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Jun
3
Sat
Green River, Wyoming – Attending 36th Annual Overland Stage Stampede Rodeo @ Green River Arena
Jun 3 @ 6:00 pm – Jun 4 @ 10:00 pm

Kick summer off with an evening of rodeo action.  From the classic event of bareback riding, saddle bronc, the fan favorite of bull riding, the pretty gals and fast horses of barrel racing and all the timed events as well.

Gates open at 6pm and rodeo action kicks off at 7pm.

 

 

Green River, Wyoming – Attending 37th Annual Overland Stage Stampede Rodeo @ Green River Arena
Jun 3 @ 6:00 pm – Jun 4 @ 10:00 pm

Kick summer off with an evening of rodeo action.  From the classic event of bareback riding, saddle bronc, the fan favorite of bull riding, the pretty gals and fast horses of barrel racing and all the timed events as well.

Gates open at 6pm and rodeo action kicks off at 7pm.

 

 

Jul
29
Sat
Green River, Wyoming – Attending Red Desert Roundup Rodeo @ Sweetwater County Events Complex - Main Grandstands
Jul 29 @ 6:00 pm – Jul 30 @ 10:30 pm

Enjoy rodeo action at the professional level at the Red Desert Roundup PRCA Rodeo.

From the classic events of Saddle Bronc , bareback, the fan favorite of bull riding, and the pretty girls & fast horses of barrel racing.  Don’t forget the classic timed events of team roping, steer wrestling, and calf roping.

Pre Show events may vary but they usually have mutton busting, teen cash scramble, and the adult cash scramble.

Green River, Wyoming – Attending Red Desert Roundup Rodeo @ Sweetwater County Events Complex - Main Grandstands
Jul 29 @ 6:00 pm – Jul 30 @ 10:30 pm

Enjoy rodeo action at the professional level at the Red Desert Roundup PRCA Rodeo.

From the classic events of Saddle Bronc , bareback, the fan favorite of bull riding, and the pretty girls & fast horses of barrel racing.  Don’t forget the classic timed events of team roping, steer wrestling, and calf roping.

Pre Show events may vary but they usually have mutton busting, teen cash scramble, and the adult cash scramble.

Jan
5
Fri
Abilene, TX Cowgirl roundup/annual planning @ Barb Knight’s
Jan 5 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Let’s connect @ Barb Knight’s place and build a shell of our 2024 activities. Come w/your ideas for locations and activities that you want to attend.

Agua Dulce, CA – Calendar Reveal and Monthly Round Up @ La Cabana
Jan 5 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Please join us in kicking off 2024 together.  The Royalty would like to present to our membership our 2024 Calendar of Events – RSVP is essential!

Jan
7
Sun
Spanaway WA Attending Tom Reed Despooking Clinic @ Scatter Creek Stabls
Jan 7 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Tom Reed’s last Despooking Clinic before he moves to Maine.

Jan
13
Sat
Spanaway, WA: Attending Flying M 2 Man Cattle Sorting (January) @ Flying M Stables
Jan 13 all-day
Green River, Wyoming – Attending Sweetwater Ranch Sort Club Jackpot #1 @ Sweetwater County Events Complex - Indoor Arenax
Jan 13 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Classes as follows:

Open Class$35 per run – Pick 1, draw 1 – Enter 3 times or draw 6

#4 Class – $30 per run – Pick 1, draw 1 – Enter 3 times or draw 6

Ranch Hand – $25 per run

1 on 5 – $45 – 1 run

Total Sort – $75 – if time allows

All Classes 65% Payback

Youth 12 & under – $15 100% Payback 3 Ride limit

All entries must be paid in cash NO CHECKS

 Membership Fees: 

*Family (within household): $150

*Single: $100

Jackpot entries: 8:30am – 9:30am

Jackpot starts @10am

Jan
14
Sun
Spanaway, WA: Attending Flying M Intro to Cattle (January) @ Flying M Stables
Jan 14 all-day
Agua Dulce, CA – Trail Ride Vasquez Rocks @ Vasquez Rocks, Agua Dulce
Jan 14 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Trail Ride the beautiful Vasquez Rocks park.  This ride is sponsored by ETI Corral 86  If you are not a current member there will be a $10 fee for insurance due at the time of the ride.

Jan
19
Fri
Spanaway, WA: Attending January Tacoma Unit Schooling Show @ Washington Horsemen Tacoma Unit #1
Jan 19 – Jan 21 all-day
Jan
20
Sat
Agua Dulce, CA – Doc Larsen Trail Ride @ Doc Larsen
Jan 20 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

3 hour trail ride in Lake View Terrace, led by Jeanne Mather.  Flyer to be sent to all current cowgirls after our Calendar Reveal on the 12th, save the date!

Jan
25
Thu
Green River, Wyoming – Attending Wyoming Paint & Create @ Santa Fe Southwest Grill
Jan 25 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

**********Limited space so please get your tickets purchased**********

Join in the fun of instructed painting of your own “Gnome”.  The $35 ticket includes: 2.5 hours of painting, a 16×20 stretched canvas to take home, your own easel to your on, paint, brushes, and aprons.  Also included will help from the art instructor so you can go home loving your new art piece.  Don’t forget get some great music.  Food and drinks available at your own expense.

If you plan on attending, you do have to purchase a ticket.  Tickets can be purchased through wyopaintandcreate.com

If you have issues at checkout when purchasing you ticket, please call or text (630) 567-1078

Abilene, TX Thirsty Thursday @ Abuelo’s
Jan 25 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Come out for a meal, some cowgirl talk about horses, events and perhaps an adult beverage of choice.

Jan
27
Sat
Abilene, TX Tack Swap @ Oplin Community Center @ Oplin Commmunity Center
Jan 27 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

An Opportunity for the community to buy, sell or trade. Come shop for saddles, bridles, blankets, trailers, boots, show clothes and more!

A bulletin board will be available to advertise your horses for sale, events, and equine services.

Barter is best but Cash is King!!

Spanaway, WA: January Chapter Meeting
Jan 27 @ 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm

1/15/24 Update: Since we had to reschedule the January 13, 2024 FYFS and Browband Workshops to January 27, 2024, Cowgirl Liz has offered to host our January meeting at her house in conjunction with the other events. Our January meeting will be held at 12:30. Immediately following the meeting will be the FYFS workshop and then, browband making.

Please email for location and additional information. This meeting will be held at a private residence, and we will not be publicly posting the address.

Spanaway, WA: Hosting FYFS and Browband Making Workshops
Jan 27 @ 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Due to weather, this event has been rescheduled from 1/13/24 to 1/27/24.

One of our cowgirls is hosting a equitation workshop at 1 PM at her private residence. At 3 PM, the same member will host a browband making workshop. Space available for 6-10 participants. Cost is about $10 for leather, plus any bling you would like to add.

Please email for additional information and address of event.

Jan
28
Sun
Green River, Wyoming – Lunch/Meeting Gathering @ China Garden
Jan 28 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Let’s get 2024 off to a start.  This will be a lunch/meeting gathering.  Discussion will be but not limited to:  upcoming events, chapter slush fund, HQ updates, and much more.  Please bring suggestions, ideas, and information for future events.  You don’t want to miss this one as there are some surprises in store too!

Jan
30
Tue
Abilene, TX- Game Night @ Babe’s Place
Jan 30 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Join us for games at Babe’s! Bring a snack to share and let’s play!

Feb
3
Sat
Abilene, TX Unknown Tour @ Paramount Theater
Feb 3 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

https://www.theunknowntour.org/abilene?fbclid=IwAR1ABoHdsm_YeBeYAbYMGVCVd9OAcJIoYUMHkZaMEhFbei8KYFBWeqxhDn8

Feb
6
Tue
Abilene, TX- Cowgirl Roundup @ Galveston Seafood Company
Feb 6 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Join our Marvelous Mavericks for our monthly meeting. We will go over upcoming events, share accomplishments, and ideas.

Be sure to bring your membership card, so you have a shot at winning a door prize!

Feb
9
Fri
Spanaway, WA: Attending February Tacoma Unit Schooling Show @ Washington Horsemen Tacoma Unit #1
Feb 9 – Feb 11 all-day
Feb
10
Sat
Green River, Wyoming – Attending Sweetwater Ranch Sort Club Jackpot #2 @ Sweetwater County Events Complex - Indoor Arenax
Feb 10 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Classes as follows:

Open Class$35 per run – Pick 1, draw 1 – Enter 3 times or draw 6

#4 Class – $30 per run – Pick 1, draw 1 – Enter 3 times or draw 6

Ranch Hand – $25 per run

1 on 5 – $45 – 1 run

Total Sort – $75 – if time allows

All Classes 65% Payback

Youth 12 & under – $15 100% Payback 3 Ride limit

All entries must be paid in cash NO CHECKS

 Membership Fees: 

*Family (within household): $150

*Single: $100

Jackpot entries: 8:30am – 9:30am

Jackpot starts @10am

Agua Dulce, CA – Horse Trivia/RoundUp @ Vicki and Jen's home
Feb 10 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Horse Bowl Trivia game night, prizes, food and fun.

 

Please RSVP – dinner served, please bring an appetizer or dessert to share

Abilene, TX American rodeo contender @ Taylor Telecon arena(expo center)
Feb 10 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Feb
11
Sun
Agua Dulce, CA – Griffith Park Trail Ride @ Griffith Park
Feb 11 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Trail ride in Griffith Park, lunch at the mexican restaurant.  This ride is sponsored by ETI Corral 86.  If you are not a current ETI member there will be a $10 insurance fee.

Feb
16
Fri
Abilene, TX Rafter L-Trail ride @ Rafter L
Feb 16 @ 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm

We have been invited to ride at the Rafter L ranch.
Beautiful scenery and an obstacle course available too.

Feb
17
Sat
Spanaway, WA: Attending Flying M 2 Man Cattle Sorting (February) @ Flying M Stables
Feb 17 all-day
Abilene, TX De-Spooking Clinic (by Rustic Farm) @ Rockin W Ranch
Feb 17 @ 8:00 am – Feb 18 @ 5:00 pm

Clinic limited to 15 participants. Currently they have a waiting list. The instructors are from Rustic Farm.

Feb
18
Sun
Spanaway, WA: Attending Flying M Intro to Cattle (February) @ Flying M Stables
Feb 18 all-day
Agua Dulce, CA – “Sweetheart” Ride @ Lake View Terrace
Feb 18 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Sweetheart Ride – Coed Event.  $25.00 per couple, $15.00 per single cowgirl.  We will be doing about a 4 hour trail ride with lunch/dessert following, champagne too!

 

RSVP is a must to Cindy at 661-510-4825

Agua Dulce, CA – Totem PoleTrail Ride @ Littlerock, CA
Feb 18 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Trail ride from Totem Pole Ranch.  This ride is sponsored by ETI Corral 138, please contact Kimberly Dwight for more information.

Feb
22
Thu
Spanaway, WA: February Roundup @ Flying Tomato
Feb 22 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Please join us for our February Roundup. We have a lot of upcoming events to discuss.

Feb
24
Sat
Spanaway, WA: Attending Working Equitation Clinic @ Woodbrook Stables and Event Center
Feb 24 @ 8:30 am – 6:00 pm

Please visit https://fb.me/e/18yQZXpHG for additional information.

Abilene, TX- Attending Abilene Gun Exposition @ Taylor County Expo Coliseum
Feb 24 @ 9:00 am – Feb 25 @ 4:00 pm

Come visit over 100 vendors with their wares, over 300 tables at the Coliseum! Thank you for supporting small businesses from local to all around Texas! Visit the website for more info www.abilenegunshow.com

Feb
25
Sun
Abilene, TX- Abilene Lake Trail Ride @ Abilene State Park
Feb 25 @ 2:00 pm

Join our Marvelous Mavericks riding the trails around the lake at Abilene State Park.
Check in at the office to show proof of negative coggins, and pay the $5/person park entrance fee.
Make a U-turn around the office and go back out to the highway. Go Left for 1 mile. Lake entrance is on the right. We park near the swimming area or in the first boat ramp parking lot.
The trail is a 2 hour ride. Bathrooms are close to parking. Yes, there are areas where you can water your horse.
Melisa is leading the way!

Abilene, TX Attending Western Women of Inspiration @ 301 N. Texas St
Feb 25 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/from-the-pits-to-the-palace-tickets-805157336267?aff=oddtdtcreator

Mar
1
Fri
Spanaway, WA: Attending March Tacoma Unit Schooling Show @ Washington Horsemen Tacoma Unit #1
Mar 1 – Mar 3 all-day
Mar
2
Sat
Spanaway, WA: Hosting Cinch Making Class with Robert Eversole @ TBD
Mar 2 all-day
Mar
5
Tue
Abilene, TX- Cowgirl Roundup @ Doc’s Bar and Grill
Mar 5 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Come on out to Mini Doc’s!

Doc’s Bar and Grill has an event venue just to the left of the archway entrance. Mini Doc’s provides a private building, bar and wait staff.
Our Cowgirl Roundup will include upcoming trail ride opportunities, nearby events and don’t forget about the door prize! See y’all there!

Mar
8
Fri
Agua Dulce, CA – Monthly Round Up @ Don Chatto's
Mar 8 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Mar
9
Sat
Spanaway, WA: Attending Flying M 2 Man Cattle Sorting (March) @ Flying M Stables
Mar 9 all-day
Agua Dulce, CA – Bunco at Dana’s @ Dana Colins home
Mar 9 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Night of Bunco!  Dana will be preparing corned beef and cabbage, please bring a side dish, RSVP is a must

Mar
10
Sun
Spanaway, WA: Attending Flying M Intro to Cattle (March) @ Flying M Stables
Mar 10 all-day
Mar
15
Fri
Spanaway, WA: Attending BCHW 2024 Rendevous @ Kittitas Valley Event Center
Mar 15 – Mar 17 all-day

Rendezvous 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. See website for additional information.

40SC Janis Collett will have the roster.

Abilene, TX Chapter retreat ( closed event) @ Lazy TK ranch
Mar 15 @ 4:00 pm – Mar 17 @ 1:00 pm

Looking forward to our Annual Spring Retreat @Lazy TK Ranch! Get ready for some world class Western swing music, yodeling lesson & Cowgirl poetry w/Devon Dawson & Teresa Burleson on Friday night!
Plenty of time to rest, relax and/or ride on this lovely ranch.

A certified massage therapist will be available for appointments @ ranch. $35/30 minutes & $75 for one hour if 2 or more. ( This will be at your own expense) .

This is a closed chapter event. Must pay Liesa Kennedy or Babe Chambers $100 by no later than 14 Feb 2024.

 

Mar
16
Sat
Green River, Wyoming – Attending Sweetwater Ranch Sort Club Jackpot #3 @ Sweetwater County Events Complex - Indoor Arenax
Mar 16 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Classes as follows:

Open Class$35 per run – Pick 1, draw 1 – Enter 3 times or draw 6

#4 Class – $30 per run – Pick 1, draw 1 – Enter 3 times or draw 6

Ranch Hand – $25 per run

1 on 5 – $45 – 1 run

Total Sort – $75 – if time allows

All Classes 65% Payback

Youth 12 & under – $15 100% Payback 3 Ride limit

All entries must be paid in cash NO CHECKS

 Membership Fees: 

*Family (within household): $150

*Single: $100

Jackpot entries: 8:30am – 9:30am

Jackpot starts @10am

Abilene, TX Ranch riding/reining horse show @ Rockin RJ Ranch-Stephenville
Mar 16 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Rocking RJ Ranch – Stephenville: Ribbons, Cows and Fun and good food!!

First show is March 16.   There will be a cow practice on Friday starting at 4.   Bring your trainer or just practice following a cow.    Each cow is $20.

We have added a MUSTANG group!    We have continued the walk trot division.

We have reduced the office fee to $15 per family.
All other prices are on flyer below.

Show starts at 9.   You may sign up Friday night or just use this easy jotform.

And show registration will begin on that morning at 7.

There will be 3 judges for each course.

Lunch provided by me
Chicken Spaghetti – I make the best
Roast with potatoes and carrots
Green chili enchiladas- I make the best
St patty day homemade cookies
Salad
Tea
And probably other surprises.
Let’s get everyone together and have a great show!!!

I have plenty of hookups and stalls.
$35 for hookup and $20 for stalls.   Please clean when you leave.

Now, here is the deal!!!!     Let’s be one on one with our horses and have good runs, learn something and have a great time!

Mar
23
Sat
Abilene, Tx- State Park Trail Ride @ Abilene State Park Lake
Mar 23 @ 10:00 am

Join us at Abilene State Park for our monthly trail ride. Be sure to check in, show coggins, and pay your fee to the park station before heading to the lake. Lake entrance is left 1 mile up the highway on the right side. We park near the swimming/picnic area. See y’all there!