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Jan
1
Mon
Roseburg Or New Years Day Ride @ Mildred Kanipe Trail head
Jan 1 @ 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

Bring in the New Year with a ride at Mildred Kanipe. Meeting at the day use trail head .

Jan
3
Wed
Roseburg Or Attending the DCMP meeting @ douglas county fairgrounds
Jan 3 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Cowgirls will be attending the Douglas County Mounted Posse meeting. This is another equestrian group in the area, and we attend so we can also help support their efforts in the horse community here.

Jan
7
Sun
Midland, TX Roundup @ Cotton Patch
Jan 7 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Please join us at the Cotton Patch in Midland for the Midland, TX  Cowgirl’s Roundup monthly meeting.  Sunday @ 6:00 pm

 

Jan
12
Fri
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
20
Sat
Stanton, TX Attending Wooly Winter Open Show @ Texas Tech Equestrian Center
Jan 20 @ 8:00 am

The cowgirls are headed North to Lubbock for the Wooly Winter Open Show at Texas Tech Equestrian Center.  The shows starts with Halter at 8:00, and will likely last until 5:00 p.m. or later, ending with Ranch classes.  Check out the following URL for more information:

https://www.texastechequestrian.com/open-show.html

 

Roseburg Or attending supplement clinic @ Massie veterinary
Jan 20 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Here are the details for the upcoming clinic,
Join Dr. Massie and staff as we share the best practices in equine supplement science. Hosted at our clinic and online via Zoom! $45, dinner included, call 541-636-1191 to register. If you would like to zoom just call to register and we will email you the zoom link!

Jan
21
Sun
Roseburg Or Trail ride @ North Bank @ North Bank Habitat
Jan 21 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Monthly trail ride at the North Bank trail  ..this is the trail head by Glide. We will meet at 11 at the parking lot.

Jan
27
Sat
MIDLAND,TX- RIDE AT JEN’S @ Jen's Ranch
Jan 27 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Let’s get our ride on at Jen’s.  We will meet at no0n, bring something to eat or snack on and something to drink.  There are oil field roads and some could be rocky.  If your horse is barefoot, you will probably want boots for your pony.  The terrain is mostly sand except the roads.  Wonder what kind of critters we might see?m

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
4
Sun
Midland, TX- Monthly Round Up @ Fuoco Italian Cuisine
Feb 4 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

We will gather up, laugh, eat and plan our month.  Bring your ideas for any new events and we will discuss them during the meal.

Feb
7
Wed
Roseburg Or Attending the DCMP meeting @ douglas county fairgrounds
Feb 7 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Cowgirls will be attending the Douglas County Mounted Posse meeting. This is another equestrian group in the area, and we attend so we can also help support their efforts in the horse community here.

Feb
8
Thu
Roseburg Or Attending WE clinic/show @ Oregon horse center
Feb 8 @ 9:00 am – Feb 11 @ 10:00 am

Cowgirls will be attending this event …more details and sign up link below. If you have questions about the event contact them at the Working equitation Oregon Facebook page

 

Come join us for a 1.5 day WE Clinic (come for all or part) taught by Masters Level WE competitor and USAWE Platinum medalist Kimberlee Barker, followed by a two-day WE show at the the Oregon Horse Center’s Prairie Arena , with the option for follow-up private lessons with “S” judge Rebecca Algar in Corvallis, OR on Monday!
Link to online entry form: https://forms.gle/RuncEEs6Ych8NcFH9
Clinic – Feb. 8 – 9
Competition – Feb. 10-11
Individual Sessions with Rebecca Algar – Feb. 12
About our Thursdsay/Friday clinician:
Kimberlee Barker is a Masters Level Working Equitation and USDF Grand Prix Dressage rider, trainer, and competitor. Kimberlee is a recognized Working Equitation Coach in USAWE’s Coaches Network, has earned her USAWE Pewter, Bronze, Silver, and Platinum Medals. Kimberlee is currently only the third person in the U.S. to have earned a Platinum Medal and the first to earn it with the new stricter requirements through USAWE. A graduate with distinction of the USDF “L” Judge Education Program, Kimberlee has earned her USDF Bronze and Silver Medals and has nearly completed her Gold.
Kimberlee is known for taking “non-traditional” dressage horses up the levels, and her most recent dressage partner, RedPrairie Storm (Dales Pony) earned the Reserve Champion placing in the Oregon Dressage Society’s 2021 State Championships in the Training Level Open Division. Kimberlee and her long-term dressage partner Gladheart Black Harris (Morgan) are currently competing at Prix St. Georges and plan to compete at Grand Prix in 2024.
Recognizing that Working Equitation uses dressage principles to create a relaxed, athletic, and obedient horse in both traditional dressage work and in dressage through obstacles, Kimberlee believes that this sport creates the ultimate harmonious relationship with the horse. She enjoys working with all breeds of horses and teaches students from Introductory to Masters in Working Equitation, and Training Level to FEI in Dressage. Kimberlee judges and teaches clinics in both Working Equitation and Dressage and is based in Corvallis, Oregon.
Entry Fees:
Thursday WE Clinic Small Group Obstacle Session (4 or fewer people) 90-minute session on Thursday, followed by open schooling on obstacles once clinic is over (approximately 5 pm) – $150/person
Friday WE Clinic Private Dressage Lesson 30-minute private session on Friday – $75/person
BOTH Small Group Obstacles on Thursday & Private Dressage Lesson on Friday – $200
Stabling for Clinic (from Wednesday at 2 pm – Friday at 1 pm, when we transition to show stabling) – $75 includes 1 bag of shavings
Saturday/Sunday WE Show Entry Fee: $300 (includes 1 bag of shavings, and stabling from Friday 1 pm – Sunday night. If you are not participating in the clinic, please plan to arrive no earlier than 1 pm on Friday (honestly — NO EARLIER — if you arrive prior to 1 pm on Friday, please plan to pay a ‘haul in fee’ to OHC and amuse yourself in the main facility rather than coming to the Prairie Arena). Additional bags of shavings can be purchased on site for $10/bag.
Tack Stall: $100
45-Minute Private Lesson with Rebecca Algar in Corvallis Monday morning, Feb. 12. – $125
(OHC Boarders who do not need stabling can request a $100 discount because they don’t need a stall)
PLEASE DO NOT BRING OUTSIDE SHAVINGS IN — we are charged an extra $35 per stall if any outside shavings are used.
Camping is available on site — please make reservations directly with the Oregon Horse Center if you are planning to camp (we do not handle the camping spot reservations at all).
To compete, riders must be current members of USAWE, and all horses must be recorded with USAWE. If you are participating for schooling only, this requirement is waived.
Judges:
Rebecca Algar, “S”, Florida
Sarah Pinney, “r”, California
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Because of the need to pay in full for the facility and Judge expenses, regardless of weather or medical considerations, no refunds can be issued for this event (no exceptions).
-Julie

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Feb
9
Fri
Midland, TX- Craft Night @ Michelle's Barn
Feb 9 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Some of y’all have been wanting to paint these horseshoes.  We can gather around and do a little crafting and alot of laughing.  If you have any old horseshoes, bring them, if not we will have some there.

Feb
10
Sat
Roseburg Or Kanipe Trail clean up @ Mildred Kanipe Trail head
Feb 10 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Trail clean up at Mildred Kanipe

Brushing and tread work .

Please bring your own gloves. All other tools will be provided

Please RSVP to [email protected]

If you have any questions please contact Elena

Hot Dogs will be provided for lunch at 2 PM please bring any snacks or water for yourself .

Feb
18
Sun
Roseburg Or Trail ride @ North Bank @ North Bank Habitat
Feb 18 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Monthly trail ride at the North Bank trail  ..this is the trail head by Glide. We will meet at 11 at the parking lot.

Feb
22
Thu
Midland, TX-Monthly Lunch With the Girls @ Murray's Restaurant and Deli
Feb 22 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Some days we just need a Cowgirl break in the middle of the week!  Let’s get together for a quick lunch a few laughs.

Feb
25
Sun
Roseburg Or Cattle round up @ Mildred Kanipe Trail head
Feb 25 all-day

We will be helping a cattle rancher move cattle at Mildred Kanipe. Please be ready to ride by 10 AM ..bring a snack and drink.

Roseburg, OR Mildred Kanipe Cow Gather @ Mildred Kanipe Park
Feb 25 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Come help gather the cows at Mildred Kanipe Park. Sam Campbell will be there to help organize the gather. Boots in the stirrup at 10am, so arrive early to tack up and warm up your horse if needed. A trail ride after for those that would like to participate.

Roseburg Or Round up @ Backen Arena
Feb 25 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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
3
Sun
Midland, TX – Round-Up @ Rustic Cafe
Mar 3 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Let’s gather up and see what great ideas we can come up with to plan some rides and / or activities for the month.

Mar
6
Wed
Roseburg Or Attending the DCMP meeting @ douglas county fairgrounds
Mar 6 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Cowgirls will be attending the Douglas County Mounted Posse meeting. This is another equestrian group in the area, and we attend so we can also help support their efforts in the horse community here.

Mar
9
Sat
Roseburg Or Attending DCMP horse show. @ douglas county fairgrounds
Mar 9 all-day

Series of 3 shows put on by the Douglas County Posse. Showmanship, English and Western classes. Buckles awarded to the series champions. Check the Douglas County Mounted Posse Facebook page for more details .

Showmanship Lead-line
Showmanship 13 & Under
Showmanship 14-17
Showmanship 18-39
Showmanship 40 & Over
West/Eng Pleasure Lead-line
West/Eng trail Lead-line
Walk Trot Western 13 & Under
Western Pleasure 13 & Under
Western Equitation 13 & Under
Walk Trot Western 14-17
Western Pleasure 14-17
Western Equitation 14-17
Walk Trot Western 18-39
Western Pleasure 18-39
Western Equitation 18-39
Walk Trot Western 40 & Over
Western Pleasure 40 & Over
Western Equitation 40 & Over
Walk Trot English 13 & Under
English Pleasure 13 & Under
English Equitation 13 & Under
Walk Trot English 14-17
English Pleasure 14-17
English Equitation 14-17
Walk Trot English 18-39
English Pleasure 18-39
English Equitation 18-39
Walk Trot English 40 & Over
English pleasure 40 & Over
English Equitation 40 & Over
Lead-line games TBA
Lead-line games TBA
13 & Under games TBA
13 & Under games TBA
14-17 games TBA
14-17 games TBA
18-39 games TBA
18-39 games TBA
40 & Over games TBA
40 & Over games TBA

 

Location: Douglas County Fairgrounds

Judge to be announced
Check in begins at 8am
Show begins at 9am
Food will be available in the kitchen with donation
All pleasure classes will be judged as rail classes
All equitation classes will have a pattern
All riders 17 and under must wear an approved helmet for riding classes
18 and under may not show or handle stallions
Out of control horses will be asked to leave
Show clothes not required, neat turnout encouraged, boots or shoes with a heel required, no tennis shoes
Mechanical hackamores/gag bits are permitted in gaming classes only
Training aids ( Running/German martingales) are allowed
Show management has the authority to combine or cancel classes
Walk trot classes will count towards highpoint
Questions call or text Hannah Simmons 541-315-6374

Name:__________________ Age: _____ Contestant # _____ Date:________

Horse Name:__________________ Signature: _________________________

(Parent/Guardian if not over 18)

In consideration of my entry for this event, I hereby release the Douglas County Mounted Posse, DC Fairgrounds, and any person helping with this event from liability claims that may arise from or during my participation in this event. I assume all risks, including negligence of any other party that are in any way related to my participation in this event. I know this is an equine event and assume all risks. Presentation of this release shall be acceptance of this release.

Mar
15
Fri
Roseburg Or Round Up @ Backen Classroom
Mar 15 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join us for our monthly round up …we will be discussing upcoming fun events we have planned! We also share ideas and updates . Hoping to take a new group photo for our Facebook page .

Mar
16
Sat
Roseburg Or Spring Horse tack sale @ Backen Arena
Mar 16 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

◦Saturday March 16th 9AM -3PM

◦Backen Arena

◦240 Big Bend Rd Roseburg Or

◦Bring your new/used tack, riding attire or horse related crafts to sell

◦A 10×10 indoor booth space is $15 and a 20×20 indoor booth space is $20

◦Please bring your own table and/or display pieces

◦Reserve your booth with Lisa Routh (360)518-0869 or [email protected]

Concessions will be available.

Mar
17
Sun
Roseburg Or Trail ride @ North Bank @ North Bank Habitat
Mar 17 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Monthly trail ride at the North Bank trail  ..this is the trail head by Glide. We will meet at 11 at the parking lot.

Mar
23
Sat
Midland,Tx.-Bake Sale @ Tractor Supply
Mar 23 @ 8:30 am – 12:30 pm

The cowgirl annual bake sale to raise money for our t-shirt sale for Autism Awareness.  There will be lots of goodies and maybe even a few non food items.  Come out and support us, supporting a special cause.

Roseburg Or Attending trail work party @ Mildred Kanipe Trail head
Mar 23 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

We will be attending the OET Roseburg chapter work party to clean the trails

Mar
28
Thu
Stanton, TX Roundup @ Fat Birds
Mar 28 @ 6:30 pm

The monthly roundup of the Stanton, TX chapter will be at Fat Birds in Midland, TX.

Apr
3
Wed
Roseburg Or Attending the DCMP meeting @ douglas county fairgrounds
Apr 3 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Cowgirls will be attending the Douglas County Mounted Posse meeting. This is another equestrian group in the area, and we attend so we can also help support their efforts in the horse community here.

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
Midland, Tx- Broken Horn Sorting @ Broken Horn Arena
Apr 6 – Apr 7 all-day

Get ready to chase some cows in Midland!  Time and entry will be determined, but save the date.  The venue will be the Broken Horn in Midland.

Apr
13
Sat
Roseburg Or Attending DCMP horse show. @ douglas county fairgrounds
Apr 13 all-day

Series of 3 shows put on by the Douglas County Posse. Showmanship, English and Western classes. Buckles awarded to the series champions. Check the Douglas County Mounted Posse Facebook page for more details .

Showmanship Lead-line
Showmanship 13 & Under
Showmanship 14-17
Showmanship 18-39
Showmanship 40 & Over
West/Eng Pleasure Lead-line
West/Eng trail Lead-line
Walk Trot Western 13 & Under
Western Pleasure 13 & Under
Western Equitation 13 & Under
Walk Trot Western 14-17
Western Pleasure 14-17
Western Equitation 14-17
Walk Trot Western 18-39
Western Pleasure 18-39
Western Equitation 18-39
Walk Trot Western 40 & Over
Western Pleasure 40 & Over
Western Equitation 40 & Over
Walk Trot English 13 & Under
English Pleasure 13 & Under
English Equitation 13 & Under
Walk Trot English 14-17
English Pleasure 14-17
English Equitation 14-17
Walk Trot English 18-39
English Pleasure 18-39
English Equitation 18-39
Walk Trot English 40 & Over
English pleasure 40 & Over
English Equitation 40 & Over
Lead-line games TBA
Lead-line games TBA
13 & Under games TBA
13 & Under games TBA
14-17 games TBA
14-17 games TBA
18-39 games TBA
18-39 games TBA
40 & Over games TBA
40 & Over games TBA

 

Location: Douglas County Fairgrounds

Judge to be announced
Check in begins at 8am
Show begins at 9am
Food will be available in the kitchen with donation
All pleasure classes will be judged as rail classes
All equitation classes will have a pattern
All riders 17 and under must wear an approved helmet for riding classes
18 and under may not show or handle stallions
Out of control horses will be asked to leave
Show clothes not required, neat turnout encouraged, boots or shoes with a heel required, no tennis shoes
Mechanical hackamores/gag bits are permitted in gaming classes only
Training aids ( Running/German martingales) are allowed
Show management has the authority to combine or cancel classes
Walk trot classes will count towards highpoint
Questions call or text Hannah Simmons 541-315-6374

Name:__________________ Age: _____ Contestant # _____ Date:________

Horse Name:__________________ Signature: _________________________

(Parent/Guardian if not over 18)

In consideration of my entry for this event, I hereby release the Douglas County Mounted Posse, DC Fairgrounds, and any person helping with this event from liability claims that may arise from or during my participation in this event. I assume all risks, including negligence of any other party that are in any way related to my participation in this event. I know this is an equine event and assume all risks. Presentation of this release shall be acceptance of this release.

Stanton, TX Attending Old Sorehead Trade Days
Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – Apr 14 @ 5:00 pm

The Old Sorehead Trade Days is an opportunity to shop dozens of local vendors.

Apr
21
Sun
Roseburg Or Trail ride @ North Bank @ North Bank Habitat
Apr 21 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Monthly trail ride at the North Bank trail  ..this is the trail head by Glide. We will meet at 11 at the parking lot.

Apr
25
Thu
Stanton, TX Meet and Greet @ Fair to Midland
Apr 25 @ 6:30 pm
Are you curious about the 40 Something Cowgirls? Come out and meet our members! Find out about fun upcoming events or suggest your own event! We hope to see you there!
Apr
26
Fri
Roseburg Or Bill Richey clinic @ Fair Oaks Stable
Apr 26 – Apr 29 all-day

April 27-29 Friday, Saturday and Sunday

We will be having an awesome desensitizing clinic featuring Bill Richey, visit the link below to find out more about his background and website. Here is some of his bio :

Bill Richey, the founder and CEO of National Mounted Police Services is a POST certified mounted police instructor. He was instrumental in creating the mounted units for the city of Duluth, also in Forsyth and Gilmer Counties (Georgia) and training their officers and horses. He worked with Atlanta Police Mounted Unit in preparation for the 1996 Olympics and was also involved in reorganizing the unit. He was the chief instructor for Mobile Mounted Police Mardi Gras School. Mr. Richey has participated in and won or placed in every national mounted police competition he has entered. He has over 40 years’ experience as a mounted police officer or mounted police trainer, and almost as many as civilian trainer/ instructor. He has spent countless hours training officers and civilians from all over North America, the Middle east and South America, as well as their mounts, to perform safely and professionally, from the trail, to the movies, to the show ring and to Mardi Gras.

 

He will be teaching us how to protect ourselves when out on the trails from creepy hikers to out of control dogs! The clinic will have many obstacles that you would not normally see but once your horse builds his confidence in this course, your horse will learn to process obstacles and challenges. This will be a nice small group, so we get lots of time to work with our horses.

The $395 includes a dry camp spot, stall and the informational clinic with obstacles.

A deposit of 197.50 is due by Jan 15th to secure your spot.

Auditing is available for $20 bring a chair since there is no seating available around the arena.

 

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May
1
Wed
Roseburg Or Attending the DCMP meeting @ douglas county fairgrounds
May 1 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Cowgirls will be attending the Douglas County Mounted Posse meeting. This is another equestrian group in the area, and we attend so we can also help support their efforts in the horse community here.

May
4
Sat
Roseburg Or Attneding DCMP Horse show @ douglas county fairgrounds
May 4 all-day

Great show that has a little bit of everything from games to showmanship . Starts at 9 Am . If you don’t want to show but would like to help out we are always in need of volunteers to help . More details can be found on the Douglas County Mounted posse facebook page .

Roseburg Or Cowgirls attending the OHA convention. @ Seven Feathers casino
May 4 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

We will be attending this convention held at 7 Feathers casino in Canyonville . For more information and to purchase tickets see below

Order tickets: • PO Box 1706, Medford, OR 97501• (541) 772-7313 https://oregonhunters.org/2024-oha-state-convention

May
6
Mon
Midland, TX. Round-Up @ Dickey's BBQ
May 6 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Let’s get together, eat and visit and plan some rides!  Bring your ideas, plans and date book (for most of us that is our phone).

May
11
Sat
Stanton, TX attending Shenandoah Bar M Ranch Open House @ Shenandoah Bar M Ranch
May 11 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Shenandoah Bar M Ranch welcomes the cowgirls to visit the Ranch during the Shenandoah Bar M open house event.

Beginning at 9:00 a.m., the public is invited to tour the facility during which time a light breakfast will be provided.  Tours of the property will be given.  We will ride at 12:00.  As a group, we can decide whether to do an arena ride, obstacle course, trail ride, or all three!

May
18
Sat
Midland, TX.-Attending Sorting Clinic @ Curtis Benninghoff
May 18 all-day

Clinic with Lucious Fleeks

We will start at 10am, then take a break and will then have a Round Robin.  Will need 14 for the clinic to make

Midland,TX-Day Work at Queen Jen’s @ Queen Jen's Ranch
May 18 @ 7:00 am – 4:00 pm

Come out as Queen Jen gets some free “labor” out of us.  We will gather the cattle and work them this day. Make sure you bring something to drink and maybe a snack or two.

Midland, TX-Dinner after works
May 18 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

After “working” the cows, we will need something to eat and probably drink!

May
19
Sun
Roseburg Or Trail ride @ North Bank @ North Bank Habitat
May 19 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Monthly trail ride at the North Bank trail  ..this is the trail head by Glide. We will meet at 11 at the parking lot.

May
24
Fri
Midland,TX Attending Barbados Cookoff @ Dub Day Arena, Rankin, Texas
May 24 – May 26 all-day

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May
27
Mon
Roseburg Or Attending DCMP Poker ride @ Mildred Kanipe Trail head
May 27 @ 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Cowgirls attending the DCMP poker ride . First rider out at 9 AM last hand out at 12 PM

$20 for 5 hands or $5 per hand

Meeting at the Day use equestrian trailhead

For more details you can contact Erica Astry 541-784-7959

Jun
3
Mon
Midland, TX-Round Up @ Garely's Restaurante Mexicano
Jun 3 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Let’s gather, visit, and plan our next events!  I have a challenge for everyone, bring a visitor!  Try and find a friend that you think might like to become a member of the funest bunch around!

Jun
5
Wed
Roseburg Or Attending the DCMP meeting @ douglas county fairgrounds
Jun 5 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Cowgirls will be attending the Douglas County Mounted Posse meeting. This is another equestrian group in the area, and we attend so we can also help support their efforts in the horse community here.