September 2008 Event Calendar

September 1
CAQHA Open Show Saddle Series, Travis County Expo Center, Austin, TX. Covered Arena. (Series dates: 6/28, 8/9 and 9/6) FMI visit www.caqha.com

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

September 2
Consignment Deadline: 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. About 100 head of registered Shetlands, Miniature Horses, Miniature Donkeys, Grade Ponies and other breed ponies will be sold. For more information or for consignment forms visit www.northtexasponysale.com or call Leah Johnson at 903-967-2607.

September 4
Tri-State Fair & Rodeo Gala- Amarillo National Center. Go to website: tristatefair.com for more information or call the Tri-State Fair Office at 806-376-7767.

September 4-7
Texas Sport Horse Cup, Texas Rose Horse Park, Tyler, TX. FMI call Michelann Tachibana at 972-869-0600 or 469-628-3754.

September 5-7
Circle T Championship Roping, Circle T Arena, Hamilton, TX. RIDAY, #15 Handicap. Books open at 6pm, rope at 7pm. 5 head for $50/roper. Enter 5 times
SATURDAY, #13w/#12 Incentive, #12 w/#11 Incentive, #11 w/#10 Incentive. Books open at 8am, rope at 9am. 4 head for $50/roper. Enter 5 times.
SUNDAY, #10 w #9 Incentive, #9 capped at #5 w/#8 Incentive. Books open at 9am, rope at 10am. 4 head for $50/roper. Enter 5 times. FMI call 254-386-3559.

September 6
Bertram Team Penning Club Spring buckle Series #2, 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.

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 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.

CTBRA Finals, CTYRA Arena, Microgram, Texas. Books open @ 8:00 a.m., pole exb. 8:30 a.m. followed by class. Peewee & youth exb. following poles. peewee class @ 11:30 a.m., youth @ 1:00 p.m. Open/Novice exb. following youth, Open runs at 3:00 p.m. Exb. following open on stakes. - Jo Alexander 254-721-1805 or Jamie Ashford 254-709-3742

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.

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.

$1,000 Added Money 5D Open Barrels, 31245 Friendship Drive, Magnolia, TX. 5D Open (1/2 Second Splits) Equal Payout. Entry Fee $45 Exhibit. $5. $10 processing fee. Exhibit. 4:30-7pm, 5D Open at 7:30 pm. Concessions - Restrooms - Photographer - Prizes. Neg. Coggins Required. FMI call Darlene Keller at 713-410-8671, email: darlene@txpia.com or Phyllis Clay at 281-259-8175, email: paclay@sbcglobal.net or visit www.magnoliahorseclub.com.

TDCJ Horse Clinic, Arena I, Bee County Expo Center, Beeville, TX. FMI call 361-362-3290 or email beecountyexpocenter@yahoo.com.

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. Stock Cont: BO: Wednesday September 3, 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.

September 6-7
Britannia Farm / Mo Hot Daze GHHJA Show, Great Southwest Equestrian Center Main Arena, Katy, TX. FMI Call Pauline Cook at 281-579-1272.

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.

Alamo Dressage Association Fall I & II Show, San Antonio Rose Palace, San Antonio, TX. Judges are FEI: (I) Loraine MacDonald from Ontario, (S) Eleanor Stine-Masek from Arizona, and (R) Julie Sodowsky from Arizona. TD: Fiona Hilen (R) of Nevada. FMI email Ed Lavallee at ejlava@sprynet.com or call Ashton Galo at 210-508-1880.

American Donkey & Mule Society National Show, Hosted by the Gulf Coast Donkey & Mule Association, Lone Star Equestrian Center, Conroe, TX. FMI call Rose at 281-689-7205 or Jeannie at 979-732-7097 or visit www. gcdma.org.

September 8
Snowden Roping, Arena I, Bee County Expo Center, Beeville, TX. FMI call 361-362-3290 or email beecountyexpocenter@yahoo.com.

September 8-9
4-H Youth Horse Show & Barrel Racing, Arena II, Bee County Expo Center, Beeville, TX. FMI call 361-362-3290 or email beecountyexpocenter@yahoo.com.

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

September 11
Attention Horse Judging Kids! Parker County Youth Center, Weatherford, TX. The Parker County 4-H Equine Science Team would like to invite any youth interested in horse judging to attend or participate with our competitive team. We are a 3-year seasoned group of Jr. and Sr. Member and will be attending all major stock shows and AQHA & APHA events as well as 4-H competitions. We are open to anyone wanting to learn! FMI call Tony at 817-771-4144 or visit www.parker4hequine.com.

September 11-13
Beginner's Team Roping Clinic with Krece Harr, NRS Arena, Decatur, TX. FMI call 800-GO-ROPIN, ext. 7001 or visit www.nrsworld.com.

September 11-14
The Rose Capital 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 Michelann Tachibana at 469-628-3754 or 972-869-0600.

September 12
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

September 12-13
SHOT Stock Horse Versatility Clinic and Competition, Henderson County Fair Park Complex, (Three Arenas - two covered, stalls & RV Hookups), Athens, TX. Sponsored by Brazos County Extension Horse Committee. Clinic will be on Friday, Sept. 12th and the competition on Saturday, September 13th. FMI call Carrie Sharp at 214-801-3013.

September 12-14
US Team Penning Coors Challenge, Will Rogers Center, Fort Worth, TX. FMI call 817-378-8082 or visit www.ustpa.com.

NEW LISTING - 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.

September 13
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 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.

Kings Bridge Farm III Horse Show, (CTHJA), Kings Bridge Farm, Hutto, TX. FMI call Holly at 512-819-0183.

Todd Martin Reining and Horsemanship Clinic, Todd Martin Training Facility, Boerne, TX. 9am. $125 per rider, $45 per auditor. Lunch provided for riders. Auditors who pre-register will also have lunch provided. Riders must pre-register to participate in the clinic. For more information or to reserve your space, email todd@toddmartin.net or call Taumi Martin at 830-249-7835.

Fall Sale - Trinity Valley Horse Sales, Trinity Valley Exposition, Liberty, TX. Quarter Horses - Paints - Appaloosas. No Money Up Front, $100 Consignment fee - taken out of sale proceeds, 7% commission on all sales, $40 P.O. fee in addition to $100 consignment fee. Nomination Deadline: August 15, 2008. Friday PM: All horses available for viewing. Saturday: Free coffee & donuts. 9am-Noon Stallion Showcase - $100. 12Noon-SALE! FMI call 936-336-7179 or visit: www.trinityvalleyhorsesales.com.

2008 CTYHA Scholarship & Buckle Series, Cowboy Church 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 graduating 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.

September 13-14
Equine Expo of Texas, Watt Arena, Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth, TX. FMI call Linda at 817-297-9292 or visit: www.equineexpooftexas.com.

2008 Pasadena Livestock Show & Rodeo Equine Classic, Pasadena Fairgrounds, Red Bluff @ Fairmont, Pasadena, TX. All Breed Open Horse Show, September 13th, show starts at 8am. On Sunday, September 14th there will be an Equine Classic Buckle Run - starts at Noon. FMI call 281-487-0240 or visit www.pasadenarodeo.com or email: bethrussell4020@yahoo.com.

Power Team Roping with Rickey Green, Houston, TX. FMI call Mike Hughes at 713-259-6598 or visit www.rickeygreen.com.

Panhandle Cutting Horse Association, Baca Ranch, Vega, TX. FMI call Sophie Feger at 806-930-1206.

September 14
Classic Dressage with Reinhard A. Dorsch, L&L Boarding (Kay Skillern's) in Austin, TX. Lessons offered: Individual, Pas de Deuxx (2) for FUN or Competition. FMI email Kay at kay@theydeservethebest.com.

September 14-16
Tuley Roping, Arena I, Bee County Expo Center, Beeville, TX. FMI call 361-362-3290 or email beecountyexpocenter@yahoo.com.

September 16-21
USCRA Calf Roping National Finals, Lone Star Arena, Stephenville, TX. FMI call USCRA at 979-542-1239 or email: info@uscra.com.

September 18
Rio Grand Classic Livestock Auction, El Paso, TX. Horse Sale @ 3pm* (time changed from 5 to 3pm for this sale). FMI call 915-858-0590 or visit riograndclassic.com.

September 18-21
Tumbleweed Autumn Roundup, Texas Rose Horse Park, Tyler, TX. Green Pony Hunter - A, Pony Hunter - A, Junior Hunter - A, Hunter - A, Hunter Breeding, Hunter Equitation - N, Jumper $10000+ - N, Welsh - A, Young Jumpers. FMI call Ashley Schaeffer at 214-454-4994.

September 19-21
Extreme Mustang Makeover, Will Rogers Center, Fort Worth, TX. FMI visit www.mustangheritagefoundation.org.

September 20
Bertram Team Penning Club Spring buckle Series #2, 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.

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 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

Pistol Pete Hawkins Cowboy Golf, Canyon West Golf Club, Weatherford, TX. Benefiting Justin Cowboy's Crisis Fund. FMI call J.D. Thompson at 817-807-8110 or email: jthompson@montanasilversmiths.com.

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

MA Quarter Horses Production & Herd Reduction Sale, Rochester, TX. FMI call 940-742-4444.

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.

MorningStar Ranch Open Schooling Show, MSRM Arena, Somerset, TX. 1-5th receive ribbons - trophies to champion halter horses. halter classes for miniature horses & ponies, color & solid color halter classes. children's classes, Western & English Pleasure, Buy-A-Class. FMI visit: MSRMHorseShow.byLeslie.org or www.MorningStarRanch.org or Leslie White at 210-394-9808.

September 20-21
South Texas Hunter/Jumper Britania Farm/GSEC, Great Southwest Equestrian Center Main Arena, Katy, TX. FMI call Pauline Cook at 281-579-1272.

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

September 22
4H Books & Saddle Clinic, Arena I, Bee County Expo Center, Beeville, TX. FMI call 361-362-3290 or email beecountyexpocenter@yahoo.com.

September 23
Purina Horse Owners Workshop, DeWitt Producers, Cuero, TX. FMI call Danny at 361-275-3441.

September 24-28
Caprock Canyon State Park Trail Ride. FMI contact Flying M Ranch at 512-355-9492 or visit: www.flyingmtexas.com

September 25-28
Southwest Showdown, USEF "A" Show, Great Southwest Equestrian Center - Main Arena, Katy, TX. Jumper Classics, Hunter Breeding. FMI call Patrick Rodes at 940-240-1207.

September 26
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

September 26-28
Alamo Quarter Horse Breeders Association Show, San Antonio Rose Palace, San Antonio, TX. FMI call 210-635-7819 or visit: www.aqhba.com.

NTHJC/Wagon Wheel Show, Texas Rose Horse Park, Tyler, TX. FMI call Kimberly Brunson at 903-882-8696.

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

September 26 - October 5
AMHA World Championship Show, Will Rogers Center, Fort Worth, TX. FMI visit amha.org or call 817-783-5600

September 27
Crutcher Ranch Dressage Schooling Show, Fulshear, TX. ADA members welcome. Judge: Sue Saylor. Contact Patricia Hardmeyer, (281) 216-7491 or ptcakes1955@aol.com.

Fall Paint Horse 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 email: vsnodgra@tstar.net or visit: www.ctphc.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 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.

Central Texas Dressage Society Mini Show, Silver Hill Stables, Austin, TX. FMI call Connie Brownson at 512-569-2095 or email: driftwood_dressage@yahoo.com.

2008 CTYHA Scholarship & Buckle Series, Cowboy Church 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 graduating 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 and 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.

Competitive Trail Challenge, Franklin Family Ranch, Blanco, TX. Sanctioned by the American Competitive Trail Horse Association. FMI call Karen at 512-554-8683 or visit www.actha.us.

September 27-28
Parelli Natural Horse-Man-Ship, Will Rogers Center, Fort Worth, TX. FMI call 817-392-7469 or visit www.parelli.com.

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

Martha Wright Barrel Clinic, Llano, TX. FMI call Kathy Epperson at 325-247-2838.

September 28
BareBones Show, HyCourt Farms, Cedar Creek, TX. Rain Date October 5. 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. (Future shows: 10/26 and 11/30). FMI call 512-217-2397 or email: ingrid.dressage@prodigy.net.

2nd Annual Guadalupe Co. Barrel Race, 4D/5D (if more than 125 entries), Guadalupe County Fairgrounds Covered Arena, Seguin, TX. Open to Guadalupe and adjacent county residents only. Top 9 fastest times will advance to PRCA rodeo October 9-11 during Guadalupe County Fair. Buckles to top 3 runners awarded during rodeo. WPRA permit/card holders eligible to compete, but will not advance to PRCA rodeo. Minimum $500 added (working on getting more added money). Youth, Adult and Senior Incentives. Books open at 8:30, EF: $25 Incentives $15. Exb. 9-12 $5/run or 5 runs/$20. Open: 1pm. RV/Stalls available. Sponsored by Guadalupe County Fair Board Association. FMI call 830-534-3517.

September 29
Gutierrez Roping, Arena I, Bee County Expo Center, Beeville, TX. FMI call 361-362-3290 or email beecountyexpocenter@yahoo.com.

September 30
Star Arabian Riding Club, Arena I, Bee County Expo Center, Beeville, TX. FMI call Virginia 361-358-2320 or e-mail: cherrytopstables@yahoo.com .

September 30 - October 2
5-day semi-private roping school with Rickey Green, Morgan Hill, TX. Limited to 5 headers and 5 heelers. FMI call Kelly Green at 866-RICKEYG or visit www.rickeygreen.com.

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