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Jan
4
Thu
Thermopolis WY Open Riding in the barn @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Jan 4 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Open riding in the barn hosted by Kay Reese.

Jan
5
Fri
Thermopolis WY Obstacle Course @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Jan 5 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Obstacle course, poles, etc. hosted by Laura Patterson.

Jan
7
Sun
Kings Mountain, NC Round Up @ Towne Tavern
Jan 7 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Gathering all members and guests! Let’s meet at Town Tavern at 4:00 for drinks, food, socializing and a short meeting to review our achievements of 2023 and set our goals for 2024.

We will pass the boot for our 2024 charity, which has not been picked yet, so bring your ideas.

Jan
11
Thu
Kings Mountain, NC Day Ride @ Kings Mtn. State Park
Jan 11 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Changed date to Thursday due to rains expected on original date of Tuesday.

Come out for a day ride at KMSP. Meeting at 10:00, ride out by 10:30!

Bring snacks and water, let’s enjoy the day.

Jan
13
Sat
Thermopolis, WY Thermopolis Sorting Series @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Jan 13 @ 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
Thermopolis, WY Thermopolis Sorting Series @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Jan 13 @ 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
Jan
18
Thu
Columbia Basin, WA – January Monthly Chaper Roundup @ Sterlings
Jan 18 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
40SC January Round Up
Time: 05:30pm for social / 6:30 – 7:30 to go over the agenda
Jan
20
Sat
Columbia, Basin WA – Equine Health and Emergency First Aid @ Pasco
Jan 20 all-day

Equine Health & Emergency First Aid

Our most comprehensive, and popular, course! Join us for a one day course covering: what your vet needs to know, conditioning a horse to accept treatment, taking vital signs, dealing with lacerations, punctures, colic, choke, collapse, casting, shock, hoof issues, recognizing pain in the horse and pain source identification, injury prevention and so much more! All attendees receive a certificate of completion and first aid manual.

$159.00

Prerequisite for “Advanced Emergency First Aid”. If you take both courses in combination, the discounted package price is $295 for both courses.

 

Website: https://www.steepridgetrails.com/courses-offered/courses-and-schedule/

Register: Register for a Course (jotform.com)

Kings Mountain, NC Lunch @ Sweet Caroline’s Restaurant
Jan 20 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Meeting for lunch instead of riding due to the cold front bringing us a high of 33!!!!

Meet at Sweet Caroline’s at Noon!!

See you there!

Jan
21
Sun
Columbia Basin, WA – Advanced Equine First Aid @ Pasco
Jan 21 all-day

Advanced Emergency First Aid/ Wilderness Edition or Indoor  Edition

Join us for a one day advanced equine emergency first aid course and learn what to do in the most extreme situations! Covering everything from lacerations to poison, burns to bites, fractures to sucking chest wounds, this course prepares the student to handle the most serious injuries while waiting for the vet. We will also cover horse assessment, conformation, and conditioning for activities.  $159.00

If you take this course in combination with “Equine Health & Emergency First Aid” , the discounted package price is $295 for both courses.

Location: Pasco
Date/Times:  January 21st, 2024 (9am-5pm)

Class: Advanced Equine First Aid
Price: $159 (if paired with another full day class on my schedule a package rate of $295 is applied)

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. 

Rock Springs WY Grub Night @ Los Cabos Mexican Restaurant
Jan 25 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Happy 2024 Cowgirls. Our monthly Grub night will be on January 25, 2024 at Los Cabos Mexican Restaurant on Foothill Blvd. We will be discussing upcoming events, year end awards party, holiday party, slush funds, memberships and much more. Bring a friend and if they join, you get a free dinner. Susan won the basket so she will be bringing the raffle basket this month. Hope to see you there.

Jan
27
Sat
Rock Springs WY Pampurr Yourself Purse Auction @ Holiday Inn Ballroom
Jan 27 @ 4:47 am – 4:30 pm

Attending the 2024 Red Desert Humane Society’s Pampurr Yourself Purse and Jewelry Auction. Saturday, January 27, 2024 at the Holiday Inn Ballroom on Sunset Blvd. Rock Springs WY. Tickets are $50 each. Starts at 4:30 pm.

Rock Springs WY Wild West Outlaws Gymkhana @ SWEC Indoor Arena
Jan 27 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

The 4th gymkhana of the season for Wild West Outlaws Winter series. See flyer for details. Entries start at 9 am. For more information contact Susan Nichols.

Feb
1
Thu
Thermopolis WY Open Riding in the barn @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Feb 1 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Open riding in the barn hosted by Kay Reese.

Feb
2
Fri
Rock Springs WY Grizzlies Hockey Game @ Rock Springs Family Rec Center Ice Arena
Feb 2 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Come out and watch our very own Rock Springs Grizzlies Hockey team play on their home ice. Game will be on Friday, February 2, 2024 at 7 pm a the Rock Springs Family Rec Center Ice Arena, 3900 Sweetwater Drive, Rock Springs WY 82901. Tickets are $10 each. If you go take a selfie and send to Susan to get on the roster.

Feb
4
Sun
Thermopolis WY HSC Barrel Racing @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Feb 4 @ 11:00 am

Time only’s at 11:00 – PeeWee, Open,Youth, Senior.

Feb
7
Wed
Kings Mountain, NC Day Ride @ Woods Ferry
Feb 7 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

TrailHead is easiest found by putting Buck’s Grave Road, Chester, SC in your GPS. You will take Woods Ferry Road to get to Buck’s Grave Rd. This will take you to the gravel road that goes to the trailhead. No restroom nor water at trailhead. 

Located in western Chester County, lies within a beautiful wooded floodplain surrounded by upland pine woods and maturing hardwood forests. Some hills and a few rocky/rooty areas. 

Meet at 10:00, ride out by 10:30. 

Feb
10
Sat
Thermopolis WY Thermopolis Sorting Series @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Feb 10 @ 9:00 am

Enter at 9:00 – Sort at 10:00

Warm heated arena.

Rock Springs WY RMEF Big Game Banquet @ SWEC
Feb 10 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Attending the annual Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Big Game Banquet on February 10, 2024 at the Events Complex. Starts at 5 pm. Raffles, games, dinner.

Feb
11
Sun
Thermopolis WY String Art @ Hot Springs County Fair Building
Feb 11 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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

Columbia Basin, WA Roundup Meeting @ Sterling’s Restaurant- Queensgate
Feb 15 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Howdy!

Join us for our February round up meeting.

social hour begins at 5:30 with meeting starting by 6:30.

We are always looking for new members to join. Come check us out. We would love to have you. 🤠

Columbia Basin, WA – February Monthly Chaper Roundup @ Sterlings
Feb 15 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
40SC February Round Up
Time: 05:30pm for social / 6:30 – 7:30 to go over the agenda
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

 

Rock Springs WY Wyoming Cares Fundraiser @ Eden Saloon
Feb 17 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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.

Feb
23
Fri
Thermopolis WY Dennis Tryan Roping Clinic @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Feb 23 all-day
Feb
24
Sat
Rock Springs WY Wild West Outlaws Gymkhana @ SWEC Indoor Arena
Feb 24 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

the 5th gymkhana of the Wild West Outlaws Winter series. Entries start at 9 am. For more information contact Susan Nichols.

Kings Mountain, NC Clinic @ Shaner Farm
Feb 24 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Grab your branding iron and come on over to Shaner Farm.

Duane Poole, the branding man, will be there to place the brands. Branded horses are less likely to be stolen, plus it looks cool!

Must reserve and pay in advance, deadline is Feb. 9. Contact Joelle directly to be on the list and pay.

Rock Springs WY GR Ducks Unlimited Banquet @ The Island Pavillion
Feb 24 @ 4:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Join us February 24th 2024 at the Green River’s Island Pavilion on Expedition Island
Door’s open at 4:30pm
Ticket’s
Single $70
Couple $110
Greenwing $35
Sponsor $320
Sponsor Couple $360
Corporate Gun Table $1300
We have other table options available to find out what they are:
Contact Marty for details 307.870.2338
New this Year Duck Bucks!!!
Pre- purchase of $120 for $100 used for games and raffles ONLY!
Only available as a pre-event purchase, not available at the Banquet.
(Duck Bucks have no cash value) No Refunds

2024 DU guns of the year!

Columbia Basin, WA – Miss Rodeo WA Coronation
Feb 24 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Feb
25
Sun
Kings Mountain, NC Day Ride @ Kings Mountain State Park
Feb 25 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Kings Mountain State Park   Day Ride Meet at 10:00, ride out by 10:30. $3.00 per horse. 

located on Apple Road (Equestrian TrailHead) 

You can put 1277 Park Road, Blacksburg, SC in your GPS, but remember you are going to Apple Road once you reach Park Road. 

This easy to moderately difficult 30+ mile loop trails begins in Kings Mountain State Park and circles into Kings Mountain National Military Park, the site of a famous Revolutionary War battle. The surface is primarily flat with some rocky areas and some clay spots. A local saddle club takes care to watch over the trails and ensure solid footing on some of the ridge climbs. Shoes or boots recommended.

Feb
27
Tue
Rock Springs WY Monthly Grub Night @ Los Cabos
Feb 27 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Monthly dinner gathering will be at Los Cabos on February 27, 2024 at 6:30 pm. Kari won the basket, so she will bring it to this dinner. We decided to donate a buckle for the Sweetwater Ranch Sort Club, and also for the Wild West Outlaws gymkhana 40 and over age group. Slush fund is $492.00. before the deduction for buckles.

Mar
2
Sat
Rock Springs WY Wild West Outlaws Gymkhana @ SWEC Indoor Arena
Mar 2 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

The 7th and final gymkhana of the winter series will be on March 2, 2024 at the indoor arena in Rock Springs. Entries start at 9 am. For more information contact Susan Nichols.

Thermopolis, WY Sip and Paint Headstall @ VFW
Mar 2 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Sign up online at Heart Mountain Trading Post.

Mar
6
Wed
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
7
Thu
Thermopolis WY Open Riding @ HSC Fairgrounds
Mar 7 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
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

Mar
8
Fri
Rock Springs WY Hautala Family Benefit @ Eagles AERIE 151
Mar 8 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

This is a benefit for Carly and Ben Hautala. Cade pass away on January 21, 2024. We will do a Silent Auction, Dollar Raffles and a food truck. We will begin playing Xtreme Music Bingo starting at 7 PM. Cost of the boards are $10.00 for your 1st and $5.00 for any additional boards per category. Categories will be determined soon. For more information contact Laurie Kolar on Facebook.

Mar
9
Sat
Thermopolis WY Thermopolis Sorting Series @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Mar 9 all-day

Enter at 9:00 – Sort at 10:00.

Warm heated arena.

Columbia Basin, WA – FCSC Annual Tack Swap @ Franklin County Saddle Club
Mar 9 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

FCSC Annual Tack Swap. We will have indoor vendors on two floors of our clubhouse and outside spaces available. More information to follow. Sign ups should be available at the end of December. Mark your calendars!

The FCSC Annual Tack Swap has been set for Saturday, March 9th.  They will be using the same format as last year with both inside and outside spots available to rent.  First space is $25 and extra spaces can be added at $15 each.  This allows for social distancing and was a big help to the success of last year’s event.  For more information contact Jean Lewis at 509-521-8996 or email at [email protected].

Columbia Basin, WA – 20th Annual Equine Education Day @ Center Place Regional Event Center
Mar 9 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Topics include:

  • Answers to Commonly Asked Questions.
  • What to do in an Eye Emergency.
  • Adequan, Legend, Bute, Oh, My!
  • Lameness from a Surgeons Perspective.
  • Reproductive Alphabet Soup.

Door prizes and with lots of important, up-to-date information!

Free admittance for all. You do not need to sign up

Thermopolis, WY Thermopolis Sorting Series @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Mar 9 @ 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
Mar
10
Sun
Thermopolis WY HSC Barrel Racing @ Hot Springs County Fairgrounds
Mar 10 @ 11:00 am

Time Onlys start at 11

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
Kings Mountain, NC Kings Mtn State Park Day Ride @ Kings Mountain State Park
Mar 16 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Kings Mountain State Park   Day Ride Meet at 10:00, ride out by 10:30. $3.00 per horse. 

Located on Apple Road (Equestrian TrailHead) 

You can put 1277 Park Road, Blacksburg, SC in your GPS, but remember you are going to Apple Road once you reach Park Road. 

This easy to moderately difficult 30+ mile loop trails begins in Kings Mountain State Park and circles into Kings Mountain National Military Park, the site of a famous Revolutionary War battle. The surface is primarily flat with some rocky areas and some clay spots. A local saddle club takes care to watch over the trails and ensure solid footing on some of the ridge climbs. Shoes or boots recommended.

Rock Springs, WY Attending Mountain View St. Patrick’s Day Lucky 17 Auction and Dinner @ St, Helens Catholic Church
Mar 16 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

This is the 69th year to hold the annual fundraiser in support of our little parish of St. Helen’s. Lots of great raffle prizes and lots of great auction items. Dinner is Corned Beef and Irish Stew. Come on out! Tickets available at the door. See you there.