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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
25
Thu
Kings Mountain, NC Camp and Ride @ H. Cooper Black
Jan 25 @ 12:00 pm – Jan 30 @ 11:00 am

H. Cooper Black for another Camp and Ride

located at 279 Sporting Dog Trail, Cheraw, SC for a winter ride. The trails are flat, sandy and well marked. 

To make reservations please contact the park via their website www.reserve.southcarolinaparks.com/ h-cooper-black. 

Jan
27
Sat
Lubbock Tx–Attending NBHA 05 Barrel Race @ Lonesome Pines Equestrian Center, Lubbock Tx
Jan 27 @ 8:00 am – Jan 28 @ 5:00 pm

Come join us at the first NBHA race held in Tx05 district. Its gonna be a fun 2 day event.

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
1
Thu
Forsyth GA Thursday Night Barrel Jackpot Barrel Racing @ Forsyth Arena
Feb 1 @ 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Please see details below.

Open photo

Feb
3
Sat
Forsyth GA Crazzy P Arena’s Pole & Barrel (Cedartown) @ Crazzy P Arena's Pole & Barrel
Feb 3 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

Please see details below.

Open photo

 

 

Feb
4
Sun
Forsyth GA IBRA Monroe County Arena Poles & Barrels (See Details Below) @ Monroe County Arena
Feb 4 @ 12:30 pm – 6:00 pm

See details below:

Open photo

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
15
Thu
Kings Mountain, NC Camp and Ride @ Leatherwood Mountain
Feb 15 @ 12:00 pm – Feb 18 @ 1:00 pm

Leatherwood Mountain  Camp and Ride

Premier Equine Facility located in Ferguson , NC is a wonderful destination horseback riding vacation for you and your horses. Over 75 miles of beautiful NC trails to explore that consist of long woodsy paths along beautiful ridges, old logging roads, lots of creek crossings and minimal to long climbs and descents. The trails are safe, well marked and mapped. When you and your equine companion visit the heart of “Horse Country” you may never want to leave!

For reservations call: 336-973-5044

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
2
Sat
Forsyth GA Lucky J Barrel Racing (Covington) @ The Newton County Agricultural Center
Mar 2 @ 8:30 am

Please see details below.

Open photo

 

Forsyth GA Crazzy P Arena’s Pole & Barrel (Cedartown) @ Crazzy P Arena's Pole & Barrel
Mar 2 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

Please see details below.

Open photo

 

 

Mar
3
Sun
Forsyth GA IBRA Monroe County Arena Poles & Barrels (See Details Below) @ Monroe County Arena
Mar 3 @ 12:30 pm – 6:00 pm

See details below:

Open photo

Mar
7
Thu
Forsyth GA Camp and Ride with Kings Mtn Chapter of NC in Spartanburg SC @ Croft State Park
Mar 7 @ 1:00 pm – Mar 10 @ 2:00 pm

Croft State Park Camp and Ride with the Kings Mountain NC Chapter from Mar 7-10th.

This park located in Spartanburg, SC is widely popular and is known around the region for its equestrian facilities. The park regularly hosts shows in its arena and boasts more than 20 miles of equestrian trails. Mostly flat trails, rocky and roots in some areas. 

Water/Power at each site. 

For reservations go to: https://reserve.southcarolinaparks.com/croft

Kings Mountain, NC Camp and Ride @ Croft State Park
Mar 7 @ 1:00 pm – Mar 10 @ 2:00 pm

Croft State Park Camp and Ride

This park located in Spartanburg, SC is widely popular and is known around the region for its equestrian facilities. The park regularly hosts shows in its arena and boasts more than 20 miles of equestrian trails. Mostly flat trails, rocky and roots in some areas. 

Water/Power at each site. 

For reservations go to: https://reserve.southcarolinaparks.com/croft

Forsyth GA Thursday Night Barrel Jackpot Barrel Racing @ Forsyth Arena
Mar 7 @ 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Please see details below.

Open photo

Mar
10
Sun
Forsyth GA Council Arena Barrel Race (Milledgeville) @ Council Arena Barrel Race
Mar 10 @ 11:30 am – 10:00 pm

Please see details below.

Open photo

 

Mar
14
Thu
Kings Mountain, NC Camp and Ride @ Mill Creek Campground
Mar 14 @ 2:00 pm – Mar 17 @ 1:00 pm

Manchester Spring Trail Ride   Camp and Ride

Located in Pinewood, SC

Reservations are accepted usually one -two months prior to the event. The event is a fundraiser for the Manchester Trail Riders Club. These folks put a lot of work into it and make sure everyone has a great time.

Mostly flat and sandy trails. Awesome trail ride with food, bands and vendors! 

Water/Power at each site. Bathhouse on site. You’ll need to high line or corral your horse. 

Please let Joelle know if you’d like to go and she can give you the number for registration once it opens up. 

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
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.  🙂

Mar
22
Fri
Forsyth GA RockN’5L Rodeo Co Youth Division (Cedartown) @ Crazzy P Arena
Mar 22 @ 5:00 pm – Mar 23 @ 6:00 pm

Please see details below.  Saturday dates 9 am

 Open photo

 

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]

Mar
28
Thu
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!!

Kings Mountain, NC Camp and Ride @ 4B Farm and Campground
Mar 28 @ 1:00 pm – Mar 31 @ 12:00 pm

4B Farm and Campground   Camp and Ride

Located adjacent to the Uwharrie National Forest and at the Badin Lake Recreation Area. Miles of trails with minimal inclines. Some areas are rocky and roots. Boots or shoes recommended. 

Water/Power at each site. 

For reservations go to: https://4bfarmandcampground.com/

Mar
29
Fri
Rock Springs WY Icebox Open Barrel Race @ Sublette County Fairgrounds
Mar 29 – Mar 31 all-day
2024 ICEBOX OPEN
$5,000.00ADDED
OPEN 4D 1/2 sec splits(will go to a 5D at 75 runners)
YETI Maturity Incentive 3D 3/4 Splits 100% PAYBACK
OPEN Poles 3D Full Second Split
18/50 3D Full Second Split
Turtle & Hare 2D
$50 EF OPEN 4D 80% Payback
$75 EF YETI Maturity Sidepot 3D 100% payback
$50 OPEN 3D Poles 80% Payback
$50 EF 18/50 3D 80% Payback
$20 EF Turtle & Hare 100% Payback
$10 Office Fee 1X per rider $5 Ground per horse.
Stalls & RV hookup available onsite
$25 RV Hookup per/night
$20 Stall or Pen per/night
Camping out & tying out welcome on grounds.
Entry forms can be found at www.chasintimeproductions.com
Online entry can be found at wwwfastenter.com under ICE BOX OPEN 2022
Any and all questions please contact Jessie Ann Chrisman via messenger or call 307-260-5266
Belfair, WA – Attend Easter Ride & Campout with Olympic Chapter BCHW @ Green Mountain Horse Camp ~ CANCELLED @ Green Mountain Horse Camp
Mar 29 @ 9:00 am – Mar 31 @ 5:00 pm

EVENT CANCELLED BY BCHW DUE TO LACK OF INTEREST

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
4
Thu
Forsyth GA Thursday Night Barrel Jackpot Barrel Racing @ Forsyth Arena
Apr 4 @ 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Please see details below.

Open photo

Apr
5
Fri
Belton SC cowgirls going to Caney Mountain Arkansas @ Caney Mountain Horse camp
Apr 5 – Apr 9 all-day

We’re going to see the eclipse! Best spot in US for viewing. Come camp, ride, and enjoy . There are cabins, rooms, campsites available. primitive camping. Showers, water available. Call campground for reservations.

Rock Springs WY Dash 4 Dollars Barrel Race @ Golden Spike Arena
Apr 5 @ 6:51 pm – Apr 7 @ 7:51 pm
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

Forsyth GA Crazzy P Arena’s Pole & Barrel (Cedartown) @ Crazzy P Arena's Pole & Barrel
Apr 6 @ 11:00 am – 6:00 pm

Please see details below.

Open photo

 

 

Apr
7
Sun
Agua Dulce, CA – Acton Rangers Gymkhana
Apr 7 all-day
Forsyth GA IBRA Monroe County Arena Poles & Barrels (See Details Below) @ Monroe County Arena
Apr 7 @ 12:30 pm – 6:00 pm

See details below:

Open photo

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!