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Wednesday, August 14 - Alameda County Sheriff's Mounted Posse meeting, 6:30 p.m. Office of Emergency Services (OES) 4985 Broder Blvd., Dublin. (Santa Rita/Tassajara exit off 580, north. Left onto Gleason, right on Madigan, left at stop sign to Broder. New members welcome. Cindy (925) 454-1954 or Fran: FranLaGrange@Alliantfs.com August 14-17, American Vaulting Association (AVA) National Championships 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. daily, Robertson Park Equestrian Center Livermore. Free admission. For information contact Jim Ashborn (408) 257-2423 or e-mail: jimashborn@hotmail.com or Marianne, (408) 867-1789 or e-mail: marianne_rose@worldnet.att.net ***Editor's Note: In case you've never seen it, vaulting is a great spectator sport, a combination of gymnastics and ballet done on horseback. Take the kids down to watch, it's beautiful... poetry in motion. It's also a wonderful introduction to horses (and being on a horse) for kids who don't have a horse of their own. It provides a great foundation for learning to ride. Kids who vault usually develop a good seat automatically. Vaulting is a wonderful equestrian sport, please support their efforts by going down to watch and cheer the teams as they perform. Thursday, August 15 - Contra Costa County Sheriff's Mounted Posse meeting, 7 p.m. at Alain Pinel Realtors, 1646 N. California Blvd #101, Walnut Creek. Call Rosann, (925) 676-6030, or e-mail: rmoulis@attbi.com Saturday, August 17 - Old Fashioned Country Picnic, 1 p.m. Contra Costa County Horsemen's Assn. at the adobe, 3119 Grant Street, Concord. Horseshoe tossing tournament $10/per team; fun and games, food and music; prizes, ribbons, trophies; tug-o-war, egg toss, water balloons, sack race, 3-legged race, watermelon eating, bob for apples, dunk tank, chicken walk, bingo, raffles; hot dogs, ice cream, cotton candy, old fashioned lemonade. Evening Barbecue 5 p.m. with live music from Silver Spur, 6-10 p.m. BBQ $10/adults; $7.50/children. Dance only $11/single; $20/couple; dine and dance special, $20/single; $36/couple. Enjoy the whole day of fun and games. Scott, (925) 798-7400 or e-mail: skowens@astound.net Saturday, August 17 - Huge Tack Sale, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 5790 Sellers Avenue, Brentwood. (Knightsen end) Anything and everything for your horse. Saturday, August 17 - Parade Rider's Seminar, 10 a.m. Sacramento Horsemen's Assn., 3200 Longview Drive (near Watt Ave) North Highlands. If you've ever thought of the fun you'd have riding your faithful steed down the parade route, come and give it a try - learn the basics. It's a thrill to wave to the crowds of people, seeing the enjoyment in their eyes and happiness on their faces. Horses are always the best part of a parade! Don't let that old-time tradition fade away. $10, includes lunch. Peggy (530) 758-8790 or e-mail: dino84@quixnet.net Saturday, August 17 - NATRC ride at Calero Park in Almaden Valley out of San Jose. Contact Charlotte Smothers 408=353=4534 or by e-mail: cjsmothers@worldnet.att.net. To volunteer: karelw@earthlink.net August 17 - PEC Dressage Show, Wilton. USA Equestrian, USDF, CDS Championship Qualifying Classes, Judge: Trip Harting, 'S' Judge Closing Date: Aug. 6th. Entry forms in .pdf format at website: http://www.pecsporthorses.com pacificevent@softcom.net. August 17 - Dressage at Riverside Equestrian Center, USAE, USDF, CDS-recognized. Beautiful location on the Petaluma River. Patti (707) 763-1065, darkhorsezin@msn.com Saturday, August 17 - Driven Dressage Competition Clinic, Woodland Stallion Station, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Limited to 10 drivers/$60 for 45 minutes private/$20 Audit. $20/stall per horse/day; $5 lunch. Tugs & Winkers, relocated from Colorado to Grass Valley, 20 years experience, specialty in dressage phased driving and Combined Driving. Fees must be received by August 3. Call Tina at (530)668-5613 or e-mail: Vetsunny@aol.com http://www.woodlandstallion.com Sunday, August 18 - Tri-Cities Horsemen's Assn. Annual Trophy Gymkhana, Qualifying Show, Martinez Waterfront Arena; end of Ferry Street, over the railroad tracks, turn right, to the end of Joe DiMaggio Drive; Marie (925) 370-6455, or e-mail: tricitieshrsmn@hotmail.com website: http://www.geocities.com/tri-cities Sunday, August 18 - Fun Fest Hunter/Jumper Show, Equestrian Center of Walnut Creek at Heather Farm Park. Laura (925) 323-3926 or e-mail: Sunday, August 18 - Dressage Schooling Show, 9 a.m. Arabian Star Equestrian Center, 7756 Acacia Lane, Vacaville. Judge: *S Mary Grace Davidson. Space is limited. For reservations, call (707) 448-5138 or e-mail: nina@arabianstar.com http://www.arabianstar.com Wednesday, August 21 - Martinez Horsemen's Assn. general meeting and potluck dinner, 6:30 p.m. riding arena, Martinez Shoreline Park. Barbara (925) 228-8210 or e-mail: bookibug@aol.com Friday, August 23 - Brian Sabo Clinic, CTETA, Portola Valley; afternoon only. Contact Gabrielle (650) 424-8871, mi-tortuga@yahoo.com, or lisa@sabogroup.com Friday, August 23 - Potluck dinner meeting, Contra Costa County Horsemen's Assn. 7 p.m. Don Fernando Pacheco Adobe, 3119 Grant Street, Concord. Scott (925) 798-7400 or e-mail: skowens@astound.net Friday, August 23 - Mounted Horse Demonstrations to Patriotic Music, in Ione, Ca. to benefit Sacramento City Fire Dept. and Search & Rescue Squad; posse, drill teams, clubs, mounted patrols, no entry fee, donations accepted. Howard Park covered arena, Ione. For information/ registration: 527enterprizes@softcom.net Lodging available at the Ione Hotel (209) 274-6082; Heirloom B&B (888) 628-7896, Plymouth, CA; Sutter Creek Historic Inn (209) 267-5327. Friday, August 23 - Evening English Schooling Show, Woodland Stallion Station. 6:30 p.m. $6.50 per class ($5.50 for FFA or 4-H members) Call (530) 661-1358 or e-mail: deem@inreach.com visit the website: http://www.woodlandstallion.com/events. deem@inreach.com Sunday, August 24 - Matt Galvin Memorial Ranch Days, 9 a.m. team penning, buckles to winners; 12 p.m. memorial dedication; 1 p.m. gymkhana playday; 5 p.m. barbecue dinner/ dance featuring the music of Silver Spur. Rafter D Ranch, 8400 Byron Highway, Brentwood. (925) 625-2656 or e-mail: watertrucks@hotmail.com Saturday, August 24 - Dressage Show, Sequoia Arena, Oakland; Metropolitan Horsemen's Assn., Mary Grace Davidson, Judge. Judi Bank (510) 531-5449 or e-mail: judibank@aol.com August 24 - Gymkhana Show, Series #1 show, Bayview Horsemen, Equestrian Center of Walnut Creek, at Heather Farm Park. Donna Kinnard, (510) 223-4684 or e-mail: CRU36ZIN@aol.com August 24 - Moraga Horsemen's Assn. Poker Ride and dinner, cancelled. Saturday, August 24 - 20th Anniversary Dressage in the Wine Country and the Horse in Sport, Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Santa Rosa. Gates open 2 p.m. with Equine Trade Fair, Breed Parade and Demonstrations, 2-3 p.m. clinician lectures, Cowboy Dressage 3-4 p.m. Equine acupuncture 4-5 p.m. sheep dog herding 5-5:30 P.M.; wine and food tasting 4 -6:30 p.m., evening performance 7 p.m. featuring Foxfield Equestrian Drill Team and the Cowpalace Cowgirls; Cowboy Dressage with Eitan Beth-Halachmy; Friesian Trick Horse Black Sterling; Joe Montana's Irish Grand Prix Jumper, western reining freestyle and more. Grandstand $35/bleachers $25. (707) 523-9100, or e-mail: drsr4acing@aol.com http://www.winecountrydressage.org Saturday, August 24 and Aug. 31 - 7 p.m. Team Penning, Double D Stables, 3943 California Avenue, Tracy. (209) 835-4320 or e-mail: dianec5@inreach.com website: http://www.doubledstables.com Saturday, August 24 - De-spooking and Crossing Obstacles Clinic, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. C.W. Training Center, Castro Valley; $175/includes video; Audit $25. cwtraining@attbi.com website: http://www.cwtraining.com Sunday, August 25 - Junior Riding Club Gymkhana, 11 a.m. Double D Stables, 3943 California Avenue, Tracy. (209) 835-5320. Tuesday, August 27 - Moraga Horsemen's Assn. meeting, new date. 7:30 p.m. at the Moraga arena, 423 Canyon Road, Moraga. Liz, (925) 254-5163. Friday August 29 through Monday, Sept. 2 - East Bay Hills four day, three night trail ride and camp. Join the members of Tilden-Wildcat Horsemen's Association for a Labor Day weekend camping and trail ride experience. Ride 14-18 miles each day in small groups at your own pace. Follow the Bay Area Ridge Trail from Cull Canyon Recreation Area, to Bort Meadow in Anthony Chabot Park for camping and dinner; Saturday ride through Redwood and Sibley Parks to camp in the Es Anderson Equestrian Camp in Tilden Park. Sunday, from Tilden Park through EBMUD Watershed past San Pablo and Briones Reservoirs back over Inspiration Trail and return to Tilden. Ride one day or two, or all four; TWHA provides the meals, hay, carrots and water; $90/four days; $30/day. Evening dinner guests $10/night. Limited space, reserve now. Morris (925) 254-8943 or Eric (510) 548-2724 or e-mail: ejschroeder@ucdavis.edu August 30 - Deadline for entries, 2nd annual Kids Cowboy Poetry Contest; for grades kindergarten through 4th grade. Judged on content, language, originality; winners will receive gift certificates and free tickets to the Cowboy Gathering Sept. 13-15 at Rowell Ranch. Contact Roxanne at: (925) 837-6253, or via e-mail at: RRLindz@aol.com or visit the website at: http://cowboygathering.com/poetry_contest.stm Aug. 30-Sept. 2 - Gold Rush Days, Old Sacramento. Covered wagons, pony express riders, costumed gentry, lots of things happening to celebrate our early California heritage and history. Not just horse related, but a good old-fashioned fun activity with something for everyone. August 31 thru Sept. 1 - Three Star Dressage Show (USAE, USDF, CDS), Equestrian Center of Walnut Creek, at Heather Farm Park. Entries close August 16th. Judge: Angela Littlefield. Show Manager Liz Lewis, (925) 229-2200; Secretary, (925) 283-1687. Videotaping available by Dana Conte: danaconte@juno.com August 31 - All Breed Silver Buckle Summer Series Open Horse Show, Robertson Park, Livermore. 8 a.m. English, 1 p.m. Western. Halter & Showmanship; walk-trot and jog classes in all age categories and divisions; leadline and 10 & under; $6/class, $10/silver buckle qualifying class. Diablo Arabian Horsemen's Association, Coke Swift (209) 464-1932 or e-mail: willowjewel@go.com Aug. 31 through Sept. 2 - Ardenwood Rail Fair, ride the horse-drawn and steam rail cars, try the handcar, see the blacksmith at work, go back in history, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Ardenwood Blvd., Fremont. **************************************************************** VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: for California Cowboy Gathering, Sept. 13-15 at Historic Rowell Ranch Rodeo Park, Dublin. Find out how you can help, get involved.... (if you work, you might get in for free) Call (866) 269-2699 or contact Shirley by e-mail at: snoval@aol.com ******************************************************************* Drill Team Competition in October at the Cow Palace in conjunction with the Grand National Rodeo still is ongoing, and there is still time for teams to sign up. To find out more information about this competition (which is open to all teams from all over the US) go to www.cowpalace.com or www.grandnationalrodeo.com ******************************************************************** HELP NEEDED: An Animal Feed Fund was established to help buy hay for rescued livestock in need from the Colorado fires. Western Horseman is matching all contributions to the fund. To contribute, send checks to Animal Feed Fund, c/o Western Horseman, P. O. Box 7980, Colorado Springs, CO 80933. (719) 633-5524. ****************************************************************** FOR SALE: Ready for Tevis!! Endurance Sports Saddle by Bob Marshall, excellent condition, chocolate brown, stirrups hung in center rather than forward for better balanced, centered riding position. Comes with Skito Equalizer saddle pad also in excellent condition, girth, stirrups, new fleece lined breast collar. $800 (worth over $1000.00 new) Call 510-601-8383 or e-mail harpnhorse@aol.com FOR SALE: *Libby: 7 yr-old quarter pony mare, chestnut/ blaze, 14.1h. Quiet, easy with new places, honest, quiet over fences. Ready for beginner/novice or novice competition. $5,000. *POA mare, 7yr-old, palomino with spots, flaxen mane and tail. 14.2h, elegant, fancy mover, very scopy, would be competitive at novice/training level. $8,000. *Black Wintec dressage saddle, 17", with girth, leathers, and irons. Medium tree, good condition, $170.00. *Black leather Thorogood dressage saddle, 17", no fittings, medium tree, fair condition. $150.00 *Brown Lexington Corbette, all purpose saddle. 16 1/2 ", medium tree, great condition, very comfortable. No fittings. $450.00 *Brown Equibette all purpose saddle. 17", no fittings, medium tree, good condition. $350.00. Phone David Acord - (541) 840-9492 FOR SALE: Need to sell lovely Arabian mare, age 19, 14.2, pure white, to a special home. She has lameness problems and is only suitable for light riding and eventually will become a barn ornament. Very lovable companion. To see her is to want her. $1500 OBO. (510) 881-4474 leave message, or e-mail firemare31@yahoo.com FOR SALE: Big 16.2 TB-type gelding, shiny sorrel, approx. age 12, excellent trail horse. Jumps, loads, clips, very sound. Beautiful cadenced trot. $2500. (510) 881-4474 leave message, or e-mail firemare31@yahoo.com ******************************************************************* WARNING! TAKE NOTE: The Texas Animal Health Commission on June 19, 2002 reported dead birds infected with West Nile virus in their state. Since California and Texas share the same migratory bird flyways, the risk for West Nile virus in California is increased. A movie clip depicts some of the more characteristic signs of encephalitis in horses infected by the West Nile virus. Download Quick Time to view --http://www.apple.com/quicktime.download. Check out the movie clip at: http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/ceh/wnv_info.html >From UC Davis Center for Equine Health "The HorseReport", Volume 20, Number 3, July 2002 ******************************************************************* WANTED: CTETA, Ltd/The Horse Park at Woodside, is searching for an Executive Director. CTETA, Ltd. is the 501(c) 3 non-profit organization that operates The Horse Park at Woodside, 270+-acres owned by Stanford University. In its 21st year of operation, The Horse Park hosts Horse Trials, Hunter/Jumper, Dressage and Reining Horse Shows open to all. Please forward this to anyone you know who might have an interest. Deadline for submission of resumes is Friday, August 16, 2002. Job description is on the website at http://www.horsepark.org Stephen G. Hales, Chief Operating Officer, CTETA, Ltd./The Horse Park at Woodside (650) 222-5432 or (650) 704-1240. ******************************************************************* Interested in learning about the benefits of freeze branding your horse? Check out the freeze branding website: http://www.horseweb.com/client/kka/kka1.htm Kryo Kinetics Associates, Inc.- the horse i.d. people, Tucson, Arizona (520) 293-5448 Email: frzmark@horseweb.com Other websites of interest: http://www.nickers.com, http://www.horse-sense.org and for veterinary information http://www.casdvm.com ******************************************************************** Coming up in September! Mark your calendar now! September 13, 14, 15 - California Cowboy Gathering, Rowell Ranch, Dublin. Celebrating California's multi-cultural ranching traditions through Cowboy Poetry & Music, Western Art and Cowboy Trappings, Fancy Roping & Fine Horsemanship; old-time Saturday Night Cowboy Dance, Chuckwagon Cooking, Demonstrations and Activities for the entire family. Toll Free 866-COWBOYZ (866) 269-2699 www.cowboygathering.com ********************************************************************* Horsin' Around! Calendar is now posted on the web at: http://horses-etc.com/events.shtml and http://www.horseNpony.com |
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