Event calendar


Private and Semi Private Work- shops with Michael Richardson, Broken R Ranch/Connections Equestrian Center, Hico, TX. Schedule your private or semi- private session to improve your dialogue and relationship with your horse at liberty, with halter and lead and under saddle. $250 per day, $450 for 2-day clinic. Stalls available, lodging nearby. FMI call Tiffany Richardson to schedule (940) 859-6613 - visit us at www.brokenrranch.com.


May 1


Polock Pines CTC Event 2, 1814 CR 2690, Alvord, TX. Check- in: Sunday 7-9 am. Breakfast 7-9am. Rider’s Briefing: 9 am. Trail Time: 2-3 hrs. CTC Entry Fee $58 Pleasure/$38 Open/$25 Junior/$40 Adult Buddy. New Membership Fee: $35 Indi- vidual, $50 family of 2, $85 family of 4; additional horse


- $10 each; additional rider - $10 each. FMI call Richard Blake at 817-235-8010 or email: sales@ polockpines.com, visit www. polockpines.com or visit www. actha.us.


South Texas Extreme Cowboy Challenge Spring Buckle Series, Diamond F Arena, Seguin, TX. Series Dates: 3/12, 3/13, 4/30 and 5/1 - must attend 3 out of 4 dates. Times course with a ton of challenging obstacles. 50% payback at each event with the cumulative high score in this series winning a Gist champion buckle in each division. Practice course available Friday. Arrive any time on Friday - stalls &


RV spots available. FMI email motheroil@yahoo.com or call Michelle at 830-372-4649.


May 1-6


com or visit www.HillCountryE- questrianLodge.com


May 5-8


Fiesta Hunter/Jumper Clas- sic Horse Show “A”, Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, TX. FMI call Linda Kirk at 713-782-2942.


May 6-7


Central Texas Paint Horse Club, Bell County Expo, Belton, TX. FMI call Ron at 512-863-0325, email: rshelly@texas.net or visit www.ctphc.com.


May 7


Ellis County Equine Association Buckle Series, Mystic Acres,


open at 8am, show starts at 9am. Daily High Point awards in four age divisions and green horse. Halter, English, Western, Green, Yearling, Reining classes. Stalls need to be reserved in advance through Mystic Acres. PAC Approved show. FMI call Julie at 972-483-7774 or Becky at 972-977-2058 or visit www. elliscountyequine.org.


All Breed Open Horse Show, Silver Saddle Arena, 291 FM 1518, St. Hedwig, TX. Series dates: 5/7, 6/4, 7/2, 10/15,


11/12 and 12/10. Shows benefit Osborne Stables Equine Rescue, Inc., a 503 c(3) non-profit horse refuge and equine education center. Volunteers and Silent Auction items needed for all shows. FMI call Claudette at 210-827-3136, email: osequi- nerescue@aiemail.net or visit www.osbornestablesequineres- cue.org.


2011 Boots & Bonnets Charity Gala benefiting SIRE, Houston’s Therapeutic Equestrian Center, The Pavillion, Sam Houston Race Park, 7575 North Sam Houston Parkway West, Hous- ton, TX. 4:30-6:00 pm - Ken- tucky Derby Happy Hour. 6pm Dinner & Dancing. Live and Silent Auction. Seated Dinner. Live Music by Password. Derby Best Attire. FMI call 281-356-


Terrell, TX. Series Dates: 4/2, 5/7, 6/4, 7/9 - Rain dates if needed 4/9 and 5/14. Books


are appropriate for riders of all ages - principals taught can be applied to all disciplines. Riders of any skill level will benefit. FMI call 830-796-7950, info@ HillCountryEquestrianLodge.


Whole Horsemanship Riding Clinic, Hill Country Equestrian Lodge, Bandera, TX. Clinics


7588 or visit www.sire-htec.org. RSVPs must have been given by April 15, 2011.


Trail Ride, Viejo Springs Ranch, Ft. Mckavett Hwy, Junction, TX. Come ride on a historic Texas ranch and be judged


- varied terrain, oak trees, a pos- sible water crossing. Call Hillary Shanklin at 325-446-8505 for more information or email: pintoranch@aerosurf.net.


Tack Sales starts at 11am. Open consignment horse sale starts at 1pm. Now offering on-site Cog- gins testing by Dr. Rocky Terry. FMI contact Cass or Courtney Ringelstein at 210-885-0902 or 210-316-6146.


May 7-8


Dressage at the Palace, San An- tonio Rose Palace, San Antonio, TX. FMI call Susan Howard at 512-288-0767 or email: reiter- hoff@gmail.com.


May 12


American 3.5 Amigos Cutting, JB Wells Covered Arena, Gon- zales, TX. 2pm. FMI call Marcy Blanchard at 210-379-0450.


May 12-15


Lone Star Mayfest Horse Show “A”, Great Southwest Eques- trian Center, Katy, TX. FMI call Robert Barton at 210-378-8365.


May 13-14


Open Ranch Horse Versatility Clinic and Show, Burnet, TX. FMI email Kelly at trading- days@yahoo.com.


WONDERFUL Horse Clinic, Rancho del Lago, McDade, TX. Clinic includes reproduction, hippotherapy, working equita- tion, dressage rule changes and ring savvy, trick training, trail riding, showing in hand, nutri- tion, gastric ulcer syndrome and registereding the Spanish Horse (Andalusian). May 14th seminar price $50 for the 1st person and $35 for others in the group. Price includes a continental breakfast and paella dinner prepared by a Chef from Spane. Participants are asked to bring something for a potluck lunch. Private 45-minute classical dressage lessons (all levels - beginner


to advanced) are being offered Friday and Saturday by Michael Vermaas. Price for these lessons: $75 ($65 for existing students). For information contact Walter or Judy Henslee at 512-273- 2525 or the Foundation for the Pure Spanish Horse (505) 294- 0800. Registration forms may be downloaded directly from links


at http://www.ranchodellago.net. May 13-15


Covered Arena, Gonzales, TX. 9am each day. FMI call Marcy Blanchard at 210-379-0450.


May 14


Ranch Sorting Practice, Circle D Ranch, Johnson City, TX. Office


NCHA Cutting, JB Wells


Round Mountain Horse Sale, Round Mountain, Texas - just south of Marble Falls on Hwy 281. Accepting horses at 8am.


over 7 mostly natural obstacles scattered throughout the ride


Viejo Springs Ranch ACTHA


THE HORSE GAZETTE


opens at 8am till 9:30 am. Prac- tice starts at 10 am until 1pm. Horse pens available at $10 per night. FMI call Tommy at 512- 663-7433, email: cowboyup@ mail.utexas.edu or visit www. circledranch.us.


Manley, Hy Court Farm, Cedar Creek, TX. Dressage, Jumping, Versatility, In-Hand and Round Pen work. $65 per lesson. FMI call Amanda at 512-422-7134, email: amanda@hycourtfarm. com or visit www.HyCourt- Farm.com.


under the age of 18. * There will be lots of prizes, drawings and awards! Some awards include


the “best dressed” horse and the “pinkest” horse!


FMI call Jenn Hatch at 512-684- 3875 or visit www.komenaustin. org or email: jhatch@kome- naustin.org.


- show starts at 10am. FMI call Denise at 830-708-5780, email: showsecretary@aayha.org or visit www.aayha.org.


Bandera County 4H Horse Proj- ect Youth Rodeo Series, Mans- field Park, Bandera, TX. Series Dates: 4/23, 5/14, 6/11, 6/18 and 7/16. Entry Fees: Goats $15, Barrels, Straights, Pole, Stakes $10 Books Open at 6pm, Rodeo starts at 7pm One time awards fee $25 per contestant Must at- tend 3of 5 rodeos to be eligible for awards Age groups: 8 &


under, 9-13, 14-18 Exhibitions 3 for $10-Exhibitions start at 6pm Pay back points and awards! Concessions available. FMI call Dina Buettner 830-796-1363 or Kim Fulenwider 210-422-7474 Negative Coggins Required.


May 14-15


Alamo Quarter Horse Breed- ers Association Circuit Show, San Antonio Rose Palace, San Antonio, TX. (2011 Circuit Shows: March 26-27, May 14- 15, July 23-24 & Sept. 24-25). Visit www.AQHBA.com for


RED RIVER HORSE SALE Savoy, Texas...located 18 miles East of Sherman, Texas on Highway 56, 7 miles West of Bonham, Texas.


Last Saturday of the Month - 1:00 PM


Registered & Grade Horses Sold. New & Used Tack, Saddles, Trailers and Small Farm Equipment


• Covered Pens • Cafe • Large Arena Page 13


Melvin Pinson, Owner LIC. TX 5816


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Visit our website at www.bluebonnetequine.org to download an adoption application and get pre-approved to adopt. Anyone who applies to adopt the day of the event, is approved. and adopts within 30 days will receive 25% off adoption fee(s).


Alamo Area Youth Horse Asso- ciation Open Show, Guadalupe County Fairgrounds Covered Arena, Seguin, TX. You can register on Friday evening from 6pm-9pm. Registration at 7:30 am Saturday morning show starts at 8am. Sunday Speed - Office opens at 9am


Raise a minimum of $250.00.


1.5 hours) starts at 9am. Lunch 11:30 - 1pm. Awards at 1pm. * Riders must provide their own horse. * Current Negative Cog- gins * Guest lunches are $10.00. All guests’ lunches must be paid for by May 6, 2011 at 5p.m. Rider lunches are provided at no additional costs. * Coffee, water and a small breakfast will be served. * Riders must be 12 years of age or older. Riders 12 to 18 years old must be accompanied on the Ride by a parent or guardian, who must also be registered. * Helmets are mandatory for all Riders


Komen Austin Ride for the Cure, Franklin Family Ranch, Blanco, TX. Register online at www.komenaustin.org. Parking Area opens at 6:30 am. Regis- tration and refreshments 7am. Long Ride (Approx 3 hrs) starts at 8am. Short Ride (Approx.


Private Lessons with Janet


Gidden, email: rcgidden@gvec. net, Ph. 830-288-6210. AQHBA Secretary: Peggy Krause, email: peggykraus1008@yahoo.com, Ph. 830-796-7571.


Donna Meyer. FMI visit www. siennastables.com, email: laura@siennastables.com or call 281-778-RIDE.


rel Racing, Hallettsville, TX. WPRA & BBR Approved. FMI call Renee Spiller at 830-305- 4108 or email: snazzy1414@ yahoo.com.


May 15


Team 4J Group Lessons, Quad J Farms, 1090 Private Road 3599, Bigfoot, TX. FMI contact Jen- nifer Durant at 210-488-3647, email: jennifer@quadjfarms.com or visit www.quadjfarms.com.


Wrap N 3 Productions Bar-


Dressage Schooling Show, Sienna Stables, Missouri City, TX. Saturday Judge Leslie Cummings. Sunday Judge


more details. Show Secretary Tanza Smith, email: Tanza@ OCO.net, Ph. 512-818-6220. Show Coordinator: Rocky


May 15-20


Whole Horsemanship Riding Clinic, Hill Country Equestrian Lodge, Bandera, TX. Clinics are appropriate for riders of all ages, either Western or English style - principals taught can be applied to all disciplines. Riders of any skill level will benefit. FMI call 830-796-7950, info@HillCoun- tryEquestrianLodge.com or visit www.HillCountryEquestrian- Lodge.com


May 15-22


Craig Cameron Working Clinic Plus, Double Horn Ranch, Bluff Creek, TX. FMI call 254-728- 3082, e-mail doublehornd@ lipan.net or visit www.craigcam- eron.com.


May 15


TX. Intro to Jumping: 2-3pm. Gymnastic Jumping 3-4pm. $35 per session. Day pens avail-


The North Texas Eventing Association proudly presents an


“Introduction to Eventing” Educational Day


July 16, 2011 from 8am - 5pm at Willow Draw, Weatherford, Texas


All Riders, Horses and Tack Welcomed! $35 for one or more mounted sessions


Learn the basics of the “Horse Triathlon” - dressage, stadium jumping, cross country riding & jumping.


www.nteventing.net or call Kim Willnow at 817-478-2631 or e-mail kwillnow@msn.com.


Registration form and more info available at Free unmounted sessions


Group Jumping Lessons, Hy Court Farm, Cedar Creek,


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