Calendar

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Jan
1
Mon
Salem, OR Tootie’s New Years Day Ride @ Tootie's House
Jan 1 @ 11:30 am – 2:00 pm
Tootie’s New Years Day Ride – Jan 1st saddle up at 11:30 AM. Rain or shine. Lunch at 1:00 PM
Tootie will provide Hot soup and Hot Chocolate, with a twist.
Please R.S.V.P, if your riding or coming to lunch.
Let’s start the New Year out right!
Feb
16
Fri
Abilene, TX Rafter L-Trail ride @ Rafter L
Feb 16 @ 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm

We have been invited to ride at the Rafter L ranch.
Beautiful scenery and an obstacle course available too.

Feb
17
Sat
Abilene, TX De-Spooking Clinic (by Rustic Farm) @ Rockin W Ranch
Feb 17 @ 8:00 am – Feb 18 @ 5:00 pm

Clinic limited to 15 participants. Currently they have a waiting list. The instructors are from Rustic Farm.

Feb
18
Sun
Salem, OR Damsel in Defense Party @ Queen Ambers House
Feb 18 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm

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!

Feb
19
Mon
Salem, OR Attending Pressure Cooking Class @ Willamette Heritage Center
Feb 19 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
If you often can’t do weekday classes and have President’s Day off – it’s the perfect time to get a class in for you!
So join the OSU Extension Master Food Preservers – For hands-on workshops on processing low acid foods.
Feb
22
Thu
Salem, OR Attending Build A Better Horse Clinic @ Salem Saddle Club
Feb 22 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
April 27th: Build a Better Horse evaluation and goal setting
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
Cost:$70 participants, Audit $40
ONLY 10 Participants per class
Registration Link –https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSfxKqE52Cs…/viewform…
Questions? Lynn Lanham 503-302-3086
Feb
25
Sun
Abilene, TX- Abilene Lake Trail Ride @ Abilene State Park
Feb 25 @ 2:00 pm

Join our Marvelous Mavericks riding the trails around the lake at Abilene State Park.
Check in at the office to show proof of negative coggins, and pay the $5/person park entrance fee.
Make a U-turn around the office and go back out to the highway. Go Left for 1 mile. Lake entrance is on the right. We park near the swimming area or in the first boat ramp parking lot.
The trail is a 2 hour ride. Bathrooms are close to parking. Yes, there are areas where you can water your horse.
Melisa is leading the way!

Mar
18
Mon
Salem, OR Attending Pressure Cooking Class @ Willamette Heritage Center
Mar 18 @ 3:30 pm – 7:30 pm
If you often can’t do weekday classes and have President’s Day off – it’s the perfect time to get a class in for you!
So join the OSU Extension Master Food Preservers – For hands-on workshops on processing low acid foods.
Mar
23
Sat
Abilene, Tx- State Park Trail Ride @ Abilene State Park Lake
Mar 23 @ 10:00 am

Join us at Abilene State Park for our monthly trail ride. Be sure to check in, show coggins, and pay your fee to the park station before heading to the lake. Lake entrance is left 1 mile up the highway on the right side. We park near the swimming/picnic area. See y’all there!

Apr
11
Thu
Salem, OR Attending Willamette Mission State Park Ride @ Willamette Mission State Park
Apr 11 @ 7:39 pm – 8:39 pm

Come enjoy a fun trail ride with us.

Apr
12
Fri
Abilene, TX trail ride @ Rafter L @ Rafter L
Apr 12 @ 11:00 am – 2:30 pm

Joins us on a lovely trail ride w/Terrie @ Rafter L ranch. She will also have obstacle course available after trail ride.
Ranch Pizzeria is a great place for a late lunch in Coleman too. See you there!

Apr
14
Sun
Salem, OR Attending Sunday Brunch Train Excursion @ Santiam Excursion Trains
Apr 14 @ 9:30 am – 1:00 pm

ALL ABOARD!!

Let somebody else take care of the cooking with this 2.5 hour ride and delicious brunch buffet.

Ticket includes, brunch buffet, coffee, water, hot tea.

Adults = $62 / Seniors = $54

They have a bar car that houses a full bar to serve up craft beer, mimosas, bloody marys and so much more.

They will run this ride rain or shine, please come dressed for the weather.

Train leaves at 10 am – Plan to arrive no later than 9:30 AM!

If you are wanting to purchase tickets please go to: Upcoming Rides – Santiam Excursion Trains (santiamexcursions.com) and purchase for the date listed on this event.  When you get towards to end of checking out there will be an option to put in if you would like to be put with another group.  Please put 40 Something Cowgirls in that spot so we can all sit together.

If you have any questions or get confused when purchasing tickets please reach out to Angie Vachter, 503.510.2576 and she can help you purchase.

 

Abilene, TX- Trail Ride @ Kemper Ranch
Apr 14 @ 2:00 pm

Annalise has invited us to ride her family ranch! Kemper Ranch has some rocky areas and opportunity to play in the water. Can’t wait to see y’all on this beautiful spring time ride!
Please reach out for the address.

Apr
18
Thu
Salem, OR Attending Horse Show Preparation and Safety @ Cascadia Equine Veterinary Clinic & Rehabilitation Center
Apr 18 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Just in time for your show season! Please join for an educational seminar on Safety and Preparation for Horse Shows.

Chris Wickliffe, DVM, will explain the importance of being prepared and safe during your horse shows, and how to ensure a good experience for both rider and horse.

Look forward to learning:

  • Things you can do to ensure your horse will be protected against diseases
  • Precautions you can take to avoid injury to your horse with travel and exercise
  • A mental check list of all things you should be checking and preparing before travel
  • Much more!

This seminar is not limited to those in more competitive show rings! It offers valuable information to anyone who takes trip with their horses (trail riding, camping, OHSET, 4H)

** They are offering FREE admission to members of OHSET and 4H! **

Dinner will be provided, courtesy of Boehringer Ingelheim

Can’t wait to see you there!

May
11
Sat
Abilene, Tx- Attending Rustic Farm De-Spook Clinic @ Rockin Wild Ranch
May 11 – May 12 all-day

De-spook clinics coming in May!! Taught by mounted patrol instructors. Covered arena, limited to 15 participants. Just a few spots left. Text your email address to 254-979-7433 to receive your registration packet. Stalls and limited hookups available.

Info copied from Rockin Wild Ranch’s Facebook post. Please contact them directly at the number listed above for more info. Flyer available on Facebook.

 

May
25
Sat
Abilene, TX Advanced De-Spooking @ Rockin Wild ranch
May 25 @ 9:00 am – May 26 @ 1:00 pm

Please contact event personnel directly for details. Rockin  Wild Ranch has posted their flyer for the event. Cost is $270. This is the advanced clinic. The basic clinic is required before participating in the advanced clinic. Text your e-mail address to 254-979-7433 for your registration packet.https://www.facebook.com/share/p/Q6ZAR3je5wbQQ5FX/?

Jun
1
Sat
Abilene, TX- Attending Lake Abilene Guided Trail Ride @ Abilene State Park
Jun 1 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Abilene State Park is hosting a guided trail ride. Please consider this is not a free range 40 Something Cowgirls guided ride. Please know they plan to ride out at 9:00am so come early. Can’t wait to see y’all there!

*** From the flyer:

Join us for a guided trail ride around Lake Abilene as part of Abilene State Park’s 90th anniversary celebration!

This will be a 2-hour ride. You will need to bring your own horse and show your Coggins. We’ll meet and unload at the swimming area parking lot.

Park entrance is free for this event!

Jun
2
Sun
Salem, OR Attending Forest Grove Ranch Ride @ Forest Grove Ranch Ride
Jun 2 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
The annual 2023 FGRR Cherry Grove Prize Ride is on!
ITS FACEBOOK OFFICIAL!!!!
If you’ve been “all ears” waiting to hear news on the ride, they finally have it for you!
This year’s prize ride will be SUNDAY JUNE 2nd!!!
First rider out at 9, last rider out at NOON.
They will offer snacks and drinks for sale. They had a good year last year, but they’re still not ready to go full food mode.
Please come and join for a fun day of trail-riding and prize winning!!!!

Jun
17
Mon
Salem, OR Attending Perrydale Trails @ Perrydale Trails LLC
Jun 17 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Come ride the trails with us.

Jun
21
Fri
Salem, OR Attending Sip and Stroll @ Downtown Salem
Jun 21 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Experience a fun-filled evening sipping local samplings of Northwest wines, beer, spirits, and treats while strolling through boutique shops and other distinct venues in Downtown Salem.
Early Bird Tickets are $25 and include: 6 taste tickets and a complimentary keepsake tasting glass.
Early Bird Pricing for Drink Tickets: 8 tickets for $10 or $2 a piece
Group Pricing (Only 20 Available): $225 for 10 admission tickets plus receive an additional 10 drink tickets
Purchase tickets: Sip & Stroll – Garten
Enjoy tastings from:
503 Distilling
Andante Vineyard
Bethel Heights Vineyard
Björnson Vineyard
Brooks Wine
Buddha Kat Winery
Calapooia Brewing
Catman Cellars
Coelho Winery
Coria Estate Wines
Chateau Bianca Winery
Croft Vineyards
Cubanisimo Vineyard
Divine Distillers
Domaine 524 & Prophet Vineyard
Just Rum
La Chouette Vineyard
La Familia Cider House
LifeSource Natural Foods
Miller’s BBQ
One Hope Wines
Parra Wines
Pfriem Family Brewers
Shades of Brew Brewery
Sineann Winery
Vivacity Spirits
West Hills Vineyards
Willamette Valley Vineyards
Zenith Wine
Aug
9
Fri
Salem, OR Attending Liberty & Bridleless Riding Clinic @ Wallace Ranch
Aug 9 @ 9:00 am – Aug 10 @ 5:00 pm

Come enjoy an Amazing Clinic with Patrick Sullivan of Gamilah Unbridled & Modern-Day Horsemanship

Each day, participants will receive 2 one on one sessions with their horse.  Due to the individualized teaching, they welcome participants of all skill levels.  Their niche is liberty and bridleless riding, but participants are welcome to use their sessions as they’d like.

This clinic will end with liberty games Sunday Afternoon!

Cost: Participants $675 for 3 days, Auditors $35 per day.

To sign up email [email protected]

To rent overnight stalls, paddocks, dry or electrical hookup camping please contact Marla Batchelor 503-502-9297

Jan
1
Wed
Abilene, TX- New Years Trail Ride @ Kemper Ranch
Jan 1 @ 1:00 pm

Join us as we celebrate the new 2025 year on the trail!

We are heading out to beautiful Kemper Ranch for a day of trails and fun!
Details available as we get closer to this event.