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May 2008 Event Calendar

May 1
Purina Horse Owners Workshop, Linseisen's Feed & Supply, Bellville, TX. FMI call Carey at 979-865-3602.

May 2
Team Penning Practice, Jackpot Series, Cibolo Livery Stables, Bulverde, TX. Fridays at 7:30 pm. FMI call 830-980-2226 or visit: www.tejasrodeo.com.

May 2-4
Mayfest Challenge, Fort Worth, TX. FMI call Kristen Fisher, 940-498-4292.

NEW LISTING - Hill Country State Natural Area Partners Trail Ride, Hill Country State Natural Area Lodge, Bandera, TX. Grand opening ceremonies of new park headquarters building, Saturday May 3rd at 2pm. Check www.hcsnap.org for more information.

NEW LISTING - Trail Ride, 7IL Ranch, Cat Spring, TX. Fridah: Arrive & set up camp after 1pm, Optional Ride on your own at 7IL on 40 miles of permanently marked horse trails, 7pm Dinner and Dancing with Al Sulak & The Country Sounds. Saturday: Breakfast @ 7am, Pull out at 9:15 SHARP for Bellville, Breaks on Route to Bellville Water provided to horses & people, Parade through downtown Bellville @ 12Noon, Lunch at Bellville provided behind Rocking B, Trail riders ride back to 7IL with the option of relaxing, riding the ranch or driving back for Johnny Lee in Bellville. Sunday: Optional Ride on your own at 7IL until 4pm. If you have authentic clothes from the 1800s period-please wear. Wagons, stage coaches and buggies allowed. Wagon ride available if wagon owner and driver agree. Must have current Neg. Coggins, No profanity, No littering, No stallions or dogs on ride (dogs must be on leashes at camp), No visible alcoholic beverages on streets or roads. Children must be supervised at all times. $60 per person for the entire weekend. $25 per kid riders (12 & Under). $15 per RV hookup (per 24 hours). Call to reserve RV Electric w/water, only 21 available. Extra meals for Friday Night - $10. Johnny Lee tickets $15 advanced or $20 at the door. Horse clubs...please call for group rates. FMI call 979-236-5552 or visit www.7iLTrails.com.

NEW LISTING - International Horse Trials, Greenwod Farm, Weatherford, TX. Friday-9:00am - 3:30 Dressage. Saturday: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm Dressage, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Cross-Country Jumping, 10:30 am - 4:30 pm Stadium Jumping. Sunday: 8:30 - 3:30 Cross-Country Jumping, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Stadium Jumping. Admittance/spectators to the Horse Trials is free fo charge and there will be food and tack vendors on-site. FMI call christie tull at 817-599-8159 or visit www.greenwoodfarmonline.com.

May 2-7
The Heritage Trail Ride Association of New Braunfels will sponsor a trail ride from New Braunfels to Fredericksburg. Gather at the Comal County Yard on Hwy 46 approx. 5 miles west of New Braunfels on Friday evening with registration beginning at 5pm. Ride out Saturday, May 3 at 8am to Spring Branch and the following days to Kendalia, Sisterdale, Luckenbach and to Fredericksburg on Wednesday, May 7. Price to include an evening meal catered by Vicki. FMI call David Wiedenfeld, Trail Boss at 830-629-1925 or Jack Borchers at 830-625-7711.

May 3
Trail Ride Sponsored by the Texas Draft Horse and Mule Association, Lake Whitney, TX. FMI call Rodney Read at 979-249-5795 or visit: www.tdhma.org.

Updated Information...PAC Approved! - Saddle Slappers 4-H Open Horse Show Fun Day, Comal County Sheriff's Posse Area, New Braunfels, TX. Show to benefit the 4-H Horse Project Club. Age Divisions: 8 & Under, 9-18 and 19 & Over. Open Jackpot Showmanship and Open Jackpot Western Pleasure. $6/class or $55 all day entry fee. High Point and Reserve High Point per age group. Ribbons 1-6. Call 830-620-9661 or 830-743-6222 or email atkhorses@satx.rr.com for show information. Saddle covers for high point and grooming bags for reserve high point!

Round Mountain Horse Sale, Round Mountain, TX (just south of Marble Falls on 181). Accepting horses at 8am (Current Neg. Coggins Required) Tack starts at 11am. Large selection of new saddles & tack. Used saddles tack welcome for auction. Horse sale starts at 1pm. FMI call 210-885-0902 or 210-316-6146. MasterCard, Visa and Discover accepted.

Spring/Summer Open Pro Rodeo Series, Cibolo Livery Stables, 401 Obst Road, Bulverde, TX. Every Saturday night 3/1 thru 6/28. Bull Riding, Tie-Down Roping, Team Roping, Barrel Racing & Calf Scramble. Trailer Awarded to high point overall combined series champion. Buckles awarded in every event. Grounds open at 5pm, Books open 5:30-7:30pm, Rodeo will start promptly at 7:30 pm Food & Drinks available. Dance to live country music following the rodeo. Admission $8/Adult, $4/children 6-12 and 5 & Under Free. Visit www.tejasrodeo.com for award rules and entry fees. General Info: 830-980-2226. Contestant Info: 830-377-4017.

MTQHA 2008 Open Show Buckle Series, Bell County Expo Center, Belton, TX. Series Dates: 4/5, 5/3 and 6/7. Classes in Halter, Showmanship, English and Western. High Point prizes as well as class prizes to be given. Visit www.mtqha.com for showbill and rules or call Jewell at 254-338-1004

Team Penning and Sorting Series, Bar S Arena, Royse City, TX. (Series Dates: 2/2, 3/1, 4/5, 5/3 and Finals 6/7). FMI call 972-636-1422.

Bertram Team Penning Club Spring Buckle Series #1, C&H Arena, Bertram, TX. 7pm. Youth, #3, #5, Open Classes, two rounds. No ride limit, but must change a rider. Members $5 per ride - Non-Members $7 per ride. Kids $2.50. FMI call 512-556-0958 or email: bertramteampenningclub@yahoo.com.

Horse Soccer, Equitech Stables, Round Rock, TX. 1st Saturday of the month at 7pm. Each game costs $5. We'll play 3-4 games per night. Bring your horse, lawn chair and drinks (no alcohol please). Current Neg. Coggins Required. No stallions please. Call before you haul to ensure arena conditions are favorable for soccer. FMI call 512-341-0685 or visit http://home.austin.rr.com/joncon/

Open Horse Show, Sola Fe Ranch, Lockhart, TX. Sponsored by Chisholm Trail 4-H Horse Club. FMI call Wanda at 512-601-1075.

Waller Turn & Burn Series, Waller County Fairgrounds on FM 359 south of Hemstead, TX. (Series dates: 4/19, 5/3, 5/17) Books open at 9am, follow at 10am with exhibition runs $5 or 3/$10, 11:30 am Barrel Race for Youth 7 & Under, Youth 8-13, and Youth 14-18. Winners receive special prize - $15 per run. The $500 Added Money 4-D Open Series will start at 1pm. 1/2, 1/2, 1 Second Splits for $35. Series Winners will receive a buckle. FMI or to become a sponsor call Kathy Anderson at 713-417-0220 or Pat McKeever at 281-924-2509 or visit www.freewebs.com/wc4hhc.

Purina Horse Owners Workshop, Gulf Coast Equine & Pet Center, Friendswood, TX. FMI call Mike at 281-482-7186.

Open All Breed Horse Show, Still Creek Boys Ranch Covered Arena, Bryan, TX. Fund Raiser for and sponsored by Gulf Coast Appaloosa Horse Club. Registration at 7:30 am and Show starts at 8:00 am. Halter, English, Western Pleasure and Speed Events. Jackpot Classes for English, Western Pleasure, Barrels and Poles. Silent Auction. Concession Stand. Neg. Coggins Required. $8 per class. $5 grounds fee per horse. $80 flat fee. Jackpot $20. FMI call Brenda at 979-696-9416 or Jerry at 281-252-3168 or visit www.gulfcoastaphc.com.

May 3-4
Gulf Coast Welsh Pony Association, Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, TX. FMI call Robin Noak at 979-478-7191.

Reining Warm-Up #2 TRHA/NRHA, Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Kathy, TX. FMI call Dave Archer at 281-239-8971.

Parelli Harmony 4 Clinic with Kerri Joosten, Trails End Equestrian Center, Leander, TX. FMI call 512-267-3921 or visit www.trailsendec.com.

TSPRA Rodeo, Lone Star Arena, Stephenville, TX. Rodeo begins at 10am on Saturday, 9am on Sunday. FMI call Lori Pate at 512-398-5209 or email: lorijopate@hotmail.com. For vendor information ($50) email: jessie@lonestararena.com.

May 6
Purina Horse Owners Workshop, D & L Farm & Home, Denton, TX. FMI Call Jasmine at 940-891-0100

Purina Horse Owners Workshop, Gulf Coast Cooperative, Kingsville, TX. FMI call James at 361-592-2621

Ranch Sorting Practice, Cibolo Livery Stables, Bulverde, TX. Every Tuesday @ 7pm. FMI call 830-980-2226 or visit www.tejasrodeo.com.

Purina Horse Owners Workshop, Bernardo Farm & Ranch, Cat Spring, TX. FMI call Carl at 979-732-5161

Purina Horse Owners Workshop, Mumme's Sendero Ranch, San Antonio, TX. FMI call Sharon at 830-980-4924

May 7
Purina Horse Owners Workshop, Mummes, Inc., Hondo, TX. FMI call Jamie at 830-426-3313,

May 8-11
Fiesta Classic Hunters & Jumpers Show, San Antonio Rose Palace, San Antonio, TX. FMI call 210-698-3300.

May 9-10
Craig Cameron Horse Training Clinic at the Western Heritage Classic, Expo Center of Taylor County, Abilene, TX. FMI call 325-677-4376 or visit www.craigcameron.com.

May 9
Team Penning Practice, Jackpot Series, Cibolo Livery Stables, Bulverde, TX. Fridays at 7:30 pm. FMI call 830-980-2226 or visit: www.tejasrodeo.com.

May 9-11
Texas State Mounted Shooting Championship, Brazos County Exposition Center, Bryan, TX. MI call Mickey at 512-278-1201 or Steve at 979-251-2430 or visit www.lospistoleros.org/events/php.

Les Vogt Horsemanship Clinic hosted by T&P Horse Company, Marshall City Arena, Marshall, TX. Les will share his "Five Easy Pieces" program with participants. all riders, all disciplines, and all skill levels are welcome! $600 per rider - Clinic is limited to 15 riders. $200 non-refundable deposit to reserve spot. Paypal accepted. $15 for stalls & $15 for RV hookups. FMI call Jennifer at 903-926-6278 or Valerie at 903-938-2714.

Equine Touch Clinic with Jock and Ivana Ruddock (Level 1 and 2), The Whole Horse, San Marcos, TX. Cost $475. FMI contact The Whole Horse, 3330 Harris Hill Road, San Marcos, TX. 512-396-2234.

May 10
4-H Williamson County Hoofpicks Open Horse Show Series, Georgetown Show Barn, Georgetown, TX. (Series Dates: 11/10/07, 4/19/08 and 5/10/08) High Point awards at each show in 5 Divisions. Series High Point Awards as well. Judge: TBA. FMI call Penny Leppin at 512-784-6090 or e-mail: pleppin@sbcglobal.net. For entry form visit www.hoofpicks.net.

NEW LISTING - Vic's Arena Playday Buckle Series, Vic's Arena, Marion, TX. Series dates: 5/10, 5/31, 6/7 and 6/21. Books open @ 9:00 am and Playday starts @ 10:00 am. Cloverleaf, Straight-away,Poles, Stake Race, Goat tying/pulling. Lead line assisted 2-5 years. Pee Wee - 6-8 years. Intermediate - 9-12 years. Jr 13-15 years. Sr. 16-19 years. Super Seniors 20 & over. Negative Coggins required. FMI contact Erica @ 210-683-1093

Classical Symposium Celebrating the Art of Classical Horsemanship, HH Classical, 450 Goforth Road, Fort Worth, TX. 10am - 6pm Lectures and Demos. 5pm-7pm Wine and Cheese Reception. Artists and Vendors, Live Spanish Music, Carriage Driving Demonstration, Presentation on the history of classical dressage, Spanish and Portuguese Stallion presentations. In hand and under saddle equestrian demonstrations. Visit www.HHclassical.com for directions, updates and more information. Boxed lunches will be available. MUST RSVP 817-433-3668 or email: hhclassical@sbcglobal.net.

NEW LISTING - Jackpot Playday, Bexar County Sheriff's Posse Arena, Hwy 181 South @ Foster Road, San Antonio, TX. Books Open at 9am - Show starts at 11am. Ride a Buck, Egg and Spoon, Cloverleaf Barrels, Straightaway Barrels, Pole Bending, Stake Race, Ring the Pole, Keyhole Race and Flag Race. Five Age Groups. Neg. Coggins Required. Concessions on Grounds. 70% Payback in each event! FMI contact Marshall Milikien at 210-632-0817.

Classic Paint Show, Hays County Civic Center, San Marcos, TX. Sponsored by the Central Texas Paint Horse Club. Full slate of APHA Classes. High Point Awards 7 Divisions. Ribbons 1-6. All-Breed Green Horse Classes. All Breed Green Rider Classes. APHA Yearling challenge. FMI call Valera Snodgrass at 830-693-6442 or e-mail: vsnodgra@tstar.net or visit www.ctphc.com..

Ad reservation deadline for The Horse Gazette. Call 210-641-9928 or visit www.horsegazette.com/advertise.html for more information.

May 10-11
GSWEC/Britannia Farm GHHJA Show, Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Main Arena, Katy, TX. FMI call Pauline Cook at 281-579-1272.

Greater Houston Miniatures, Great Southwest Equestrian Center, East Arena, Katy, TX. FMI call Nancy Grizzaffi at 979-732-3230.

Timed Event Horse Sale, Wildfire Ranch Arena, Salado, TX. Produced by Rodeo Horses Unlimited.com - Live Webcast of The Barrel Race, Roping Exhibitions and the Horse Sale on www.horseauctions.com. FMI call 918-944-0953 or visit www.rhusales.com.

Classic Dressage Clinic with Reinhard A. Dorsch, Look Sharp Farm, College Station, TX. FMI call Marcetta Darensbourg at 979-776-8993 or email: Marcetta@mail.chem.tamu.edu.

NEW LISTING - 1-2 Day Intensive Cutting Clinic with Leon Harrel, Weatherford, TX. Minimum cutting experience required, individuals addressed at their own unique levels, from beginners to advanced. Space limited to 5 riders. Finished cutting horses available. FMI contact Alex Harrel at 940-682-3306 or 352-361-9172 or visit www.LeonHarrel.com.

May 11-19
Craig Cameron Working Clinic Plus, Double Horn Ranch, Bluff Dale, TX. FMI call 254-728-3082 or visit www.craigcameron.com.

May 13
Purina Horse Owners Workshop, Border Enterprises, Rio Grande City, TX. FMI call Gus at 956-487-2570.

Ranch Sorting Practice, Cibolo Livery Stables, Bulverde, TX. Every Tuesday @ 7pm. FMI call 830-980-2226 or visit www.tejasrodeo.com.

Purina Horse Owners Workshop, Border Enterprises, Rio Grande City, TX. FMI call Gus 956-487-2570

May 14
Purina Horse Owners Workshop, Sam Houston Feed & Supply, Houston, TX. FMI call Sue at 281-591-2443.

Speed Events Practice Night, Rockin' 3D Arena, off Hwy 304S on Watterson Road, Bastrop, TX. Barrels, Poles & Straights from 6pm until 9pm. Gates open at 5pm for sign-in and warm-up. $3/run or a $20 bill will get you unlimited runs for the night. FMI call 512-497-2769.

May 14-18
Rich Skelton 5-Day Heeling School, Rick Skelton Arena, Llano, TX. Top Quality Facility, First class Headers to turn steers, stall managed & hay provided. Limited to 10 Heelers. FMI call 325-423-5290 or visit www.rickskelton.com.

May 15
Purina Horse Owners Workshop, Guadalupe County Fairgrounds Covered Arena, Seguin, TX. Professional Reiner Todd Martin, Purina Equine Nutritionist Scott Campbell and GCFA True Women's Drill Team with AAEP Veterinarian Dr. Justin Bruening. FMI call Leslie at 830-379-1750.

May 15-18
Mayfest Hunters & Jumpers Show, San Antonio Rose Palace, San Antonio, TX. FMI call 210-698-3300.

Equine Touch Clinic with Jock and Ivana Ruddock (Level 3), The Whole Horse, San Marcos, TX. Cost $575. FMI contact The Whole Horse, 3330 Harris Hill Road, San Marcos, TX. 512-396-2234..

May 16
Team Penning Practice, Jackpot Series, Cibolo Livery Stables, Bulverde, TX. Fridays at 7:30 pm. FMI call 830-980-2226 or visit: www.tejasrodeo.com.

May 16-18
Britannia Farm AQHA Spring Celebration, Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Main Arena, Katy, TX. FMI call Pauline Cook at 281-579-1272.

Spindletop Arabians Spring Show, Great Southwest Equestrian Center, East Arena, Katy, TX. FMI call Marty Jones at 409-673-1177.

SHOT Stock Horse Versatility Clinic and Competition, Glen Rose, TX. Sponsored by Three Rivers Ranch, the clinic will be held on Friday the 16th and the Competition on Saturday the 17th and Sunday the 18th. Multiple arenas - one covered and stalls and pens. FMI call John Burnside at 254-823-6643.

USTRC Roping, Lone Star Arena, Stephenville, TX. FJI call MIke Qualls at 254-968-0002, ext. 136.

May 16
Purina Horse Owners Workshop, Bohuslav Farm & Ranch, Hallettsville, TX. FMI call Mike at 361-572-8832,

May 17
NEW LISTING - Hills Prairie Livestock Horse Sale, Hills Prairie Livestock Auction, 1177 Highway 307, Bastrop, TX. Tack Auction 11am. Horse Sale at 2pm. Hundreds of $$$ in FREE DRAWINGS! Free Cowboy Breakfast 8:30-9:30am. Ranch Horse competition and sale special session - beautiful trophy buckle awarded. Registered, Non Registered Geldings and Mares of any age eligible. $100 Catalog Fee - 8% Commission - No PO Fee. Regular Catalog Session - $75 - 8% Commission - No PO Fee. Catalog Deadline May 7th @ Noon. Open Consighment Session $20 Office Fee - 8% Commission - No PO Fee. FMI call Blake Duncan at 512-629-3131 or visit www.hillsprairielivestock.com.

Competitive Trail Challenge, C Bar Ranch, Valley Mills, TX. $500 cash awards/prizes. Check in Friday evening or Saturday morning. Ride out between 9-10 am. Ride will be 6 miles of trail with judged obstacles along the way. Trail will take 2-3 hours, followed by lunch and awards. Open, pleasure and junior divisions. Facilities for overnight stay. Clinics will be available. Visit www.CompetitiveTrailChallenge.comfor entry form and for more information.

Texas Draft Horse and Mule Association Harvest Day, Ledbetter, TX. FMI call Rodney Read at 979-249-5795 or visit: www.tdhma.org.

Bertram Team Penning Club Practice, C&H Arena, Bertram, TX. Members $5 per ride, Non-Members $7. Kids under 13, first 3 rides free - $2.50 thereafter. FMI 512-556-0958 or e-mail: bertramteampenningclub@yahoo.com.

2008 Open Ranch Horse Versatility Contest Series, Marble Falls, TX. Series dates 4/26, 5/17 and 6/21 - more dates to be announced. Jackpot cutting first, then RHV classes: Ranch Cutting, Working Ranch Horse, Ranch Trail, Ranch Riding and Ranch Halter. Divisions: Open, Amateur, Youth, Novice Rider, Green Horse and Never Won A Buckle. RHV Clinic the Friday before the show. To reserve your spot call 830-598-7487 or email: tradingdays@yahoo.com or visit kellyhaydonhorsetraining.com. Call before you haul!

Southwest Chapter Missouri Fox Trotter National Point Show, Marshall City Arena, Marshall, TX. 10 am. FMI call Loveta White at 903-884-3010 or email: lovetawhite@sbcglobal.net,

Southern Texas Playday Association Buckle Series, Old City Arena Park, 300 Briarmeadow, Friendswood, TX. Series dates: 3/29, 4/12, 5/17, 5/21, and 6/28 with Rain Date of 7/5. Line-Up: Poles, Cloverleaf Barrels, Straights, Optional Jackpot Race. Age Groups determined Jan. 1, 2008: 9 & Under, 10-13, 14-18 and 19 & Over. Fees: Worker - $10 per event - Non-Worker: $15 per event. Exhibitions $5 per run; Lead-line: $4 per event. Incentive Race - $4 for each nomination for each event; Jackpot Race - $5 per event. FMI call Marietta Benson, payday@pdq.net or call 281-369-2375 or visit www.angelfire.com/tx/southerntexasplayday.

May 17-18
Parelli Harmony 1 Clinic with Kerri Joosten, Trails End Equestrian Center, Leander, TX. FMI call 512-267-3921 or visit www.trailsendec.com

Trinity Hill Farm H/J Show, Travis County Expo Center, Austin, TX. FMI call Kristi at 512-243-5235 or email trinityhill@earthlink.net.

May 18
David Walsh Horse Communication Clinic, T&P Horse Company Arena, Marshall, TX. All riders, all disciplines and all skill levels welcome - serious riders only. Cost per rider $125 - lunch will be provided. $100 if you pre-register by May 12th. Limited to 20 riders. $50 non-refundable deposit will reserve spot - Paypal accepted. FMI call Michelle at 903-407-0900, Jennifer at 903-926-6278 or Valerie at 903-938-2714, you can also visit www.tandphorsecompany.com.

Liberty Hill Farm Dressage Schooling Show, Liberty Hill Farm, Boerne, TX. Show 1 of 3 (3/22, 4/20 and 5/18). FMI call 830-981-9102 or visit: libertyhillfarm.net.

May 18-19
Whole Horse Power - The Touch That Teaches - The Tellington Method, D Ranch, Hamilton Pool Road, Dripping Springs, TX. Registration 8:30-9am, Clinic starts at 9am. Limited to 12 Participants $225 (includes lunch) and 6 Horses (Neg. Coggins Required). Advance registration of $100 required by May 7. Auditors $30 for the weekend or $20 per day - must attend Sunday morning session. FMI call Penny Stone at 512-847-9969 or 512-917-1866 or e-mail: penny@wholehorsepower.com. FMI on horse boarding or staying on site, or directions call Donna DeGroot at 512-263-2345 or 512-289-1510 or e-mail: jdracingteam@aol.com

May 20
Ranch Sorting Practice, Cibolo Livery Stables, Bulverde, TX. Every Tuesday @ 7pm. FMI call 830-980-2226 or visit www.tejasrodeo.com.

May 21-25
Show Jumping Classic, Texas Rose Horse Park, Tyler, TX. Green Pony Hunter-A, Pony Hunter-A, Pony Jumper-N, Junior Hunter-A, Hunter-A, Hunter Equetation-N, Jumper $10000+ - N. FMI call Patrick Rodes at 940-240-1207.

May 21-28
Craig Cameron Working Clinic Plus, Double Horn Ranch, Bluff Dale, TX. FMI call 254-728-3082 or visit www.craigcameron.com. .

May 22-25
Alamo Arabian Spring Fiesta, San Antonio Rose Palace, San Antonio, Texas. Dressage/Sport Horse May 22-23, Halter & Performance Classes May 23-25. FMI call Bill Eash at 830-980-3188.

May 23
Team Penning Practice, Jackpot Series, Cibolo Livery Stables, Bulverde, TX. Fridays at 7:30 pm. FMI call 830-980-2226 or visit: www.tejasrodeo.com.

May 23-25
Equine Touch Clinic with Jock and Ivana Ruddock (Level 4), The Whole Horse, San Marcos, TX. Cost $475. FMI contact The Whole Horse, 3330 Harris Hill Road, San Marcos, TX. 512-396-2234.

May 24
2008 Texas State Classic Horse Show (normally held in August) - the location has changed from the San Marcos, TX Civic Center to the FANTASTIC facilities at the Travis County Expo Center in Austin, TX. All Breeds Welcome. FULL slate of Open Horse Show classes with High Point Awards in all categories. PAC Approved. Miniature classes, gaited classes and driving classes. There will also be an American Buckskin Registry Association Show for registered ABRA horses alone with the open show with classes and awards separate from the Open Show. FMI call (512) 922-3377.

Comal County Sheriff's Posse Playday Buckle Series, Comal Co. Sheriff's Arena, New Braunfels, TX. Arena located on I-35 on North Bound access Road between Solms Road and Rueckle Road. Series dates: 3/22, 4/26, 5/24, 6/28 and 7/26 with rain date 8/2. Books Open from 4pm until 6pm. Playday starts at 5pm sharp! FMI call Jamie at 210-659-6534 or visit www.ccspevents.com.

Polly Hollar 5th Annual Bluebonnet Country Horse Sale, Washington County Fairgrounds, Brenham, TX. Catalog Deadline: April 5, 2008. FMI call 979-251-9106, email: bluebonnetchs@yahoo.com or visits: www.sombreroranch.com.

A.R.A.B.S. Show, Great Southwest Equestrian Center, D Barn, Katy, TX. FMI call Susie Blackwell at 281-331-2442.

Todd Martin Reining Clinic, Acadia Rice Arena, Crowley, LA. This clinic will focus on reining as it relates to basic horsemanship skills, as well as all aspects of showing a reining horse and will also cover judging and scoring. Cost: $250 (limited to the first 12 paid riders). Auditors: $30. FMI call John Frank at 337-794-9923 or email:j-frank13@hotmail.com or visit www.acadiaparishpolicejury.org/Departments/rice_arena.htm.

NEW LISTING - Cancer Benefit Trail Ride, 568 S. Loop 1604 W, San Antonio, TX. Registration at 8am, move rigs at 9am. Ride into 8304 Elmendorph La Vernia Road #1. Lunch on your own. DJ w/Karaoke & BBQ Dinner served. Hay Wagon, sodas and water on sale during the ride. $25 Riders, $15 Non-Riders. Coggins required. Any and all donations will be accepted for Silent Auction held at the end of the ride. FMI call Jamie at 210-213-4268 or Tammy at 210-392-7999.

May 24-25
Horse & Rider Obstacle Course Competition, Circle C Cowboy Church of Rusk County, Henderson, TX. . (Series 2/23, 3/22, 4/26 and May 24 & 25) Obstacle Course for Horse and Rider teams. the main objective is to show your horsemanship abilities; however, the event is timed and the time is factored into the score. Some of he obstacles are a water crossing, a bridge, open/close gate, log drag, step over, cowboy curtain and much more. there will be a series of 4 events and 3 division - Men, Women and Youth. prizes will be awarded for 1st-3rd in each division for each event. May 24 will be the last of the qualifying events. FAMILY DAY to be held in conjunction with the last race. There will also be a "Cowboy Stew Challenge", a silent auction, a live auction for horse trained on the course, cowboy poetry, and a "MOCK RODEO" for children. the final will be held on May 25 after church services. The final competitors will be competing for a saddle, championship buckles, and custom spur straps. the entry fee will be $30 - spectators are welcome at no charge. There will be no charge for the "FINAL ROUND". FMI call 903-636-6092 or visit www.circleccowboychurch.org.

Parelli Partnership 1 Clinic with Kerri Joosten, Trails End Equestrian Center, Leander, TX. FMI call 512-267-3921 or visit www.trailsendec.com

Texas Classic Team Roping, Great Southwest Equestrian Center East Arena, Katy, TX. FMI call Chaise Burleson at 281-395-4263

May 24-26
D&G Barrel Race, Lone Star Arena, Stephenville, TX. FMI call Chuck Dunn at 940-538-4327 or email: cdunn686@aol.com.

May 26
Registration Deadline - Vaultiung Camp, 3721 Country Vista Drive, Burleson, TX. 9am - Noon. Ages 9 - Adult...No experience needed! Cost $100, deadline May 26. Contact Meg Fletcher at 817-561-9947, email: txvaulting@yahoo.com or visit www.centaursport.com.

May 27
Ranch Sorting Practice, Cibolo Livery Stables, Bulverde, TX. Every Tuesday @ 7pm. FMI call 830-980-2226 or visit www.tejasrodeo.com.

May 27-June2
Equine Touch Clinic with Jock and Ivana Ruddock (Instructor Clinic), The Whole Horse, San Marcos, TX. FMI contact The Whole Horse, 3330 Harris Hill Road, San Marcos, TX. 512-396-2234. .

May 28
Speed Events Practice Night, Rockin' 3D Arena, off Hwy 304S on Watterson Road, Bastrop, TX. Barrels, Poles & Straights from 6pm until 9pm. Gates open at 5pm for sign-in and warm-up. $3/run or a $20 bill will get you unlimited runs for the night. FMI call 512-497-2769.

May 28 - June 1
Southwest Classic "AA", Texas Rose Horse Park, Tyler, TX. Green Pony Hunter-A, Pony Hunter-A, Pony Jumper-N, Junior Hunter-A, Hunter-A, Hunter Breeding, Hunter Equitation-N, Jumper $25000+ - N. FMI call Patrick Rodes at 940-240-1207.

May 30
Team Penning Practice, Jackpot Series, Cibolo Livery Stables, Bulverde, TX. Fridays at 7:30 pm. FMI call 830-980-2226 or visit: www.tejasrodeo.com.

May 31
Spring/Summer Open Pro Rodeo Series, Cibolo Livery Stables, 401 Obst Road, Bulverde, TX. Every Saturday night 3/1 thru 6/28. Bull Riding, Tie-Down Roping, Team Roping, Barrel Racing & Calf Scramble. Trailer Awarded to high point overall combined series champion. Buckles awarded in every event. Grounds open at 5pm, Books open 5:30-7:30pm, Rodeo will start promptly at 7:30 pm Food & Drinks available. Dance to live country music following the rodeo. Admission $8/Adult, $4/children 6-12 and 5 & Under Free. Visit www.tejasrodeo.com for award rules and entry fees. General Info: 830-980-2226. Contestant Info: 830-377-4017.

All Breed Open Show, Diamond F Arena, Seguin, TX. This Show benefits LOPE of Texas. Covered Arena. Halter, Showmanship, English Pleasure, Hunter Hack, Leadline, Walk-Trot, Western Pleasure, Barrels, Straight Barrels, Bribe Your Horse and Trail classes. $5 per class, $50 all day fee, Grounds Fee $5 per horse, Stalls $25. FMI call Chrissy at 512-787-8791 or Christiane at 512-736-8345 or email: friendsoflopetx@yahoo.com.

OTRA Team Roping, Lone Star Arena, Stephenville, TX. Books open at 8am and Event starts at 9am. FMI call Don Fulton at 254-965-3041. Vendors: $50 for the weekend - email Jessie@lonestararena.com for vendor info.

May 31 - June 1
Spring Flowers - GSEC GHHJA Show, Great Southwest Equestrian Center, East Arena, Katy, TX. FMI call Pauline Cook at 281-579-1272.

Parelli Refinement 4 Clinic with Kerri Joosten, Trails End Equestrian Center, Leander, TX. FMI call 512-267-3921 or visit www.trailsendec.com

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