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We’re going to see the eclipse! Best spot in US for viewing. Come camp, ride, and enjoy . There are cabins, rooms, campsites available. primitive camping. Showers, water available. Call campground for reservations.
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 $5 national park fee for parking to be paid upon arrival (signs available). Parking lot is
Join us to discuss the book “In Search Of Peace: A Prequel to The Horses Know Trilogy.” We will eat, drink, be merry and discuss the story at our lovely host’s home. Contact host for more details
Come join the Laurens Club memorial for Mr Shull, spring ride. Primitive camping, generators allowed. Steak dinner on Saturday night with entertainment. Sandy road trails mostly. Come as Elizabeth Bigham’s guest for 25$. Please contact Libby (864) 9081717 before April 5th to reserve dinner. We’ll have a chili cook off Friday night. T shirts available to buy at camp. Pens or high lines for horses. Negative coggins required.
Join us for our second annual horse camping trip ! You will need to book your own site/cabin and stalls a www.gastateparks.org
Come on out and join us for some yummy food and great conversation. This is the time to plan some great summer fun with our ponies!
Raffle prize drawing: tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5.
Hope to see ya there!!
Join the BCHSC group for guided trail rides, BBQ dinner Saturday, and breakfast Sunday morning. Lets support this wonderful group that keeps our trails clear and safe!
This one day clinic will be headed up by Martha Peddicord at JandA Stables in Donalds SC. She will go over how different bits work in horses mouth, choosing the best bit for you and your horse, how to balance your saddle to improve your comfort and safety. Guarantee your spot by paying in advance-call Eileen Hofstatter 864-378-1597 $45.00. No horses. Bring lunch and a chair.
Let’s ride in beautiful NC. South Mountain Park has it all. you must reserve a horse stall separately in order to stay in equestrian camp. They have bedding, water, electric. showers. Miles of trails. Negative coggins required. Shoes or boots recommended. We’ll be meeting up with other chapter cowgirls too.
IF you have never seen old-time plowing down with horses or mules, OR even if you have, you DON’T want to miss this:
The Farm Fest & Plowing Competition is the largest plowing competition on the West Coast, with 20+ teams of draft horses and mules.
See demos and meet the teamsters. Join for a day of old-time farming fun at this year’s event with Pioneer Kids’ activities, tours of the museum and 1880’s Hutchcroft School, old-time music, food and more!
Admission is $8 for adults and free for kids under 12.
This event is put on by the Yamhill County Historical Society-Yamhill Valley Heritage Center.
Lets get together and make some new plans ! Great BBq! Buy your own dinner. Meet at 630pm.
It’s time to get together for some yummy food and GREAT Sisterhood!!!
Put on your thinking caps and lets talk about the adventures we would like to have with our ponies, or even maybe some without them.
There will be a raffle drawing sometime during the meeting; tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. Ya never know what you have the chance to win. Bring a “new” friend and get a free raffle ticket.
Hope to see ya there!!
This is a day event put on by Extreme Trail Sports. Great for those new to the sport. Day rentals for stalls are available and should be reserved when you register but stalls will be paid for the day of the event.
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:00pm, PST
Saturday Morning: In-Hand event obstacles are completed dismounted. You may be saddled, halters with leads are recommended. All non-riding equines are welcome to compete.
Saturday Afternoon: Obstacle Course is a mounted event in an area/field. A saddle (treeless included) and headstall with reins are required. All riding disciplines are welcome.
There is a variety of terrain throughout the property. The facility has gravel roads throughout. The arena has sand footing. The trails have dirt, mixed gravel, wooded area, and lots of trees.
FEES:
Obstacle Course: $24-$44
In Hand: $24-$44
Continental Breakfast: $5 donation
Lunch: $8 donation for beef chili and chicken enchilada chili with chips and drinks
In addition to the registration fee paid to ETS, a $10 facility fee will be collected the day of the event to support the ranch.
Awards:
1st-6th place Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced
1st-3rd place Junior (age 13-17)
1st-3rd place Youngin’ (age 7-12) and
1st place Newcomer.
7:30-8:45 Arrival check-in; 8:00 Judge Meeting; 9:00 Rider Meeting; 10:00 First riders out on the In Hand Course; LUNCH after you ride-at your convenience; 12-1:15 Rider check-in for Mounted Obstacle Course; Awards; 1:30 Rider Meeting; 2:00 First riders out on Mounted Obstacle Course; Awards.
Contact host for more info.
Let’s get together and camp and ride at AH Stevens in Crawfordville, Georgia. Full hookup sites and horse stalls. Get reservations online. Negative coggins required. 1 800 864-7275 for reservations.
Let’s get together at Milo McIver State Park and ride the trails. Plan to meet at the park at 11:00.
Day use fee is $5, unless you have a State Park Pass. Feel free to pack a lunch and we can eat and visit before heading back home.
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!
Let’s meet up and ride the trails. Plan to meet at the park at 12:00.
Day use fee is $5, unless you have an annual park pass.
Feel free to pack a lunch and we can eat and visit before heading home.
HOPE TO SEE YA THERE!!
Join us for a fundraiser trail ride with our partners BCHSC. We’ll ride from Fell hunt camp to Parsons Mountain recreation area. Lunch will be served by the lake . Saxons food truck will serve lunch. Ride out at 10am. Proceeds are going to restore the hitching rails at the lake.
LET’S GATHER AND VISIT AND HAVE BREAKFAST!! MEET AT THE OLD MILL SALOON AT 8 am.
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!!
Taco Bar Poluck at Lisa S’s house. Members have signed up to bring food items. If you have not signed up for an items, please feel free to message Dawn for more info. Please ask for address if you dont already know how to get there.
We are making Helhats so bring your helmet, straw cowboy hat that can be cut apart, and your creative ideas.
Hope to see ya there!
This is an event sponsored by Territorial Riders Oregon City Chapter of Backcountry Horsemen of Oregon.
Bring your digital camera or smart phone and find BIG FOOT!! Compete as an individual or teams of 2-3.
Riders out 9am-11am. The ride route is 2-2 1/2 hrs long. Finish by 2pm. Intervals are intended to control congestion on the trail and prevent a disclosure of a “Big Foot” find. You are in competition with those in front and behind you. There are 3 ways to win. You will be given a raffle ticket at registration AND you will receive one Poker Chip Draw Card included with your registration. You may purchase up to 3 more hands for $5 each.
Riders must return no later than 2pm to turn in their results. Prizes are awarded after 2pm.
Shoes are recommended for horses. Children are encouraged to wear helmets and dogs must be on a leash. (one player per horse).
For lunch, enjoy Brats and Sauerkraut, baked beans, potato and other side salads along with the necessary condiments. Ice water and pink lemonade are provided as well.
Entry Fee: $40 per rider; children 12 and under $20. Cash or Check. Extra Poker Chip hands (maximum 3 extra) $5 each.
Prizes are awarded to individuals or teams with the most points in the hunt, for First, Second, and Third place. Judges decisions are final. There will also be poker chip draws for other wonderful prizes as well as raffle ticket prizes for the 3rd chance drawing if you dont win in the first 2 categories, you may still win a prize.
Questions:
Contact: Rebecca Duren 503-688-8179 [email protected]
or Tim Lagasse 503-314-7712
The weather should be good and hot, time for a dip in a pool. Bring a favorite snack and beverage Rhonda is making lunch. Please contact Rhonda if you plan to attend. We will have a brief meeting and prospective members are welcome.
Clackamas County Sheriff’s Posse Annual Raffle Ride – July 14th.
First riders out at 9am ; Last riders out at 11am.
Grand Prize is $200
Additional prizes -Must be present to win.
Cost $30 per rider, kids under 10yrs is $10 (includes ride, one raffle ticket, and lunch)
There is a new parking area this year, just down the road from last year’s location. “We have updated the ride so you will not have to ride on logging roads and will stay in beautiful forest and fields.”
No smoking, No alcohol, No stallions, foals, or dogs.
Horse shoes are highly recommended.
RSVP is preferred: [email protected] or 503-780-4622
Let’s cool off during the hottest month of the year! Give the horses a break. Swim, tube, and have lunch at cowgirl Donna Mayeur’s home in Seneca SC Lake Keowee. Bring your favorite dish, a towel, and bathing suit.
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.
The Estacada chapter is attending the ETS Weekend EVENT. Check it out. Let’s fill ‘er up!!
ABOUT THE VENUE: Tamarind Ranch is a 25 acre property that hosts a sand round pen, 72×31 covered area with excellent footing. 15 acres of forested trails are available for trail rides and walks. Self contained/dry camping is allowed. Personal portable corrals are acceptable and can be set up near your campsites. We offer boarding that includes 5 stalls and 5 paddocks and 1 medical bay stall and pasture board. In addition to the registration fee paid to ETS a $10 facility fee will be collected the day of the event to support the ranch.
EVENT DETAILS: This 2 day event challenge will consist of 3 events: In hand, Obstacle Trail, and Trail Challenge.
Rentals for stalls and dry camping are available and should be reserved when you register. 5- 12×12 stalls, 5- 12×18 paddocks (not covered). 15 dry camping spots. Personal portable corrals are acceptable and can be set up near your campsites.
SCHEDULE: FRIDAY: Gates open on Friday 3:00-8:00pm.; 1:00pm Early arrival check in for camping set up; 6:00pm Pizza & salad dinner will be available. SATURDAY: 7-8:30am NEW ARRIVAL CHECK IN; 9am Rider Meeting. SUNDAY: 7-8:30am NEW ARRIVAL CHECK IN; 9am Rider Meeting.
SATURDAY MORNING: In hand: the event obstacles are completed dismounted. You may be saddled, halters with leads are recommended. All non-riding equines are welcome and encouraged to compete! With at least 8 obstacles in the event.
SATURDAY AFTERNOON: Obstacle Trail: Any combination of pasture, arena, and trail (2-4 miles) with at least 8 obstacles. Multiple horses per rider may be allowed at host discretion. Please verify with the Event Manager to see if their schedule will allow for multiple horses.
SUNDAY MORNING: Trail Challenge- A relaxing trail ride with judged obstacles placed in camp and on trail. Ride at a leisurely pace with friends and family. Enjoy the sites as you improve your horsemanship skills. With at least 6 or more obstacles along the trail. One horse and rider per event. This event will take place at Jamestown/Three Beats Farm across the street from Tamarind Ranch.
THE TERRAIN: There is a variety of terrain throughout the property.
Facility: Gavel roads throughout the property and entrance
Arena: Sand footing
Trails: Dirt, mixed gravel, wooded area, lots of trees
MEALS: Continental Breakfast $5 donation accepted for breakfast goodies; Lunch: $10 donation accepted for Beef chili and Chicken Enchilada Chili with chips and drinks; Friday Dinner: $10 donation accepted for Pizza & Salad with drink
AWARDS: Ribbons For: 1st-6th place Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced; 1st-3rd place Junior (age13-17); 1st-3rd place Youngin’ (age 7-12); 1st place Newcomer!
ADDITIONAL FEES: Payment for amenities reserved at the time of online registration are due DAY OF and are NOT collected at the time of online registration. This includes: stalls, paddocks (not covered), meals, and dry camping.
FEES:
Sat: In hand= $24-$44; Obstacle Trail= $27.50-$51; Sun: Trail Challenge= $31-$58
Friday dinner: $10; Saturday Continental: $5; Saturday Lunch: $10
12×12 stall with paddock: $25; 12×18 arena paddock (not covered): $15; 12×12 arena stall: $25
Ranch Fee: $10
Per night dry camping: $20
On-line registration closes Wednesday, July 31, 7:00pm
go to: equinetrailsports.com and choose the events option to find the event to register
contact: [email protected]; 559-696-4165
Bring your digital camera or smart phone and find the top surveyed answers to questions to chose from along the trail. Compete as an individual.
Riders out at 9-11 am. Riders will leave in intervals and Ride route is 2 -2 1/2 hours long. Finish by 2pm. Intervals intended to control congestion on the trails.
Riders must return to later than 2pm to turn in their results. Prizes awarded after 2pm.
Bring your lunch; lemonade, water and treats provided.
Shoes for horses are recommended. Children are encouraged to wear helmets and dogs must be on a leash.
Entry Fees: $30 per rider; under 12 years of age $10. cash or check. Day use park parking fee is $5; or purchase an annual permit. *Join OET at this event with the purchase of a single or family membership and recieve one free entry to this event. (Memberships will include 2025; annual memberships are: single $30, family $35).
Prizes Awarded: For individuals with the most points awarded in the Survey, for First, Second, and Third Place. Judges decisions are final. There will also be raffle prizes. Each entrant receives a raffle ticket for this drawing.
Questions? Contact:
Rebecca Duren – 503-688-8179 – [email protected] Tonya Wilson – 541-609-0508 – [email protected] Linda Rutherford – 503-504-5083 – cloudylindy@hotmail.com
Let’s get together and swim at Angela Rey’s house in Belton. This will be a roundup meeting to plan our fall fling, so members please come! BYOB, bring swimsuits, towels, sunscreen and snacks. Let’s cool off! If you know of any prospective members bring them over!
Come join us for an evening of brainstorming, dinner, and friendly chat. Be sure to bring your cash for a raffle drawing. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5.
It’s NEVER to late to brainstorm fun ideas to do! Bring a friend. The more the merrier!!
The event does take place on Saturday with an In-Hand event obstacles.
Sunday: Trail Challenge- A relaxing trail ride with judged obstacles placed along 5 miles of trail. Ride at a leisurely pace with friends and family. Enjoy the sights as you improve your horsemanship skills. With 6 obstacles along the trail. One horse and rider per event. This event with take place at Jamestown/Three Beat Farms across the street from Tamarind Ranch. Registration and Riders meeting will take place at Tamarind Ranch. Traffic Control with escort riders across the street.
Registration fees are $31-$58. Please visit equinetrailsports.com for more info.
For more info, contact:
Tamara Glover; 559-696-4165; www.equinetrailsports.com
Stayin Alive concert, a tribute to the Bee Gees featuring the Tribute Band capturing the excitement of live performance and subtleties of the human voice. Check Vivid Seats for availablity. Please let Libby Bigham know if you attend the concert.
Come join us for dinner and a time to discuss upcoming events. This meeting will be a great time to brainstorm the Harvest Obstacle Course fundraiser we would like to have. Please come with your thinking hats on. Bring along other ideas of things you would like to do as a group! Remember, it can be anything–doesn’t have to include the horses.
Also, ya might want to bring cash for the raffle drawing. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5.
Hope to see ya there!!
Trail challenge entry begins at 6:30 pm in the FARM Center Arena. Classes for everyone. Lead line, Youth (under 16), Adult. Let’s show them our cowgirl skills!
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.
Come join us for dinner and a time to discuss upcoming events. We need to wrap up final thoughts for the Harvest Obstacle Course fundraiser. This is gonna be such a fun event. Please come with your thinking hats on. Bring along other ideas of things you would like to do as a group! Remember, it can be anything–doesn’t have to include the horses.
Also, ya might want to bring cash for the raffle drawing. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5.
Hope to see ya there!!
Yee haw its fall fling time! We have the entire campground reserved for our fling. 17 sites with electric. Plenty of room for primitive camping. We’ll ride out at 10 on Saturday. Potluck dinner /meeting games Saturday night by campfire. Let’s ride and party! Bring prospects too! Negative coggins required.
Let’s roll to the concert in Charlotte NC JELLY ROLL! Cowgirls gonna rock it out! Tickets vary , purchase online.
7th annual round up cattle drive. Join the drive or just watch. Bring your own horse, bring your own camping equipment . primitive camping. Some meals provided. Rodeo Saturday night. Check the website for details to register and itinerary.
Tickets are limited. Friday requires a VIP ticket. $15.00 Fri. $8.00 Sat and Sun. This is a celebration of everything holiday, hand crafted, and vintage. 200 booths. Local food and drink trucks with savory treats. Live entertainment , speakers, artists and Santa. Tickets on sale 9/6/24 Come support some of our very own cowgirl artist!