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Wavra’s Indoor Winter Market runs every Saturday through March 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the farm, 7882 Jordan St. S.E. It’s off Highway 22 just southeast of Salem.
Come celebrate our End of a Fun Year and the start to a new year!
White Elephant Gift $40 and Up Range.
Socks Exchange. Bring one pair of socks wrapped in a paper bag to exchange.
If this sounds like tons of fun, believe me… IT IS!
They run sponsor flags, grand entry, push cows, opening ceremony at gaming events, parades, and so much more!
Come on out and meet them with or without your horse! You’ll see for yourself how incredibly fun 2024 can be for you & your horse, with great drama free, like-minded cowgirls!
Follow their page for all upcoming events! You’ll surely be glad you did!
Come with your ideas and goals for our new Chapter on the Kitsap Peninsula! Meet and Greet the new Cowgirls!
Non-Members are also welcome to attend. Membership applications for Cowgirls (31+) and Lil Sisters (21-30) will be available.
Tickets for Boots & Bounty: Barn Dance & BBQ Benefit are officially ON SALE NOW at https://bootsandbounty.ticketspice.com/boots-bounty-barn…
A limited number of VIP PRIVATE TABLES are also available, only 5 are available, grab yours today and invite the whole gang!
Included in your $28 per person ticket is a delicous BBQ dinner will be cooked on site by McKillip’s Catering Inc.
while Outlaw ‘Shine get’s your toes tappin’
Dancer’s encouraged and wallflowers welcome!
A silent auction with some amazing donations to bid on will close at 8 pm.
All in support of an amazing cause, Oregon Agricultural Trust
We can’t wait to see you there!
You must pick a 2-hour time slot when registering and paying Flying M Stables.
Movement Matters! Live cooking demo and preview of Walk With Ease
Walk With Ease is a FREE program provided by OSU Extension that can:
- Build confidence in being physically active
- Get you moving no matter your mobility or fitness level
- Reduce pain and improve overall health
Join us to learn more about why movement matters – and enjoy a live healthy cooking demonstration!
This free virtual event is a partnership with Oregon State University Extension, Comagine Health, CINO, Oregon Wellness Network, and Food Hero
Let’s get Together and Have Some Fun!
Social Hour at 1 PM.
Potluck and Meeting starts at 1:30 PM.
Bring Your Ideas of Some Fun Events!
Let’s get Together and Have Some Fun!
Potluck and Awards starts at 1:00 PM.
Come Spend a Day learning all the Self Defense Tools for us Women!
Princess Tootie will be bringing snacks. Please be sure to RSVP to Tootie for headcount for food!
Monthly Chapter Meeting in Bremerton. No food or drinks requirement.
Come learn all about things Melaleuca!
May 25th: Preflight Checks
June 22nd: Forehand and Haunch Turns
July 27th: Speed Control at Walk and Trot
August 24th: Stops
September 28th: Backing
October 26th: Side Passing and Leg Yielding
November 23rd: Arena Obstacles
December 28th: Fundamentals 1&2
‘24 January 25th: Fundamentals 3&4
‘24 February 22nd: Fundamentals 5&6
‘24 March 28th Soft Feel and Collection
ONLY 10 Participants per class
Registration Link –https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSfxKqE52Cs…/viewform…
Join the GA crew & Laura from Fig Jewelry, find a wide array of beautiful bracelets made from high-quality materials…made for forever wear.
Sterling silver and gold-filled options available. Enjoy sweet treats and drinks from their new coffee bar!
Let’s get Together and Have Some Fun!
Social Hour at 6 PM.
Potluck and Meeting starts at 6:30 PM.
Bring Your Ideas of Some Fun Events!
Join in celebrating a stylish milestone! It’s been one fabulous year since they made their move to this chic location, and they want to thank you, their amazing customers, for making it unforgettable.
Enjoy exclusive discounts, special offers, and a whole lot of fashion fun. Let’s toast to 365 days of fabulous finds and trendsetting moments!
See you at our Anniversary Sale extravaganza!
***PRIZES*TREATS*GOODIE BAGS*VIP DISCOUNTS***
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Monthly Chapter meeting in Port Orchard
The 23rd Annual Northwest Horse Fair & Expo will be held at the Linn Co. Fair & Expo Center in Albany, OR March 22-24, 2023.
The event is a three-day horse fair and exposition, attracting horse owners and enthusiasts from Oregon and the surrounding states and Canada. Each day of the expo will be packed with sights and sounds of the horse world: featuring world-renowned clinicians, various breed demonstrations, stallion review, equine related shopping booths and much more!
Come have Breakfast before wandering around the Expo.
Come meet some of the new vendors!!
They will have wine tasting, Olive Oil, and Vinegar tasting.
Special deals in store only.
Snacks and sweets!!
EVENT CANCELLED BY BCHW DUE TO LACK OF INTEREST
Come enjoy dinner and a movie with your friends!
Let’s get Together and Have Some Fun!
Social Hour at 1 PM.
Potluck and Meeting starts at 1:30 PM.
Bring Your Ideas of Some Fun Events!
Come enjoy a fun trail ride with us.
– Listed Top 5 Flea Market in USA by Flea Market Décor magazine!
– Listed top traveling market in USA by Flea Market Style magazine!
Friday (April 12th) 4pm-9pm
– First Pick – 4pm entry ($20)
– Early Bird – 6pm entry ($15)
– Tickets good for both days
Saturday (April 13th) 9am-10am
– 9am entry ($12)
– Enter 1hr before GA
Saturday (April 13th) 10am-4pm ($10)
– Enter anytime after 10am
*12 and under is free
ALL ABOARD!!
Let somebody else take care of the cooking with this 2.5 hour ride and delicious brunch buffet.
Ticket includes, brunch buffet, coffee, water, hot tea.
Adults = $62 / Seniors = $54
They have a bar car that houses a full bar to serve up craft beer, mimosas, bloody marys and so much more.
They will run this ride rain or shine, please come dressed for the weather.
Train leaves at 10 am – Plan to arrive no later than 9:30 AM!
If you are wanting to purchase tickets please go to: Upcoming Rides – Santiam Excursion Trains (santiamexcursions.com) and purchase for the date listed on this event. When you get towards to end of checking out there will be an option to put in if you would like to be put with another group. Please put 40 Something Cowgirls in that spot so we can all sit together.
If you have any questions or get confused when purchasing tickets please reach out to Angie Vachter, 503.510.2576 and she can help you purchase.
Trinity Trail Events founder Maral Eckenrod will conduct an instructional clinic on how to navigate the mountain trail obstacles at Flying M Stables, which were built by Mark Bolender of Bolender Horse Park. If you trail ride or have thought of competing at a Novice, Intermediate, or Advanced Level of Equine Trail Sports events (ETS) or other obstacle challenges such as IMTCA events (International Mountain Trail Challenge Association), here is where you can start! Maral will lead us through how to acclimate your horse to the obstacle, navigate it properly, and what judges are looking for.
Trinity Trail Events also conducts virtual challenges using just a few items (ground poles, tarp, cones, flag, spray bottle) that you may have at home. You will receive the pattern and have a window of time to practice and video you and your horse navigating the obstacles, submit your video to Maral, who will judge it, provide comments if you want, and award prizes, including buckles. TTE has Novice, Intermediate, Advanced and Easy Peasy patterns to get you started in this field!
Depending on sign-ups for the clinic, the plan is for 2 hours of In-Hand instruction and practice and 2 hours of mounted instruction and practice. If more than 12 horse/rider pairs sign-up, then it may be changed to 2 groups, with 1 hour each of In-Hand and Mounted work.
Cost: $60 per horse/rider pair, includes haul-in fee of $35 ; $5 per auditor
Pay via Venmo to @Wendy-Morrow-79 and Chapter will pay the haul-in fee to Flying M Stables.
Monthly Chapter Meeting in Bremerton. No food or drinks requirement.
Monthly Chapter Meeting in Bremerton. No food or drinks requirement.
If you would like to check this store out with Marla you can meet up with her on Thursday, April 18, at 11 am at AJ’s, 22525 SW Stafford Rd, Tualatin. Driveway is on Shatz. You can carpool or caravan from there.
Just in time for your show season! Please join for an educational seminar on Safety and Preparation for Horse Shows.
Chris Wickliffe, DVM, will explain the importance of being prepared and safe during your horse shows, and how to ensure a good experience for both rider and horse.
Look forward to learning:
- Things you can do to ensure your horse will be protected against diseases
- Precautions you can take to avoid injury to your horse with travel and exercise
- A mental check list of all things you should be checking and preparing before travel
- Much more!
This seminar is not limited to those in more competitive show rings! It offers valuable information to anyone who takes trip with their horses (trail riding, camping, OHSET, 4H)
** They are offering FREE admission to members of OHSET and 4H! **
Dinner will be provided, courtesy of Boehringer Ingelheim
Can’t wait to see you there!
Auditing cost is $20 per day or $50 for all 3 days. Bring your own chair, food, drink, notepad, and pen.
Riding spots are full.
Mark your calendar for the 37th Annual Oregon Ag Fest, April 27-28 at the Oregon State Fairgrounds in Salem, OR.
Over 30 interactive activities for kids as well as a petting zoo, equipment display, tradeshow and pony rides (free of charge).
This year, parking is free and admission is $15. Kids 15 & under get FREE admission!
Come have breakfast with us!
They have assembled one of the best lineups of vintage, bespoke, handmade and antique dealers in the PNW! Mark your calendars, grab your buds and make a plan to join us for 2 1/2 days of shopping, food and fun on historic grounds in Turner, OR . Can’t wait to see you. www.thefarmhouseshow.com
More details to be provided by Olympic Chapter BCHW and post will be updated. Please check back here!
Camping is free on DNR land, but may need Discover Pass.
Here’s info on directions to, camping, and riding at BBQ Flats: https://hollyblogsheradventures.blogspot.com/2023/07/bruce-tropple-indian-camp-and-bbq-flats.html?fbclid=IwAR1wMdxxaU0jRvzaj5DFsEJe6GRtRzTx8xcNgcTYVMRG0hIjAM7xf7DVRco
Saturday May 4th, 9am-4pm
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.
Come to this small farm and choose from a BIG variety of dahlia tubers!
They will be priced from $5 to $9 a tuber.
Please see event page for photos of available varieties and check out their Facebook page or Instagram for more updates @abundantacreflowerfarm
Queen Amber is hosting a Kentucky Derby Party!
This is the 150th Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve. It is the world’s Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports. And this year, the excitement is bigger than ever!
Finger Sandwiches and Mint Juleps will be served.
Dawn your Big Hat and your Brightest dress. Awards to the best hat and overall outfit.
THE EXCITEMENT IS INCREASING…….
THE 2024 PLANT SALE IS COMING SOON!
Rickreall, Polk County Fairgrounds
The Polk County Master Gardener Association Plant Sale is coming up Friday, May 10th 9:00 to 4:00 and Saturday, May 11th, 9:00 t0 2:00.
Cheers to the returning Country Store, beautiful annuals, trees and shrubs, perennials, herbs, hanging baskets and a few specialty plants.
They are adding a new children’s area this year where children will, for $1, be able to plant a Marigold in a colorful plastic pot for their mom and take home a small scoop of Marigold seeds to plant in their yard. This table will be staffed by members of one of their 4H Horticulture groups who will also have information on the 4H groups in Polk County to give to kids who come to the table.
They will also have 5 to 6 raffle items to be raffled off on Saturday at noon.
Save the date!
Announcing the fun, annual Chic and the Cow Mother’s Day Barn Bazaar!
Friday, May 10 from 1-6p
Saturday, May 11 from 9am-4pm
38580 Gilkey Rd, Scio
Unique gifts, florals & plants, home decor, yummy baked goods, jewelry and accessories!
Espresso cart!
Food!
Join for the 1st monthly night market. Every second Friday! Locally sourced and curated handmade gifts.
local boutiques
Western Inspired
crafters
home decor
Soy candles
Fresh Flowers & plants
Wine Tasting
Mobile espresso and dessert bar
food trucks.
Music and more!
Deposit Fee of $100 is required to hold spot, due by midnight 5/4/2024, non-refundable. PayPal to [email protected]
Remaining payment of $100 plus $10 haul-in fee can be paid upon arrival.
Auditors welcome at $20 each. Carpooling encouraged due to parking limitations.
Maximum trailer size is 3-horse slant. No Shows will not be refunded. Bring your own lunch.
AM will cover basic dressage/flatwork foundation needed for WE and any discipline you ride. PM will cover select obstacles used in WE and proper way to execute them and how to link them together as when riding a course.
Let’s get Together and Have Some Fun!
Social Hour at 6 PM.
Potluck and Meeting starts at 6:30 PM.
Bring Your Ideas of Some Fun Events!
Monthly Chapter meeting in Port Orchard