Events Calendar

Horse and dog events to check out on the West Coast!

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2012 EVENTS CALENDAR

JAN-FEB 2012

Feb 2-4. Pomona, CA. The all-new Horse Expo Pomona. Richard and Sarah Winters, Charles Wilhelm, Pat and Linda Parelli, Eitan Beth-Halachmy and more will be there. www.horseexpoevents.com.

Feb 4-5. Chico, CA. Trainer Mike Grider’s clinic, Baby Steps. Will help provide the right foundation for your colt. $200 per participant. Auditors are $20 if pre-registered or $25 on clinic day. At Horse Run Equestrian Center, 89 Horse Run Lane. Phone 530.519.1304.

Feb 5-6. San Luis Obispo, CA. Jec Ballou clinic, focusing on Western Dressage, rider position intensives, and gymnastic cross-training. Contact Shelley at shelleycandelario@yahoo.com; visit www.jecballou.com.

Feb 11. Cottonwood, CA. NSBRA Barrel Race. Sign up and time only at 10:00 am, race at noon. $35 entry fee. Poles run after race. Subject to weather. Cottonwood Creek Equestrian Center. www.cottonwoodcreekequestrian.com.

Feb 15. Cottonwood, CA. NSBRA Barrel Race. Sign up and time only at 5:30 pm, race at 7:00 pm. $35 entry fee. Poles run after race. Subject to weather. Cottonwood Creek Equestrian Center. www.cottonwoodcreekequestrian.com.

Feb 18-20. Red Bluff, CA. How to Start Your Colt, a 3-day colt-starting hands-on clinic by trainer Mike Grider. He will assist you in starting your own colt—or borrow one of theirs. $400 per participant, including stall for the weekend. Auditors are $20 if pre-registered. At Reynolds Ranch Arena. Phone 530.519.1304.

Feb 18. Cottonwood, CA. Law Dawgs & Pistoleros of the Olde West. Tactical training session. Cottonwood Creek Equestrian Center. For information call 530.526.0590. www.cottonwoodcreekequestrian.com.

Feb 25. Castro Valley, CA. Charles Wilhelm’s Responsive Riding clinic. www.charleswilhelm.com.

MAR-APR 2012

Mar 3-8. Belize. Caribbean Cruise and Trail Ride with Best of America by Horseback. www.bestofamericabyhorseback.com.

Mar 3. Cottonwood, CA. NSBRA Barrel Race. Sign up and time only at 10:00 am, race at noon. $35 entry fee. Poles run after race. Subject to weather. Cottonwood Creek Equestrian Center. www.cottonwoodcreekequestrian.com.

Mar 9-11. Murfreesborough, TN. Road to the Horse. Six clinicians demonstrate their horse-training skills, using natural horsemanship techniques. Team USA is Craig Cameron and Pat Parelli; Team Canada is Jonathan Field and Glenn Stewart; and Team Australia is Guy McLean and Dan James. Richard Winters and Charles Wilhelm will be there, too! www.roadtothehorse.com.

Mar 10. Cottonwood, CA. NSBRA Barrel Race. Sign up and time only at 10:00 am, race at noon. $35 entry fee. Poles run after race. Subject to weather. Cottonwood Creek Equestrian Center. www.cottonwoodcreekequestrian.com.

Mar 19-23. Chico, CA. Kid's Springtime Horse Camp. Open to children 8 and over. $250 per child. Call Deni Whiting at 530.343.1814 or e-mail her at 4dubs@sbcglobal.net.

Mar 22-25. Albany, OR. Northwest Horse Fair and Expo. Check out this annual horse expo, featuring John Lyons, Julie Goodnight, Larry Whitesell, and others. www.equinepromotions.net.

Mar 30-Apr 1. Red Bluff, CA. Backcountry Horsemen of California Rendezvous. Trail, packing, and equine classes, plus dinner and dancing and a whole lot more. Bonnie Davis will be there, along with trainers Barry Krohn and Jerry Tindell. At the Tehama County Fairgrounds. www.vbchcalifornia.org.

Mar 31. Cottonwood, CA. Herd work, working cow horse, stock horse classes. At Ferguson Ranch. www.nrcha.org, or e-mail gssinfo@sbcglobal.net, or call 707.318.5933.

Apr 4. Cottonwood, CA. NSBRA Barrel Race. Sign up and time only at 5:30 pm, race at 7:00 pm. $35 entry fee. Poles run after race. Subject to weather. Cottonwood Creek Equestrian Center. www.cottonwoodcreekequestrian.com.

Apr 7. Cottonwood, CA. 7^th Annual Tack Swap. 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. A wide variety of new and used items for sale. Seller spaces are only $10 each. Trailer spaces are available. Call 530.347.0212.  Cottonwood Creek Equestrian Center. www.cottonwoodcreekequestrian.com.

Apr 14-15. Galt, CA. Richard Winters Horsemanship Clinic. Contact Anita Dayton at 916-591-2481; visit  www.wintersranch.com.

Apr 15. Cottonwood, CA. NSBRA Barrel Race. Sign up and time only at 10:00 am, race at noon. $35 entry fee. Poles run after race. Subject to weather. Cottonwood Creek Equestrian Center. www.cottonwoodcreekequestrian.com.

Apr 20-21. Cottonwood, CA. Parelli clinic with Dave Ellis, 5-Star Parelli Instructor. Covers Parelli Levels 2, 3, and 4, taking you from where you are in your horsemanship and putting you on the path to where you want to be. At Cottonwood Creek Equestrian Center. www.cottonwoodcreekequestrian.com

Apr 22-24. Cottonwood, CA. Natural Introduction to Ranch Versatility with Dave Ellis, 5-Star Parelli Instructor. At Cottonwood Creek Equestrian Center. www.cottonwoodcreekequestrian.com.

Apr 27-30. Orland, CA. Buck Brannaman clinic. Colt starting is 9:00 am to 12:00 pm; Horsemanship is 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Clinic participant is $600 per class; spectator is $25 per class; free for kids and seniors. Glenn County Fairgrounds. Call Tina Cornish at 530.680.6924.

Apr 28-29. Cottonwood, CA. Tim Smith Cutting Clinic. Lots of hand-on, showmanship, how-to-show-off-your-horse, rules, horse maintenance. Not a beginner clinic. Limited to 12 riders. Cottonwood Creek Equestrian Center. www.cottonwoodcreekequestrian.com.

MAY-JUN 2012

May 23-25. Cottonwood, CA. Craig Cameron Extreme Cowboy Race Clinic. Hone your skills and get help with any issues you may have. Limited rider openings; auditors welcome. Cottonwood Creek Equestrian Center. www.cottonwoodcreekequestrian.com.

May 26. Cottonwood, CA. Craig Cameron Extreme Cowboy Race! Craig will provide the “hot as a pistol” race commentary as riders compete for the money and the glory of being the Extreme Cowboy Race Champion. Open to riders of all disciplines and horses of all breeds. At CPR Ranch, Anderson. www.cottonwoodcreekequestrian.com.

May 27-29. Cottonwood, CA. Craig Cameron Working Horsemanship Clinic. Follow Craig’s famous Ride Smart program—he promises to wear the “W’s” off your Wranglers! Limited rider openings; auditors welcome. Cottonwood Creek Equestrian Center. www.cottonwoodcreekequestrian.com.

May 19. Cottonwood, CA. Herd work, working cow horse, stock horse classes. At Ferguson Ranch. www.nrcha.org, or e-mail gssinfo@sbcglobal.net, or call 707.318.5933.

May 19-20. Clements, CA. Richard Winters’ Advancing Horsemanship Clinic. Contact Kathy Stafford at 209-747-8636. Visit www.wintersranch.com.

May 22-27. Bishop, CA. Bishop Mule Days Celebration. More than 700 mules compete in 181 events. There’s also a parade, concert, a barbecue, country dances, an arts and crafts show, and the Packer’s Scramble—the wildest, noisiest, and funniest event of the weekend. At the Tri-County Fairgrounds. www.muledays.org.

May 31 -Jun 3. Santa Ynez, CA. Spalding Labs Presents an Invitation to an Adventure in Lightness. An opportunity to watch as top clinicians demonstrate their techniques for training horses through all stages of development. Clinicians include Eitan Beth-Halachmy, Jon Ensign, Lester Buckley, Jack Branard, Richard Winters, Leslie Desmond, Sheia Varian, Dr. Robert Miller, and guest speaker, Rick Lamb. www.lighthandshorsemanship.com.

Jun 2. Douglas, WY. Diamond-McNabb Ranch Horse Auction. At Ken McNabb’s Powderhorn Ranch. www.emhorses.com.

Jun 8-10. Sacramento, CA. Western States Horse Expo, the “largest and most comprehensive equestrian exposition in North America.” Catch the all-new event, Project Cowgirl competition; Richard Winters will be one of the judges. Chris Cox, Steve Rother, Bonnie Davis, Eitan Beth-Halachmy, and other experts will be there to share their knowledge. www.horsexpo.com.

Jun 8-10. Sacramento, CA. Donna Snyder-Smith’s equestrian jewelry sale. Her exquisite line of jewelry, called “Remembering,” which features antique riding medals, will be on display at the Western States Horse Expo. www.donnasnydersmith.com.

Jun 9. Cottonwood, CA. Herd work, working cow horse, stock horse classes. At Ferguson Ranch. www.nrcha.org, or e-mail gssinfo@sbcglobal.net, or call 707.318.5933.

Jun 13-Jul 12. Ojai, CA. Richard Winters Intern Certificate Program. Contact: Cheryl Winters 805-640-0956. www.wintersranch.com.

Jun 15-21. Ojai, CA. Richard Winters Ultimate Horse Course I. Contact: Cheryl Winters 805-640-0956. www.wintersranch.com.

Jun 22-28. Ojai, CA. Richard Winters Ultimate Horse Course II. Contact: Cheryl Winters 805-640-0956. www.wintersranch.com.

Jun 29–Jul 2. Ojai, CA. Richard Winters All Women’s Horsemanship Retreat. Contact: Cheryl Winters 805-640-0956. www.wintersranch.com.

Jun 30-Jul 1. Cottonwood, CA. Sandy Collier Reined Cow Horse Clinic. Rein work, collection, spins, stops, lead changes, cattle, and down the fence. Cottonwood Creek Equestrian Center. www.cottonwoodcreekequestrian.com.

JUL-AUG 2012

Jul 5-9. Ojai, CA. Richard Winters Confidence Building Clinic. Contact: Cheryl Winters 805-640-0956. www.wintersranch.com

Jul 6. Cottonwood, CA. Beat the Heat Show Series. Three-show buckles series by Shasta View Quarter Horse Association. Cottonwood Creek Equestrian Center. Contact mjdunton4@sbcglobal.net. Visit www.svqha.org and www.cottonwoodcreekequestrian.com.

Jul 7. McArthur, CA. Bridle Spectacular and Snaffle Hackamore Jubliee. Also regular classes, including herd work, working cow horse, stock horse classes. At the Intermountain Fairgrounds. www.nrcha.org, or e-mail gssinfo@sbcglobal.net, or call 707.318.5933.

Jul 8. McArthur, CA. Herd work, working cow horse, stock horse classes. At the Intermountain Fairgrounds. www.nrcha.org, or e-mail gssinfo@sbcglobal.net, or call 707.318.5933.

Jul 20. Cottonwood, CA. Beat the Heat Show Series. Three-show buckles series by Shasta View Quarter Horse Association. Cottonwood Creek Equestrian Center. Contact mjdunton4@sbcglobal.net. Visit www.svqha.org and www.cottonwoodcreekequestrian.com.

Aug 8. Cottonwood, CA. Beat the Heat Show Series. Three-show buckles series by Shasta View Quarter Horse Association. Cottonwood Creek Equestrian Center. Contact mjdunton4@sbcglobal.net. Visit www.svqha.org and www.cottonwoodcreekequestrian.com.

Aug 11-12. Big Island, Hawaii. Hawaii Horse Expo. A benefit for the HIHS Horse Rescue Fund. At the Anna Ranch Heritage Center in Waimea. www.hawaiihorseexpo.com.

SEP-OCT 2012

Sep 20-23. Grass Valley, CA. Draft Horse Classic and Harvest Fair. Draft horse competitions, vendors, art show, and more! Nevada County Fairgrounds. www.nevadacountyfair.com/dhc.

Oct 12-14. Cottonwood, CA. Randy Rieman Horsemanship, stock handling, and roping clinic. On October 14 is cowboy poetry and a tri-tip barbecue dinner. www.cottonwoodcreekequestrian.com.

Oct 13-14. Placerville, CA. Richard Winters Advancing Horsemanship Clinic.  Contact: Julie Abel 916-718-6807 or e-mail her at abelfire@d-web.com. Also visit www.wintersranch.com.

NOV-DEC 2012

Nov 1. Cottonwood, CA. Brent Graef Lesson Day. Four time slots at two hours each between 9:00 am and 3:30 pm. Do private lessons, or combine a group up to three people—price is the same.  www.cottonwoodcreekequestrian.com.

Nov 2-4. Cottonwood, CA. Brent Graef Horsemanship from the Horse’s Perspective. Use cows or the trail as a tool to improve your horsemanship. To participate, you must be comfortable at the walk, trot, and canter.   www.cottonwoodcreekequestrian.com.

Nov 23-25. Cottonwood, CA. Ed Wright Barrel Racing Clinic. Contact Annette Anderson at aaannette@msn.com or 530.249.9444. www.cottonwoodcreekequestrian.com.

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