Calendar

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Jan
13
Sat
Belfair, WA: Chapter Monthly Roundup @ Puerto Vallarta Restaurant
Jan 13 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Come with your ideas and goals for our new Chapter on the Kitsap Peninsula! Meet and Greet the new Cowgirls!

Non-Members are also welcome to attend. Membership applications for Cowgirls (31+) and Lil Sisters (21-30) will be available.

Jan
20
Sat
Belfair, WA: Attending Flying M Indoor Mountain Trail Course Play Day @ Flying M Stables
Jan 20 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

You must pick a 2-hour time slot when registering and paying Flying M Stables.

Jan
27
Sat
Marysville, WA – Breakfast Meeting Social @ Collectors Choice Restaurant
Jan 27 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Breakfast Meeting social
** This is a rescheduled meeting due to cancellation of the meeting on Jan 17th.
**RSVP REQUIRED**
The restaurant does not take reservations on weekends.  I will need to call them at 830 am on the 27th so they can set up our table.
Please RSVP on the FB event page by Fri, 1/26 or contact Tina directly.
Feb
10
Sat
Marysville, WA – Go as a group to WSU horse course @ WSU College of Veterinary Medicine
Feb 10 all-day
**This event is sold out, you can still get on the wait list**
WSU is back with their 11th Annual Horse Course! Horse owners, trainers, future vets, and kids/teens of all experience levels are welcome! Let’s go!
Here’s what their event post says:
“This year, we are excited to present to you a variety of topics taught by our excellent clinicians in the equine hospital, ranging from nutrition to acupuncture to reproduction and foaling. The event will be in Pullman on Saturday, February 10th, 2024, and will run from 8am-about 4pm, with a break for lunch and tours of the WSU teaching hospital included.
Horse Course serves as the main fundraiser for the Student Chapter of AAEP (Equine Veterinary Club) at WSU, allowing us students the opportunity to host labs that let us practice skills like dental exams, ultrasound exams, and joint injections. We appreciate your interest in supporting our club!
Please visit https://wsuhorsecourse.weebly.com for more information and to purchase tickets. If you have any questions, reach out to Maddie at [email protected]. We can’t wait to see you in February! “
Feb
19
Mon
Belfair, WA – Monthly Roundup Meeting in Bremerton @ Family Pancake House
Feb 19 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Monthly Chapter Meeting in Bremerton. No food or drinks requirement.

Mar
2
Sat
Marysville, WA _ go as a group – 4H tack sale @ Evergreen State Fairgrounds
Mar 2 all-day
Tack Sale Day:
March 2nd 10am-3pm
Consignment (18%):
Feb 28 4pm-8pm
Feb 29 9am-8pm
March 1 9am-4pm
Consignees with 25+ Items . Can Request Consignment Forms/Tags Prior to the Sale. Please Call/Text/Email: 425-341-3007 or [email protected]
Volunteer:
See https://www.facebook.com/groups/1831250400496442 for updates on volunteer opportunities
Take a photo of yourself volunteering, consigning or at the tack sale for points credit.
In the Events Center Building #604 and 4-H Building #501
Mar
8
Fri
Marysville, WA – Go as a group to barn dance & line dancing lessons @ Granite Falls Grange
Mar 8 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Barn Dance & Line Dancing Lessons at Granville (Granite Falls) Grange Hall! Doors open at 6pm & Line Dancing Lessons start at 7pm until 9pm. Open dancing between lessons and at 9pm. Miller Meats Food Truck will be set up and serving great food starting at 4pm. This is a FREE event open to every one of all ages!! POP UP vendors will also be on site! Feel free to bring your own food & drinks with you. Come on out for a great time dancing and socializing with friends! #ladydidancin #linedancing #linedancinglessons (tips/donations excepted & appreciated for lessons)

Mar
10
Sun
Marysville, WA – Lord Hill Ride Day @ Lord Hill Reginal Park, Snohomish, WA
Mar 10 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Boots in the stirrup and riding out at 10am
Let others in 40SC know if you want to ride.
RSVP to Sue Zinn @ 425-359-4124
Mar
14
Thu
Marysville, WA – Go as a group -Linedance lessons at Angel of the Winds Casino @ Angel of the Winds Resort & Casino
Mar 14 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

2 hours of beginning and intermediate line dance lessons!

Mar
15
Fri
Marysville, WA – Go as a Group Backcountry Horsemen Rendezvous @ Kittitas Valley Event Center
Mar 15 @ 9:00 am – Mar 17 @ 3:22 am
A fun event for all!
Tack sale, demonstrations, exhibitors, auction

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.
Mar
16
Sat
Marysville, WA – Go as a group – Ricky Quinn Horsemanship clinic (ride or audit) @ Cornerstone Ranch
Mar 16 @ 9:00 am – Mar 17 @ 4:00 pm
Ricky Quinn is returning to Cornerstone Ranch for their third annual spring clinic!
From their event info: “As usual Ricky’s clinics are all about giving you the knowledge so that you can build a solid foundation and problem solve with your horse. This clinic will have a particular focus on the fundamentals of western performance, specifically applying our horsemanship foundation towards developing the skills needed for Ranch Riding, Ranch Trail, Ranch Reining classes and Stock Horse classes.
Rider Fee: $550 for two days
Auditor Fee: $30/day
Stall rentals: $25/day
Dry camping available or many hotels near by.
Lunch provided for participants. Hook ups are VERY LIMITED: $30/day
Participants please bring your own hay, water buckets and muck items. The owner of temporary stalled horse must provide all care for horse. All horses coming to Cornerstone Ranch must be up to date on all vaccinations and record will be asked for.
CONTACT
Please contact Evan Bonner for a registration form.
360-551-3736
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ABOUT RICKY QUINN
Ricky Quinn was raised in Wyoming where he grew up around horses and other livestock. When Ricky was a teenager he met Buck Brannaman at a horsemanship clinic. Meeting Buck greatly impacted the direction of Ricky’s life. He knew that there was something unique about Buck and his ability with horses. After high school, Ricky moved to Montana where he worked on a ranch for nine years starting colts, learning horsemanship, and caring for cattle as he continued his study of true horsemanship.
Today, Ricky travels throughout the United States and Internationally teaching horsemanship. Ricky and his wife own a ranch in North Platte, Nebraska where they are raising a family while buying and selling stocker cattle. Ricky is around livestock everyday whether it’s on the road helping people with horses or at home weaning a fresh set of calves. Ricky’s life experiences and his study of the teachings of Tom Dorrance, Ray Hunt, and Buck Brannaman have taught him that animals want to be treated a certain way and that horses in particular are very aware of the feeling a person offers them.
Ricky teaches the mechanics of properly riding and operating a horse, but he also teaches the people what it means to feel of a horse. Once a person experiences a horse responding to their feel, the opportunity for self-improvement and for positive change is incredible. When we become the person that our horse enjoys, we feel better and it usually benefits and lifts all other areas of our life including our interaction with our family, friends, and other human beings.”
Mar
18
Mon
Belfair, WA – Monthly Roundup Meeting in Port Orchard @ Family Pancake House
Mar 18 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Monthly Chapter meeting in Port Orchard

Mar
20
Wed
Marysville, WA – Monthly Roundup @ Christ The King Lutheran Church
Mar 20 @ 6:45 pm – 8:30 pm
Come to our 40 Something Cowgirls monthly meeting! We are a group of over 40 (and 50 and 60 something) gals who love horses. Those gals between 21 & 30 can join us as “little sisters”  All are welcome!  We do all kinds of activities including clinics, trail rides, horse play days, attend expos, see movies, have craft parties and anything else that’s fun! New faces are always welcome.
Learn about our national organization at https://40somethingcowgirls.com/
6:45-7 Doors Open
7-7:30 Meeting
7:30-8 Special Topic
8-8:30 Social
Feel free to bring a snack or something to share for the social but not required.
Enter through side door at right side of building where the picnic tables are
Mar
26
Tue
Marysville, WA – Go as a group – Two Step Tuesday @ Normanna Lodge #3, Everett, WA
Mar 26 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
$10 each lesson session
https://www.normannaeverett.com/events
Lessons are 7-8pm
Open Dance 8-10pm
40SC Event is the 4th Tuesday of the Month
Mar
29
Fri
Belfair, WA – Attend Easter Ride & Campout with Olympic Chapter BCHW @ Green Mountain Horse Camp ~ CANCELLED @ Green Mountain Horse Camp
Mar 29 @ 9:00 am – Mar 31 @ 5:00 pm

EVENT CANCELLED BY BCHW DUE TO LACK OF INTEREST

Apr
2
Tue
Marysville, WA – Go as a group – NW Vet Clinic of Mt Vernon -Client education @ NW Vet Clinic of Mt Vernon
Apr 2 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

NW Vet Clinic invites you to an exclusive event to raise awareness around the impact of equine ulcers on health & performance.  Our client education night will discuss treatment, diagnosis, & prevention of equine ulcers.

We will be starting at 6 pm on Tuesday, April 2nd. We have 75 seats total available, but they are filling fast. If you are interested and would like to reserve your slot, please call our office at 360-424-4054. In order to attend the event, you MUST be on our reservation list. There is limited availability so hurry, hurryNorthwest Veterinary Clinic of Mount Vernon

14110 Bradshaw Road

Mount Vernon, WA 98273

(360) 424-4054

www.nwvetmountvernon.com

Apr
14
Sun
Belfair, WA – Trail Obstacle Clinic @ Flying M Stables
Apr 14 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Trinity Trail Events founder Maral Eckenrod will conduct an instructional clinic on how to navigate the mountain trail obstacles at Flying M Stables, which were built by Mark Bolender of Bolender Horse Park.  If you trail ride or have thought of competing at a Novice, Intermediate, or Advanced Level of Equine Trail Sports events (ETS) or other obstacle challenges such as IMTCA events (International Mountain Trail Challenge Association), here is where you can start!  Maral will lead us through how to acclimate your horse to the obstacle, navigate it properly, and what judges are looking for.

Trinity Trail Events also conducts virtual challenges using just a few items (ground poles, tarp, cones, flag, spray bottle) that you may have at home.  You will receive the pattern and have a window of time to practice and video you and your horse navigating the obstacles, submit your video to Maral, who will judge it, provide comments if you want, and award prizes, including buckles. TTE has Novice, Intermediate, Advanced and Easy Peasy patterns to get you started in this field!

Depending on sign-ups for the clinic, the plan is for 2 hours of In-Hand instruction and practice and 2 hours of mounted instruction and practice.  If more than 12 horse/rider pairs sign-up, then it may be changed to 2 groups, with 1 hour each of In-Hand and Mounted work.

Cost: $60 per horse/rider pair, includes haul-in fee of $35 ;  $5 per auditor

Pay via Venmo to @Wendy-Morrow-79  and Chapter will pay the haul-in fee to Flying M Stables.

Apr
15
Mon
Belfair, WA – Monthly Roundup Meeting in Bremerton @ Family Pancake House
Apr 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Monthly Chapter Meeting in Bremerton. No food or drinks requirement.

Belfair, WA – Monthly Roundup Meeting in Bremerton @ Family Pancake House
Apr 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Monthly Chapter Meeting in Bremerton. No food or drinks requirement.

Apr
17
Wed
Marysville, WA – Monthly Roundup (Yearly Awards) @ April's Home
Apr 17 @ 6:45 pm – 8:30 pm
Note:
This will be our annual Recognition/Awards Meeting
at April’s house on Lord Hill in Snohomish (RSVP/PM for address)
This is a potluck with “Taco Chili” provided
Bring condiments, side or dessert (there will be a sign up sheet when event gets closer)
Apr
19
Fri
Belfair, WA – Attending Andre Ganc Dressage Clinic in Port Orchard @ Southworth Equestrian Center
Apr 19 @ 8:30 am – Apr 21 @ 4:30 pm

Auditing cost is $20 per day or $50 for all 3 days. Bring your own chair, food, drink, notepad, and pen.

Riding spots are full.

Apr
21
Sun
Marysville, WA – Go as a group – SMC Horsemanship open barn day @ SMC Horsemanship
Apr 21 @ 10:30 am – 4:00 pm

Let’s get together for open barn day at SMC Horsemanship. There’s obstacles and a big covered arena. More info to come.. I believe there is a haulin fee to be confirmed…

Apr
27
Sat
Marysville, WA – Go as a group “Spring has Sprung” Prize Ride @ Bridle Trails State Park
Apr 27 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
From Lake WA Saddle Club’s Event Post:
The April “Spring Has Sprung” event will require pre-registration and the prizes will be gift cards.
or the August Equine & Vines, we will have two prize opportunities. Those who pre-register will be entered into a gift card raffle processed the night before the event. They will still receive their prize at check in so that if they want to ride and then head for home, they can.
Those who register the day of the Equine & Vines event will participate in a second raffle that will be held the day of the event. Those who pre-register will also be entered into this raffle. However, winners must be present to win for this “day of” raffle. This raffle will include both gift cards and other prizes such as gift baskets, merchandise, etc.,
Ride times will be scheduled in designated time periods that space people out.
Riders will then have a wonderful trail ride along a marked trail with trail markers always on your right.
Riders will return to the registration area to let us know you arrived back.
​For Equine & Vines, wine will be served beginning at around noon for $5 a glass.
No dogs, stallions, carts or ponying of rider-less horses allowed.
May
3
Fri
Belfair, WA – Attend Olympic Chapter BCHW Campout &Trail Ride at BBQ Flats @ BBQ Flats Campground
May 3 @ 9:00 am – May 4 @ 5:00 pm

More details to be provided by Olympic Chapter BCHW and post will be updated. Please check back here!

Camping is free on DNR land, but may need Discover Pass.

Here’s info on directions to, camping, and riding at BBQ Flats: https://hollyblogsheradventures.blogspot.com/2023/07/bruce-tropple-indian-camp-and-bbq-flats.html?fbclid=IwAR1wMdxxaU0jRvzaj5DFsEJe6GRtRzTx8xcNgcTYVMRG0hIjAM7xf7DVRco

May
4
Sat
Belfair, WA – Go Together to Play Day at Bolender Horse Park @ Bolender Horse Park
May 4 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Park is open 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.  Distance is about 2 hours’ hauling drive from Port Orchard area of SR 16. See Belfair, WA Chapter FB page or contact Chapter Queen Wendy Morrow for details on coordinating time for Cowgirls to go together.

Cost: $25 per horse/per day  + $20 refundable Haul-in Fee per horse. All manure, straw/shavings, trash must be picked up and disposed of before leaving. Staff member will inspect your area and return the haul-in fee when clean.

Open ride – Full use of the Mountain Trail Park and outdoor arena.  Free parking and stalls available.

May
11
Sat
Belfair, WA – Attending Working Equitation Clinic with Shelby Ahrens @ Anlan Cathal Ranch
May 11 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Deposit Fee of $100 is required to hold spot, due by midnight 5/4/2024, non-refundable.  PayPal to [email protected]

Remaining payment of $100 plus $10 haul-in fee can be paid upon arrival.

Auditors welcome at $20 each. Carpooling encouraged due to parking limitations.

Maximum trailer size is 3-horse slant.  No Shows will not be refunded. Bring your own lunch.

AM will cover basic dressage/flatwork foundation needed for WE and any discipline you ride. PM will cover select obstacles used in WE and proper way to execute them and how to link them together as when riding a course.

May
20
Mon
Belfair, WA – Monthly Roundup Meeting in Port Orchard @ Family Pancake House
May 20 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Monthly Chapter meeting in Port Orchard

Belfair, WA – Monthly Roundup Meeting in Port Orchard @ Family Pancake House
May 20 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Monthly Chapter meeting in Port Orchard

Jun
1
Sat
Belfair, WA Attending Steve Rother Liberty Camp @ Horse Creek Ranch
Jun 1 @ 9:00 am – Jun 5 @ 6:00 pm

This Liberty Camp is currently FULL, but contact organizer to be put on a Wait List in case someone has a change of plans.

Jun
15
Sat
Belfair, WA – Go Together to Play Day at Bolender Horse Park @ Bolender Horse Park
Jun 15 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Park is open 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.  Distance is about 2 hours’ hauling drive from Port Orchard area of SR 16. See Belfair, WA Chapter FB page or contact Chapter Queen Wendy Morrow for details on coordinating time for Cowgirls to go together.

Cost: $25 per horse/per day  + $20 refundable Haul-in Fee per horse. All manure, straw/shavings, trash must be picked up and disposed of before leaving. Staff member will inspect your area and return the haul-in fee when clean.

Open ride – Full use of the Mountain Trail Park and outdoor arena.  Free parking and stalls available.

Jun
17
Mon
Belfair, WA – Monthly Roundup Meeting in Bremerton @ Family Pancake House
Jun 17 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Monthly Chapter Meeting in Bremerton. No food or drinks requirement.

Belfair, WA – Monthly Roundup Meeting In Bremerton @ Family Pancake House
Jun 17 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Monthly Chapter Meeting in Bremerton. No food or drinks requirement.

Jul
15
Mon
Belfair, WA – Monthly Roundup Meeting in Port Orchard @ Family Pancake House
Jul 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Monthly Chapter meeting in Port Orchard

Belfair, WA – Monthly Roundup Meeting in Port Orchard @ Family Pancake House
Jul 15 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Monthly Chapter meeting in Port Orchard

Jul
19
Fri
Belfair, WA – Attending Western Dream Ride of Olympic Chapter BCHW @ Flying Horseshoe Ranch
Jul 19 @ 9:00 am – Jul 21 @ 5:00 pm

Camp out on your own, or rent a cabin, bunk house or tipi encampment for 1/2 price. Details: www.flyinghorseshoeranch.com

Adults: $150     Kids 6-12: $75    Under 6: Free

$10 per horse, per night   Bring your own feed

Includes: 3 home-cooked meals, miles of trails & arena, shower facilities; swimming pool; raffle; auction

See Facebook page for Olympic Back Country Horsemen of Washington

Aug
2
Fri
Belfair, WA Attending Steve Rother Clinic in Silverdale @ Kitsap County Fairgrounds, Boand Arena
Aug 2 @ 9:00 am – Aug 4 @ 5:00 pm

Non-Member Clinic cost is $675, Rother Horsemanship membership cost is $505

Stall fee and arena fee are additional and separate