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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

 

Jan
26
Fri
McMinnville OR Attending Yamhill Posse Fun Night @ Yamhill County Fairgrounds
Jan 26 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

The Yamhill county sheriff’s posse always puts on a great fun night with barrels and poles and multiple other games

Jan
27
Sat
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
18
Sun
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

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
22
Fri
McMinnville Fund Day Friday @ The By-Pass
Mar 22 @ 6:00 pm – Mar 24 @ 9:00 pm

Dinner at 6:00

Dancing at 7:00

karaoke at 8:00

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
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
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
11
Thu
McMinnville Oregon round up meeting @ Westside Pacific family restaurant
Apr 11 @ 6:00 pm – 6:00 pm

we will be meeting at the old Ferrell restaurant in Oregon now called Westside Pacific family restaurant.
Susie and I tried out the food and it was delicious and reasonably price

come join us for good food awesome friend and a lively meeting

Apr
13
Sat
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
16
Tue
McMinnville OR Cyrus horse camp @ Cyrus horse camp
Apr 16 @ 11:55 pm – Apr 20 @ 12:55 am

no reservations needed first come first serve
Great riding at Cyrus horse camp. No reservations are needed.
Come enjoy some awesome Cowgirls.

Apr
25
Thu
McMinnville OR Sisters Shopping
Apr 25 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am

This is our yearly shopping trip to Sisters

We will be meeting at Cindy Martin’s to car pool at 8:00 SHARP

 

 

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!
May
4
Sat
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

May
7
Tue
McMinnville, Oregon, Mildred Kanipe @ Mildred Knaipe
May 7 @ 11:59 pm – May 10 @ 12:59 am

Reservations are needed
Come join us for some great trails

May
11
Sat
McMinnville Oregon Elijah Bristow day ride @ Elijah Bristow, Elijah Bristow State Park
May 11 @ 12:02 am – 1:02 am

Come, join us for a day ride in Dexter, Oregon at Elijah

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
19
Sun
McMinnville OR Chrystal Riley @ Pheasant Hill
May 19 @ 10:00 am – Jul 19 @ 6:00 pm

This is a day ride bring your own lunch and drink
Boots and the Stirrup at 10 o’clock

May
28
Tue
McMinnville Oregon Sheep Springs @ Sheep Springs
May 28 @ 8:00 am – May 30 @ 9:00 am

Great trails had a fun time with fellow Cowgirl

May
29
Wed
McMinnville Oregon Jacqueline Miller horse camp @ Jacqueline Miller horse camp
May 29 @ 12:09 am – Jun 2 @ 1:09 am

Some great riding over in the Burns area no reservations

McMinnville Oregon camping at Graham corral @ Graham corral
May 29 @ 12:12 am – 1:12 am

First come first serve

Jun
1
Sat
McMinnville OR Attending Teens & Oregon BINGO @ VFW HALL
Jun 1 @ 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Annual bingo night
Teams in Oregon mustangs

Doors open at 5:30 PM games starts at 6:30 PM

fun for the whole family plus silent auctions, live auctions raffle items and a 50-50 raffle

 

Jun
6
Thu
Stanton, TX Roundup @ Torchy's Tacos
Jun 6 @ 6:30 pm

***Rescheduled due to inclement weather***

The monthly meeting of the Stanton, TX chapter will be at Torchy’s tacos in Odessa.  Come enjoy good food and good company.

Jun
9
Sun
McMinnville OR ATTENDING LINCOLN COUNTY POSSE POKER RIDE
Jun 9 @ 9:00 pm – 10:00 pm

This is a great poker ride and the beautiful beaches of Newport Oregon
Tons of prizes come and enjoy

Jun
13
Thu
McMinnville OR Roundup meeting @ Lacey Duncan’s
Jun 13 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Our July meeting will be held at Lacey Duncan’s house in Corvallis
We will be meeting at the home of CINDY MARTIN and carpooling down

This will be a potluck, so bring your favorite dish

Jun
15
Sat
McMinnville OR ATTENDING MULE SKINNERS PRIZE RIDE @ Rebels Riverside
Jun 15 @ 8:30 am – 9:30 am

Trott on over to Riverside Ranch on Saturday, June 15 to join the Mule Skinners club on a 9 mile trail ride filled with scenic water crossings, thick forest, terrain, quick elevation changes as well as natural and man-made obstacles.
Make sure to giddy up back to the barn in time for raffle prize giveaways that begin at 3:30 PM. You won’t wanna miss out on this one

Jun
18
Tue
McMinnville Oregon Santiam horse camp @ Santiam horse camp
Jun 18 @ 12:16 am – Jun 22 @ 1:16 am

Reservations are needed
Great trails come join us for a potluck

Jun
29
Sat
Stanton, TX Attending Give ’em the Gate Mini-Clinic @ Shenandoah Bar M Ranch
Jun 29 @ 9:00 am

Have you always struggled to get your horse to work a gate?  Is your horse seasoned at working a gate, but has gotten impatient or pushy?  Is your horse great at working a gate, but you would like to add a little finesse?  Join this free mini-clinic to add a some swag to your style!

Jul
11
Thu
McMinnville OR Roundup meeting @ Lacey Duncan’s
Jul 11 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Our July meeting will be held at Lacey Duncan’s house in Corvallis
We will be meeting at the home of CINDY MARTIN and carpooling down

This will be a potluck, so bring your favorite dish

Jul
16
Tue
McMinnville Oregon, big Meadows horse camp @ Big Meadows horse camp
Jul 16 @ 8:00 am – Jul 20 @ 8:42 pm

They are now requiring reservations but they do have some first come sites
It’s a very nice cam with lots of trails

come, join us for a potluck

Jul
25
Thu
Stanton, TX Roundup @ The Patio
Jul 25 @ 6:30 pm

This will be our monthly meeting.  Come for updates and help plan future events.

Jul
27
Sat
McMinnville OR Kathy Aaron’s fun day @ Kathy Aaron
Jul 27 @ 9:00 am – Jul 28 @ 12:00 pm

Cathey has a great beach house at Pacific city
She is a great hostess and always has fun games

There will be a potluck on Friday night

Stanton, TX Attending Take the Lead Mini-Clinic @ Shenandoah Bar M Ranch
Jul 27 @ 9:00 am
A clinic for all levels:
– Want to try loping in a controlled environment?
– Want to build your confidence about loping?
– Want to learn your leads and how to pick them up?
– Want to learn how to know which lead you are on without looking?
– Want to learn to help your horse be more balanced at the lope?
– Want to hang out and ride in a relaxed space?
Come out to this FREE mini-clinic!

Aug
8
Thu
McMinnville, Oregon, Todd Lake, Camping @ Todd Lake horse camp
Aug 8 @ 12:21 am – Aug 11 @ 12:36 am

No reservations required
This will be the third time that we’ve tried to go there so hopefully they’ll be no fires in the area

Aug
23
Fri
McMinnville OR isAttending State Fair @ State fairgrounds
Aug 23 @ 12:46 am – Sep 2 @ 1:46 am

Adults 16-64 $10 to get in anyone over 65 and better is only a dollar

Aug
25
Sun
McMinnville, OR Oregon Riley Horse camp @ Riley Horse camp
Aug 25 @ 12:24 am – Aug 29 @ 1:24 am

Reservations needed for Riley Horse camp
This camp has awesome trails in the campground is really nice and well shaded

Come join us for a potluck after a long day ride with some crazy cowgirls

Aug
31
Sat
McMinnville OR attending teens of Oregon Mustang challenge @ Linn County Fairgrounds
Aug 31 @ 9:00 am – Sep 1 @ 5:00 pm

The teams in Oregon Mustangs will be shown on Friday and Saturday with an auction to follow on Sunday

Stanton, TX Attending Take the Lead Free Mini-Clinic Part 2 @ Shenandoah Bar M Ranch
Aug 31 @ 9:00 am
So many people reached out last time and said they were interested that we are bringing it back in August!
A clinic for all levels:
– Want to try loping in a controlled environment?
– Want to build your confidence about loping?
– Want to learn your leads and how to pick them up?
– Want to learn how to know which lead you are on without looking?
– Want to learn to help your horse be more balanced at the lope?
– Want to hang out and ride in a relaxed space?

Come out to this FREE mini-clinic!

Sep
4
Wed
McMinnville, Oregon, whispering Pines @ Whispering Pines horse camp
Sep 4 @ 12:00 am – Sep 8 @ 4:00 pm

This is a first come first serve Camping Area

Who has some great trails

Come join us for a potluck we have some great cooks

Sep
5
Thu
Stanton, TX Roundup @ Taboo
Sep 5 @ 6:30 pm

The monthly meeting of the Stanton, TX chapter will be at Taboo Restaurant in Odessa, TX.  See you there!

Sep
19
Thu
McMinnville OR Round up Meeting @ Cindy Martin
Sep 19 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Come join us for a good food, good friends, and games

Sep
21
Sat
Stanton, TX Attending Horsemanship Clinic with Magen Allen @ Shenandoah Bar M Ranch
Sep 21 @ 9:00 am – Sep 22 @ 2:00 pm

Trainer Magen Allen will be coming to Shenandoah Bar M Ranch for a special 2-day clinic. Magen is a true all-around trainer with a background in everything from ranch, roping, barrels, and reining to western pleasure, English, and jumping. She is a Reserve World Champion with multiple other top 5 placings.

The clinic will be a general horsemanship clinic focusing on the goals of the individual riders. The cost of this 2 day clinic will be $200 or $40 to audit. Space is limited to 15 riders. Hurry to secure your spot with a $100 deposit now!

Space available for over night boarding.

Sep
24
Tue
McMinnVille, Oregon, Sheep Springs camping @ Sheep Springs horse camp
Sep 24 @ 12:30 am – Sep 29 @ 1:30 am

You will need reservations for Sheep Springs, Camping area
Also, you will need to bring Some kind of bee repellent

We usually do a potluck after our day rides with some crazy cowgirls and some great cooks

Oct
3
Thu
McMinnville OR DURANTS OLIVE MILL @ DURANTS Olive Mill
Oct 3 @ 10:30 am – 4:00 pm

we will be meeting at the Lowe’s parking lot in McMinnville at 10:30 AM Then carpool to Durant in Dayton

11 o’clock tour and tasting as well as shopping and wandering

2 o’clock lunch in Dundee

Oct
4
Fri
McMinnville OR ATTENDING The fall market at Margie’s @ Margie’s Farm and garden
Oct 4 @ 10:00 am – Oct 5 @ 3:00 pm

The fall market at Margie‘s is a fun today event featuring over 50 vendors of antiques vintage repurposed and Handcrafted. We also have fall fest type activities to entertain the whole family. Food drinks, shopping, and fun all in one place

Oct
12
Sat
Stanton, TX Attending Old Sorehead Trade Days @ Downtown Stanton
Oct 12 @ 8:00 am – Oct 13 @ 5:00 pm

Old Sorehead Trade Days is upon us!  The streets of downtown Stanton, TX will be open to foot traffic only.  Come out and enjoy live music, entertainment, arts and crafts, antiques, historical tours, trading lot, and delicious food.

Oct
17
Thu
McMinnville OR ROUND UP MEETING @ Pacific family restaurant
Oct 17 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Come join Us for some good food and a meeting with useful information

Oct
19
Sat
McMinnville OR ATTENDING Clackamas County for H tack and bake sale @ Clackamas county fair and event center
Oct 19 @ 8:00 am – 1:30 pm

One dollar admission
five dollars parking

cash only