Calendar

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Jan
20
Sat
Prineville OR Monthly meeting and Gourd Art craft day @ K bar D Ranch
Jan 20 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Meet from noon to 1:00 for brief business discussion/sack lunch.

1:00-4:oo will be craft time.  Blank gourds will be supplied along with availability of some paints and drilling/cutting/sanding tools.  Do a little research beforehand and come prepared with a design in mind.  Several design books are available to help with ideas.

Feb
11
Sun
Ballground, GA Attending Fascial Freedom & Tack fit clinic @ Jenny Defelice Farm
Feb 11 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Join us for an introduction to myofascial release for you and your equine partner.  Also joining us is Mark Jones to educate us about tack fitting. ,

Feb
24
Sat
Prineville OR Monthly meeting and Hell-hat craft day @ K bar D Ranch
Feb 24 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Regular monthly meeting at noon, bring a sack lunch.

Crafting from 1:00-4:00pm.  HELLHAT day!!!  Start gathering your supplies (helmet, brim, hatband).  It is so much more fun making these if you have a group of crazy cowgirls sharing tips on construction,

Mar
1
Fri
Ball Ground, Ga. Derby Day Poker Rides -Garland Mtn. @ Garland Mountain Horse and Hiking Trails
Mar 1 all-day
Hosted by The Friends of Garland Mountain and The 40 something cowgirls, Ball Ground, Georgia and the Friends of Garland Mountain
Mar
16
Sat
Ball Ground Ga. Monthly Round Up Meet and Greet @ Sidelines Grill Riverstone
Mar 16 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Connect with fellow cowgirls in and around the Ballground, Ga area to hear about upcoming events and rides

Mar
23
Sat
Prineville OR Monthly meeting and craft day @ K bar D Ranch
Mar 23 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Regular monthly meeting/sack lunch noon to 1:00

Tentative craft for the day will be Horseshoe art…..embellish with wire, feathers, beads

Apr
6
Sat
Ball Ground, Ga. Kennesaw Mountain Ride @ Kennsaw Mountain
Apr 6 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Join us for a five mile pony trek around Kolb’s Farm at Kennesaw Mountain to celebrate our April Birthdays (Judy and Cindy)   RSVP to Judy Henson so we know you’re joining.  There is a $5 national park fee for parking to be paid upon arrival (signs available).  Parking lot is

Apr
9
Tue
Ball Ground Ga – Equestrian Book Club Meeting @ member private Residence
Apr 9 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join us to discuss the book “In Search Of Peace: A Prequel to The Horses Know Trilogy.”  We will eat, drink, be merry and discuss the story at our lovely host’s home.  Contact host for more details

Apr
12
Fri
Prineville, OR Grizzly Mountain Endurance and Trail Ride @ Miller Ranch
Apr 12 @ 9:00 am – Apr 13 @ 5:00 pm

Large meadow for parking big rigs.  Trails are mixed high desert, two-track and cow trails with a few sections of volcanic rock. Gentle roling elevation changes.  AERC organized endurance ride (fees are dependent on distance: 25, 55, 75) with a 10 mile introductory trail ride.

Apr
18
Thu
Ball Ground, GA Horse Camping- A H Stevens state park @ AH Stevens State Park
Apr 18 @ 8:30 am – Apr 22 @ 12:15 pm

Join us for our second annual horse camping trip !  You will need to book your own site/cabin and stalls a www.gastateparks.org

 

 

May
18
Sat
Ball Ground Ga Trail ride: Chickamauga National Battlefield @ Chickamauga National Battlefield
May 18 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Contact host for more info.

Jun
15
Sat
Ball Ground Ga. Obstacle Challenge: Garland Mountain @ Garland Mountain Hose & Hiking Trails
Jun 15 all-day
Jun
20
Thu
Ball Ground Ga Extreme Mustang Makeover
Jun 20 – Jun 22 all-day
Jul
23
Tue
Prineville Meet and greet/meeting at the Patio Taphouse @ Patio Taphouse
Jul 23 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Social gathering, guests and public welcome.   Music and adult beverages available.  A great way to cool off after our weeks of unbearably hot weather, chat with our cowgirl sisters, and make plans for when/where our next trails rides will happen.

Jul
30
Tue
Ball Ground, GA Line Dancing and Meeting @ Reformation Brewery Canton Ga
Jul 30 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join us to connect with the cowgirls. We’ll boot, scoot, boogie and discuss upcoming riding opportunities together.

We’ll connect over a pint at 6 then hit the dance floor! Reformation has a few eateries nearby or you can bring something to eat with your beverage.

Aug
9
Fri
Prineville Liberty & Bridleless Clinic @ Wallace Ranch
Aug 9 – Aug 11 all-day

3-day liberty and bridleless clinic provided by Gamilah Unbridled and Modern-Day Horsemanship.  Is is their only clinic on the West Coast this year (were just in Canada and Texas).  If it is too late to sign up with your horse for the 3 days, they do offer auditing for $35/day.

*if you are unfamiliar with Gamilah Unbridled, it was a journey cross country and documnted on FB.  Patrick rode his Arabian mare bridleless (and she was a rock star even in city traffic) to bring awareness to his charity for underprivileged kids…..and kinder treatment for our horses.

Sep
6
Fri
Prineville FIESTA 2024 @ Wasco County Fairgrounds
Sep 6 – Sep 8 all-day

Hosted by Fiesta & Cowboy Gathering, A weekend of ranch style, big loop scored roping, stockhorse competition, dutch oven cooking, and so much more!!

Sep
14
Sat
Prineville Road trip to Cowboy Dinner Tree @ Cowboy Dinner Tree (restaurant)
Sep 14 @ 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm

We have all been wanting to do this for several years and finally decided to set a date.  Dinner is served at 6:00, costs $45 CASH.  We plan to leave Prineville at 4:00 for the 2 hour drive down to Silver Lake.  Looking forward to enjoying the famous food that they serve.

Sep
21
Sat
Prineville Clippity Clop to Snip’em Off @ Cow Camp
Sep 21 – Sep 22 all-day

Annual trail ride fundraiser by Equine Community Resources to provide lost cost gelding assistance.  This event is our most fun ride of the year.  Beautiful/stunning views!!

Saturday is a 10-mile obstacle trail challenge with awesome prizes.  Sunday is an easy fun poker ride with many  more prizes.

BBQ  and raffles available both days.

Oct
4
Fri
Ball Ground Ga. Horse camping Broxton Bridge @ Broxton Bridge Plantation
Oct 4 – Oct 6 all-day

Book your cabin/camping sights at https://sites.google.com/view/bchsc/events

 

Contact host Judy Henson to see how many from our chapter are going.

 

 

Oct
26
Sat
Prineville Halloween Trail/Costume Challlenge @ Deschutes County Sheriff's Posse trail course
Oct 26 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

The public is invited to come play on the posse’s trail course with prizes for the best costume (awarded at NOON).

Divisions:  12 and under, 1-17, and 18+    Top costume in each division wins $50!

Register at the clubhouse as you enter the property and signn a waiver before unloading your horse.  Potable water and restrooms are available, but bring your own chair and food.