October 2008 Event Calendar

October 2-5
GSWEC Fall Classic USEF "A" Show, Great Southwest Equestrian Center Main Arena, Katy, TX. FMI call Pauline cook at 281-579-1272.

August 3
Guadalupe County Ranch Rodeo, Guadalupe County Fairgrounds Covered Arena, Seguin, TX. FMI call Jim at 830-334-3509 or 830-334-7170.

October 3-4
SHOT Stock Horse Versatility Clinic and Competition, Brazos County Expo Center, Bryan/College Station, TX. Clinic will be on Friday, Oct. 3rd and the competition on Oct. 4th. FMI call Phyllis Young at 979-255-1227 or Nora Thompson 979-589-3091.

October 4
Bertram Team Penning Club Summer Buckle Series #3, C&H Arena, Bertram, TX. Youth #3, #5, Open Classes. 2 rounds. No ride limit, but must change a rider. Members $5 per ride, Non-Members $7. Kids $2.50. FMI call 512-556-0958 or e-mail: bertramteampenningclub@yahoo.com.

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.

Summer-Fall Open Pro Rodeo Series, Cibolo Livery Stables, 401 Obst Road, Bulverde, TX. Every Saturday night 7/5 thru 11/15. 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 folowing 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.

Georgetown Open Pro Rodeo, Williams County Sheriff's Posse Arena, Georgetown, TX. Slack 10am, Gates open at 11am, Rodeo begins at 7pm $7 admission. Slack Order: Added Money $ TBA / RS Only. Fees: CR, GBR, SW, GBK $60, BR @ $65. Open Team Roping $60/team enter up to 4 times, #11 Team Roping $60/team enter up to 4 times. Double Mugging $120/3man team. veryone Welcome w/$10 office charge per contestant. Stock Cont: BO: Wednesday October 1, 6-10pm. Enter @ 512-508-4684 - ALL fees paid before performance begins. Turnouts will be fined. $5 additional charge if fees are not paid on time. Negative coggins Required. Entry info call 512-508-4684, all other inquiries call 512-801-0184.

North Texas Pony and Miniature Horse Sale, Hopkins Co. Regional Civic Center, Sulphur Springs, TX. Catalog all breed consignment pony sale. Sale starts at 11am. 100+ head of registered Shetlands, Miniature Horses, Miniature Donkeys, Grade Ponies and other breed ponies will be sold. Congishment deadline is September 2, 2008. For more information or for consignment forms visit www.northtexasponysale.com or call Leah Johnson at 903-967-2607.

Great Western Auctions, Edwards Saddles & Tack, Magnolia, TX. Outside sales (trailers & equipment) at 5pm, tack inside at 5:30 pm with horses to follow. FMI call 281-356-2165 or visit www.GreatWesternHorses.com.

Rio Vista Farm II Horse Show (CTHJA), Rio Vista Farm, Del Valle, TX. FMI call Susan at 512-247-2303.

October 4-5
Greg Best Hunter/Jumper Clinic, Texas Rose Horse Park, Tyler, TX. FMI call Nanette Terbush at 817-691-9747.

Original Team Roping, San Antonio Rose Palace, San Antonio, TX. FMI call 210-698-3300.

2nd annual Cowgirl Roundup, Bar S Arena, Royse City, TX. No experience needed, draw for partners, novice and beginners welcome. 1-5 place teams will receive awards. There will also be a cash payback. Accepting reservations. Contact Zee at sykes@barsarena.com or call or 972-636-1422 for details. No experience needed, draw for partners, novice and beginners welcome. 1-5 place teams will receive awards.

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

October 5
Central Texas Barrel Racing, Bell County Expo Center, Belton, TX. 8am start. FMI call Jo Alexander at 254-721-1805.

October 5-7
Rope for Hope, Arena I & II, Bee County Expo Center, Beeville, TX. FMI call 361-362-3290 or email beecountyexpocenter@yahoo.com.

October 6-10
Power Team Roping School with Rickey Green, Morgan Mill, TX. Five day semi private clinic - limited to 5 headers and 5 heelers. FMI call Kelly Green at 866-RICKEYG or visit www.rickeygreen.com.

October 9
American Hanoverian Society Inspection, Garner Creek Farms, Ranger, TX. FMI call Sharon at 254-647-1605 or email: sharon@garnercreekfarms.com.

October 10-12
San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo Association Cutting, 1st Community Credit Union Spur Arena, San Antelo, TX. FMI call Kim Cox at 325-659-0843.

Panhandle Golden Spread Quarter Horse Show, 8 a.m., Amarillo National Center and Bill Cody Arena. Cost: Free. Info: (806) 655-4021.

October 9-12
Blue Ribbon Fall Festival, Texas Rose Horse Park, Tyler, TX. Green Pony Hunter - A, Pony Hunter - A, Pony Jumper - N, Junior Hunter -A, Hunter - A, Hunter Equitation - N, Jumper $10000+ - N. FMI call Dave Morse at 467-223-3283.

Reining Warm-up #3 TRHA/NRHA, Great Southwest Equestrian Center Main Arena, Katy, TX. FMI call Dave Archer at 281-239-8971.

Team Roping Clinic with Walt Woodard, NRS Arena, Decatur, TX. FMI call 800-GO-ROPIN, ext. 7001 or visit www.nrsworld.com.

October 10
Ad reservation deadline for The Horse Gazette. Call 210-641-9928 or visit www.horsegazette.com/advertise.html for more information.

American Hanoverian Society Inspection, Creek Colony, Richmond, TX. FMI call Mary Goldberg at 281-344-0828 or Rebecca Pennington at 281-373-0125 or email mary@creekcolony.com or rebecca@sonestafarms.com.

October 10-11
Yellow Rose Invitational Horse Sale, San Antonio Rose Palace, San Antonio, TX.

October 10-12
Cutting, 1st Community Credit Union Spur Arena, San Antelo, TX. FMI call 325-659-0843.

Cowboy Symposium Trail Ride, Ruidoso, NM. FMI contact Flying M Ranch, Bertram, TX. 512-355-9492.

October 11
Summer-Fall Open Pro Rodeo Series, Cibolo Livery Stables, 401 Obst Road, Bulverde, TX. Every Saturday night 7/5 thru 11/15. 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 folowing 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.

Cowboy Collection & George Chappell Horse Auction, Terrell, TX. Demonstrations at 9am, Sale at 1pm. FMI call 972-563-3300.

Bluebonnet Horse Expo, Travis County Expo Center, Austin, Texas. 9:30am - 6:00pm. Join us at the Bluebonnet Horse Expo for a day of fun, learning and shopping. Attend clinics on colt start, desensitization and more as well as seminars on horse care. www.bluebonnethorseexpo.com or (888) 542 5163 for more info.

Yellow Rose Invitational Horse Sale, San Antonio Rose Palace, San Antonio, TX. FMI cal Tim at 830-537-4240.

2008 CTYHA Scholarship & Buckle Series, Cowboy Churck Arena, Hwy 6, 1-mile S. of Valley Mills, TX. Series Dates: 9/13, 9/27 and 10/11. Show sign up starts at 8:30 am, show time at 10am. Reining Jackpot. Age Divisions: Walk/Trot (11 & Under), Junior (13 & Under), Senior (14-18, Adult (19 & Over). Rosette Ribbons 1st-6th Places, Yearling High Point, Miniature High Point, Grand & Reserve High Point English, Western & All Around HIgh Point Buckle in each age division, a $500 scholarship to one 2009 gradulating senior. $7 pre-entry fee/$45 All Day. Only 1 award allowed per horse/rider combination. FMI call LeAnne at 254-253-1610 or email: jlmccamey@yahoo.com.

Schooling Horse Show & Playday Series. Hunters Chase Farms, Wimberley, TX. Series dates: 6/28, 9/27 and 10/22. The shows offer english riding classes (hunter, equitation and Jumper-)all levels and the the playday speed events follow. The speed events are divided by age. we have already had the first show. We will have an awards banquet sometime in january. Overall age high point awards will be given saddles( 3 english/3 western). division high point awards will also be awarded ( bridles/buckles). These shows are very low key and have classes for all levels. at each class we will also give high point english rider and high point western rider awards. each class will award ribbons 1-6th place. 1st place will also receive a prize. the english divisions will also award champion and reserve champion ribbons. We are super fun and offer these shows so riders can learn the ropes of going to a show and practice their riding skills and also receive some cool ribbons and prizes. more info at www.hunterschasefarms.com or call 512-842-2246

Central Texas Quarter Horse Breeders Association Show, Bell County Expo Center, Belton, TX. FMI call Kay Reeder at 817- 983-2121 or 817- 983-2581.

October 11-12
Southern Oaks GHHJA Show, Great Southwest Equestrian Center Outdoor Arenas, Katy, TX. FMI call Felicia Carrol at 281-866-9939.

Power Team Roping with Rickey Green, Red Oak, Texas. FMI call Doug Shipman at 918-659-2395 or visit www.rickeygreen.com.

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

October 13
Snowden Roping, Arena I, Bee County Expo Center, Beeville, TX. FMI call 361-362-3290 or email: beecountyexpocenter@yahoo.com.

October 14
South Texas Youth 4-H Barrel Racing, Arena I, Bee County Exop Center, Beeville, TX. FMI call 361-362-3290 or email beecountyexpocenter@yahoo.com.

Snowden Female Roping, Arena II, Bee County Exop Center, Beeville, TX. FMI call 361-362-3290 or email beecountyexpocenter@yahoo.com.

October 14-18
International andalusian & Lusitano Horse Show, Will Rogers Center, Fort Worth, TX. FMI call 205-995-8900 or visit www.ialha.org.

October 15-17
Winning Through Horsemanship Team Roping Clinic with Tyler Magnus, NRS Arena, Decatur, TX. FMI call 800-GO-ROPIN, ext. 7001 or visit www.nrsworld.com.

October 16
Rio Grand Classic Livestock Auction, El Paso, TX. Horse Sale @ 5pm. FMI call 915-858-0590 or visit riograndclassic.com.

October 16-19
Charmayne James Barrel Racing Clinic, San Antonio Rose Palace, San Antonio, TX. Registration opens on 7/5/08. FMI visit www.charmaynejames.com.

Fall Fun, Texas Rose Horse Park, Tyler, TX. Green Pony Hunter - A, Pony Hunter - A, Junior Hunter - A, Hunter - A, Hunter Equitation - N, Jumper max $9999 - N. FMI call Patrick Rodes at 940-240-1207.

October 18
Bertram Team Penning Club Practice, C&H Arena, Bertram, TX. Members $5 per ride, Non-Members $7. Kids under 13, first 3 rides free, thereafter $2.50. FMI call 512-556-0958 or e-mail: bertramteampenningclub@yahoo.com.

Summer-Fall Open Pro Rodeo Series, Cibolo Livery Stables, 401 Obst Road, Bulverde, TX. Every Saturday night 7/5 thru 11/15. 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 folowing 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.

Great Western Auctions, Edwards Saddles & Tack, Magnolia, TX. Outside sales (trailers & equipment) at 5pm, tack inside at 5:30 pm with horses to follow. FMI call 281-356-2165 or visit www.GreatWesternHorses.com.

October 18-19
Greater Houston Miniature Fall Show, Great Southwest Equestrian Center East Arena, Katy, TX. FMI call Nancy Grizzaffi at 979-732-3230.

Palo Duro Cutting Horse Association, EE Arena, Amarillo, TX. FMI call Jan Roper at 806-627-4260.

Partnership 2 with Kerri Joosten, Trails End Equestrian Center, Leander, TX. FMI call 512-267-3921 or visit: www.trailsendec.com.

October 24
Barrel Buckle Series, Magnolia Horse Club Arena, Magnolia Industrial Park Road just off FM 1774, Magnolia, TX. Series Dates: 9/12, 9/26, 10/24, 11/14 and rain date of 11/21. Exhibition 6-7:45 pm. 4D Open $25 at 8pm followed by Youth 3D $20. One time nomination fee per class $15. Must participate in 3 of 4 shows and have 3 work points to qualify for high point. Buckles to 3rd in each D. FMI call 281-259-8175 or visit: www.magnoliahorseclub.com.

October 24-26
Britannia Farm Fall USEF "B" Show, Great Southwest Equestrian Center Main Arena, Katy, TX. FMI call Pauline Cook at 281-579-1272.

Gulf Coast Welsh Pony Association Show, Great Southwest Equestrian Center East Arena, Katy, TX. FMI call Robin Nowak at 979-478-7191.

CTBRA Finals, CTYRA Arena, McGregor, Texas. CTBRA Year End Finals. Everyone welcome Saturday - Members Only on Sunday. Jo Alexander 254-721-1805 or Jamie Ashford 254-709-3742.

Dallas Dressage Club Adult Camp, C Quarter Circle Ranch, Gainesville, TX. Spend the weekend learning about dressage, you and your horse! Saddle fitting, equine massage, human skin care & health care for your horse. Clinician Lisa Blackmon, USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold Medalist and "L" graduate. FMI call 214-850-1087 or visit: www.dallasdressage.org.

Cowgirl & Cowboy Weekend, Flying M Ranch, Bertram, TX. Arrive after 3-m on Friday, Orientation Friday at 6:30 pm. Horsemanship & Despooking Clinic starts Saturday morning and ends at 1pm on Sunday. Cost $250 - includes clinic, 2 nights stay in the Flying M Ranch bunkhouse, meals on Saturday and Sunday breakfast. Bring a swimsuit and enjoy the pool and hot tub. FMI call 512-355-9492 or visit www.flyingmtexas.com.

October 24 - November 1
ApHC World Championship Show, Will Rogers Center, Fort Worth, TX. FMI visit www.appaloosa.com.

October 25
Texas Draft Horse and Mule Association Show, Brenham, TX. FMI call Rodney Read at 979-249-5795 or visit: www.tdhma.org.

Port City Fall Foundup #25, Tom Lockwood Horse Sales, Port City Stockyards, Sealy, Texas. (30 miles West of Houston on IH-10). 12 Noon. $125 Catalog Fee ($150 After Catalog Deadline) 8% Commission. $35 Pass Out Fee. No Alley Trading. Limited to 250 Head. Selling AQHA, APHA and Grade Horses. Breeder, NFQHA and Horseman Sessions. FMI call 254-385-6487.

AAHA All Breed Open Horse Show, Diamond F Arena, Sequin, TX. Judge: Vicki Munie. Trail classes in separate area to expidite show. Pony/miniature horse classes too! FMI call Kathy at 210-722-4096 or Marilyn at 210-641-9928.
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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 October 18th. Limited to 20 riders. $50 non-refundable deosit 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.

Crutcher Ranch Dressage Schooling Show, Fulshear, TX. FMI call Patricia at 281-216-7491.

Summer-Fall Open Pro Rodeo Series, Cibolo Livery Stables, 401 Obst Road, Bulverde, TX. Every Saturday night 7/5 thru 11/15. 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 folowing 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.

37th Annual Open Buckle Horse Show & Playday, Brazos County Expo Center, Bryan, TX. Sponsored by the Equestrian 4-H Club. Indoor Arena, Stalls & RV Hookups available. FMI visit www.freewebs.com/equestrian4-h or email nkcattle@aol.com or greyhairfarm@yahoo.com.

Rio Vista Farm III Horse Show, (CTHJA), Rio Vista Farm, Del Valle, TX. FMI call Susan at 512-247-2303.

Crutcher Ranch Dressage Schooling Show, Fulshear, TX. ADA members welcome. Judge: Marilyn Kulifay. Contact Patricia Hardmeyer, (281) 216-7491

Competitive Trail Challenge, C Bar Ranch, Valley Mills, TX. Sanctioned by the American Competitive Trail Horse Association. FMI call Karen at 512-554-8683 or visit www.actha.us.

October 25-26
Panhandle Cutting Horse Association, Hemphill Co. Expo, Canadian, TX. FMI call Sophie Feger at 806-930-1206.

Harmony 3 with Kerri Joosten, Trails End Equestrian Center, Leander, TX. FMI call 512-267-3921 or visit www.trailsendec.com.

October 26
BareBones Show, HyCourt Farms, Cedar Creek, TX. Rain Date November 2. Fun show with Dressage, Small Hunt Course with Obstacles, Sport Horse Versatility and Prix Caprilli. Costs will be kept low. Gourmet food will be offered for donation only. (Next show: 11/30). FMI call 512-217-2397 or email: ingrid.dressage@prodigy.net.

October 27
Lone Star Youth Rodeo, Arena I, Bee County Exop Center, Beeville, TX. FMI call 361-362-3290 or email beecountyexpocenter@yahoo.com.

Bean-Dirks Benefit Roping, Arena II, Bee County Exop Center, Beeville, TX. FMI call 361-362-3290 or email beecountyexpocenter@yahoo.com.

October 28
Lone Star Youth Rodeo, Arena I, Bee County Exop Center, Beeville, TX. FMI call 361-362-3290 or email beecountyexpocenter@yahoo.com.

October 29 - November 2
Texas Fall Classic, Texas Rose Horse Park, Tyler, TX. Green Pony Hunter - A, Pony Hunter - A, Pony Jumper - N, Junior Hunter - A, Hunter - A, Hunter Equitation - N, Jumper $10000+ - N, Young Jumpers. FMI call David Morse at 817-579-1100 or 469-223-3283.

October 31-November 2
Halloween Spooktacular Show for American Shetland Ponies & American Miniature Horse Registry, Somervell Co. Expo Center, Glen Rose, TX. Free for the public to enjoy, over 400 classes. For a schedule and entry information, contact show secretary Tracey Slagle at 308-624-0212 or email slagl@hamilton.net or visit www.aspcamhrntexas.com.

SWDC Dressage Championships & Autumn Classic, Greaet Southwest Equestrian Center All Arenas, Katy, TX. FMI call Kathy Jones at 832-722-6121.

Cowboy Capital 5D Barrel Finals, Lone Star Arena, Stephenville, TX. FMI call 254-965-7981 or visit www.LoneStarArena.com.

Guadalupe Valley Quarter Horse Association Breeders Show, San Antonio Rose Palace, San Antonio, TX. FMI call 210-635-7819 or visit: www.gvqhba.com.

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