Twila Brown
rtbrown@nebnet.net
Cost:
Per Club : $20 per year per club, with renewal each January 1. This includes weekly updates on the events schedule, a club description on the listings page and free classified ads (6 month limit per ad) for horse related items, for all club members.
Single Activity: A one time listing of an event, such as a benefit trail ride, horse sale, etc not done by a club, will be listed free of charge
January 12, 2013---Heartland Saddle Club Annual Holiday Party at Valentino's in Ogallala. Come join the festivities beginning at 5:00 (MT) for social time and evening meal to begin at 5:30 (MT). Meal will be buffet style with pizza, pasta and salads for a cost of $9.99, plus drinks, plus 15% gratuity. Please RSVP by January 9th if you plan to attend, to Twila at 308-239-4577 or rtbrown@nebnet.net
An optional 'Naughty Santa' gift, may be contributed if any members wish to participate in the drawing, with a $20 value, following the Holiday meal.
February 3, 2013--Heartland Saddle Club Fun day ride at Kiplinger Indoor Arena in McCook. Start time is 10:00CT, for fun and games or any trail obstacles that members care to bring. Ride until 2:00 CT, with meeting and sack lunch or sub sandwich meal to follow. Head count will be taken at 10:00 for anyone wishing to chip in on Subway party platter. Bottled water provided or BYOB. Please RSVP by Feb 2, 2013 to Twila if you plan to attend, in case of inclement weather. There is no charge for this ride, for HSC club members.
February 8-9: Sherman Tegtmeier Reining and Horsemanship clinic, NCTA at Curtis, NE
February 16-17--Ranch Horse beginner show at NCTA arena in Curtis. Limited stalls available. events include: Trail, Ranch Riding, Reining, and Working Cow Horse. For more info, contact Roy Cole at 308-367-6313.
February 23, 2013--Cowboy Mounted Shooting "New Shooter" Clinic at Valley County Fairgrounds, Ord, NE., starting at 9:00am CST. We
will have two options, ground shooting or shooting from your horse.
Registration opens at 9 am for ground shooters and 10 am for mounted
shooters. Both will provide an opportunity to learn about guns that are
available before using them. Clinic cost is $20 per person for ground
shooting and $50 for ground and horseback shooting. For questions or to register contact: Angie Kokes (308) 750-8660 Jessie Warner (402) 853-4899
March 9-10--Ranch Horse beginner show at NCTA arena in Curtis. Limited stalls available. Events include: Trail, Ranch Riding, Reining and Working Cow Horse. For more info, contact Roy Cole at 308-367-6313. POSTPONED TO APRIL 27-28, 2013
April 13, 2013--Shaggy Horse Show, NCTA at Curtis. Three new classes this year: freestyle reining, halter mares, and halter geldings. For a complete listing of classes and schedule, contact Joanna Hergenreder at 308-367-5291 or 970-220-2183 or Jhergenreder2@unl.edu
April 14, 2013: Heartland Saddle Club ride at Kristy Allen's place, Northwest of Ogallala.
Kristy's place is located 1 mile West of the 61/26 bypass, between mile marker 144 and
143 exactly in the middle. North side of the road are 3 mailboxes a black a grey
and a white 1, turn north at the mailboxes, 300 feet take the first private
drive west. Meet at 2:00MT, Practice trail of
obstacles in the arena, then a short CRP ride.Potluck to follow at 5:00MT. Please RSVP to Kristy @ 308-289-2678 or Twila 308-239-4577 by April 12th if you plan to attend.
April 27-28--Ranch Horse beginner show at NCTA arena in Curtis. Limited stalls available. Events include: Trail, Ranch Riding, Reining and Working Cow Horse. For more info, contact Roy Cole at 308-367-6313.
April 28, 2013: Cowboy Mounted Shooting Demonstration and Clinic at the Rodeo Grounds in Sutherland, NE. Join us for a Cowboy Mounted shooting demo to learn more about the fastest growing equine sport. We combine fast horses with .45 caliber guns to shoot targets. Registration is at 9 am (MT), demo/practice to start at 10 am (MT). We will start with ground shooting then work on starting horses. Bring your horse! Guns and holsters will be provided and experienced horses will be available to help. There will be a cost for ammo, no outside ammo will be allowed. Call Jessie Warner at 402-853-4899 or Twila Brown at 308-239-4577 for more information and to RSVP by April 25th so we can plan for lunch (served at noon for free will donation), participants limited to 12, unlimited free auditing. Minors welcome with adult supervision. Participants required to sign up with Cowboy Sport Association to participate, for insurance purposes, but can sign up on the 28th ($25/person or $45 for family). More info at http://cowboysportsassociation.com/
April 28, 2013: St Michael's Bluffs Trail Ride near Cairo, Nebraska. Beautiful scenery, lunch on trail and bbq
afterwards. Start time is 10:00am at the Isaac Walton Club House. For more
information and driving directions, contact Christine Wilson 308-320-4908
May 4, 2013: Christian Cowboy Ministries Benefit Trail Ride near Max, NE. Location is Levis Whipps Ranch, 2.5 miles East of Max, NE on U.S. Hwy
34. Start Time is 1:30 pm MST. Meal & Cowboy Church following the ride
featuring Christian Cowboy Poet Fred G. Ellis. Free will offering with all
proceeds benefiting Christian Cowboy Ministries. Sponsored by the Max United
Methodist Church. For further information, contact Joni Petersen 308-276-2236.
May 12, 2013: Sandhills Sharp Shooters mounted shooting practice 8 miles north of North Platte on Hwy
83, east side of the road. Start time is 9-10
am, CT. New shooters are welcome, however everyone participating must
be a member of the Cowboy Sports Association to be covered by their insurance, signup available Sunday.
The website is: http://cowboysportsassociation.com/. Phone 402-853-4899 for more information.
May 11-12, 2013: Sandhills Hunter/Jumper Spring Clinic: Clinician will be Martha Deeds who is very knowledgeable in jumping and dressage, lessons are 2 persons at $35.00/hour. Location is Mary Dailey arena, 84611 east Shack Road, N Platte. Sessions include: Flat with ground poles, cross rails; 18"-22" crossrails and verticals, 2' to 2'3" verticals and oxers, 2'6" to 3' oxers. For more info, contact Pat VanDyke
308-530-0312 pat@gpcom.net
May 18, 2013--Colorado Pony Express Trail Ride, begins with registration from 8:00-8:30 at Lucy's Place, Sedgwick CO. Caravan to trail head at 8:45, ride to start at 9:30. Lunch and porta-potties provided, interesting facts/local history/XP related stories to be shared during lunch. This ride is along the original Overland Stage trail. For more info: Cheryl Nein 970-463-5739, Linda Dolezal 970-474-2675 or Gaylene Boman 970-466-0357
May 19, 2013: Heartland Saddle Club Enders Trailride at Spicer Ranch.m Meet at Susan's house at 1:30 MT (2:30 CT) for approximately a 2 hour ride, followed by a potluck/social time so bring your favorite side dishes/desserts to go with Susan's meat dish. Table service and beverages supplied, but bring your lawn chairs. Contact Susan Spicer at 308-882-1463 for more info. Due to wet weather conditions, this ride is postponed to June 2, 2013.
May 18-19, 2013: AQHA Trail ride near Valentine, NE
May 25, 2013: Youth Horsemanship
Clinic, Ogallala, NE., covers horsemanship and reining
patterns, rail work, ground etiquette, flag presentations, horse grooming and
proper fit and use of tack. Boys and girls ages 8-19 are welcome.Breakout
sessions on proper horse care with feed, hoof care, and vaccinations.There
will be a one hour lunch on your own. Each rider is allowed to bring up to 2
horses.
Deadline is register is May 23. Will only be taking the first 20
paid reservations. Equipment list will be mailed out upon payment. $30 per
rider. Contact Kathy Moorhead 308-289-2650 or mail check to 2004 West 5th,
Ogallala, NE 69153
May 26, 2013: Ogallala Roundup Rodeo Royalty Queen
Camp "Get The Job." Clinicians include Sally Haythorn, Robyn Werth and
James Marshall. Will cover interview skills, appearance (including hats),
modelling, speech and etiquette. Contact Kathy Moorhead 308-289-2650 or mail
check to 2004 West 5th, Ogallala, NE
69153
May 27, 2013: Frank Tracy will be hosting a Memorial Day trail ride at his place. Details are
below:
Start time is 1:30MT, (2:30CT) Directions: 2
miles West of Max, NE or 7.5 miles East of Stratton, NE to Road 347, go 2
miles North on Road 347, then 1 mile East. Parking will be on the right
side of the road. Ride time will be about 2- 2.5 hours. For more
information, please contact Frank at 308-423-2646.
June 2, 2013: Heartland
Saddle Club Enders Trailride at Spicer Ranch.m Meet at Susan's house at
1:30 MT (2:30 CT) for approximately a 2 hour ride, followed by a
potluck/social time so bring your favorite side dishes/desserts to go
with Susan's meat dish. Table service and beverages supplied, but bring
your lawn chairs. Contact Susan Spicer at 308-882-1463 for more info and please RSVP by May 31st if you plan to attend.
June 15-16, 2013: Melissa Peinett English riding lessons:
June 22, 2013--Ride the Ridge Trail Ride at Ft Robinson, rides begin at 9:00MT, 1:30MT and a poker run at 5:00MT. Lunch is on your own. For more information contact Sandy by email at powell.hoffman@gmail.com Or (402) 469-6289
June 22, 2013 Ogallala Roundup Rodeo Royalty
Pageant. Princess ages 10-14, Queen age 15-19.
This will be a one day contest starting
with horsemanship in the morning, interview, modelling and speech to follow.
2014 winners will be announced at the end of the day. Coronation will be at the
Keith County Fair and Rodeo August 10. Contact Kathy Moorhead 308-289-2650 or
mail check to 2004 West 5th, Ogallala, NE 69153
and find us on Facebook!
June 28-29, 2013: APHA trail ride in the Black Hills of South Dakota
July 13-14, 2013: Melissa Peinett English riding lessons. For more info, contact Pat VanDyke
308-530-0312 pat@gpcom.net
August 4, 2013: Open to the World Horse Show, Lincoln County Fairgrounds, North Platte, NE
August 10-11, 2013: Melissa Peinett English riding lessons. For more info, contact Pat VanDyke
308-530-0312 pat@gpcom.net
September 7-8, 2013: Melissa Peinett English riding lessons. For more info, contact Pat VanDyke
308-530-0312 pat@gpcom.net
October 10-11 and October 12-13, 2013: Two Les Vogt Horsemanship Clinics, sponsored by Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture Ranch Horse Team, location is Everett Stencel Livestock Teaching Center indoor arena, Curtis, NE, NCTA Campus.Les Vogt is a 15 time World Champion in Reined Cowhorse and Reining. He teaches
each student at their own level of riding, beginner to advanced and can break
down complicated maneuvers into small simple steps, then combine them into the
complex maneuvers. Registration deadline is Sept 6, 2013. Email Roy Cole or call 308-367-5285 or 308-367-6313 for more info, or call Jan Price at 308-367-5293.
October 19-20, 2013: Melissa Peinett English riding lessons. For more info, contact Pat VanDyke
308-530-0312 pat@gpcom.net
November 16-17, 2013: Melissa Peinett English riding lessons. For more info, contact Pat VanDyke
308-530-0312 pat@gpcom.net
FEBRUARY 5, 2012: Heartland Saddle Club Officers meeting, Ole's in Paxton, Lunch at 12:30 MT with meeting to follow at 1:00.
FEBRUARY 25, 2012: Heartland Saddle Club meeting at Denny's in Ogallala 12:00MT, meeting to follow, then trail ride at Ogallala Strip WMA, 1 mile west of Denny's. RSVP to Shannon 308-352-8282 or perkcntyvet@gpcom.net by Thursday, Feb 23 if you plan to attend or for more information.
MARCH 3-4, 2012: English lessons, flat or jumping with trainer Melissa Pienett from Omaha, in the North Platte area. Contact Pat VanDyke to reserve spot for group lesson @ $35 or private @ $45.
MARCH 9-10, 2012: Great Nebraska Horse Fair at Lancaster Event Center in Lincoln, NE. This event will feature competitions, many breeds and several disciplines, trainers, booths, raffles, and much more. For more information see Facebook page or NEA Website.
MARCH 24-25, 2012: English lessons, flat or jumping with trainer Melissa Pienett from Omaha, in the North Platte area. Contact Pat VanDyke to reserve spot for group lesson @ $35 or private @ $45.
APRIL 1, 2012: Heartland Saddle Club trail ride at Snyder West pasture, Northwest of Paxton, start time is 1:00MT. Hosted by Rod and Twila Brown rtbrown@nebnet.net
APRIL 21, 2012: Open to the world, Shaggy Horse Show, NCTA in Curtis, NE. For more information, email: nctaequestrianteam@hotmail.com
APRIL 20-21, 2012: Brighton CO Horse and Carriage Auction www.troyerauctions.com
APRIL 22, 2012: Wheels & Whips ride and drive funday @ Eagle Canyon, South side of Lake McConaughy. Heartland Saddle Club meeting prior to the ride, 12:00pm MT at the Eagle Canyon Hideaway Restaurant. Start time for ride is 1:00MT. Contact: Kristy Allen at: ka7heart@gmail.com 308-284-2826 Please phone ahead in case of inclement weather, for cancellation or postponement.
APRIL 28, 2012: Race to Mongolia Trail Ride. Trail starts at Eustis, NE fairgrounds, registration at 9:00am (CT), ride starts at 10:00am (CT), lunch provided along the trail by Eustis Lions Club. Cost is $15/individual or $50/immediate family. Proceeds and donations used to help fund mission trip to Mongolia for Miranda and Renee Lauby through Christian Veterinary Missions. Contact: Renee Lauby at 308-746-3852 or rlauby@gmail.com
MAY 4, 5, & 6, 2012: Sandhills Hunter/Jumper Club clinic featuring Martha Deeds, a 3 day eventing rider. Contact Kristy Allen or Pat VanDyke for more info.
MAY 13, 2012: Heartland Saddle Club Trail Ride at Enders Lake. Ride to start at 1:00MT, potluck to follow so bring your favorite covered dish/salad or desserts. Grill will be provided for whatever meat you wish to bring. Plates and silverware, tea and water provided, but bring your lawn chairs! Nebraska State Park sticker is required!!
MAY 19, 2012: Colorado Pony Express Trail Ride, Julesburg, CO. Registration at HWY 138 and Main Street from 8:00-8:30amMT, caravan to Carlson Ranch, 5 miles East, ride at 9:30MT. Noon lunch provided, $25 adults, $15 youths* and 4-H club members, $10 non-riders for meals. Contact: Cheryl Nein, 970 463-5739 or 970 520-4571, Linda Dolezal 970 474-2675 or 474-2294, or Gaylene Bowman 970 466-0357 for more info.
MAY 26-27: Heartland Saddle Club ride and stay overnight, at the Niobrara River near Valentine. Horses stalls, camper hook-ups and trails available at Niobrara River Ranch, with lodging in Valentine at Super 8 (402) 376-1250) or Raine Motel (402) 376-2030. Contact: Twila Brown (308) 239-4577 if interested in attending all or part of the weekend and to make stall reservations (lodging/stalls). Caravan of those attending will meet at 9:30CT and be leaving Stockman's Vet clinic, North Hwy 83 (N Platte) by 10:00CT for those wanting to travel together on Saturday morning, May 26th.
MAY 28, 2012: Memorial Day Trail Ride near Max, NE. Start time is 1:30 MT. with start location being: 2miles east Max, 2 miles North, 1 mile east, then 1/2 north; start at mail box. For more info, contact Frank Tracy,
JUNE 1-JUNE 3, 2012: Heartland Saddle Club weekend campout at Nebraska National Forest at Halsey. Camping will be at windmill 201 where the annual 4H ride is generally held. It has lots of grass for portable pens and a water tank for the horses but no amenities. Turn off on from Highway 2 at the Nebraska State Forest sign. The paved road continues towards the Lookout tower, as you come to that you will see a dirt road to the left that says Dismal river and whitetail campground. It is a narrow dirt road that winds (about 3 miles) around to until you see to the west, off of the dirt road, a large meadow with a windmill and stock tank. Maps can be picked up or ask questions at the Ranger's station, upon entry to the park. Lodging is also available at the Middle Loup River Ranch (402-450-2268), 3 miles west of forest entrance, on Hwy 2. Lodging rates are $100 per night for 2 people plus $20 per person over 12 years of age. House sleeps 8 and is fully furnished, with corrals available. For more info on this ride, contact Susan Spicer 308-882-1463 or Shannon Jensen 308-352-8282
JUNE 2-3, 2012: English lessons, flat or jumping with trainer Melissa Pienett from Omaha, in the North Platte area. Contact Pat VanDyke to reserve spot for group lesson @ $35 or private @ $45.
JUNE 3, 2012: Velvet Spurs Open Horse Show. Registrations @7:30am, show at 8:30. Entry Fee is $25.00 for the day or $10 for each class, 5 age groups; classes include showmanship, western pleasure, western horsemanship, trail class, reining, poles, barrels, and walk trot. Special classes and awards for pee wees. Cash awards in play money to purchase merchandise, tack, feed, gift certificates and more. For more info, contact Bonnie at 308-532-5846 or 308-530-1992 OR Angie at 308-530-1992.
JUNE 8-10, 2012: First Annual EstFest Nebraska Trailride. It is a trailride/campout for ladies, and will be located 10 miles North of Stapleton, NE, at the Wells Ranch. This organized ride originated in South Dakota back in 1997 and have held an annual fall ride ever since. They have now included a ride in Nebraska. For more info, see the website www.estfest.net or contact Holly @ 605-350-0064 or Dolly @ 308-353-2789.
JUNE 9, 2012: Hyannis Trail Ride, Hyannis, NE. Breakfast, and lunch on the trail, with supper to follow. Starts @ 7:30MT am cost $45 includes 3 meals . Parking at Hyannis school on south side hwy, in Northwest corner. Across hwy north is house is where breakfast is served. Haul to trail start & back to Dicks garage for steak or roast. For more info, contact Dick Peters at 308-458-2370.
JUNE 16, 2012: Rainbow Riders Association Ranch Trail Horse Competition at the Adams County Fairgrounds in Hastings, NE. Start time is 10:00am CT, entry fee $30, with a $500 first place prize, $300 second and $200 third. Also, jackpot barrels $10 with payback for top 6. Contact Lori Wiseman 402-751-2396 or Jenny Korth 402-984-0292 for more info.
JUNE 30-JULY 1, 2012: St Judes Children's Hospital Saddle Up Trail Ride at Peckerneck Trail head (map) by Harlan Lake near Alma, NE. Saturday ride starts at 10:00CT, registration begins at 8:30. A $15 donation will give you a free evening meal with raffle for donated items afterwards. Saturday is an all day ride with lunch on the trail (bring your own sack lunch) and Sunday is a half day ride. Camping is primitive on a large grassy area, for camping overnight before or after the ride. Bring your own electric fence, panels or tie to trailer for containment. No potable water, but water will be hauled in for horses. For history of the trail, click HERE. For more info: ginger1234_2000@yahoo.com or call Connie at 308-223-2907 or 308-320-4908
JULY 7-8, 2012: English lessons, flat or jumping with trainer Melissa Pienett from Omaha, in the North Platte area. Contact Pat VanDyke to reserve spot for group lesson @ $35 or private @ $45.
JULY 22, 2012: Open to the World Horse Show, North Platte, NE
JULY 27-28: Ogallala Roundup Rodeo Royalty Queen Clinic and Pageant. Saturday clinic from 8:00-4:00, includes lunch, cost is $50, Sunday start at 9:00am for horsemanship, lunch, interviews, photogenics, modeling, with winner announced that day. Entry deadline July 13, Queens: 15-19 yrs, Princess: 10-14 yrs. For more info, contact Rochelle Humphrey at ogallalarodeoroyalty@gmail.com Also see Ogallala Roundup Rodeo Royalty on Facebook.
AUGUST 11-12, 2012: English lessons, flat or jumping with trainer Melissa Pienett from Omaha, in the North Platte area. Contact Pat VanDyke to reserve spot for group lesson @ $35 or private @ $45.
AUGUST 12, 2012: Keith County Fair Carriage Driving Show, Ogallala, NE. Registration at 9:00am (MT), show starts 10:00am (MT) at Keith County Fairgrounds. Several classes available, prizes awarded. Cost is $20 per hitch. For more info contact David Baltzell at 308-284-6326 or 308-289-2605.
AUGUST 19, 2012: Heartland Saddle Club fun day at Sutherland Arena. Obstacle practice/games from 2:00-4:00pm CT, trail ride around edge ot town 4:00-6:00pm with a potluck to follow. Port-a-potty provided. Bring your lawn chairs and favorite foods to share, as well as any trail obstacles to challenge the group.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2012: Wellfleet Fall Festival Trail Ride, registration 8:00-9:00am CT, meet at Wellfleet roping arena. Scenic ride from 9:00-11:45 with free BBQ lunch to follow. RSVP by Sept 7 to 308-362-7333 or for more info see www.wellfleetfallfestival.com
SEPTEMBER 16, 2012: Shiny Horse Show at NCTA LTC Arena in Curtis, NE. Registeation at 7:00am (CT), with show at 8:00am. Cost is $40 for the day or $5 per class. Concessions available, ribbons awarded, 4H rulebook will be followed. For more info, contact Joanna Hergenreder (308)367-5291 or (307)220-2183
OCTOBER 14, 2012: Cheyenne County ride will be Sunday Oct 14 at 2 pm (cst). This is a group from Northwest Kansas that does a ride each year second weekend of October to benefit St. Judes. This year, about a 3 hour ride, start from the Dauthit Ranch. Free will donation, meal following the ride. Directions: Dauthit ranch-- take Hwy 34 to Parks, NE. Turn south at Parks, NE and travel south to road W. Go one mile East to Road 15, then North to set of buildings, follow cones through yard to parking area on East side.
OCTOBER 21, 2012: HSC Trail Ride at Wayne and Dona Rundback Ranch, Southeast of N Platte. Ride is to start at 1:00 CT (12:00MT) and will be through canyon pastures, for approximately 3 hours. Dona is planning a soup or stew type meal to follow so anyone who wants to bring any sides/desserts are welcome to do so. Please RSVP to Twila (308) 239-4577 by OCTOBER 19th if you plan to attend, for Dona’s food count and in case of inclement weather. (Postpone date will be Saturday, October 27). Bring your lawn chairs, table service will be provided, water or tea will also be provided or BYOB.
Directions: from I-80 at N Platte, go 6.3 miles south to mile marker 75 on Hwy 83 (to power sub-station), turn East on Brown Road (large sign says Clark Brown's) for 1.25 miles to white archway, continue East into lane. From the South, at intersection of Hwy 23 and Hwy 83, go North 13.2 miles, then East 1.25 miles to white archway, continue East into lane.
OCTOBER 27-28, 2012: NCTA Ranch Horse Team and NCTA Equestrian Team at Curtis, NE present Sherman Tegtmeier, Reining and Horsemanship Clinic. Sherm is a NRHA trainer and renowned Non-pro coach. His clinics not only teach you reining, but he also teaches you horsemanship skills to help make you a better rider no matter how you want to use your horse. Beginner rider or advanced rider, Sherm can help you train your horse more successfully to get more enjoyment from riding and showing. For more info: Joanna Hergenreder (308) 367-5291, (307) 220-2183 or Jan Price (308) 367-5293, or Roy Cole (308) 367-5285.
NOVEMBER 17, 2012: Heartland Saddle Club Annual election of officers meeting, to be held at Denny's Restaurant Meeting Room in Ogallala. Those interested in eating at Denny's prior to the meeting are asked to RSVP so they can decide which meeting room we will need to use. Contact Twila at rtbrown@nebnet.net or phone 308-239-4577 by Friday, November 16th to reserve your spot! The room will be reserved from 12:00MT to 1:00MT for noon meal, with meeting to follow at about 1:00.
DECEMBER 2, 2012: Heartland Saddle Club Ride at the home of Randy and Renee
Weis. Begins at 1:00 P.M. Mountain Time. We will have a short, easy
ride and then have a chili/soup meal afterwards. Renee will make the chili and
soup, just bring something to go with it. Please RSVP to Renee rweis@chase3000.com or 970-520-3679 by
Friday, November 30 so that food can be planned.
2011 Schedule of Area Events
JANUARY 28-30: NCTA Equestrian Team Annual Winter Clinic, NCTA Campus, Curtis, NE Clinician: Melissa Piennett of Omaha. For more information, contact Katy Jones at jones_katy@hotmail.com or 308-367-4595 or 308-367-6533 or 308-367-5293
JANUARY 15: Heartland Saddle Club Holiday Party. Location is at Ole's Steakhouse in Paxton, dutch treat meal at 5:00 MT, followed by optional gift exchange ($20 max).
FEBRUARY 12: ISHA Show--collegiate competition, Curtis, NE Contact: TL Meyer 308-520-1129
FEBRUARY 13: Heartland Saddle Club Annual Meeting/Election of Officers. Meet at Ole's in Paxton for pre-meeting lunch at 12:30 MT, meeting to follow in upstairs meeting room at 1:30.
MARCH 5: Sherman Tegtmeier Reining/Horsemanship Clinic at NCTA Campus, Curtis NE
Contact: T.L. Meyer @ 308-520-1129
MARCH 5: Heartland Saddle Club Sponsored Sherry Jarvis Horse Psychology Clinic. Cost is $56 per person, free will donation for lunch, 10:00am-4:00pm CT at Linda Johnson Arena near North Platte. $25 deposit required, limited to first 25 people. Contact: Kerri Kelsey at (308)-660-3002 or furryfriendshelter@yahoo.com for more info
MARCH 5: Ranch horse competition at Steerhead Arena near Hershey. Contact Bryan Lee, 308-530-3760
MARCH 11,12,& 13: Nebraska Horse Expo, Lincoln, NE
MARCH 20: Heartland Saddle Club Fun Day/Meeting at Steerhead Arena. Cost is $5 per horse, fun and games start at 2:00 CT with potluck and brief business meeting to follow.
MARCH 19-20: Matt McLaughlin Dressage Clinic, NCTA at Curtis, Contact Jessica Koelsch: 402-613-0406
MARCH 27: Gotta Ride trail ride near Stratton. Start time is 2:00CT, meet at Petersen feedlot (2.5 miles west of Stratton) on the North side of Hwy 34, or if coming from Benkelman, 2 miles east of Central Time line. In case of inclement weather, check back here for postponement or contact Joni Petersen at 308-276-2236. CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER!!
APRIL 2-3 Jeannie Mueller Barrel Clinic, NCTA at Curtis, Contact Jeannie Mueller 719-343-5324
APRIL 9: Ranch Horse Competition at Steerhead Arena near Hershey. Contact Bryan Lee, 308-530-3760
APRIL 9-10: Ricky Quinn Horsemanship Clinic, NCTA at Curtis, Contact Sondie Smith: 308-472-5066 or 308-991-3174
APRIL 23: Shaggy Horse Show at Curtis, open to the world. Contact: TL Meyer 308-520-1129
APRIL 30:Heartland Saddle Club Trail Ride at Spring Park, north side of Lake McConaughy. Start time is 1:00MT, short meeting/sandwich stop at Otter Creek Lodge to follow. Nebraska Park Sticker is required. Please RSVP by APRIL 29 in case of bad weather and for cafe head count. Please email Twila Brown 308-239-4577 or Sue McCready 308-530-3967
APRIL 30: CANCELLED St Judes benefit trailride near Gothenburg, sponsored by the Gothenburg Roping Club to benefit St Judes Hospital. Meet at 2:00pm CT at the KOA campground south of I-80 at Gothenburg to trailer out to ride site. Pulled pork sandwich supper to follow furnished by Naked Pig BBQ for free will donation to St Judes at approximately 5:30, bring your own lawn chair. RSVP by April 27 requested to plan for meal or in case of postponement. Contact Lawrence at lfwendelin@yahoo.com or phone: 308-529-7578 to reserve your spot.
APRIL 30-MAY 1:Kevin Meyer Clinic Basic Horsemanship, Problem solving. Cost is $100 each day, open to 10 riders each day. Entries must be confirmed with payment by April 1st. Contact: Angie Motsinger: 308-530-1992
MAY 13-15: Sandhills Hunter/Jumper Assoc Spring Clinic: Martha Deeds: Hunter/Jumper/Dressage. Contact: 308-870-3050
MAY 21: Trail Ride at Julesburg, CO to benefit 2011 National Pony Express Convention. Meet at Railroad Park in Julesburg (Hwy 138 and Main Street). Regitration at 8:00-8:30, ride at 9:30 through Carlson Ranch, dinner, afternoon ride to circle back to trailers by 3:30. Cost of ride is $25/adult, $15/youth, $10 non-riders lunch only. Contact: Cheryl Nein: 970-463-5739, Linda Dolezal 970-474-2675, or Gaylene Boman 970-466-0357
MAY 21: THIS RIDE HAS BEEN CANCELLED Buzzard's Roost Trail Ride, Eddyville, NE. Cost is $15, Meet at 10:00am at the Eddyville Rodeo Arena, be ready to ride by 10:30, sack lunch, camping available, coffee and donuts before the ride, bbq to follow. NO WAGONS/HAYRACKS AVAILABLE THIS YEAR. For more info, contact: Roy Gehrt at 308-858-4676
MAY 22: HSC Trail Ride at Spicer Ranch, Enders. Ride from 1:45-4:30, meal to follow with meat provided by Spicer's, bring a salad or dessert, beverage and your lawn chair. For more info, contact Susan Spicer at 308-882-4023 or email teeth28@gmail.com
Free will donation to be taken for Perkins County Animal Shelter.
PLEASE RSVP BY MAY 18 FOR FOOD COUNT OR POSSIBLE WEATHER CANCELLATION
Sue McCready,
Twila Brown
MAY 27-30: Memorial Day Weekend Trailride, Lexington. For more info, contact Dusty Barner at 308-530-0048 or click Here
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JUNE 4: Off and Running Trail Ride near Calamus Reservoir by Burwell, cost is $15 and includes lunch. Half day rides @ approximately 3-4 hours or all day ride possible. Morning registartion 8:30am, ride at 9:00, lunch and afternoon registration at noon, ride at 1:00pm. Contact Amy Hughes at 308-346-4200 or 402-432-1818 for more information.
JUNE 4: Blue Horizons Inc Benefit Trail Ride, 10 mile ride at East Tamarack State Wildlife Area, Crook, Colorado. Registration at 8:30am MT, lunch and prizes at 2:00. Bring snacks, $35 minimum. Proceeds to Hooves on the Horizon, a therapeutic riding program for children with disabilities. Start location is 1/2 mile north of exit 149 off I-76 at Crook, CO.
For more info contact Sandy at 970-842-4434.
JUNE 4-5: Our Heritage Guest Ranch near Crawford Nebraska, ACTHA Competitive Trail Challenge. Contact: Jean Norman at 308-665-2810
JUNE 11: Christian Cowboy Ministries Benefit Trail Ride starting at 1:30 MT, 2 miles east of Benkelman. Ride will be followed by dinner (free will offering), cowboy poetry, and music show at the 4H building at Benkelman fairgrounds. All proceeds from free will donations to benefit the Christian Cowboy Ministries Youth program. For more info, contact Joni Petersen at 308-276-2236 or email jsp1001@hotmil.com
JUNE 26: Heartland Saddle Club Paxton Trail Ride, 8:30am MT to saddle up and ready to ride by 9:00. Start location is approximately one and a half miles east of Paxton on Hwy 30 at Perlinger Farm (located between mile marker 147 and 148 on the north side of the road). Ride until around noon, then Dutch treat dinner at Ole's in Paxton with a short HSC club meeting to follow. Please RSVP by Saturday, June 25th to Twila Brown
JULY 2-3: Ride the Ridge Trail Ride near Crawford. Saturday ride starts at 8:00am at Belmont and follows the historic Sidney-Deadwood stage coach trail down Breakneck Hill to Fort Robinson. Sunday ride starts at Fort Rob at 7:00am and winds through McKenzie Park on the way to Crawford for a free breakfast, then back to Fort Rob. For more info call 308-667-2754 or email oxyokeranch@yahoo.com
JULY 8-10: Sandhills Hunter/Jumper Assoc clinic with Melissa Piennett
JULY 9-10: American Quarter Horse Association of Nebraska sponsored trail ride near Cairo, NE. Entry deadline July 1, registration @ 8:00am on Saturday. Cost is $25 per person or $15 for non-riders meals only. For more info, contact: Carman Lewis at 308-687-6233 or email aklew@msn.com or Don Nealon at 308-687-6485 or 308-380-4678
JULY 16-17: Rundback Fun Day and Overnight Campout
JULY 23: ACTHA Competitive Trail Challenge at Flying Bee Ranch near Bayard. Check out the details HERE
AUGUST 7: Open to the World Horse Show, 8:00 am start time at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds in North Platte. New this year, this will be a 'Series' show along with the Velvet Spurs Horse Show on September 25, points from both shows will be totaled to determine high point contestant in each age group. Impressive awards. Contact: 308-368-4848, 308-530-0068, 308-530-1992
AUGUST 21: Heartland Saddle Club ride at Sutherland, ride at 3:00CT, followed by potluck and games. RSVP by Friday, August 19 to Twila Brown
AUGUST 27: Nebraska Quarter Horse Classic Sale, Ogallala, NE. Preview at 9:00am MT, sale at 1:30pm, MT. Contact Jana Jensen @ 308-588-6243 or 308-458-9865, Jecca Ostrander @ 308-282-0496 or 308-360-0394. View last year's catalog HERE
AUGUST 28: Gotta Ride trail ride on the James Dailey Ranch, north of Stratton. Start time is 2:30CT, ride is approximately 2 hours, followed by a potluck and time to visit!! Bring your favorite covered dish and lawn chair, table service provided. For more info or directions, contact Joni Petersen at 303-905-4642 or 308-276-2236.
SEPTEMBER 3-4: NHA sponsored club trail ride at the Big Oak Canyon Inn, the Inn has been reserved for both nights, contact Bonnie Ehlers.
SEPTEMBER 17: Shiny Horse Show at Curtis, open to the world. Contact: T.L. Meyer 308-520-1129
SEPTEMBER 24-25: Niobrara River Ranch ACTHA Competitive Trail Challenge near Valentine, Ne. Trail competition to be held on Saturady, followed by barn dance and free trail ride on Sunday with trail obstacle practice/visitation with judges from the competition. Cabins and stalls available, as well as river tubing for non-riders. For more info 308-520-0240 or see www.actha.us
SEPTEMBER 25: Velvet Spurs open horse show, Wild West Arena, N Platte. For more info: 308-368-4848, 308-530-0068, or 308-530-1992
OCTOBER 8: Heartland Saddle Club, ACTHA Competitive Trail Challenge at Eagle Canyon Hideaway on the south shores of Lake McConaughy near Ogallala. Six miles of trail with six judged obstacles, great prizes, fun for all. Cabins and stalls available. For more info: www.actha.us or phone Sue McCready at 308-530 3967
OCTOBER 9: Heartland Saddle Club free trail ride at Spring Park, north shores of Lake McConaughy. Ride is open to all ACTHA competitors and HSC members. Lunch furnished following ride for a small fee.
OCTOBER 7, 8, 9: Les Vogt Performance Horse Clinic, NCTA at Curtis.
Contact Roy Cole: 308-367-6313
OCTOBER 23: Heartland Saddle Club ride at Spring Park, north side of Lake McConaughy. Park sticker is required. Ride start time is 1:00MT, with a short HSC meeting to follow at 4:00. Potluck supper with Sloppy Joes provided, bring a dessert or salad. Please RSVP by October 21 to Twila
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OCTOBER 30: Sherman Tegtmeier Clinic, NCTA at Curtis. Contact Roy Cole: 308-367-6313
NOVEMBER 12: Heartland Saddle Club Annual Elections Meeting at Ole's in Paxton. Supper at 5:30MT with meeting to follow at 6:30MT.
DECEMBER 4: Proper Saddle fit demonstration at NCTA indoor arena at Curtis, starting at 1:00CT (12:00MT). Featured speakers will include veterinarian Dr Caitlin Daro with thermal imaging to detect hot spots of pressure, and saddle maker Dallas Shearer to explain what to look for in fitting your saddle to your horse. This event is being sponsored by the NCTA Horse Show team, along with the Heartland Saddle Club and there is no fee to attend. Bring your horse/saddle for evaluation of saddle fit. A limited amount of riding at the indoor arena will follow, with free will donations going to the NCTA Horse Show Team.
DECEMBER 11: Holiday Horse Parade at Stratton, NE, beginning at 2:30 CT. Hayrack available, meet at Grandview Center parking lot at 2:15, or decorate and bring your own horse to ride along spreading holiday song and cheer. Riders meet at the North end of Bailey Street at 2:15. Trailer parking available in the field Northeast of the end of the street. Contact Joni for more information.
2010 Schedule of Area Events
JANUARY 10: NHA Business meeting room at the fire station on South Jeffers at 3:00pm. Business to discuss: review and vote on suggested bylaws, elect officers, discuss horse show, clinic and out of town trail ride.
FEBRUARY 7: NHA monthly meeting at the fire station on South Jeffers at 3:00 pm.
FEBRUARY 19, 20, & 21: Ricky Quinn Clinic at NCTA in Curtis. Focus will be on Horsemanship in the morning and Ranch Roping in the afternoon. For more info, contact Sondie Smith at signs@atcjet.net
MARCH 12, 13, & 14 : 10th Annual Nebraska Horse Expo 2010 @ Lancaster Event Center, Lincoln, NE
April 11: Craig and Diana will host a trail ride at Craig's ranch for the next meeting at 1:00. In case of inclement weather, we will have our meeting there, in the barn. Directions: go north on Hwy 83 across the river bridge to Hall School Road (1st road east), go 7/10 of a mile east to Eshleman Road, turn north for 1 mile, it's the second house on the east side of the road. Kerri plans to bring iced tea, Bonnie plans to bring pot and coffee.
APRIL 17: Shaggy Horse Show @ NCTA at Curtis
APRIL 24: NHA sponsored Sherm Tetgtmeier Horse Clinic at Steerhead Arena west of North Platte. Cost for members for a 2.5 hour session will be $50 or $85 for 2 sessions. Cost for non-members is $60 per session. Deadline for member registration and to pay is February 1st.
Lunch will be available at Steerhead Arena. There is room still available for a few semi-private openings.
MAY 8-9:Horse Show Clinic at Steerhead Arena, featuring Les Zadina of Ogallala. It is for beginners to advanced, youth to adult, anyone wanting to improve their training and exhibiting skills. For more information contact Jenny Hutchison @ 308-534-0996
MAY 9: Organizational Trail Ride for the Heartland Saddle Club at Rod andTwila Brown's in Paxton. POSTPONED UNTIL MAY 23 DUE TO WEATHER.
MAY 14-16 Sandhills Hunter/Jumper Spring Clinic held at NCTA indoor arena with Martha Deeds as clinician
MAY 22:Trailride at Julesburg to benefit Pony Express 150 year national celebration BBQ. Registration is at 8:00-8:30, noon meal served, with afternoon ride to follow until approx 3:30. Cost is $25/Adults and $15/Youth and 4H clubs, meal without ride is $10. For more info, contact: Cheryl Nein @ dnein@pctelcom.coop or Linda Dolezol @ 970-474-2675 or 970-474-2294.
MAY 23: Organizational Trail Ride for the Heartland Saddle Club at Rod and Twila Brown's at Paxton. This adult ride will begin at 3:00MT with a potluck supper to follow. Sloppy Joes. buns, table service and tea furnished, please bring a dessert or salad and your lawn chairs!! Directions: from Highway 30 on east edge of Paxton, take first paved street north (Sarben Road) for 2 miles until the road curves east, follow lane north. Please RSVP by May 21st so we can plan for food. Phone 308-239-4577 or 289-4956
JUNE 5-6: Sherry Jarvis--Heart in your hand Horsemanship Clinic in Holyoke,CO from 8:00-4:00 with a 1 hour lunch. Learn how to be a sensitive and confident leader so your horse is more willing. 4H clinic on Sat ($30/person), clinic for anyone on Sunday ($150/person) auditors $35/person. Contact Renee Weis at rweis@chase3000.com or phone 970-854-3319
JUNE 6: Velvet Spurs Horse Show in N Platte
JUNE 12: Heartland Saddle Club 'day camp' located at Spring Park on the North side of Lake McConaughy. Free will donation taken for dinner and supper which will be provided along with iced tea/water. Come for all day or just part. First ride along the lake @ 10:00am (mountain time), lunch at 1:00, then @2:00-4:00 is time for fun and fellowship, play games, ride on your own, nap time??, with another group ride at 4:00 and BBQ supper to follow. Bring your favorite outdoor games and lawn chairs to enjoy the lake, park sticker required and no alcohol allowed on NE State Land. Directions: from junction of Hwy 92 and Hwy 61 (just north of Kingsley Dam) go west on Hwy 92 approximately 10 miles to Spring Park Public Access #9, turn south, cross tracks and follow road south to Spring Park. Guests welcome. Please RSVP by June 10th so we can plan for food: Bill Timmons 308-520-3566 or email Twila Brown @ rtbrown@nebnet.net Overnight camping allowed if you bring your own horse panels, for a $7.00 camp fee.
JUNE 19-20:
JUNE 19:Hyannis Windmill Day Country Trail Ride near Hyannis, NE, meet at Hyannis fairgrounds, breakfast served at 8:00am. Contact Dick Peters for more info @ 308-458-2370
JUNE 26: Pleasant Valley Wranglers 4H Horse Show, Lincoln County Fairgrounds, North Platte. For more information, contact Penny Miller @ 308-520-1270 or Shana Simpson @ 308-530-9411
JULY 9-11: Sandhills Hunter/Jumper Schooling Show at NCTA in Curtis. For more info, contact Erin Aten @ erinleigh86@gpcom.net
JULY 10-11:Ranch Horse Versatility Event @ Pawnee Springs Ranch in Maxwell. There will be a clinic and schooling competition. Clinicians will be Jay and Gena Henson from Hugoton, KS. For more information, contact Greg Eshleman @ 308-520-9143 or Steve Boeshart @ 308-530-2369
JULY 11: Heartland Saddle Club 'day camp' ride at Lake McConaughy. Meat, drinks and table service provided, bring a salad or dessert. Start time 10:00 MT, see driving directions above on June 12th. Please RSVP by July 10th ot Sue McCready @ johnandsuemccready@yahoo.com or Twila Brown @ rtbrown@nebnet.net
JULY 18: NHA Open to the World Horse Show @ Lincoln County Fairgrounds
JULY 25: ACTHA Competitive Trail Challenge at Flying Bee Ranch, Bayard NE. For more info, contact Louise Kinnaman @ flyingbee_ranch@yahoo.com or phone (308)783-2885. Also see their website: www.flyingbee-ranch.com
AUGUST 1: Fun day at Wayne and Dona Rundback's south of N Platte. Agenda: 1:00-3:00 Practice Trail Obstacles, 3:00-5:00 Trail Ride Canyons, 5:00-6:00 potluck supper with Sloppy Joes and tables service provided for a free will donation, bring a salad or dessert, 6:00---fun games in the arena. Bring your lawn chairs and your appetite!!
Directions: from I-80 at N Platte, go 6.3 miles south to mile marker 75 on Hwy 83 (to power sub-station), turn east on Brown Road (large sign says Clark Brown's) for 1.25 miles to white archway, continue east into lane.
AUGUST 5-8: Nebraska Horse Association ride at Turkey Creek in Newcastle, NE. Contact Bonnie Ehlers for more info @ 308-532-5846
AUGUST 14: ACTHA Competutive Trail Challenge at Our Heritage Guest Ranch near Crawford, NE. For more information contact Jean Norman at 308-665-2810 or email mjnorman@bbcwb.net or click here for ACTHA info.
AUGUST 29: HSC trail obstacle practice and fun day hosted by Angie Worth and Becky Wise. Agenda (CT): 2:00-3:00 saddle up and warm up, 3:00-5:00 obstacle practice. 5:00-6:00 potluck supper, bring a salad or dessert to go with beef sandwich ($2.00 donation), table service, ice tea or water provided. Then following meal, games in the arena at 6:00. These obstacles will be judged for practice by the volunteer judges for the upcoming ACTHA Competitive Trail Challenge, for scores on both horses and riders, but is just for fun so there is no charge. RSVP to Sue 308-530-3967 or johnandsuemccready@yahoo.com or Twila @ 308-289-4956 or rtbrown@nebnet.net please RSVP by AUGUST 26 if you will be attending. Don't forget your lawn chairs!!
Directions to Becky's: from stoplight by Menard's in N Platte, south on Hwy 83 for 12.7 miles, arena on the west side of road, parking in pasture to the north. If coming from the south, from intersection of Hwy 23/83, go north 5.1 miles.
AUGUST 27-29: Petersburg Fire Department 2nd annual trail ride, includes several rides, breakfast lunch, supper and entertainment. Register by August 14th. For more info contact Tina at tkhenski2002@yahoo.com or 402-386-5327.
AUGUST 28-29: 6th annual AQHA trail ride at Wells Ranch, Elba, NE. Start time is 9:00am Saturday, restrictions: no dogs, no stallions. For more info and to register, contact Carmen Lewis @ 308-687-6233 or email: aklew@msn.com Entry deadline is August 15, cost is $25 per person for first 30 riders, $15 for meals only.
SEPTEMBER 10-12: Les Vogt working Cowhorse Clinic at Curtis For more information contact Judy Bowmaster-Cole @308-367-5282 or email jbowmaster1@unl.edu or Jan Price @ 308-367-5293
SEPTEMBER 18: Heartland Saddle Club Competitive Trail Challenge located near Paxton, NE. This 6-8 mile competition will contain obstacles for which both rider and horse will be judged and prizes awarded. More information may be found at www.actha.us or contact CTC Committee Chairman: Sue McCready @ 308-530-3967 or email johnandsuemccready@yahoo.com
SEPTEMBER 19: Heartland Saddle Club Spring Park Trail Ride at Lake McConaughy. This ride is open to CTC competitors, judges, helpers and club members only. Cowboy Church service at 10:00 MT, Trail Ride at 11:00 MT, and Hamburger plate lunch for $5 at 1:00. Don't forget park sticker and lawn chairs, no alcohol allowed.
SEPTEMBER 19: Eddyville 'Buzzard's Roost' Trail ride. Meet at Eddyville Rodeo Arena at 9:00 CT, trailer to ride location, ride starts at 9:30 sharp. Ride the canyons, sack lunch at noon, ride until approximately 4:00. BBQ supper to follow, cost for ride is $15. Contact Roy Gehrt at gehrt.roy@gmail.com for more info or call 308-858-4900
SEPTEMBER 24-26: Grand Duke Alexis Rendezvous located between Hayes Center and Maywood. Activities include Indian tribal dances, living historian presentations, black powder shoots, knife throwing, craft demonstrations, trail rides and more. Trail ride times on Saturday are 9:00 CT and 1:00 CT (approx 2 hr rides) and at 9:00 CT on Sunday. Concessions available on Saturday and Sunday. For more information, visit www.granddukealexis.com or phone Jan Singleton @ 308-286-3676 or Doris Vlasin @ 308-286-3463.
SEPTEMBER 26: Reining Clinic featuring Kevin Meyer beginning at 8:00am CT at Steerhead Arena near Hershey. Learn correct circles, stops with slides, spins, correct lead changes. Cost is $160.00 for participants and due by Sept 18th or $15 for auditors, with breakfast and lunch served, door prizes throughout the day. Contact Jen Hutchinson 308-325-5199 or Angie Motsinger 308-530-1992 for more information.
OCTOBER 2: Flying Bee Ranch near Bayard (Chimney Rock area) Trail ride and Clinic with farrier and trainer, Clinton Sterkel from Bridgeport. He will be covering proper negotiations of trail obstacles (such as those on the ACTHA list) and how to train your horse to do them. Agenda includes: Check in 9:30, Clinic 10:00-11:00, 11:00-12:30 obstacle practice and critique, 12:30-1:30 lunch, 1:30-3:30 trailride. Cost is $35 for riding adults, $25 for riding youth (7-15), $15 audit clinic with no horse (does not include trail ride), lunch: $6 for chili and trimmings, dessert, and drink. For more info, contact: Louise Kinneman 308-783-2885 or flyingbee_ranch@yahoo.com or see www.flyingbee-ranch.com
OCTOBER 9-10: Nebraska 4H Foundation Trail Ride Benefit at Halsey, guided ride through Nebraska National Forrest. Meals, activities and entertainment at Nebraska State 4H Camp. Saturday night steak fry and charity auction with proceeds to State 4H Foundation. Registration and payment must be postmarked by Sept 24, for discounted registration fee of $50. Registration after Sept 24 are $65 and subject to available openings. For more info, 308-858-4900 or 4hfoundation@unl.edu or register online at www.ne4hfoundation.org
OCTOBER 16: Heartland Saddle Club meeting at Butch's restaurant/bar in Hershey. Dutch treat (optional) supper at 6:00 CT, business meeting to follow at 7:00 CT. Please RSVP by Friday, October 15th if you plan to attend the meal, to Sue @ 308-530-3967
OCTOBER 23: Sherman Tegtmeier Horsemanship/Reining Clinic. This clinic is being hosted by the NCTA Equestrian Team at the Livestock Teaching Center (LTC) in Curtis, NE. All levels are welcome, but each session is limited to 4 participants/session at $50/person/session. Flyers/registration forms are available at the plainbaymare website: http://sites.google.com/site/plainbaymare/home or email plainbaymare@gmail.com Registrations need to be received by Tuesday,OCTOBER 19.
OCTOBER 24: Heartland Saddle Club Trail Ride sponsored by Lawrence Wendelin, near Gothenburg. Meet at KOA gas station on I80 at 1:30 CT to trailer out together to ride site. This is a family ride and open to HSC guests, with an RSVP by October 22nd (in case of bad weather). Dutch treat supper to follow at Walkers Steakhouse. For further info, phone Lawrence at 308-529-7578 or Twila @ 308-289-4956 or Sue @ 308-530-3967
NOVEMBER 7: Nebraska Horse Association Meeting, 3:00pm at Jeffers Street Firehall upstairs meeting room. Contact Bonnie Ehlers for more info @ buznbonnie2@internet-usa.net
NOVEMBER 14: Heartland Saddle Club Meeting at Rod and Twila Brown's north of Paxton. Meeting at 1:00MT, with a 2:00MT guest speaker. Saddlemaker Dennis Rose of Rose Saddlery at Arthur will discuss saddle basics. Members are asked to bring their horses and/or saddles if they have any saddle fit questions or issues that he may be able to help them with. Please RSVP to Twila at 308-289-4956 or Sue at 308-530-3967 by August 13th so we know who to contact in case of cancellation due to weather.
DECEMBER 4: NCTA Fun Day hosted by the Equestrian Team, Curtis, NE. More info posted later or contact plainbaymare@gmail.com
DECEMBER 12: Heartland Saddle Club meeting at Perkins County Fairgrounds in Grant. Meeting at 1:00 MT, with Veterinary talk to follow with the topic being Winter care of your horse, given by Shannon Jensen.
2009 Schedule
of Events
MAY 1: Sherry Jarvis free
horsemanship demonstration @ Lincoln County Fairgrounds, North Platte, at
MAY 2: Sutherland Pool Benefit Trailride/historical
tour of the old Pony Express Dorsey Station, and convergence of the
MAY 3: Natural Horsemanship
Clinic with Sherry Jarvis @ Lincoln Co Fairgrounds, North Platte. Learn
how to be a sensitive and confident leader for your horse so he is more willing
to perform. Discover ways to keep your horse’s attention, help him be calm and
brave, teach him new things and become part of you with effective
communication, which leads to even better performance. Free demo Friday May 1st
@
MAY 3: Annual Country Classic
Spring Catalog Horse
MAY 3:NHA Monthly meeting,
MAY ? Cottonwood Canyon Trailride south of Maxwell—POSTPONED UNTIL AFTER
MAY 17: Eddyville Trail Ride meet
at the Eddyville rodeo grounds
MAY 15,16,17: Sandhill Hunter Jumper Spring Clinic @ Curtis, clinician Charles Throckmorton of Fort Collins, CO. For more info, contact Erin Leigh Aten @ erinleigh86@gpcom.net or phone 308-870-3050
MAY 23: NHA @Lincoln County Fairgrounds 10:00 am --Saddle maker Jake VanHorn of Ogallala, demo of proper saddle fit-followed by a trailride through river ground at Scout’s Rest Ranch and edge of town. Bring a sack lunch.
MAY 24: Horse show @ Mary Dailey's. For more information, contact Mary Dailey 308-520-3760 or Mike Cruse 308-520-0071.
JUNE 5/6: NHA Overnight
trailride/campfire cookout under the stars in the sandhills north of
JUNE 7: Velvet Spurs Open Horse Show @ Buffalo Bill Wild West Arena in North Platte. Office open @ 7:30am, show @ 8:30am. For more info or to pre-enter, call 308-963-4259
JUNE 11: Pony Express Ride
through our area. Contact: Mary Cone 284-4183
JUNE 18-26: Morman Trail Wagon Train
passes through our area. Anyone interested in riding along for the day can find
more information at www.vanfleetwagontrain.com
JUNE 20: Nebraskaland Days Parade
JUNE 21: Horse show @ Dailey and Son Equine Center (8461 East Shack Road), North Platte, NE.
Show proceeds to benefit North Platte 4-H scholarship funds. For more information, contact Mary Dailey 308-520-3760 or Mike Cruse 308-520-0071.
JUNE 23: Wild Horse Ministries featuring Paul Daily Horse Training @ Buffalo Bill Arena in N Platte, from 6:00-8:00 pm. Come and witness his attempt to train an unbroke horse as he ministers the 'round pen lessons of life'. Horse training with God, based on trust, faith, obedience and love. Cost is free will donation, tax deductible. For more info, contact Gina Farley 308-534-6398.
JUNE 28-JULY 3 Midwest Wagon Train: McCook to Sutherland Trip. Ride along any or all days, for free, meals available for minimal cost. Contact Dutch Hughes @ 308-340-7266 for more info
JULY 19: NHA meeting at Bob & Colleen Majors Ranch, 3151 west State Farm Rd. North Platte. (308 534-9716) (308 530- 5195) Trail Ride 9:30 AM pasture ride till noon. Bring covered dish, ( Pot Luck). Meeting after Lunch. Problem Horse work shop after in afternoon.
AUGUST 1: Ranch Horse Show, 7:30am, Lincoln County Fairgrounds, North Platte
AUGUST 2: AQHA Ranch Horse Versatility Show, 7:30am, Lincoln County Fairgrounds, North Platte------Open 2 man sorting following AQHA event sponsored by Lincoln County Sherriff's Posse 308-530-6805 or 308-883-0949
AUGUST 9: NHA Open to the World Horse Show: For more information phone 308-532-5846 or email: hbe5846@internet-usa.net.
AUGUST 16: NHA Meeting at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds @ 2:00 with fun horseback games or activities to follow
AUGUST 21, 22, 23: NHA Niobrara 3 day Trail Ride @ Niobrara River Ranch near Valentine. Activities include trail riding along the beautiful Niobrara River, tubing the river, and relaxing around the campfire. Lodging this year will be in the very modern Pine Cabin For more information or to reserve a spot, contact Bonnie @ 308-532-5846.
AUGUST 29: Nebraska Quarter Horse Classic Sale. Preview@ 9:00am MT, Sale @ 1:00pm MT-- Keith County Fairgrounds in Ogallala. For catalog phone 308-588-6243 or visit www.boxoquarterhorses.com
SEPTEMBER 12: Trail Ride @ Dona Rundbacks' starting at 9:00am-11:30am, followed by trip to Wellfleet for free BBQ dinner then Parade @2:00 for those interested, with many other activites to follow (see below). Directions to Dona's---From I-80 (N PLatte) go south on Hwy 83 for 6.3 miles to mile marker #75 (at power substation), turn left (east) for 1.5 miles on Brown Road, to sharp turn, lane is on turn. This ride is not a beginners ride, it will be in the canyons.
SEPTEMBER 12: Wellfleet Fall Festival. Activities include horse races down main street, team sorting, stock dog classic, parade and much more. Visit www.wellfleetfallfestival.com
SEPTEMBER 19: Horse show @ Curtis. Start time is 8:00am, for more info, contact Judy Bowmaster-cole at jbowmaster1@unl.edu
SEPTEMBER 20: Pony Express 4-H Show and Fun Day Benefit for the Tim and Becky Gibbons Family, Registration @ 11:00, show @ noon, classes include: potato race, flag race, stick horse barrels, barrels, poles, keyhole race, egg & spoon. Cost is $5/class or $30/all day or $50/ immediate family. Concessions available and carriage rides from 2:00-4:00. For more info contact:Joe Keiser @ 308-529-0220
SEPTEMBER 20: 28th Annual Eddyville 'Ride the Roost' Trailride starting @ Eddyville Rodeo Grounds. Ride, sack lunch, barbeque after the ride. Hay racks available for those without 4 legged transportation. Cost is $15 per adult, special price for children under 12. Contact Roy Gehrt 308-858-4676 or Barb Burr 308-858-4601 for more info.
SEPTEMBER 25-27: Grand Duke Alexis Rendezvous @ Hayes Center. Festivities include historical presentations, mountain man games, trail rides, monument tours, and tribal dance performance. For more info, see www.granddukealexis.com or contact:
OCTOBER 4: Buz and Bonnie Ehlers are planning a
trail ride for NHA members and guests
The ride will begin at 1:30. The starting point will be 8 miles North of the Logan County Fairgrounds. There are a set of corrals on the East side of hiway 83 at that point. We will leave our vehicles there and ride from that point The ride is about 10 miles long and will take approximately 4 hours. We will be riding through the Wells and Milldale ranches. At one point we will be on Sanctions Bluff, which is the highest point in Logan County…so bring your binoculars.
The ride will end at Milldale Ranch Headquarters. At that point we will shuttle people back to the starting point to pick up their trailers. We will end the day with a meal of sloppy joes, cowboy beans, chips and drink. The Milldale Ranch cook will be treating us to desert. We will need a head count in advance, PLEASE RSVP BY SEPT 27th SO WE CAN PLAN FOR FOOD!!! CALL BONNIE @ 532-5846.
OCTOBER 11-Paxton Trailride @ Keystone Ranch. POSTPONED DUE TO WINTER STORM Start time is 9:30 MT to saddle up and be ready to ride by 10:00 MT. Morning ride will include the rough hills south of Keystone and the afternoon ride will likely include the area around Lake Ogallala. Cost is $5 per person and includes noon lunch. Bring your own snacks, cameras, etc for the ride. An RSVP is required so we can plan for food, by October 8th, To reserve your place or in case of inclement weather, please phone Twila @ 308-239-4577 or 308-289-4956. Directions to Keystone Ranch: From Highway 30 at Roscoe, stay on Highway 30 to the west edge of town, turn North at the Keystone Road sign, stay on paved road, continue north for 5.4 miles, slowing for steep curve and canal crossing, turn is directly north of canal on east side of road. Follow signs to parking area. Lunch will be served at parking area so bring your lawn chairs!!
OCTOBER 18: Paxton Trail Ride, Start time is 12:30MT to get saddled up and ready to ride
by 1:00MT. Rather than putting together a meal, we will be
just riding the afternoon. Our starting place will be where Bill Timmons
now lives, and he would be glad to provide his place for snacks and beverages
to follow the ride, if everyone wants bring snacks to share.
Directions to the starting place are: Go north off
Highway 30 as it passes through Paxton, on main street (flashing light) and
stay on the paved road going north for about 2 miles. The paved road
crosses the NPPD canal, start slowing down as you cross it, the turn to the
west (left) is the next road you come to about 1/4 mile further. The sign says
Road East 120. Follow this road for approximately 4 miles. On the third
curve (you will be going west) is where Bill lives. There is a cornfield
that has been partly picked on the north side of the road, and there is
room to park along the west and south edges of it.
This start location has been used in the past on several rides, but we will be riding a different route this time, down near the river and possibly up in the hills to the west of Bill's. There is no RSVP and no charge since we're not doing a meal, so come join us!!! For more info, contact Twila @ 308-239-4577
OCTOBER 24: NCTA Reining and Performance Horse Clinic featuring Sherman Tegtmeier., @ Curtis NCTA Campus, LTC indoor arena. Barrel racers, ranchers, 4Her's, ropers, everyone welcome. Improve your horse's handle and your horsemanship skills. Registration due by October 21, 2009. For more info contact Jan Price @ 308-367-5203
NOVEMBER 7-8: Matt McLaughlin Dressage Clinic @ NCTA in Curtis. For More info contact Liz Sorensen at lizsorensen2240@aol.com
DECEMBER 6:NHA meeting at the firehall @ 3:00pm to discuss list of names of those interested in running for office, next year's horse show and upcoming rides and events. Meeting Cancelled at this time.
DECEMBER 26: Last day to RSVP for Christmas party. Call Cele @ 308-386-4848
