Calendar

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Jan
21
Sun
Midlothian, TX: Monthly Ride at 4C @ 4C Stables
Jan 21 @ 9:00 am – 11:45 am

Come ride at 4C, use the arena, obstacle course, round pen etc or just come hang out.

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
12
Mon
Greenville, TX – Open Arena Riding @ Top Rail Cowboy Church @ Top Rail Cowboy Church
Feb 12 @ 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Feb
15
Thu
Wylie, TX Playday Practice Ridin High Cowboy Church @ Ridin High Cowboy Church
Feb 15 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

In preparation for the playday series, come on out and join us for a morning of fun in the arena and practice the barrels and poles and just spend time with other riders and your horse.

A donation to the church is appreciated for your time spent there.

Look forward to seeing you there!!

Feb
17
Sat
Farmersville TX – Arena Fun Day @ Ridin High Cowboy Church Arena @ Ridin High Cowboy Church Arena
Feb 17 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Come on out and share the covered arena for a morning of peaceful, comfortable, riding and training!!  We will be here to help and assist, or just travel the trails in the dirt!!  If you need assistance, do not hesitate to ask.  Casual fun day… bring your preferred drinks and snacks for fellowship after riding!!  Please do not forget to sign Arena Waiver and drop your $20 for Honor System payments!

Feb
18
Sun
Midlothian, TX: Monthly Ride at 4C @ 4C Stables
Feb 18 @ 9:00 am – 11:45 am

Come ride at 4C, use the arena, obstacle course, round pen etc or just come hang out.

McMinnville OR Valentine’s Day, right @ Debbi Dreinser
Feb 18 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

We will be having a delayed Valentine’s Day ride at Debbie Diesner.
Bring your favorite snacks and enjoy after the ride
Wear something red and be surprised

Feb
28
Wed
Wylie, Tx – open arena @ Ridin’ High Cowboy Church @ Ridin High Cowboy Church
Feb 28 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Come out and ride with us at Ridin’ High Cowboy Church! There will be poles and modified barrel pattern set up.

**No fee to ride but a donation is greatly appreciated**

Feb
29
Thu
Wylie, TX Playday Practice Ridin High Cowboy Church @ Ridin High Cowboy Church
Feb 29 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

In preparation for the playday series, come on out and join us for a morning of fun in the arena and practice the barrels and poles and just spend time with other riders and your horse.

A donation to the church is appreciated for your time spent there.

Look forward to seeing you there!!

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
6
Wed
Wylie, Tx – open arena @ Ridin’ High Cowboy Church @ Ridin High Cowboy Church
Mar 6 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Come out and ride with us at Ridin’ High Cowboy Church! There will be poles and modified barrel pattern set up.

**No fee to ride but a donation is greatly appreciated**

Columbia Basin, WA – Movie Night – Shane @ Fairchild Cinemas - Kennewick
Mar 6 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Come Join us to watch a classic 1956 western movie Wednesday Night @ 7:00 pm.  The name of the movie is Shane:

A weary gunfighter in 1880s Wyoming begins to envision a quieter life after befriending a homestead family with a young son who idolizes him, but a smoldering range war forces him to act.

 

 

Westwern Wednesdays. Classic western films playing select Wednesdays at our Southgate theater in Kennewick. All tickets $6.00

Mar
13
Wed
Wylie, Tx – cloverleaf barrel pattern practice @ Ridin’ High Cowboy Church @ Ridin High Cowboy Church
Mar 13 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Come out and ride with us at Ridin’ High Cowboy Church! There will be poles and modified barrel pattern set up.

**No fee to ride but a donation is greatly appreciated**

Mar
14
Thu
Wylie, TX **CANCELED** Playday Practice Ridin High Cowboy Church @ Ridin High Cowboy Church
Mar 14 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

In preparation for the playday series, come on out and join us for a morning of fun in the arena and practice the barrels and poles and just spend time with other riders and your horse.

A donation to the church is appreciated for your time spent there.

Look forward to seeing you there!!

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!!

 

Farmersville TX – Arena Fun Day @ Ridin High Cowboy Church Arena @ Ridin High Cowboy Church Arena
Mar 16 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Come on out and share the covered arena for a morning of peaceful, comfortable, riding and training!!  We will be here to help and assist, or just travel the trails in the dirt!!  If you need assistance, do not hesitate to ask.  Casual fun day… bring your preferred drinks and snacks for fellowship after riding!!  Please do not forget to sign Arena Waiver and drop your $20 for Honor System payments!

Mar
17
Sun
Midlothian, TX: Monthly Ride at 4C @ 4C Stables
Mar 17 @ 9:00 am – 11:45 am

Come ride at 4C, use the arena, obstacle course, round pen etc or just come hang out.

Mar
20
Wed
Wylie, Tx – pole pattern practice @ Ridin High Cowboy Church
Mar 20 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Come out and ride with us at Ridin’ High Cowboy Church! There will be poles and modified barrel pattern set up.

**No fee to ride but a donation is greatly appreciated**

Mar
21
Thu
Benbrook, TX Movie Night @ Hulen Movie Tavern
Mar 21 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

We will be seeing Dune part II at the Hulen Movie Tavern at 6:30ish as of this posting the theater does not have a specific time.  I will update and post on GM when the theater has a scheduled time.  We can get our tickets when we get there.

Mar
25
Mon
Early, Texas Brownwood Lyric Theater, Showdown On The Brazo @ Brownwood Lyric Theatre
Mar 25 @ 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Early Texas ,  Brownwood Lyric Theatre

Showdown On The Brazo

Come join us as we watch our very own  little sister  Callie Jackson , who was an extra in the movie

Outlaw!!!!! Callie plays  a ruff and Tuff Outlaw in a riding gang on her trusty horse named Sadie

Grab some popcorn,  a Dr Pepper and come join us in the beautiful downtown Brownwood lyric theatre

Callie will be taking pictures and autographs after the movie 🍿

 

 

 

 

Mar
27
Wed
Wylie, Tx – play day practice w/ instruction @ Ridin High Cowboy Church
Mar 27 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Come out and ride with us at Ridin’ High Cowboy Church! There will be poles and modified barrel pattern set up.

**No fee to ride but a donation is greatly appreciated**

Mar
28
Thu
Wylie, TX **CANCELED** Playday Practice Ridin High Cowboy Church @ Ridin High Cowboy Church
Mar 28 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

In preparation for the playday series, come on out and join us for a morning of fun in the arena and practice the barrels and poles and just spend time with other riders and your horse.

A donation to the church is appreciated for your time spent there.

Look forward to seeing you there!!

Mar
29
Fri
Benbrook TX – Movie Night @ Clearfork AMC
Mar 29 @ 7:15 pm – 8:15 pm

Everyone buy a ticket and let’s go see “Arthur the King”!

free parking and food and adult beverages available for purchase!

 

Mar
30
Sat
Church Point, LA – Mounted Shooting Practice & Meet and Greet @ V-Cross Arena
Mar 30 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 pm

Join us for a practice Mounted shooting session March 30, 2024 10 am – 2 pm, priced at $20 per person. You can either bring your own blanks or purchase 10 blanks from us for $7.

Afterwards, enjoy a fun filled day with the 40SC moving cattle in the arena and some lively line dancing with Cowgirl Melanie Bourque. Don’t forget to bring your own Berverage.

$15 nightly hookups

$5 stall per day

Big Spring TX Ride at Cowgirl Karlas House @ Cowgirl Karlas House
Mar 30 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Come out and join us at Cowgirl Karlas house… Practice obstacles in the arena, or go for a trail ride, or both… Please bring your favorite beverage…  All are welcome..

Apr
1
Mon
Salem, OR Attending Movie Night @ Stayton Movie Theater
Apr 1 @ 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Come enjoy dinner and a movie with your friends!

Apr
3
Wed
Wylie, Tx – open arena @ Ridin’ High Cowboy Church @ Ridin High Cowboy Church
Apr 3 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Come out and ride with us at Ridin’ High Cowboy Church! There will be poles and modified barrel pattern set up.

**No fee to ride but a donation is greatly appreciated**

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
10
Wed
Wylie, Tx – cloverleaf barrel pattern practice @ Ridin’ High Cowboy Church @ Ridin High Cowboy Church
Apr 10 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Come out and ride with us at Ridin’ High Cowboy Church! There will be poles and modified barrel pattern set up.

**No fee to ride but a donation is greatly appreciated**

Apr
20
Sat
Farmersville TX – Arena Fun Day @ Ridin High Cowboy Church Arena @ Ridin High Cowboy Church Arena
Apr 20 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Come on out and share the covered arena for a morning of peaceful, comfortable, riding and training!!  We will be here to help and assist, or just travel the trails in the dirt!!  If you need assistance, do not hesitate to ask.  Casual fun day… bring your preferred drinks and snacks for fellowship after riding!!  Please do not forget to sign Arena Waiver and drop your $20 for Honor System payments!

Apr
21
Sun
Midlothian, TX: Monthly Ride at 4C @ 4C Stables
Apr 21 @ 9:00 am – 11:45 am

Come ride at 4C, use the arena, obstacle course, round pen etc or just come hang out.

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
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

Abilene, TX- Kentucky Derby Watch Party @ Potosi Live
May 4 @ 4:00 pm

** Moved to Potosi Live due to the storm.

 

Bring your big hats, ladies! We are crashing the Kentucky Derby watch party at the Peacock Patio Bar. They will offer a themed cocktail menu.

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
Farmersville TX – Arena Fun Day @ Ridin High Cowboy Church Arena @ Ridin High Cowboy Church Arena
May 18 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Come on out and share the covered arena for a morning of peaceful, comfortable, riding and training!!  We will be here to help and assist, or just travel the trails in the dirt!!  If you need assistance, do not hesitate to ask.  Casual fun day… bring your preferred drinks and snacks for fellowship after riding!!  Please do not forget to sign Arena Waiver and drop your $20 for Honor System payments!

Benbrook TX – “Ten in Texas” Movie @ TCU Music Center
May 18 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm

This is a special screening of the “Ten in Texas” movie which benefits the National Cowgirl Museum.

For additional information and to purchase tickets, visit http:/

See you there!

May
19
Sun
Midlothian, TX: Monthly Ride at 4C @ 4C Stables
May 19 @ 9:00 am – 11:45 am

Come ride at 4C, use the arena, obstacle course, round pen etc or just come hang out.

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
15
Sat
Farmersville TX – Arena Fun Day @ Ridin High Cowboy Church Arena @ Ridin High Cowboy Church Arena
Jun 15 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Come on out and share the covered arena for a morning of peaceful, comfortable, riding and training!!  We will be here to help and assist, or just travel the trails in the dirt!!  If you need assistance, do not hesitate to ask.  Casual fun day… bring your preferred drinks and snacks for fellowship after riding!!  Please do not forget to sign Arena Waiver and drop your $20 for Honor System payments!

Jun
16
Sun
Midlothian, TX: Monthly Ride at 4C @ 4C Stables
Jun 16 @ 9:00 am – 11:45 am

Come ride at 4C, use the arena, obstacle course, round pen etc or just come hang out.

Jun
28
Fri
Kings Mountain, NC Arena Ride
Jun 28 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Please join us  for a Patriotic Ride to honor those we love who have sacrificed to serve our blessed nation. It will be a short, simple pattern (just over 3 minutes) ridden in an arena, led by a rider carrying an American flag, and recorded on video. A patriotic song that honors our service men and women and acknowledges God, will be added afterwards. The video will then be shared with each participant.
The date is next Friday, June 28, 2024, at a private farm near Waxhaw, NC. Please arrive by 9am and be tacked up and ready to meet in the barn at 930am to review the pattern, which will basically be follow the leader! Then we’ll go to the arena and practice 2 or 3 times and be ready to record at 10am, finishing by 11am, to take advantage of the morning shade on part of the arena.
Current Coggins, proof of up-to-date vaccines, and a signed waiver are required by the farm.
Please message Marcia Wakefield via email at [email protected] if you want to participate and we will share the farm location and other pertinent details such as Astaire. Bring a lunch and we’ll sit in the shade afterwards to eat and visit. Look forward to riding with you!
Jul
2
Tue
Benbrook, TX Movie Night @ Clear fork 8
Jul 2 @ 6:15 pm – 8:15 pm

Come and join us for the new Kevin Costner movie HORIZON.  Should be really good!

Jul
20
Sat
Farmersville TX – Arena Fun Day @ Ridin High Cowboy Church Arena @ Ridin High Cowboy Church Arena
Jul 20 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Come on out and share the covered arena for a morning of peaceful, comfortable, riding and training!!  We will be here to help and assist, or just travel the trails in the dirt!!  If you need assistance, do not hesitate to ask.  Casual fun day… bring your preferred drinks and snacks for fellowship after riding!!  Please do not forget to sign Arena Waiver and drop your $20 for Honor System payments!

Jul
22
Mon
Wylie, TX Open Arena Night @ Bull Creek Cowboy Church
Jul 22 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Come join us for a fun and relaxing evening out at the Bull Creek Cowboy Church outdoor arena from 7:00pm-9:00pm. We can set up barrels, poles, or you can just spend time in the saddle with a relaxing ride as the sun goes down.  The view of the sunset is absolutely amazing out there!  If it is raining, chances are it will be canceled so if in doubt call before you haul.  You can call Christy at the number listed above.

Jul
30
Tue
Abilene, TX- Game Night @ Babe's Place in Potosi
Jul 30 @ 5:30 pm

Come on out for laughs and fun at Game Night hosted by Babe! Please bring a snack to share. Tea and water will be provided as well as a variety of games. Please reach out for the address. See y’all there!

Aug
4
Sun
Early, Texas. Parade Practice and Arena Fun Time @ Rockin Wild Ranch and Arena
Aug 4 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Early, Texas  will be attending the Parade Practice and Arena Fun Time  at the beautiful Rockin Wild Arena

We’ll learn grand entry

Carrying  a flag on horseback

And practice general horsemanship skills

over 25 obstacles to practice

current coggins is required

 

 

Aug
11
Sun
Early, Texas. Arena Practice @ Shannon’s home Arena
Aug 11 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Early, Texas  Arena Practice

Practice arena drills, flags, grand entry , beginner horsemanship , or just come out and ride your horse

it’ll be a fun time at Shannon’s beautiful arena

negative coggins required