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Jan
7
Sun
Salem, OR Holiday Party @ Amber's House
Jan 7 @ 11:30 am – 4:00 pm

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.

Jan
14
Sun
Aiken SC, Holiday Party
Jan 14 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm

See Private Facebook page for more details or send message to Beth Hall for more information

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!!

Spanaway, WA: Hosting FYFS and Browband Making Workshops
Jan 27 @ 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Due to weather, this event has been rescheduled from 1/13/24 to 1/27/24.

One of our cowgirls is hosting a equitation workshop at 1 PM at her private residence. At 3 PM, the same member will host a browband making workshop. Space available for 6-10 participants. Cost is about $10 for leather, plus any bling you would like to add.

Please email for additional information and address of event.

Stanton, TX Attending Jennifer’s Mardi Gras Birthday Bash @ Jennifer's House
Jan 27 @ 7:00 pm

Put on your beads and get ready to party!  Mardi Gras season is winding up.  Let’s kick it off at Jennifer’s birthday bash!

Feb
7
Wed
Big Spring TX Tattoo Day @ Mom and Pops Tattoo Shop
Feb 7 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Come on over to the tattoo shop and get some ink done.  We will have several Cowgirls coming in for new tattoos as well as some touch-ups..  All are welcome…

Feb
9
Fri
Collinwood, TN Barn Party at Lisa Holt’s Residence @ Lisa Holts Residence
Feb 9 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

We will be cooking hot dogs and smores on an open fire.  Bring a horse related item valued at $10 or less for a game.  Come prepared to have fun!

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
Rock Springs WY Bowling Afternoon @ Pla Mor Bowling Lanes
Feb 18 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Let’s go bowling. Sunday February 18, 2024 at 1 pm. We might have to wait for an lane, but it doesn’t usually take too long. Cost is $4 per game. Please let me know if you are interested in going so we can get a head count.

Benbrook, TX Bowling Night @ Cowtown Bowling Palace
Feb 18 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Come have some bowling fun with your cowgirl family.

Feb
21
Wed
Tenino, WA Paint & Sip @ Paint & Sip
Feb 21 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

I will have more information on the tickets to come! Please be patient! Thanks!

Come join us for a fun evening of painting and fun!  A great way to get together when its too rainy to ride.  Don’t worry if you can’t paint, I can’t, even my stick figures are scary.  I have done this before, it is fun!

Feb
22
Thu
Benbrook TX- Cowgirl Connection @ National Cowgirl Museum
Feb 22 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Join us at our favorite museum as we hear from Courtenay Dehoff at the museum. Light bites. RSVP to the museum if you are a member. [email protected]

Feb
24
Sat
KINNEAR, WY Anniversary and Awards Party @ Riverton Country Club
Feb 24 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

This is also our monthly meeting. 6pm at the Riverton Country Club. I will announce our chapter awards and there will be raffles and silent auctions. We choose from menu items for dinner and everyone is responsible for paying for their own meals.  Please RSVP to Marillyn by February 18th. You are welcome to bring family and friends!

Feb
25
Sun
Benbrook, TX Game Night @ Reed Residence
Feb 25 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

BYOB dinner and games. Bring a $5.00 scratch off or an item of  same value for a game. Can be a garage sale item or something someone may want.  Put it in a bag or an envelope. We are meeting at Rhonda’s place in Pecan Plantation.  Don’t speed in Pecan Plantation, they are serious about their speed limits.

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When: 3 pm Feb 25, 2004
Where: 5908 Pebble Beach Ct, Granbury 76049
Please RSVP as you will need to check in at Pecan Plantation Community Gate.  We have a front and back gate.
Special note:  GPS could take you long route around Ravenswood/Bellchase
Speed limit is highly enforced
Beware: Deer are crossing streets
Should be plenty of parking
Cooking Babyback ribs and sides to be determined as game night nears
Bring something in a bag that you would sell for 5.00 dollars at your garage sale or bring a 5.00 scratch off ticket.
Games to be announced at party
Every time you win, take a prize.  End of games,  you can swap your prize or give to another person.  It’s all about Fun & Laughter!

Mar
1
Fri
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
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. 

Rock Springs WY St. Patrick’s Day Cocktail Party @ Nichols Ranch
Mar 15 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Let the Shenanigans Begin. Cowgirl Cocktail Party on March 15, 2024 at Susan Nichols’ house. Green beer or a Fuzzy Leprechauns are on our list of things to drink. We will have appetizers also. Everyone welcome to come. Please RSVP.

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!!

 

KINNEAR, WY Birthday Party @ Midvale Store/Hilltop Bar
Mar 16 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Come out to celebrate Marillyn’s birthday! Dinner at Midvale Station (6pm) and then Disco party at hilltop Lounge!

Mar
19
Tue
Tenino, WA Ceramic Shop @ Tammy's Ceramic Shop
Mar 19 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Hi Ladies!

Another fun idea!  Really hoping for us to all get together and get to know each other so in the spring and summer our rides will be relaxing and we will know a bit about each other.  Always awkward to ride with strangers, Right????  Bring a few trinkets from a favorite horse, dog, person etc. to place gently into a keepsake.

Prices are 8X8 is $45         or             11X14 $75

 

 

Mar
22
Fri
Benbrook TX- Exhibit Opening @ National Cowgirl Museum
Mar 22 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Join us at our favorite museum as we celebrate the opening of a new exhibit at the museum. Light bites. RSVP to the museum if you are a member. [email protected]

Apr
3
Wed
Stanton, TX Farewell Party for Meghan @ Jennifer's House
Apr 3 @ 7:00 pm

Cowgirl Meghan is moving back to Florida.  Join us to give her a proper send off.  Bring your favorite dish and/or beverage.

Apr
6
Sat
McMinnville OR Attending Trotting in to Summer @ Polk Couty Fairgrounds
Apr 6 @ 9:00 am – Jun 1 @ 9:43 pm

First annual Polk County, 4H summer horse tax sale
advisory committee and fundraisers to support the Polk county for equestrian

Apr
8
Mon
Benbrook TX – Eclipse Party @ Casa de Smith
Apr 8 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Come watch the eclipse with us! We will have glasses, but if you have extras, please bring them. The eclipse will pass directly over Ennis!

byob and bring snacks to share!

Apr
9
Tue
Ball Ground Ga – Equestrian Book Club Meeting @ member private Residence
Apr 9 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join us to discuss the book “In Search Of Peace: A Prequel to The Horses Know Trilogy.”  We will eat, drink, be merry and discuss the story at our lovely host’s home.  Contact host for more details

Apr
20
Sat
KINNEAR, WY Annual Easter Egg Hunt @ Marillyn's House
Apr 20 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Meet up at Marillyn’s house at noon and then we ride at 1pm.  We go on a trail ride to find hidden ribbons that you turn in for an Easter basket. Some ribbons may get you an additional prize or an “upgraded” Easter basket!!! Marillyn will have some snacks and beverages (of course, there will be jello shots and peeps shots!!!!!) It is $25 per participant to help cover some of the cost of the Easter basket items.  (You get a basket with more than $25 in value.)  This is just a fun ride and day, not an extensive trail ride. You basically ride until you find a ribbon or as long as you want. We then go to my neighbor’s house and he feeds us. I will have a “new” place to ride this year. Woohoo! Please RSVP to Marillyn by March 30th so she can have enough baskets prepared. Feel free to bring prospective members, family, or friends! “Rain date” make-up ride will be April 20th.

Midlothian, TX: Helhats with Toni @ 4C Stables
Apr 20 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Bring a helmet and a straw hat!

Apr
21
Sun
Benbrook, TX Game Night @ Bellew Residence
Apr 21 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join us for game night / pot luck at Peggy’s house!  RSVP by 4/15 and see what you can bring.  Our last one was so much fun!

Apr
24
Wed
Mountain View Chapter – Hat Decorating/Cowgirl Gathering @ Gold Buckle Sports Bar
Apr 24 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Come and join us for a HAT DECORATING PARTY.  Put on by “Boss of the Plains”.  $50.00 deposit required one week before the event.  RSVP, head measurement/hat size and color preference needed.  This is for the 40SC and will also be open to the public.  You can also contact Mariah directly at Boss of the Plains, 801-616-1900.  Also check out their hats and decor at BossOfThePlains.store.

Apr
25
Thu
Benbrook TX- Cowgirl Connection @ National Cowgirl Museum
Apr 25 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Join us at our favorite museum as we hear from another inductee at the museum. Light bites. RSVP to the museum if you are a member. [email protected]

Apr
27
Sat
KINNEAR, WY Attending BCH Tack Sale @ Heritage Hall/Fairgrounds
Apr 27 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Attending BCH Tack Sale- 9am-2pm at the Heritage Hall at the Fairgrounds. $30 per table or just come see what everyone is selling!

May
1
Wed
Benbrook TX – Mammogram May
May 1 @ 8:00 am – Jun 15 @ 5:00 pm

It’s time to get those TaTas checked out, cowgirls. If you are in our area, you can book through Texas Healthcare, or you can go to your favorite place. How do you get on the roster? Take a selfie and send it to us! This is a BYOB event for sure!

FW area can call 817-250-1811 or book online at https://www.texashealth.org/Health-and-Wellness/Women-and-Infants/Schedule-a-Screening-Mammogram

May
4
Sat
Cottage Grove, Oregon OHC Tack Sale @ Oregon Horse Center
May 4 @ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Tack Sale at OHC hope that ya’ll can come will be a lot of fun and lots of goodies to choose from.

McMinnville OR Attending Oregon Horse Center Tack Sale @ Oregon Horse Center
May 4 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am

Huge tack sale

Anything you are looking for you will find

McMinnville OR Attending Oregon Horse Center Tack Sale @ Oregon Horse Center
May 4 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

One day, only spring tax sale at the Prairie  complexe

Benbrook TX – Tree Planting @ Casa de Darks
May 4 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Join us at Lori’s house as we plant a tree as a memorial to her husband. We will swim after (weather permitting).

bring snacks to share and BYOB.  Let’s get our tribe together to share this special event.

Wylie, TX Kentucky Derby Party @ Cowgirl Kelly's House
May 4 @ 2:30 pm

RUN FOR THE ROSES Kentucky Derby party.  Saturday, May 4th at 2:30.

This year is the 150th anniversary of the Derby and we’re going to celebrate with traditional big fancy hats and mint julips. The big race is at 5:45 but come early to watch the prelim races.

DON’T FORGET……MAKE THOSE HATS BIG AND SHOW THEM OFF AT THE PARTY!

This is a grown-up event. No young kids or pets please.  Feel free to bring an appetizer if you’re inclined, or your favorite beverage.

This is at a private residence so please RSVP to get address.  Kelly Lee 469-585-9325

Aug
3
Sat
Abilene, TX- Pool Party @ Laura’s Place
Aug 3 @ 2:00 pm

Laura has invited us to party in her pool! Let’s bring a dish to share, drinks and sunscreen!