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September Horsin' Around! Calendar
Alameda/Contra Costa/East Bay Wednesday, September 4 - Tri Valley Trailblazers' club meeting, 7 p.m. Farm Bureau Hall, 638 Enos Way, Livermore. Speaker, Al Oliveira, Del Valle Regional Park Supervisor. If you live in Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton or close to that area, you'll want to join this active trail riding group and learn about plans for the Park. Contact Jean, (925) 443-6786 or e-mail: saddlebag@attbi.com Wednesdays, September 4, 11, 18, 25, Clinics, 7-10 p.m. Double D Stables, 3943 California Avenue, Tracy (209) 835-4320. http://www.doubledstables.com September 6 - DEADLINE for CALIFORNIA COWBOY GATHERING Souvenir Program Ad Sales. All program advertisers will receive 4 general admission tickets to the COWBOY GATHERING, 4 Artists Reception tickets for Friday night, 4-8 p.m. and be listed on the web site until July 1st, 2003, Mollie (510) 582-6982 or e-mail: mollie@cowboygathering.com website: http://www.cowboygathering.com CALIFORNIA COWBOY BENEFITS INC. is a non-profit organization working to preserve California's multi-cultural ranching heritage for future generations. Thursday, Sept. 5, Friday, Sept. 6 - Axel Steiner Clinic, CDS East Bay Chapter, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Yarra Yarra Equestrian Center, 5378 Tassajara Road, Pleasanton. Auditors welcome. Carolyn (925) 376-8848. September 7 - English/Western Silver Buckle Schooling Show Series, 9 a.m. Rafter D Ranch, 8400 Byron Highway, Brentwood. (925) 625-2656, or by e-mail: rafterd@neteze.com September 7 -CSHA approved Gymkhana Qualifying Show, Contra Costa Horsemen's Arena, Don Fernando Pacheco Adobe, 3119 Grant Street, Concord. Shelly (925) 682-6366 or e-mail: CRU36ZIN@aol.com September 7 - Solving Trail Problems Clinic, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. C.W. Training Center, 6496 Crow Canyon Road, Castro Valley. $175/includes free video. Auditors $25. Website at: http://www.cwtraining.com or e-mail to: cwtraining@attbi.com September 7 - Vet Clinic, 9 a.m. Double D Stables, 3943 California Avenue, Tracy (209) 835-4320 or e-mail: dianec@inreach.com or: http://www.doubledstables.com September 7-8. Mystic Heart Connection Clinic. This session will explore "Clarity * Communication," Livermore. (831) 637-4100 www.equineacupuncture.com drderock@earthlink.net September 7 - Concord-Mt. Diablo Trail Ride Association potluck dinner meeting, 6:30 p.m. at the clubhouse. Bring your own meat to barbecue and a potluck dish to share. Check out this great club at their new website: http://www.cmdtra.org September 7 - Team Penning, 7 p.m. Saturdays, September 7, 14, 21, 28. Double D Stables, 3943 California Avenue, Tracy (209) 835-4320 or e-mail: dianec@inreach.com September 8 - Dressage Show, Yarra Yarra, Pleasanton. Patrick (925) 829-5017 or e-mail: andrichors@aol.com September 8 - National Barrel Horse Assn. Races, 11 a.m. (for time only, 9:30 a.m.) Added $$. Rafter D Ranch, 8400 Byron Highway, Brentwood. Open/$39; youth/$29; $10/non-member fee. Volunteers needed to help with gate, setting up arena, etc. If you can't ride, or want to come and learn about barrel racing, volunteer to help, call Kristen, (925) 363-5169 or ChasnCwbys@aol.com September 8 - Gymkhana Practice, Double D Junior Riding Club, 11 a.m. If you're close to Tracy, check out this club for kids age 10-17; must have horse, membership dues $45/ includes club T-shirt. Learn cattle sorting, team penning, gymkhana, go on trail rides. Double D Stables, 3943 California Avenue, Tracy. (209) 835-4320 or e-mail to: diane@doubledstables.com Monday, September 9 - Equestrian Center of Walnut Creek, meeting 7:30 p.m. Library, Oak Grove Road, Walnut Creek. Scott, (925) 939-4069 or Jeanne, jbushed@earthlink.net Tuesday, September 10 - BICYCLE TRAIL ISSUES Public Meeting, East Bay Regional Park District Board Operations Committee meeting, 2 p.m. 2950 Peralta Oaks Ct. Oakland. Continuing dialog over bikers requesting access to EBRPD single track trails. Call Judi (510) 531-5449 or e-mail: Judibank@aol.com September 11 - Alameda County Sheriff's Mounted Posse meeting, 6:30 p.m. Office of Emergency Services, 4985 Broder Blvd., Dublin. (Santa Rita/Tassajara exit off 580 onto Gleason, right on Madigan, left at stop sign to Broder. New, or potential members welcome. Cindy (925) 454-1954 or Fran: FranLaGrange@Alliantfs.com Wednesday, September 11 - 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 Thursday, September 12 - WEST NILE VIRUS shot clinic, 3 p.m. Castle Rock Ranch, 1350 Castle Rock Road, Walnut Creek, with Dr. Cory Soltau. These shots are given in a series of 2 (the first one on September 12, the second in October). $25/per shot. Contact Nancy, (925) 937-7661 or e-mail: htrails@sbcglobal.net Thursday, September 12 - Contra Costa County Sheriff's Mounted Posse meeting, 7 p.m. Alain Pinel Realtors, 1646 N. California Blvd., #101, Walnut Creek. Rosann (925) 676-6030, or e-mail: rmoulis@attbi.com September 12 - Early bird registration deadline for October 11, Fourth annual Equine Law Conference at Bay Meadows, San Mateo. Daytime conference with optional racing and dining in the evening. Private track tour at the close of the conference. Limited space available. For conference agenda and registration information call Mary Schwabel at (909) 235-7109 (cell phone), or e-mail: EquineLawConference@hotmail.com September 13, 14, 15 - California Cowboy Gathering, Rowell Ranch,9700 Dublin Canyon Road, 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 http://www.cowboygathering.com September 14 - Muir Heritage Land Trust Trail Ride, 8 a.m. meet at the corner of Pereira Road, Bear Creek Road and Alhambra Valley Road; $30/per rider (includes lunch and t-shirt) Each rider to bring in at least three sponsors. Prize for the rider with the largest number of sponsors. Donations will be matched by Bay Area Barns & Trails. Special ride route through Feeder Trail #1 to Sky Ranch. Be able to tie or hold horse during lunch, ride 7-8 miles. Last year's donation was $6000 to the Land Trust to purchase land for open space and trails. If you can't ride, volunteer to help. Contact Chip Hankins (925) 229-2122 or e-mail: chankins@smlinsurance.com Saturday September 14 - T-Bear Ranch Tack Swap and Sale, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 3000 Andrade Road, Sunol. Parade of Sale Horses, 2 p.m. Used tack, trailers, and horses all in one place! T-Bear Ranch in Sunol is home base for internationally known endurance coach and author Donna Snyder-Smith. $25 rents a 5' x 5' booth. 5% commission on trailers and horses sold during the event. Lesson demonstration by Centered Riding Instructor Jere Conley. Call Ginny at (510) 651-6076, or e-mail: vgomes@aol.com or Roy at (925) 862-2340, or e-mail: alfahorse@aol.com Saturday, September 14 - East Bay 25/50 Endurance Ride, Bort Meadows, Anthony Chabot Regional Park; fundraiser to raise money for Pacific South endurance riders to go to championships. If you can't ride, volunteer to help taking P&R's, or as spotters, there's a job for everyone. Contact Kathy, (510) 653-3689 or e-mail: KCchillin@aol.com September 14, 15 - Oakley Almond Festival, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. O'Hara Park. Parade Sunday a.m. Saturday, September 14 - High Point Series Schooling Show, 8:30 a.m. Windmill Ranch, Livermore. (925) 294-9068 or e-mail: Jennifer@fatcatdesign.com September 15 - Tri Cities Horsemen's Assn. Playday, Martinez Shoreline Arena. Horse events in a.m., people events in afternoon. Marie, (925) 370-6455 or e-mail: tricitieshrsmn@hotmail.com or check the website: http://www.geocities.com/tri-cities September 15 - MHA Gold Cup Hunter/Jumper Show, has been postponed to October. Judi (510) 531-5449 or e-mail: Judibank@aol.com Sunday, September 15 - International Sporthorse/Oldenburg Registry Inspection/Performance Test, Rainbow Equus Meadows, 46 West Wise Road, Lincoln. (916) 645-1471 or e-mail: info@rainbowequus.com http://www.isroldenburg.org/inspect.htm September 21, 22 - Steffen Peters Dressage Clinic, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. C.W. Training Center, 6496 Crow Canyon Road, Castro Valley. Kim (510) 928-3867 or e-mail: cwtraining@attbi.com website: http://www.cwtraining.com September 21, 22 - Diablo Arabian Horsemen's Assn. Fall All Arabian Class A Show, Robertson Park, Livermore. Saturday, Western, Trail, Reining classes; Sunday, Halter, Hunter Pleasure and English Country Pleasure. No stalls available. Debbie (925) 248-3093 or Pam, (209) 887-2604 or e-mail: pjjimenez@direcway.com http://www.daha-arabs.org September 21 - Series #3 CSHA Region 5 Approved Gymkhana Show, Shelly Duncan, (925) 682-6366 or e-mail: CRU36Zin@aol.com September 21 - Cross Country Clinic with Gregg Stritzel, Slabaugh Rosa Farms, Gregg (510) 237-4577 or Pam, (925) 456-3724 or e-mail: derley@pacbell.net Website: http://www.slabaughrosa.com September 22 - Silver Buckle Bonanza Horse Show, Brentwood Oaks Equestrian Center, sponsored by E Wa Tom Lih Kinh Appaloosa Club. Joanne (925) 455-8633. Wednesday, September 25 - Sycamore Grove, FINAL public meeting, Livermore Area Park Dept. Board meeting to hear about the Resource Management Plan (study of the biological and cultural resources) for use in future park planning. This is the LAST CHANCE for the public to speak up for any concerns about trails, equestrian access and possibilities for the Park. For information, contact Dick, quigley1@llnl.gov Wednesday, September 25 - California State Horsemen's Assn. Region 5 meeting, 7 p.m. Denny's Restaurant, back room, 807 Camino Ramon, Danville. (Sycamore Valley Rd. East exit off Hwy 680, turn right at first stoplight). Election of officers, all CSHA clubs need to be present - club president or representative with a letter of delegation signed by club president. Come early, grab a bite to eat together before the meeting. Craig (925) 454-1954 or e-mail: csharegion5@hotmail.com http://www.csharegion5.com September 27 - Contra Costa County Horsemen's Assn. Potluck dinner and general meeting, 7 p.m. Don Fernando Pacheco Adobe, 3119 Grant Street, Concord. Scott (925) 798-7400 or e-mail: skowens@astound.net Saturday, September 28 - Equestrian Trail Workday in Tilden Park, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tilden Corporation Yard, just past the steam trains off Lomas Cantadas, near Grizzly Peak Blvd. Jennifer (925) 689-0198. September 28 - Fun Fest Hunter/Jumper Schooling Show, 9 a.m Equestrian Center of Walnut Creek, No. San Carlos Drive, at the back of Heather Farm Park. Laura (925) 323-3926. Everything from leadline over poles, to jumps from 18" to 3'. $15/class pre-entry; $18/class day of show. September 28 - Western Star Benefit dance, 8 pm-midnight, Contra Costa Horseman's Don Fernando Pacheco Adobe, 3119 Grant Street, Concord. $15/singles; $25 couple. Benefit for Muir Heritage Land Trust to help purchase land for trails. Theme, Cowboy and Cowgirl Film Stars (dress up in spangles, fringe and cowboy hats). Entertainment, Food, Bar, Raffle, Dancing, TV Cowboy Trivia game; Barbara Glenn (925) 228-8210 (leave message) or Roxanne Crosby (925) 228-7981 for tickets or for costume ideas. Also looking for raffle sponsors. Last year we were able to donate over $300 to Muir Heritage Land Trust for Trails! MTZMHA@aol.com September 28 - All breed open schooling show and play day, 8:30 a.m. Rayher Training Centre, 19822 W. Grant Line Rd., Tracy. English pleasure, jumper, western pleasure and play day classes. All are welcome, lots of classes for all levels. Great first show! Contact Gail Rayher, 209-836-3886 or 209-606-4031 http://www.rayhertrainingcentre.com September 28 - Hunter/Jumper Show, Bottomley Farm, 1131 Bear Creek Road, Briones Valley. (925) 828-3766 or e-mail: bf@dnai.com September 29 - Team Penning, 2 on 2 Buckle Series, 1st half, 9 a.m. sign up; ride @ 10 a.m. (October 20, 2nd half) Double D Stables 3943 California Avenue, Tracy. (209) 835-5320, e-mail: dianec@inreach.com or http://www.doubledstables.com ************************************************************** Special events outside our area, but of great interest to many equestrians: September 15 - Introduction to the Hunt, Mounted Field Hunting Clinic, 10 a.m. Piers Ranch, Portola Valley. Focus on riding cross-country in a group, slowly and at speed, ditches and banks, water crossings and hills. New and prospective members welcome, Western riders too, they can join Hilltoppers, who follow the hunt, but don't jump. Safe footwear and hard hat with harness mandatory. $50; juniors (18/under) $20. Contact Mindy (831) 722-7803 or e-mail: mindimb@aol.com September 20, 21, 22 - Draft Horse Classic and Harvest Fair, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley. Fairgrounds admission $3; Reserved seats $15/Gen Admission to shows, $12. See the gentle giants compete in pulling competitions, log skidding, obstacle courses and driving classes; visit the barns, enjoy live music, cowboy entertainment, demonstrations, international equine art show and food & wine festival. Concession space and RV camping available. (530) 273-6217 or e-mail: ncfair@oro.net - website: http://www.nevadacountyfair.com September 21 - Pioneer work day, Gold Country Trails Council will help the Forest Service to try and complete the trail at Discovery Park off highway 20 known as "Bear Valley". This trail is the culmination of a 25-year venture to link the Pioneer Trail in the Nevada City Highway 20 corridor to the Pacific Crest Trail at Bowman Lake. They could use at least 100 equestrians to help complete this trail system. If you can make it and are interested in becoming part of history, please contact Irv Mazur at (530) 269-3018. September 22 - Golden Gate Park Trail Trials and Poker Ride., 8:30 a.m. Bercut Field, San Francisco. Trail Trials $20. Poker $6/hand; 2/10$. Points are for new point year. (Martin Luther King Drive to 41st Avenue, turn right to next stop sign, left into Bercut Field) Mindi (408) 268-7328 or e-mail: wanaride@hotmail.com September 26, 27, 28, 29 - California Classic Combined Driving Event at Shady Oaks, Lodi. USET selection trials. Thursday, Friday, driven dressage; Saturday, Marathon with driven hazards; Sunday, cones and obstacles. Spectators welcome, free admission. Michelle (209) 366-1400 or e-mail: shadyoaks@lodinet.com September 26 through 29 - Adult riding camp, $450 for four days of action packed fun. Vista del Rio, Lone Tree Farm, 23806 Yosemite Blvd., Waterford. 100 acre cross country course in a tree lined grassy basin next to the Tuolomne River. Connie (209) 874-3401 or: lonetree@inreach.com - website: www.lonetreefarm.net September 28, 29 - California State Horsemen's Association Quarterly Meeting, Ramada Inn, Santa Nella. All members, or club members welcome to attend and provide input. Final preparations being made for Show of Champions in October. For overnight room reservations call (209) 826-4444, ask for special CSHA room rate. September 28 - Continued Introduction to the Hunt, Mounted Field Hunting Clinic, 10 a.m. La Franchi Ranch, Marin. Topics include riding in a group, hunt attire, crossing ditches, banks and water and jumping in a group. Beginners and prospective members welcome. Mindy (831) 722-7803 or e-mail: Mindimb@aol.com September 29 - Marin trail ride with Los Altos Hounds, 10 a.m. Holly (707) 538-5696 or e-mail: Hollysr@pacbell.net Check this one out for something different and exciting: great spectator sport! Sept. 26 thru 29 - California Classic Combined Driving Event, Shady Oaks, Lodi. USET selection trials. Thurs/Fri driven dressage, Sat. Marathon with driven hazards, Sunday Cones and obstacles. Spectators welcome, free admission. Contact Michelle at (209)366-1400 or shadyoaks@lodinet.com ********************************************************************* Coming up in October - Mark your calendar now! October 5 - Fundraiser in San Ramon for 3 special girls who have a deep love for horses, but have financial and medical problems. Featured in last month's Gallopin' Gazette, were 3 amazing girls, Arianna, Abigail and Michelle. Arianna has brain cancer and just had to have her Make A Wish Foundation horse, Buck, put down due to colic. Her only wish is to ride her own horse once again. Michelle, who has conquered her being blind, owns her own horse, is hoping to start up a camp to get more blind people to ride. Abigail was in a recent car accident, is now a paraplegic who needs a specially made saddle so she can once again ride her horse, Rebel. Call (925) 963-6525 or Horsepower Farms (925-673-3276) for tickets, or information on how you can help. horselovr01@hotmail.com Saturday, October 5 - Moraga Junior Horsemen's Association Morison Horse Show (open) located at the Moraga Arena, 423 Canyon Road, Moraga. Judge Lorili Caspit. English am/Western pm. For entry/info call Anna Allen (925) 284-4635. October 12 - UC Davis Horse Day Symposium, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 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. Box lunch $6.75 (ham, turkey, roast beef or vegetarian). Mail check to UC Regents, Horse Day Symposium, University of CA, One Shields Ave. Davis, 95616-8521. ****************************************************************** There's a new group that's started to help our equine friends. Check out the Horse Rescue Brigade at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HRB1/ ****************************************************************** Classified Ads: FOR SALE: Regent, Paso/QH cross, 3 yrs old, blood bay, puppy personality, gaits, trailers, ties, clips, shoes; 14.3, will mature 15.1 or 15.2. $2,500 Pictures available. Call Jere at (510) 881-4474 or: firemare31@yahoo.com Truck and Trailer for sale: 88 circle J, 2 horse straight load, ramp, excellent condition, second owner, bumper pull,$2,500 or best offer. 99 Ford F150 Truck, white with grey int., 52k, ext cab, bed liner, v6, ac, new brakes, new tires, orig owner, ext warranty to 75k, tow pkg, $14,000.00 obo Patty 925-228-4011 lv msg or e-mail: pengman@dvohmg.com FOR LEASE: 5 year-old QH sorrel gelding, 14.3h, goes English or western, in Castro Valley where there's a lit covered arena, round pen trails, lessons available. Contact gweniewhinnie@yahoo.com LEASE OPTION TO BUY: Belgian warmblood 4 yrold 17.2h gelding, competes in dressage, high 60s 1st season, jumps; keep @facility in Clayton, access to trails, stay working w/same trainer. Gina Marie (925) 672-2874 or: shamangms@aol.com web: http://www.wishingwellstable.com SALE OR LEASE: 11-year-old 15.3 dark bay Canadian thoroughbred gelding, trained in dressage, jumps, quiet on trails, easy to ride, ties, clips& trailers well. No time for riding him right now, $10,000 or lease. Contact: ss_ducky@yahoo.com LOOKING FOR LEASE: 1. Single mom w/10-year-old son, looking for horse to ride 2 nights a week and weekends, near Pittsburg. Apotter94509@aol.com 2. College student, 20yrold, working here this fall, would like to lease a horse to ride, near Livermore. Contact: mdw25@cornell.edu 3. Dressage rider, 15-yr-old, parents divorcing, can't afford much but would like to find a horse to ride, Danville area call (925) 736-7838 or e-mail: winterp2001@aol.com 4. Looking for trail horse, Walnut Creek area, taking lessons, would like to ride w/cousin on trails. Contact: babygirldancer7@aol.com FOR LEASE: 1. New mom needs sponsor for 13-yr-old 16.h. bay mare, Northgate Road, Walnut Creek. Contact: jitterbug27@excite.com 2. Charlie, 9-yr-old 16.2h Thoroughbred gelding needs a new sponsor, Briones. Margot (510) 301-7537 or: starlene45@hotmail.com 3. Need experienced rider for temperamental 7-yr-old Arabian gelding. Prefer someone w/natural horsemanship/endurance background. Vibeke at (415) 393-2614 or: vibeke.norgaard@bingham.com ******************************************************************** EQUESTRIAN/TRAIL ISSUES A historic multi-use trail (formerly the No Name Trail, now dubbed Sunrise Trail) at Briones Regional Park is about to be lost due to approved development by City of Lafayette. This trail has been used for more than 70 years. Concerned individuals have joined forces with East Bay Regional Park District and other organizations to pursue legal action to save the trail. Contact Guy Atwood (510) 658-3450 or e-mail guyatw@aol.com, for more information and what you can do to help. ******************************************************************** Moving out from the East Bay to other nearby areas: NorthEast/Vacaville/Sacramento/Woodland September 6, 7, 8 - Team Penning, Camp Out, Play Day, and Horse Education Seminar, presented by Robinsons' Feed, Nutrena and The Clements Buckaroos. Friday Sept 6 - Team Penning, sign up 6-7 p.m. fees: $5/members; $10/non-members. To enter, contact: bossmare@softcom.net Camp out at the Clements Buckaroo grounds Friday night, Saturday, September 7 - Playday, sign ups at 9 a.m. Pole bending, barrel races, single stake race, egg race, ribbon race and more! Followed by Horse Education Seminar, presented by Robinsons Feed and Nutrena Feed, 12:30 p.m. (includes free lunch). RSVP to Katie Walker Mon-Fri 10 am to 7pm at 209-727-5850 or leave message at 209-75-3509 or email cutt2dn@softcom.net September 7 - Horse Trail Ride to Jack London Park, 9 a.m. Vintage Arabian Horse Assn. Tracy (916) 928-9745 or e-mail: tracy@vintagearabians.com September 7, 8 - Isleton Rodeo grounds, IPRA Western Regional finals, Jr. Bull Riding on Friday, 3 p.m. Dinner/dance follows Sunday performance. Ralph (916) 777-5091 or e-mail: delrio@citilink.net September 7, 8 - Dressage Derby and FEI Jr. classes; Christiane Noelting's, Vacaville. (707) 454-8565. Friday September 13 - Longe Line Dressage Instruction with Erica Poseley. specialist in teaching rider seat and position on the longe line. If you are unable to help your horse realize his or her full potential because your seat is not as solid as you would like, this clinic might be right for you. Woodland Stallion Station, 30270 County Road 20, Woodland. (530) 661-1358, or deem@inreach.com Friday Evening September 13 - Schooling Show, 6:30 p.m., Woodland Stallion Station English Show Call (530)661-1358 for further information $6.50 per class ($5.50 for FFA or 4-H members) Visit http://www.woodlandstallion.com/events. deem@inreach.com September 14 - English/Western Schooling Show, Travis Equestrian Center, Vacaville. Pre-registration required, Barb Brewer, (707) 424-1278 or e-mail: barbara.brewer@travis.af.mil September 15 - Lagoon Valley Horse Trail Ride and Potluck Lunch, 10 a.m. Lagoon Valley, Vacaville. Vintage Arabian Horse Association, (916) 9928-9745 or e-mail: tracy@vintagearabians.com (off I-80 west of Vacaville. Exit Pena Adobe/Lagoon Valley. Benefit for local therapeutic riding center. September 15 - Western/Hunter/English Pleasure Schooling Show, 8 a.m. Ranchotel Horse Center, Vacaville (Interstate 80, Pena Adobe Exit) (707) 448-2435. September 15 - One Star Dressage Show, CDS Recognized. Judge: Margo Hoagland (R). Sacramento Horsemen's Association Arena, North Highlands, e-mail: scottmum@aol.com web site: http://www.stabletalk.com/Foothills_CDS/show_schedule.html September 20, 21, 22 - Cal Expo Horse Show, special event for AQHA & PCQHA Trail and Showmanship Divisions. Open Classes for all breeds. Friday Sept 20 Trail Clinic and Seminar given by "Trail Queen and AQHA Horsewoman of the Year," Cynthia Cantleberry. Contact:. neaston@calexpo.com September 21 - Folsom Lake NATRC Competitive Trail Ride, Debbie (916) 962-7316 or e-mail: cou876@aol.com Saturday, September 21 - Open Barn, Fun Day and Barbecue, Coleal Arabian Horse Farm, 13556 Montfort Ave, Herald (25 miles southeast of Sacramento); a fun-filled day in the country noon-5 p.m. Texas Barbecue, 1 p.m. Presentation of Horses to include brood mares, foals and show horses. A breeding to Genesis C (non- transferable) will be given away following dessert. RSVP to Rhoda, (209) 748-2369 FAX (209) 748-5228. e-mail colealfarm@softcom.net. website : www.colealfarms.com September 21, 22 - Sacramento area Dressage Clinic with German Licensed Trainer, Jutta Heinsohn, Bereiter F.N. competitor up to FEI levels in dressage, jumping, and eventing in Germany. Recent wins: USDF All Breeds Awards, Horse of the Year Placings and USDF Bronze and Silver Medallist. Sponsored by the SW Region, Irish Draught Horse Society. $75/private session. Limited space. Auditors welcome. Rider may ride both days, or bring more than one horse. Stalls available upon request. Contact Bobbi Tilton at (916) 832-1921 or email bobbi_tilton@hotmail.com Registration closes Sept 11th. http://www.sierrasporthorses.com September 26 - Rheinland-Pfalz-Saar inspection, Sacramento. Anglo-Heritage Equine RPSI inspection, stallions welcome, stalls available upon request. RSVP required. Approved horses will be registered in Germany. For more on RPSI, see web site at: http://www.rhpsi.com. For inspection, contact Gloria or Cindy at (916) 991-8569 or ahehorses@aol.com, or website: http:// www.sierrasporthorses.com Thursday, September 29 - Dressage Clinic with Margo Hoagland, a USA Equestrian "r" Dressage judge from Petaluma with extensive experience training and competing on Arabians, Thoroughbreds and Warmbloods. Woodland Stallion Station. If you need help moving your horse up the levels, or preparing for a competition, this clinic should be perfect for you. deem@inreach.com or: http://www.woodlandstallion.com October 1 - entries due for Oct. 12-13 Dressage Competition Clinic and Schooling Show, Marval Stables, 816 Lucas Road, Lodi. Ride a test, then take a 20 minute mini lesson from the judge. (Margo Hoagland, USAEq judge) $45; Re-ride, $15; $5 auditors. Show Sunday only, Intro I to 4th level, $20/test. Stalls available, simon@marvalstables.com (916) 682-4673 or e-mail: RiverswestSH@aol.com ************************************************************** South Bay September 8 - Cal Hills 4-H Trail Trials, Milpitas. Jan (408) 864-7564. September 13 - Western Horse Show Day at the Fair! Watsonville, CSHA Region 10 Horseshow Series with halter, showmanship, pleasure, reining, and trail classes. Stalls and overnight camping available. Daily high point awards will be silver buckles. Show counts towards circuit high point awards and points towards year-end awards program. Call Char 831-724-7499 or Mike 831-663-6824. salinasphil@aol.com September 14, 15 - Lynn Salvatori Palm "Back to Basics Clinic," her first ever in No. CA. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Webb Ranch, Alpine Road, Menlo Park. Lynn is not only a consistent winner of World and Nat'l Championships (incl 4 AQHA Superhorse wins - twice with Rugged Lark), but she's also a pioneer among women in the horse industry. Lynn will share her incredible teaching abilities, fine-tuning each rider, helping develop partnership between horse and rider using dressage principles. For all riders, all levels, all disciplines. $500/rider; $25/day, auditors, or $40/both days. Call Jini (650)355-9195 or e-mail: jinib@hotmail.com September 21 - Santa Clara County Horsemen's Association Annual Flea Market And Tack Sale. Clean out those closets and unused tack! Saturday 8am to 2pm. Santa Clara County Horseman's 20350 McKean Road San Jose,CA 95120. Breakfast & Lunch! Spaces are $10.00 for members, $15.00 for non-members. Reservations call Sandie (408)927-6647 sandieque@yahoo.com ****************************************************************** Marin/North Bay/Petaluma/Sonoma/Santa Rosa September 8 - Hunter Jumper Show, Riverside Equestrian Center, Petaluma. Patti (707) 763-1065 or e-mail: darkhorsezin@msn.com September 14-15: Horsemanship Clinic in Sonoma: Improve the horse/ human relationship. Correct behavior problems gently. (707) 939-8402. Website: http://www.forhappyhorses.com or e-mail: corinne@saber.net September 15 - Golden Gate Arabian Horse Association Open Schooling Show, Ted Draper Stables, Santa Rosa. Western, English, Driving, Halter classes. Lots of Walk/Trot/Walk/Jog classes. Great show for beginners or green horses. Contact Debbie Wiegmann at Wiggy62@aol.com or Cynthia Hall at Challins@aol.com. http://www.extendin.com/goldengate ***************************************************************** Way Far Down South: September 13, 14, 15 - National Barrel Horse Assn. California State Championships, Salinas Valley Fairgrounds, King City. Entry Deadline August 31. Colleen (760) 377-3154 or e-mail: barreslsofun@aol.com September 13, 14, 15 - California Quadrille State Championships, Paso Robles. Ann (805) 438-3543 September 21 - GYMKHANA!! CGA's Dist 16 Salinas Renegades. Running 10 events. Quads, Fig. 8 Stk, Spd Ball, Spd Brls, Single Stk, Big-T, Poles II, Hurry Scurry, Key Hole. All levels of competition! High Point 1st-3rd place! Lead Line and Pony riders welcome!! Sign ups at 9:00 am. Show starts at 10:00 am. 395 Old Natividad Rd. Sheriffs Posse Grounds. (408) 602-3719 or: dist16salinasrenegades@yahoo.com September 21 & 22 - Rancho El Topo "Vaquero Days" Have a real cowboy weekend, help rounding up cattle, roping calves, branding, providing vet work, and putting on our own rodeo. All the food you can eat and cold drinks provided. Bring your own bedroll, rope, chaps and saddle. Practice roping and cow-handling skills or learn how it's done. Good riding skill and a willingness to do chores is a must. Rancho El Topo, Sierra Juarez Mountains, 40 miles east of Tecate, Mexico. Meet Saturday morning (6 am) at the Tecate border crossing -- caravan down to the ranch, returning Sunday evening. Cost: $200 (horse, tack, food & drinks included) Contact: Werner Landry, (Hm 619 222-1313) (Wk 619 446-5075) wlandry@sandiego.gov. Limited to 15. ********************************************************************* Horsin' Around Calendar is now posted on the web at: http://www.horses-etc.com/events and at: http://www.horseNpony.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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