October 2009 Event Calendar

October 1
Team Roping Practice, Cibolo Livery Stables, Bulverde, TX. 7-9pm. Practice under a covered arena for only $20! FMI call Shannon at 830-980-2226, email: info@tejasrodeo.com or visit www.tejasrodeo.com.

October 1-3
Beginner's Team Roping Clinic with Krece Harr, NRS Arena, Decatur, TX. FMI call 800-GO-ROPIN, ext. 7001 or visit www.nrsworld.com.

October 1-4
Blue Ribbon Fall Festival Horse Show "A" (Hunter/Jumper), Texas Rose Horse Park, Tyler, TX. FMI call David Morse at 817-579-1100.

October 2-3
SHOT Stock Horse Versatility Clinic and Competition, Brazos County Expo Center, Bryan/College Station, TX. Sponsored by Brazos County Extension Horse Committee. Two arenas - one covered, stalls, RV Hookups. Clinic on Friday and competition on Saturday. FMI call Phyllis Young at 979-255-1227 or Nora Thompson at 979-589-3091.

October 2-4
Texas Classic Team Roping, Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, TX. FMI call Chaise Burleson at 281-395-4263.

October 3
Open Pro Rodeo, Cibolo Livery Stables, Bulverde, TX. Rodeo starts at 7:30 pm. Great food and beverages. Live Music to follow the rodeo. FMI call Shannon James at 830-980-2226, e-mail: cibololiverystables@yahoo.com or visit: www.tejasrodeo.com.

Bertram Team Penning Club Practice, Blue Bonnet Arena, Burnet, TX. 6pm. FMI call Rick Chaffee at 512-556-0958.

Rusty Spur Riding Association Playday Series, 701 Howard Rd., Waxahachie, TX. Series dates: 4/24, 5/16, 6/13, 7/11, 8/8, 9/4, 10/3 and 10/24. Age Groups: Leadline, 8-11, 12-15, 16 & Over. Cloverleaf, Straight Away, Hairpin, Poles and Goat Tying. Leadline and 8-11 pull ribbon from goat. Leadline entry fee $20 and 8 & Over entry fee is $35. Membership Single $25, Family $35. Leadline ALL receive buckles no matter where they place. Saddle be awarded in each class for high point year end - must be 5 or more in class for saddles to be awarded. Buckles will be awarded 6 out of 8 for year-end awards. Playday Outdoor arena - call if weather is questionable. FMI call Patti Tripping at 903-654-0005, E-mail: TxCowgirlzrule@aol.com, website: www.myspace.com/rspur.

Southern Texas Playday Association Money Series, Old City Arena Park, 300 Briarmeadow, Friendswood, Texas 77546, (Between Houston & Galveston). Series Dates: July 18, 25, Aug.1, 22, 29, Sept.19, 26, Oct.3, 17, Nov.14, 21, Dec.12 and Dec.19. Poles, Cloverleaf Barrels, Straightaway Barrels, and an optional Jackpot Race. 9 & Under; 10-13; 14-18; 19 & Over. Age is determined as of January 1, 2009. 1st = $1,000, 2nd = $500, 3rd = $300, 4th = $200, 5th = $150, 6th = $100. Money will be awarded in each age group at the end of the series. Contestant must compete in 7 shows to be eligible for end of series awards. ALL-AROUND Awards for each playday. 9 & Under and 10-13 = Small ROSETTES or MEDALLIONS to tenth place. 14-18 and 19 & Over = 1st and 2nd Various All-around Awards usually TACK. Worker = $10 per event; Non-Worker = $15 per event; Exhibitions = $5 per run; Lead-line = $5 per event; Jackpot Race = $5 per run. FMI: Marietta Benson (281) 369-2375 playday@pdq.net

Competitive Trail Challenge, Camp Balcones, Marble Falls,TX. Sponsored by the American Competitive Trail Horse Association. FMI call Christine Baskin at 830-693-2267 or email: cbaskin@cbsretreats.com or visit. www.actha.us.

October 3-4
2nd Annual Circle D Ranch Party and Trail Ride, Circle D Ranch, Johnson City, TX. $40 per participant. Horse relay race with 3 partner teams, draw for partnes. Saturday Night dinner. FMI call Tommy at 512-663-RIDE or visit www.circledranch.us.

Southern Oaks GHHJA Show, Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, TX. FMI call Felicia Carrol at 281-255-4747.

Practice Team Penning, Blue Bonnet Arena, Burnet, TX. Books open at 5pm. Penning starts at 6pm. FMI visit BertramTeamPenningClub.web.officelive.com

Reiterhof Dressage Show, Austin, TX. FMI contact Susan Howard at HDSshows@gmail.com.

3D Annual Cowgirl Roundup, Bar S Arena, Royse City, TX. No experience needed...fun for all! Sign up individually or in pairs and teams of 4 will be drawn, each constestant will participate in each event, 80 rider limit. Penning, sorting, barrel race, steer race, saddle & race contestant horse, awards to winning team in each event & overall winning team. Spectators welcome. FMI call Zee at 972-636-1422 or visit www.barsarena.com.

October 4-5
Riding Clinic at Greenwood Farm, Weatherford, TX. FMI call 817-599-8159 or 817-307-9307 or visit www.cornerstonehorsetraining.com.

October 5-9
Whole Horsemanship Clinic, Hill Country Equestrian Lodge, Bandera, TX. FMI call 830-796-7950, visit www.hillcountryequestlodge.com or e-mail: info@hillcountryequestlodge.com.

October 6-7
Tommy McKinny Team Roping Practice, 1 mi south on FM 775 off IH10, Seguin, TX. Team Roping Practice on Tuesday & Wednesday nights $10 per horse. Practice starts at 7pm. Lots of parking. Super nice cattle and arena. In case of bad weather call before you haul. FMI call 830-305-1897 or email: terryhattaway@sbcglobal.net.

October 7-11
Fall Fun Hunter/Jumper Show "A", Texas Rose Horse Park, Tyler, TX. FMI call Patrick Rodes at 940-240-1207.

October 8
Team Roping Practice, Cibolo Livery Stables, Bulverde, TX. 7-9pm. Practice under a covered arena for only $20! FMI call Shannon at 830-980-2226, email: info@tejasrodeo.com or visit www.tejasrodeo.com.

October 8-11
Walt Woodard Better Heading & Heeling Team Roping Clinic, NRS Arena, Decatur, TX. FMI call 800-GO-ROPIN, ext. 7001 or visit www.nrsworld.com.

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

October 9-11
Brazoria County Fair CPRA Rodeo Finals, Brazoria County Fair Rodeo Arena, Angleton, TX. Sponsored by the Brazoria County Fair Association, Bud Light, Coca Cola and Dodge. FMI visit www.cprarodeo.com or call Dee Withers at 979-849-6416, you can also visit www.bcfa.org or email: dwithers@bcfa.org.

October 10
Bluebonnet Horse Expo, Travis County Expo Center, Austin, TX. 9am - 6pm. Visit www.bluebonnetequine.org...updated information to be added

Open Pro Rodeo, Cibolo Livery Stables, Bulverde, TX. Rodeo starts at 7:30 pm. Great food and beverages. Live Music to follow the rodeo. FMI call Shannon James at 830-980-2226, e-mail: cibololiverystables@yahoo.com or visit: www.tejasrodeo.com.

Competitive Trail Challenge, Hill Country State Natural Area, Bandera, TX. Sponsored by the American Competitive Trail Horse Association. FMI call Leanne Beauxbeannes at 830-796-4413 or email: leanne.beauxbeannes@tpwd.state.tx.us or visit. www.actha.us.

October 13
Texas Rose Barrel Racing, Texas Rose Horse Park, Tyler, Texas. FMI call Dawn Johnson at 936-544-6126 or 903-882-8696, visit www.texasrosehorsepark.com or email: d'anne@texasrosehorsepark.com.

October 13-14
Tommy McKinny Team Roping Practice, 1 mi south on FM 775 off IH10, Seguin, TX. Team Roping Practice on Tuesday & Wednesday nights $10 per horse. Practice starts at 7pm. Lots of parking. Super nice cattle and arena. In case of bad weather call before you haul. FMI call 830-305-1897 or email: terryhattaway@sbcglobal.net.

October 14-16
Winning Through Horsemanship Team Roping Clinic with Tyler Magnus, NRS Arena, Decatur, TX. Limited to 16 students. FMI call 1-800-GO-ROPIN or visit www.nrsworld.com.

October 15
Team Roping Practice, Cibolo Livery Stables, Bulverde, TX. 7-9pm. Practice under a covered arena for only $20! FMI call Shannon at 830-980-2226, email: info@tejasrodeo.com or visit www.tejasrodeo.com.

October 15-18
Central Texas Cutting Horse Association, JB Wells Arena, Gonzales, TX. FMI call Marcy Blanchard at 210-379-0450.

Charmayne James Barrel Racing Clinic, San Antonio Rose Palace, San Antonio, TX. FMI call Sherry at 903-549-3373 or 903-258-0501 or email: clinics@charmaynejames.com.

October 16-18
Britannia Farm Fall USEF "B" SHow, Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, TX. FMI call Pauline Cook at 281-579-1272.

Foundation / Advancing Clinic with Brent Graef, Starfire Equestrian, Celina, TX. FMI call Vicky Argumaniz at 214-714-8239.

October 17
Open Pro Rodeo, Cibolo Livery Stables, Bulverde, TX. Rodeo starts at 7:30 pm. Great food and beverages. Live Music to follow the rodeo. FMI call Shannon James at 830-980-2226, e-mail: cibololiverystables@yahoo.com or visit: www.tejasrodeo.com.

Bertram Team Penning Club Fall Buckle Series #1, Blue Bonnet Arena, Burnet, TX. 6pm. Series dates: 10/17, 11/7) FMI call Rick Chaffee at 512-556-0958.

Southern Texas Playday Association Money Series, Old City Arena Park, 300 Briarmeadow, Friendswood, Texas 77546, (Between Houston & Galveston). Series Dates: July 18, 25, Aug.1, 22, 29, Sept.19, 26, Oct.3, 17, Nov.14, 21, Dec.12 and Dec.19. Poles, Cloverleaf Barrels, Straightaway Barrels, and an optional Jackpot Race. 9 & Under; 10-13; 14-18; 19 & Over. Age is determined as of January 1, 2009. 1st = $1,000, 2nd = $500, 3rd = $300, 4th = $200, 5th = $150, 6th = $100. Money will be awarded in each age group at the end of the series. Contestant must compete in 7 shows to be eligible for end of series awards. ALL-AROUND Awards for each playday. 9 & Under and 10-13 = Small ROSETTES or MEDALLIONS to tenth place. 14-18 and 19 & Over = 1st and 2nd Various All-around Awards usually TACK. Worker = $10 per event; Non-Worker = $15 per event; Exhibitions = $5 per run; Lead-line = $5 per event; Jackpot Race = $5 per run. FMI: Marietta Benson (281) 369-2375 playday@pdq.net

October 17-18
2nd Annual Circle D Ranch Party and Trail Ride, Circle D Ranch, Johnson City, TX. Horse relay race wtih 3 partner teams - draw for partners. Saturday night dinner. $40 per person. FMI call Tommy at 512-663-7433, e-mail: cowboyup@mail.utexas.edu or visit www.circledranch.us.

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

October 18
Liberty Hill Farm Dressage Schooling Show, Liberty Hill Farm, Boerne, TX. FMI call 210-445-1931, email: libertyhillfarm@yahoo.com or visit www.libertyhillfarm.net.

October 19-22
Whole Horsemanship Clinic, Hill Country Equestrian Lodge, Bandera, TX. FMI call 830-796-7950, visit www.hillcountryequestlodge.com or e-mail: info@hillcountryequestlodge.com.

October 20-21
Tommy McKinny Team Roping Practice, 1 mi south on FM 775 off IH10, Seguin, TX. Team Roping Practice on Tuesday & Wednesday nights $10 per horse. Practice starts at 7pm. Lots of parking. Super nice cattle and arena. In case of bad weather call before you haul. FMI call 830-305-1897 or email: terryhattaway@sbcglobal.net.

October 21-25
Texas Fall Classic Horse Show USEF "A", Texas Rose Horse Park, Tyler, TX. FMI call David Morse at 817-579-1100.

October 22
Team Roping Practice, Cibolo Livery Stables, Bulverde, TX. 7-9pm. Practice under a covered arena for only $20! FMI call Shannon at 830-980-2226, email: info@tejasrodeo.com or visit www.tejasrodeo.com.

October 23-25
Gulf Coast Welsh Pony Show, Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, TX. FMI call Robin Nowak at 979-478-7191.

Eddo Hoekstra Dressage Clinic, Quail Run Ranch / Cord Equestrian, Gainesville, TX. FMI call 940-372-0326.

October 24
Open Pro Rodeo, Cibolo Livery Stables, Bulverde, TX. Rodeo starts at 7:30 pm. Great food and beverages. Live Music to follow the rodeo. FMI call Shannon James at 830-980-2226, e-mail: cibololiverystables@yahoo.com or visit: www.tejasrodeo.com.

South Texas Pinto Registered and All Breed Open Horse Show, Guadalupe Co. Covered Arena, Seguin, TX. Comments: Books Open 7-9p.m. Friday and 7:00am on Day of the Show - SHOW BEGINS AT 8:00A.M. Year end highpoints and dailey highpoints available. PAC Approved. If there are questions contact Jennifer Hungerford at 830-947-9254, e-mail: stpshowsec@yahoo.com or visit: www.southtexaspinto.com.

Rusty Spur Riding Association Playday Series, 701 Howard Rd., Waxahachie, TX. Series dates: 4/24, 5/16, 6/13, 7/11, 8/8, 9/4, 10/3 and 10/24. Age Groups: Leadline, 8-11, 12-15, 16 & Over. Cloverleaf, Straight Away, Hairpin, Poles and Goat Tying. Leadline and 8-11 pull ribbon from goat. Leadline entry fee $20 and 8 & Over entry fee is $35. Membership Single $25, Family $35. Leadline ALL receive buckles no matter where they place. Saddle be awarded in each class for high point year end - must be 5 or more in class for saddles to be awarded. Buckles will be awarded 6 out of 8 for year-end awards. Playday Outdoor arena - call if weather is questionable. FMI call Patti Tripping at 903-654-0005, E-mail: TxCowgirlzrule@aol.com, website: www.myspace.com/rspur.

Competitive Trail Challenge, LBJ Grasslands, Decatur, TX. Sponsored by the American Competitive Trail Horse Association. FMI call Linda Wilson at 972-345-0949 or email: linda@dblinda.com or visit. www.actha.us.

October 25
Hy Court Farm 2009 Show Series, Hy Court Farm, Cedar Creek, TX. Series dates: 4/26, 5/24, 6/28, 9/27, 10/25 and 11/29. Dressage, Sport H orse Versatility, Prix Caprilli and In-Hand Classes. Year End Championshp Awards. FMI visit www.HyCourtFarm.com or call 512-581-3032 or call Amanda at 512-422-7134.

A.R.A.B.S. Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Main Arena, Katy, TX. FMI call Susie Blackwell 281-331-2442.

October 26-31
Chris Cox Building Riders' Confidence Clinic, Diamond Double C Ranch, Mineral Wells, TX. FMI call 940-327-8113 or visit www.Chris-Cox.com.

October 27
Bertram Team Penning Club Meeting, HIghlander Restaurant, Burnet, TX. 7pm. FMI call Rick Chaffee at 512-556-0958.

October 27-28
Tommy McKinny Team Roping Practice, 1 mi south on FM 775 off IH10, Seguin, TX. Team Roping Practice on Tuesday & Wednesday nights $10 per horse. Practice starts at 7pm. Lots of parking. Super nice cattle and arena. In case of bad weather call before you haul. FMI call 830-305-1897 or email: terryhattaway@sbcglobal.net.

October 28 - November 1
Dallas Harvest Horse Show USEF "AA", Texas Rose Horse Park, Tyler, TX. FMI call Patrick Rodes at 940-240-1207.

Central Texas Cutting Horse Association, JB Wells Arena, Gonzales, TX. FMI call Marcy Blanchard at 210-379-0450.

October 29
Team Roping Practice, Cibolo Livery Stables, Bulverde, TX. 7-9pm. Practice under a covered arena for only $20! FMI call Shannon at 830-980-2226, email: info@tejasrodeo.com or visit www.tejasrodeo.com.

October 30-November 1
SWDC DRessage Championships & Autumn Classic, Great Southest Equestrian Center, Katy, TX. FMI call Kathy Jones at 832-722-6121.

October 31
Catalog Sale / Open Consignment, Speer Horse Company Sale Barn,Talpa, TX. Catalog closes October 10. Ranch horse Compeittion, limited to 20 horses, will be first 20 in catalog sale. Catalog sale followed by Open Consignment Sale. FMI call 325-365-4516 or visit www.speerhorsecompany.com or email: talpamountup@yahoo.com.

Open Pro Rodeo, Cibolo Livery Stables, Bulverde, TX. Rodeo starts at 7:30 pm. Great food and beverages. Live Music to follow the rodeo. FMI call Shannon James at 830-980-2226, e-mail: cibololiverystables@yahoo.com or visit: www.tejasrodeo.com.

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