Calendar

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Jun
3
Sat
Green River, Wyoming – Attending 36th Annual Overland Stage Stampede Rodeo @ Green River Arena
Jun 3 @ 6:00 pm – Jun 4 @ 10:00 pm

Kick summer off with an evening of rodeo action.  From the classic event of bareback riding, saddle bronc, the fan favorite of bull riding, the pretty gals and fast horses of barrel racing and all the timed events as well.

Gates open at 6pm and rodeo action kicks off at 7pm.

 

 

Jul
29
Sat
Green River, Wyoming – Attending Red Desert Roundup Rodeo @ Sweetwater County Events Complex - Main Grandstands
Jul 29 @ 6:00 pm – Jul 30 @ 10:30 pm

Enjoy rodeo action at the professional level at the Red Desert Roundup PRCA Rodeo.

From the classic events of Saddle Bronc , bareback, the fan favorite of bull riding, and the pretty girls & fast horses of barrel racing.  Don’t forget the classic timed events of team roping, steer wrestling, and calf roping.

Pre Show events may vary but they usually have mutton busting, teen cash scramble, and the adult cash scramble.

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**

Benbrook TX – FWSSR @ Dickies Arena
Jan 12 @ 5:00 pm – Feb 3 @ 7:00 pm

We love the stock show and Rodeo, we practically live there! If you go, take a selfie and we will add you to the roster. Specifically, we will do the following events:

 

Grand Entry 1/23-Go Pink night -be at trailer parking by 5:30 traditional parade attire

Grand Entry 1/25 TCU Night purple shirts, black 40SC vest

Grand Entry 1/27 Rutledge at 11 am performance arrive by 9:00 with long sleeve white shirt, black vest.

Grand Entry 1/29 Military Appreciation night- black vest and white shirt- we will provide red bandannas

black saddle blankets all days

***GE walkover with police escort is 1 hour prior to performance

*** all performances need pink wraps on front legs and pink wild rag unless otherwise stated.

All long sleeve shirts must be button ups. Arena attire!

Shopping ‘til we drop on MLK day!

you must have a physical copy of both your coggins and a health certificate to get your horse on the FWSSR grounds. No exceptions. They will not accept a coggins from your phone.

Benbrook TX – FWSSR @ Dickies Arena
Jan 12 @ 5:00 pm – Feb 3 @ 7:00 pm

We love the stock show and Rodeo, we practically live there! If you go, take a selfie and we will add you to the roster. Specifically, we will do the following events:

 

Grand Entry 1/23-Go Pink night -be at trailer parking by 5:30 traditional parade attire

Grand Entry 1/25 TCU Night purple shirts, black 40SC vest

black saddle blankets all days

Shopping ‘til we drop on MLK day!

you must have a physical copy of both your coggins and a health certificate to get your horse on the FWSSR grounds. No exceptions. They will not accept a coggins from your phone.

Stanton, TX Attending Sandhills Rodeo @ Ector County Coliseum
Jan 12 @ 6:00 pm

The cowgirls are attending the Sandhills Rodeo on January 12, 2024.  We will meet for dinner at 6:00.  The rodeo starts at 7:30.

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

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
27
Sat
Graham TX FWSSR Grand Entry @ Dickies Arena
Jan 27 @ 7:00 am – 11:30 am

Graham TX chapter is participating in the grand entry for the 11:00 am FWSSR rodeo performance.  We are allowed 5 trailer spaces for our participants.  Official parade gear, negative Coggins and health certificate required. Be ready for the police escort to the arena at 10:00 am.

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

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
3
Sat
Abilene, TX Unknown Tour @ Paramount Theater
Feb 3 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

https://www.theunknowntour.org/abilene?fbclid=IwAR1ABoHdsm_YeBeYAbYMGVCVd9OAcJIoYUMHkZaMEhFbei8KYFBWeqxhDn8

Farmersville TX @ Bob Wills’ Texas Playboys Concert @ Longhorn Ballroom
Feb 3 @ 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm

You asked, so let’s go!  Come out see them… Bob Wills’ Texas Playboys under the direction of Jason Roberts and the Longhorn Ballroom Players.  One of my all time old favorites!  Let’s see how they sound today!?   And visit the newly restored Longhorn Ballroom!  https://www.prekindle.com/find-tickets/id/532452770671515575;jsessionid=51A2BB36671771DD2146E27AFBAD4930?0 

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.

Abilene, TX American rodeo contender @ Taylor Telecon arena(expo center)
Feb 10 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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
Kanab, UT Balloons and tunes round up in Kanab
Feb 16 – Feb 18 all-day

Life is a Beautiful Ride. So take flight for Kanab’s 10th annual Balloons and Tunes festival. Watch over 30 of the best hot air balloon pilots around take to the morning sky—then grab some grub in town and stroll through our charming vendor fair. Don’t miss out on the live music, epic landscape, and family memories. Check out the link in our bio for details.
Balloonsandtunesroundup.com

 

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
23
Fri
Farmersville TX @ Road Trip to 2024 Cruise Launch Party @ From East Texas To Galveston!!
Feb 23 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

The Farmersville Cruisers will be traveling from East Texas to Galveston together for some shopping, eating, and fueling along the way.  Arrival is planned for ??? Trouble is just beginning!!!

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

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!

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

 

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
Midland, TX-Attending 2024 West Texas Bull Invasion @ Ector County Coliseum
Mar 2 @ 7:15 pm – 10:00 pm

We will be attending the bull riding event at the Ector County Coliseum tickets can be purchased through etix.com

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
8
Fri
Benbrook TX – The American @ Globe Life Field
Mar 8 @ 7:00 pm – Mar 9 @ 8:00 pm

Join us for an entire weekend of western fun! For more details, visit http://Www.AmericanRodeo.com
Tickets available on the website as well as the full schedule are available on the website.

take a selfie to add yourself to the roster!

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

Mar
19
Tue
Benbrook TX – Attending Song Release Party @ The Meat Board
Mar 19 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Join us as we support our favorite songwriter- Matt Songbird Jones and the release of 3 new songs! The ticket includes heavy D’OEUVRES but it is BYOB.

tickets available at http://Www.themeatboard.com

Mar
20
Wed
Midlothian, TX: Attending Ellis County Livestock Show & Rodeo @ Ellis County Expo
Mar 20 – Mar 30 all-day

https://www.ecyexpo.com/

Let’s do the stockshow and rodeo!!! Small town rodeos rock!

Mar
21
Thu
Wylie, Tx Tour of Caliber Equine @ Calibur Equine
Mar 21 @ 6:30 pm

Our monthly meeting that usually falls on today’s date will be scheduled for next week 🙂 Today, we will be heading out to Caliber Equine LLC in Quinlan for a tour and demonstration of a couple things they have to offer.

Caliber Equine LLC in Quinlan, Texas is a dedicated equine fitness and rehabilitation facility. They work in conjunction with your current veterinarian or other health care providers to provide services that assist your horse in attaining and maintaining a naturally healthy state.

Their customized plans are tailored to meet the unique needs of each horse, ensuring their overall health and wellness. Here are some of the services they offer:

  1. AquaPacer Plus: Utilizing an above-ground aqua treadmill, this system aids in fitness, conditioning, and rehabilitation.
  2. PEMF Therapy: Pulsed Electromagnetic Field therapy for promoting healing and reducing inflammation.
  3. Equine Massage: Targeted massage techniques to enhance muscle function and relaxation.
  4. Kinesiology Theraplate: A vibrating platform that improves circulation and muscle strength.
  5. Free Flow Walker: A controlled exercise system for rehabilitation and conditioning.
  6. EquiCore – Equiband: Core strengthening and stability training.
  7. EquiResp – Nebulizer: Respiratory therapy.

Please come join us but let us know you are coming so we will know who to look for and also to give them a headcount.

www.caliberequinellc.com

Graham TX Young County Rodeo @ Young County Arena
Mar 21 @ 7:30 pm – Mar 23 @ 7:30 pm

Mark your calendars and get ready for rodeo action at its finest. March 21-23, 2024

 

Performances each night at 7:30!

Mar
22
Fri
Midlothian, TX: Attending Ellis County Rodeo @ Ellis County Expo
Mar 22 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

https://www.ecyexpo.com/p/tickets

Purchase tickets online at the link above