Texas Events Calendar

January 2010 Event Calendar

January 1-2
New Years Blowout Roping, Diamond W Arena, Alvarado, TX. Friday - #8 pick/draw - #9 - #10. #8 is pick 1/draw 2 or draw 3 for $120 per man (#4 cap). #9 and #10 are 4 head/$40 per man. No CAPS in #9 and #10.. Books open at 8am/Rope at 9am. Saturday - #11 - #12 - #13. 4 head/$40 per man. NO CAPS. Books open at 8am/Rope at 9am. Friday Night Party! High point roper of any 2 ropings wins 3-horse clant trailer with dressing room. Ponits through 10 places in average, 2 points for 1st go, in each roping. Produced by Tuley Productions. FMI call 469-337-7699 or 972-617-8969 or visit www.tuleyproductions.com.

January 1-3
New Year's Barrel Bash, San Antonio Rose Palace, San Antonio, $2,000 Added & Prizes. FMI call 512-629-2729.

January 2
NBHA Texas 30, Lone Star Expo Arena, Conroe, TX. FMI call Susan LaCroix at 713-293-6295.

January 2-4
San Antonio Fiesta Team Roping & Barrel Racing, San Antonio Rose Palace, San Antonio, TX. FMI call 210-698-3300.

January 5
Texas Rose Barrel Racing, Texas Rose Horse Park, Tyler, TX. Indoor Arena - Rain or Shine! Arena opens at 6pm. Exhibitions begin at 6:30 pm. $4 each or 4 runs for $14. 4-D Jackpot at 8:30 pm - $25 entry fee. NBHA Rules & Payout. Cash Only. Negative Coggins Required. Concessions on site. FMI call D'Anne at 903-882-8696 or email: danne@texasrosehorsepark.com.

Elated Equines Pony Club 6-week Program, DCT Morgans, Bulverde, TX. 2nd of 6 sessions. 1.5 hour session each Tuesday. Designed to prepare children interested in taking riding lessons. Students will learn care of horses prior to riding, after riding and anywhere in between and a riding lesson each week. Sign up before Dec. 14th and receive a 10% early-bird discount.. Sign up 2 or more siblings and receive an aditional 10% off. FMI call Liza M. Moon at 210-379-5287, email: liza.elatedequines@gmail.com or visit www.elatedequines.webs.com/ponyclub.htm.

January 6
Paul Humphreys, Trophy Ice Weekly Barrel Race - Salt Creek Indoor Arena - Wed, nights, Ex start 6:30. 4 D Class will start 8:30. Ground will be worked and in great Shape - Call Paul Humphrey 817-304-5085 or Salt Creek 940-433-5026

January 7-10
Britannia Farm Winter Show, Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, TX. FMI call Pauline Cook at 281-579-1272.

January 8-10
Big Loop, Big Money Team Roping Tour, Brackenridge Recreation Complex, Edna, TX. Presented by Phillipp Ranch Productions, USTRC Affiliate. Must be current 2010 USTRC Member; cards may be purchased during roping. Win USTRC Flex Earning. Books open at 8am for the 1st roping each day and close at 8:45 am. All other ropings books will open when the previous roping begins & close a minimum of 30 minutes prior to the start of that roping. Friday: Open (No Awards) 4 for $150/man, PA-1 Enter Twice. Saturday: #15, #13, #12 & #11. All Ropings - 4 for $150/man, PA-1 Enter Twice. Sunday: #10, #9 & #8 Drawpot #9 & #10-4 for $50/man, enter 5 times. #8 Drawpot - $150/man, Enter 1 Draw 2 or Draw All 3. FMI call John at 713-806-6012 or Johnnie at 936-878-2833 or Carlos at 979-221-7583.

January 9
Cowboys & Cowgirls Wanted, Half Moon Ranch, 4423 FM 2828, Bandera, TX. Cowboy Match Races, Pony Express Relay Races, Cowboy Mounted Shooting - Cash Prizes. Saturdays at 3pm. Authentic Chuckwagon Supper and all the fixins and campfire music. BYOB. $40 per person - cash only. Dinner starts at 5:30. Call 830-696-8577 to RSVP.

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.

Feed Lot Sorting, Jeff Smith's Cowboy Collection Arena, Terrell, TX. FMI call 972-563-3300.

January 9-10
Trail Riders needed to help monitor the 100k Ultra Marathon, Hill Country State Natural rea, Bandera, TX. 7:30 am on the 9th and 7:30 am on the 10th. Rider volunteers needed to patrol and monitor various sectionso fthe park for runners tha may be injured, lost or overwhelmed with the event. FMI call 210-687-4347 or email: trlrider@gvec.net.

January 10
Cowboy Camp, behind Bunkhouse Leather, Bandera, TX. Bring your guitar, fiddle and come showcase your original cowboy songs or come and listen! 3pm - ?. Weather permitting - located outside under the trees. FMI call Lew at 830-696-3690 for more information.

January 12
Texas Rose Barrel Racing, Texas Rose Horse Park, Tyler, TX. Indoor Arena - Rain or Shine! Arena opens at 6pm. Exhibitions begin at 6:30 pm. $4 each or 4 runs for $14. 4-D Jackpot at 8:30 pm - $25 entry fee. NBHA Rules & Payout. Cash Only. Negative Coggins Required. Concessions on site. FMI call D'Anne at 903-882-8696 or email: danne@texasrosehorsepark.com.

Elated Equines Pony Club 6-week Program, DCT Morgans, Bulverde, TX. 3rd of 6 sessions. 1.5 hour session each Tuesday. Designed to prepare children interested in taking riding lessons. Students will learn care of horses prior to riding, after riding and anywhere in between and a riding lesson each week. Sign up before Dec. 14th and receive a 10% early-bird discount.. Sign up 2 or more siblings and receive an aditional 10% off. FMI call Liza M. Moon at 210-379-5287, email: liza.elatedequines@gmail.com or visit www.elatedequines.webs.com/ponyclub.htm.

January 13
Paul Humphreys, Trophy Ice Weekly Barrel Race - Salt Creek Indoor Arena - Wed, nights, Ex start 6:30. 4 D Class will start 8:30. Ground will be worked and in great Shape - Call Paul Humphrey 817-304-5085 or Salt Creek 940-433-5026

January 13-15
Equine Reproductive Management Short Course, Kleberg Animal and Food Sciences Center and Texas A&M University Horse Center, College Station, TX. 3-Day course to include classroom sessions on anatomy and physiology of the mare and stallion, control of the estrous cycle, gestation and foaling, feeding the broodmare and young hourse, and estrous cycle manipulation of mares. Hands-on Laboratory activities are scheduled each day to include semen collection and evaluation, estrous detection, artifical insemination, body condition scoring, perineal conformation evaluation of the mare and foaling management. $600. FMI contact Dr. Martha Vogelsang at 979-845-7731 or email: m-vogelsang@tamu.edu.

January 15-17
Annual SHOT Conference, Membership Meeting and Awards Banquet for 2009 End of Year Champions, Historic Stockyards, Fort Worth, TX.

Houston All Arabian Show, Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, TX. FMI call Karen at 281-351-0772.

January 16
Working Cow Horse Night, Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, John Justin Arena, Fort Worth, TX. 6pm. Featuring APHA, AQHA and NRCHA Approved Classes. $2700 added money. Entry deadline Novemer 15 - late entries accepted until Dec. 30. FMI visit fwssr.com or call 817-877-2400.

Paint Horse Halter Classes, Will Rogers Memorial Center Coliseum, Fort Worth, TX. Starts at 8am. Entry Deadline November 15 - late entries accepted until December 30. FMI call 817-877-2400 or visit: www.fwssr.com.

All Western Parade, Downtown Fort Worth. 11am.

AQHA Best of the Remuda Sale, Will Rogers Memorial Center, Justin Arena, Fort Worth, TX. FMI call 817-877-2400 or visit www.fwssr.com

"Best of the West" Ranch Rodeo, Will Rogers Memorial Center Coliseum, Fort Worth. 7:30 pm. FMI call 817-877-2400 or visit www.fwssr.com.

Cowboys & Cowgirls Wanted, Half Moon Ranch, 4423 FM 2828, Bandera, TX. Cowboy Match Races, Pony Express Relay Races, Cowboy Mounted Shooting - Cash Prizes. Saturdays at 3pm. Authentic Chuckwagon Supper and all the fixins and campfire music. BYOB. $40 per person - cash only. Dinner starts at 5:30. Call 830-696-8577 to RSVP.

January 16-17
Alamo Quarter Horse Association Breeders Show, San Antonio Rose Palace, San Antonio, 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.

NEW LISTING - Dan Keen Horsemanship Clinic, Fincastle Farms, Houston, TX. Training Demo, Speed Control, Direction & Collection, Buddy & Barn Favor, Desensitizing, Respect Issues, Improve Work Ethic, Clipper Demo and more. FMI call Jody First, Fincastle Farms 281-463-4444 or email: fincastlefarm@aol.com or visit www.dankeenhorsemanship.com.

January 17
Invitational Ranch Horse Show and Sale, Will Rogers Memorial Center, Coliseum, Fort Worth, TX. Show at 1pm followed immediately by the sale. 17 top quality gendings from outstanding Southwest ranches will compete, demonstrating their skills, then sell at public auction. Look for sale catalog online at www.fwssr.com in December. FMI call 817-877-2400.

Paint Horse Performance Classes, Will Rogers Memorial Center, Justin Arena, Fort Worth, Texas. Starts at 8am. Entry deadline November 15 - late entries accepted until December 30. FMI call 817-877-2400 or visit www.fwssr.com.

Chris Cox Horsemanship Clinic, Will Rogers Memorial Center, Coliseum, Fort Worth, TX. 10:30 am. FMI visit www.fwssr.com

"Best of the West" Ranch Rodeo Award Presentations, Will Rogers Memorial Center, Coliseum, Fort Worth, TX. FMI visit www.fwssr.com

"Best of Mexico Celebracion" Will Rogers Memorial Center, Coliseum, Fort Worth, TX. 7:30 pm. FMI visit www.fwssr.com

Cowboy Camp, behind Bunkhouse Leather, Bandera, TX. Bring your guitar, fiddle and come showcase your original cowboy songs or come and listen! 3pm - ?. Weather permitting - located outside under the trees. FMI call Lew at 830-696-3690 for more information.

January 18
Cowboys of Color Rodeo, Will Rogers Memorial Center Coliseum, Fort Worth, TX. 2pm. For tickets visit fwssr.com or call 817-877-2410.

Quarter Horse Cutting Classes, Will Rogers Memorial Center, Justin Arena, Fort Worth, TX. Starts at 8am. FMI call 817-877-2400 or visit www.fwssr.com

Paint Horse Cutting Classes, Will Rogers Memorial Center, Justin Arena, Fort Worth, TX. Starts at 2pm. FMI call 817-877-2400 or visit www.fwssr.com

January 19
NCHA Cutting Classes, Will Rogers Memorial Center, Justin Arena, Fort Worth, TX. Starts at 8am. Entry deadline Nov. 15 - late entries accepted until Dec. 30. FMI call 817-877-2400 or visit www.fwssr.com.

Texas Rose Barrel Racing, Texas Rose Horse Park, Tyler, TX. Indoor Arena - Rain or Shine! Arena opens at 6pm. Exhibitions begin at 6:30 pm. $4 each or 4 runs for $14. 4-D Jackpot at 8:30 pm - $25 entry fee. NBHA Rules & Payout. Cash Only. Negative Coggins Required. Concessions on site. FMI call D'Anne at 903-882-8696 or email: danne@texasrosehorsepark.com.

Elated Equines Pony Club 6-week Program, DCT Morgans, Bulverde, TX. 4gh of 6 sessions. 1.5 hour session each Tuesday. Designed to prepare children interested in taking riding lessons. Students will learn care of horses prior to riding, after riding and anywhere in between and a riding lesson each week. Sign up before Dec. 14th and receive a 10% early-bird discount.. Sign up 2 or more siblings and receive an aditional 10% off. FMI call Liza M. Moon at 210-379-5287, email: liza.elatedequines@gmail.com or visit www.elatedequines.webs.com/ponyclub.htm.

January 20
Paul Humphreys, Trophy Ice Weekly Barrel Race - Salt Creek Indoor Arena - Wed, nights, Ex start 6:30. 4 D Class will start 8:30. Ground will be worked and in great Shape - Call Paul Humphrey 817-304-5085 or Salt Creek 940-433-5026

January 21-24
Blue Ribbon Winter Festival Hunter Humber Show, Somervell County Expo, Glen Rose, TX. AA Hunters, Hunter & Jumper Classes. FMI call Patrick at 940-367-1217 or visit: www.southboundshows.com.

January 22
Mustang Magic - Trainers Challenge, Will Rogers Memorial Center, Justin Arena, Fort Worth, TX. 6:00 pm. FMI call 817-877-2400 or visit www.fwssr.com.

January 22-25
Silver Spur Circuit AQHA Show, 1st Community Credit Union Spur Arena, San Angelo, TX. Friday & Saturday Double Judged / Double Pointed Show. Judges: Chris Jeter and Larry Little. Sunday and Monday Split Combined Show. Judges: Michele Pearsen and Keith Longacre. AQHA Approved Horse Show and also approved by BCQHA, TQHA and RQHA.Stall & RV Reservations call 325-653-7785. FMI call 325-653-7785.

January 23
Mustang Magic - Trainers Challenge followed by Mustang Adoption/Auction, Will Rogers Memorial Center, Justin Arena, Fort Worth, TX. Start at 6pm. FMI call 817-877-2400 or visit www.fwssr.com

NEW LISTING - 4-H / Open Schooling Horse Show, Expo Arena, Durant, OK. Training aids acceptable at this show. FMI call Rachel at 580-916-1378 or email: trademark07@hotmail.com.

January 23-24
Houston Dressage Society Winter Show I & II, Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, TX. FMI call Marilyn at 713-861-0761.

Texas Winternational Appaloosa Show, Heart O' Texas Fair Complex, Dodge Pavilion, Waco, TX. Sponsored by Texas ApHC. FMI contact Dawna Harwell at 972-672-3457 or email: ddharwell@yahoo.com.

January 24
Donkey and Mule Halter and Performance Classes, Will Rogers Memorial Center, Justin Arena, Fort Worth, TX. 9am. FMI call 817-877-2400 or visit www.fwssr.com.

Cowboy Camp, behind Bunkhouse Leather, Bandera, TX. Bring your guitar, fiddle and come showcase your original cowboy songs or come and listen! 3pm - ?. Weather permitting - located outside under the trees. FMI call Lew at 830-696-3690 for more information.

NEW LISTING - TOBRA Jackpot, JS Bridwell (MPEC) Arena, Wichita Falls, TX. Exhibitions begin at 2pm with Open to follow. FMI call Edwyna at 940-781-6031 or email: tammylemond@aol.com or visit www.tobra.org.

January 25
Paint and Quarter Horse Team Roping Classes, Will Rogers Memorial Center, Justin Arena, Fort Worth, TX. Start at 9am. FMI call 817-877-2400 or visit www.fwssr.com.

Cowboy Publishing Time Event Challenge - Team Roping, Will Rogers Memorial Center, Justin Arean, Fort Worth, TX. 6pm. Jud Little Ranch "Fast Five" Top 65 Team Ropers. FMI call 817-877-2400 or visit www.fwssr.com

January 26
Pony of the Americas Halter and Performance Classes, Will Rogers Memorial Center, Coliseum, Fort Worth, TX. 8am. FMI call 817-877-2400 or visit www.fwssr.com

Paint and Quarter Horse Tie-down Roping Classes, Will Rogers Memorial Center, Justin Arena, Fort Worth, TX. 9am. FMI call 817-877-2400 or visit www.fwssr.com

Demonstration of the POA Preferred Sale horses , Will Rogers Memorial Center Coliseum, Fort Worth, TX. 4pm. FMI call 817-877-2400 or visit www.fwssr.com

Cowboy Publishing Time Event Challenge - Tie-down Roping, Will Rogers Memorial Center, Justin Arean, Fort Worth, TX. 6pm. Jud Little Ranch "Fast Five" Top 65 Team Ropers. FMI call 817-877-2400 or visit www.fwssr.com

POA Preferred Sale sponsored by the Texas Pony of the Americas Club, Will Rogers Memorial Center, West Arena, Fort Worth, TX. Starts at 7pm. FMI call 817-877-2400 or visit www.fwssr.com

Texas Rose Barrel Racing, Texas Rose Horse Park, Tyler, TX. Indoor Arena - Rain or Shine! Arena opens at 6pm. Exhibitions begin at 6:30 pm. $4 each or 4 runs for $14. 4-D Jackpot at 8:30 pm - $25 entry fee. NBHA Rules & Payout. Cash Only. Negative Coggins Required. Concessions on site. FMI call D'Anne at 903-882-8696 or email: danne@texasrosehorsepark.com.

Elated Equines Pony Club 6-week Program, DCT Morgans, Bulverde, TX. 5th of 6 sessions. 1.5 hour session each Tuesday. Designed to prepare children interested in taking riding lessons. Students will learn care of horses prior to riding, after riding and anywhere in between and a riding lesson each week. Sign up before Dec. 14th and receive a 10% early-bird discount.. Sign up 2 or more siblings and receive an aditional 10% off. FMI call Liza M. Moon at 210-379-5287, email: liza.elatedequines@gmail.com or visit www.elatedequines.webs.com/ponyclub.htm.

January 27
Reining Horse Classes, Will Rogers Memorial Center, Justin Arena, Fort Worth, TX. APHA, AQHA, PHBA and NRHA to run concurrently. Starts at 8am. FMI call 817-877-2400 or visit www.fwssr.com

Pony of the Americas Performance Classes, Will Rogers Memorial Center, Coliseum, Fort Worth, TX. Starts at 8am. FMI call 817-877-2400 or visit www.fwssr.com

Paul Humphreys, Trophy Ice Weekly Barrel Race - Salt Creek Indoor Arena - Wed, nights, Ex start 6:30. 4 D Class will start 8:30. Ground will be worked and in great Shape - Call Paul Humphrey 817-304-5085 or Salt Creek 940-433-5026

January 27-30
Palomino Horse Show, Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, Fort Worth, Texas. Double Judged/Double Pointed. Entry deadline for all Equine Nov. 15 - late entries accepted until December 30, 2009. Jan. 27-28 Reining, Jan. 29-30 - Halter & Performance. FMI visit www.fwssr.com.

January 27-31
HOT Winter Slide Reining Show, Heart of Texas Arena, Waco, TX. Show approved by NRHA, TRHA, HOTRHA & AQHA. Wednesday 1/27 and Thursday 1/28: Paid Warm-ups $25 for 8 minutes Wednesday 12Noon - 6pm and Thursday 12Noon - 6pm. Reserved time slots will be charged). Show Secretary Glenda Harrell (817) 929-5802, Stall and RV Reservations call Vicki Hobbs at 254-776-1660.

NEW LISTING - Annual United States Poly Clubs, Inc. Meeting & Convention, JW Marriot, Uptown Houston, TX. Events will include a banquet, trade fair featuring equestrian products, USPC Bookstore, workshops for volunteer leaders and active USPC members. FMI contact www.ponyclub.org & click on Annual Meeting or call Wayne Quarles, USPC Activities Director at 859-254-7669.

January 28
Reining Horse Classes, Will Rogers Memorial Center, Justin Arena, Fort Worth, TX. APHA, AQHA, PHBA and NRHA classes to run concurrently. Start at 8am. FMI call 817-877-2400 or visit www.fwssr.com..

January 28-31
Winter Warm Up Hunter/Jumper Show, Somervell County Expo, Glen Rose, TX. AA Hunters, Hunter & Jumper Classes. FMI call Patrick at 940-367-1217 or visit www.southboundshows.com.

January 29
Palomino Horse Halter Classes, Will Rogers Memorial Center, Justin Arena, Fort Worth, TX. Starts at 10am. FMI call 817-877-2400 or visit www.fwssr.com.

Gypsy Horse Registry of American Classes, Will Rogers Memorial Center, Justin Arena, Fort Worth, TX. Starts at 6pm. FMI call 817-877-2400 or visit www.fwssr.com.

January 29-31
NEW LISTING - Dan Keen Horsemanship, "Beyond A Solid Foundation" Clinic, Dan Keen Horsemanship Training Facility, Round Top, TX. Speed Control, Improve Directions & Stops, Advanced Trail, Achieve Softness in the Bridle and Beginning Brodle-less Riding. FMI call Kelley at 979-251-2692 or email kelley@dankeenhorsemanship.com or visit: www.dankeenhorsemanship.com.

January 30
Palomino Horse Performance Classes, Will Rogers Memorial Center, Justin Arena, Fort Worth, TX. 8am. FMI call 817-877-2400 of visit www.fwssr.com

Miniature Horse Costume and Halter Stallion Classes, Will Rogers Memorial Center, Justin Arena, Fort Worth, TX. Starts at 6pm. FMI call 817-877-2400 or visit www.fwssr.com

Gypsy Horse Registry of America Classes, Will Rogers Memorial Center, Justin Arena, Fort Worth, TX. Starts at 6 pm. Running concurrently with the Miniature Horse Show. FMI call 817-877-2400 or visit www.fwssr.com

Winter Catalog Sale, Speer Horse Company Sale Barn, Talpa, TX. Catalog sale followed by open consignment sale, catalog closes January 10. FMI call Jerry at 325-214-0558 or Ann at 325-214-0557 or email: talpamountup@yahoo.com or visit www.speerhorsecompany.com.

NEW LISTING - Bluebonnet Barrel Racing Association, Guadalupe County Fairgrounds Arena, Seguin, TX. $1000 added Chiller Thriller, WPRA Approved. 4D format. Books open at 8:30 am, exhibitions 9am - 12:30 pm, open at 1pm. Entry fee $40. $5 office fee per horse not to exceed $10, $5 exhibitions. FMI call Rebecca at 210-867-4571 or visit www.bluebonnetbarrelracingassoc.com.

NEW LISTING - Namgis Quarter Horses & RanchForeman, Ltd. Benefit Roping, 5101 FM 462, Hondo, TX. Roping to benefit the Multiple Sclerosis Center of South Texas and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Ropers will compete for over $30,000 in cash and prizes that includes $10,000 added money, a custom tooled trophy saddle by Cactus Saddlery, and a buckle by Hy O Silver. Ropers will compete in two rounds with the top ten fastest average times advancing to a final round. While the cowboys will compete for prizes & money, sponsors of the event will be competing too. Each sponsor will be paired with a cowboy who made it to the final round. That roper will wear the sponsor's name and colors as they rope their final calf. The sponsors also have a shot at taking home prizes if their roper wins. Sponsor prices include a Hy O Silver buckle that matches the finals champion buckle and a full tooled briefcase that matches the average winner's trophy saddle. Additional funds will be raised from ticket sales. Spectators will have access to free food, up-close-and-ersonal seating and a chance at door prizes, including an autographed Clay Walker guitar. FMI regarding event sponsorship or to purchase tickets, please visit www.NamgisQuarterHorses.com/Premier or call Janet Kaufman, Executive Director of MSCST at 210-691-1245, or visit www.NationalMSSociety.org.

NEW LISTING - Classic Dressage Clinic with Reinhard A. Dorsch at Bell Canto Farms, Dripping Springs, TX. FMI contact Suzanne Warmack at 512-797-1178 or email: suzannewarmack@yahoo.com.

January 30-31
On Fire Productions Team Roping, Myrtle Springs, TX. FMI call Curtis McKnight at 936-674-6007 or Kevin Blackwell at 903-721-0303 or visit www.onfireproduction.com.

January 31
Miniature Horse Halter and Performance Classes, Will Rogers Memorial Center, Justin Arena, Fort Worth, TX. Starts at 9am. FMI call 817-877-2400 or visit www.fwssr.com

Gypsy Horse Registry of America Classes, Will Rogers Memorial Center, Justin Arena, Fort Worth, TX. Starts at 9am. Show runs concurrently with the Miniature Horse Show. FMI call 817-877-2400 or visit www.fwssr.com..

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