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Jan
1
Mon
Greenville, TX – Bar Double G Ranch Sorting Practice @ Longhorn Arena and Event Center
Jan 1 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Start 2024 off right…..IN THE SADDLE!!  Come join us for a fun New Years Day evening of Open Arena Riding ($30/Person) and Ranch Sorting Practice ($50/Person).  Dry ground and HEATED arena is ALWAYS a plus!  See y’all in the saddle!

Jan
8
Mon
Greenville, TX – Meet and Greet @ Molina's Mexican Cuisine
Jan 8 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Come join us for a fun night of dinner and conversation with our current and future local Greenville, TX Chapter members!

Jan
18
Thu
Columbia Basin, WA – January Monthly Chaper Roundup @ Sterlings
Jan 18 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
40SC January Round Up
Time: 05:30pm for social / 6:30 – 7:30 to go over the agenda
Jan
20
Sat
Columbia, Basin WA – Equine Health and Emergency First Aid @ Pasco
Jan 20 all-day

Equine Health & Emergency First Aid

Our most comprehensive, and popular, course! Join us for a one day course covering: what your vet needs to know, conditioning a horse to accept treatment, taking vital signs, dealing with lacerations, punctures, colic, choke, collapse, casting, shock, hoof issues, recognizing pain in the horse and pain source identification, injury prevention and so much more! All attendees receive a certificate of completion and first aid manual.

$159.00

Prerequisite for “Advanced Emergency First Aid”. If you take both courses in combination, the discounted package price is $295 for both courses.

 

Website: https://www.steepridgetrails.com/courses-offered/courses-and-schedule/

Register: Register for a Course (jotform.com)

Jan
21
Sun
Columbia Basin, WA – Advanced Equine First Aid @ Pasco
Jan 21 all-day

Advanced Emergency First Aid/ Wilderness Edition or Indoor  Edition

Join us for a one day advanced equine emergency first aid course and learn what to do in the most extreme situations! Covering everything from lacerations to poison, burns to bites, fractures to sucking chest wounds, this course prepares the student to handle the most serious injuries while waiting for the vet. We will also cover horse assessment, conformation, and conditioning for activities.  $159.00

If you take this course in combination with “Equine Health & Emergency First Aid” , the discounted package price is $295 for both courses.

Location: Pasco
Date/Times:  January 21st, 2024 (9am-5pm)

Class: Advanced Equine First Aid
Price: $159 (if paired with another full day class on my schedule a package rate of $295 is applied)

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
5
Mon
Greenville, TX – Monthly Roundup Meeting @ Top Rail Cowboy Church
Feb 5 @ 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

It’s time for our Greenville Chapter Monthly Roundup Meeting Cowgirls!  Come join us for some Pizza & Salad, with a side of fellowship, education and super fun event planning!  We’ll see y’all there! 🙂

Feb
9
Fri
Greenville, TX – **CANCELED** Weekend of Horse & Cow Play @ Kaufman County Cowboy Church
Feb 9 @ 6:00 pm – Feb 10 @ 7:00 pm

Friday – Sorting starts at 7:30 pm

Stay warm by the campfire sipping hot chocolate & campfire coffee

Saturday – 4 Man 4 Gate Penning starts at 10:00 am

Concession serving soft tacos

Feb
12
Mon
Greenville, TX – Open Arena Riding @ Top Rail Cowboy Church @ Top Rail Cowboy Church
Feb 12 @ 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Greenville, TX – Open Arena & Flag/Cow Work @ Longhorn Arena and Event Center
Feb 12 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Need to get that pony out to stretch those legs?  Come ride in some dry ground in a nice HEATED arena! We have open arena riding, flag work and cattle available to work on along with some coaching! Come see us! See y’all in the pen!

Feb
15
Thu
Columbia Basin, WA Roundup Meeting @ Sterling’s Restaurant- Queensgate
Feb 15 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Howdy!

Join us for our February round up meeting.

social hour begins at 5:30 with meeting starting by 6:30.

We are always looking for new members to join. Come check us out. We would love to have you. 🤠

Columbia Basin, WA – February Monthly Chaper Roundup @ Sterlings
Feb 15 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
40SC February Round Up
Time: 05:30pm for social / 6:30 – 7:30 to go over the agenda
Feb
16
Fri
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
Columbia Basin, WA – 2023 Christmas Party @ Debra Peals House
Feb 17 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Please join us for our Annual Christmas party that got moved to January

 

Date: Jan 13th

Time: 4 pm

Location: Debra Peale’s Place

Food:  Potluck Style

RSVP: Debra by January 6th 2024

 

Please sign up for the dish you want to bring:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C49A8AF28A2F5C25-45988101-40sc

 

Bring a Dessert for the Silent Auction to help raise funds for our next Christmas Party

 

Feb
18
Sun
Franklin, NC – Rescheduled to 2/18/24, Volunteer at Hot Mess Horse rescue @ Hot Mess Horse Rescue, Franklin Nc
Feb 18 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Volunteer Services for Hot Mess Horse and Animal Rescue – Cowgirls have been asked to assist with fencing and animal care. We are meeting at the rescue on Old Murphy Road. All materials are on site for the fence repair, which is needed to separate the horses from the cows, goats, and alpacas. Laura Thornton has offered to pay and declined payment since earning and fundraising for horse rescues is very difficult. We are honored to show cowgirl generosity and compassion to the owner and these deserving animals. We welcome cowgirls and their families to donate time and services to this amazing rescue in the heart of our community

Contact via Facebook Messenger

Laura Lewis Thornton

Shawna Ray

Tammy Stingone

Feb
23
Fri
Greenville, TX – Tack & Taco Crawl
Feb 23 @ 7:30 am – 9:00 pm

What Cowgirl doesn’t LOVE a fun full day of Cowgirl Shopping with her Cowgirl Sisters with a little MEXICAN FOOD & MARGARITA break in the middle!!! RSVP to (972) 746-7159 and let us know you plan to join us!

Feb
24
Sat
Franklin, NC – Chattahoochee-Oconee Nat’l Forest, Trail Ride @ Cannon Rd, parking, Chattahoochee Nat'l Forest
Feb 24 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

Trail ride at the back side of Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, exploring new areas and trails. Lady Splipper and Lake Russell trails are nestled amongst the beautiful foothills of Northeast Georgia. Meeting at the end of the road of Cannon Rd, which is just past Frady Branch Equine main trail parking.

*******: Directions: HWY 441 South towards Toccoa, turn left and then next left onto 17/365/123, go down to right light of HWY 184./123, then left just past Highway patrol station onto Hwy 184 go past Frady Branch’s main parking area about a mile to 2 miles and then we will turn right onto Cannon Rd and follow it down to end.
Call or text Tammy for info, directions, or questions 828-215-1059

 

Columbia Basin, WA – Miss Rodeo WA Coronation
Feb 24 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Feb
25
Sun
Gainesville, TX Trail Ride @ Platter Flats @ Platter Flats Equestrian Camp
Feb 25 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Platter Flats on Lake Texoma is a BEAUTIFUL place to ride. The trails are fairly easy through the woods and along the lake. The footing is sandy. Pack a snack to stop midway at Rooster’s Roost with a gorgeous view overlooking the lake, with a picnic table and hitching posts.

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!

Mar
1
Fri
Franklin, NC – Clemson Rodeo March 1st & 2nd @ T.Ed Garrison Arena
Mar 1 @ 8:00 pm – Mar 2 @ 11:30 pm

March 1st & 2nd, 8pm

Buy tickets online, link attached

20 dollars a ticket

Send a pic of yourself at rodeo to Tammy Stingone, Queen of the Franklin Chapter, 828-215-1059

26th Annual Easy Bend IPRA Spring Championship Rodeo Presented by Allan Quinn & EASY BEND RODEO CO

Join us for a night of EXCITEMENT and FUN for the entire FAMILY

IPRA World Championship Livestock and Contestants compete for their chance to qualify for a spot at the International Finals Rodeo!!

Pro Rodeo Funnyman of the year nominee and National Finals Rodeo Barrelman – Rockin’ Robbie Hodges!!

Trick Rider /Trick Shooter- Sophie Duch!

Mar
2
Sat
Franklin, NC – Frady Branch – Trail Ride @ Frady Branch Trail Head, Chattahoochee National Forest
Mar 2 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Day trail ride at Frady Branch – Chattahoochee National Forest, Toccoa, Ga. – 14.5 miles of trails and four separate loops to explore. Meet at the trailhead parking area at 10 am. There is a

$ 5-a-day use fee which you can buy a yearly pass from USDA Forest Service. Bring lunch, snacks, and drinks.  See ya on the trail

Mar
4
Mon
Greenville, TX – Monthly Roundup Meeting @ Top Rail Cowboy Church
Mar 4 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm

It’s time for our Greenville Chapter Monthly Roundup Meeting Cowgirls! Come join us for some open arena riding, pot luck munchies served with a side of fellowship, education and super fun event planning! We’ll see y’all there!

Greenville, TX – Monthly Roundup Meeting @ Top Rail Cowboy Church
Mar 4 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Come join us for a fun filled night of fellowship and sisterhood with a special educational presentation by LCI Merritt Livestock Insurance regarding the ins and outs of equine insurance.  How it works, the pros, the costs, etc.

We will be having a pot luck dinner, so let us know what you will be bringing to share.  Let us know if you need an idea of what to bring.  See y’all there!!! 🙂

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
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
7
Thu
Franklin, NC – Standing Indian Trail Ride @ Cannon Rd, parking, Chattahoochee Nat'l Forest
Mar 7 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Meet at Hurricane Creek Parking Area at 10am, and we will ride out up Hurrican Creek or to Albert Mountain. Bring plenty of drinks, snacks, luft, and horsey treats.  Standing Indian National FOrest is off Hwy 64 Between Franklin and Hayesville. Contact Tammy for any questions

Mar
8
Fri
Greenville, TX – Obstacle Practice & Jackpot @ Top Rail Cowboy Church
Mar 8 @ 6:00 pm – Mar 9 @ 2:00 pm

Come join us for some really fun obstacle practice on Friday and then enter the fun jackpot on Saturday.  There will be divisions depending on number entered to spread the winnings to all levels of horses and riders! We’ll have an in-hand and a riding class!  Practice is from 6-10 Friday, come and go as you can.  It’ll be open group practice to work on whatever you need.  We will have approximately 20 obstacles to work on. Bring your babies, bring your seasoned horses. Practice in hand or mounted! We’ll be there to help you and your horse along! It’s going to be a GREAT time!!

Mar
9
Sat
Columbia Basin, WA – FCSC Annual Tack Swap @ Franklin County Saddle Club
Mar 9 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

FCSC Annual Tack Swap. We will have indoor vendors on two floors of our clubhouse and outside spaces available. More information to follow. Sign ups should be available at the end of December. Mark your calendars!

The FCSC Annual Tack Swap has been set for Saturday, March 9th.  They will be using the same format as last year with both inside and outside spots available to rent.  First space is $25 and extra spaces can be added at $15 each.  This allows for social distancing and was a big help to the success of last year’s event.  For more information contact Jean Lewis at 509-521-8996 or email at [email protected].

Columbia Basin, WA – 20th Annual Equine Education Day @ Center Place Regional Event Center
Mar 9 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Topics include:

  • Answers to Commonly Asked Questions.
  • What to do in an Eye Emergency.
  • Adequan, Legend, Bute, Oh, My!
  • Lameness from a Surgeons Perspective.
  • Reproductive Alphabet Soup.

Door prizes and with lots of important, up-to-date information!

Free admittance for all. You do not need to sign up

Franklin, NC – Eastonelle Horse & Tack Sale @ Eastonelle Sale Barn, Toccoa Ga.
Mar 9 @ 6:00 pm – 11:30 pm

Eastonelle Tack Sale & Horse Auction.

Tack Sale starts at 5pm

Horse Sale Auction starts at 7pm

Restaurant onsite, they have the best burgers in town. Bring hubby & the kids and enjoy a night out

Mar
15
Fri
Greenville, TX – Robert Moreland Clinic and Campout @ Robbie's Place
Mar 15 – Mar 17 all-day

I have set up a clinic and campout with Robbie at his place for 40SC Members. Clinic will focus on horsemanship and communication with your horse and Robbie will work with each person on where they are with their horse. We will also work a little on trail, obstacle, flag/cow work and setting your horse up for success.

There is a hotel close if you don’t have a LQ trailer.  Limited spots available so contact me ASAP to register. We will also take a run over to Teskeys for a little tack shopping as the ranch is close to Weatherford.  Once we know who all is going we will do a little more planning for meals, etc.

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
Franklin NC – Round Up Meeting @ Cupboard Cafe
Mar 16 @ 8:00 am – 8:30 am

Meeting at the Alumni Building before we start coggins clinic over at Fairgrounds. Please bring your suggestions and ideas for rides, camping trips, summer horse swimming, and Christmas parties. I truly want to set up a Christmas gathering date at this meeting. And I want to discuss the amazing success our chapter has had and the positive impacts we are making in our community.

 

 

Franklin, NC – 3rd Annual Macon County Coggins Clinic @ Macon County Fairgrounds
Mar 16 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

3rd Annual Coggins clinic for Macon and surrounding counties. Dr. Jessica Scruggs, DVM will provide services. cowgirls will assistance to horse owners and Dr. Jessica. will assist with paperwork and handling of horses.

Mar
19
Tue
Franklin, NC – MCHA meeting
Mar 19 @ 6:00 pm – 8:45 pm

Macon County Horse Association meeting.  The general meeting begins at 7 pm, all cowgirl members will meet at the Alumni building

Mar
21
Thu
Greenville, TX – Train Robber Ranch Camp & Ride @ Train Robber Ranch
Mar 21 @ 12:00 pm – Mar 24 @ 2:00 pm

Camping and trail riding at one of our very favorite places! Sadly there are limited spots available!

Shoot an email and let us know what type of spot and how many pens you would need.  🙂

Columbia Basin, WA – March Monthly Chapter Roundup @ Sterlings
Mar 21 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
40SC March Round Up
Time: 05:30pm for social / 6:30 – 7:30 to go over the agenda
Mar
23
Sat
Columbia Basin, WA – FCSC Shot Clinic @ Franklin Count Saddle Club
Mar 23 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

FCSC Shot Clinic

 

Meet at the Yellow Barn

Featuring Double Arrow Vet – Pricing varies by vacination

 

Call or email Jean Lewis: 509-521-8996 or [email protected]

Columbia Basin, WA – 3rd Saturday Trail Ride @ WE Johnson Park
Mar 23 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Every 3rd Saturday Meet up at WE Johnson Park for a nice Ride.

 

Foot in Stirup at 10 am

Franklin, NC – Fants Grove, Butch Kennedy Trailhead @ Fants Grove
Mar 23 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Fants Grove, Clemson
Butch Kennedy Trailhead parking lot, behind arena
Meet at 8am at Chevron stateline, then head over to SC to Buck Kennedy Trailhead horse parking lot
Bring coggins
Bring drinks, lunch, snacks, & horsey treats
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
28
Thu
Franklin, NC – Cannon Rd Ride @ Cannon Rd, Chattahoochee National Forest
Mar 28 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Day trail ride off Cannon Rd & FR 92E- Chattahoochee National Forest, Toccoa, Ga. –  meet at 10am, saddle up and head out exploring the endless trails, waterfalls,  and forest roads. Bring lunch, snacks, and water. Dogs allowed in this area. Trails are easy and shoes not needed here.

Greenville, TX – LBJ Grasslands Campout & Trial Ride @ LBJ Grasslands
Mar 28 @ 12:00 pm – Mar 31 @ 3:00 pm

EASTER WEEKEND CAMPING, TRAIL RIDE and FUN HORSE GAMES!!!

Thursday through Sunday (Easter) – Come when you can and stay as long as you want! The guys are welcome to join us!  Limited Space – Register Your Spot ASAP!!
RV Spots -$25/Night Stalls -$5/Night Rooms in House Available
Call/Text (972) 746-7159 to reserve your spots!

Group meals will be planned once we have the attendance list finalized.

We’ll have some fun & games planned too! It’ll be a blast!!

Mar
30
Sat
Franklin, NC – Whetstone Day Ride @ Whetstone Rocky Gap, parking area
Mar 30 @ 10:30 am – 5:00 pm

Meet at Whetstone parking area at 10:30, we’ll saddle up ride out to Adeline and possibly cross river if super low, if not we’ll make loop and go out through Spring house, climb the ridge and head back to parking area. 5 to 6 hr ride so bring food, lunch, snacks, and a lot of water. Trails are easy to moderate in difficulty.

Call or message me or Lynda Palmet for info.

Mar
31
Sun
Franklin, NC – Willis Knob @ Earls Ford , Willis Knob
Mar 31 @ 10:30 am – 4:00 pm

Meet at Whetstone Parking lot at 10:30, we’ll cross the river at Earls Ford into Georgia and ride entire big loop on Georgia side. We’ll follow river trail from Adeline and back down to Earls for crossing back over river back into South Carolina and back to parking area. Bring tons of snacks, lunch, and water. Shoes recommended on Ga side, trails are easy to moderate difficulty.

Call me or Lynda for Info

Apr
1
Mon
Greenville, TX – Monthly Roundup Meeting @ Top Rail Cowboy Church
Apr 1 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm

It’s time for our Greenville Chapter Monthly Roundup Meeting Cowgirls! Come join us for some open arena riding, a coffee bar and sweet ‘n treats all served with a side of fellowship, education and super fun event planning! We will be meeting in the arena and will be having a Trailer and Trailering Educational Presentation!! We’ll see y’all there!

Apr
2
Tue
Greenville, TX – Ranch Sorting Practice @ Top Rail Cowboy Church @ Top Rail Cowboy Church
Apr 2 @ 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!

Apr
4
Thu
Franklin, NC – Nantahala Natl Forest Big Indian Trail @ Nantahala Forest
Apr 4 @ 10:30 am – 6:30 pm

Meet at Hurricane Creek Parking Area at 10am, and we will ride out across creek jump on Big Indian Trail. Bring your chainsaws and hand saws. This will be first ride since winter storms. Bring saddles with water and food.

Nantahala National Forest is off Hwy 64 Between Franklin and Hayesville. Contact Tammy for any questions