Calendar

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Jan
1
Mon
Gainesville, TX Attending Black Eyed Pea Trail Ride @ Isle Du Bois @ Lake Ray Roberts
Jan 1 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Back Country Horsemen Of Texas are hosting this annual New Year’s Day Ride. You can come for the weekend or just the day. Bring a potluck dish to go with the black eyed peas for lunch. The only fee is for the park. If you’re staying overnight, make sure you make reservations in advance. Coggins are checked at the park entrance.

Feb
23
Fri
Greenville, TX – Tack & Taco Crawl
Feb 23 @ 7:30 am – 9:00 pm

What Cowgirl doesn’t LOVE a fun full day of Cowgirl Shopping with her Cowgirl Sisters with a little MEXICAN FOOD & MARGARITA break in the middle!!! RSVP to (972) 746-7159 and let us know you plan to join us!

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.

Feb
25
Sun
Gainesville, TX Trail Ride @ Platter Flats @ Platter Flats Equestrian Camp
Feb 25 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Platter Flats on Lake Texoma is a BEAUTIFUL place to ride. The trails are fairly easy through the woods and along the lake. The footing is sandy. Pack a snack to stop midway at Rooster’s Roost with a gorgeous view overlooking the lake, with a picnic table and hitching posts.

Mar
2
Sat
Gainesville, TX Attending LRRETA Monthy Trail Ride @ Lake Ray Roberts Jordan Park
Mar 2 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Enjoy a leisurely ride around beautiful Lake Ray Roberts. Wear green!

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].

Mar
23
Sat
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

Gainesville, TX Trail Ride @ Hickory Creek WMA @ Hickory Creek WMA (4 Corners)
Mar 23 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Hickory Creek WMA is a beautifully rugged, fun place to ride. The trails are now well marked and clear. You DO need a conservation pass to ride there, unless you already have an OK hunting or fishing license.

Apr
5
Fri
Greenville, TX – CTCC 3rd Annual Spring Trail Ride @ Cross Trails Cowboy Church
Apr 5 @ 12:00 pm – Apr 7 @ 2:00 pm

Friday – Set up primitive camp at Church (Optional)

Saturday – Ride out 10:30 a.m. – Bring snacks

Meal provided by Church when done (approx. 3:00 p.m.)

Draw Pot Ranch Rodeo – 6:00 p.m.

Sunday – Church Service In Arena 8:45 a.m.

Negative Coggins required.

Apr
6
Sat
Gainesville,TX Attending Celebration Of Life Trail Ride for Peggie Redhorse Kimberlins @ TADRA @ LBJ Grasslands
Apr 6 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

We’re honoring the life of a great Cowgirl. We’ll be having her favorite trail ride lunch after, bologna sandwiches. I think someone is smoking a bologna. So bring a potluck dish to share.

Apr
20
Sat
Columbia Basin, WA – 3rd Saturday Trail Ride @ WE Johnson Park
Apr 20 @ 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

Apr
21
Sun
Gainesville, TX Dogwood Bloom Trail Ride @ Caddo Grasslands @ Bois D'Arc Trailhead @ Caddo Grasslands
Apr 21 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

The dogwoods are blooming at Caddo Grasslands!! #1, its a lovely time to ride at Caddo AND did I mention the dogwoods? #2, If you wait too long to go ride out there, when it gets hot, the horse flies get vicious. So come enjoy the Grasslands now while its beautiful.

May
4
Sat
Columbia Basin, WA – May BMMO @ Madame Dorian @ Madame Dorian
May 4 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Mounted orienteering is one of the most challenging and exciting equestrian sports! It is similar to a treasure hunt that tests your horsemanship and map and compass skills.
Bring a compass, hit the trail with friends and enjoy the hunt!
No Alcohol, dogs or smoking are permitted horses and/mules must be at least 3 years of age
Contact: Heather Moorman: 509-947-7792
                 Kris Hand: 509-551-9884
                 Gary Westergard: 509-572-7452
                 Tawney Carrier 509-979-5314
Columbia Basin, WA – Girl’s Derby Day @ Free Expression Studio
May 4 @ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Day of Fun & the Kentucky Derby:

Check in @ Free Expression Studio and get your mimosa and swag bag

 

They will provide a map to shop, sip & taste through historic Downtown Prosser.  Watch the Kentucky Derby @ El Buen Gusto or Bills Speakeasy.  There will be a prize for the best Derby Hat!

 

RSVP to : director@historicprosser.com

May
9
Thu
Newberg, OR will be attending “Cowhides and Cocktails” Spring Fashion Show @ Sage and Social-Event Venue and Creative Space
May 9 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

This is a great way to support small business and some great hard working ladies.  This will be the 3rd Cowhides and Cocktails Fashion Show, there will be 5 local small  business boutiques.  They will have 30+ new and exclusive fashion that is only available at the fashion show.  A night filled with signature cocktails, charcuterie, dessert and shopping with you girls.  Grab your tickets they’re going fast.

 

http://blushoutwest.com/products/cowhides-cocktail-fashion-show-ticket?variant=44330505502943

May
11
Sat
Gainesville, TX Attending Annual Era Masonic Trail Ride @ G-C Ranch
May 11 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Come join us, Saturday, May 4, 2024 on our Trail Ride. This beautiful ride is in the area of the historic
“Chisholm Trail” on the G-C Ranch. The ride starts at 10:00 A.M. sharp. Lunch is provided, drinks
will be furnished. Porta Privies will be available.

It is recommended the horses be shod for this ride.
Negative Coggins required-no exceptions. Cost is $30 for adults, $10 for students, and kids under 12 are free.

May
18
Sat
Columbia Basin, WA – 3rd Saturday Trail Ride @ WE Johnson Park
May 18 @ 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

Columbia Basin, WA – Trail Ride @ WE Johnson Park
May 18 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Please join us for a monthly ride.  This ride will happen every 3rd Saturday of every month.  We are in no hurry and on no schedule no agenda.

May
25
Sat
Newberg, OR will be attending Branded Brim Hat Bar Pop Up at Little Bird Boutique @ Little Bird Boutique
May 25 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Lets show our support for a local small business, and make a custom hat with them.  Choose your hat customize it with ribbons, pins, feathers and more.

Have your hat branded to make it even more fabulous…….personalized!

Reservations recommended:

https://bit.ly/brandedbrimpopup

A $20.00 non refundable deposit, will go toward cost of hat.

May
26
Sun
Gainesville, TX Hickory Creek Trail Ride @ Hickory Creek WMA (4 Corners)
May 26 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Hickory Creek is a fun, beautifully rugged ride with lots of hills and scenery. You will need a conservation pass if you don’t already have an Ok hunting or fishing license. You can purchase one through an OK Outdoors app on your phone and just show the game warden that if you get stopped.

Jun
2
Sun
Newberg OR, attending St Paul Trail Ride @ St Paul Rodeo Grounds
Jun 2 @ 7:30 am – 3:00 pm

You have to preregister for the St Paul Trail Ride, you can do that at the attached link.

Come ride along the Willamette River and through St Paul’s countryside rain or shine.  Riders will be led by the St Paul Rodeo’s Royal Court through the Willamette Valley farmlands

 

7:30am-10:30am – St Paul Rodeo Trail Ride breakfast served in the Tack Room.  Follow attached link to purchase tickets for breakfast.

 

Before 9:30am – All horse trailers must arrive to St Paul Rodeo grounds.  NO trailers allowed to enter parking lot after 9:30am.

 

9:45am – Riders gather on horseback in warm-up arena located in parking lot.

 

10:00am – Trail Ride promptly begins

 

noon – BBQ lunch begins, hosted by the St Paul Jaycees, for participants after the Trail Ride.

 

All participants must sign up ahead of time.  Parking lot on Rodeo Grounds will be open for trailer parking.  Riders, please check in at the Rodeo entry office and pick up a back number before the ride.  Experienced riders on safe horses are welcome.  Ride covers approximately 8 miles and takes 2-3 hours.

 

registration available here:

https://www.stpaulrodeo.com/p/events/trailride

 

Jun
8
Sat
Gainesville,TX Ride at LBJ Grasslands @ TADRA @ LBJ Grasslands
Jun 8 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Enjoy a nice, relaxing ride at LBJ Grasslands near Decatur, TX

Jun
15
Sat
Columbia Basin, WA – 3rd Saturday Trail Ride @ WE Johnson Park
Jun 15 @ 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

Jun
21
Fri
Columbia Basin, WA – June BMMO @ Mt. Adams @ Mt Adams Horse Camp
Jun 21 @ 8:00 am – Jun 23 @ 4:00 pm
Mounted orienteering is one of the most challenging and exciting equestrian sports! It is similar to a treasure hunt that tests your horsemanship and map and compass skills.
Bring a compass, hit the trail with friends and enjoy the hunt!
No Alcohol, dogs or smoking are permitted horses and/mules must be at least 3 years of age
Contact: Karen Wilcox 509-301-5045
                 Jenny Orvis 509-308-8882
Jun
23
Sun
Gainesville, TX Trail Ride @ Platter Flats @ Platter Flats Equestrian Camp
Jun 23 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

Platter Flats is a nice place to ride in summer. Its sandy, theres a nice breeze off the lake and the horse flies arent bad there.

Jul
13
Sat
Columbia Basin, WA – July BMMO @ Balloon Tree, Tollgate @ Mt Adams Horse Camp
Jul 13 @ 8:00 am – Jul 14 @ 4:00 pm
Mounted orienteering is one of the most challenging and exciting equestrian sports! It is similar to a treasure hunt that tests your horsemanship and map and compass skills.
Bring a compass, hit the trail with friends and enjoy the hunt!
No Alcohol, dogs or smoking are permitted horses and/mules must be at least 3 years of age
Contact: Zenada Voss 509-956-8012
                Debbie Williams 509-386-6128
                Bethany Holmes 509-240-0989
Jul
14
Sun
Gainesville, TX Lake Texoma Lake Day @ Big Mineral Marina
Jul 14 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Its HOT! So we’re gonna  meet at Big Mineral Marina on Lake Texoma and take off in the boat for a redneck cruise and do some swimming, drinking, and snacking to cool off and give the weather the bird!

Jul
20
Sat
Columbia Basin, WA – 3rd Saturday Trail Ride @ WE Johnson Park
Jul 20 @ 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

Jul
27
Sat
Columbia Basin, WA – July BMMO @ Target Meadows, Tollgate @ Mt Adams Horse Camp
Jul 27 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Mounted orienteering is one of the most challenging and exciting equestrian sports! It is similar to a treasure hunt that tests your horsemanship and map and compass skills.
Bring a compass, hit the trail with friends and enjoy the hunt!
No Alcohol, dogs or smoking are permitted horses and/mules must be at least 3 years of age
Contact: Tony Bland 541-861-9582
                Holly Futter 208-739-7110
Jul
28
Sun
Columbia Basin, WA – July BMMO @ Kendall Skyline, Tollgate @ Mt Adams Horse Camp
Jul 28 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Mounted orienteering is one of the most challenging and exciting equestrian sports! It is similar to a treasure hunt that tests your horsemanship and map and compass skills.
Bring a compass, hit the trail with friends and enjoy the hunt!
No Alcohol, dogs or smoking are permitted horses and/mules must be at least 3 years of age
Contact: Bobbette Ewing 509-961-1928
                Lana Bland 541-861-0067
Gainesville, TX Trail Ride @ Ray Roberts @ Lake Ray Roberts Elm Fork
Jul 28 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am

A trail is open at Ray Roberts after tornadoes damaged the area. We’ll take a short ride and get back before it gets too hot.

Aug
10
Sat
Columbia Basin, WA – August BMMO @ TBD @ Mt Adams Horse Camp
Aug 10 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Mounted orienteering is one of the most challenging and exciting equestrian sports! It is similar to a treasure hunt that tests your horsemanship and map and compass skills.
Bring a compass, hit the trail with friends and enjoy the hunt!
No Alcohol, dogs or smoking are permitted horses and/mules must be at least 3 years of age
Contact: Tammy Zinter 541-861-0068
                Connie & Jerry Walker 541-938-6158
Aug
16
Fri
Newberg OR Chapter Ladies Evening Ride @ Willamette Mission State Park
Aug 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Lets get out and enjoy the cooler evenings together ladies.  Newberg Chapter will be hosting an evening ride at Willamette Mission State Park August 16, 2024 from 6pm-8pm.

You will need to pay the $5.00 park fee

Please clean up after your horses in the parking area

Can’t wait to see everyone on the trail.

Aug
18
Sun
Gainesville, TX Lake Day @ Walnut Creek Marina
Aug 18 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Lets beat the heat with another lake day!! We’ll meet at Walnut Creek Marina where Misty will pick you up on her boat for a Redneck Cruise. Bring snacks to share for a picnic on the boat.

Sep
7
Sat
Gainesville, TX Trail Ride @ Hickory Creek WMA (meet at bridge)
Sep 7 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

This will be probably the last ride of the year at Hickory Creek before they close it for hunting season. Hickory Creek is a fun, fairly rugged ride. We’re meeting at the bridge. If youre coming and don’t know where to go, contact Carolyn Grayson, listed as the event coordinator and she’ll send you a pin.

Sep
14
Sat
Gainesville, TX Attending LRRETA Trail Ride @ Lake Ray Roberts Isle Du Bois
Sep 14 @ 9:30 am – 2:00 pm

LRRETA is an organization involved in maintaining the equestrian trails around Lake Ray Roberts. We’ll be joining them for their September trail ride. Lake Ray Roberts is a nice place to ride but can be a little rocky. Coggins will be checked at the main gate.

Sep
21
Sat
Gainesville, TX Trail Ride @ Hickory Creek WMA 4 corners
Sep 21 @ 10:00 am – 1:30 pm

Hickory Creek is a fun, fairly rugged ride. The area will be closed in Oct through Jan for hunting season. So this will be our last opportunity for awhile. You’ll need an OK hunting or fishing license to access their public lands. If you’re from TX & over 65, you’re exempt.

Sep
28
Sat
Gainesville, TX Shawnee Trail Ride & Parade @ Shawnee Camp
Sep 28 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

We’re bringing back the historic Shawnee Trail Ride! The Shawnee Trail moved cattle from Dallas to Missouri in the 1800s. The trail crossed the Red River at Preston Point in Pottsboro. In the 1960s, some guys hitched up their wagons and rode horses from Pottsboro to Dallas to open the State Fair. The ride had its 50th anniversary in 2010 and disappeared.The 40SC are bringing it back! We’ll ride through the parade to kick off Frontier Days in Pottsboro and make a 14 mile loop to Hagerman Wildlife Refuge for lunch and back. Camping is available Fri  & Sat nights.

Oct
4
Fri
Columbia Basin, WA. Fall Trail Ride @ Bennington Lake
Oct 4 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

It’s Fall ya’ll!

Join us for a beautiful Fall morning ride at Bennington Lake in Walla Walla.

https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/bennington-lake

Check out the link if you are not familiar with this place. TrailMeister also has a great write up on it.

The trails are easy and the views pretty!

Boot in stirrup at 10:00am Cowgirls only but if you have a friend who may be interested in joining, bring them along.

Oct
12
Sat
Gainesville, TX Attending Murder Mystery Trail Ride @ TADRA @ LBJ Grasslands
Oct 12 @ 9:30 am – 3:00 pm

Fundraiser event for Back Country Horsemen of Texas. There will be a ride, lunch included, an auction, prizes given and more! Items donated for auction are appreciated. The Back Country Horsemen of Texas help support equestrian trails all over the state.

Oct
26
Sat
Columbia Basin, WA – October BMMO @ Chamna Natural Reserve @ Mt Adams Horse Camp
Oct 26 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Mounted orienteering is one of the most challenging and exciting equestrian sports! It is similar to a treasure hunt that tests your horsemanship and map and compass skills.
Bring a compass, hit the trail with friends and enjoy the hunt!
No Alcohol, dogs or smoking are permitted horses and/mules must be at least 3 years of age
Contact: Bethany Holmes 509-240-0989
                 Zenada Voss 509-956-8012
                 Cassandra Van Atta 509-863-9202
                 Jenny Knowles 509-520-7912
Gainesville, TX Fall Wine Ride @ Four Winds Ranch
Oct 26 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

This is a fun ride in the beautifully scenic hills of St Jo on a private ranch. We’ll ride about 2 hrs on the trails  on their ranch, play on their obstacle course, and then ride through the pasture to the back fence of the neighboring winery for lunch. They have a chocolate menu! The cost is $20 for the ranch and whatever you want to spend on food and wine. Negative coggins is required.

Dec
18
Wed
Greenville, TX – Santa’s Country Christmas @ Santa's Country Christmas
Dec 18 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Bring the family out and spend some time at Santa’s Country Christmas with us riding through 2 miles of lights on your horses! You might even get to see Santa Claus!! Ride out at 7:00 pm.  $10 per horse. Cash or card accepted.

Flyer to follow…