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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.
Wavra’s Indoor Winter Market runs every Saturday through March 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the farm, 7882 Jordan St. S.E. It’s off Highway 22 just southeast of Salem.
Come celebrate our End of a Fun Year and the start to a new year!
White Elephant Gift $40 and Up Range.
Socks Exchange. Bring one pair of socks wrapped in a paper bag to exchange.
We will meet at Cowgirl Tam’s house. Bring all of your event ideas.
If this sounds like tons of fun, believe me… IT IS!
They run sponsor flags, grand entry, push cows, opening ceremony at gaming events, parades, and so much more!
Come on out and meet them with or without your horse! You’ll see for yourself how incredibly fun 2024 can be for you & your horse, with great drama free, like-minded cowgirls!
Follow their page for all upcoming events! You’ll surely be glad you did!
Tickets for Boots & Bounty: Barn Dance & BBQ Benefit are officially ON SALE NOW at https://bootsandbounty.ticketspice.com/boots-bounty-barn…
A limited number of VIP PRIVATE TABLES are also available, only 5 are available, grab yours today and invite the whole gang!
Included in your $28 per person ticket is a delicous BBQ dinner will be cooked on site by McKillip’s Catering Inc.
while Outlaw ‘Shine get’s your toes tappin’
Dancer’s encouraged and wallflowers welcome!
A silent auction with some amazing donations to bid on will close at 8 pm.
All in support of an amazing cause, Oregon Agricultural Trust
We can’t wait to see you there!
Come by and do some shopping, visiting, and retail therapy with Gypsy Jewel. Snacks and Drinks will be provided.
Come and Enjoy a trail ride (weather permitting) on a great stretch of land!!
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.
Cowgirl Judi is hosting a game night in their game room. Bring your favorite games and family to enjoy a night of fun!! Food and drinks will be provided.
Movement Matters! Live cooking demo and preview of Walk With Ease
Walk With Ease is a FREE program provided by OSU Extension that can:
- Build confidence in being physically active
- Get you moving no matter your mobility or fitness level
- Reduce pain and improve overall health
Join us to learn more about why movement matters – and enjoy a live healthy cooking demonstration!
This free virtual event is a partnership with Oregon State University Extension, Comagine Health, CINO, Oregon Wellness Network, and Food Hero
Come and dance the night away to some good ole traditional country music!! It is 5.00 at the door to get in.
Skijoring at Buck springs arena Saratoga Wyoming
Let’s get Together and Have Some Fun!
Social Hour at 1 PM.
Potluck and Meeting starts at 1:30 PM.
Bring Your Ideas of Some Fun Events!
Come and join us for our monthly meeting. Bring all of your great ideas for new events.
Come and make some cute Valentine Crafts to give to our nursing home residents.
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).
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 .
Let’s get Together and Have Some Fun!
Potluck and Awards starts at 1:00 PM.
Come and Cheer on your favorite team for the Super Bowl game!! Bring your favorite snacks and drinks.
We will be delivering Valentine Goodie Bags for the residents of the Big Spring Skilled Care Facility.
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 Spend a Day learning all the Self Defense Tools for us Women!
Princess Tootie will be bringing snacks. Please be sure to RSVP to Tootie for headcount for food!
Come and join us for lunch at Mary’s Café !!!
We will meet at Moss Lake and ride out at 10:00 (weather permitting).
Come learn all about things Melaleuca!
May 25th: Preflight Checks
June 22nd: Forehand and Haunch Turns
July 27th: Speed Control at Walk and Trot
August 24th: Stops
September 28th: Backing
October 26th: Side Passing and Leg Yielding
November 23rd: Arena Obstacles
December 28th: Fundamentals 1&2
‘24 January 25th: Fundamentals 3&4
‘24 February 22nd: Fundamentals 5&6
‘24 March 28th Soft Feel and Collection
ONLY 10 Participants per class
Registration Link –https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSfxKqE52Cs…/viewform…
Bring your favorite soup and come enjoy a time of fellowship and learning. We are going to watch horse training video’s by Clinton Anderson and discuss what we have learned.
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.
Come out and do some shopping with great hometown vendors. There will be lots of homemade arts and craft items and other small business vendors. FREE ADMISSION 🙂
Come and join us for our monthly meeting. Bring event ideas!!!
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.
Spring Break Girls trip to Prude Ranch for some outdoor adventures.
We will be Trail Riding at Prude Ranch.
Join the GA crew & Laura from Fig Jewelry, find a wide array of beautiful bracelets made from high-quality materials…made for forever wear.
Sterling silver and gold-filled options available. Enjoy sweet treats and drinks from their new coffee bar!
We will have Dinner at Kbobs Steakhouse in Ft. Stockton.
We will be Trail Riding at Big Bend National Park.
We will have dinner at Jetts in Marfa, Tx.
We will be in Marfa Texas watching the Marfa Lights.
We will be watching and discussing Training Video’s by Clinton Anderson and sharing our favorite snacks. We will meet at Halie’s and watch the video’s in her theater room.
Let’s get Together and Have Some Fun!
Social Hour at 6 PM.
Potluck and Meeting starts at 6:30 PM.
Bring Your Ideas of Some Fun Events!