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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.
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.
Bring in the New Year with a ride at Mildred Kanipe. Meeting at the day use trail head .
Cowgirls will be attending the Douglas County Mounted Posse meeting. This is another equestrian group in the area, and we attend so we can also help support their efforts in the horse community here.
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.
Dust yer boots off and join us for line dancing at Workmans bar and grill. No experience necessary they provide instruction and teach two dances. Dancing starts at 7 pm but we are meeting at 6 to get food and drink
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
Here are the details for the upcoming clinic,
Join Dr. Massie and staff as we share the best practices in equine supplement science. Hosted at our clinic and online via Zoom! $45, dinner included, call 541-636-1191 to register. If you would like to zoom just call to register and we will email you the zoom link!
Monthly trail ride at the North Bank trail ..this is the trail head by Glide. We will meet at 11 at the parking lot.
**********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
Come out for a meal, some cowgirl talk about horses, events and perhaps an adult beverage of choice.
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!!
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!
Join us for games at Babe’s! Bring a snack to share and let’s play!
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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!
Cowgirls will be attending the Douglas County Mounted Posse meeting. This is another equestrian group in the area, and we attend so we can also help support their efforts in the horse community here.
Cowgirls will be attending this event …more details and sign up link below. If you have questions about the event contact them at the Working equitation Oregon Facebook page
Competition – Feb. 10-11
Individual Sessions with Rebecca Algar – Feb. 12
Kimberlee Barker is a Masters Level Working Equitation and USDF Grand Prix Dressage rider, trainer, and competitor. Kimberlee is a recognized Working Equitation Coach in USAWE’s Coaches Network, has earned her USAWE Pewter, Bronze, Silver, and Platinum Medals. Kimberlee is currently only the third person in the U.S. to have earned a Platinum Medal and the first to earn it with the new stricter requirements through USAWE. A graduate with distinction of the USDF “L” Judge Education Program, Kimberlee has earned her USDF Bronze and Silver Medals and has nearly completed her Gold.
Thursday WE Clinic Small Group Obstacle Session (4 or fewer people) 90-minute session on Thursday, followed by open schooling on obstacles once clinic is over (approximately 5 pm) – $150/person
Friday WE Clinic Private Dressage Lesson 30-minute private session on Friday – $75/person
BOTH Small Group Obstacles on Thursday & Private Dressage Lesson on Friday – $200
Stabling for Clinic (from Wednesday at 2 pm – Friday at 1 pm, when we transition to show stabling) – $75 includes 1 bag of shavings
Rebecca Algar, “S”, Florida
Sarah Pinney, “r”, California
Because of the need to pay in full for the facility and Judge expenses, regardless of weather or medical considerations, no refunds can be issued for this event (no exceptions).
Dust yer boots off and join us for line dancing at Workmans bar and grill. No experience necessary they provide instruction and teach two dances. Dancing starts at 7 pm but we are meeting at 6 to get food and drink
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
Trail clean up at Mildred Kanipe
Brushing and tread work .
Please bring your own gloves. All other tools will be provided
Please RSVP to [email protected]
If you have any questions please contact Elena
Hot Dogs will be provided for lunch at 2 PM please bring any snacks or water for yourself .
We have been invited to ride at the Rafter L ranch.
Beautiful scenery and an obstacle course available too.
Clinic limited to 15 participants. Currently they have a waiting list. The instructors are from Rustic Farm.
Monthly trail ride at the North Bank trail ..this is the trail head by Glide. We will meet at 11 at the parking lot.
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
We will be helping a cattle rancher move cattle at Mildred Kanipe. Please be ready to ride by 10 AM ..bring a snack and drink.
Come help gather the cows at Mildred Kanipe Park. Sam Campbell will be there to help organize the gather. Boots in the stirrup at 10am, so arrive early to tack up and warm up your horse if needed. A trail ride after for those that would like to participate.
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!
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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!
Cowgirls will be attending the Douglas County Mounted Posse meeting. This is another equestrian group in the area, and we attend so we can also help support their efforts in the horse community here.
Series of 3 shows put on by the Douglas County Posse. Showmanship, English and Western classes. Buckles awarded to the series champions. Check the Douglas County Mounted Posse Facebook page for more details .
Showmanship Lead-line
Showmanship 13 & Under
Showmanship 14-17
Showmanship 18-39
Showmanship 40 & Over
West/Eng Pleasure Lead-line
West/Eng trail Lead-line
Walk Trot Western 13 & Under
Western Pleasure 13 & Under
Western Equitation 13 & Under
Walk Trot Western 14-17
Western Pleasure 14-17
Western Equitation 14-17
Walk Trot Western 18-39
Western Pleasure 18-39
Western Equitation 18-39
Walk Trot Western 40 & Over
Western Pleasure 40 & Over
Western Equitation 40 & Over
Walk Trot English 13 & Under
English Pleasure 13 & Under
English Equitation 13 & Under
Walk Trot English 14-17
English Pleasure 14-17
English Equitation 14-17
Walk Trot English 18-39
English Pleasure 18-39
English Equitation 18-39
Walk Trot English 40 & Over
English pleasure 40 & Over
English Equitation 40 & Over
Lead-line games TBA
Lead-line games TBA
13 & Under games TBA
13 & Under games TBA
14-17 games TBA
14-17 games TBA
18-39 games TBA
18-39 games TBA
40 & Over games TBA
40 & Over games TBA
Location: Douglas County Fairgrounds
Judge to be announced
Check in begins at 8am
Show begins at 9am
Food will be available in the kitchen with donation
All pleasure classes will be judged as rail classes
All equitation classes will have a pattern
All riders 17 and under must wear an approved helmet for riding classes
18 and under may not show or handle stallions
Out of control horses will be asked to leave
Show clothes not required, neat turnout encouraged, boots or shoes with a heel required, no tennis shoes
Mechanical hackamores/gag bits are permitted in gaming classes only
Training aids ( Running/German martingales) are allowed
Show management has the authority to combine or cancel classes
Walk trot classes will count towards highpoint
Questions call or text Hannah Simmons 541-315-6374
Name:__________________ Age: _____ Contestant # _____ Date:________
Horse Name:__________________ Signature: _________________________
(Parent/Guardian if not over 18)
In consideration of my entry for this event, I hereby release the Douglas County Mounted Posse, DC Fairgrounds, and any person helping with this event from liability claims that may arise from or during my participation in this event. I assume all risks, including negligence of any other party that are in any way related to my participation in this event. I know this is an equine event and assume all risks. Presentation of this release shall be acceptance of this release.
Dust yer boots off and join us for line dancing at Workmans bar and grill. No experience necessary they provide instruction and teach two dances. Dancing starts at 7 pm but we are meeting at 6 to get food and drink
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.
Join us for our monthly round up …we will be discussing upcoming fun events we have planned! We also share ideas and updates . Hoping to take a new group photo for our Facebook page .
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
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!
◦Saturday March 16th 9AM -3PM
◦Backen Arena
◦240 Big Bend Rd Roseburg Or
◦Bring your new/used tack, riding attire or horse related crafts to sell
◦A 10×10 indoor booth space is $15 and a 20×20 indoor booth space is $20
◦Please bring your own table and/or display pieces
◦Reserve your booth with Lisa Routh (360)518-0869 or [email protected]
Concessions will be available.
Monthly trail ride at the North Bank trail ..this is the trail head by Glide. We will meet at 11 at the parking lot.
“Cops & Dobbers” is Sweetwater County’s way of giving back to a fallen officer from the Sheridan Police Department.
Sheridan Police Officer Sgt. Nevada Krinkee was killed in the line of duty on 2/13/24. Sgt. Krinkee leaves behind a loving wife and family.
The Green River Police Department, Rock Springs Police Department, and the Sweetwater County’s Sheriff’s Office are hosting a night of Bingo, silent auction, and raffles. All funds raised will be donated to Sgt. Krinkee family.
The Food Dude will be providing for purchase as well as drinks will be available.
We will be attending the OET Roseburg chapter work party to clean the trails
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!
Babe will provide several games, tables and non-alcoholic beverages. Feel free to bring a new game if you want to introduce to others. Please bring a snack to share with others.
Let’s connect on Good Friday! Have some lunch in a beautifully restored Victorian house. Another opportunity for cowgirl fellowship. See you there!
Join us out to lunch in one of Abilene’s cutest restaurants, Hickory Street Cafe. Let’s catch up and enjoy a good meal with each other. See y’all there!
Join our Marvelous Mavericks of Abilene at our monthly Cowgirl Roundup.
This month we have a special guest speaker from Camp Able, Monica Stovall.
Looking forward to hearing from her about the work Camp Able does with the autistic community, as well as volunteer opportunities.
See y’all there!
Enjoy an evening of painting a “Highland Cow”. There are two nights available Wednesday April 3rd or Thursday April 5th, your choice.
Painting starts at 6pm and runs until 8:30pm.
The $35 class fee includes: 2.5 hours of painting with an instructor, 16 x 20 stretched canvas that you get to take home, your own easel to work on, all the paint and brushes needed, along with an apron. Don’t worry they have stencils and the instructor is available to help as well. Don’t forget to bring some extra cash for drinks and food.
Be sure to reserve your spot now as space is limited.
Cowgirls will be attending the Douglas County Mounted Posse meeting. This is another equestrian group in the area, and we attend so we can also help support their efforts in the horse community here.