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Jan
13
Sat
Big Spring TX First Ride of the Year…. @ Moss Lake
Jan 13 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Come out and join us for our first ride of the year. Moss Lake has trails for all level of riders.  One of our favorite go to places to ride.  If weather is permitting.  All are welcome

Jan
18
Thu
Columbia Basin, WA – January Monthly Chaper Roundup @ Sterlings
Jan 18 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
40SC January Round Up
Time: 05:30pm for social / 6:30 – 7:30 to go over the agenda
Jan
20
Sat
Columbia, Basin WA – Equine Health and Emergency First Aid @ Pasco
Jan 20 all-day

Equine Health & Emergency First Aid

Our most comprehensive, and popular, course! Join us for a one day course covering: what your vet needs to know, conditioning a horse to accept treatment, taking vital signs, dealing with lacerations, punctures, colic, choke, collapse, casting, shock, hoof issues, recognizing pain in the horse and pain source identification, injury prevention and so much more! All attendees receive a certificate of completion and first aid manual.

$159.00

Prerequisite for “Advanced Emergency First Aid”. If you take both courses in combination, the discounted package price is $295 for both courses.

 

Website: https://www.steepridgetrails.com/courses-offered/courses-and-schedule/

Register: Register for a Course (jotform.com)

Newberg, OR – BINGO night @ Aurora Knight of Pythias Hermes Lodge #56
Jan 20 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Come out with the Newberg Cowgirls for an evening of fun playing BINGO in Aurora, OR.  BINGO is in support of the North Marion Community Library, read and ride program.

Doors open at 6:30pm

First game begins at 7pm

 

Concessions available $

 

BINGO packages:

$10.00 buy in

5 games – Blackout not included

 

 

$20.00 buy in

10 games – Blackout not included

 

Extra cards $2.00 per card

 

Blackout round

$5.00 per card

**Blackout Prizes will be announced

Jan
21
Sun
Columbia Basin, WA – Advanced Equine First Aid @ Pasco
Jan 21 all-day

Advanced Emergency First Aid/ Wilderness Edition or Indoor  Edition

Join us for a one day advanced equine emergency first aid course and learn what to do in the most extreme situations! Covering everything from lacerations to poison, burns to bites, fractures to sucking chest wounds, this course prepares the student to handle the most serious injuries while waiting for the vet. We will also cover horse assessment, conformation, and conditioning for activities.  $159.00

If you take this course in combination with “Equine Health & Emergency First Aid” , the discounted package price is $295 for both courses.

Location: Pasco
Date/Times:  January 21st, 2024 (9am-5pm)

Class: Advanced Equine First Aid
Price: $159 (if paired with another full day class on my schedule a package rate of $295 is applied)

Jan
23
Tue
Big Spring TX Monthly Round-Up
Jan 23 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Come join us for our monthly gathering,  we will discuss past events and plan future adventures.  Location is yet to be determined, but will be decided soon.  All are welcome

Jan
24
Wed
Newberg, OR – Monthly Round Up Meeting @ Queen Sharrys
Jan 24 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Join us for our January Round Up Meeting to kick off 2024.  Meet and greet from 6:30pm to 7pm, then we can get down to business.  Bring your ideas and a snack, let’s make this a great year!!!!

Jan
26
Fri
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
Big Spring TX Ride at Little Sister Ashelys @ Little Sister Ashley Luces House
Jan 27 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Come out and ride with us as we explore Little Sister Ashleys half section.  Bring your own beverages and snacks…  Weather permitting.  All are welcome

Feb
1
Thu
Big Spring TX Attending Grand Opening @ VA Hospital
Feb 1 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Come out  and join in on the celebration at the VA Hospital in Big Spring.  The new community center on the VA campus is done and we were invited to attend.  All Cowgirls are welcome.  Pink button down shirts please… Hats optional as we will be inside.

Feb
7
Wed
Big Spring TX Tattoo Day @ Mom and Pops Tattoo Shop
Feb 7 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Come on over to the tattoo shop and get some ink done.  We will have several Cowgirls coming in for new tattoos as well as some touch-ups..  All are welcome…

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
12
Mon
Newberg OR February Monthly Round-Up Meeting @ Julies house
Feb 12 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Cowgirls it’s time for our February roundup meeting.  Bring your ideas for up coming events, they can be horse or non horse.

Feb
14
Wed
Big Spring TX Valentine Bingo at the VA @ VA Hospital
Feb 14 @ 11:30 am – 2:00 pm

Come join in on the fun at the VA with some bingo and a Valentines Day Party…. All are welcome.  We will meet up and decorate before the guys get there for bingo.  Pink button downs please…. All are welcome… Contact Terri for all the details…

Feb
15
Thu
Columbia Basin, WA Roundup Meeting @ Sterling’s Restaurant- Queensgate
Feb 15 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Howdy!

Join us for our February round up meeting.

social hour begins at 5:30 with meeting starting by 6:30.

We are always looking for new members to join. Come check us out. We would love to have you. 🤠

Columbia Basin, WA – February Monthly Chaper Roundup @ Sterlings
Feb 15 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
40SC February Round Up
Time: 05:30pm for social / 6:30 – 7:30 to go over the agenda
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/

Big Spring TX Ride at San Angelo State Park @ San Angelo State Park, North Concho area
Feb 16 @ 3:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Come out and join us as we ride at another one of our favorite places.  Trails for all levels of riders… Will have a pot luck dinner on Saturday.  Weather permitting… All are welcome.

Feb
17
Sat
Columbia Basin, WA – 2023 Christmas Party @ Debra Peals House
Feb 17 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Please join us for our Annual Christmas party that got moved to January

 

Date: Jan 13th

Time: 4 pm

Location: Debra Peale’s Place

Food:  Potluck Style

RSVP: Debra by January 6th 2024

 

Please sign up for the dish you want to bring:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C49A8AF28A2F5C25-45988101-40sc

 

Bring a Dessert for the Silent Auction to help raise funds for our next Christmas Party

 

Newberg OR will be attending the St Paul Court Coronation @ St Paul Community Hall
Feb 17 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Lets show our support for the St Paul Court by attending their coronation.  Doors open at 7pm coronation starts at 8pm

Feb
20
Tue
Big Spring TX Monthly Round Up @ Dragon China Buffet
Feb 20 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Come join us for some good food and great company.  We will discuss past events and plan future adventures.  All are welcome…

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
Newberg, OR – Hardy Creek Trail Ride @ Hardy Creek
Feb 24 @ 10:30 am – 3:00 pm

Come ride the Molalla Corridor Saturday, we’ll be meeting in the parking area at Hardy Creek Trail Head at 10:30am.

Big Spring TX Attending Annual Coggins Clinic @ Howard County Youth Horseman Arena
Feb 24 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

It’s that time of year… Coggins and vaccines will be offered.  Come out and help support the Howard County Youth Horseman Club… Please call or text 806-786-7122 and reserve a spot…  All are encouraged and welcomed..

Columbia Basin, WA – Miss Rodeo WA Coronation
Feb 24 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
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
2
Sat
Big Spring TX Attending Annual Gem and Mineral Show @ Howard County Fair Barns
Mar 2 @ 9:00 am – Mar 3 @ 5:00 pm

Come on out to the 55th Annual Gem and Mineral Show… Always a great time.  Vendors, food, and lots of amazing rocks… Fun for the whole family.. All are welcome.. Just take a picture of you there and send it to Terri….

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

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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
5
Tue
Newberg, OR Monthly Round-Up @ Julies house
Mar 5 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

March is going to be a busy month, lets kick it off with our monthly round-up.  Join us at 6:30pm for snacks and catching up, meeting will start at 7:15pm.

Mar
6
Wed
Columbia Basin, WA – Movie Night – Shane @ Fairchild Cinemas - Kennewick
Mar 6 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Come Join us to watch a classic 1956 western movie Wednesday Night @ 7:00 pm.  The name of the movie is Shane:

A weary gunfighter in 1880s Wyoming begins to envision a quieter life after befriending a homestead family with a young son who idolizes him, but a smoldering range war forces him to act.

 

 

Westwern Wednesdays. Classic western films playing select Wednesdays at our Southgate theater in Kennewick. All tickets $6.00

Mar
8
Fri
Newberg, OR McMinnville Wine and Food Classic
Mar 8 – Mar 10 all-day

Annual Wine and Food Classic will have some of your returning favorites and some new producers, including 50+ of the regions best wineries, chefs, bakers, breweries, distilleries, artists, artisans and musicians.  All proceeds go to support children’s education.

Big Spring TX Attending Rattlesnake Round-Up @ Nolan County Coliseum
Mar 8 @ 7:00 am – Mar 10 @ 5:00 pm

Come join us at the 66th Annual Worlds Largest Rattlesnake Round-up…  Even if you don’t like snakes, it’s always a great weekend.  All kinds of information about the nasty death noodles, but also, all kinds of vendors and food… Again, a fun, informative family weekend… All are welcome…If you go, just take a picture of you there and send it to Terri….

Mar
9
Sat
Columbia Basin, WA – FCSC Annual Tack Swap @ Franklin County Saddle Club
Mar 9 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

FCSC Annual Tack Swap. We will have indoor vendors on two floors of our clubhouse and outside spaces available. More information to follow. Sign ups should be available at the end of December. Mark your calendars!

The FCSC Annual Tack Swap has been set for Saturday, March 9th.  They will be using the same format as last year with both inside and outside spots available to rent.  First space is $25 and extra spaces can be added at $15 each.  This allows for social distancing and was a big help to the success of last year’s event.  For more information contact Jean Lewis at 509-521-8996 or email at [email protected].

Columbia Basin, WA – 20th Annual Equine Education Day @ Center Place Regional Event Center
Mar 9 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Topics include:

  • Answers to Commonly Asked Questions.
  • What to do in an Eye Emergency.
  • Adequan, Legend, Bute, Oh, My!
  • Lameness from a Surgeons Perspective.
  • Reproductive Alphabet Soup.

Door prizes and with lots of important, up-to-date information!

Free admittance for all. You do not need to sign up

Newberg OR – St Paul Rodeo volunteer meeting @ St Paul Fire Station
Mar 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

To those of us who have volunteered or want to volunteer for the St Paul Rodeo, there will be a short informational meeting March 9th @ 10am.

Mar
14
Thu
Big Spring TX Horse Day at the VA @ VA Hospital
Mar 14 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Calling all Cowgirls, We are bringing our horses to the VA hospital for some outside  therapy for our favorite group of veterans.  If you are interested, please only bring a CALM horse…  The horses will be groomed, walked out and loved on, no riding.  ALL Cowgirls are encouraged to join us, especially if you are not bringing a horse, we need hands on the ground.. Please wear pink button downs, hats optional…We will park in the back west end parking lot…

Mar
15
Fri
Columbia Basin, WA – 2024 BCHW Rendezvous @ Kittitas Valley Event Center, Ellensburg, WA
Mar 15 @ 8:00 am – Mar 17 @ 5:00 pm

What is Rendezvous?? 

It is a state sponsored event put on by Back Country Horsemen of Washington that is open to the public. This is a non-riding event. We offer educational classes, shopping, social and informative events and seminars. There are no fees for anything other than the Saturday nights catered dinner and the on-site camping.

Reservation Forms for the weekend:

 

To purchase Saturday night dinner tickets and camping on site.

 

Online Reservation Form:  Click Here 

 

Dinner Menu:  Prime Rib, Potato Dish, Salad and Roll

Vegetarian Menu:  Portobello Mushrooms, Potato Dish, Salad and Roll

              

Printable Paper Camping and Catered Dinner reservation form:  Click Here

 

First Aid/CPR Classes

To register for the Member Only First Aid/CPR Classes please email us at [email protected] and the form will be sent to you.

 

Sawyer Certification Training (Classroom Only)

Saturday March 16th.  If you want to take the class, please register by filling out our online Class Registration Form by Clicking Here and select the March 16th Date.

                      

           Early Bird rates end on March 1st.

           No refunds after March 1st

Check out all the great photos from last year’s event by clicking here!!

 


 

There will be a General Membership meeting and 2023 Award Presentations for all to attend on Sunday morning at 10:00 in the Teanaway Room!!  

 

Hospitality Cart!

There will be a hospitality cart rolling around the facility over the weekend with coffee and such.

Our Ellensburg Valley Chapter is proud to announce the sponsorship of our local 4-H Club “Stirrups and Irons” this year at Rendezvous. We have 10 anxious kids making plans right now for their 3 Day job running the Hospitality Cart. It has been a pleasure for us working with this group.
When you get anything off the cart please tip and/or donate to the kids.  All tips and donations will go to their Club and this event is a huge fundraiser for their Mission Statement as well!!
THANK YOU!!

 

Printable Flyer   8″ x 10″     Click Here

 

Tack Sale Flyer:        Click Here   

Consignment Agreement.  Everyone bringing tack to sell MUST print, fill out and bring with your tack to the sale. 

Click Here to print your Consignment Agreement, fill it out and email it to the address at the bottom.

 

Packing Competition Flyer:  Click Here

 

Table Decoration Contest:   Click Here

 

Dessert Auction Information    Click Here   for the information and rules.

 

List of Vendor:    Click Here   For the current list of vendors.

 

If you visit any of the businesses on the attached document, please mention that you are in Ellensburg because of BCHW Rendezvous. 

Mar
16
Sat
Big Spring TX Pasture Ride at Little Sisters @ Ashley Luces House
Mar 16 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Come join us as we explore more of Little Sister Ashleys property.   Please bring a sack lunch or snacks and your favorite beverage…  All are welcome…

Mar
19
Tue
Big Spring TX Monthly Round Up @ Cowgirl Tammys House
Mar 19 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Come join us for our monthly meeting at Cowgirl Tammys house.  We will discuss past events and plan future adventures.  Cowgirl Tammy is gonna cook dinner, so please feel free to bring a beverage and or a dessert… All are welcome

Mar
21
Thu
Columbia Basin, WA – March Monthly Chapter Roundup @ Sterlings
Mar 21 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
40SC March Round Up
Time: 05:30pm for social / 6:30 – 7:30 to go over the agenda
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/

Mar
23
Sat
Columbia Basin, WA – FCSC Shot Clinic @ Franklin Count Saddle Club
Mar 23 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

FCSC Shot Clinic

 

Meet at the Yellow Barn

Featuring Double Arrow Vet – Pricing varies by vacination

 

Call or email Jean Lewis: 509-521-8996 or [email protected]

Columbia Basin, WA – 3rd Saturday Trail Ride @ WE Johnson Park
Mar 23 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Every 3rd Saturday Meet up at WE Johnson Park for a nice Ride.

 

Foot in Stirup at 10 am

Big Spring TX Ride at Moss Lake @ Moss Lake
Mar 23 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Come out and join us at one of our favorite spots to ride. Trails available for all level of riders… Weather should cooperate, so ride out at noon.  Please feel free to bring a snack or lunch and your favorite beverage… All are welcome

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
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.

Mar
30
Sat
Big Spring Tx Attending Sorting Series
Mar 30 @ 9:00 am – 9:15 am

Come out and join in on the fun at the start of this sorting series for 2024… Text entries available the Friday before the event from 8am-6pm… Series runs from from March thru August. Finals in August.  Pays 1st-3rd places.  20$ per run. Pick and draws up to 8 runs.  Open and novice classes and youth will be available if enough riders.  Prizes at the finals: 1st Open-saddle, 2nd Open-buckle, 3rd Open-breast collar.  1st Novice-buckle, 2nd Novice-buckle, 3rd Novice-breast collar..  All are welcome

Newberg OR – Boot fitting Clinic with Candi Jean @ Barn
Mar 30 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Candi Jean will be here on March 30th for a boot fitting clinic.  Candi Jean will be fitting Scoot Boots and Easy Care Boots, for the best fitting horses should be trimmed 2 weeks prior.  There will also be a ferrier to do a quick trim for an additional fee.  Please call or text Julie @ 503-314-3444 for a time slot.

COST

Fitting – $20

Trim – start @ $20 if needed

Boots – approx. $200

 

TIME SLOTS

10am –

10:30am –

11am –

11:30am –

12pm –

12:30pm –

1pm –

1:30pm –

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.