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Jan
16
Tue
Greenwood TX – Craft Night @ Joy Haut House
Jan 16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

We have a monthly Craft night on the 3rd Tuesday of Every Month. They will be held at Joy Haut’s house. We will select the craft during our Monthly Roundup the previous month, to give Joy time to get all the supplies.

January – We will be making Valentine’s Day decor – A rag garland and Gnomes.

Jan
20
Sat
Prineville OR Monthly meeting and Gourd Art craft day @ K bar D Ranch
Jan 20 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Meet from noon to 1:00 for brief business discussion/sack lunch.

1:00-4:oo will be craft time.  Blank gourds will be supplied along with availability of some paints and drilling/cutting/sanding tools.  Do a little research beforehand and come prepared with a design in mind.  Several design books are available to help with ideas.

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!!

Feb
9
Fri
Midland, TX- Craft Night @ Michelle's Barn
Feb 9 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Some of y’all have been wanting to paint these horseshoes.  We can gather around and do a little crafting and alot of laughing.  If you have any old horseshoes, bring them, if not we will have some there.

Feb
10
Sat
Farmersville TX @ Hot Chocolate 5k in Dallas @ Fair Park, Cotton Bowl Stadium
Feb 10 @ 7:30 am – 11:30 am

Join us for Amy Weber’s Birthday and tackle the Hot Chocolate Run at Fair Park in Dallas!!  Amy has completed this a couple of times and has good advice.  Sign up early and take advantage of early sign-up Discounts… by December 3rd for best discount!!  If you do not want to participate, you can come, shop at the Vendor Expo, and cheer others at the Finish Line.  You should also know, parking is very crowded.  Get there early and be prepared.  Then we will hang around to celebrate and take in the sites.  Contact Cowgirl Amy with your questions.  SEE YA THERE!

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Feb
19
Mon
Greenwood TX – Craft Night @ Joy Haut House
Feb 19 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

We have a monthly Craft night on the 3rd Tuesday of Every Month. They will be held at Joy Haut’s house. We will select the craft during our Monthly Roundup the previous month, to give Joy time to get all the supplies.

Feb
24
Sat
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

Prineville OR Monthly meeting and Hell-hat craft day @ K bar D Ranch
Feb 24 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Regular monthly meeting at noon, bring a sack lunch.

Crafting from 1:00-4:00pm.  HELLHAT day!!!  Start gathering your supplies (helmet, brim, hatband).  It is so much more fun making these if you have a group of crazy cowgirls sharing tips on construction,

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
13
Wed
Benbrook TX – Attending Hat Decorating Class @ Southern Honey Giftique
Mar 13 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Felt Hat Decorating Class
March 13th at 6:30pm
$55 per person

Southern Honey Giftique
252 W Main Street Suite B
Azle, TX 76020

Cash or Venmo ONLY @JoAnna-Johnson-26

All spots are non refundable and you must pay to hold your spot.

Wendy will have several hat colors to pick from the night of the event. She will also bring tons of ribbons, feathers, trinkets to choose the perfect combination.
A new Azle green hat option is also available 💚

 

limited Space!!! Venmo without confirming phone number and put “Hat Class” in the memo line

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
Estacada, OR – Attending Clackamas County 4-H Tack and Bake Sale @ Clackamas County Fair & Event Center
Mar 16 @ 8:00 am – 1:30 pm

Come support the Clackamas County 4-H Tack and Bake Sale!!

$1 admission and $5 parking; CASH ONLY

New and Used Horse Related Items! YOU DONT WANT TO MISS OUT ON THE TONS OF VENDORS AND ITEMS AVAILABLE!!

If you miss signing the roster with us, please take a picture of yourself at the event and send it to me!

Let’s make this a great day!!

 

Mar
19
Tue
Greenwood TX – Craft Night @ Joy Haut House
Mar 19 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

We have a monthly Craft night on the 3rd Tuesday of Every Month. They will be held at Joy Haut’s house. We will select the craft during our Monthly Roundup the previous month, to give Joy time to get all the supplies.

Mar
21
Thu
Kings Mountain, NC Expo @ Dixie Horse Auction
Mar 21 @ 8:00 am – Mar 23 @ 8:00 pm

Join us for this 3 day event in Troutman, NC! Consignment items for sale, auctions selling everything from buckets to saddles to horses, mules, donkeys, ponies! Chime in on this Event when you’d like to go and let’s get a carpool or caravan started.

Mar
22
Fri
Salem, OR Attending Northwest Horse Fair & Expo @ Linn County Fair & Expo Center
Mar 22 @ 9:00 am – Mar 24 @ 5:00 pm

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!

Mar
23
Sat
Prineville OR Monthly meeting and craft day @ K bar D Ranch
Mar 23 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Regular monthly meeting/sack lunch noon to 1:00

Tentative craft for the day will be Horseshoe art…..embellish with wire, feathers, beads

Apr
3
Wed
Rock Springs WY Highland Cow Painting @ Santa Fe Southwest Grill
Apr 3 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Come and paint with us! We’ll be painting “Highland Cow” Wednesday, April 3rd AND Thursday, April 4th from 6:00PM to 8:30PM at Santa Fe in Rock Springs! WE HAVE STENCILS! Your $35 ticket includes: 2.5 hours of painting • 16 x 20 stretched canvas to take home • Your own easel to work on • Paint, brushes and aprons • Help from the artist so you can go home loving your new piece! • Great Music!

Apr
4
Thu
Rock Springs WY Highland Cow Painting Night @ Santa Fe Southwest Grill
Apr 4 @ 6:00 pm – 8:45 pm

Come and paint with us! We’ll be painting “Highland Cow” Wednesday, April 3rd AND Thursday, April 4th from 6:00PM to 8:30PM at Santa Fe in Rock Springs! WE HAVE STENCILS! Your $35 ticket includes: 2.5 hours of painting • 16 x 20 stretched canvas to take home • Your own easel to work on • Paint, brushes and aprons • Help from the artist so you can go home loving your new piece! • Great Music!

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
27
Sat
Rock Springs WY Spirit of WY Expo @ Sweetwater Events Complex
Apr 27 – Apr 28 all-day

The Spirit of Wyoming is so excited to return to Rock Springs! We host amazing vendors from all across the country who bring in so many different practices and tools to the holistic community! There will be Aura photography, Psychic and Tarot Readings, Reiki, Shamanic Items, Massage, Energy healing, Bio Feedback and so much more! Come join us and find our what we are all about! Raise the vibration in yourself and your community.

Salem, OR Attending Ag Fest @ Oregon State Fairgrounds
Apr 27 @ 8:30 am – Apr 28 @ 5:00 pm

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!

KINNEAR, WY Attending BCH Tack Sale @ Heritage Hall/Fairgrounds
Apr 27 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Attending BCH Tack Sale- 9am-2pm at the Heritage Hall at the Fairgrounds. $30 per table or just come see what everyone is selling!

May
2
Thu
Rock Springs WY Mule Deer Days @ Sweetwater Events Complex
May 2 – May 4 all-day

The 2nd Annual Mule Deer Days will take place at the SWEC on May 2-4, 2024. More information to follow.

May
4
Sat
Cottage Grove, Oregon OHC Tack Sale @ Oregon Horse Center
May 4 @ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Tack Sale at OHC hope that ya’ll can come will be a lot of fun and lots of goodies to choose from.

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
10
Fri
Rock Springs WY Ceramic Night @ Santa Fe Southwest Grill
May 10 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Come and Paint With Us! Friday, May 10th from 5:00 PM to 8:30PM at Santa Fe in Rock Springs we will be painting these awesome Ceramic Planters! Each piece takes about 2 hours to paint, go at your own pace, show up any time for a soft start between 5:00PM and 6:30PM. Choose from Vintage Trucks ($40), Vintage Campers ($40) , Cowboy Boot ($40), 3 pack of different sized Gnomes ($40), Wine Holder High Heel ($30), Rainbow ($25) and Llamas ($25)! We will have 15 different colors to choose from, and they are incredibly easy! Stencils Provided! Perfect for all ages! Your ticket includes: 2.5 hours of painting • 1 Ceramic piece (3 if gnomes) • Paint, brushes and aprons • Help from the artist so you can go home loving your new piece! • Great Music!
IF YOU HAVE ANY ISSUES AT CHECKOUT, PLEASE CALL OR TEXT 1-630-567-1078 AND WE WILL FIX IT!
May
17
Fri
KINNEAR, WY Attending WY Outdoor Weekend Expo @ Lander Community Center
May 17 @ 8:09 pm – May 18 @ 9:09 pm

Attending WY Outdoor Weekend and Expo- at the Lander Community Center. 10th annual Wyoming Outdoor Weekend and Expo (WOW). Organized jointly by the Wyoming Game and Fish, Lander Office (WGFD), and the Lander Economic Development Association (LEDA), this signature event unites outdoor enthusiasts statewide and beyond in a celebration of Wyoming’s unparalleled natural splendor and rich outdoor legacy. More than a mere showcase of the latest outdoor gear and techniques, the WOW serves as a nexus for fostering community support and advocating for the intrinsic value of outdoor recreation, both for youths and adults. With an array of engaging activities, enlightening workshops, and reputable vendors, the Wyoming Outdoor Weekend and Expo epitomizes the quintessential essence of Wyoming’s majestic outdoors.

Keynote speaker Dr. Matt Rinella of the Hunt Quietly Movement will be in town Friday and Saturday. Don’t miss your opportunity to see his presentation and answer your questions!

Jun
1
Sat
Estacada, OR -Attending Summer Tack Sale @ Peggy Boyer
Jun 1 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Event by Peggy Boyer and Laura Boileau.

Summer Horse Tack Sale. LOTS of Western and English saddles, tons of bridles, reins, bits, saddle pads, and tons more! Unique vintage tack items too.

Several vendors attending.

LETS GO CHECK IT OUT!! NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU WILL FIND THAT YOU MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO LIVE WITHOUT!!

Jun
8
Sat
Rock Springs WY 2nd Annual Pride Fest @ Bunning Park
Jun 8 all-day

Save the date for the second annual Pride Fest in Rock Springs! We can’t wait to see you all there!

Columbia Basin, WA – Camp and Cinch Craft Weekend Clinic @ Flying Horseshoe Ranch
Jun 8 – Jun 9 all-day

Camp and Cinch Craft Weekend Clinic – DEPOSIT – Flying Horseshoe Ranch, WA – June, 8-9 2024

$100.00

Camp and Cinch Craft Weekend Clinic at the Flying Horseshoe Ranch

Cinch Clinic and Horse Camp Weekend  – $100 SEAT RESERVATION & DEPOSIT

Class Description:

Get ready to saddle up for an unforgettable weekend of equestrian enjoyment, craftsmanship, and outdoor camaraderie! Join us for a weekend retreat where you’ll spend your mornings crafting custom cinches and your afternoons exploring picturesque trails on horseback. It’s a perfect fusion of creativity, horsemanship, and the great outdoors.

Cinch Crafting Mornings – Start the day by channeling your inner artisan. We will guide you through the art of cinch making – from selecting materials to mastering design work. With our patient guidance, you’ll create a cinch that’s not only functional but also a reflection of your unique style. As you craft, you’ll bond with fellow enthusiasts, sharing stories and laughter as you weave and mold materials into a piece of equine art.

This basic cinch-making clinic covers a comprehensive range of topics, including:

  • Cinch Materials: Exploring natural versus synthetic options
  • Determining Cinch Size: Understanding how conformation affects cinch width and length
  • Knots to Know: Essential knot techniques
  • Cordage Length: Mastering the correct measurements
  • Building the Cinch: Step-by-step construction process
  • Details & Design Work: Adding personalized touches
  • After Build Care: Maintaining your cinch’s quality
  • Resources: Discovering where to find materials for future cinch-making projects

This introductory cinch class focuses primarily on straight cinches. The techniques you learn can be applied to create custom straight cinches, breast collars, belts, hat bands, key chains, and more. Mastering the skills required to make a straight cinch is a prerequisite for more advanced builds like roper and English-style cinches.

You’ll also take home all the tools needed to create a cinch – Loom – Instruction Booklet –  5-piece tool kit.

Not only will you have the opportunity to learn new skills and techniques, but you’ll also be able to connect with other creative individuals and share your experiences and ideas. Seats are limited, so secure your spot today!

Fees: 

Class fee: $350. To reserve your spot, a $100 non-refundable deposit is required. The remaining class fee of $250 will be collected during clinic check-in.

In the unlikely event that WE cancel the clinic, all participants will receive a refund for their deposit. Please note that the fee does not include camping or meals.

Camping and horse stall fees will be handled by the Flying Horseshoe Ranch https://flyinghorseshoeranch.com/index.html

Penny Blackburn – (509) 674-2366 [email protected]

Contact:

[email protected]

Jun
10
Mon
Rock Springs WY Beverage Bucket Table Craft Night @ Glitter & Glue
Jun 10 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
This BEVERAGE BUCKET TABLE will make a great addition to your deck or patio this summer! This one has a beer theme, but you can use it for wine or other beverages, as well. 🍻🍷It’s also a great gift for that special dad for Father’s Day or perfect if you need to give a wedding gift soon!🎁
This project is 25 inches tall, 20 inches wide and 20 inches deep. The wood table will be made in advance and you can stain it as shown or paint it a different color. It features a heavy duty 4 1/2 gallon metal bucket, too! If you would like, you can choose one of the sayings shown to put on the bottom part of the table – it is $15 additional to do that. If you want the magnetic bottle opener, that is an additional $5. (Maximum cost of $95 if you would like it with a painted message and the beer opener, otherwise just $75 for the table painted/stained however you like with the bucket.)
This will be a fun class! Jessica Taylor will teach this class on Monday, June 10 at 6 pm. Fee will include all of your supplies, instruction, snacks, and drinks. You can choose from 30 different sayings for the bottom part. Just let me know what one you prefer from the photo.
Payment for this project is due by May 21st so we can have them ready for people wanting to do this for a Father’s Day gift. You can pay with cash, check or Venmo using the name @Allison-Volcic. For the memo, please put REIMBURSE FOR TABLE. Kits are also available for an additional five dollars due to the time and extra supplies needed for packaging. Hope to see you there!
Jun
13
Thu
Early, Texas Parade Float design and set up @ Mary’s House
Jun 13 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Early, Texas.  Parade Float design and set up

Being your designs and anything you’d like to add to this year’s Comanche Rodeo Parade float decorations

last year we had so much fun , this year will be even better

Jun
14
Fri
Midland, TX-Craft Night @ Cowgirl Julia's
Jun 14 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

So crafty Queen Jen thinks we can do this easy craft, we will be making coasters out of tiles, temp tattoos and mod-podge.  You would think she would learn that God gave each of us different gifts.  Come on out and if anything, let me entertain yall!

Jun
22
Sat
Benbrook TX- Paint Party @ Gilland Casa
Jun 22 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Come join us as we paint wine glasses! Wendy’s Mobile Painting provides everything for your $35! Bring light snacks and BYOB. We start painting at 6 so come a few minutes early if you can!

Jul
11
Thu
Salem, OR Attending Marion County Fair @ Marion County Fairgrounds
Jul 11 @ 10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Jul
13
Sat
Rock Springs WY International Days @ Bunning Park
Jul 13 all-day

International Day celebrates the diverse heritage of Rock Springs each July. Known as the “Home of 56 Nationalities,” different cultures are celebrated all day through food, exhibits, costumes and live entertainment. It is the only ethnic festival of its kind in Wyoming, so you won’t want to miss it! This year’s annual festival features a wide range of local, regional, and international entertainment, activities for kids, exotic foods and unique vendor items. Performers from various parts of the world provide a smorgasbord of music and dance entertainment throughout the day. Food, drinks, music, arts, crafts and more all with free admission! See you on July 13th in Bunning Park!

Nov
8
Fri
Farmersville TX @ 2nd Annual Northeast TX Horse Expo @ Longhorn Arena & Event Center
Nov 8 – Nov 10 all-day

We will be participating, again,  in the 2nd Annual Horse EXPO at Longhorn Arena in Greenville, TX.  This Expo event will include Horse Products Vendors, Sale Horse Alley, Food Vendors, Demonstrations, New & Used Tack, Stallion Exhibits, and Horse HealthFarmersville will have a booth and represent 40 Something Cowgirls!!  We will also attend and participate in EXPO Demonstrations.  The 2023 1st Annual EXPO was a huge success for our Chapter!!  MORE details to come in the next year!  Stay Tuned!! 

Nov
10
Sun
Abilene, TX- Craft Night Horse Wreaths @ Melisa’s Shop
Nov 10 @ 3:30 pm – 7:30 pm

For the third year we are making beautiful horse head wreaths for Christmas. All wreaths are 1 of a kind, painted and built by you!
5 spots available.