Irwin!
Come join us for lunch before the drive home. Lots of laughter and good times will be had! This is a Wylie tradition to eat here after our trips to T Bar S Horse Camp.
Come join us for this fun, family friendly event! We will have a sponsor table and will help kids with crafts, etc. bring your kids, dogs, etc.!
come in costume if you like, or have your kids/ grandkids come in costume. There is a contest. There will be food trucks (food for purchase).
Join us for lunch at Sidekicks right after our play day. They are one of our favorite places in the area. Let’s support this local business like they have supported us!
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
Come join us for lunch before the drive home. Lots of laughter and good times will be had! This is a Wylie tradition to eat here after our trips to Train Robber Ranch or T Bar S Horse Camp and before we head to our next adventure whether it be in Gainesville for the Cowgirl Challenge or Greenville for the Top Rail Cowboy Church play day series.
Join us for lunch on Saturday and lets have a good time. The menu offers dinner and lunch options. Come join us for a large glass of sweet tea and great conversation!
Secure your horses, load the crew, and meet us for Lunch at our favorite mexican restaurant!!
Join us for lunch at El Manna right after our play day. They are one of our favorite Tex-Mex places in the area. Let’s support this local business like they have supported us!
Join us for lunch at Chili’s in Greenville right after the Greenville Veteran’s Day Parade.
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
Join us for lunch on Saturday and lets have a good time. The menu offers dinner and lunch options. Come join us for a large glass of sweet tea and great conversation!
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
- Just watch
- Participate Hands On
- Participate Hands On AND Bring a Horse
Join us for lunch at the Local Fork right after our play day. They are one of our favorite places in the area. Let’s support this local business like they have supported us!
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.
Join us for lunch on Saturday and lets have a good time. The menu offers dinner and lunch options. Come join us for a large glass of sweet tea and great conversation!
Meet us for lunch at Pizza Getti in Nevada, TX off Hwy 78. We can meet before or after we check in for the Spring Cowgirl Gathering in Blue Ridge.
Meet us for lunch at Jeff’s BBQ in Nevada, TX off Hwy 78. It is a small food truck know for it’s FANTASTIC BBQ! Grab a bit with us before heading home with your equine competitors!
Meet us for lunch at Cotton Patch Cafe! We will be stopping for lunch on our way home from Train Robber Ranch.
Meet us for lunch at Cotton Patch Cafe! We will be stopping for lunch on our way home from Train Robber Ranch.
Join us for lunch after the Blue Ridge Rodeo Parade! Please let us know if you are coming, we have to call ahead to reserve a table.
Join us after check-in for a quick lunch. The menu offers dinner and lunch options. Come join us for a large glass of sweet tea and great conversation!
*Drop you trailer at the arena or hop in with a fellow cowgirl and carpool.
Join us after the Cowgirl Round Up awards for a quick lunch before heading home. The menu offers many delicious options. Come join us for a large glass of sweet tea and great conversation!
*since it will be a Sunday, the Chick-Fil-A parking lot will be available for parking our trailers.
Join us after the parade for lunch. The menu offers breakfast and lunch options. Come join us for a large glass of sweet tea and great conversation!
*There is adequate parking in the lot next to the primary parking lot.