April 2010 Events Calendar

March 15 - April 15
Registration for Free Summer Camp for Military Kids, Blue Streak Stables, Seguin, TX. The National Military Family Association's Operation Purple camps offer a free week of fun for military kids with parents who have been, are currently, or will be deployed. Registration for free camp starts March 15 and ends April 15. FMI visit www.MilitaryFamily.org.

March 30 - April 4
Spring Gathering USEF "AA" Show, Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, TX. FMI call Pauline Cook at 281-579-1272 or visit www.gswec.com.

April 1
Charmayne James Barrel Racing Clinic, San Antonio Rose Palace, San Antonio, TX. Registration opens 10/31/09. FMI visit www.charmaynejames.com, email: clinics@charmaynejames.com or call 210-268-5040.

April 1-3
Buster McLaury Horsemanship 1 & Cow Working Clinic, Brenham, TX. FMI contact Marsha Caldwell 281-296-9970 or Rachael Coggins 713-628-7920 or visit: www.bustermclaury.com.

April 2-3
J.H. Rodeo, Wilbarger County Events Center, Vernon, TX. FMI call 940-552-7362.

April 2-4
Fort Worth Dressage Show, Somervell County Expo, Glen Rose, TX. FMI call Barbara at 817-441-7820 or visit www.fortworthdressage.com.

April 3
Western Bloodstock NCHA Super Stakes Sale, Will Rogers Equestrian Center, Fort Worth, TX. Limited to Riders Under Saddle 7 Breeding Stock. Consignment Fee: $450. Pass-Out Fee: FREE. Entry Deadline March 1. FMI call 817-592-9210.

Bryan County 4-H Horse Club Spring Fling Open and AQHA Introductory Show, Durant Expo Arena, Durant, OK. Awards offered include Open High Point, Youth High Point, AQHA Open High Point, AQHA Amateur High Point, AQHA Novice Amateur High Point and AQHA Novice Youth High Point. Trophies for winners of Grand and Res Grand Halter in each division. Ribbons for all classes. High Point awards will be based on points earned in a single division for one horse/rider combination. Riders may compete in any division they are eligible for. Additional entry fee is required if competing in more than one division or with more than one horse. FMI call Rebecca Block at 580-775-0843, email: trademark07@hotmail.com.

East Texas Horse Show Association Speed Events, Mt. Selman Arena, Mt. Selman, TX. (South of Tyler, TX). FMI call Sheryal Berry at 903-721-1690, email: run4bhorses@aol.com or visit: www.ethsa.com

Bertram Team Penning Club Practice, Blue Bonnet Arena, Burnet, TX. 6pm. Members $5 per ride. Non-Members $7 per ride. Kids under 13, first 3 rides free. $2.50 and $3.50 thereafter. FMI call 512-556-0958 or visit: www.bertramteampenning.com.

All Breed Open Horse Show, Stockdale Arena, Stockdale, TX. Show to benefit Osborne Stables Equine Rescue. Show Dates: 3/6, 4/3, 5/22, 6/26, and 7/10 at Stockdale Arena. 10/9, 11/6 and 12/4 location to be announced. FMI call 210-287-3136 or visit www.osbornestablesequinerescue.org to pre-register.

Horse Festival Fund-raiser for Horse Boy, Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse Arena, 415 East Morrow Street, Georgetown, TX. 10am - 4pm. FMI call Iliane at 512-415-0535.

April 5-18
National Reining Breeders Classic, Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, TX. FMI call Cheryl Magoteaux at 580-759-3939 or visit www.nrha.com.

April 6
Texas Rose Spring Buckle Series, Texas Rose Horse Park, Tyler, TX. Series dates: 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13 and 4/20. Rain or Shine, Indoor Arena. 6-week 4D Buckle Series, must attend 5 of 6 races to qualify for puckles. Arena opens at 6pm, Exhibitions start at 6:30 pm. $4 each or 4 runs for $14. Jackpot starts at 8:30 pm $30 entry fee. One time $10 awards fee. Points awarded to horse & rider combination. NBHA Rules & Payout, Cash Only, Negative Coggins Required. Concessions on site. FMI call D'Anne at 903-882-8696, e-mail: danne@texasrosehorsepark.com, visit www.texasrosehorsepark.com.

April 7
TSU Judging Contest, Lone Star Arena, Stephenville, TX. Event begins at 8:30 am. FMI visit www.lonestararena.com.

April 9-10
Heart of Texas Morgan Horse Club Open Fun Show, Diamond F Arena, Seguin, TX. Western, English, In-Hand, Driving, Costume, Liberty, Hunter Hack, and NEW THIS YEAR -Morgan Trotting Races! under saddle and harness division with $500 purse ($250 per division - Registered Morgans only). Grounds open at 10am on Friday, April 9, registration begins at 1pm on Friday. FMI call Tricia Jumonville, Show Secretary at 512-423-6466 or email: morannon@ecpi.com or visit www.hotmhc.com.

April 9-11
Central Texas Arabian Lone Star Classic Horse Show, San Antonio Rose Palace, San Antonio, TX. FMI visit www.ctahc.org.

Introduction to Equine Acupressure, Hy Court Farm, Cedar Creek, TX. Tall grass Animal Acupressure Institute. Space is limited. FMI contact Kim Bauer at kim@animalsacupressure.com for more information.

April 10
Team Sorting Practice, Circle D Ranch, Johnson City, TX. 10am - 1pm. $30. 2nd Saturday of each month with Jack Pot on June 12. FMI visit www.circledranch.us or call 512-663-7433.

Original Team Roping Association, Wilbarger County Events Center, Vernon, TX. FMI call 940-552-7362.

Schooling Show, Walking Tall Ranch, Aubrey, TX. (rain date April 17). FMI call 940-365-9811, email: contact @walking-tall-ranch.com and for more information and class list visit www.walking-tall-ranch.com.

East Texas Horse Show Association Pleasure Events, Mt. Selman Arena, Mt. Selman, TX. (South of Tyler, TX). FMI call Sheryal Berry at 903-721-1690, email: run4bhorses@aol.com or visit: www.ethsa.com

April 10-11
Brother-n-Laws Productions Roping, Somervell County Expo, Glen Rose, TX. FMI call 903-875-8601 or 903-875-8130 or visit www.brother-n-laws.com.

Dan Keen Horsemanship Foundation Clinic, Mimosa Ranch, Bellville, TX. FMI call Kelley at 979-251-2691, email: kelley@dankeenhorsemanship.com or visit www.dankeenhorsemanship.com.

AAYHA Open Horse Show, Guadalupe County Fairgrounds Covered Arena, Seguin, TX. Full slate of Halter, Color, Mini-Pony, Western, English classes on Saturday and Speed Classes on Sunday. Classes $7 each for members and $9 for non-members. To pre-register, please e-mail: showsecretary@aayha.org. Registration forms can be found at www.aayha.org. FMI call Claude Hungerford at 210-422-8553 or email: claude.hungerford@aayha.org.

TBHA All Breed Open Horse Show and American Buckskin Registry Association Horse Show, Hays County Civic Center, San Marcos, TX. Full slate of classes for TBHA / American Buckskin Registry Association Horse Show and Open all Breed Horse Show. Offering Open Walk / Trot Classes. Books open at 7am - Show starts at 8am. ABRA circuit awards for each age group on Sunday. All-Breed High Point awards given each day for each age group. For stalls & RV reservations call Barry Nelson at Hays Co. Civic Center 512-353-0498. For show information contact Gwen Norris at 512-396-0000 or email: gnorhorsefarm@yahoo.com or visit www.texasbuckskin.com.

Heartland Cutting Horse Competition, Texas Rose Horse Park, Tyler, TX. FMI call Brenda at 214-629-7936, email: mccleeryranch@wildblue.net.

April 11
Sport Horse Versatility Clinic, Hy Court Farm, Cedar Creek, TX. (Spring clinics: 3/14, 4/11 and 5/23) Despooking, Versatility demo, practice and feedback. $65 / 3-hour sessions, limited to 5 riders per group. FMI call Amanda Wilson at 512-422-7134 or visit www.hycourtfarm.com

April 13
Texas Rose Spring Buckle Series, Texas Rose Horse Park, Tyler, TX. Series dates: 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13 and 4/20. Rain or Shine, Indoor Arena. 6-week 4D Buckle Series, must attend 5 of 6 races to qualify for puckles. Arena opens at 6pm, Exhibitions start at 6:30 pm. $4 each or 4 runs for $14. Jackpot starts at 8:30 pm $30 entry fee. One time $10 awards fee. Points awarded to horse & rider combination. NBHA Rules & Payout, Cash Only, Negative Coggins Required. Concessions on site. FMI call D'Anne at 903-882-8696, e-mail: danne@texasrosehorsepark.com, visit www.texasrosehorsepark.com.

April 15-17 and April 18-20
Kathleen Lindley Horsemanship Clinic, Uodibar Kennel & Stable, Hondo, TX. Two 3-day Clinics. For each clinic - participant cost is $550, spectators $30 per day. Food will be available and participants eat free. FMI call Lou Bailey at 830-426-0020, email: louisebailey1@yahoo.com or visit www.uodibarkennel.com.

April 15-18
US Team Roping Championship, San Antonio Rose Palace, San Antonio, TX. FMI call 210-698-3300.

April 16-17
CHEST'R Equine Rescue Fund Raiser Trail Ride, Texas State Natural Area - Chapa's Group Camp, Bandera, TX. Raffles, Silent Auction, DJ, Karaoke and Dance, Dinner plate, non-rider events (horse shoes, etc.), Best Groomed Horse contest, and more. Friday night and/or Saturday night campsites available with electrical hookup. Limited sites so reserve early. $25.00 per person for the dance, trailride, and dinner. $15.00 per person for the Dinner and Dance only. Electrical hookup $15.00 for one night; $20 for two nights. Call Barbara for more details or to reserve: 210 218-2115. Email: pchhorselady@hotmail.com.

April 16-18
Daffodil Dandy Miniature Horse Show, Somervell County Expo, Glen Rose, TX. FMI call Tracey Slagle at 308-624-0212.

Classical Horsemanship Camp, Hy Court Farm, Cedar Creek, TX. Three days of intensive riding and horsemanship. Classical theory, lectures and discussions and learning with your horse. $495/clinic tuition, limited to 8 riders, includes lunch, drinks and snacks. Dinner Saturday night. FMI call Amanda Wilson at 512-422-7134 or visit www.hycourtfarm.com.

Texas Open Chuck Wagon Races, 2E Twin Elm Guest Ranch, Bandera, TX. The wildest cowboy good time you've ever seen ...CHUCK WAGON RACES! This is a once a year event you don't want to miss. Bring your horses & camp on the ranch. Twin Elm is opening the gates to let folks come in on Saturday, April 10 to et up camp and enjoy a week of trail rides and all kinds of fun cowboy style. Dude Ranch Rodeo, Bull Bash, Wagon Races...and more! FMI call 830-796-3628 or 903-424-7061, email twinelm@indian-creek.net or visit www.twinelmranch.net.

Texas Dressage Classic I & II, Texas Rose Horse Park, Tyler, TX. Classes include $10,000 Musical Freestyle Competition. FMI call Kim at 903-882-8696, email kim@texasrosehorsepark.com, visit www.texasrosehorsepark.com.

April 17
National Barrel Horse Association, Wilbarger County Events Center, Vernon, TX. Starts at 2pm. FMI call 940-552-7362.

Riding Clinic with Jere Johnson, Natural Remuda Equine Learning Center, Utopia, TX. FMI call 830-966-6119, email: jdmcjohnson@swtexas.net or visit naturalremudaequinelearningcenter.com.

Harrison Ranch Park Playday Buckle Series, Harrison Ranch Park, 29401 Ranch Road 12, Dripping Springs, TX. (Series dates: 4/17, 5/15, 6/19, 7/10, 8/14, 9/11) Pee Wee (9 & Under), Junior (10-13), Senior (14 & Up), Novice Rider (14 & Up). Barrels, Poles, Straightaway, Flag, Clothes. Must participate in 4 shows to qualify for year-end awards. Buckles for first in each division. Ribbons for top 6 at each show. Concessions available. FMI call Donna at 512-786-9342, email: donna@texasdata.net or visit www.dswildwestfest.com.

East Texas Horse Show Association Speed Events, Mt. Selman Arena, Mt. Selman, TX. (South of Tyler, TX). FMI call Sheryal Berry at 903-721-1690, email: run4bhorses@aol.com or visit: www.ethsa.com

Bertram Team Penning Club Spring Buckle Series #1, Blue Bonnet Arena, Burnet, TX. Youth, Student #3, #5, #8 and Open Classes. One round and a short round. Four ride limit per class, but must change a rider. Members $10 per ride. Non-Members $14 per ride. Kids $5 and $7. FMI call 512-556-0958 or visit: www.bertramteampenning.com.

Malakoff FFA Ag Booster Open/Youth Rodeo, Malakoff Ag Arena, Malakoff, TX. Books open 5pm - 6:30 pm. There will be a $5 late fee after 6:30 pm. Rodeo starts at 7pm. Events & Fees: Tie Down Calf Roping $40, 14 & Under Girls Breakaway $25, 14 & Under Boys Breakaway $25, Calf Scramble, 14 & Under Jr. Team Roping $40, Team Roping $40, Dummy Roping, 13-15 Youth Bull Riding $40, 12 & Under Steer Riding $40, Stick Horse Race, 14 & Under Barrels $35, 15-18 Barrels $35, Sr. Barrels $40, Open Bulls $40. Admission $5 Adult, Children 5-12 $2, Under 5 Free. Stock Contractor - Bobby Floyd. Minors release will be on hand for contestants under 18 years of age. Parent or legal guardian must sign or you will not be eligible to compete. Malakoff Ag Booster and Malakoff I.S.D. or personnel are not responsible for accidents. FMI email: malakoffagbooster@yahoo.com.

Natural Trail Challenge, call for location. Bull Creek Cowboy Church sponsoring 6 natural trail challenges at local ranches in Hunt County. Best out of 6 rides for year end high point. Future dates: April 17 (rain date 4/24), May 22, June 5 (Rain date 6/19), September 18 (rain date 9/25), October 23 (rain date 10/30). Challenges include natural logs, stumps, ranch gates, vine curtain, watter crossing, bridges - keeping obstacles as natural as possible. Must attend orientation for rules and obstacles at 9am, ride will start promptly at 9:30 am and will last approximately 2 hours. Lunch provided by the Bull Creek Chuck Wagon Team - Lunch $7, Child under 10 $5.00. Awards presented after lunch. Open Division $25, Casual Division $10. FMI call Carol at 214 592-3003, email: c.demming@yahoo.com.

Lone Star Arabian Horse Club Open Show, Mystic Acres Arena, Terrell, TX. FMI call 972-932-6537 or 972-962-4572.

Vic's Arena Playday Buckle Series, Marion, TX. Series dates: 4/17, 5/8, 6/12, 7/10 (rain date 8/14). Books open at 9am, playday starts @ 10am. Age Groups: Leadline 6 & Under (6 year olds cannot compete in both leadline and peewee, they can choose which one fits their riding ability), PeeWee 6-8, Intermediate 9-12, Junior 13-19, Seniors 20 & Over. Events: Cloverleaf Barrels, Straight Barrels, Pole Bending, Keyhole, Spur. Must attend 3 out of 4 playdays to be eligible for series-end awards. No playdays will be dropped. Concessions available. Negative Coggins Required. Call before you haul. For more information contact 210-683-1093.

April 17-18
Spring Hunter / Jumper Show, Travis County Expo Center, Austin, TX. Schooling will be available beginning at 2pm on Friday, April 16. Due to Expo regulations, no Thursday move-ins and no vehicles under the roof at any time - including move-in. For prize list, rules/regulations, class specifications, schedule, entry form and directions, visit www.trinityhillfarm.com. If you have any additional questions call 512-243-5235 or email: trinityhill@earthlink.net.

April 18
Playday Series, Cibolo Livery Stable, Bulverde, TX. Series dates: 3/14, 4/18, 5/23, 6/13, 7/11 and 8/8. Books open at 12pm - start at 1:30 pm. FMI call 830-980-2226.

Red Horse Ranch Rough Riders Trail Preparedness Program, Red Horse Ranch, Dripping Springs, TX. Rough Riders Club provides adventurous horse lovers with the unique opportunity to explore local trail venues while learning the in-and-outs of traveling, camping and riding your horse safely on the trail. Courses include "developing a functional seat for the trail", "fitness for horse and rider," "packing and planning gear" and a trip to Ruidoso, New Mexico June 28 - July 2. FMI call Donna Moore at 512-786-8342, email: donna@texasdata.net, visit www.redhorseranch.net.

Morgan Horse Club of Texas Open All Breed Horse Show, Myers Park & Event Center, McKinney, TX. FMI call Diane at 903-989-5123.

April 20
Texas Rose Spring Buckle Series, Texas Rose Horse Park, Tyler, TX. Series dates: 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13 and 4/20. Rain or Shine, Indoor Arena. 6-week 4D Buckle Series, must attend 5 of 6 races to qualify for puckles. Arena opens at 6pm, Exhibitions start at 6:30 pm. $4 each or 4 runs for $14. Jackpot starts at 8:30 pm $30 entry fee. One time $10 awards fee. Points awarded to horse & rider combination. NBHA Rules & Payout, Cash Only, Negative Coggins Required. Concessions on site. FMI call D'Anne at 903-882-8696, e-mail: danne@texasrosehorsepark.com, visit www.texasrosehorsepark.com.

APHA Intercollegiate Horse Judging, Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth, TX. FMI call 817-834-2742 or visit www.apha.com.

April 21-25
Lone Star Roundup Hunter Jumper Show “AA”, Texas rose Horse Park, Tyler, TX. FMI call Patrick at 940-240-1207.

April 22
D-3 Horse Livestock Judging Contest, Wilbarger County Events Center, Vernon, TX. FMI call 940-552-7362.

April 22-25
Charmayne James Barrel Clinic, San Antonio Rose Palace, San Antonio, TX. Featured speakers: Randy Reidinger - Equine Dentist and Daryl Elliott - Equine Chiropractor. Maximum 32 participants. FMI regarding Charmayne's Clinics: email: clinics@charmaynejames.com or call during business hours only (CST): 210.268.5040 or visit www.charmaynejames.com.

April 23-24
Star Spring Celebration Open Horse Show - All Breeds Welcome. San Patricio County Fairgrounds, Sinton, TX. PAC Approved and OEIP Program. Judge: Karlan Downing "R". High Point Awards. New Stall Barn. FMI call 361-358-2320 or visit: www.stararabian.com.

Texas Tech SHOT Show & Clinic, Lubbock, TX. Sponsored by Texas Tech Ranch Horse Association. FMI contact SHOT office at 325-672-6242 or visit www.stockhorsetexas.org.

30th Annual Southwest Peruvian Horse Show, Brazos County Expo Center, Bryan, TX. FMI call 214-728-1887.

April 23-25
JRCA Rodeo, Wilbarger County Events Center, Vernon, TX. FMI call 940-552-7362.

Houston Dressage Society Spring Show, Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, TX. FMI call Kathy Jones at 832-722-6121 or visit www.houstondressagesociety.org.

Extreme Cowboy Association Judging Clinic, Double Horn Ranch, Bluf Dale, TX. Special clinic for Extreme Cowboy Association judging applicants. Upon successful completion, each applicant will receive "Gold Certification" as a Level 3 Judge. The clinic ill be led by EXCA founder Craig Cameron. Craig will offer instruction with live judging opportunities on the original Extreme Cowboy Race course as seen on RFD-TV. This clinic will fill fast...sign up now! FMI call 254-728-3082 or email doublehornd@lipan.net.

April 24
Riding Clinic with Jere Johnson, Natural Remuda Equine Learning Center, Utopia, TX. FMI call 830-966-6119, email: jdmcjohnson@swtexas.net or visit naturalremudaequinelearningcenter.com.

Port City Spring Roundup #27, Port City Stockyards, Sealy, TX. Entry Deadline - April 19, Entry Fee $125, Commission 8%, $35 PO Fee. Sale catalog will be online at www.tomlockwoodhorsesales.com. FMI call Tom Lockwood at 254-385-6487 or email: tlhs@hughes.net.

Bluebonnet Barrel Racing, Johnson City, TX. Books open at 8:30, exhibitions 9 – 12:30, Race at 1pm. FMI visit www.bluebonnetbarrelracingassoc.com.

East Texas Horse Show Association Pleasure Events, Mt. Selman Arena, Mt. Selman, TX. (South of Tyler, TX). FMI call Sheryal Berry at 903-721-1690, email: run4bhorses@aol.com or visit: www.ethsa.com

Ranch Heritage Day, Hill Country State Natural Area, Bandera, TX. Full day of free events, programs and displays that celebrate the rapidly disappearing Ranching Heritage of Texas in a beautiful Hill Country setting. Ranch Duty demos, Cowboy story-telling, trick roping, Cowboy singers & poets, Mounted Drill Team performances, Trail rides, Hay rides and Interpretive Tours, Horse-shoeing and Dutch Oven Cooking demos, Southwest and Cowboy Arts & Crafts, Lil’ Wranglers Stick-horse Rodeo. FMI call Carey Reed at 830-688-1533 or email: careyreed1@gmail.com or call the park headquarters at 830-796-4413.

9th Annual Northeast Texas Foundation Breeders Dale and $6,000+ Barrel Futurity, Titus County Fairgrounds, I-30 & Business 271 S., Mt. Pleasant, TX. Breeders sale, offering Ranch and Performance prospects out of the great Driftwood, Sun Frost, Frenchmans Guy, Hancock, Mr. Jess Perry, Firewater Flit, etc., bloodlines. Lots of color. Yearlings-riding age horses. For catalog call Donna at 903-884-2905 or email: info@hodgesfarms.com.

Kendall County 4-H Horse Show, Cibolo Livery Stable, Bulverde, TX. FMI call 210-863-3222.

5th Annual B/CS Trail Ride, Tonkaway Ranch, 16373 Tonkaway Lake Road, College Station, TX. Ride to Benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Minimum Donation: $10 age 12-18, $20 adults, under 12 free. 10-mile minimum day ride (5 miles before and after lunch) Check-in begins at 8am, ride leaves promptly at 9:30 am following safety meeting. Riders will be split into several groups. Lunch will be available at the ride for $5. Pay separately. Menu: Arby's Roast Beef sandwiches, a bag of chips, fruit and a drink (bottled water or soda), or you may bring a sack lunch. Lunch will be at the lake and near the new parking area. Make check for lunch payable to BVETR. Make checks for trail ride payable to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Current original negative coggins papers required and will be checked. NO stallions, dogs, alcohol or drugs. Marked trails for all, and wagons/carts. Children under 18 must have a waiver signed by parent or legal guardian and be accompanied by an adult. FMI call John Allen 979-778-1216 for registration/donation forms, directions and other information. Email: skylark@tconline.net. In case of inclement weather call before you haul - 979-778-1216 or 979-324-7811.

Desensitization Clinic, Cold River Equine Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, Cresson, TX. 9am - 4pm. Come join one of the BEST desensitization clinics in north Texas - we'll teach your horse to be brave, trust and think "left brained" in spooky situations. Enhance your communication skills and overcome many training issues. Learn how to deal with your horse when he's nervous, excited or being stubborn. All disciplines of riding benefit. Obstacles: Stationary & Moving Bridges, Tarps, Flags, Slickers, Water, Giant Teeter-Totter, Dragging Sacks, 4 ft. Tall Ball, "Car Wash" Overhead Obstacle, Firecrackers, Smoke, Noise, Tractor Tire Course, Umbrellas, Bump Gate and more! Participants $175, Auditors $50. Class limited to 20 participants. Stalls $15, Electric $10. Hotels nearby. FMI call Melissa Neal at 817-578-9604, email: coldriverequine@yahoo.com or visit www.coldriverequine.com.

2010 Playday Buckle Series, Comal County Sheriff's Posse Arena, Seguin, TX. Series dates 3/27, 4/24, 5/22, 6/26, 7/24 Finals, Rain date 7/31. Books open from 4pm - 6pm. PeeWee starts at 5pm. Events: Straights, Cloverleaf, Flag Race, Poles and Baseball. Pee Wee Events: Straights, Cloverleaf, Poles and Ring the Pole. High point at each playday in each age group. End of series placing up to 4th. Negative Coggins required. FMI call Kelly Silvers at 210-274-1983 or visit www.ccspevents.com.

15th Annual Spring Fling, Barkley's Home & Ranch, Boerne, TX. 8am - 3pm. Equine Demo with Clinician Kelly Hemphill - Live Music - Chuck Wagon Breakfast Grub with Bobby Jo Wood - Petting Zoo - Baby Chicks for Slae - Kendall County Fair Queen's Court - Wagon Rides with David Schodts - Customer Appreciation Lunch - Big Raffle. FMI call 830-249-2656 or visit us online at www.barkleysonline.com.

NEW LISTING - Introduction to Clicker Training for Horses, Passionate Horsemanship Training Facility, Merkel, TX. With clicker training you can teach your horse to stand still for mounting, stand well for the farrier, relax around clippers, load in the trailer, gain confidence which helps to control their fear and much more! Guest author and trainer Dolores Arste will be presenting a lot of information. RSVP required and lunch will be provided. $25 participant cost. FMI call Kim at 325-669-0463, email: ws@valornet.com or visit www.passionatehorsemanship.com..

April 24-25
Spring Spectacular Appaloosa Show, Will Rogers Memorial Center, Watt Arena, Fort Worth, TX. Sponsored by Dal-Worth ApHC. FMI contact Leslie Goolsby at leslie@anchorgraphics.com

Dan Keen Horsemanship Clinic, Andalusians of Texas, Belton, TX. Colt Starting, Trailer Loading, Bucking, Speed Control, Direction & Collection, Buddy & Barn Favor, Desensitizing, Respect Issues, Stallion Handling and more. FMI contact Deirdre at 254-715-4081, email: deirdredressage@hotmail.com or visit www.dankeenhorsemanship.com.

April 25
Hy Court Farm Spring Show II, Hy Court Farm, Cedar Creek, TX. (Spring Show Series: 3/28, 4/25 and 5/30) Versatility, Dressage, Prix Caprilli. FMI Amanda Wilson at 512-422-7134 or visit www.hycourtfarm.com.

American Indian Horse Registry Open House, Rancho San Francisco, Lockhart, TX. 2pm-5-m. The public is cordially invited to attend and join AIHR staff and members for an afternoon of fellowship, fine horses, great food and fun for the kids of all ages. FMI call Nanci at 512-398-6642 (evenings), email: aihrnanci@gmail.com or visit www.indianhorse.com.

April 27 - May 4
Craig Cameron Working Clinic Plus, Double Horn Ranch, Bluff Dale, TX. This popular clinic from "Beginning to Winning" will expand your knowledge and take you and your horse to a new level of horsemanship. Participating riders are responsible for bringing feed, hay and supplements for their horse. FMI call 254-728-3082 or email: doublehornd@lipan.net.

April 29 - May 2
Britannia Farm AQHA Spring Celebration, Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, TX. FMI call Pauline Cook at 281-579-1271 or visit www.britanniafarm.com

April 30 - May 2
Gulf Coast Miniature Horse Spring Spectacular, Bryan, TX. FMI call Vickie HIlliard at 281-620-6530 or email: GCMHCInfo@GCMHC.net or visit GCMHC.net.

Alamo Quarter Horse Breeders Show, San Antonio, Rose Palace, TX. FMI call Show Coordinator Rocky Gidden at 210-288-6210 or email: rcgidden@gvec.net, for stall and RV reservations call Gwen Norris at 512-787-7788 or visit www.aqhba.com.

7th Annual TETRA Spring Benefit Trail Ride, Chapa's Group Camp, Hill Country State Natural Area, Bandera, TX. Net proceeds to NC-SNAP for HCSNA park improvements. Fees: Saturday only $20, Sunday only $20, Weekend $35. TETRA Members $30. Children 12 & Under Free. Age 12-18 $18/day or $20/weekend. Bring items for the silent auction. Bring dish for Saturday night pot luck. Chapa's is wired with 14 RV outlets - first come, first served. Arrive any time Friday afternoon, evening Cowboy stew while it lasts! FMI call Debby at 512-517-9476 or Geri Bischoff at 512-658-0937 - call before you haul 830-688-1533 - ride weekend info 830-796-4413. Visit us at www.tetratrails.com.

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