Calendar

The list may take a minute or so to load. There are a lot of events!

 

Jan
12
Fri
Stanton, TX Attending Sandhills Rodeo @ Ector County Coliseum
Jan 12 @ 6:00 pm

The cowgirls are attending the Sandhills Rodeo on January 12, 2024.  We will meet for dinner at 6:00.  The rodeo starts at 7:30.

Jan
20
Sat
Stanton, TX Attending Wooly Winter Open Show @ Texas Tech Equestrian Center
Jan 20 @ 8:00 am

The cowgirls are headed North to Lubbock for the Wooly Winter Open Show at Texas Tech Equestrian Center.  The shows starts with Halter at 8:00, and will likely last until 5:00 p.m. or later, ending with Ranch classes.  Check out the following URL for more information:

https://www.texastechequestrian.com/open-show.html

 

Jan
26
Fri
McMinnville OR Attending Yamhill Posse Fun Night @ Yamhill County Fairgrounds
Jan 26 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

The Yamhill county sheriff’s posse always puts on a great fun night with barrels and poles and multiple other games

Poolville TX Meet & Greet @ El Cerrito
Jan 26 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Time to get together, eat some yummy food and talk about what our chapter is doing! El Cerrito is a favorite for many! whether you are a new member, belong to another chapter or interested in joining we would love to see you! Will have a raffle item, bring some cash.

Jan
27
Sat
Stanton, TX Attending Jennifer’s Mardi Gras Birthday Bash @ Jennifer's House
Jan 27 @ 7:00 pm

Put on your beads and get ready to party!  Mardi Gras season is winding up.  Let’s kick it off at Jennifer’s birthday bash!

Jan
30
Tue
Tenino, WA-Check in Roundup @ O'Blarneys @ theGibson House
Jan 30 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Just a fun little gathering for fun ladies!

Feb
10
Sat
Poolville, TX Trinity River Ride @ Trinity Trails @ Stockyards
Feb 10 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

With all the weather at we know these trails are still ridable! Trail Ride on the Trinity River. Park at the trailer parking next to Billy Bob’s. Ride out at 11 AM.

Feb
16
Fri
Poolville, TX Attending Tri-County Stock Horse @ Rocky Bend Arena
Feb 16 – Feb 17 all-day

show 2/8 in the 2024 series!
1/3 in our Spring Bronze Series
Clinics and ranch cutting on Friday.
Saturday six event show with three pens/judges running.
Day awards 1-3rd

This is a great place to start getting into competing/showing and meeting people in the area. They have several different classes and divisions, so you can compete at your level.

Ranch Rail, Trail, Pleasure, Riding, Reining and Cow Work classes

Further details on their website and FB pages – https://tricountystockhorse.com/

Feb
18
Sun
McMinnville OR Valentine’s Day, right @ Debbi Dreinser
Feb 18 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

We will be having a delayed Valentine’s Day ride at Debbie Diesner.
Bring your favorite snacks and enjoy after the ride
Wear something red and be surprised

Feb
21
Wed
Tenino, WA Paint & Sip @ Paint & Sip
Feb 21 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

I will have more information on the tickets to come! Please be patient! Thanks!

Come join us for a fun evening of painting and fun!  A great way to get together when its too rainy to ride.  Don’t worry if you can’t paint, I can’t, even my stick figures are scary.  I have done this before, it is fun!

Feb
22
Thu
Poolville TX Meet&Greet @ Woody Creek BBQ @ Woody Creek BBQ
Feb 22 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Time to get together, eat some yummy food and talk about what our chapter is doing!  whether you are a new member, belong to another chapter or interested in joining we would love to see you! Will have a raffle item, bring some cash.

Feb
24
Sat
Tenino, WA Attending Indoor Mountain Trail Course Play Day @ Flying M Stables
Feb 24 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Come and play on the IMTCA Indoor Mountain Trail Course,  Fee includes use of the outdoor arena and track (Weather Permitting)

Register for a time slot at    www.flyingmstables.com   $35 per horse & rider

Time Slots:     10am – 12pm      12pm – 2pm         2pm -4pm

Space is limited, your spot will be reserved with payment at   Venmo  (@flyingmstables)  or Cash or Check

 

Feb
25
Sun
Poolville, TX Attending Obstacles @ BTCC @ Brazos Trails Cowboy Church
Feb 25 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Let’s have fun with the horses on some obstacles. The church is going to have 3 events, 2 practices and the one in April will be a patterned jackpot format. The flyer can be found on Brazos Trails FB page or Poolville Chapter page.

Mar
1
Fri
McMinnville OR Attending gigantic garage sale at the farm @ The Willows Branch Horse
Mar 1 @ 9:00 am – Mar 2 @ 10:00 am

It is springtime and they are ready for a giant garage sale at the farm. There is something for everyone Friday 9 AM Saturday 9 AM

Plenty of parking and easy access off highway 22

Come down for a meet and greet with some of the rescues. Always bring your camera for fun. Farm photos
All proceeds go towards the upkeep and maintenance of the rescue

 

Mar
2
Sat
Poolville, TX Attending Trail Ride @ Six O Ranch @ Six O Ranch
Mar 2 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

We will be attending a trail ride organized by BTCC at Six O Ranch. Ride out is at 11, usually ride 3ish hours here.

*Must have current coggins
*$10 ranch fee

See less
Tenino, WA Turnout Clinic – Braiding, Show Clipping, and Grooming @ Rainbow Meadow Farms
Mar 2 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Hey Cowgirls!

EXCITING NEWS:
Have you wanted to learn how to braid? How to clip your equine friend for an upcoming show? What should that ‘pony beard’ look like?
MARCH 2nd 1-4 pm TURNOUT CLINIC w/ Jenny Howe!!!
She will cover BRAIDING, show clipping and grooming turnout tips and tricks! Plus she will be available for questions!!
Cost: $45/person
Location: Rainbow Meadow Farm, Rochester, WA
Sign up: Text (360-827-3627) or FB Messenger Annie Childress
Mar
3
Sun
Poolville, TX Trail Ride @ LBJ Grasslands @ LBJ Grasslands - Valley View
Mar 3 @ 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Sunday Afternoon ride at the Grasslands! Changing things up and starting from the Valley View trailhead to see the other side of the Grasslands. Charges for parking in the camping area.

Mar
7
Thu
Tenino WA – 6th Annual Spotted Horse Prize Ride
Mar 7 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Spotted horse ride:

Cowgirls!!  Come join!  All breeds welcome   Great prizes are accumulating as you read this!

This ride is presented by the Southwest Washington Regional Appaloosa Club located in Moscow, Idaho. A portion of the proceeds go to the youth program of Chief Joseph Foundation.

Come join this ride.  You can paint up your horses with spots/dots, hearts or what ever will make it fun.  Decorate away!

The ride is $30 which includes 2 raffle tickets into the general raffle and lunch. Extra tickets are $5 for 2 tickets. $5 of the $30 goes directly to the Evergreen Sportsmen Club for parking.

Camping is available Contact:  [email protected] 360-580-7704

[email protected]   360-628-7747

 

 

 

Tenino, WA South Sound Mounted Shooters
Mar 7 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

Hi Ladies!

Come join us and watch how the shootin is done! See the fast paced excitement of mounted shooting hosted by South Sound Mounted Shooters. Vendors and food on site.

Mar
19
Tue
Tenino, WA Ceramic Shop @ Tammy's Ceramic Shop
Mar 19 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Hi Ladies!

Another fun idea!  Really hoping for us to all get together and get to know each other so in the spring and summer our rides will be relaxing and we will know a bit about each other.  Always awkward to ride with strangers, Right????  Bring a few trinkets from a favorite horse, dog, person etc. to place gently into a keepsake.

Prices are 8X8 is $45         or             11X14 $75

 

 

Mar
22
Fri
Poolville, TX Attending Tri-County Stock Horse @ Rocky Bend Arena
Mar 22 – Mar 23 all-day

show 3/8 in the 2024 series!
2/3 in Spring Bronze Series
Clinics and ranch cutting on Friday.
Saturday six event show with three pens/judges running.
Day awards 1-3rd

This is a great place to start getting into competing/showing and meeting people in the area. They have several different classes and divisions, so you can compete at your level.

Ranch Rail, Trail, Pleasure, Riding, Reining and Cow Work classes

Further details on their website and FB pages – https://tricountystockhorse.com/

McMinnville Fund Day Friday @ The By-Pass
Mar 22 @ 6:00 pm – Mar 24 @ 9:00 pm

Dinner at 6:00

Dancing at 7:00

karaoke at 8:00

Mar
24
Sun
Poolville, TX Attending Obstacles @ BTCC @ Brazos Trails Cowboy Church
Mar 24 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Let’s have fun with the horses on some obstacles. This will be a practice for the patterned jackpot in April. The flyer can be found on Brazos Trails FB page or Poolville Chapter page.

Mar
25
Mon
Tenino, WA Joe Wolter Clinic @ Scatter Creek Stables
Mar 25 @ 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
As of today 1/25/24 the clinic is full, but contact Kasey if interested and get on a Waiting List!
Mar
28
Thu
Poolville, TX Meet and Greet @ Antonio’s @ Anotnio's
Mar 28 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Come join us for a Meet and Greet! Let’s get together, eat some Mexican food, get to know each other and find out what we are all about.

We will have a raffle item $$1.00 per ticket.

Stanton, TX Roundup @ Fat Birds
Mar 28 @ 6:30 pm

The monthly roundup of the Stanton, TX chapter will be at Fat Birds in Midland, TX.

Mar
30
Sat
Poolville, TX Bluebonnet Ride @ C-Bar @ C-Bar Stables
Mar 30 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

It is Bluebonnet time in Texas and this ranch never disappoints! Let’s go take a ride and test our sense of adventure while checking out the beautiful landscape that the bluebonnets always create. Bring a lunch with you and we’ll take a picnic along the way.

The owner typically meets us to check Coggins, get release form signed and collect fees.

Poolville, TX * New Date * Attending “Bust A Nut” Benefit @ The Heidaway
Mar 30 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

“Bust a Nut” is a fundraiser event to benefit 5150 Rescue Farm. Come have drinks, listen to Heidi’s stories, hang out with friends, and look at some great art. Drinks will be served from a converted horse trailer. More details as she posts the latest on the event.

Purpose of the fundraiser: 5150 farm was surrendered a bunch of Guinea pigs that need to be neutered.

Heidi and 5150 Farms rescues animals of all types, like the pig that caused an uproar locally. All animals are cared for and get vet treatments. Some will find their forever home on the farm and others are able to get adopted.

We can also hit up the Cantina for Mexican food and drinks after to keep the laughs going.

Apr
3
Wed
Stanton, TX Farewell Party for Meghan @ Jennifer's House
Apr 3 @ 7:00 pm

Cowgirl Meghan is moving back to Florida.  Join us to give her a proper send off.  Bring your favorite dish and/or beverage.

Apr
6
Sat
McMinnville OR Attending Trotting in to Summer @ Polk Couty Fairgrounds
Apr 6 @ 9:00 am – Jun 1 @ 9:43 pm

First annual Polk County, 4H summer horse tax sale
advisory committee and fundraisers to support the Polk county for equestrian

Apr
11
Thu
McMinnville Oregon round up meeting @ Westside Pacific family restaurant
Apr 11 @ 6:00 pm – 6:00 pm

we will be meeting at the old Ferrell restaurant in Oregon now called Westside Pacific family restaurant.
Susie and I tried out the food and it was delicious and reasonably price

come join us for good food awesome friend and a lively meeting

Apr
12
Fri
Poolville TX – Bowling Night @ Film Alley
Apr 12 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

We love our horses but sometimes it is good to just hang out! Time for bowling, fun and laughs with each other. Even if you don’t want to bowl Film Alley offers other things, or just hang out and laugh at(I mean with) us!

 

Apr
13
Sat
Stanton, TX Attending Old Sorehead Trade Days
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – Apr 14 @ 5:00 pm

The Old Sorehead Trade Days is an opportunity to shop dozens of local vendors.

Apr
14
Sun
Poolville TX – *location change*Sunday afternoon ride @ Fort Richardson State Park
Apr 14 @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

We love to ride and this weather is great for a Sunday afternoon ride! The park entry fee is $7.  Meet at the Cross Timbers trail head, ride out at 2. The trail is 7ish miles, so typically a 2 hour ride.

Apr
16
Tue
McMinnville OR Cyrus horse camp @ Cyrus horse camp
Apr 16 @ 11:55 pm – Apr 20 @ 12:55 am

no reservations needed first come first serve
Great riding at Cyrus horse camp. No reservations are needed.
Come enjoy some awesome Cowgirls.

Apr
25
Thu
McMinnville OR Sisters Shopping
Apr 25 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am

This is our yearly shopping trip to Sisters

We will be meeting at Cindy Martin’s to car pool at 8:00 SHARP

 

 

Poolville TX Meet & Greet @ Shep's
Apr 25 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Come join us for a meet and greet! Shep’s has a great atmosphere. The weather should be perfect to eat out on the patio. Lots of good options here, the hamburgers definitely do not disappoint! We can always stay after the meal and play some pool!

Stanton, TX Meet and Greet @ Fair to Midland
Apr 25 @ 6:30 pm
Are you curious about the 40 Something Cowgirls? Come out and meet our members! Find out about fun upcoming events or suggest your own event! We hope to see you there!
May
4
Sat
McMinnville OR Attending Oregon Horse Center Tack Sale @ Oregon Horse Center
May 4 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

One day, only spring tax sale at the Prairie  complexe

May
7
Tue
McMinnville, Oregon, Mildred Kanipe @ Mildred Knaipe
May 7 @ 11:59 pm – May 10 @ 12:59 am

Reservations are needed
Come join us for some great trails

May
10
Fri
Poolville, TX **Postponed** Attending Tri-County Stock Horse @ Rocky Bend Arena
May 10 – May 11 all-day

show 4/8 in the 2024 series!
3/3 in Spring Bronze Series
Clinics and ranch cutting on Friday.
Saturday six event show with three pens/judges running.
Day awards 1-3rd

This is a great place to start getting into competing/showing and meeting people in the area. They have several different classes and divisions, so you can compete at your level.

Ranch Rail, Trail, Pleasure, Riding, Reining and Cow Work classes

Further details on their website and FB pages – https://tricountystockhorse.com/

Tenino,WA Spring Fling Mounted Shooter Event @ T90 Ranch
May 10 @ 12:00 pm – May 12 @ 5:00 pm

Hours are 12 noon to 5pm each day

Come watch the fast paced excitement of mounted shooting hosted by South Sound Mounted Shooters.  Enjoy local vendors for shopping and food trucks on site.

Spectators are free!

May
11
Sat
McMinnville Oregon Elijah Bristow day ride @ Elijah Bristow, Elijah Bristow State Park
May 11 @ 12:02 am – 1:02 am

Come, join us for a day ride in Dexter, Oregon at Elijah

Stanton, TX attending Shenandoah Bar M Ranch Open House @ Shenandoah Bar M Ranch
May 11 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Shenandoah Bar M Ranch welcomes the cowgirls to visit the Ranch during the Shenandoah Bar M open house event.

Beginning at 9:00 a.m., the public is invited to tour the facility during which time a light breakfast will be provided.  Tours of the property will be given.  We will ride at 12:00.  As a group, we can decide whether to do an arena ride, obstacle course, trail ride, or all three!

May
14
Tue
Tenino, WA Monthly Meeting @ O'Blarneys @ theGibson House
May 14 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Come and join us and see what we are all about!!   We have a love of horse and local events..  You earn points by attending and at the end of the year you can earn awards!

If you have any questions you can email me at  TenioWA@40Somethingcowgirls

May
18
Sat
Poolville, TX Attending CHAPS Weekend Challenge @ Rocking RJ Ranch
May 18 @ 7:30 am – May 19 @ 2:00 pm

This is a trail challenge that will take approximately 2 1/2 hours with 10 to 15 mostly natural obstacles. Entry fee for judging and prizes is $50 each day, $30 to just do the ride. For further info and sign up information see Rockin’ RJ Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/V5Yagf6B6bCDKvko/?mibextid=oFDknk

May
19
Sun
McMinnville OR Chrystal Riley @ Pheasant Hill
May 19 @ 10:00 am – Jul 19 @ 6:00 pm

This is a day ride bring your own lunch and drink
Boots and the Stirrup at 10 o’clock

May
21
Tue
Tenino, WA Monthly Meeting @ O'Blarneys @ theGibson House
May 21 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Come and join us and see what we are all about!!   We have a love of horse and local events..  You earn points by attending and at the end of the year you can earn awards!

If you have any questions you can email me at  TenioWA@40Somethingcowgirls

May
23
Thu
Poolville TX Meet & Greet @ El Cerrito
May 23 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Time to get together, eat some yummy food and talk about what our chapter is doing! El Cerrito is a favorite for many! whether you are a new member, belong to another chapter or interested in joining we would love to see you! Will have a raffle item, bring some cash.

May
28
Tue
McMinnville Oregon Sheep Springs @ Sheep Springs
May 28 @ 8:00 am – May 30 @ 9:00 am

Great trails had a fun time with fellow Cowgirl