Calendar

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Jan
5
Fri
Wylie, TX – participating in Ranch Horse Sports of Northeast Texas @ Longhorn Arena
Jan 5 – Jan 7 all-day

NORTHEAST TEXAS RANCH HORSE ASSOCIATION!

Coming to an arena near you!  There are categories for all levels of riders! Come out and try your hand at sorting.

**location subject to change**

Contact Belle Grider for more information (call 972-746-7159)

Jan
12
Fri
Wylie, TX – participating Ranch Sorting of America (RSOA) @ Elite Western Arena
Jan 12 – Jan 14 all-day

RANCH SORTING OF AMERICA!

Come out and sort with us! ALL LEVELS of rider are welcome!  $37 per ride.

see website for more details.  www.RANCHSORTINGOFAMERICA.COM or call: 281-785-1709

**location and dates are subject to change**

Jan
13
Sat
Spanaway, WA: Attending Flying M 2 Man Cattle Sorting (January) @ Flying M Stables
Jan 13 all-day
Green River, Wyoming – Attending Sweetwater Ranch Sort Club Jackpot #1 @ Sweetwater County Events Complex - Indoor Arenax
Jan 13 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Classes as follows:

Open Class$35 per run – Pick 1, draw 1 – Enter 3 times or draw 6

#4 Class – $30 per run – Pick 1, draw 1 – Enter 3 times or draw 6

Ranch Hand – $25 per run

1 on 5 – $45 – 1 run

Total Sort – $75 – if time allows

All Classes 65% Payback

Youth 12 & under – $15 100% Payback 3 Ride limit

All entries must be paid in cash NO CHECKS

 Membership Fees: 

*Family (within household): $150

*Single: $100

Jackpot entries: 8:30am – 9:30am

Jackpot starts @10am

Wylie, TX Cowgirl Luncheon @ Mi Cocina
Jan 13 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

After the parade we will meet up for lunch at Mi Cocina before heading back home. Lots of room for parking trailers.  Please let us know if you are going to join us so that we can give them a headcount ahead of time.  Deadline to RSVP is Wednesday , January 10.

Jan
14
Sun
Spanaway, WA: Attending Flying M Intro to Cattle (January) @ Flying M Stables
Jan 14 all-day
Jan
19
Fri
Wylie, TX – **cancelled** participating New Year’s Sort @ Elite Western Arena
Jan 19 – Jan 21 all-day

**event has been cancelled due to weather**

 

NEW YEAR’S SORTING!

Come out and start the New Year off right with some Ranch Sorting! All levels of riders are welcome. NO DRESS CODE!

see website for more details.  www.JBRanch.info

**location and dates are subject to change**

Jan
20
Sat
Kings Mountain, NC Lunch @ Sweet Caroline’s Restaurant
Jan 20 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Meeting for lunch instead of riding due to the cold front bringing us a high of 33!!!!

Meet at Sweet Caroline’s at Noon!!

See you there!

Jan
27
Sat
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!!

Mountain View, WY – Flying V Sorting @ Virgil indoor arena
Jan 27 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Ranch sorting – spectators free to come join and cheer on the riders!

$35 practice, $35 jackpot, $25 1 on 5 Fees

office opens at 9 practice starts at 10a. great place for beginners and non futurity horses

Wylie, TX Cowgirl Luncheon @ The Forge
Jan 27 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Come meet us at The Forge for lunch following our shopping trip at 4T.

Graham TX Cowgirl Lunch @ Railhead Smokehouse
Jan 27 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us for lunch after the FWSSR grand entry! Meeting time is approximately 1:00 or as soon as we can get there after the grand entry.  All are welcome!

Jan
28
Sun
Green River, Wyoming – Lunch/Meeting Gathering @ China Garden
Jan 28 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Let’s get 2024 off to a start.  This will be a lunch/meeting gathering.  Discussion will be but not limited to:  upcoming events, chapter slush fund, HQ updates, and much more.  Please bring suggestions, ideas, and information for future events.  You don’t want to miss this one as there are some surprises in store too!

Jan
29
Mon
Greenville, TX – Bar Double G Ranch Sorting Practice @ Longhorn Arena and Event Center
Jan 29 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Dry ground…..in a HEATED arena…..with cattle!!! Come join us for some fun Ranch Sorting Practice fun!!  Text your pre-entries so that we know we have enough coming to cover the cost! See y’all in the pen!!

Feb
2
Fri
Wylie, TX – participating in Ranch Horse Sports of Northeast Texas @ Longhorn Arena
Feb 2 – Feb 4 all-day

NORTHEAST TEXAS RANCH HORSE ASSOCIATION!

Coming to an arena near you!  There are categories for all levels of riders! Come out and try your hand at sorting.

**location subject to change**

Contact Belle Grider for more information (call 972-746-7159)

Feb
10
Sat
Green River, Wyoming – Attending Sweetwater Ranch Sort Club Jackpot #2 @ Sweetwater County Events Complex - Indoor Arenax
Feb 10 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Classes as follows:

Open Class$35 per run – Pick 1, draw 1 – Enter 3 times or draw 6

#4 Class – $30 per run – Pick 1, draw 1 – Enter 3 times or draw 6

Ranch Hand – $25 per run

1 on 5 – $45 – 1 run

Total Sort – $75 – if time allows

All Classes 65% Payback

Youth 12 & under – $15 100% Payback 3 Ride limit

All entries must be paid in cash NO CHECKS

 Membership Fees: 

*Family (within household): $150

*Single: $100

Jackpot entries: 8:30am – 9:30am

Jackpot starts @10am

Wylie, TX – attending Ranch sorting practice @ Top Rail Cowboy Church
Feb 10 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Come out and practice some ranch sorting!

Top Rail Cowboy Church is hosting ranch sorting practice for all ages and skill levels.

  • Adults – $30
  • Youth – $15

Call or text 214-208-0251 for more information.

Feb
12
Mon
Wylie, TX – participating in Ranch Sorting practice @ Longhorn Arena & Event Center
Feb 12 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Come join us for a fun filled evening of ranch sorting practice ($50/person) OR open arena ride ($30/person).  Dry AND heated arena is a plus in this crazy Texas weather! Saddle up and come ride with us!

**for more information call Belle Grider (972-746-7159)**

Feb
16
Fri
Wylie, TX – participating Ranch Sorting of America (RSOA) @ Elite Western Arena
Feb 16 – Feb 18 all-day

RANCH SORTING OF AMERICA!

Come out and sort with us! ALL LEVELS of rider are welcome!  $37 per ride.

see website for more details.  www.RANCHSORTINGOFAMERICA.COM or call: 281-785-1709

**location and dates are subject to change**

Greenville, TX – Cow Tracking & Flag Work @ Top Rail Cowboy Church @ Top Rail Cowboy Church
Feb 16 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Come join us for some fun ranch sorting practice.  Family friendly ministry set up for beginners to come learn the game of sorting! We’ll see you there!

Feb
17
Sat
Spanaway, WA: Attending Flying M 2 Man Cattle Sorting (February) @ Flying M Stables
Feb 17 all-day
Troup, TX: Sorting for Christ @ Cross Brand Arena
Feb 17 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Come join us at Cross brand Arena in Tyler for a sorting series! Books open at 9am, starts at 10am. 6o second clock, points awarded in every class. Check out Cross brand Arena on Facebook for more details. Button up/collared shirts required. Cowboy hat optional.

Feb
18
Sun
Spanaway, WA: Attending Flying M Intro to Cattle (February) @ Flying M Stables
Feb 18 all-day
Feb
20
Tue
Wylie, TX – cattle tracking and flag work @ Top Rail Cowboy Church
Feb 20 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Come out and practice some ranch sorting!

Top Rail Cowboy Church is hosting ranch sorting practice for all ages and skill levels.

  • Adults – $30
  • Youth – $15

Call or text 214-208-0251 for more information.

Feb
22
Thu
Midland, TX-Monthly Lunch With the Girls @ Murray's Restaurant and Deli
Feb 22 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Some days we just need a Cowgirl break in the middle of the week!  Let’s get together for a quick lunch a few laughs.

Feb
24
Sat
Mountain View, WY – Flying V sorting @ Virgil indoor arena
Feb 24 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Ranch sorting – spectators free to come join and cheer on the riders!

$35 practice, $35 jackpot, $25 1 on 5 Fees

office opens at 9 practice starts at 10a. great place for beginners and non futurity horses

Benbrook, TX Bar & Grill @ Hammonds BBQ
Feb 24 @ 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Come and join us for some good ole Southern BBQ at Hammonds BBQ after our ride at SIX-O Ranch.  Best Onion Rings this side of the Mississippi!

Feb
25
Sun
Wylie, TX – 3 man 3 gate @ Top Rail @ Top Rail Cowboy Church
Feb 25 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Come out and practice some ranch sorting!

Top Rail Cowboy Church is hosting ranch sorting practice for all ages and skill levels.

  • Adults – $30
  • Youth – $15

Call or text 214-208-0251 for more information.

Feb
26
Mon
Greenville, TX – Ranch Sorting Practice @ Longhorn Arena and Event Center
Feb 26 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Ranch Sorting Pracitce in the HEAT! Come ride and practice with us.  We have coaches available if you are just starting!! Come see us!! See y’all in the pen!

Feb
28
Wed
Benbrook, TX Lunch Loco Coyote @ Loco Coyote
Feb 28 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Lunch after our ride at High Hope.  We will be at Loco Coyote for Bar and Grill.  Come and join us!

Mar
1
Fri
Wylie, TX – participating in Ranch Horse Sports of Northeast Texas @ Longhorn Arena
Mar 1 – Mar 3 all-day

NORTHEAST TEXAS RANCH HORSE ASSOCIATION!

Coming to an arena near you!  There are categories for all levels of riders! Come out and try your hand at sorting.

**location subject to change**

Contact Belle Grider for more information (call 972-746-7159)

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
5
Tue
Greenville, TX – Ranch Sorting Practice @ Top Rail Cowboy Church @ Top Rail Cowboy Church
Mar 5 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Come join us for some fun ranch sorting practice. Family friendly ministry set up for beginners to come learn the game of sorting.  We’ll see you there!

Mar
9
Sat
Spanaway, WA: Attending Flying M 2 Man Cattle Sorting (March) @ Flying M Stables
Mar 9 all-day
Mar
10
Sun
Spanaway, WA: Attending Flying M Intro to Cattle (March) @ Flying M Stables
Mar 10 all-day
Mar
12
Tue
Wylie, TX – Ranch sorting practice @ Top Rail Cowboy Church
Mar 12 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Come out and practice some ranch sorting!

Top Rail Cowboy Church is hosting ranch sorting practice for all ages and skill levels.

  • Adults – $30
  • Youth – FREE FOR SPRING BREAK!

Call or text 214-208-0251 for more information.

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!!

 

Green River, Wyoming – Attending Sweetwater Ranch Sort Club Jackpot #3 @ Sweetwater County Events Complex - Indoor Arenax
Mar 16 @ 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Classes as follows:

Open Class$35 per run – Pick 1, draw 1 – Enter 3 times or draw 6

#4 Class – $30 per run – Pick 1, draw 1 – Enter 3 times or draw 6

Ranch Hand – $25 per run

1 on 5 – $45 – 1 run

Total Sort – $75 – if time allows

All Classes 65% Payback

Youth 12 & under – $15 100% Payback 3 Ride limit

All entries must be paid in cash NO CHECKS

 Membership Fees: 

*Family (within household): $150

*Single: $100

Jackpot entries: 8:30am – 9:30am

Jackpot starts @10am

Benbrook, TX BBQ Lunch @ Cooper Barbeque
Mar 16 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Come one come all and get your BBQ on and bring the hubbies, the kiddos and the grands for Coopers BBQ before the big parade!

Ball Ground Ga. Monthly Round Up Meet and Greet @ Sidelines Grill Riverstone
Mar 16 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Connect with fellow cowgirls in and around the Ballground, Ga area to hear about upcoming events and rides

Mar
20
Wed
Benbrook, TX Shopping & Lunch @ Stone's Throw Farm
Mar 20 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us for lunch and shopping in support of this family owned, unique, organic market less than a mile from the trail head.  Lots of home made breads, organic meats, veggies and canned goods.

Mar
23
Sat
Mountain View, WY – Flying V sorting @ Virgil indoor areana
Mar 23 @ 9:00 am – 4:45 pm

Ranch sorting – spectators free to come join and cheer on the riders!

$35 practice, $35 jackpot, $25 1 on 5 Fees

office opens at 9 practice starts at 10a. great place for beginners and non futurity horses

Salem, OR Attending Breakfast at Camille’s @ Camille's Bistro
Mar 23 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Come have Breakfast before wandering around the Expo.

Mar
25
Mon
Greenville, TX – Ranch Sorting Practice – Longhorn Arena @ Longhorn Arena and Event Center
Mar 25 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Come join us for some fun Ranch Sorting Practice! 2 Pens and we run from 6-10 p.m. Beginner and family friendly! Never tried it? No worries, let us show you the ropes!

Greenville, TX – Ranch Sorting Practice – Longhorn Arena @ Longhorn Arena and Event Center
Mar 25 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Come join us for some fun Ranch Sorting Practice! 2 Pens and we run from 6-10 p.m. Beginner and family friendly! Never tried it? No worries, let us show you the ropes!

Mar
27
Wed
Benbrook, TX Shuffleboard & BurgersLOCATION CHANGE @ Woody's Bar & Grill
Mar 27 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Shuffleboard and Burgers at Woody’s after the ride. LOCATION CHANGE

Mar
28
Thu
STEPHENVILLE TX – Team penning / sorting practice @ Val Tamme Ranch = Stephenville Tx
Mar 28 @ 3:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Team sorting practice / team penning practice and lessons.  no number of horses or time. Covered arena.

Mar
29
Fri
Abilene, TX Lunch @ Hickory Street @ Hickory Street Cafe
Mar 29 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Let’s connect on Good Friday! Have some lunch in a beautifully restored Victorian house. Another opportunity for cowgirl fellowship. See you there!

Abilene, Tx- Lets Do Lunch @ Hickory Street Cafe
Mar 29 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Join us out to lunch in one of Abilene’s cutest restaurants, Hickory Street Cafe. Let’s catch up and enjoy a good meal with each other. See y’all there!