December
1
Barrel Racing & Team Roping Practice, 401 Obst Road, Bulverde,
TX. Barrel Racing 5:30 - 6:55 pm. Team Roping 7pm - 9pm. FMI
call 830-980-2226 or visit www.tejasrodeo.com.
South Texas
Tour Team Roping, JB Wells Arena, Gonzales, TX. FMI contact
Ronnie Atchley at 830-660-7731.
December
1-4
Blue Ribbon Hunter Jumper Show, Extraco Event Center, Waco,
TX. FMI contact Dave Morse at 817-579-1100..
December
1-10
2011 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, Thomas & Mack Center.
FMI call PRCA at 719-593-8840.
December
1-5
Thanksgiving Horse Show "A", Waco, TX. FMI contact
Classic Horse Shows, Inc., Linda Kirk at 713-782-2942.
December
2-4
Soutn Texas Trail Riders, Inc. Warm-Up Christmas Ride, Goliad
County Fairgrounds, Goliad, TX. Location: US 183-77A South,
Goliad, TX. Open to everyone! Check out www.STTR.net for a printable
flyer. FMI call Liz Vesely at 361-563-5498 or email: designsbylizv@aol.com.
LCSP - 5D
Barrel Race - $1000 Added, Lee County Sheriff's Posse Arena,
Giddings, TX. Open 5D Barrel Race - $1000 Added & 2-Day
Average Buckles - Giddings, Texas - Lee County Sheriff's Posse
(Covered) Arena (3 Miles West of Giddings on Hwy 290)- Friday
Night: Exhibitions Only ($5 ea or 3 for $12); Open 5D - Entry
Fee $35 / One time $5 office charge per person; Jackpot - Incentives
(roll-over) 3D Youth, 3D Novice - Entry Fee $20 per Incentive;
7 and Under - Entry Fee $10 - CASH ONLY PLEASE - Friday Exhibitions
6:30 PM to 9:00 PM. Saturday / Sunday - Books Open 9:00 AM /
Exhibitions 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM / Open at 1:30 PM / 3D Youth
& Novice Run with OPEN / 7 & Under Run after #50 - FMI
- Kelli Mitchell @ 903-408-7395 or email lcspgiddings@gmail.com
/ Deanna Toddy @ 979-966-9259 or email dtoddy@verizon.net.
Gulf Coast
Arabian Christmas Show, Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy,
TX. FMI contact Patricia at 281-356-8797 or visit http://www.gswec.com/equestriancenterevents.html.
December
3
San Patricio County Roping & Riding Club 2011 Playday Series,
Rob & Bessie Welder Park Arena, Sinton, TX. Series Dates:
9/10, 10/8, 11/5 and 12/3. Clover Leaf, Straight Barrels, Pole
Bending, Goat Tap 8 & Under, Goat Tying 9 & Over, Breakaway
& Ribbon Roping for points, Team Roping & new Trail
Obstacles event will have a separate novice & experienced
events. Separate prizes & points for traditional all-around
events & trail events. Daily all-around prizes per age groups
are 1st place buckle, 2nd & 3rd place tack items. Daily
high point based on 5 out of 8 events picked upon entry. Trail
event prizes for novice & experienced will be tack items.
Participation prizes for club members in 3 of 4 playdays. Fees
are $10 per event, $15 roping & goating with a $10 office
charge per contestant. FMI call John or Julie Harris at 361-726-7170
or email: spcrrc@gmail.com. Follow SPCRRC on Facebook.
Australian
Versatility Competition Open Schooling Show, Travis County Expo
Center, Austin
This show will follow the rules of the Australian Stock Horse
Society. The classes offered will be Led (Halter), Hack, Working
and Time Trial. More information about the breed and classes
can be found at www.ashs.com.au.
Call Kellee for patterns and class list 512-762-3498.
One-day
Masterson Method Workshop, Solitaire Ranch, Bandera, TX. Learn
to release your horse's tension at a one-day, hands-on workshop
on the Masterson Method, a process that uses a variety of modalities
to release tension in the areas that directly affect performance.
Workshop is Nov. 19 and runs 9-4 at Solitaire Ranch, Bandera
Texas. Fee is $100. Horses are available, or bring your own.
Registration is required. Limited to 10 participants. Ccontact:
Janet Terry, CESMT, MMCP; 210-385-9933; jterry@lighttouchequine.com,
www.lighttouchequine.com.
Trail riding
solutions with Steve & Wendy Smith, Cornerstone Training
Center, Kaufman, TX. Solving any problem you have on the trail,
and have fun doing it. Learning ways to improve your horses
training on the trail. FMI call 903-498-4724 or visit http://www.cornerstonehorsetraining.com
Pleasanton
Lighted Christmas Parade, Pleasanton City Park, Pleasanton,
TX. FREE annual event! Great family fun. Judging will be at
6pm for horse and rider and floats. Parade will start at 6:30
pm. Wagons also welcome. Trophies wlil be given to most decorated.
Parade route will be listed in the Pleasanton paper. Hot chocolate
and cookies after the parate. Sponsored by the Atascosa Mounted
Posse. For more information contact Debbie Wood at 830-569-5656
or email: hihosilver11@yahoo.com.
NEW
LISTING - TF Productions Team Roping, Wilbur Barber
Memorial Complex, Halletsville, TX. #13 roping enter 3X max
fees $300 per team - no cap and 80% payback BO 10am rope @ 11am
sharp following #10 enter 1 draw 2 for $150 or enter 3X @ $50
per man - #6 cap and 80% payback. FMI call TF Productions at
361-293-0551 or email: discosnrodeos@gmail.com..
December
3-4
Texas American Saddlehorse Show, Great Southwest Equestrian
Center, East Arena, Katy, TX. FMI call Barbara Simpson, 281-682-9106.
December
4
South Texas Tour Team Roping, JB Wells Arena, Gonzales, TX.
FMI contact Ronnie Atchley at 830-660-7731.
Greater
Houston Combined Training Associaiton Pine Hill Schooling Horse
Trial and Combined Tests, Bellville, TX . Judges: Nancy Lindsey
(ICP Level II), Elaine Sullins, Suzan Saylor (L) and TD: Jennifer
Bodtmann ()ICP Level III). Contact: Ruth Sawin, e-mail: pinehilltexas@sbcglobal.net,
phone: (979) 865–5591 or visit www.pinehilltexas.com.
December
7
Lessons with Danny Warrington, Pine Hill, Bellville, TX. FMI
contact Ruth Sawin at 979-865-5591 or email: pinehilltexas@sbcglobal.net
or visit www.pinehilltexas.com.
December
8
Barrel Racing & Team Roping Practice, 401 Obst Road, Bulverde,
TX. Barrel Racing 5:30 - 6:55 pm. Team Roping 7pm - 9pm. FMI
call 830-980-2226 or visit www.tejasrodeo.com.
December
8-11
Britannia Farm AQHA Santa Claus Classic, Great Southwest Equestrian
Center, Main Arena, Katy, TX. FMI contact Pauline Cook 281-924-6579.
Blue Ribbon
Hunter Jumper Show, Extraco Events Center, Waco, TX. FMI contact
Dave Morse at 817-579-1100.
December
8-12
Christmas Horse Show "A", Waco, TX. FMI contact Lone
Star Horse Show Management, Robert Barton at 210-378-8365.
December
9-11
TETRA Annual Christmas Ride, Parrie Haynes Ranch, Killeen, TX.
Supper Friday Night - Breakfast Saturday morning. Saturday Lunch
will be sandwiches. Saturday Night SPECIAL meal planned. Sunday
Breakfast will be served. Santa & Mrs. Claus will arrive
in their sleigh and distribute gifts tot he kids and to all
who bring a gift. Please marek you gift as male or mefale or
who-cares so Santa can give that wrapped gift to the appropriate
gender. Ride Times TBA. Fees: TETRA Member $35, Non-Member $40.
Day Ride $20. Elec. $12 for members, $16 non-members. Pens with
no Elec. $10. Please RSVP for meal planning. You can pre-pay
or pay at the ride. FMI contact Debby Alley at 512-517-9476
or email: merlyn6453@sbcglobal.net or visit www.tetratrails.com.
December
10
Greater Houston Combined Training Association High Point Farm
Derby. Contact: Kristy Limon, e-mail: excelequestrian@yahoo.com,
phone: (936) 443-5167 or visit www.exceleventing.com .
December
10 & 11
Alamo Area Youth Horse Association, Guadalupe County Fairgrounds,
Seguin, TX. Show Dates: Sept. 17 & 18, Oct. 15 & 16,
Nov. 12 & 13, and Dec. 10 & 11. Saturday - Minis, Halter,
English and Western Classes. Sunday - Speed, Division-Minis,
Walk/Trot, Assisted, 8 & Under, 9-13, 14-18, 19-39 and back
by popular demand, 40+ class. Daily Hi Point awards for each
show. (14 custom buckles per show). 14-18 division year end
awards include $5250 Scholarship Fund. Five year-end all around
saddles to be awarded to age divisions. Visity aayha.org for
elig. requirements. Class Fees: Members $8, Non-Members $12.
Membership $25/individual and $65/family. Office charge $10
per horse. Stalls $20 per night. RV Hookup $25 per night. Shavings
available $8/bag. Visit aayha.org for show information or contact
Troy Poe at 830-391-6120 or email: troypoe@aayha.org. Pre-entry
forms or show questions send email to: showsecretary2@aayha.org.
December
11
South Texas Tour Team Roping, JB Wells Arena, Gonzales, TX.
FMI contact Ronnie Atchley at 830-660-7731.
December
12
Fasig-Tipton December Mixed Sale, Lone Star Park, Grand Prairie,
TX. FMI call 972-262-0000,
December
13-14
Ride to the Rhythm with David Lichman, F&F Farm, Cedar Creek,
TX. David is the creator of "Gaited Horses, Naturally"
and a 5-Star Premier Instructor of Parelli Natural Horsemanship.
Gaited Group Lessons - Private or Semi-private lessons. Group
lessons for advancing students L1/3 or L3/4; and Rhythm of the
ride 3-hour group.lesson where you will learn how music can
improve your cadence and dramatically advance the connection
between you and your horse. Rhythm contact Amy Fisher at 512-321-9249
or email: gait-on@att.net.
December
14-15
AQHA Show Management, Sheraton DFW Airport Hotel, Irving, TX.
Thursday, December 14th from 1 to 5pm, Friday, December 15th
from 8am to 4pm. Registration $155. FMI visit www.aqha.com.
December
15
Barrel Racing & Team Roping Practice, 401 Obst Road, Bulverde,
TX. Barrel Racing 5:30 - 6:55 pm. Team Roping 7pm - 9pm. FMI
call 830-980-2226 or visit www.tejasrodeo.com.
December
17
Learn the 7 elements of a broke horse with Steve & Wendy
Smith, Cornerstone Training Center, Kaufman, TX. We tell it
like it is, you get the whole truth and nothing but the truth
at this clinic. It can revolutionize the way you communicate
with your horse. FMI call 903-498-4724 or visit http://www.cornerstonehorsetraining.com
December
17-18
Houston Dressage Society Schooling Show Championships, Great
Southwest Equestrian Center, Main Arena, Katy, TX. FMI contact
Kathy Jones at 832-722-6121.
Buck Davidson
Eventing Clinic, Pine Hill, Bellville, TX. Contact: Kristy Limon,
e-mail: excelequestrian@yahoo.com, phone: (936) 443-5167 or
visit: www.exceleventing.com
Cowboy Christmas,
Enchanted Springs Ranch, Boerne, TX. 10am - 5pm each day. Adults
$14. Military/Seniors $12. Kids 3-12 $7. Kids under 3 Free.
FMI call 800-640-5719 or visit www.enchantedspringsranch.com.
December
18
South Texas Tour Team Roping, JB Wells Arena, Gonzales, TX.
FMI contact Ronnie Atchley at 830-660-7731.
Dressage
Clinic with Lurena Bell, Pine Hill, Bellville, TX. FMI contact
Ruth at 979-865-5591, email: pinehilltexas@sbcglobal.net or
visit www.pinehilltexas.com.
Obstacle
Clinic, Brave Horse Center, San Antonio, TX. 9:30 am. Obstacles:
bridges, ravines, setp ups, tunnels, car wash, Llamas, Emus,
plastic, ribbons, noises and tarps. FMI call Anne Van Dyke at
210-912-7048 or visit: www.bravehorsetx.com.
December
21
Lessons with Danny Warrington, Pine Hill, Bellville, TX. FMI
contact Ruth Sawin at 979-865-5591 or email: pinehilltexas@sbcglobal.net
or visit www.pinehilltexas.com.
December
22
Barrel Racing & Team Roping Practice, 401 Obst Road, Bulverde,
TX. Barrel Racing 5:30 - 6:55 pm. Team Roping 7pm - 9pm. FMI
call 830-980-2226 or visit www.tejasrodeo.com.
December
28
Greather Houston Combined Training Association HoHo Derby Meadow
Creek Park, Kosse, TX. FMI visit www. meadowcreekpark.net
December
28-31
Central Texas Cutters, JP Wells Arena, Gonzales, TX. FMI contact
Marcy Blanchard at 210-379-0450.
December
29
Barrel Racing & Team Roping Practice, 401 Obst Road, Bulverde,
TX. Barrel Racing 5:30 - 6:55 pm. Team Roping 7pm - 9pm. FMI
call 830-980-2226 or visit www.tejasrodeo.com.
December
30 - January 1
TETRA New Year's Trail Ride, Parrie Haynes Ranch, Killeen, TX.
Supper Friday Night - Breakfast Saturday morning. Saturday Lunch
on your own. Potluck dinner on Saturday night, TETRA will provide
the meat. Ride out Saturday at 9am and 2pm and Sunday at 9:30
am. Fees: TETRA Member $35, Non-Member $40. Day Ride $20. Elec.
$12 for members, $16 non-members. Pens with no Elec. $10. FMI
contact Debby Alley at 512-517-9476 or email: merlyn6453@sbcglobal.net
or visit www.tetratrails.com.
December
31 - January 1
Tuley Productions Team Roping, Diamond W Arena, Avarado, TX.
FMI call 469-337-7699 or 972-617-8969 or visit www.tuleyproductions.com.
San Antonio
Roping Fiesta, San Antonio Rose Palace, San Antonio, TX. FMI
call 210-698-3300.
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