Calendar

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Jan
27
Sat
Rock Springs WY Pampurr Yourself Purse Auction @ Holiday Inn Ballroom
Jan 27 @ 4:47 am – 4:30 pm

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.

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
10
Sat
Farmersville TX @ An Evening With Michael Johnson @ Community Players Theatre
Feb 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Cowgirls, this is a local opportunity to hear a great “Author, Humorist & Playwright”, Michael Johnson.  Michael lives in our own Campbell, TX.  I had the opportunity to hear him at a Lazy TK Ranch event in Breckenridge a couple of years ago.  Such a fun Cowboy gentlemen with stories to tell.  Tickets are free to the public, with donations appreciated!  Plan your calendar and save this evening!  Please plan to wear your 40SC Gear and make a showing… and fork up those donations!  It will be good for the Theatre and great for Michael’s fans!

Feb
17
Sat
Rock Springs WY Wyoming Cares Fundraiser @ Eden Saloon
Feb 17 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Feb
24
Sat
Columbia Basin, WA – Miss Rodeo WA Coronation
Feb 24 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Feb
26
Mon
Early, Texas Good Samaritan, paint a soup bowl fundraiser @ Good Samaritan
Feb 26 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Early, Texas.  Will be attending the annual Good Samaritan Paint a soup Bowl Fundraiser

come join us for a fun filled night of helping out our community

Good Samaritan annual paint a soup bowl for their fight against  fundraiser

Paint a soup bowl to be bought by locals attending the annual Fundraiser , on April 11th at the Brownwood Coliseum

 

 

 

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
6
Wed
Columbia Basin, WA – Movie Night – Shane @ Fairchild Cinemas - Kennewick
Mar 6 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Come Join us to watch a classic 1956 western movie Wednesday Night @ 7:00 pm.  The name of the movie is Shane:

A weary gunfighter in 1880s Wyoming begins to envision a quieter life after befriending a homestead family with a young son who idolizes him, but a smoldering range war forces him to act.

 

 

Westwern Wednesdays. Classic western films playing select Wednesdays at our Southgate theater in Kennewick. All tickets $6.00

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
21
Thu
Green River, Wyoming – Attending “Cops & Dobbers” Fundraiser for Fallen Officer, Nevada Krinkee @ Sweetwater County Events Complex - Main Grandstands
Mar 21 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

“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.

Benbrook, TX Movie Night @ Hulen Movie Tavern
Mar 21 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

We will be seeing Dune part II at the Hulen Movie Tavern at 6:30ish as of this posting the theater does not have a specific time.  I will update and post on GM when the theater has a scheduled time.  We can get our tickets when we get there.

Mar
23
Sat
Midland,Tx.-Bake Sale @ Tractor Supply
Mar 23 @ 8:30 am – 12:30 pm

The cowgirl annual bake sale to raise money for our t-shirt sale for Autism Awareness.  There will be lots of goodies and maybe even a few non food items.  Come out and support us, supporting a special cause.

Mar
25
Mon
Early, Texas Brownwood Lyric Theater, Showdown On The Brazo @ Brownwood Lyric Theatre
Mar 25 @ 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Early Texas ,  Brownwood Lyric Theatre

Showdown On The Brazo

Come join us as we watch our very own  little sister  Callie Jackson , who was an extra in the movie

Outlaw!!!!! Callie plays  a ruff and Tuff Outlaw in a riding gang on her trusty horse named Sadie

Grab some popcorn,  a Dr Pepper and come join us in the beautiful downtown Brownwood lyric theatre

Callie will be taking pictures and autographs after the movie 🍿

 

 

 

 

Mar
29
Fri
Benbrook TX – Movie Night @ Clearfork AMC
Mar 29 @ 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm

Everyone buy a ticket and let’s go see “Arthur the King”!

free parking and food and adult beverages available for purchase!

 

Mar
30
Sat
Poolville, TX * New Date * Attending “Bust A Nut” Benefit @ The Heidaway
Mar 30 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

“Bust a Nut” is a fundraiser event to benefit 5150 Rescue Farm. Come have drinks, listen to Heidi’s stories, hang out with friends, and look at some great art. Drinks will be served from a converted horse trailer. More details as she posts the latest on the event.

Purpose of the fundraiser: 5150 farm was surrendered a bunch of Guinea pigs that need to be neutered.

Heidi and 5150 Farms rescues animals of all types, like the pig that caused an uproar locally. All animals are cared for and get vet treatments. Some will find their forever home on the farm and others are able to get adopted.

We can also hit up the Cantina for Mexican food and drinks after to keep the laughs going.

Apr
1
Mon
Salem, OR Attending Movie Night @ Stayton Movie Theater
Apr 1 @ 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Come enjoy dinner and a movie with your friends!

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
11
Thu
Early, Texas Good Samaritan Fundraiser Soup Project @ Brownwood Coliseum
Apr 11 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Early, Texas. Annual Good Samaritan Soup Bowl Project

We will be attending the Good Samaritan annual fundraiser

Help fight  Hunger locally & globally. Dine on a simple meal of soup, bread dessert and water. Take home a hand painted ceramic bowl as a reminder of the fight against food insecurity and hunger in our area and around the world

admission is $15 per person

Apr
27
Sat
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
4
Sat
Early, Texas. Cowboy Capital MS Trail Ride @ Blue Stem Ranch
May 4 @ 7:00 am – 11:00 am

Early, Texas. Attending the Cowboy Capital MS Trail Ride

Gates open up at  7am

Ride Check in begins at : 8 am

Saddled Up and Ready at 8:45 am

Stay for lunch, auction, and drawing for hundred, riffle& Handgun raffle

tickets available for $10 each

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

Abilene, TX- Kentucky Derby Watch Party @ Potosi Live
May 4 @ 4:00 pm

** Moved to Potosi Live due to the storm.

 

Bring your big hats, ladies! We are crashing the Kentucky Derby watch party at the Peacock Patio Bar. They will offer a themed cocktail menu.

May
18
Sat
Benbrook TX – “Ten in Texas” Movie @ TCU Music Center
May 18 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

This is a special screening of the “Ten in Texas” movie which benefits the National Cowgirl Museum.

For additional information and to purchase tickets, visit http:/

See you there!

May
19
Sun
Early, Texas Benefit Barrel Race @ TA Head Arena
May 19 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Early, Texas.  Benefit Barrel  Race

 

5D format with a 1/2 splits

$50. entry fee

50% Payout

8am till 11am  Exhibition Starts, cost

Cowboy Casanova Race

immediately following 5D Race

$25. Entry Fee

Ride and Show off the Barrel Racers how it’s done !

9am till 2pm Silent Auction

10am Church Service

10:30 am 5D Race Starts

 

noon     break for lunch

Info for Silent Auction

Jennifer Darnell  325-451-4142

Candace Stauch  972-998-1515

 

May
25
Sat
Gainesville, TX Hickory Creek Trail Work Day @ Hickory Creek WMA (4 Corners)
May 25 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Trail maintenance at Hickory Creek. Bring some loppers, something to drink and a snack and be ready to ride out at about 9 am to clear up some trails. Hickory Creek is a FUN place to ride and made even better, now that we have some marked trails. You’ll need an OK Conservation pass to ride there.

Jun
1
Sat
Belton SC is Joining BCHSC at Parsons Mountain Ride from Fell Hunt Camp @ Fell Hunt Camp
Jun 1 all-day

Join us for a fundraiser trail ride with our partners BCHSC. We’ll ride from Fell hunt camp to Parsons Mountain recreation area. Lunch will be served by the lake . Saxons food truck will serve lunch. Ride out at 10am. Proceeds are going to restore the hitching rails at the lake.

 

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!!

KINNEAR, WY Pop Tab Challenge
Jun 1 @ 5:37 pm – Aug 31 @ 6:37 pm

Pop Tab Challenge- Save your pop tabs, soup can tabs, pet food can tabs, etc! We will have a weigh-in at the end to see who collected the most! The tabs will go to the Ronald McDonald House in Salt Lake City.

Jun
15
Sat
Rock Springs WY Rods and Rails Car Show @ North Front Street
Jun 15 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Free to the Public. The Annual Rods & Rails Car Show welcomes car enthusiasts from Wyoming, Utah, Idaho, Colorado, and more! Food trucks, face painting, raffle baskets and great music. Fundraiser for the Girls and Boys Club of Sweetwater County.

Jul
2
Tue
Benbrook, TX Movie Night @ Clear fork 8
Jul 2 @ 6:15 pm – 8:15 pm

Come and join us for the new Kevin Costner movie HORIZON.  Should be really good!

Jul
18
Thu
Franklin, NC – Nantahala Natl Forest 40SC & Camp – MCHA trail maintenance work days and camping @ Nantahala Forest
Jul 18 @ 10:30 am – Jul 21 @ 6:30 pm

40Sc and MCHA team up to perform trail maintenance. Bush hogging, weed eating, tree removal, and litter pick up. There will be side by sides to carry all the coolers, chainsaws, gas, and hand tools. Tractors and mowers will be up mowing on trails behind ground crewas removing tree obstackkles. We are planning to clear the entire loop of Big Indian, Blackwell, Hurricane Creek, trail up to Albert Mntn, Thomas Branch and the campground. We will be camping at Hurricane Creek Primitive Campground. Volunteers coming in with horses arrive at 10am each day. Bring gloves, drinks, and your lunch and snacks,

Camp ground is &6 per day, you will need all your own horse containment system and supplies, feed, hay, water etc..

Jul
30
Tue
Abilene, TX- Game Night @ Babe's Place in Potosi
Jul 30 @ 5:30 pm

Come on out for laughs and fun at Game Night hosted by Babe! Please bring a snack to share. Tea and water will be provided as well as a variety of games. Please reach out for the address. See y’all there!

Aug
4
Sun
KINNEAR, WY Pet Supply Drive @ Marillyn's House
Aug 4 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Swing over to Marillyn’s house- drop off your donation and have a margarita!

 

At our last meeting, we talked about doing a pet supply drive and/or donations for the surrounding animal non-profit organizations.  I will put a supply list of items below. If you prefer that your donation items go to a specific rescue, let me know. My plan was to collect items for Friends of Yola’s but I am open to donating things to other organizations.
If you would like to make a monetary donation via paypal, please take a screenshot or email me your receipt so that I can add you to the roster. I have put together a list of non-profit rescues with their Paypal info. I would like to collect items by May 5th.
Paypal:
**Yola’s- Yola and Boogy Fund on paypal
**Pet Partners (feral cat program in Carbon County)- Pet Partners of Carbon County on paypal
**Wyoming Mustang Association- Wyoming Mustang Association on Paypal
**Lander Pet Connection- Lander Pet Connection on paypal
**PAWS- Paws 4 Life Animal League on paypal
Supply List:
Dog food
Puppy food
Crates/kennels preferably the plastic kind in medium, large, or XL
Bleach
Collars and leashes- medium or large
Puppy pads
2 gallon flat back buckets (for dog water in outdoor kennels)
Dog treats
Marrow bones (Filled) made in USA
Stainless steel bowls
Aug
17
Sat
Midlothian TX: Attending Horseman’s Market Day @ Brazos Valley Expo
Aug 17 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Horseman’s Market Day

Need tack? Need riding clothes?  Want to go and let the sale tell you what you need?  It is probably there…and then some.

If you are interested in being a vender – check the website for info.

Aug
27
Tue
Abilene, TX- Game Night @ Susan James’ Place
Aug 27 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Our beautiful Cowgirl, Susan, is hosting Game/Movie Night! Join us for fun, laughter and memories. Please bring a snack to share. See y’all there!

Please reach out for the address.

Aug
31
Sat
Spanaway WA Roy Rodeo Parking @ Roy Rodeo Grounds
Aug 31 @ 9:00 am – Sep 1 @ 2:00 pm

Our chapter is helping with Rodeo parking on Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September 1st.
This is a fundraiser for our chapter!
We need a minimum of 6 people each day (on horse or on foot). This is a rain or shine commitment. If you commit to helping, please follow through.
You need to be ready to go by 9 AM each day. The rodeo gates open at noon and the show starts at 1:30 both days.
Each participant will receive a ticket for entry to the rodeo and a ticket for lunch.
Please wear a 40SC shirt if you can. If you don’t have a 40SC shirt, a pink shirt will be fine.
We are also inviting our neighboring chapters to help.
Let’s go have some cowgirl fun and get those cars parked!

Benbrook TX – Movie Matinee @ Cinemark Ridgmar Rave
Aug 31 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Come join us as we see the film version of the Fort Worth Little League team! Tickets available online at Fandango.

Sep
14
Sat
Forsyth GA Mingo Trails Fall WorkDay Sep 14th @ Mingo Trails
Sep 14 all-day

If  you get a chance, please try to go and help tend to the trails at Mingo whether you are a member or not.  Seems we all go here so often – we should definitely be there to help! Thanks in advance! 

 

Farmersville TX @ Atwoods “Hot Dog Fundraiser” @ Atwoods Ranch & Home
Sep 14 @ 9:00 am – 2:30 pm

Cowgirls will be serving up Hot Dogs and Drinks to the Atwoods patrons during the morning and through lunch!

Midlothian, TX: Renaissance at the Ranch @ Paws for Reflection Ranch
Sep 14 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Charity event/horse show to benefit Paws for Reflection Ranch! Music, venders, faire food, and PFRR riders showing their horses

Sep
21
Sat
Newberg, OR 4th Annual Prize Ride @ Willamette Mission State Park
Sep 21 @ 8:30 am – 3:30 pm

Come join the Newberg Cowgirls for their 4th Annual Prize Ride Saturday September 21, 2024.  There will be over a $1,000.00 in prizes – grand prize, tack, home decor and more!!!

TICKETS:

$20.00 Ride comes with 1 Ticket

$5.00 per ticket or $20.00 for 5

 

SCHEDULE:

8:30am Registration Opens

9:00am First Rider Out

11:30am Lunch and Drinks will be available for purchase $5.00

1:30pm Raffle/Prize Drawing

 

OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Bring a chair

Each vehicle must pay their own $5.00 park fee

Please clean up after your horse in the parking area

Winner MUST be present to receive prize

NO alcohol, stallions, riderless horses or dogs

ALL riders under the age of 18 MUST wear a helmet

Sep
23
Mon
Salem, OR Dinner and Movie Night @ Ixtapa Restaurant
Sep 23 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Get together with your cowgirl friends for a night of Mexican Food at Ixtapa Restaurant in Stayton and then go enjoy a fun movie!

Sep
27
Fri
Forsyth GA New Beginnings in Christ Benefit Ride at Mingo Trails Sep 27-29 @ Mingo Trails
Sep 27 – Sep 29 all-day

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Kings Mountain, NC Theater/Play
Sep 27 @ 9:08 pm – 10:08 pm

Let’s go to the play! Liberty Mountain, the Revolutionary Drama at the Joy Theater in Kings Mountain. Dinner before the play to meet up would be great!!

Sep
28
Sat
Forsyth GA St Jude Ride on Sep 28th – Dry Creek Trails – Hosted by Gordon County Saddle Club @ Dry Creek Trails
Sep 28 @ 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

Gordon County Saddle Club is once again hosting a St Jude’s Ride for Children.  Event will run from 9:00 – 3:30.  More details to come….Save the date! September 28th!

 

Kings Mountain, NC Tack Sale @ Donna and Tim Frye’s Farm
Sep 28 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Time to clean out those tack rooms, bring out those crafts you make or any side business you have to sell your goods.

Outdoor event, so dress accordingly. No fee to set up.

Rock Springs WY Heroes and Heels @ Bunning Freight Station
Sep 28 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

The YWCA Victims Advocacy Center is hosting their 1st Annual Heroes and Heels event in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness month. The event will take place on September 28th at Bunning Hall Freight Station from 6pm-10pm and will feature local heroes.

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Benbrook TX – Attending 7th Annual Fall Gala @ SPJST
Sep 28 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Join us as we support Runnin’ Free Ranch at their Fall Gala! Live and silent auction, games, music and food. Your $40 per person ticket includes dinner and two complimentary drinks (beer or wine). For more information, contact Amy Dojahn at 214-399-4270