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SHOWS & COMPETITIONS:
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BARREL RACING / BREED SHOWS
COMBINED TRAINING & EVENTING / CUTTING COMPETITIONS
DRESSAGE / DRIVING
4-H PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES / FOXHUNTING & HUNTER PACE / HUNTER/JUMPER
OPEN SHOWS & PLAYDAYS / POLOCROSSE
PONY CLUB ACTIVITIES / RACING IN TEXAS
REINING COMPETITIONS / SPORTHORSE & HUNTER BREEDING COMPETITION
TEAM PENNING & ROPING / TRAIL RIDES
CLINICS & SEMINARS & MISCELLANEOUS SPECIAL EVENTS:
(CLICK HERE FOR CLINIC & SEMINAR INFORMATION)
MAJOR SHOW FACILITIES:
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Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, TX
Heart O' Texas Fair Complex, Waco, TX
Henderson County Fairpark Complex, Athens, TX
Las Colinas Equestrian Center, Irving, TX
San Antonio Rose Palace, San Antonio, TX
Somerville County Expo Center, Glen Rose, TX
Texas Rose Horse Park, Tyler, TX
Travis County Expo Center, Austin, TX
Will Roges Memorial Center, Fort Worth, TX
To find out more about particular clubs,
organizations or disciplines:
HORSE SHOWS & EVENTS
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BARREL RACING:
AUGUST, 2008
2 - EAST TEXAS HORSE SHOW ASSOCIATION 4D BARREL RACE
Marshall City Arena, Marshall, TX
For more information: Sherval Berry, 903-721-1690
East Texas Horse Show Association
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For more information on events contact:
CENTRAL TEXAS BARREL RACING ASSOCIATION
SOUTHEAST TEXAS BARREL RACING ASSOCIATION
WORLD BARREL RACING PRODUCTIONS
XTREME BARREL RACING PLUS TEXAS
BREED SHOWS:
AUGUST, 2008
9 - GULF COAST PINTO HORSE CLUB SHOW
Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, TX, East Arena
Contact: Kandi Perry 281-770-5885
23 - ARABIAN RIDERS AND BREEDERS SOCIETY HORSE SHOW (A.R.A.B.S.)
Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, TX, East Arena
Contact: Susie Blackwell 281-331-2442
30 - CAQHA/TQHA NOVICE SHOW (TQHA)
Austin, TX
Contact: Donna Arnett, 512-573-3907
30-SEP.1 - GULF COAST PAINT HORSE LABOR DAY CLASSIC (APHA)
Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, TX, Main Arena
Contact: Susan Armstrong 281-373-0714
SEPTEMBER, 2008
13-14 - MID TEX QUARTER HORSE SHOW (TQHA)
Waco, TX
Contact: Kim Morgan, 979- 865-9407
20 - ARABIAN RIDERS AND BREEDERS SOCIETY HORSE SHOW (A.R.A.B.S.)
Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, TX, East Arena
Contact: Susie Blackwell 281-331-2442
20-21 - TEXAS PALOMINO EXHIBITORS ASSOCIATION TEXAS FALL CLASSIC
Henderson County Fairgrounds, Athens, TX
Judges: 20 - Darrell Bilke, David Terrell, Cindy Chilton Moore; 21- Dean Hodges, Mary Ingwerson, Trish Shorten-Armstrong
Website: www.tpea.net/shows.html
OCTOBER, 2008
18-19 - GREATER HOUSTON MINIATURE HORSE FALL SHOW
Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, TX, East Arena
CONTACT: Nancy Grizzaffi, 979-732-3230
18-19 - TEXAS PALOMINO EXHIBITORS ASSOCIATION TEXAS GOLD CLASSIC FUTURITY & SHOW
Henderson County Fairgrounds, Athens, TX
Texas Gold Classic Stallion Auction
Judges: 18 - Pat Burton, Rod Cavinder; 19 - Bonnie Jo Clay, Deb Jarvis
Website: www.tpea.net/shows.html
18-19 - SILVER SPUR CIRCUIT QUARTER HORSE SHOW (TQHA)
San Angelo, TX
Contact: Kim Cox, 325-659-0843
24-26 - GULF COAST WELSH PONY ASSOCIATION SHOW
Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, TX, East Arena
Contact: Robin Nowak, 979-478-7191
DECEMBER, 2008
18-19 - BRITANNIA SANTA CLAUS QUARTER HORSE SHOW (TQHA)
Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, TX, Main Arena
Contact: Pauline Cook, 281-579-1272
COMBINED TRAINING EVENTS & HORSE TRIALS:
CUTTING COMPETITIONS:
JULY, 2008
DRESSAGE SHOWS:
AUGUST, 2008
23-24 - CYPRESS STABLES 1ST ANNUAL DOG DAYS DRESSAGE SHOW (USDF, USEF, SWDC)
Cypress Stables, Orange, TX
Judge: Sonja Vracko, “S”, Woodinville, WA
Show Secretary & Show Manager: Albert S. Pugh, IV
For information: 409-746-2884 or 409-746-2402
Email: apugh@gt.rr.com
23 - TOPSIDER FARM FALL DRESSAGE SHOW I (HDS, USDF)
Topsider Farm, College Station, TX
Contact: Ginni Cifelli, 979-690-6788 (days) or Email: ginni@flash.net
30-31 - HOUSTON DRESSAGE SOCIETY LABORIOUS DAY DRESSAGE SHOWS I & II (USDF, USEF, SWDC, HDS)
Lone Star Expo Convention Center, Conroe, TX
Qualifier for 2009 FEI NAJYRC and USEF National JR/YR & Brentina Cup Champs, 2009 Markel National Young Horse and Developing Horse Champs
Judges: Tom Poulin (“S”); Joan Humphries("S"); Jean Thorton ("r")
Secretary: Julie Harkness, info@toplinestables.com
HDS Website: www.houstondressagesociety.org
SEPTEMBER, 2008
6-7 - SAN ANTONIO FALL DRESSAGE SHOWS I & II (USEF, USDF, SWDC, ADA)
San Antonio Rose Palace, San Antonio, TX
Contact: Jan Colley, 512-267-2545 or email: jtcolley@aol.com
7 - SPRING STABLES DRESSAGE SCHOOLING SHOW FALL SERIES (HDS)
Spring Stables, Spring, TX
Judge: Suzan Saylor
Contact: Tammie Haynes, tsh@springstable.com
Website: www.springstable.com
13-14 - DALLAS DRESSAGE CLUB YELLOW ROSE DRESSAGE SHOWS I & II (USDF, USEF, SWDC, DDC)
Las Colinas Equestrian Center, Irving, TX
Michelann Tachibana, 469-628-3754
14 - SIENNA STABLES SCHOOLING DRESSAGE SHOW (HDS)
Horse Sculpture Series
Sienna Stables, Missouri City, TX
Judges: Bess Reineman & TBA
Contact: Laura Eller, 281-778-7433 or laura@siennastables.com
14 - TOPSIDER FARM DRESSAGE II (USDF, USEF)
Topsider Farm, College Station, TX
Ginni Cifelli, 979-690-6788
Email: ginni@flash.net
20-21 - WINDY KNOLL FARM SUMMER DRESSAGE SHOWS I & II (USDF, USEF, SWDC, HDS)
Windy Knoll Farm, Magnolia, TX
Contact: Fran Dearing, 281-356-2883
Email: franwkf@earthlink.net
23-28 - 34TH ANNUAL DRESSAGE AT DEVON HORSE SHOW (USEF, USDF)
Devon Horse Show Grounds, Devon, PA
Benefiting Thorncroft Therapeutic Horseback Riding Inc.
For more information: www.dressageatdevon.org
27 - CRUTCHER RANCH SCHOOLING DRESSAGE SHOW (HDS)
Crutcher Ranch, Fulshear, TX
Judge: Sue Saylor
Contact: Patricia Hardmeyer, 281-216-7491 or ptcakes1955@aol.com
OCTOBER, 2008
4 - HEARTHSTONE RIDING STABLES SCHOOLING DRESSAGE SHOW (HDS)
Hearthstone Riding Stables,Houston, TX
Contact: Rebekah Wesatzke, 281-398-1665 OR email: wesatzke@att.net
Website: www.hearthstoneridingstables.com
12 - BACH FALL DRESSAGE SHOW (USDF, BACH, HDS)
Topsider Farm, College Station, TX
Contact: Ginni Cifelli, 979-690-6788 (days) or email: ginni@flash.net
17-19 - GREAT AMERICAN/USDF REGION 9 CHAMPIONSHIPS (USDF, USEF)
Lazy E, Guthrie, OK
Contact: Stacia Wert-Gray, 405-341-3946
Email: gtgray@aol.com
19 - SIENNA STABLES SCHOOLING DRESSAGE SHOW (HDS)
Horse Sculpture Series
Sienna Stables, Missouri City, TX
Judges: TBA
Contact: Laura Eller, 281-778-7433 or laura@siennastables.com
25 - CRUTCHER RANCH SCHOOLING DRESSAGE SHOW (HDS)
Crutcher Ranch, Fulshear, TX
Judge: Marilyn Kulifay
Contact: Patricia Hardmeyer, 281-216-7491 or ptcakes1955@aol.com
26 - SOLSTICE FARMS HALLOWEEN SCHOOLING DRESSAGE SHOW (HDS)
Solstice Farms, Houston, TX
Judge: TBD
Contact: Marie Morgan, equinesenior@gmail.com
31-NOV.2 - SOUTHWEST DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS & HOUSTON DRESSAGE SOCIETY AUTUMN CLASSIC (USEF, USDF, SWDC, HDS)
Great Southwest Eq. Center,Katy, TX
Judges: Maryal Barnett, "FEI-C"; Marianne Ludwig, "FEI-I";Joan Macartney, "FEI-I"; Sarah Geikie (FEI); Ida Anderson (S); Sue Mandas (S); Christel Carlson (r); Others TBA
Show Secretary: Susan Peacock, www.showsecretary.com
NOVEMBER, 2008
9 - SPRING STABLES DRESSAGE SCHOOLING SHOW FALL SERIES (HDS)
Spring Stables, Spring, TX
Judge: Leslie Cummings
Contact: Tammie Haynes, tsh@springstable.com
Website: www.springstable.com
15 - HEARTHSTONE RIDING STABLES SCHOOLING DRESSAGE SHOW (HDS)
Hearthstone Riding Stables,Houston, TX
Contact: Rebekah Wesatzke, 281-398-1665 OR email: wesatzke@att.net
Website: www.hearthstoneridingstables.com
16 - SIENNA STABLES SCHOOLING DRESSAGE SHOW (HDS)
Horse Sculpture Series
Sienna Stables, Missouri City, TX
Judges: Marie Morgan; TBD
Contact: Laura Eller, 281-778-7433 or laura@siennastables.com
22 - CRUTCHER RANCH SCHOOLING DRESSAGE SHOW (HDS)
Crutcher Ranch, Fulshear, TX
Judge: Donna Meyer
Contact: Patricia Hardmeyer, 281-216-7491 or ptcakes1955@aol.com
DECEMBER, 2008
7 - SOLSTICE FARMS DICKENS ON THE SAND SCHOOLING DRESSAGE SHOW (HDS)
Solstice Farms, Houston, TX
Judge: TBD
Contact: Marie Morgan, equinesenior@gmail.com
14 - SIENNA STABLES SCHOOLING DRESSAGE SHOW (HDS)
Horse Sculpture Series
Sienna Stables, Missouri City, TX
Judges: Bess Reineman; TBD
Contact: Laura Eller, 281-778-7433 or laura@siennastables.com
DRIVING COMPETITIONS:
4-H ACTIVITIES:
AUGUST, 2008
For more information on Texas 4-H Projects contact the State 4-H Office at: 409-845-1212
Website: texas4-h.tamu.edu/
FOXHUNTING & HUNTER PACE:
For Foxhunting information contact the hunts directly.
HUNTER/JUMPER SHOWS:
AUGUST, 2008
23-24 - HANSEN-MOFFETT HUNTER JUMPER SHOW (GHHJA)
Great Southwest Equestrian Center,Katy, TX, Main Arena
Contact: Pauline Cook, 281-579-1272
SEPTEMBER, 2008 4-7 - TEXAS SPORT HORSE CUP HUNTER/JUMPER SHOW
Texas Rose Horse Park, Tyler, TX
Contact: Michelann Tachibana, 972-869-0600 ext 21
6-7 - BRITANNIA FARM/MO HOT DAZE HUNTER JUMPER SHOW (GHHJA)
Great Southwest Equestrian Center,Katy, TX, Main Arena
Contact: Pauline Cook, 281-579-1272
11-14 - THE ROSE CAPITAL CLASSIC HUNTER/JUMPER SHOW
Texas Rose Horse Park, Tyler, TX
Contact: Michelann Tachibana, 972-869-0600 ext 21
13-14 - SOUTHERN OAKS FALL FLING H/J SHOW (GHHJA)
Great Southwest Equestrian Center,Katy, TX, Main Arena
Contct: Felicia Carrol, 281-866-9939
18-21 - TUMBLEWEED AUTUMN ROUNDUP HUNTER/JUMPER SHOW
Texas Rose Horse Park, Tyler, TX
Contact: Kimberly Brunson, 903-882-8696
20-21 - SOUTH TEXAS HUNTER JUMPER/BRITANNIA FARM/GREAT SOUTHWEST EQUESTRIAN CENTER H/J SHOW (STHJA)
Great Southwest Equestrian Center,Katy, TX, Main Arena
Contact: Pauline Cook, 281-579-1272
25-28 - SOUTHWEST SHOWDOWN HUNTER JUMPER SHOW (USEF "AA")
Great Southwest Equestrian Center,Katy, TX, Main Arena
Contact:Patrick Rodes, 940-240-1207
27-28 - NTHJC H/J HORSE SHOW
Texas Rose Horse Park, Tyler, TX
Contact: Kimberly Brunson, 903-882-8696
OCTOBER, 2008
2-5 - GREAT SOUTHWEST EQUESTRIAN CENTER FALL CLASSIC HUNTER JUMPER SHOW (USEF "AA")
Great Southwest Equestrian Center,Katy, TX, Main Arena
Contact: Pauline Cook, 281-579-1272
5 - SOUTHERN BREEZE EQUESTRIAN CENTER HUNTER JUMPER SCHOOLING SHOW (GCHJA)
Southern Breeze Stables, Houston, TX
Contact: Cathy Stroebel, 281-431-4686
9-12 - BLUE RIBBON FALL FESTIVAL HUNTER/JUMPER SHOW
Texas Rose Horse Park, Tyler, TX
Contact: Dave Morse, 469-223-3283
11-12 - SOUTHERN OAKS HUNTER JUMPER SHOW (GHHJA)
Great Southwest Equestrian Center,Katy, TX, Outdoor Arenas
Contact: Felicia Carrol 281-866-9939
16-19 - FALL FUN HUNTER JUMPER SHOW
Texas Rose Horse Park, Tyler, TX
Southbound Show Management contact: Patrick Rodes, 940-240-1207
29-NOV.2 - TEXAS FALL CLASSIC HUNTER/JUMPER SHOW
Texas Rose Horse Park, Tyler, TX
Blue Ribbon Show Management, Contact: Dave Morse, 469-223-3283
NOVEMBER, 2008
5-9 - DALLAS HARVEST HUNTER/JUMPER SHOW
Texas Rose Horse Park, Tyler, TX
Southbound Show Management contact: Patrick Rodes, 940-240-1207
OPEN SHOWS & PLAYDAY:
AUGUST, 2008
2 - RED RIVER HORSE CLUB OPEN SHOW (APHA, PAC)
Hopkins County Pavilion, Sulphur Springs, TX
Contact: Connie Sweeney, 903-989-5569 or MELODIE WILSON, 903-739-2499
Website: www.redriverhorseclub.org/
3 - SIENNA STABLES SUMMER WESTERN SCHOOLING SHOW
Sienna Stables, Missouri City, TX
Contact: Laura Eller, laura@siennastables.com
16 - 2008 BRENHAM BUCKLE SERIES OPEN ALL-BREED SCHOOLING SHOW
Sponsored by the Washington Co. Extension Horse Committee
Miracle Farm, Brenham, TX
Halter, Western & English Classes
Adult and Youth High Point Buckle Awards
Contact: Washington Co. Extension Office, 979-277-6212
Email: WChorsecommittee@hotmail.com
31 - SIENNA STABLES FALL WESTERN SHOW SERIES
Sienna Stables, Missouri City, TX
Judge: TBA
Horse Sculptures will be awarded to Champions and Reserve Champions in selected divisons
Contact: Laura Eller, laura@siennastables.com
SEPTEMBER, 2008
6 - RED RIVER HORSE CLUB OPEN SHOW (APHA, PAC)
Hopkins County Pavilion, Sulphur Springs, TX
Contact: Connie Sweeney, 903-989-5569 or MELODIE WILSON, 903-739-2499
Website: www.redriverhorseclub.org/
13 - 2008 CTYHA SCHOLARSHIP & BUCKLE SERIES OPEN SHOW I
Hosted by Cen-Tex Youth Horse Association
Cowboy Church Arena, Valley Mills, TX
$500 Scholarship to one 2009 graduating senior
Wewstern & English
Contact: LeAnne McCamey, 254-253-1610
Email: jlmccamey@yahoo.com
27 - 2008 CTYHA SCHOLARSHIP & BUCKLE SERIES OPEN SHOW II
Hosted by Cen-Tex Youth Horse Association
Cowboy Church Arena, Valley Mills, TX
$500 Scholarship to one 2009 graduating senior
Wewstern & English
Contact: LeAnne McCamey, 254-253-1610
Email: jlmccamey@yahoo.com
27 - HUNTERS CHASE FARMS SCHOOLING/PLAYDAY SERIES III
Hunters Chase Farms, Wimberley, TX
Contact: 512-842-2246 Website:www.HuntersChaseFarms.com
28 - SUSAR FARM OPEN SHOW (APHA, PAC)
Susar Farm, Denton, TX
Contact: 940-566-0630 or email: susarinc@verizon.net
Website: www.susarinc.com/home.html
OCTOBER, 2008
5 - SIENNA STABLES FALL WESTERN SHOW SERIES
Sienna Stables, Missouri City, TX
Judge: Bobbie Ferraro
Horse Sculptures will be awarded to Champions and Reserve Champions in selected divisons
Contact: Laura Eller, laura@siennastables.com
11 - 2008 CTYHA SCHOLARSHIP & BUCKLE SERIES OPEN SHOW III
Hosted by Cen-Tex Youth Horse Association
Cowboy Church Arena, Valley Mills, TX
$500 Scholarship to one 2009 graduating senior
Wewstern & English
Contact: LeAnne McCamey, 254-253-1610
Email: jlmccamey@yahoo.com
11 - HUNTERS CHASE FARMS SCHOOLING/PLAYDAY SERIES IV
Hunters Chase Farms, Wimberley, TX
Contact: 512-842-2246 Website:www.HuntersChaseFarms.com
25 - 39TH ANNUAL OPEN BUCKLE HORSE SHOW & PLAYDAY
Sponsored by the Equestrian 4-H Club, Brazos County Expo Center, Bryan, TX
For more information: www.freewebs.com/equestrian4-h or email nkcattle@aol.com
26 - SUSAR FARM OPEN SHOW (APHA, PAC)
Susar Farm, Denton, TX
Contact: 940-566-0630 or email: susarinc@verizon.net
Website: www.susarinc.com/home.html
NOVEMBER, 2008
2 - SIENNA STABLES FALL WESTERN SHOW SERIES
Sienna Stables, Missouri City, TX
Judge: TBA
Horse Sculptures will be awarded to Champions and Reserve Champions in selected divisons
Contact: Laura Eller, laura@siennastables.com
30 - SUSAR FARM OPEN SHOW (APHA, PAC)
Susar Farm, Denton, TX
Contact: 940-566-0630 or email: susarinc@verizon.net
Website: www.susarinc.com/home.html
POLOCROSSE COMPETITIONS:
For more information: www.americanpolocrosse.org
PONY CLUB ACTIVITIES:
AUGUST, 2008
U.S.Pony Club Summer Camp
See "Summer Camp"
See information on Texas area Pony Clubs
See U. S. PONY CLUB website:www.ponyclub.org
RACE TRACKS IN TEXAS:
GILLESPIE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS - CLASS 3
Fredericksburg, TX
830-997-2359; Fax: 830-997-4923
Live Quarter Horse & Thoroughbred Racing
Simulcasting Daily
2008 QH & TB Race Meets: AUGUST 9 & 10; AUGUST 23 & 24
Website: www.gillespiefair.com/racing.htm
More information: The Race Barn
LONE STAR RACE PARK - CLASS 1
Grand Prairie, TX
1-888-4-RACING or 972-237-1130; FAX: 972-237-1155
Live Quarter Horse & Thoroughbred Racing
Simulcasting Daily
Website: www.lonestarpark.com
2008 THOROUGHBRED RACING SEASON: APRIL 10 - JULY 27
See website for more Special Events
MANOR DOWNS
Austin, TX
Live Quarter Horse & Thoroughbred Racing
Simulcast Racing Daily
512-272-5581
Website: www.manordowns.com
RETAMA HORSE PARK - CLASS 1
San Antonio, TX
Live Quarter Horse & Thoroughbred Racing
Simulcast Racing Daily
210-651-7000
Website: www.retamapark.com
2008 THOROUGHBRED RACING: AUGUST 29 - NOVEMBER 15
SAM HOUSTON RACE PARK - CLASS 1
Houston, TX
Live Quarter Horse & Thoroughbred Racing
Simulcast Racing Daily
281- 807-8700
Website: www.shrp.com
E-mail: vip@shrp.com
2008 QUARTER HORSE RACING: JUNE 26 - SEPTEMBER 6
2008 THOROUGHBRED RACING BEGINS: NOVEMBER 28
For information: www.theshowgrounds.com
For more information about Texas Tracks
REINING COMPETITIONS:
AUGUST, 2008
OCTOBER, 2008
9-12 - REINING WARM-UP #3 (TRHA/NRHA)
Great Southwest Equestrian Center,Katy, TX, Main Arena
Contact: Dave Archer, 281-239-8971
NOVEMBER, 2008
8-9 - REINING WARM-UP #4 (TRHA/NRHA)
Great Southwest Equestrian Center,Katy, TX, Main Arena
Contact: Dave Archer, 281-239-8971
SPORTHORSE COMPETITIONS & HUNTER BREEDING DIVISIONS & FUTURIES & OTHER IN-HAND COMPETITIONS:
AUGUST, 2008
TEAM PENNING & ROPING:
AUGUST, 2008
TRAIL RIDES - COMPETITIVE, ENDURANCE & PLEASURE:
AUGUST, 2008
30 - CAJA DEL RIO TRAILS FUNDRAISER 30/50 (AERC)
Santa Fe National Forest, Santa Fe NM
Manager: Deirdre C. Monroe, Email: Deirdre@swcp.com
Asst. Manager: Debra Bulcock, 505-866-1636
Email: debbie.bulcock@wvmb.com
OCTOBER, 2008
11- 16TH ANNUAL SIRE RIDE-A-THON
Benefitting SIRE, Houston's Therapeutic Equestrian Center with locations in Hockley, Spring and Rihmond, TX
7iL Ranch, Cat Spring, TX
For more information see SIRE's website
Competitive Trial Rides (CTR) sanctioned by NATRC www.natrc.org/
For more information about pleasure trail rides: www.texastrailriding.com
Abbreviations used in this list:
CLINICS & SEMINARS
CLICK ON WORDS ABOVE FOR INFORMATION ON CLINCIS & SEMINARS
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