Calendar

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Jan
6
Sat
Wylie, Tx attending East Texas Trainer Clinic series with Elise Ulmer @ Ranch del sol arena
Jan 6 – Jan 7 all-day

Intro to reining, ranch riding, cow horse & herd work help.

Saturday – reining & ranch riding

Sunday – herd work & cow horse

15 spots available

call East Texas Stock Horse to reserve your spot: 903-440-0118

Jan
21
Sun
Wylie, TX Attending De-Spooking Clinic-Private Event @ Legacy Ranch
Jan 21 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Lone Star Equine Solutions will be doing a private De-Spooking clinics just for 40SC.  Limited spots available.

This clinic will cover horse physiology and psychology.  Class time learning the physical attributes of the horse relating to equine vision. Mounted obstacles and sensory training with fire lines, smoke, canisters, gunfire, and more.

Cost: $100 or $115 if the clinic is relocated to a covered arena due to inclement weather. 8 hour day with lunch provided. $25 non-refundable deposit due at registration.

This clinic will be at your own pace and open to all skill levels and disciplines. You can walk your horse if you prefer.

Register with Michelle Daniels at 916-532-737

Mounted Certified Instructors: David & Terri Rogers, Brett Copin, & Lauren Milster

Feb
8
Thu
Wylie, TX – participating in training with Doug Jordan @ Longhorn Arena
Feb 8 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Come train with Doug Jordan on Thursday night!

session will consist of flag work and/ or a small number of cows.

**Space is limited. **

For more information please contact Amy Jordan (903) 456-2833 or [email protected]

Feb
18
Sun
Salem, OR Damsel in Defense Party @ Queen Ambers House
Feb 18 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 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!

Feb
19
Mon
Salem, OR Attending Pressure Cooking Class @ Willamette Heritage Center
Feb 19 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
If you often can’t do weekday classes and have President’s Day off – it’s the perfect time to get a class in for you!
So join the OSU Extension Master Food Preservers – For hands-on workshops on processing low acid foods.
Feb
22
Thu
Wylie, TX – cow work practice @ Longhorn Arena
Feb 22 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Come train with Doug Jordan on Thursday night!

session will consist of flag work and/ or a small number of cows.

**Space is limited. **

For more information please contact Amy Jordan (903) 456-2833 or [email protected]

Salem, OR Attending Build A Better Horse Clinic @ Salem Saddle Club
Feb 22 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
April 27th: Build a Better Horse evaluation and goal setting
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
Cost:$70 participants, Audit $40
ONLY 10 Participants per class
Registration Link –https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSfxKqE52Cs…/viewform…
Questions? Lynn Lanham 503-302-3086
Feb
24
Sat
Wylie, TX Attending De-spooking Clinic @ Legacy Ranch
Feb 24 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

A great clinic that several of us has already participated in and will be going again.  Come join us!

The clinic will cover horse physiology and psychology. Class time learning the physical attributes of the horse relating to equine vision.  Mounted obstacle and sensory training with fire lines, smoke canisters, gunfire and more.

Cost: $100 or $115 if the clinic is relocated to a covered arena due to inclement weather (6hour day with lunch provided) $25 non-refundable deposit due at registration.

The clinic will be at your own pace and open to all skill levels and disciplines. You can walk your horse if you prefer.

Mounted Certified Instrustors: David and Terri Rogers, Brett Copin, and Lauren Milster

*NEGATIVE COGGINS REQUIRED*

Feb
27
Tue
Wylie, TX – Russ Carroll cow clinic @ private address
Feb 27 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

group training with Russ Carroll. **COST $150**

included:

  • flag work
  • cow work
  • additional riding instruction

 

 

Feb
29
Thu
Wylie, TX – LEAP YEAR Cow/Flag work with Doug Jordan @ Longhorn Arena
Feb 29 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

** This day comes only once every 4 years!** Lets get out and work some cows on this day!

Come work some cows with Doug Jordan on Thursday night!

session will consist of flag work and/ or a small number of cows.

**Space is limited. **

For more information please contact Amy Jordan (903) 456-2833 or [email protected]

Mar
7
Thu
Wylie, TX – flag work at Longhorn Arena @ Longhorn Arena
Mar 7 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Come train with Doug Jordan on Thursday night!

session will consist of flag work and/ or a small number of cows.

**Space is limited. **

For more information please contact Amy Jordan (903) 456-2833 or [email protected]

Mar
9
Sat
Wylie, TX Attending Texas Obstacle Clinic **CANCELED** @ Top Rail Cowboy Church
Mar 9 @ 9:00 am – Mar 10 @ 4:00 pm

This is a clinic ran by Matea Baabcock to help build your horse’s confidence and have fun. Learn the leadership skills needed to ger your horse crossing obstacles relaxed and willingly.  You will find out how you as the rider can cultivate a strong focus and help de-spook your horse on all kinds of obstacles.

$500/rider for the weekend or $250/rider per day.

Early bird discount: Pay before February 1, 2024 and come for $400/rider for the weekend (non-refundable and non-transferable.)

Come on out!  Arena is covered and plenty of parking available.

Mar
14
Thu
Wylie, TX – *CANCELED* participating in training with Doug Jordan @ Longhorn Arena
Mar 14 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Come train with Doug Jordan on Thursday night!

session will consist of flag work and/ or a small number of cows.

**Space is limited. **

For more information please contact Amy Jordan (903) 456-2833 or [email protected]

Mar
15
Fri
Wylie, TX attending Buck Brannanman Horsemanship 3 day clinic @ Longhorn Arena
Mar 15 – Mar 17 all-day

Time to learn how to work some cows with Buck Brannanman! Let’s show him what TEXAS COWGIRLS are made of! Bring your trusty mount and work those cows!

Cost is $750 per rider with $350 deposit.

  • Horsemanship #1 will be held March 15, 2024 9am – Noon (There will be NO CATTLE at this time slot)
  • Horsemanship #2 will be held March 15, 2024 1:30pm – 4:30pm
  • Vaquero Riding will be held March 16, 2024 9am – Noon (There will be NO CATTLE at this time slot)
  • Ranch Work will be held March 16, 2024 1:30pm – 4:30pm
  • Skills test will be held March 17,  2024 9am – noon  (There will be NO CATTLE at this time slot)
  • Cattle work will be held March 17, 2024 1:30pm – 4:30pm

 

Horsemanship #1 is for the green horse and/or rider that is comfortable in a snaffle bit and needs continued work. There will be NO CATTLE at this time slot.

Horsemanship #2 is for the horse and rider team that is learning to use the hackamore and beyond.  This time slot involves CATTLE and ranch roping.

In vaquero riding we will learn basic movements of the vaquero riding that is appropriate for horses from first level snaffle to experienced bridle horses. Hackamore trained horses are welome!  There will be NO CATTLE at this time slot.

Ranch work clinic will be learning how to work the cows efficiently and effectively. This time slot involves CATTLE.

Come out and show off your teamwork skills that you learned this weekend with your trusty steed!  There will be NO CATTLE at this time slot.

 

 

Mar
17
Sun
Wylie, TX **CANCELED** De-Spooking Clinic-Private Event @ Legacy Ranch
Mar 17 @ 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Lone Star Equine Solutions will be doing a private De-Spooking daytime/ nighttime clinic just for 40SC.  Limited spots available.

This clinic will cover horse physiology and psychology.  Class time learning the physical attributes of the horse relating to equine vision. Mounted obstacles and sensory training with fire lines, smoke, canisters, gunfire, and more.

Cost: $150 per horse with a $50 non-refundable deposit due at registration.

This clinic will be at your own pace and open to all skill levels and disciplines. You can walk your horse if you prefer.

Register with Michelle Daniels at 916-532-737

Mounted Certified Instructors: David & Terri Rogers, Brett Copin, & Lauren Milster

Mar
18
Mon
Salem, OR Attending Pressure Cooking Class @ Willamette Heritage Center
Mar 18 @ 3:30 pm – 7:30 pm
If you often can’t do weekday classes and have President’s Day off – it’s the perfect time to get a class in for you!
So join the OSU Extension Master Food Preservers – For hands-on workshops on processing low acid foods.
Mar
19
Tue
Wylie, TX – Jim Oden instruction *private clinic* @ private address
Mar 19 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

** PRIVATE CLINIC ** INVITATION ONLY

group training with Jim Oden. **COST $50**

included:

  • flag work
  • cow work
  • additional riding instruction

 

 

Mar
23
Sat
Belton SC two day clinic with Carl Bledsoe @ Double J Arena Pendleton, SC @ Double J Arena
Mar 23 – Mar 24 all-day

Please join the Belton 40sc and Rusty Riders for a two-day biometrics Horse clinic instructed by Carl Bledsoe.

Camping is available at the arena with stalls. No refunds. Must reserve. 15 spots. or Audit .  See Belton 40SC page for details.

Apr
4
Thu
Wylie, TX – Russ Carroll instruction *private clinic* @ private address
Apr 4 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

** PRIVATE CLINIC ** INVITATION ONLY

group training with Russ Carroll. **COST $150**

included:

  • flag work
  • cow work
  • additional riding instruction

 

 

Apr
18
Thu
Salem, OR Attending Horse Show Preparation and Safety @ Cascadia Equine Veterinary Clinic & Rehabilitation Center
Apr 18 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

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!

Apr
27
Sat
Belton SC Bitting and Fitting Clinic @ JandA Stables
Apr 27 all-day

This one day clinic will be headed up by Martha Peddicord at JandA Stables in Donalds SC. She will go over how different bits work in horses mouth, choosing the best bit for you and your horse, how to balance your saddle to improve your comfort and safety. Guarantee your spot by paying in advance-call Eileen Hofstatter 864-378-1597 $45.00. No horses. Bring lunch and a chair.

May
4
Sat
Salem, OR Attending Dahlia Days Tuber Sale @ Abundant Acre Flower Farm
May 4 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

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

May
10
Fri
Salem, OR Attending Master Gardener Plant Sale @ Polk County Fairgrounds
May 10 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

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!

Jun
15
Sat
Salem, OR Attending Summer Music Series @ Willamette Valley Vineyards
Jun 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
*Advanced Ticket Sales Only*
Please join us for a live summer music series at Into the Woods, Willamette’s RV park for the traveling wine enthusiast.
Relax in the woods while you sip on your favorite Willamette wines. Tasty dishes will be available for purchase from local food trucks.
Tickets are $25 per person or $15 for Owners and Club Members. Reservations include a glass of wine and a $10 wine credit. Guests staying at Into the Woods during the Summer Music Series events will receive complimentary admission.
Into the Woods is adjacent to our Estate in the Salem Hills. Parking for this event is at our gravel lot by the main entrance gate on Enchanted Way. You’ll walk to the event from there; please wear comfortable shoes for walking.
Find more information about staying at Into the Woods on our website at www.wvv.com/The-Woods.
Concert lineup:
June 15th – Satellite Blooms & Runaway Kitchen Food Truck
July 6th – Rain Ezra & Chaparro’s Latin Food
August 17th – Beth Willis & So Cheesy Food Truck
September 14th – Tigers of Youth & Runaway Kitchen Food Truck
Jul
12
Fri
Salem, OR Attending the Lavender Festival @ Arrowhead Lavender Farm
Jul 12 @ 10:00 am – Jul 14 @ 6:00 am

You aren’t going to want to miss this! @arrowheadlavenderfarm is hosting their first annual Mid-Willamette Valley Lavender Festival.

There’s going to be artisan vendors, food, lavender lemonades, U-Pick lavender, music, our farm store will be packed with lavender products.

* * It will be located at their farm 6373 Sunnyview Rd NE Salem, OR 97305. *

Aug
9
Fri
Salem, OR Attending Liberty & Bridleless Riding Clinic @ Wallace Ranch
Aug 9 @ 9:00 am – Aug 10 @ 5:00 pm

Come enjoy an Amazing Clinic with Patrick Sullivan of Gamilah Unbridled & Modern-Day Horsemanship

Each day, participants will receive 2 one on one sessions with their horse.  Due to the individualized teaching, they welcome participants of all skill levels.  Their niche is liberty and bridleless riding, but participants are welcome to use their sessions as they’d like.

This clinic will end with liberty games Sunday Afternoon!

Cost: Participants $675 for 3 days, Auditors $35 per day.

To sign up email [email protected]

To rent overnight stalls, paddocks, dry or electrical hookup camping please contact Marla Batchelor 503-502-9297