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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.
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
Come out and join us for our first ride of the year. Moss Lake has trails for all level of riders. One of our favorite go to places to ride. If weather is permitting. All are welcome
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.
Come join us for our monthly gathering, we will discuss past events and plan future adventures. Location is yet to be determined, but will be decided soon. All are welcome
Happy 2024 Cowgirls. Our monthly Grub night will be on January 25, 2024 at Los Cabos Mexican Restaurant on Foothill Blvd. We will be discussing upcoming events, year end awards party, holiday party, slush funds, memberships and much more. Bring a friend and if they join, you get a free dinner. Susan won the basket so she will be bringing the raffle basket this month. Hope to see you there.
Attending the 2024 Red Desert Humane Society’s Pampurr Yourself Purse and Jewelry Auction. Saturday, January 27, 2024 at the Holiday Inn Ballroom on Sunset Blvd. Rock Springs WY. Tickets are $50 each. Starts at 4:30 pm.
The 4th gymkhana of the season for Wild West Outlaws Winter series. See flyer for details. Entries start at 9 am. For more information contact Susan Nichols.
Come out and ride with us as we explore Little Sister Ashleys half section. Bring your own beverages and snacks… Weather permitting. All are welcome
Come out and join in on the celebration at the VA Hospital in Big Spring. The new community center on the VA campus is done and we were invited to attend. All Cowgirls are welcome. Pink button down shirts please… Hats optional as we will be inside.
Come out and watch our very own Rock Springs Grizzlies Hockey team play on their home ice. Game will be on Friday, February 2, 2024 at 7 pm a the Rock Springs Family Rec Center Ice Arena, 3900 Sweetwater Drive, Rock Springs WY 82901. Tickets are $10 each. If you go take a selfie and send to Susan to get on the roster.
Come on over to the tattoo shop and get some ink done. We will have several Cowgirls coming in for new tattoos as well as some touch-ups.. All are welcome…
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
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 .
Attending the annual Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Big Game Banquet on February 10, 2024 at the Events Complex. Starts at 5 pm. Raffles, games, dinner.
Come join in on the fun at the VA with some bingo and a Valentines Day Party…. All are welcome. We will meet up and decorate before the guys get there for bingo. Pink button downs please…. All are welcome… Contact Terri for all the details…
Come out and join us as we ride at another one of our favorite places. Trails for all levels of riders… Will have a pot luck dinner on Saturday. Weather permitting… All are welcome.
Monthly trail ride at the North Bank trail ..this is the trail head by Glide. We will meet at 11 at the parking lot.
Let’s go bowling. Sunday February 18, 2024 at 1 pm. We might have to wait for an lane, but it doesn’t usually take too long. Cost is $4 per game. Please let me know if you are interested in going so we can get a head count.
Come join us for some good food and great company. We will discuss past events and plan future adventures. All are welcome…
the 5th gymkhana of the Wild West Outlaws Winter series. Entries start at 9 am. For more information contact Susan Nichols.
It’s that time of year… Coggins and vaccines will be offered. Come out and help support the Howard County Youth Horseman Club… Please call or text 806-786-7122 and reserve a spot… All are encouraged and welcomed..
Join us February 24th 2024 at the Green River’s Island Pavilion on Expedition Island
Door’s open at 4:30pm
Ticket’s
Single $70
Couple $110
Greenwing $35
Sponsor $320
Sponsor Couple $360
Corporate Gun Table $1300
We have other table options available to find out what they are:
Contact Marty for details 307.870.2338
New this Year Duck Bucks!!!
Pre- purchase of $120 for $100 used for games and raffles ONLY!
Only available as a pre-event purchase, not available at the Banquet.
(Duck Bucks have no cash value) No Refunds
2024 DU guns of the year!
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.
Monthly dinner gathering will be at Los Cabos on February 27, 2024 at 6:30 pm. Kari won the basket, so she will bring it to this dinner. We decided to donate a buckle for the Sweetwater Ranch Sort Club, and also for the Wild West Outlaws gymkhana 40 and over age group. Slush fund is $492.00. before the deduction for buckles.
The 7th and final gymkhana of the winter series will be on March 2, 2024 at the indoor arena in Rock Springs. Entries start at 9 am. For more information contact Susan Nichols.
Come on out to the 55th Annual Gem and Mineral Show… Always a great time. Vendors, food, and lots of amazing rocks… Fun for the whole family.. All are welcome.. Just take a picture of you there and send it to Terri….
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.
Come join us at the 66th Annual Worlds Largest Rattlesnake Round-up… Even if you don’t like snakes, it’s always a great weekend. All kinds of information about the nasty death noodles, but also, all kinds of vendors and food… Again, a fun, informative family weekend… All are welcome…If you go, just take a picture of you there and send it to Terri….
This is a benefit for Carly and Ben Hautala. Cade pass away on January 21, 2024. We will do a Silent Auction, Dollar Raffles and a food truck. We will begin playing Xtreme Music Bingo starting at 7 PM. Cost of the boards are $10.00 for your 1st and $5.00 for any additional boards per category. Categories will be determined soon. For more information contact Laurie Kolar on Facebook.
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.
Calling all Cowgirls, We are bringing our horses to the VA hospital for some outside therapy for our favorite group of veterans. If you are interested, please only bring a CALM horse… The horses will be groomed, walked out and loved on, no riding. ALL Cowgirls are encouraged to join us, especially if you are not bringing a horse, we need hands on the ground.. Please wear pink button downs, hats optional…We will park in the back west end parking lot…
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
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 .
Let the Shenanigans Begin. Cowgirl Cocktail Party on March 15, 2024 at Susan Nichols’ house. Green beer or a Fuzzy Leprechauns are on our list of things to drink. We will have appetizers also. Everyone welcome to come. Please RSVP.
◦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.
Come join us as we explore more of Little Sister Ashleys property. Please bring a sack lunch or snacks and your favorite beverage… All are welcome…
This is the 69th year to hold the annual fundraiser in support of our little parish of St. Helen’s. Lots of great raffle prizes and lots of great auction items. Dinner is Corned Beef and Irish Stew. Come on out! Tickets available at the door. See you there.
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 join us for our monthly meeting at Cowgirl Tammys house. We will discuss past events and plan future adventures. Cowgirl Tammy is gonna cook dinner, so please feel free to bring a beverage and or a dessert… All are welcome
Join the cowgirls and area law enforcement agencies for a night of bingo, games, raffles and fun, honoring Fallen Officer Nevada Krinkee. This is a fundraiser for this young officer’s family. Bingo cards are $10 each. Event will be on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Doors open at 6 pm. Please see flyer for further details. 
This class is to help educate on what to do in different emergency scenarios. We will be discussing what to do and what not to do. What gear to have for example what to keep in a bag in your vehicle if it breaks down on the side of the road. What to keep in your house if the power goes out. If this sounds like something you want to learn come out to Coal Train Coffee Depot and check it out!
We will be attending the OET Roseburg chapter work party to clean the trails