Calendar

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Jan
20
Sat
Belfair, WA: Attending Flying M Indoor Mountain Trail Course Play Day @ Flying M Stables
Jan 20 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

You must pick a 2-hour time slot when registering and paying Flying M Stables.

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!!

Feb
1
Thu
Big Spring TX Attending Grand Opening @ VA Hospital
Feb 1 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Come out  and join in on the celebration at the VA Hospital in Big Spring.  The new community center on the VA campus is done and we were invited to attend.  All Cowgirls are welcome.  Pink button down shirts please… Hats optional as we will be inside.

Feb
14
Wed
Big Spring TX Valentine Bingo at the VA @ VA Hospital
Feb 14 @ 11:30 am – 2:00 pm

Come join in on the fun at the VA with some bingo and a Valentines Day Party…. All are welcome.  We will meet up and decorate before the guys get there for bingo.  Pink button downs please…. All are welcome… Contact Terri for all the details…

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
24
Sat
Farmersville TX @ Night Ride Obstacle Clinic @ Legacy Ranch
Feb 24 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Cowgirl Jennie Vayo is setting up an opportunity for you to participate in a Night Ride Obstacle Clinic at Legacy Ranch in Lone Oak.  This Clinic will be offered by Hunt County Sheriff’s Posse, under the direction of David and Terry Rogers.  It is limited to ten (10) riders, so sign-up quickly.  If weather is prohibitive, it will be rescheduled.  Come on out… new opportunity, new experience!!

Feb
25
Sun
Poolville, TX Attending Obstacles @ BTCC @ Brazos Trails Cowboy Church
Feb 25 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Let’s have fun with the horses on some obstacles. The church is going to have 3 events, 2 practices and the one in April will be a patterned jackpot format. The flyer can be found on Brazos Trails FB page or Poolville Chapter page.

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

 

Belton SC attending BCH Obstacle Ride Meeting at Croft Park @ Croft State Park,
Mar 1 @ 3:59 pm – Mar 3 @ 4:59 pm

Cowgirls we’re joining the Back Country Horsemen for a fun annual meeting, obstacle course, prizes, camping. Sign up for lunch with the BCH. $40.00 if paid by Feb 15. $50 after. Reserve campsite through Croft Park. Contact [email protected]. Negative coggins required.

Mar
8
Fri
Early, Texas Set up Obstacle Course for Playday @ Rockin Wild Ranch
Mar 8 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Early, Texas

will be  setting up for the Rockin Wild Ranch Obstacle Course Playday event

over 25 obstacle courses

free event for 40 Something Cowgirl members

Current coggins is required , please bring your coggins paperwork

bring your horses to ride after we set up all of the obstacles , it’ll be fun

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
10
Sun
Early, Texas 40 SCC Obstacle Fun For Horses and Riders @ Rockin Wild Ranch and Arena
Mar 10 @ 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Early, Texas.  40 Something Cowgirls Obstacle Fun For Horse and Rider

Rockin Wild Ranch and Arena has graciously opened up their gorgeous covered arena , for us to have fun  in their arena with Obstacles.

Bridges, teeter-tots , cowboy curtain, water obstacles, push mobile, tire drag, tire climb, mailbox, 42’ tarp, noodle obstacle, turn style, buddy carry , gates, jump, logs to cross, flag carry , music, and soooooo much more

if your looking for inspiration, encouragement, to share laughs , make incredible memories and meet some amazing 40 Something Cowgirls , then this is the event you’ve been waiting for!

please come a little early to saddle up and be ready to go

gate opens up at 2pm

MUST SHOW PROOF OF CURRENT COGGINS

Mar
14
Thu
Big Spring TX Horse Day at the VA @ VA Hospital
Mar 14 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Calling all Cowgirls, We are bringing our horses to the VA hospital for some outside  therapy for our favorite group of veterans.  If you are interested, please only bring a CALM horse…  The horses will be groomed, walked out and loved on, no riding.  ALL Cowgirls are encouraged to join us, especially if you are not bringing a horse, we need hands on the ground.. Please wear pink button downs, hats optional…We will park in the back west end parking lot…

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!!

 

Collinwood, TN Obstacle Playday and Potluck Lunch @ Home of Kimberly Krueger
Mar 16 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

This will be our second obstacle play day at Kim’s house.  If you didn’t come the first time, you missed out on a good time.  Kim has an unbelieve obstacle course set up at her home and changes it up on a weekly basis.  This course will be a St. Patty’s Day Theme.  It’s $40 per person and you need to bring a side dish to go with Taco Soup for our potluck lunch!

Mar
22
Fri
Benbrook TX – LOCATION CHANGE Rutledge Patient Trail Ride @ Holiday Park
Mar 22 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

LOCATION CHANGE due to weather- access the parking lot off of Pearl Ranch Road from 377.

Come join us as we assist Rutledge clients enjoy the benefits of equine therapy. We will not be riding, but will be assisting young adults who are undergoing cancer treatments. Whether riding the trails or grooming horses, we need cowgirls there to help.

Patients will book through Rutledge at the direction of their medical advisers.

Mar
24
Sun
Poolville, TX Attending Obstacles @ BTCC @ Brazos Trails Cowboy Church
Mar 24 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Let’s have fun with the horses on some obstacles. This will be a practice for the patterned jackpot in April. The flyer can be found on Brazos Trails FB page or Poolville Chapter page.

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
13
Sat
Rochester, WA – Attending Indoor Mountain Trail Course Play Day @ Flying M Stables
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Must sign up for a two-hour time slot when registering: 10-12, 12-2, 2-4

Pay via Venmo (@flyingmstables), cash, or check.

Fee includes use of the outdoor arena and track, weather permitting

Apr
25
Thu
Abilene, TX HSU Western Heritage Day @ Hardin Simmons University
Apr 25 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

If anyone is interested in volunteering for western heritage day at Hardin-Simmons, they are looking for people to show kids how to rope (like 1st graders). In the past HSU students who don’t know how to rope have helped but they’d love to have “real cowgirls/boys” come to show how it’s done.

Western Heritage Day


It is Thursday April 25th 8 am- noon. Over 2000 kids are already signed up.
Other western things to show the kids are also open for suggestion. The six white horses will have a farrier working on them for one of the stations.

Apr
26
Fri
Benbrook TX – CANCELED-WEATHER Rutledge Patient Trail Ride @ Rocky Creek Park
Apr 26 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Come join us as we assist Rutledge clients enjoy the benefits of equine therapy. We will not be riding, but will be assisting young adults who are undergoing cancer treatments. Whether riding the trails or grooming horses, we need cowgirls there to help.

Patients will book through Rutledge at the direction of their medical advisers.

Apr
27
Sat
Benbrook, TX NEW DATE TBA -RC Clean up day @ Rocky Creek Pk
Apr 27 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

WEATHER pushed the date. Will update the event once we have a new date.
TADRA will be working on cleaning up this trail that we so enjoy using for free.. Please come out & give us a hand.

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
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 – 4:00 pm

One day, only spring tax sale at the Prairie  complexe

Belfair, WA – Go Together to Play Day at Bolender Horse Park @ Bolender Horse Park
May 4 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Park is open 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.  Distance is about 2 hours’ hauling drive from Port Orchard area of SR 16. See Belfair, WA Chapter FB page or contact Chapter Queen Wendy Morrow for details on coordinating time for Cowgirls to go together.

Cost: $25 per horse/per day  + $20 refundable Haul-in Fee per horse. All manure, straw/shavings, trash must be picked up and disposed of before leaving. Staff member will inspect your area and return the haul-in fee when clean.

Open ride – Full use of the Mountain Trail Park and outdoor arena.  Free parking and stalls available.

May
11
Sat
Kings Mountain, NC Obstacle Play Day @ Judi Vogt’s Home
May 11 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Obstacle Play Day at Judi Vogt’s farm located at 105 Tibor Drive, Kings Mountain, NC. Drive all the way to the end of the black top road. You will go through an open iron gate and see the arena, barn and parking on your left. 

This event is from 11:00 – 2:00 and is no charge but donations are appreciated for our charity for 2024. 

Obstacle play days are a great time to expose your horse and maybe you, to things you’ve not experienced. You will go at your own pace and ask for help from your peers at anytime. We are all happy to help! 

We have had a great turnout in the past for play days, so to ensure we have enough parking for everyone, try to carpool if possible. Also, RSVP on the event, as we will keep a list of attendees and may have to limit our numbers. 

May
18
Sat
Estacada, OR – Attending Extreme Trail Sports Obstacle Course and In Hand @ Tamarind Ranch LLC
May 18 @ 7:30 am – 4:00 pm

This is a day event put on by Extreme Trail Sports. Great for those new to the sport. Day rentals for stalls are available and should be reserved when you register but stalls will be paid for the day of the event.

ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:00pm, PST

Saturday Morning: In-Hand event obstacles are completed dismounted. You may be saddled, halters with leads are recommended. All non-riding equines are welcome to compete.

Saturday Afternoon: Obstacle Course is a mounted event in an area/field. A saddle (treeless included) and headstall with reins are required. All riding disciplines are welcome.

There is a variety of terrain throughout the property. The facility has gravel roads throughout. The arena has sand footing. The trails have dirt, mixed gravel, wooded area, and lots of trees.

FEES:

Obstacle Course: $24-$44

In Hand: $24-$44

Continental Breakfast: $5 donation

Lunch: $8 donation for beef chili and chicken enchilada chili with chips and drinks

In addition to the registration fee paid to ETS, a $10 facility fee will be collected the day of the event to support the ranch.

Awards:

1st-6th place Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced

1st-3rd place Junior (age 13-17)

1st-3rd place Youngin’ (age 7-12) and

1st place Newcomer.

7:30-8:45 Arrival check-in; 8:00 Judge Meeting; 9:00 Rider Meeting; 10:00 First riders out on the In Hand Course; LUNCH after you ride-at your convenience; 12-1:15 Rider check-in for Mounted Obstacle Course; Awards; 1:30 Rider Meeting; 2:00 First riders out on Mounted Obstacle Course; Awards.

Farmersville TX @ Round Em Up Cowboy Church Obstacle Course @ Round'Em Up Cowboy Church
May 18 @ 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Come out and participate or support!!!  Multiple age brackets with 80% Payout for the Open!  Sign-up begins at 4:00pm with course competition beginning at 5:00pm.  Contact Linda Deas at #903-335-9141 for more information.

May
27
Mon
Early, Texas. Honoring Veterans with Grave site flags @ Greenleaf Cemetery
May 27 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Early,  Texas

Join us in honoring and remembering Veterans with grave site  flags for Memorial Day

 

May
31
Fri
Benbrook TX – Rutledge Patient Trail Ride @ Rocky Creek Park
May 31 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Come join us as we assist Rutledge clients enjoy the benefits of equine therapy. We will not be riding, but will be assisting young adults who are undergoing cancer treatments. Whether riding the trails or grooming horses, we need cowgirls there to help.

Patients will book through Rutledge at the direction of their medical advisers.

Jun
1
Sat
Estacada, OR -Attending Summer Tack Sale @ Peggy Boyer
Jun 1 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Event by Peggy Boyer and Laura Boileau.

Summer Horse Tack Sale. LOTS of Western and English saddles, tons of bridles, reins, bits, saddle pads, and tons more! Unique vintage tack items too.

Several vendors attending.

LETS GO CHECK IT OUT!! NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU WILL FIND THAT YOU MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO LIVE WITHOUT!!

Jun
4
Tue
Big Spring TX Summer School Kick-off @ Moss Elementary School Campus
Jun 4 @ 10:45 am – 12:45 pm

Come out and join us with the “Western” theme to kick off the start of summer school for the local kids.  We will have our kissing booth along with a couple horses.  Come out and help us get these kids excited.  All Cowgirls are welcome.

Jun
7
Fri
Cottage Grove, Oregon Camping/Obstacle Ride @ Perrydale
Jun 7 @ 10:00 am – Jun 8 @ 12:00 pm

Obstacle Course and trails to go adventure on. Nice and relaxing adventures with challenging trails if you want.

Jun
14
Fri
Poolville, TX Attending Friday Fun Obstacles @ BTCC @ Brazos Trails Cowboy Church
Jun 14 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Let’s have fun with the horses on some obstacles. There will be obstacles set up in the front pasture, arena and warm up pens will be open for riding. The church is going to have 3 Friday night events, 2 practices June and then a timed competition on August 16th that will be a patterned jackpot format. The flyer can be found on Brazos Trails FB page or Poolville Chapter page.

Jun
15
Sat
Ball Ground Ga. Obstacle Challenge: Garland Mountain @ Garland Mountain Hose & Hiking Trails
Jun 15 all-day
Belfair, WA – Go Together to Play Day at Bolender Horse Park @ Bolender Horse Park
Jun 15 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Park is open 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.  Distance is about 2 hours’ hauling drive from Port Orchard area of SR 16. See Belfair, WA Chapter FB page or contact Chapter Queen Wendy Morrow for details on coordinating time for Cowgirls to go together.

Cost: $25 per horse/per day  + $20 refundable Haul-in Fee per horse. All manure, straw/shavings, trash must be picked up and disposed of before leaving. Staff member will inspect your area and return the haul-in fee when clean.

Open ride – Full use of the Mountain Trail Park and outdoor arena.  Free parking and stalls available.

Jul
1
Mon
Newberg, OR – Attending Rascal Rodeo – Molalla, OR @ Molalla Buckaroo Grounds
Jul 1 @ 8:30 am – 1:00 pm

Rascal Rodeo: “Helping those with physical and developmental disabilities discover unknown abilities in a unique, safe and modified rodeo environment.”

 

Come join the Newberg Chapter, we will be volunteering for this amazing event.  Volunteers will receive Rascal Rodeo T-shirts for the event, we should all wear 40SC hats or ?? to represent ourselves as 40SC!!

All the information and registration can be found @

Home

Face Book-Rascal Rodeo

 

Jul
19
Fri
Poolville, TX Attending Friday Fun Obstacles @ BTCC @ Brazos Trails Cowboy Church
Jul 19 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Let’s have fun with the horses on some obstacles. There will be obstacles set up in the front pasture, arena and warm up pens will be open for riding. The church is going to have 3 Friday night events, 2 practices June and then a timed competition on August 16th that will be a patterned jackpot format. The flyer can be found on Brazos Trails FB page or Poolville Chapter page.

Aug
16
Fri
Poolville, TX – Attending Fun Friday Challenge @ BTCC @ Brazos Trails Cowboy Church
Aug 16 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Now that we have gotten some obstacle practice in, let’s see our improvements. This will be a patterned jackpot for time.  3D format, paying 2 places in each division, 75% payout.