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

Ongoing
Wednesday Night Fun Night At Tom McCutcheon Reining Horses
Aubrey, TX. Need help with your horses? On most Wednesday night you can ride under the lights and get professional help with your horse from 6:00 - 8:00pm. We can help if you’re having trouble with your reining maneuvers, or just plain can’t get your horse to stand still while you’re trying to get on. All problems can be addressed for all levels of riders and horses. Cost is $50. Limit 10 riders. Book now at tcutch1@gte.net.

January - December 2010
Parelli Classes With Anja Holst
Out Of The Blue Ranch, Belen, NM. Classes held 1 weekend every month. For more information go to www.horsesavvy.net or call Karen at 505-975-3040.

September
Karen Scholl “Horsemanship For Women” Clinics
Sept 24 - 25 - Grand Junction, CO.
3-Day Clinic at Alamar Stables
Sept 13 - 17 - Lake George, CO.
5-Day Camp at M Lazy C Ranch
Sept 24 - 26 - Durango, CO.
3-Day Clinic at Riversong Ranch
You and your horse are invited to experience fun, learning and laughter at the “Horsemanship for Women” courses offered throughout Colorado. There are still rider positions available, but don’t delay - they’ll go fast! This approach applies to all breeds, interests, ages and experience levels and men are always welcome to participate! Take advantage of this opportunity to spend a long weekend or entire week committed just to you and your horse! If you’re unfamiliar with my approach, “Horsemanship for Women” is REAL horsemanship, just presented from a woman’s point of view! This approach provides a unique combination of explanations, tools and skilled techniques that horses understand, respect and respond to with the kind of willingness that comes of true understanding of what’s being asked of them. Men and women have different learning styles, so if you’ve tried other approaches, had some great success or maybe not as much as you’d expected, it may not be the information, but how that information was presented to you! You and your horse will develop a depth of understanding for one another creating greater fun and safety, resolve problems and really enjoy your time together, even long after the clinic os over. Consider this a retreat just for you and your horse!
Go to www.karenscholl.com or call 1-888-238-3447 for more details or to sign up today!

September 8 - 10
Mark Russell “Natural Dressage”
Ocate, NM . One-on-one lessons with Mark Russell, author of Lessons in Lightness, the Art of Educating the Horse. Mark has blended principles of Artistic Dressage and Natural Horsemanship to develop the horse and the rider’s relationship to the horse. Artistic dressage uses suppling and gymnasticizing exercises to balance the horse in lightness with reliance on relaxation of the whole horse. Natural Horsemanship helps the rider to develop self-awareness in the presence of the horses, which is key to developing a relationships based on responsiveness rather than reaction; connection and mutuality rather than force and dominance. Join us at beautiful Twin Willows Ranch in Ocate, NM to see how Mark uses the principles from both Artistic Dressage and Natural Horsemanship to help riders find the lightness and artistry they desire. For information on Mark’s program, www.naturaldressage.com. For clinic information contact Lorraine or Eric Werner at lorraine@twinwillowsranch.com. Phone 575-666-2028 or visit our website at www.twinwillowsranch.com.

September 13 - 15
Dominique Barbier Dressage Clinic
Santa Fe, NM . French Classical Dressage author and clinician who emphasizes lightness and self-carriage, will be teaching in Santa Fe. Open to all breeds and level riders; auditors welcome. lynn@lynnclifford.com or 505-231-5353..

September 18
Got Seat? Mounted Clinic With Lynn Clifford
Santa Fe Equestrian Center, NM. 505- 231-5353 or lynn@lynnclifford.com.

Sept 30 - Oct 3
Ginger Gaffney Natural Classical Horsemanship Clinics
Mimbres, NM. Gymnastic exercises, in hand and under saddle, for the development of a healthy, supple horse. All disciplines of riding welcome. 2 days of private lessons, 2 days of group riding with individual attention within the group. Obstacle work to enhance the gymnastic exercises. Great teaching, loads of fun, excellent facility in the Gila Forest near Silver City. For information on Ginger’s program, www.gingergaffney.com. For clinic information, suechiverton@dishmail.net, 575-536-3109.

October 16
Dressage For The Rest Of Us: Basics for Pleasure, Western and Trail Riders With Lynn Clifford
Santa Fe Equestrian Center, Cerrillos, NM. 505-231-5353 or lynn@lynnclifford.com.

November 20
Lynn Clifford Clinic
Santa Fe Equestrian Center, NM. 505-231-5353 or lynn@lynnclifford.com.

AHANM 2010 Calendar of Events
All events held at Expo NM, except the Dressage Clinic - this will be held at Cherry Tree Farm.

• October 2 - 3 - Chili Roast Fall Fiesta.
  
  Any questions call Laura Cunico at 505-328-2721.

NMDressage 2010 Calendar

• September 19 - NMDA Schooling Show, Bosque Sports Complex.
• October 2-3 - AHANM Chile Roast Sport Horse, Open Dressage.
• October 16-17 - Harvest Fling USDF/USEF and NM State Championships.
  
  More details at www.nmdressage.net.

Las Cruces Horseman’s Assn
Show Dates:
Sept 11 and Oct 23, 2010. You must attend 4 of the 5 to qualify for year-end awards. Our shows are held at the Souther NM State Fairgrounds in Las Cruces, NM. Entries begin at 8am and shows start at 9am. These are Open Western w/some English Flat classes. For additional information go to: www.lchanm.us or call Robin at 575-496-9513.

A Rising Star Equestrian Center
Show Dates:
September 26, October 31 (Halloween Show). Indoor arena with 2 outside arenas for warm up. Info and entry forms at 303-431-4675, www. ARisingStarEqCenter.com/ horse_shows.htm, and ribeyer08@aol.com.

October 22 - 24
AQHA/AZQHA Cow Horse Alliance “The Fall Classic & Futurity”
Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre in Queek Creek, AZ. This fall show is our fun weekend that also includes our Awards Benefit Silent Auction, Pedigree Dog Show and Breast Cancer Awareness events. www.azrcha.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
Buffalo Range Riders Practice
Founders Ranch, Edgewood, NM. A SASS mounted shooting club holds a practice/fun match the 3rd Saturday of each month. Warm up at 11a.m., fun match at noon. Visitors are welcome. Schedule dates for 2010 are May 15, June 19, July 17, Aug 21, Sept 18, Oct 16, Nov 20 and Dec 18. Practice dates DO depend on weather conditions so please call Chile Cowboy at 379-8957 to confirm dates and for directions or additional information.

Ongoing
The Vaquero Mounted Shooters Practice
Moriarty Heritage Arena, Moriarty, NM. 3rd Sunday of the month at 12:00pm. Gates open at 10:00 am. Contact Cynthia, 505-286-0100.

Ongoing
ABAJO 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
Bosque Farms Rodeo Arena
Tuesday Nights Barrel Practice. Office opens at 6pm - $3.00 runs. Call Rick 505-869-2388 for details. Goat Tying Practice every Tuesday night. Call Charlotte 505- 865-9585 for details.

New Bosque Barrels Jackpot every Wednesday. $15.00 entry, no office fee. Office opens at 6pm. Exhibitions until 7pm. Jackpot starts promptly at 7pm. For more info call 505-869-0453 or 505-379-8048 or see flyer online at www.bosquefarmsrodeo.org.

Playdays every first Saturday of the month. Barrel practice, poles and whatever else you would like to practice. Fun atmosphere! Great place to practice and learn. 505-615-6620 for more info. Go to www.bosquefarmsrodeo.org for full details on our summer events.

2010 Calendar of Events
Brotherhood Of Working Farriers Association

• Oklahoma - 3rd Sat each month. Keg Shoe Modification Forge Classes, cold and hot shoe shaping. Practice and learn: toe clips, lateral trailers, bar shoes, etc. For new and apprentice farriers. VWFA Certification practice and testing offered. Contact CJ Ward, 919-697-7384
• Texas - 3rd Sat of each month. Southwest Texas BWFA Champter, New as of 2010. Keg Shoe Modification Forge Classes, cold and hot shoe shaping. Practice and learn: toe clips, lateral trailers, bar shoes, etc. For new and apprentice farriers. VWFA Certification practice and testing offered. Contact Frank Cadena, 361-232-3773.
• BWFA Annual Horseshoers Convention at the Farriers’ National Research Center and BWFA Headquarters. October 22-23, Lafayette, Georgia. Farriers horse owners, clubs & observers are all welcome. Vendors, hands-on, offering the latest in shoeing for lameness, short shoeing research project, shoeing the event horse, research cases using the treadmill and equine thermography, nutrition, hoof repair, equine flexion therapy and equine dentistry intros, magnetic therapy, forge classes, saddle fitting, and new products showcase. $100.00 pre-registration fee by September 1, $125.00 at the door. CFE credits available.
  
  For more information on any of the above events or for a full schedule of events go to www.bwfa.net.

2010 Approval Tour
American Holsteiner Horse Association
Sept 4: Kent Hill Farm, Inc., Parker, CO.
Sept 22 - 23: Pollyrich Farms, Solvang, CA.
Sept 24: Branscomb Farms, Half Moon Bay, CA.
Sept 25: Rancho Corazon, Lemitar, NM.
Sept 26: October Hill Farm, Weatherford, TX.
Anyone wishing to present their mares, stallions, geldings, foals and yearlings at one of the Approval sites should contact the AHHA office as soon as possible at 502-863-4239 or email Holsteiner@bellsouth.net to submit their applications.

September 30 - October 3
Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering
Durango, CO . Cowboy poetry and music, art receptions, historic exhibits, cowboy poetry train - trail ride, western swing dances, cowboy parade. Featuring Red Steagall & His Bunkhouse Boys, Hot Club Of Cowtown and many more poets and musicians! Info: 970-749-2995, DurangoCowboyGathering.org.

October 15 - 18
Women’s Yoga & Riding Retreat
Luxurious C Lazy U Ranch, Granby, CO. This is your chance to escape for a weekend with your friends and your horse (or borrow a horse!). Invite your mom, your sisters or your best girlfriends and join Julie Goodnight at the luxurious C Lazy U Ranch (one of the only 5-star guest ranches in the country) for a long weekend of riding instruction, trail riding, relaxing yoga sessions designed for equestrians and the best food and lodging. Reserve your spot now: www.juliegoodnight.com/clinics/clazyu.html or call 800-225-8827, 970-887-3344 or email ranch@clazyu.com.

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

Ongoing
High Desert Riders
Community Center, Edgewood, NM. Monthly meetings 4th Tuesday each month, 7pm. For upcoming rides and club info: www.highdesertriders.com.

Ongoing
ACTHA Competitive Trail Rides
See website for rides in your area! www.actha.us. ACTHA ’s mission: To provide an enjoyable venue showcasing the wonderful attributes of the great American Trail Horse, granting them the recognition they so richly deserve. To maintain a registry open to all breeds and a point designations system which will stay with each horse for its lifetime, thereby adding to their value and distinction. To enable the humane treatment of horses in need. www.ACTHA.us.

New Mexico UP-COMING ACTHA Rides:
August 28 - Santa Fe, NM. Come ride the Caja!!!!!! 100`s of miles of trails on historic range land of New Mexico.
October 16 - Aztec, NM. Hoofbeat Trails
October 30 & 31 - 2-Day CTC: Walkin’ In Circles Horse Rescue, Edgewood, NM. See website for more details.

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