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.

Rock Springs WY Wild West Outlaws Gymkhana @ SWEC Indoor Arena
Jan 27 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

The 4th gymkhana of the season for Wild West Outlaws Winter series. See flyer for details. Entries start at 9 am. For more information contact Susan Nichols.

Feb
2
Fri
Rock Springs WY Grizzlies Hockey Game @ Rock Springs Family Rec Center Ice Arena
Feb 2 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Come out and watch our very own Rock Springs Grizzlies Hockey team play on their home ice. Game will be on Friday, February 2, 2024 at 7 pm a the Rock Springs Family Rec Center Ice Arena, 3900 Sweetwater Drive, Rock Springs WY 82901. Tickets are $10 each. If you go take a selfie and send to Susan to get on the roster.

Feb
17
Sat
Rock Springs WY Wyoming Cares Fundraiser @ Eden Saloon
Feb 17 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Feb
24
Sat
Rock Springs WY Wild West Outlaws Gymkhana @ SWEC Indoor Arena
Feb 24 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

the 5th gymkhana of the Wild West Outlaws Winter series. Entries start at 9 am. For more information contact Susan Nichols.

Mar
2
Sat
Rock Springs WY Wild West Outlaws Gymkhana @ SWEC Indoor Arena
Mar 2 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

The 7th and final gymkhana of the winter series will be on March 2, 2024 at the indoor arena in Rock Springs. Entries start at 9 am. For more information contact Susan Nichols.

Apr
13
Sat
Rock Springs WY Casino Fever @ Young at Heart @ Young at Heart Center
Apr 13 @ 4:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Join us at the Young at Heart Community Center April 13th, 2024 for the 15th Annual Casino Fever. Doors open at 4:30 PM.

Apr
19
Fri
Belfair, WA – Attending Andre Ganc Dressage Clinic in Port Orchard @ Southworth Equestrian Center
Apr 19 @ 8:30 am – Apr 21 @ 4:30 pm

Auditing cost is $20 per day or $50 for all 3 days. Bring your own chair, food, drink, notepad, and pen.

Riding spots are full.

May
11
Sat
Belfair, WA – Attending Working Equitation Clinic with Shelby Ahrens @ Anlan Cathal Ranch
May 11 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Deposit Fee of $100 is required to hold spot, due by midnight 5/4/2024, non-refundable.  PayPal to [email protected]

Remaining payment of $100 plus $10 haul-in fee can be paid upon arrival.

Auditors welcome at $20 each. Carpooling encouraged due to parking limitations.

Maximum trailer size is 3-horse slant.  No Shows will not be refunded. Bring your own lunch.

AM will cover basic dressage/flatwork foundation needed for WE and any discipline you ride. PM will cover select obstacles used in WE and proper way to execute them and how to link them together as when riding a course.

May
25
Sat
Rock Springs WY Women’s Defensive Pistol 1 @ Sweetwater Shooting Range
May 25 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Defensive Pistol 1 is the class to get you started in concealed carry
Working from the holster, we go thru presentation, sight picture, trigger press, and stance. The same as Basic Pistol, except now we are learning the difference between cover and concealment, different types of reloads, malfunction clearance, and shooting while moving, Class requires pistol, 2 Magazines at least, holster, magazine pouch, ear and eye protection, 250 rounds, snacks, and drinks. A camp chair is not a bad idea either.
Cost is $75 per person. Bring a friend that pays full price and you get 10% off. located at the Sheriffs Shooting Range at the Sweetwater Shooting Complex. any questions feel free to DM or text us at 307 371-8615 thank you

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.

Belfair, WA Attending Michelle Fanning Ranch Riding and Reining Pattern Clinic @ Meridian Riding Club
Jun 15 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Michelle Fanning will teach ranch riding and reining patterns and how to better understand each maneuver found in these patterns.

Riders: $185      Non-refundable deposit of $85 due at time of registration

Auditors: $40

Snacks Provided

Jun
22
Sat
Belfair, WA – Attending The Kitsap Saddle Club Play Days @ The Kitsap Saddle Club
Jun 22 – Jun 23 all-day

See website Kitsap Saddle Club for fees for members and non-members, and classes.

Performance Classes on Saturday begin at 9:00 am

Gaming begins on Sunday at 10:00 am

Jul
20
Sat
Belfair, WA – Attending The Kitsap Saddle Club Play Days @ The Kitsap Saddle Club
Jul 20 – Jul 21 all-day

See website Kitsap Saddle Club for fees for members and non-members, and classes.

Performance Classes on Saturday begin at 9:00 am

Gaming begins on Sunday at 10:00 am

Aug
2
Fri
Belfair, WA Attending Steve Rother Clinic in Silverdale @ Kitsap County Fairgrounds, Boand Arena
Aug 2 @ 9:00 am – Aug 4 @ 5:00 pm

Non-Member Clinic cost is $675, Rother Horsemanship membership cost is $505

Stall fee and arena fee are additional and separate

Aug
9
Fri
Prineville Liberty & Bridleless Clinic @ Wallace Ranch
Aug 9 – Aug 11 all-day

3-day liberty and bridleless clinic provided by Gamilah Unbridled and Modern-Day Horsemanship.  Is is their only clinic on the West Coast this year (were just in Canada and Texas).  If it is too late to sign up with your horse for the 3 days, they do offer auditing for $35/day.

*if you are unfamiliar with Gamilah Unbridled, it was a journey cross country and documnted on FB.  Patrick rode his Arabian mare bridleless (and she was a rock star even in city traffic) to bring awareness to his charity for underprivileged kids…..and kinder treatment for our horses.

Belfair, WA Attending Joel Conner Horsemanship Clinic @ Lazy K Stables
Aug 9 @ 9:00 am – Aug 11 @ 4:30 pm

Two classes: Groundwork or Riding  $450 each class or $800 for both classes for all 3 days

Deposit of $225 per class is required to reserve a space. Balance due at start of clinic.

Auditors: $30 per day, 15 & under are free

Groundwork class: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm         Riding class: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Indoor stalls or temporary 12×12 outdoor pens available. Daily haul-in available.

Aug
24
Sat
Rock Springs WY Cowgirl Up Fun Day @ Nichols Ranch
Aug 24 all-day

Join us for the 8th Annual Cowgirl Up Fun Day, on August 24, 2024 at Nichols Ranch. Entries will start at 10am and 1st event will start at 11:30 am. There will be 3 horse events and 2 ground events. Teams of 2 and teams will be drawn at 11am. Cost is $100 per cowgirl. Buckles to the 1st place team and prizes for the rest of the places. Please call Susan if you have any questions.

Sep
7
Sat
Rock Springs WY Live Horse Racing at Sweetwater Downs @ Sweetwater Events Complex
Sep 7 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Join us for an exciting season of Live Racing!
🏇 POST TIMES
Saturdays & Sundays @ 1pm
Fridays @ 4pm
📍 Sweetwater Events Complex
3320 Yellowstone Road
Rock Springs, WY 82901
Rock Springs WY Smash & Bash Derby @ Sweetwater Events Complex
Sep 7 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Come out and enjoy some demo derby action. Saturday, September 7, 2024 at the outdoor arena on Yellowstone Road.

Sep
21
Sat
Rock Springs WY Fall Into Fall Festival @ Expedition Island
Sep 21 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Join us as we enjoy hayrides, pumpkins, games, vendors, and more to celebrate the coming of fall together for our FOURTH year in row! 🍂
Plus, performances by Atlas Falls and Upstage Theater Company! This event is meant to have a fun, small-town carnival feel. We want to see the whole family enjoy themselves and make the most of our -brief- Wyoming autumn!
FREE to enter and fun for the whole family 🧡
Sep
28
Sat
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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Oct
19
Sat
Rock Springs WY Furball Fundraising Event @ Holiday Inn Ballroom
Oct 19 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Dress up in your best 50’s themed attire (optional) and come enjoy dinner, cash bar, live and silent auctions, music, trivia and lots more fun!! Tickets will be available for purchase starting September 9th. More ticket information will be coming out soon!! Please contact Heidi at the Humane Society for questions.
307-362-1636

Oct
26
Sat
Rock Springs WY Wild West Outlaws Gymkhana #1 @ Sweetwater Events Complex
Oct 26 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Join us as we kick off the winter series of Wild West Outlaws Gymkhanas, on October 26, 2024 in the indoor arena at Sweetwater Events Complex. Entry fees are $10 per event. Great way to keep your horses in shape thru the winter months. Same as last year, earn points for end of season awards. Call Susan Nichols for more information.

Nov
8
Fri
Belfair, WA Attending Joe Wolter Fall Clinic – Clinic Cancelled @ Lazy K Stables
Nov 8 @ 9:00 am – Nov 9 @ 4:00 pm

Clinic has been cancelled for 2024.

Nov
15
Fri
Belfair, WA Attending Steve Rother Clinic in Elma @ Grays Harbor County Fairgrounds
Nov 15 @ 9:00 am – Nov 17 @ 6:30 pm

Horse Teacher U member cost for clinic: $640  Sign up at www.HorseTeacherU.com

Non-Club member cost: $810

Spectator passes available: $100 for all 3 days