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October - Horsin' Around! Calendar
East Bay/Alameda/Contra Costa Saturday, October 5 - Moraga Junior Horsemen's Association Morrison Show, Open English/Western Show, Moraga Horsemen's Arena, 423 Canyon Road, Moraga. Lorili Casipit, Judge. English a.m., Western in the afternoon. Entry info, Anna (925) 284-4635 or e-mail to Linda at: ostman.enterprises@worldnet.att.net e-mail Saturday, October 5 - Horsepower Farms Help the Girls Fundraiser, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Little Hills Ranch, San Ramon, 18013 Bollinger Canyon Road. Benefit to help 3 girls, one with brain cancer, one who is blind, and a paraplegic, all of whom are trying to continue working with horses despite financial constraints, featured in a recent Gallopin' Gazette. The Picnic people donated the facility and crew for the day. $15/adults; $8/12-under; kids under 5/free. Barbeque, trout pond, mini golf, softball, volleyball, swimming pool, playground with big sand box, riding trails, games and activities for the kids. DJ for music. Contact Randi: at (925) 963-6525 or horselovr01@hotmail.com or Horsepower Farms (925-673-3276) for tickets. October 5 - Poker Ride and Barbecue, Es Anderson Equestrian Camp, Tilden Park, Berkeley. Enjoy a scenic 2 hour ride, followed by a western barbecue. Best poker hand wins $100! Other prizes also! Contact Marie: (925) 370-6455, or e-mail: tricitieshrsmn@hotmail.com http://www.geocities.com/tri-cities October 5 - Trail Horse Trials, 8 a.m. Concord Mt. Diablo Trail Ride Assn. /Mt. Diablo State Park. Test your horse on wild and wacky obstacles in Sleepy Hollow (spooky) or the Mustang Ranch, (tricky) as an individual rider, or as a team of 4. Invite family and friends to join you for dinner and awards at 4:30 p.m. Use the pool and showers, rent a stall to stay overnight and ride the mountain on your own on Sunday. Or come ahead on Friday night. RSVP necessary. $30/adult; $25 junior; (includes dinner) if registered before Oct. 1. $5/pipe corral; $10/dinner only. If you don't care to ride, then just volunteer to help, contact Deb: (925) 672-1981 or e-mail: DebKearn@aol.com October 5 - Concord Mt. Diablo Trail Ride Assn. Barbecue dinner, along with Trail Trials Awards, 4:30 p.m. $10. Raffle. Deb (925) 672-1981. Check it out, CMDTRA is now on the web at: http://www.cmdtra.org October 5 - All Breed Silver Buckle Summer Series Open Horse Show, CSHA approved, Western Pleasure, English (Hunter) Pleasure, Reining, Trail, Halter & Showmanship. Walk-Trot & Jog classes in all age categories and divisions. Leadline & 10 & Under classes. Robertson Park, Livermore. For information contact Coke Swift 209 464-1932 willowjewel@go.com or website: http://www.daha-arabs.org October 5 - Dressage Clinic with Martha Gregory, FEI rider and trainer. Inspiration Farm, 1830 Delta Road, Knightsen. Diane (925) 679-0783 or e-mail: diane@inspirationfarms.com website: http://www.inspirationfarms.org Sunday, October 6 - Gold Cup Hunter/Jumper Show, Sequoia Arena, Redwood Regional Park, Oakland. Metropolitan Horsemen's Association. Judi (510) 531-5449 or e-mail: judibank@aol.com October 6 - National Barrel Horse Assn. Barrel Races, Rafter D Ranch, 8400 Byron Hwy. Brentwood. Time only at 9:30 a.m., races begin 11 a.m. $39/open; $29/youth; $10 non-member fee; food available to purchase. Kristen, (925) 363-5169 or e-mail: Kristen@americancylinderhead.com October 9 - Alameda 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 October 9 - Tri-Cities Horsemen's Assn. meeting, juniors 7 p.m. general meeting 7:30 p.m. Alex Clark room, Pinole Public Safety Building, Tennant Avenue. Marie (925) 370-6455 or e-mail: tricitieshrsmn@hotmail.com http://www.geocities.com/tri-cities October 11, 12 - NATRC Region 1 Benefit ride, Sunol Regional Park; check in Oct. 11, competitive ride on Oct. 12. Open to all, about 30 miles in length; Novice/CP about 20 miles. Volunteers needed, if you can't ride this one, volunteer to help. Contact Judy (925) 862-0232 or e-mail: misxfire@aol.com October 12 - English Schooling Show, Peppertree Ranch, Livermore (925) 443-1547 or e-mail: Jennifer@fatcatdesign.com Saturday, October 12 - Team Penning, Double D Stables, 3943 California Avenue, Tracy. (209) 835-4320 or e-mail: dianec5@inreach.com www.doubledstables.com Sunday October 13 - Trailer Safety Day, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Equestrian Center of Walnut Creek, at Heather Farm Park. California Highway Patrol Officer Jerry McDowell, a horseman himself, will discuss all aspects of buying, driving, and maintaining a horse trailer safely; tips on what to look for in hiring horse haulers; trucks and trailers on hand (minus the horses) for greenhorns to get some hands-on experience. Parking contests, prizes, and it's all FREE. Open to all the equestrian community no matter what your type of riding discipline. For information, contact Laura Baker at (510) 849-1409 or Lbake66@aol.com - website: http://www.extendinc.com/cds_eastbay/ Sunday, October 13 - B.E.S.T. Tack Swap, Collier Canyon Ranch, Livermore. (925) 443-9411 or: http://www.extendinc.com/best October 13 - Silver Buckle Bonanza Horse Show, Brentwood Oaks Equestrian Center, sponsored by E Wa Tom Lih Kinh Appaloosa Club. Joanne (925) 455-8633. October 19, 20 - Sonja Vracko clinic, Euro-Quest Farms, Castro Valley. An opportunity to learn from an FEI competitor, trainer and AHSA/CEF "S" Judge. Contact Heidi Knipe-Lyons for space availability and auditing, ($15/day). euroquestfarms@value.net, website: http://www.euroquestfarms.com October 19, 20 - Oscar Thompson clinic, Diablo Downs. If you like Harry Whitney or Brian Neubert you will love Oscar. $75 a session. private or group session. chris CAH7236@aol.com October 19 - Cross Country Clinic with Gregg Stritzel, Slabaugh Rosa Farms, Livermore. Gregg (510) 237-4577 or Pam (925) 456-3724 or derley@pacbell.net website: http://www.slabaughrosa.com Saturday, October 19 - Moonlight on Mt. Diablo, trail ride and dinner on the mountain, followed by moonlight ride home. Stage at 3:30 p.m., Pine Canyon staging area at the end of Castle Rock Road, Walnut Creek. Social hour 6 p.m., dinner at Diablo Ranch, 7 p.m. with San Ramon Valley Horsemen's Assn. $12. Rsvp required, by Oct. 16. Marianne (925) 631-1285, e-mail: Mlun@amcalart, or Sharon (925) 935-5355, e-mail: CodiKeane@aol.com October 19 - Potluck dinner and Costume/Halloween Dance, Contra Costa County Horsemen's Assn., Don Fernando Pacheco Adobe, 3119 Grant Street, Concord. Scott (925) 798-7400 or e-mail: skowens@astound.net Saturday, October 19 - Team Penning, Double D Stables, 3943 California Avenue, Tracy. (209) 835-4320 or e-mail: dianec5@inreach.com www.doubledstables.com Sunday, October 20 - Tri Valley Trailblazers Annual Poker Ride and Barbecue, Del Valle Regional Park, Livermore. Fundraiser for improvements at Del Valle Horse Camp. Contact Danine, (510) 732-8587 or e-mail: dsimas@probusiness.com Sunday, October 20 - Team Penning Buckle Series, signup 9 a.m. ride 10 a.m. Ranch Sorting. Double D Stables, 3943 California Avenue, Tracy. (209) 835-4320 or e-mail: dianec5@inreach.com http://www.doubledstables.com Sunday, October 20 - Dressage Show, Yarra Yarra, Pleasanton. Patrick (925) 829-5017. October 22 - David Lichman Natural Horsemanship Clinic, Eagle Nest Ranch, Castro Valley. http:www.home.earthlink.net~horsetime/ or: horsetime@earthlink.net Saturday, October 26 - Tilden Wildcat Horsemen's Assn. Fun Day, Es Anderson Equestrian Camp, Tilden Park, Berkeley. Obstacle Ride in the morning, lunch and horse games in the afternoon. Contact Kirsten (925) 283-1997 or e-mail: kirstenwhitsett@compuserve.com Saturday, October 26 - Spooktacular Horsey Halloween, Martinez Shoreline Park Arena; Tri-Cities Horsemen's Association, Marie (925) 370-6455, http://www.geocities.com/tri-cities or e-mail: tricitieshrsmn@hotmail.com Saturday, October 26 - Annual Halloween Costume Contest, Eagle Nest Ranch, Castro Valley, horsetime@earthlink.net or www.home.earthlink.net/~horsetime/ Saturday, October 26 - Double D Junior Riding Club Halloween Party, Double D Stables, 3943 California Avenue, Tracy. (209) 835-4320 or e-mail: dianec5@inreach.com Sunday, October 27 - Hunter/Jumper schooling show, Poplar Place, Bear Creek Road, Briones Valley; 8:30 a.m. (Don't forget, DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS that day! Be sure and SET YOUR CLOCKS BACK ONE HOUR the night before!). Judge is Marcel Crystal. Annual Halloween Costume Class will take place mid day. Call (925) 372-0629 for an entry, or email: Poplrplace@aol.com Sunday, October 27 - Top of the Hill Hunter/Jumper Schooling Show Series & Halloween Show, Sunol. (510) 378-4124 or e-mail: rem409@aol.com Sunday, October 27 - National Barrel Horse Assn. Barrel Races, Rafter D Ranch, 8400 Byron Hwy. Brentwood. Time only at 9:30 a.m., races begin 11 a.m. $39/open; $29/youth; $10 non-member fee; food available to purchase. Kristen, (925) 363-5169 or e-mail: Kristen@americancylinderhead.com ****************************************************************** COWBOY COUNTRY and Old West Café, Saturday evenings, 8 p.m. Cowboy music & Poetry, Bluegrass, Traditional Country with open mike, jams & guest performers. Enjoy the cool of the evening and the glow of the campfire, keep it country. $10, great music, soft drinks, beer and wine. Food available for purchase. All players, singers, poets and listeners are welcome. Western Trail Rides, 1525 Castle Rock Road, Walnut Creek. (925) 946-1475 or e-mail: trailboss@westerntrailride.com http://www.westerntrailride.com DIABLO LADIES DRILL TEAM: Do you love horses? Are you tired of just trail riding? Would you like to be a part of an exciting group that performs at rodeos, parades, fairs, and fundraisers? DIABLO LADIES DRILL TEAM is a performing equestrian team that is holding tryouts in October. What are the requirements? A horse, own or lease; horse transportation to team practices in Livermore. 18 years of age or older (under 18 allowed in a mother/daughter commitment on approval of Coach and Captains). If you like commitment, making friends, and working hard as well as having fun with your horse, call Paula Kucera, Captain, at (925) 277-9229 or Margaret O'Brien, Coach, at (925) 443-8619. ********************************************************************* Outside of the East Bay but with a wide appeal to everyone October 5, 6 - Trail Trials State Championship, California State Horseman's Association, Dean (209) 928-1629 or e-mail to: cnspots@pipeline.com Sunday, October 6 - Woodside Pony Club 25th annual Classic Horse Show, CTETA Horse Park,, Sand Hill Road, Woodside. (1/2 mile off Hwy 280) 8:30 a.m. Everything from leadline to equitation pleasure, hunter, jumper, and family class, (two members of the same family, Western or English); Catherine Swent at: cswent@pacbell.net or Sandy Hall at 650-747-0173. October 11 - Fourth annual Equine Law Conference at Bay Meadows, San Mateo. Conference during the day with private track tour at the close of the conference. Optional racing and dining in the evening. Space is limited. For agenda and registration contact Mary at: (909) 235-7109 (cell phone) or: EquineLawCnference@hotmail.com October 9, 10, 11, 12 - California State Horseman's Association Show of Champions, Santa Cruz Fairgrounds, Watsonville. English/Western Meg (530) 824-9711 or e-mail: castrop3@inreach.com; Gymkhana, Bev (209) 477-8866 or: n6lhl@softcom.net; Horsemastership, Ken (707) 226-3643 or e-mail: kaydean@pon.net; Royalty, (209) 785-1137 or e-mail: tntfarms@caltel.com; stabling: Lori, (209) 491-2255 or e-mail: loriatlightacres@sbcglobal.net October 12 - UC Davis Horse Day Symposium, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Main Theater, University of California, Davis. Veterinary/equine lectures, Kerry Ridgeway, DVM, Chiropractic and Acupuncture; Dale Wearing, Equine Dentistry; Robert Bray, Nutrition; Charles Wilhelm, Trainer; Kirk Adkins and Max Gerdes, Farriers. $25 pre-registration by Oct. 1. Groups of more than 10 ($20/each). Box lunch $6.75 (ham, turkey, roast beef or vegetarian). Tour of vet hospital following, limited to 50. Mail check to UC Regents, Horse Day Symposium, University of CA, One Shields Ave. Davis, 95616-8521. (530) 752-1250 or: http://animalscience.ucdavis.edu Sunday, October 13 - Farrier Workshop, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. lecture and demonstration/lab, to include anatomy and physiology of the foot; biomechanics and common lamenesses; conformation faults that predispose injuries; trimming and shoeing for proper balance. Lab will include limb dissections, conformation evaluation for shoeing and live shoeing demonstration. $150/includes lunch. Lecture only, $50. (Limited space) (530) 752-1250 or: http://animalscience.ucdavis.edu October 12, 13 - Cross Country Schooling Clinic with Brian Sabo at "CTETA"Whiskey Hill facility in Woodside near Stanford. $150.00/for two days; CTETA schooling fee: USEA Members $45/ day; non-USEA members $55/day; USPC (pony club) members $35/day. Beginner Novice through Intermediate groups. each group a two-hour lesson. 949-673-2518 or: lisa@sabogroup.com October 19 - Quicksilver Fall Classic 25/50 mile endurance ride, Henry Coe State Park, south of San Jose, east of Gilroy. Judy, (925) 862-0232 or e-mail: misxfire@aol.com October 25 through November 3 - Grand National Rodeo, Horse & Stock Show, Cow Palace, 2600 Geneva Avenue, San Francisco. info@cowpalace.com or website: http://grandnationalrodeo.com.htm October 26 - Open Color Guard Competition and Performance, Grand National Rodeo, San Francisco. For information, see above, or contact cipromanagement@onemain.com October 27 - Mt. Eden Halloween Vaulting Fest, (408) 867-1789, e-mail: Marianne_rose@worldnet.att.net October 29 - Open Drill Team Competition, Grand National Rodeo, Horse & Stock Show. Contact cipromanagement@onemain.com ******************************************************************** FOR SALE: Arabian Gelding, age 14, Liver Chestnut 15'2, sweet and gentle nature; willing and eager personality; excellent ground manners, loves the trail, trailers, clips, bathes. Has a wonderful ground covering walk and floating trot. Needs a confident rider who can provide a loving home. If you like the trails this is the horse for you! $2500.00 obo. Tami: (925) 788-6080 or e-mail: Tamilina@hotmail.com FOR SALE: Arabian Mare/Reg. 14.3H, Phantom Moon, a Moonseeqr daughter out of a Karadjordje mare, SQ Karisma; 5 yrs old, well built, trots big, pretty head, not dishy but with a large eye. Dark, flashy Grey. Dead calm. Trailwise. NATRC Winner! Sensible, gentle $3,500. (925) 937-7661 or e-mail: htrails@sbcglobal.net FOR SALE: Pony mare/8yrs. POA/Arab, Lg./Flashy chestnut, sandy mane/tail, gentle. Trailwise. $2,000 Firm. (925) 937-7661 or e-mail: htrails@sbcglobal.net FOR SALE: Regent, 1/2 Paso bay gelding, age 3. Greenbroke, sweet, willing, beautiful. Gaits, walks, trots, canters, clips, trailers, you name it. Very smooth ride. Almost 15hh. Excellent trail potential. Old soul. $2500. (510) 881-4474 or: Firemare31@yahoo.com FOR SALE: Endurance Sports Saddle by Bob Marshall, excellent condition, Chocolate brown, stirrups for centered riding position. Comes with Skito Equalizer saddle pad also in excellent condition, girth, stirrups, breast collar. $800 (worth over $1000.00 new) Call (510) 601-8383 or e-mail: harpnhorse@aol.com FOR SALE: Very Wide "A-Tree" Arabian western saddle, reddish brown, heavy duty leather. 16" seat, fenders preformed to reduce knee pressure. Large, comfortable stirrups. A few blemishes, but basically new. $500.00 . Penny Marrs: rpmarrs@pacbell.net HORSES FOR SALE: 6 yr registered quarter gelding "Joes Raz Ma Taz", 16.5 hands, chestnut, western pleasure, trails, intermediate rider asking $3500.00. 6 yr old mare. 1/4 arab, 3/4 quarter . "Hachacha" 14.5 hands, bay color. awesome disposition. western pleasure, trails. intermediate rider, asking $3500.00. Boarded in pasture at Livermore Livery. If you're interested in either of these horses contact Denny or Deb @ 925-931-0735 or 925-200-2784 or email: deb.roberts.jihq@statefarm.com. FOR SALE: 1987 Circle J 2 horse trailer, Single Axle. $1000.00 . Denny or Deb @ 925-931-0735 or 925-200-2784 or email: deb.roberts.jihq@statefarm.com. FOR SALE: Stubben Sigfried Saddle, Good condition, with a 17 1/2` seat, and a 32cm tree. Includes 2 pair stirrup leathers, one set of irons, sheep skin seat saddle cover, black English sport pack with two brand new bottles, 3 Stubben black string girths, various sizes, one leather English girth, 2 used Toklat woolback pads, 1 brand new Toklat wool back pad with utral cell inserts, two extra tie rings and a crupper attachment. Switched from English to western. $700. e-mail me at: triplec@pacbell.net or call (925)454-0985 Celeste, Livermore CA. FOR SALE: Beautiful, red, quilted Big D hood, size medium. Never used. Originally $78.00. Would like $35.00. Marilyn Russell, (925) 447-3730 FOR SALE: 4 Michelin 245/75R16 tires, load range E, less than 10k miles on them, excellent condition, traded in the truck. $80/each. Kristen (925) 363-5169. or e-mail: Kristen@americancylinderhead.com WANTED: Navy Blue Camper Shell, good condition only. 6 Foot truck bed, 1990 Dodge Truck. Fred or Roberta Klemm (925) 240-1813 or e-mail: redheadedrider@hotmail.com ******************************************************************* New business in town: small equine body work business in the east bay; certified with Equinology, in Sport Massage, nutrition, accupressure, horse handling. Rebecca Thomas 510-304-1890 or RebThom@aol.com ******************************************************************** Events outside of the East Bay - but not that far away Sonoma/Vacaville/Woodland/Lodi/Sacramento October 4, 5 - Open Your Golden Gaits! Northern California gaited horse clinic. Woodland Stallion Station in Woodland. Gain insights as to how to improve your horse's gaits, conformation as it applies to gait analysis, bits and their usage, and equitation for the gaited rider. Open to all gaited breeds; auditors welcome. E-mail: lilih@pacbell.net www.woodlandstallion.com/events. deem@inreach.com October 5 - All Breed Pleasure Schooling Show and Halloween Spectacular, English/Western, Arabian Star Equestrian Center, 7756 Acacia Lane, Vacaville. Stalls available. (707) 448-5138 or e-mail: nina@arabianstar.com http://www.arabianstar.com October 11, 12, 13 - Mountain Horsemanship Camp at Silver Lake, an educational and fun Natural Hoofprints three-day horse course to help you prepare for horse camping; tips on equipment needs, packing, feeding, hoofcare on the trail, everything you need to know. (209) 785-7066, website: http://www.naturalhoofprints.bigstep.com October 12 - Dressage Competition Clinic, Valley Oaks CDS Chapter, Marval Stables, Lodi. Margo Hoagland, USAE Dressage Judge, Instructor. Contact: Beverly Stevens (916) 682-4673 or e-mail: RiverswestSH@aol.com (north on Hwy 99; west on Peltier Road; south on Davis;east on Lucas to Marval. http://www.marvalstables.com or: http://hometown.aol.com/valleyoaks/index.html October 12 - Poker Ride, 8 a.m. Lagoon Valley, Vacaville; 10 a.m. Prizes for best and worst poker hand, both adult and youth divisions. Under 13 must ride with supervision. Check-in 8:30 a.m. $15/adult; $10/children; additional hands $5; trailer fee $3. Lunch available for purchase. Fundraiser for therapeutic riding program and Vintage Arabians. Tracy (916) 928-9745 or e-mail: tracy@vintagearabian.com (Off I-80 west of Vacaville; Pena Adobe/Lagoon Valley Exit) October 12 - Horsemanship Clinic, Sonoma. (707) 939-8402 or e-mail: Corinne@saber.net website: http://www.forhappyhorses.com October 12 - Natural Hoof Care and Trimming Workshop, Vacaville, dutraddranch@earthlink.net or check the web: http://www.naturalhoofcare.com October 13 - Dressage Schooling Show, Valley Oaks CDS Chapter, Marval Stables, Lodi. Margo Hoagland, USAE Dressage judge. Contact Beverly Stevens (916) 682-4673 or e-mail: Riverswestsh@aol.com http://hometown.aol.com/valleyoaks/index.html October 26 - English, Western, Jumping Halloween Schooling Show and Halloween Costume Show, Dixon. mykachina@inreach.com http://www.geocities.com/manmarranch Saturday, October 19 - 1st Annual Meadow Creek Park Invitational Trail Ride and Wagon Train, to benefit Meadow Creek Park improvements. $25/adult; $15/juniors (13 and under) Family of 4 discount, $60; before Oct. 1. Add $10 after Oct. 1; includes breakfast, 15-mile ride and barbecue dinner. OK to camp overnight Friday and Saturday. Bring your own lunch for Saturday. Eve (209) 754-0952 or: mcgreevp@volcano.net Saturday, October 19 - Los Altos Hounds Hunter Pace, 1-4 p.m. Murieta Equine Complex, 7200 Lone Pine Drive, Rancho Murieta. Five classes, 1, 2, & 3, jumps no higher than 2'7". Classes 4 & 5 jumps under 3'. An opportunity to ride cross country with a friend, just for the fun of it. If you haven't a partner, you will be matched with someone. Check-in at noon, course walk 1 p.m. Hilltoppers (class 1) have no jumps, ride at fast trot/slow canter; Junior Jumpers (class 2) at least one rider to jump each obstacle, at medium trot; Class 3, at least one rider to jump each obstacle, or both may jump, riding at medium canter; class 4, both riders to jump obstacles, at a fast canter; class 5, single rider jumps all obstacles at a slow gallop; $25/adults; $20/juniors; $15/pony club members. Contact jef, jefgraham@peribit.com, deadline, Oct. 16. Horses may be available for hire, call Terry, (530) 562-2480 or e-mail: ranchoredrock@aol.com ******************************************************************* North Bay/Sonoma/Petaluma/Santa Rosa October 5, 6 - Pat Parelli Level 1 Advance with Dean Voight, Rincon Arena, Santa Rosa. (707) 545-4964, or e-mail: bman@sonic.net October 6 - Schooling Show Series, Mark West Stables, Santa Rosa. markweststables@sonic.net October 12-13: Horsemanship Clinic in Sonoma: Improve the horse/human relationship. Correct behavior problems gently. 707-939-8402 for more info. www.forhappyhorses.com corinne@saber.net October 12 - Competition Clinic, Valley Oaks CDS Chapter. Margo Hoagland, USAE Dressage Judge - Marval Stables in Lodi. Contact Beverly at (916) 682-4673 or e-mail: RiverswestSH@aol.com http://hometown.aol.com/valleyoaks/index.html October 13 - Dressage Schooling Show - Valley Oaks CDS Chapter; Margo Hoagland, USAE Dressage judge. Marval Stables, Lodi, CA. Contact Beverly at RiverswestSH@aol.com (916) 682-4673 More information at http://hometown.aol.com/valleyoaks/index.html October 19-20 -- Rancho Alegre Hunter/Jumper Show. Cottonwood, California. Quality showing at an affordable price. Great footing, courses and USAE Judges. A perfect place to school young horses and entry level riders. A fun weekend in the country!Call early for stabling. Contact Gay Talmey at (530) 347-9747 or at gaytalmey@msn.com. October 27 - Hunter/Jumper Show, Riverside Equestrian Center, Petaluma. E-mail: admin@riversideequestriancenter.com or http://www.riversideequestriancenter.com Tracy/Oakdale/Waterford October 6 - Hunter Pace and Cross-country Schooling Show, Lone Tree Farm, Vista Del Rio, 23806 Yosemite Blvd., Waterford. $15/class, pre-entry required. 100 acre cross country course in a tree lined grassy basin next to the Tuolomne River. Connie, (209) 874-3401 or e-mail: lonetree@inreach.com website: http://www.lonetreefarm.net Saturday, October 12 - Mounted Field Hunting Clinic, 11 a.m. Lone Tree Farm, Vista Del Rio, 23806 Yosemite Blvd., Waterford. For those interested in learning about the hunt, an introduction to situations encountered in riding to hounds. New and prospective members welcome, both children and adults, even Western riders. Jumping, Hilltopper (non-jumping) and New Entry (non-jumping, slow) groups offered. $50; 18 and under $20. Mindi (831) 662-8963 or e-mail: MindiMB@aol.com October 19, 20 - Dressage clinic with Dr. Sherry Ackerman, Waterford. $140/1 hour private session with Dr. Ackerman and all day access to the facility which has 100 acres of cross country course with elementary through training level and a few preliminary jumps for jumping or hacking. Order sandwiches or bring your own picnic lunch. Camping, showers and overnight stalls available. Auditors welcome, $25/day. Contact Julie, (209) 632-8390 or Heather, (209) 499-9950 or email: flybynightevents@aol.com Events way Down South San Jose/Santa Cruz/Watsonville/Salinas October 6 - Parelli Natural Horsemanship Level 2A, Moon Valley Training Center, Watsonville (831) 686-9145, e-mail: moonvly@aol.com, http://www.debcooperpnh.com October 12 - Gymkhana, CGA District 16 Salinas Renegades Show, 10 a.m. Sheriffs Posse Grounds, 395 Old Natividad Rd. 10 events including Poles, Figure 8, Flags, Barrels, Bi-Rangle, Hurry Scurry, Key Hole. All levels of Competition, Lead Line and Pony Riders welcome! Sign ups begin at 9:00am. Contact (408) 602-3719 for more info and dress code. dist16salinasrenegades@yahoo.com October 13 - English Show, Wood Myst Farm, Gilroy. foxnhorn@webtv.net October 13, 14 - Preparation for Cattle Work Clinic, Moon Valley Training Center, Watsonville. (831) 685-9145 or moonvly@aol.com http://www.debcooperpnh.com October 19 - Schooling Horse Trials, Graham Hill Showgrounds, Santa Cruz, 8:30 a.m. Dressage rides begin; Intro, Elementary, Beginner Novice; $50, + $10 trailer in fee to the clubhouse fund, by Oct. 5; $20 after Oct. 5. Santa Cruz Pony Club, call Marilyn: (831) 476-1294 or e-mail: mwarter@earthlink.net October 19 & 20 - Sierra Juarez Wilderness Ride in northern Baja California, one of the last true wilderness areas left on earth. Domes of granite on a level plateau, nearly a mile high, stretches from the US/Mexico border for 50 miles south. Ride and explore, then sleep out under the stars. Awesome country, well-behaved horses, good food, friendly folks. In the morning, we'll ride back to Rancho El Topo, a 5,000 acre ranch that has been a working cattle operation for 70 years, maybe practice a little roping. Bring your own tack if you wish (no price break), chaps if you have 'em. Guides, horse, tack, Saturday night dinner and Sunday morning breakfast provided, truck transportation of your gear. Requires basic riding skills and ability to ride for several hours non-stop in varying terrain. Singles, couples, families, all are ok. No children under 12 and no pets. $200. call Werner Landry, (619) 222-1313 or e-mail: wlandry@sandiego.gov. Limited to 15. Advance payment required. October 26, 27 - Natural Dressage Clinic with Terry Church, Cupertino. E-mail: lmcgilli@hotmail.com or website: http://www.mcgillicuddy.org/clinic/ October 26 - Parelli Natural Horsemanship "Stick-to-Me" Moon Valley Training Center, Watsonville. (831) 685-9145 or moonvly@aol.com http://www.debcooperpnh.com October 27 - Gallop 'Goblin Poker Ride, San Jose. (408) 842-5570 or e-mail: smha@garlic.com October 27 - Parelli Natural Horsemanship Level 2B. Moon Valley Training Center, Watsonville. (831) 685-9145 or moonvly@aol.com http://www.debcooperpnh.com October 27 - POA Open Show, Taylor Made Farms, San Martin, CA. (408) 778-4059 or e-mail: kc@taylormadefarm.com ******************************************************************* These folks are losing time, their deadline is about to roll around and they're still looking for enough funds to keep them open............ Posted on Fri, Aug. 30, from a story in the Contra Costa Times The oldest sanctuary of its kind in the United States, the Wild Horse Sanctuary of Shasta County is appealing for help to save a 3,860-acre property that provides refuge for hundreds of unadoptable wild horses and burros. The land is being sold by the estate following the previous landholder's death in 1998. The sanctuary has until Dec. 31 to come up with either $126,000 to buy a small part of the property or $1.4 million to buy the entire tract. More than 200 wild horses and burros roam free on the 5,000-acre site. The sanctuary provides a place for troubled teens, disadvantaged youths and other schoolchildren to learn firsthand about wild horses and their natural environment. The sanctuary has also been a veterinary medicine research site for more than 20 years. The Wild Horse Sanctuary is a nonprofit, tax-exempt public foundation supported entirely by contributions, sponsorships and proceeds from trail rides. Donations to help save the sanctuary may be sent to: Wild Horse Sanctuary National Appeal, P.O. Box 30, Shingletown, CA 96088. www.bayarea.com/mld/cctimes/3971918.htm ******************************************************************* Don't forget, the Horsin' Around! Calendar is also posted on the web at http://www.horses-etc.com and at: http://www.HorseNpony.com Subject: Horsin Around! Calendar (Mid-Month Additions) Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2002 10:52:59 +0000 From: "Marilynn Terstegge" Horsin' Around! Calendar (Mid-Month Additions) Saturday, October 12 - Dressage Show, La Jolla Equestrian Center, 5981 Tassajara Road, Pleasanton. Schooling show. Ample, easy trailer parking, great footing, 3 arenas. (925) 248-8980 or contact Tracy at: tracy@berryresearch.com Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 19-20 - Free horse training demonstrations and BLM Adoption, Eureka; get free tips on horse gentling and training techniques during this two-day event. 80 wild horses and 20 wild burros will be up for public adoption/$125 each. BLM recently gathered the animals from California and Nevada rangelands to keep wild populations in balance. Preview look when the animals arrive -- about 2 p.m. on Friday. For more information check out the BLM website at: http://www.ca.blm.gov/news/2002/10/nr/NCnews01_eureka_training_oct02/Conv.htm Saturday, October 19 - ***Rated Dressage Show, La Jolla Equestrian Center, 5981 Tassajara Road, Pleasanton. Ample, easy trailer parking, great footing, 3 arenas. Judge: Georgia Simpson. (925) 248-8980 or e-mail: Tracy Berry @ tracy@berryresearch.com Sunday, October 20 - Equestrian Center of Walnut Creek (at Heather Farm Park) fall work party, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Scott, 939-4069 or Jeanne: jbushed@earthlink.net Sunday, October 20 - Double D Junior Riding Club, Trail Ride and Barbecue, 11 a.m. 3943 California Avenue, Tracy. (209) 835-4320 or e-mail: dianec5@inreach.com http://www.doubledstables.com Monday, October 21 - Equestrian Center of Walnut Creek, meeting, 7 p.m. Denny's Restaurant, 807 Camino Ramon, Danville. Scott, 939-4069 or Jeanne: jbushed@earthlink.net ****CORRECTED DATE FROM PREVIOUS CALENDAR***** Friday, October 25 - Halloween Party/Barn Dance, 7 p.m.-midnight, Double D Stables, 3943 California Avenue, Tracy. Costume Contest, dancing with music by DJ "Sound Waves," hors d'oeuvres, beer and soda will be available. $k10/family plus an hors d'oeuvre to share. (209) 835-4320 or e-mail: dianec5@inreach.com ******************************************************************* ADS: Barn open to new boarders: Stall and paddock in beautiful, secluded area of Bollinger Canyon, San Ramon. $280 mo. fed 2X daily, outdoor arena (uncovered). Out the back gate are thousands of acres of park land and trails. Boarders are mostly pleasure/trail riders. Ranch manager lives on property directly across from barn. Friendly, casual environment. Room for your trailer. Cheryl (925) 820-4072 or e-mail to: caflocey@juno.com ********************************************************************* EQUESTRIAN ISSUES -- NEED YOUR HELP! Mt. Diablo - Dry as a bone! No water for horses! Several months ago, park ranger Dave Matthews removed the "bathtub" and rubber piping which George Cardinet put in about 40 years ago at Big Springs. For 40 years this has been the only reliable year around water source for equestrians heading up the north side of the mountain, towards the North Peak saddle and Devil's Elbow The current park supervisor, Brian Hickey, appears to be reasonable and pleasant... but now that the tub is gone, there are a myriad of problems about putting it back... specifically, the park's resource ecologist insists that the spring not be in any way disturbed. A horse trough and storage tank could be put at Prospector's Gap, which would be a perfectly adequate solution. Issues around this proposed solution are time, cost of installation and maintenance. Equestrians need to assert need for returning a viable water source to this area, so that we can ride it without anxiety even in the summer months. PLEASE contact Brian Hickey to express your concerns... phone (925) 673-2895/FAX 925-673-0160. Contact Laura Tow; (925) 672-6617 if you have any questions/comments about the above. ********************************************************************* Late Breaking News I've just learned that an Olympic Program Commission report was recently presented to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) with recommendations for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China. Three sports and five disciplines were recommended to be excluded from the 2008 Olympics, one of those being the equestrian sport of Eventing. Reasons given were the costs for operation as well as safety of athletes and horses. After the 2000 Olympic Games, the FEI conducted a thorough study on Eventing, thereafter making changes to improve safety both of the riders and horses, as well as to lower the cost. Although the Olympic Games are still six years down the road, the IOC will be making a decision on this during a meeting in Mexico at the end of November. The USEA is trying to stop them from pulling Eventing from the 2008 Games, and your help is needed. Please send a letter or e-mail to: 525 Old Waterford Road, Leesburg, VA 20176; or to: amy@useventing.com or jo@useventing.com by October 12. Even if you aren't particularly interested in Eventing, it would be a shame for any equestrian sport to be eliminated because horsemen and women didn't support it. Please write asking them to retain Eventing in the 2008 Olympics. The full Olympic Program Commission report can be found on http://www.olympic.org. The FEI report on "The Future of Eventing" is available on http://www.horsesport.org ******************************************************************** Horsin' Around! Calendar is now posted on three web sites: http://horses-etc.com/event and http://www.HorseNPony.com and now on Bay Area Equestrian Network's calendar, http://www.bayequest.com - look in "Club/Association Calendars" |
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