Ongoing
BLM National Wild Horse & Burro Program,
Visit www.wildhorseandburro.blm.gov or call 866-4MUSTANGS for adoptions in your area.

Ongoing
Purina Mills HOW® Horse Owner’s Workshops
The main thrust of Horse Owner’s Workshops is still health and nutrition, but adding other companies and veterinarians to the mix has truly made it THE one-stop, not-to-be-missed event for horse owners. For info or to find the HOW® meeting nearest you, visit horse.purinamills.com or call 800-227-8941.

Ongoing
Palm Partnership 2008 Clinic Dates
August 4 - 9, Customized Program. August 11 - 16, Customized Program. August 18 - 23, Customized Program. September 1 - 6, Make Trail Riding Safe and Fun. www.lynnpalm.com or 352-629-3310.

Ongoing
Equine Touch Clinics
October 2-5, Equine Touch Level 3, Loveland, CO. October 2-4, Equine Touch Level 4, Loveland, CO. For more info contact Raian Kaiser, equinetouchusa@yahoo.com or 970-203-0725.

August 10 - 14
Natural Horsemanship Clinic 5 Star Parelli in the Pines, August Horsemanship Summer Camp
Lake Roberts, NM. 5 day Level 3 Camp with 5 Star Parelli Licensed Instructor Dave Ellis. This special 5 day camp with Dave Ellis will transport your horsemanship to a new level. Pat Parelli says the magic starts at Level 3. Held at a beautiful large facility in the tall pines of the Gila Forest. The perfect place for your summer horsemanship vacation. Limit 15 riders. Call Barb for more details 505-536-3296. Deposits being accepted now.

September 13 - 14
Carol Ellis Barrel Racing Clinic
Barrel Racing 101, Lazy Heart E Arena, Berthoud, CO. Cost $275, Audit fee: $35 per day, $50 for the weekend. Registration and deposit of $100 due September 2. Limited to 15 horses. For Info Contact CAROL ELLIS, 970-532-2331, lazyhearte@aol.com, www.lazyhearte.com.

September 20 - 21
Parelli Natural Horsemanship Clinic
Featuring Licensed 3 Star Parelli Professional “Jinita Hayes” Level 1 Clinic: September 20-21; Advanced Level 2 Camp: October 6-10. More info contact Karen Ruiz, Albuquerque, NM, 505-975-3040 or horseaddict@qwest.net or www.horsesavvy.net.

September 26 - 28
Chris Cox 3 Day Horsemanship Clinic
Oklahoma City, OK. The Horseman is coming to Bridlewood Equestrian. Sign up now for you and your horse. Audit tickets are $35 per day. Contact Bridlewood Equestrian, 405-771- 3606, www.BridlewoodOK.com or www.Chris-Cox.com for reservations.

October 24 - 26
Tom Curtain Horsemanship Clinic
Bernalillo Sheriff’s Posse Arena, Albuquerque, NM. 505-385-2096, www.horsehelpersandconsultants.com or www.tomcurtin.net.

November 8 - 10
Parelli Natural Horsemanship Clinic With 2 Star Instructor Terry Wilson
New Mexico. Morning session on both days from 8 - noon will be level 1/2. Afternoon session on both days from 1 - 5 advanced level 2. Cost $285 per session. Assessmenta and private lessons on Monday. Go to www.terrywithhorses.com or contact Helen Espinosa, 575-546-4951, hisforhorses@hotmail.com.

February 8 - 14 & 15 - 21, 2009
Karen Scholl Horsemanship for Women
Bumblebee Ranch, Phoenix, AZ. Family friendly schedule with orientation over Sunday dinner so you have time to arrive, relax and with closing ceremonies Friday evening,k Saturday breakfast is a fun exchange with your new friends before traveling home to reconnect with family. Week-long camps should be enriching, not stressful... for you, your horse and your family! Book early and reserve your rider position for this most memorable and valuable experience. You do everything for everyone else in your life - isn’t it time to schedule that special retreat with your horse? Price $1,495 - includes room and board, stall and alfalfa for your horse, five full days of instruction. Early registration discount before 11/15/08, $1295. www.karenscholl.com or 888-238-3447.

October 30 - November 2
Julie Goodnight
CHA International Conference, www.cha-ahse.org, Lexington, KY, Oct 30-Nov 2. For more info or Goodnight’s full line of educational products and training gear, please visit www.juliegoodnight.com or call 719-530-0531.

November 13 - 16
Equine Affaire in New England
Experience the nation’s premiere equine exposition, featuring more than 225 unique clinics, seminars and demos by top professionals in the horse industry. For full details and schedule go to www.equineaffaire.com or call 740-845-0085.

December 5 - 7
Women LUV Horses™
Gallops to California! Lynn Palm, internationally acclaimed equestrienne, debuts Women LUV Horses™, a three day celebration of horses and women. City of Industry, California’s Industry Hill Expo Center (near Los Angeles) hosts the event. Palm believes women all over the country should celebrate their equestrian dreams and accomplishments. For this very reason, she created Women LUV Horses™ exclusively for women, young ladies and little girls who love horses. This retreat will help women learn the secrets of how to achieve a healthy balance within their busy lifestyles. Info: 352-629- 3310 or generalinfo@lynnpalm.com.

Ongoing
NMDA 2008 Recognized Shows

• Oct 11-12 Harvest Fling 1&2, Expo New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM.
• Oct 31-Nov 2 USDF Region 5 Championships, WestWorld, AZ.

For Information Contact: Donald Simpson 505-344-0680, flashmail@netzero.com, www.dsshows.com.

Ongoing
NMCHA 2008 Show Schedule
August 30-31; Sept 1; Oct 11 (year-end). For details call 303-929-6488.

August 16
Valencia Fair Mule & Donkey Show
Belen’s Horseman Arena, Belen, NM. Offering riding and driving classes along with miniature donkey and mule classes. High Point award for each division. www.valenciafair.com or 505-861-0576 - leave a message for Anne Currier.

August 16
Enchantment Driving Society Fall Follies Driving Show
New Mexico. Connie Grindatto, 505-328-8220.

August 17
Valencia Fair Open Horse Show
Belen’s Horseman Arena, Belen, NM. Offering Showmanship, Western Pleasure, Trail, Barrels & Poles with Open Classes and 4-H Classes. High Point Buckles for each age group and 4-H divisions. www.valenciafair.com or 505-861-0576 - leave a message for Anne Currier.

August 17
Sangre de Cristo Horseman’s Assn Taos Saddle Club Horse Show
Taos Equestrian Center, NM. Aug 17, Casa de Caballos. Ribbons, trophies, high point division and high point over all awards. Year end awards. English, Western, novice, Hobby Horse Rookie Rewards, ranch horse, halter. Janet Elder, 574-737-0904, JLFishie@aol.com or Cindy Medina, 575-737-5434.

August 22 - 24
NMHJA Beach Party Show
NM State Fairgrounds, NM. www.nmhja.org.

August 25
Mile Hi Buckskin Horse Association MHBHA Show
Colorado State Fair, Pueblo, CO. Contact Mike Stadler, 303-833-2115.

August 31
August 31
Bosque Farms Arena, Bosque Farms, NM. ABRA Approved and Open Show, Cattle Classes begin at 7am, halter classes start no earlier than 8:30am. For questions and more info contact Sharon Eastman, 505-869-2763 or Cindi Mapel, 505- 292-3029 or email ccaruso007@yahoo.com.

September 6
September 6
Rifle, CO. For details call 970-984-0342 or 970-876-0653.

September 12 - 14
NMQHA Show
NM State Fair Quarter Horse Show. Futurity classes to be held on the 13th, not before 6pm. Info call: 505-877-7274 or hghfarm@comcast.net or www.nmqha.com.

September 14
Ranch Horse Competition and Ranch Rodeo Navajo County Fair
Holbrook, AZ. Bigger and better than last year with more entries and a bigger pot. Portion of proceeds from this event are donated to the Arizona Cowpuncher’s Crisis Fund, a non profit organization formed to raise funds to assist families of Arizona’s working cowboys during a crisis situation caused by accident or serious illness. The Ranch Horse Competition will be followed again this year by the 3rd Annual Holbrook Open Ranch Rodeo which features ranch team rodeo action at it’s best in the heart of Arizona’s big ranch country. Contact Ronnie Braswell, 928-537-9172, Fair Office: 928-524-4757, navajocountyfair.org. or www.tomcurtin.net.

September 15
New Mexico Paint Horse Club & New Mexico Palomino Exhibitors Assn. Show
New Mexico State Fair, Expo New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM. Sponsored by the New Mexico Paint Horse Club and the New Mexico Palomino Exhibitors Assoc. Contact Ron Morris 505-417-6167 or go to www.nmpainthorse.org or www.nmpea.com.

September 15
APHA Approved
Expo New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM. www.nmpainthorse.org.

September 21
NMDA Schooling Show
Bosque Farms Rodeo Arena, Bosque Farms, NM. Contact Marybeth, 505-877-9449, marybeth@tonayafarm. com.

October 4 - 5
AHANM Chili Roast Fun Show
Expo New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM. Contact Cindi Fleming, 505-869-3681 or Linda Dowling, 505-869-6796.

October 5
NNMHA Show
Contact Susan Stanke 505-699-6335 or suemome@aol.com.

October 24
Region 6: PMHA Open Dressage & Qualifying Show
Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY. This is a USEF/USDF approved show. Classes range from Introductory to Fourth Level for JR/YR, Amateur and Open riders. Select classes are Great American USDF Qualifier and USDF/Dover Adult Amateur Medal Program. Visit www.puremorab.com for details, 270-358-8727.

October 24 - 26
Harvest Festival Finale
NM State Fairgrounds, NM. www.nmhja.org.

October 25
Enchantment Driving Society Spooktacular Driving Show
New Mexico. Karen Ely, 505-281-0330.

October 25 - 26
11th Annual PMHA Morab Nationals: Championships and Futurity
Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY. This is a three-breed show for Morabs, Arabians & HA/AA, and Morgans, and is an AHA and USEF Class ‘A’ rated show for Arabians & HA/AA and Morgans. Featuring Sport Horse In Hand and Performance; 10 & Under classes plus youth classes; In- Hand and performance classes for Arabians, HA/AA and Morgans. In addition, there are Adult type classes, fun classes and Liberty. Full complement of Championship classes for Morabs, Arabians and Morgans. This is an AHA Region 14 Qualifier and Sport Horse classes will qualify for the 2009 Arabian Sports Nationals. Visit www.puremorab.com for details, 270-358-8727.

October 26
ARS Show
A Rising Star Equestrian Center, Arvada, CO. Open Show: October 26. Indoor arena with 2 outside arenas for warm up. Registration 8:00am. Classes 9:00am. Information and entry forms at 303-431-4675, www.arisingstareqcenter.com/horse_shows.htm, and Roxxii2004@yahoo.com.

Ongoing
NM Polocrosse Practice
Espanola, NM. Every Sunday at 12 p.m. 505-753-7746; www.nmpolocrosse.com.

Ongoing
Habaneros Polocrosse Practice
South Valley, Albuquerque, NM. 1pm Every Sunday. All are welcome, gear not necessary for practice. 505-235-6457.

Ongoing
Circle Of Friends
New Mexico. Networking group for dressage enthusiasts which meets monthly at members’ homes. For more info Cindy, 505-866-1632 or Gretchen, 505-250-7911.

Ongoing
High Desert Riders
Community Center, Edgewood, NM. Monthly meetings 4th Tuesday each month at 7 p.m. For upcoming rides and club info., visit www.highdesertriders.org or 505-281-7900.

Ongoing
Buffalo Range Riders Practice
Founders Ranch, Moriarty, NM. 1st Saturday of every month, 10:30 practice, 2:00 fun match. Contact Mike and Lucy Nelson 505-832-4059.

Ongoing
Rio Grande Mounted Rustlers Practice
Belen Horsemen’s Arena, Belen, NM. 2nd Saturday of the month, 2:00 p.m. Times may change to evenings during hot summer months. Contact Donny MacDougall 505-440-0257.

Ongoing
Polocrosse
Los Lunas, NM. Try something NEW with your horse! Join a friendly group of folks on Sunday afternoons at 1:00pm for Polocrosse. No special equipment is needed and there are no fees! Call Kindra for details: 505-280-6510.

Ongoing
NVRHA 2008 Calendar Of Events

• August 16-17: Beaver Creek Ranch, Bayfield, CO - Clinic & Competition
• August 16-17: East Mountain Roundup, Edgewood, CO - Clinic & Competition
• August 26: Colorado State Fair Championship Finals, Pueblo, CO - Competition
• Sept. 12- 14: T-Cross Ranch, Pueblo, CO - Clinic & Competition
• Sept. 25-28: NATIONAL VERSATILITY RANCH HORSE ASSN FINALS - Norris/Penrose Event Center - Colorado Springs, CO (Approved Breed Events, Amateur Division Competitions, Futurity and Open Competitions)
• Oct. 24-26: Singleton San Cristobal Ranch, Santa Fe, NM - Clinic & Competition.

For all details: www.NVRHA.org or 719-487-9014.

Ongoing
Rio Grande Mule & Donkey Association - 2008 Calendar of Events
Go to www.rgmda.com for all details.

Ongoing
Ultimate Ranch Horse Competition Series
Belen, NM. 2008 “URC” Series Event Schedule: August 2-3, August 30-31 Series Finals Weekend October 4-5. 2008 series offers clinics on Saturdays, competitions on Sundays. Regardless of you background or skill level, this series has been developed and proven to improve overall horsemanship abilities for both horse and rider. Troy, 505-269-7318.

Ongoing
CCHA 2008 Calendar of Events
Excel Associates, 303-828-3822.

• August 17, September 21, October 5: CCHA show and gymkana, Quint Valley Arena, Byers, CO. Office opens at 8:00, show starts at 9:00, 303-822-5785.
• August 10, October 12: CCHA trail ride, 303-579-4207.

Ongoing
Colorado Horse Park 2008 Calendar of Events
The summer fun continues with the Colorado Summer Circuit. August 8-10, with great rewards and prize money. Families can mark their calendars to attend the Draft Horse and Gypsy Show with Sheep Dog Trials on August 15-17 and the famous Halloween with Horses on October 18. In addition to the usual events, The Colorado Horse Park welcomes back the North American Junior Young Riders Championships, July 29 - August 3. www.coloradohorsepark.com.

July 18 - 20
Mosquero Cowboy Camp Meeting
Historic Bell Ranch, NM. Cowboy food, games, contest, prizes, campers welcome - n/a elec or water. Come prepared to cowboy up! jdh_trails@hotmail.com.

August 15 - 16
21st Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering “Headin’ For New Range”
Prescott, AZ. More than 40 poets and old-time singers whose poetry and music celebrate the oral traditions of the working cowboy through writing, reciting and singing narrative poetry about their lives on the Arizona range. 877-928- 4253 or www.azcowboypoets.org.

August 23
Caja del Rio Fundraiser 13 Mile Fun Ride, 30 & 50 Mile AERC Sanctioned Endurance Rides
Santa Fe, NM. deirdre@swcp.com for details.

August 28 - 3
Classical Dressage Residential Retreat
30 minutes south of Santa Fe, NM. Your riding will never be the same! Transformational adult education. Ground and mounted skills; your horse or trained Lusitano horses. Non-competitors encouraged. 505-424-1530, lynn@lynnclifford.com.

September 13 - 14
Biomechanics Symposium
Durango, CO. Internationally known expert and USDF judge, J. Ashton Moore. Morning on theory, afternoons in the arena. Ride or audit. Special rates for students. Contant Mary Ann Towsley at 970-382-3485 or mtowsley@animas.net. Vital knowledge for all disciplines.

September 20
Corrales Recreational Ride
Corrales, NM. For details contact: Nancy Bonadeo, 505-897- 9622, n.bonadeo@comcast.net or Vita Zodin, 505-897-0087, ncyp@aol.com.

October 29
NNMHA General Meeting
Santa Fe, NM. Oct 29: Doug Thal, DVM will speak on conformation basics as they relate to function. All meetings at South Side Plaza Cafe, 3011 Cerrillos Rd. www.nnmha.com or call 505-466-6280.

October 29
Polocrosse Playday
NMPX Fields, Espanola, NM. 11am. $10 adults, $5 juniors, pee-wees are free. Camping allowed, porta-potty will be on fields. Costume contest for horses following play. 505-753- 7746; www.nmpolocrosse.com.

Ongoing
USEF National Reining Championship Dates
2008 will be an important milestone in the international Reining community. Previously a World Reining Championship had only been offered at the FEI World Equestrian Games. But this year, in Maneribo, Italy, teams will compete for World Championship medals September 11-14. The US team will be selected at the Adequan/USEF National Reining Championship presented by Equine Motorcoach in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, June 24-28, which will be held during the NRHA Derby. More details at www.usef.org.

Ongoing
Happy Trails Trail Riders
Sandia Park, NM. 1st & 3rd Weekend of Every Month, Ellie Robinson for ride info 505-281-2190.

August 3 - 9
Wyoming High Country Trail Ride
Big Horn Mountains, Wyoming. An annual trail ride catered for you and your horse. Scenic trails, exquisite food, nightly entertainment and fun. Contact WY High Country Trail Ride, 36 Sunburst Drive, Cody, Wyoming, 82414 or fcalkin@wyoming.com.

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