November 2011 Event Calendar

November 2
Borntrager's Consignment 5th Annual Auction, Daniel's Horse Training Barn, 4165 FM 796, Bee County, TX. (FM 796 is off US Hwy 59 between George West & Beeville). Show & Tell begins at 8am - 9am auction. Most animals consigned to this sale will be trained to drive and/or ride. From 9:30 am until Noon we will serve a plate with home cooked food - sandwiches from 11:30 until ?. Drinks all day and homemade Ice Cream after 12:30 pm. Handmade quilts, quillows, crafts and goods. Vendors welcome - booths available for $25 (no food venders). Horses, Buggies, Wagons, Antique and much more! Bodie Knapp Auction Co., TX Lic #17000. FMI call 361-362-1408 or 361-358-0091.

November 2-6
Dallas Harvest Horse Show USEF "AA", Tyler, TX. FMI contact Patrick Rodes at 940-240-1207.

November 3
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.

November 3-5
BLM Horse & Burro Adoption, Ector County Coliseum, Odessa, TX. FMI call 866-4-MUSTANGS, visit www.blm.gov/nm or visit facebook.com/BLMNewMexico

November 3-12
American Paint Horse Association World Championship Show, Will Rogers Memorial Center, John Justin Arena, Fort Worth, TX. FMI visit www.apha.com.

November 5
Team 4J Group Lessons, Quad J Farms, 1090 Private Road 3599, Bigfoot, TX. FMI contact Jennifer Durant at 210-488-3647, email: jennifer@quadjfarms.com or visit www.quadjfarms.com.

Open Pro Rodeo Series & Entertainment, 401 Obst Road, Bulverde, TX. Gates open at 5pm. Rodeo events starts at 7:30pm. Music following the Open Pro Rodeo - 9pm - 1pm. Zach Brents and the Cold Shot Band to perform. Great food & cold drinks. FMI call 830-980-2226 or visit www.tejasrodeo.com..

Star Fall Fun Open Horse Show, San Patricio County Fairgrounds, Sinton, TX. Sponsored by Star of Texas Arabian Horse Club. High point in 3 age divisions, ride-all-day fee. Arabian and Open classes. PAC approved. Halter, Showmanship, Hunter, Western Pleasure, Walk-Trot and PeeWee Classes for ages 3-10. Stalls, concession, security Friday evening. Classes start at 8:30 am. FMI visit www.stararabian.com or call Virginia at 361-358-2320.

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.

Parrie Haynes Competitive Trail Challenge, 13816 North Maxdale Rd, Maxdale, TX. FMI contact Ona Trubee
email: mtrubee@hot.rr.com or call (254) 394-0330 or visit www.actha.us

Silverados Drill Team Competitive Trail Challenge, Tarrant Ranch, Bullard, TX. Hosted by Silverados Equestrian Drill Team. Registration closes November 3. Entries limited to the first 100 to sign up. Great prizes for 1-6th place in all 3 divisions. FMI contact Betsy Maddox at 903-216-3975, email: gmreininghorse@suddenlink.net or visit www.actha.us.

Arabians Ltd. Farm Conference, Arabians Ltd., Waco, TX. See and learn about osme of the most beautiful Arabian Horses at Arabians, Ltd. Farm Conference. Meals provided and concluded with stallion presentation and wine and cheese tasting. Free to attend. Please RSVP to schwalm@arabiansltd.com or call 800-973-1445, visit www.Arabiansltd.com.

November 5-6
Texas Buckskin and All Breed Show, San Antonio Rose Palace, San Antonio, TX. Two full shows - one judge each day. Walk/Trot categories. Six High Points. For more info contact Rocky Gidden at 210-288-6210, email: rcgidden@gvec.net or visit: www.texasbuckskin.com.

November 5-12
Freedom Ride, an official Western Trail Reunion Ride, Bandera Texas. FMI call Carey at 830-688-1533.

November 6-11
Whole Horsemanship Riding Clinic, Hill Country Equestrian Lodge, Bandera, TX. Clinics are appropriate for riders of all ages, either Western or English style - principals taught can be applied to all disciplines. Riders of any skill level will benefit. FMI call 830-796-7950, info@HillCountryEquestrianLodge.com or visit www.HillCountryEquestrianLodge.com

November 7-12
Chris Cox Horsemanship II, Diamond Double C Ranch, Mineral Wells, TX. FMI visit www.chris-cox.com or call 940-327-8113.

November 9-13
Great Southwest Autumn Classic Horse Show "A", Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, TX. FMI contact Pauline Cook at 281-579-1272.

November 10
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.

CORRECTION - The San Antonio Farm and Ranch Expo article on the cover of the October issue had the incorrect dates of Nov. 12-14 - the CORRECT dates should be November 10-12 as shown below. FMI call 210-227-1177. See November 12 for the Horse Events.

November 10-12
San Antonio International Farm and Ranch Expo, Freeman Coliseum Expo Hall, San Antonio. FMI visit www.farmandranchexpo.com.

November 10-13
Texas Declaration of Independence Trailride, Washington on the Brazos State Park, Brenham, TX. Regisistration begins Thursday at 5pm. Meet in the parking area behind the offices of the park - look for the signs. Additional parking available on adjacent privately owned land which is next to the only eatery in the area. Primitive camping with plenty of water available for the horess. Meals to be served TBA. No alcohol allowed on the trail - alcohol consumtion in the park must be wihin your trailer. FMI contact Jack Borchers at 830-708-3388, email: firm@mjbpclaw.com or visit www.tetratrails.com.

Scott Trees Equine Photography Workshop, Black Star Farm, Rockwall, TX. "Beyond the Ordinary: A Photography Workshop with Scott Trees". 3-day workshop. FMI contact Carien Schippers at 607-865-5215, email: info@equinephotographers.org or visit www.equinephotographers.org.

November 12
East Texas Team Penning Association Finals, Rusk County Expo Center, Henderson, TX. Team Penning, Arena Sorting for Open, Amateur, Novice and Youth Riders. FMI call Rick Hudman at 903-445-7482, email: rick@ettpa.com or visit www.ettpa.com.

Open Pro Rodeo Series & Entertainment, 401 Obst Road, Bulverde, TX. Gates open at 5pm. Rodeo events starts at 7:30pm. Music following the Open Pro Rodeo - 9pm - 1pm. Nathan Mathis Band to perform. Great food & cold drinks. FMI call 830-980-2226 or visit www.tejasrodeo.com.

Horse Events at the Farm and Ranch Expo, San Antoino, TX. 9am Equine Dental Care wtih Dr. Clay Stubbs, 10am Lamness Issues with Dr. Robert Ball, 1pm Body Control of the Performance Horse with Dan Keen. FREE admission - $5 parking. FMI visit www.farmandranchexpo.com.

Franklin Family Ranch Competitive Trail Challenge, 171 Monarch Ranch Road, Blanco, TX. FMI contact Catharine Murphy, email: laughingcoyote@equestrianevents.org, or call (512) 788-0280 or visit: www.equestrianevents.org

Texas Rose Horse Park Fall Competitive Trail Challenge, 14078 State Hwy 110 N., Tyler, TX. FMI contact exas Rose Horse Park, email: info@texasrosehorsepark.com, or call (903) 882-8696 or visit www.texasrosehorsepark.com

NEW LISTING - TAMUK Horse Training Clinic, Texas A&M University Kingsville Rodeo Arena , Kingsville, TX. 8am - 5pm. Have a training issue with your horse? Does your horse have a bad habit? Training seminar hosted by Mr. Herman Gill or Robstown, TX disciple of Mr. Ray Hunt - teaches the Ray Hunt Training System: "It's All About The Horse." $200/horse: $20 to observe without a horse. $100 nonrefundable deposit required to reserve your spot. FMI contact TAMUK Block & Bridle at 361-944-2093 or email: blockandbridletamuk@yahoo.com or visit us on Facebook "TAMUK - Block and Bridle:

NEW LISTING - Hoofpicks 4H open Horse Show, San Gabriel Park, Georgetown, TX. Williamson County Hoofpicks 4-H Horse Club All-Breed Open Horse Show Series, Georgetown Show barn at San Gabriel Park Georgetown, TX. Series dates: November 12, 2011 March 31 2012. Books open at 7:30am and show starts at 8:30. 5 divisions: Walk trot only, 13 & Under, 14-18, 19&Over and Novice. Daily High Point Buckles, and Res High Point awards in all division. FMI contact Penny Leppin at 512-784-6090 or Hoofpicks.show@gmail.com Get show bill at the www.hoofpicks.net

NEW LISTING - Red Horse Ranch presents Equine Agility, Dripping Springs, TX. Come and compete or run the course for fun! Hottest New Equine Sport...just like dog agility but with your horse! Cash prize money based on entries. FMI call 512-264-0442 or visit www.equineagility.com.

November 12 & 13
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.

November 13-18
Whole Horsemanship Riding Clinic, Hill Country Equestrian Lodge, Bandera, TX. Clinics are appropriate for riders of all ages, either Western or English style - principals taught can be applied to all disciplines. Riders of any skill level will benefit. FMI call 830-796-7950, info@HillCountryEquestrianLodge.com or visit www.HillCountryEquestrianLodge.com

November 16-20
The Final Chase Horse Show "A", Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, TX. FMI call Pauline Cook at 281-579-1272.

November 17
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.

November 18-20
57th Annual American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention, Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center, San Antonio, TX. FMI visit www.aaep.org.

November 18-22
57th Annual AAEP (American Association of Equine Practitioners) Convention and Trade Show, San Antonio, TX. For more information visit www.aaep.org.

November 19
Walking Tall Ranch Schooling Show, Walking Tall Ranch, 9940 Cole Road, Pilot Point, TX. Open Breed Schooling Show - Gaited & Non-Gaited Horses. No rain dates - will use indoor arena of outdoor arena is too wet. High point schoring has changed for 2011. Points are earned by a horse & rider pair - divisions have changed: Non-Gaited Adult combined English & Western; Gaited Adult combined English & Wester, Non-Gaited Youth combined English & Western and Gaited Youth combined English & Western. FMI: call Leslie Atkins at 940-365-9811, email: atkinslj@att.net or visit www.walking-tall-ranch.com.

Open Pro Rodeo Series & Entertainment, 401 Obst Road, Bulverde, TX. Gates open at 5pm. Rodeo events starts at 7:30pm. Music following the Open Pro Rodeo - 9pm - 1pm. Blue Clear Sky to perform. Great food & cold drinks. FMI call 830-980-2226 or visit www.tejasrodeo.com.

Mineola Nature Preserve On The Sabine River Competitive Trail Challenge, 4429 SE FM 564, Mineola, TX. FMI contact Bo Whitus, email: mayor@mineola.com or call (903) 569-6183 or visit www.mineola.com

Why Does My Horse Do That? Clinic by Dr. Sandy Venneman, PhD, Rio Cibolo Ranch, Marion, TX. Sponsored by the Alamo Dressage Association. RSVP required by Nov. 13. Lecture, A&A, BBQ Lunch, Riding Demos. ADA members $30, Non-Members $35, Demo Riders $60. FMI contact Carolyn Vandenberg at 210-215-2423 or email: vandenberg@gvtc.com

NEW LISTING - 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. CONTACT: Janet Terry, CESMT, MMCP; 210-385-9933; jterry@lighttouchequine.com, www.lighttouchequine.com.

NEW LISTING - Ranch Horse Versatility Clinic, Henderson Co. Regional Fairpark Complex, Athens, TX. 9am. Working Cow Horse, Pleasure, Team Roping, Barrels & Poles and Trail. FMI contact Charlotte Allgood at 903-288-0043.

November 20
Dodson's Farm Competitive Trail Challenge, 1036 CR 2700 Dodson Rd., Mineola, TX. FMI contact Joe Dodson
email: jdodson@earth-comm.com, or call (903) 258-2977

NEW LISTING - Ranch Horse Versatility Show, Henderson Co. Regional Fairpark Complex, Athens, TX. 8am. Classes offered in Youth 8-13, 14-18, Novice & Open. Conformation, Leadline, PeeWee Straightaway Barrels, Ranch Pleasure, Ranch Trail, Working Cow Horse, Barrels, Poles & Team Roping. Jackpot 60/40 in Open Working Cow Horse, Barrles & Poles and Team Roping. FMI contact Charlotte Allgood at 903-288-0043.

November 20-December 11
National Cutting Horse Association Futurity, Will Rogers Memorial Center Coliseum, Fort Worth, TX. FMI visit www.nchacutting.com.

November 24
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.

November 24-27
TETRA State-Wide Thanksgiving Ride, Parrie Haynes Ranch, Killeen, TX. Meet Thursday - bring leftovers! Supper Friday Night Supper - breakfast & lunch on your own. Saturday Breakfast and Lunch on your own. Potluck dinner on Saturday night, TETRA will provide the meat. RIde all day Friday, Saturday & Sundah. Fees: TETRA Member $30, Non-Member $35. Day Ride $20. Elec. $12 for members, $16 non-members. Pens with no Elec. $10. Check in starts at 6pm on Thursday. FMI contact Debby Alley at 512-517-9476 or email: merlyn6453@sbcglobal.net or visit www.tetratrails.com.

November 25-26
Rocking G Team Roping, San Antonio Rose Palace, San Antonio, TX. FMI call 210-698-3300.

November 25-27
D & G Barrel Racing, Wichita Falls, TX. FMI contact D & G Barrel Productions, Phil Goostree at 405-224-0142, email: pgoostree@tds.net or visit www.dandgbarrelproductions.com.

November 26
Open/PAC/AQHA Introductory Show/AQHA Speed Event, Lone Star Expo (Arena), 9055 Airport Road, Conroe TX, Judge - Chris Hardcastle, Odessa, Texas, - 2 Fully Covered Arenas, Stalls & RVs - Registration Opens at 7:30 AM - Show Starts at 9 AM – Open Show HIgh Points & Reserve High Points in 4 Age Groups - 9 & Under (Walk Trot), 13 & Under, 14-18, 19 & Over) AQHA High Points & Reserves in Amateur, Youth, Nov. Amateur, Nov. Youth & Select, Full slate of classes. Prizes & Ribbons awarded to 6th place in ALL classes. Sponsored by The Greater Houston Quarter Horse Association - For further information visit the web site at www.ghqha.com or contact Ava at (281) 351-2700 or Email avahorse@sbcglobal.net

November 26-27
Wrap N 3 Productions Barrel Racing, Gonzales, TX. WPRA & BBR Approval Pending. FMI call Renee Spiller at 830-305-4108 or email: snazzy1414@yahoo.com.

November 27
Susar Farm Open Horse Show, Denton, TX. High Point Awards at each show. For class list visit www.susarinc.com/ourhorseshows.html. To enter email Susan at susarinc1@verizon.net - if you do not pre enter, there will be a $10 post entry fee - you must enter by 7pm on Friday before the show on Sunday to avoid the $10 late fee. FMI call 940-566-0630.

November 30 - December 4
Thanksgiving Horse Show "A", Heart O' Texas Complex, Waco, TX. FMI contact Linda Kirk at 713-782-2942.

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