Horse Stuff, January 20

Long time, no write. Those of you who know me, know I'm always running late. Please disregard the December 15, 2009 post date. I'm posting this on January 20, 2010, only 35+ days later.

I'm listing stuff as I go thru the inbox and will list events at plain bay mare...

Sherman Tegtmeier at NCTA this Saturday, January 23. The clinic is full, but spectating is free. His emphasis will be on reining and related horsemanship.

Saddles for sale: I have a circle Y western saddle with a wide quarter horse tree for sale. It is a nice saddle and in good shape. I just don't like the fit for myself and would like to get something with an equitation seat. Please pass this on to anyone you think might have interest. I am asking 500 for it. I also have an antique looking saddle that is in good shape and might be a collectable for someone that I would like to sell. It is a hereford brand. I searched for similar saddles online and am also going to ask 500 for this. Please share this with anyone who might be interested. Please contact rlauby@gmail.com if interested.

4-H Horse Stampede February 20, 2010: Also - as an added feature, this is the same weekend as the Spring University of Nebraska Equestrian team horse show. It will be going on throughout the day in the RB Warren arena! Admission is free and there will be some light, snack type concessions for sale by the UNL Equestrian team.
Schedule change: Horse Bowl Orientation will be at 10:30 and the contest will begin at 11:00.
More information on the Stampede and entry forms can be found at: http://www.animalscience.unl.edu/extension/equine/4H/stampede.html

Most of the 4-H crowd has probably already seen this, but just in case, 2010 District Horse Show dates have been set.
June 7: Sidney
June 8: Knox Co ( Bloomfield)
June 9: Madison Co
June 10: Lincoln - Lancaster Event Center (new covered/indoor pen)
June 15: North Platte
June 16: Loup City

Ricky Quinn Clinic at NCTA, Curtis, February 19, 20, 21: Focus will be on Horsemanship in the AM and Ranch Roping in the PM. For more info, contact Sondie Smith at signs@atcjet.net or I'm posting a flyer at Plain Bay Mare. Heard really good comments on Ricky's clinic last year at NCTA.

Sandhills Hunter Jumper will meet next at Saturday February 6, 2010 at NTCA Arena in
Curtis, NE. This meeting will be held between the NTCA Hunter/Jumper
clinic and supper. For more info on Sandhills Hunter Jumper, please contact Erin Aten, secretary, at erinleigh86@gpcom.net

Which leads to the next item to mention, NCTA is hosting a Winter Clinic with Melissa Pienett as clinician February 5-7 (Friday thru Sunday). Emphasis will be on flat work and dressage, HOWEVER, there will be some jumping opportunities as well. For more info, please contact Katy Jones, NCTA Hunt Seat Coach, at jones_katy@hotmail.com or click here.

If you would prefer to travel further that weekend, UNL is hosting its annual Horsin' Around on February 6 and 7. This year's feature clinician is Holly Hover. Holly Hover of Scottsdale, AZ is a favorite clinician on not only how to improve you and your horse, but shares insight as to what judges look for in top performances. Holly has highly effective ways of working with riders of all ages at all levels. She operates Hover Quarter Horses specializing in training All-Around horses and rides and has instructed numerous winners at the AQHA World Championship show and the All American Quarter Horse Congress; including numerous class winners in showmanship, horsemanship, equitation, western riding and trail. She has officiated at both the AQHYA and AQHA World Championship shows as well as the All-American Quarter Horse Congress. This is a VERY affordable opportunity. For more info, please visit http://www.animalscience.unl.edu/extension/equine/producer/horsinaround.html.

A parent emailed me wanting to buy a 15" show saddle for their daughter, so if you have one or know of one for sale, please drop me a line
and I will put you in touch.

Some interesting links of recent note...
Saddle Up Nebraska: magazine for the "horse folk" here in Nebraska.
HorseShowJudges.com: if you're looking for a horse show judge or you are a judge wanting to advertise your skills.
HorseLink Magazine: current issue of a new way to look at magazines online.

If you have any item of interest you'd like me to post on this blog or at plain bay mare, please drop me a line at plainbaymare@gmail.com.

Be patient

Haven't added much here lately, but please be patient with me. Trying to finish up and a MASSIVE project that I've taken way too many years to finish. Look for more by Christmas.

In the meantime, I keep hearing ads on the radio for stuff going on at The Steerhead Arena, north of Hershey. They have a website, thesteerheadarena.com

Also, if you get to cleaning out your tackroom and have saddlepads, bridles or bits you'd like to get rid of, please consider donating them to the equine program at NCTA, Curtis. Any questions, just email me at plainbaymare@gmail.com.

For now, best wishes to all of you and enjoy Turkey Day on November 26!

tl

Weather, Reining, Dressage, etc.

First of all, my apologies for not posting info about all the trail rides this weekend. Seeing as how it's currently snowing in NP, trail riding is not forefront on my mind. Remember, call before you haul. Twila Brown does a great job of keeping track of area trail rides, just visit nebraskahorse.info.

Second, just found out Sherman Tegtmeier is coming to NCTA in Curtis for one day only, Saturday, October 24. For a flyer, please go to Plain Bay Mare. Those of you that have attended one of his clinics at Curtis before know you don't have to be a reiner to learn from this man. Just a good, solid horseman who can help you with a variety of issues. Sessions are going to be limited to no more than 4 people per session, so please register ASAP.

Third, there will be a Matt McLaughlin dressage clinic at NCTA, November 7 and 8. For a flyer, please go to Plain Bay Mare. This will be a great opportunity if you're interested in either riding or seeing some dressage.

Fourth, if anyone in the NP area is looking for riding lessons for their kids, give me a shout at plainbaymare@gmail.com. I had a person recommended to me today that sounds very promising with both both western and English (including jumping) for YOUTH.

Stay warm this weekend. I'm off with the NCTA Stock Seat Team early tomorrow to their first IHSA Stock Seat Show in Oakley, KS. Wish them lots of luck and warmth!

Charles Throckmorton Clinic, Sept. 25-27, NCTA

Great opportunity to brush up on or expose yourself to jumping.

Every time I ride with this guy, I come away with new thoughts or "tools" to use in my everyday riding, regardless of discipline.


For more info, click here.

Horse Stuff: September 19-20

Lotta stuff going on this weekend in West Central Nebraska...

Saturday, the 19th: The NCTA will host their 2nd annual Shiny Show. This show complements their long-running Shaggy Show held every spring. English,showmanship, western and games classes going on. More details can be found by going to the Plain Bay Mare site (link is on the right-hand side of the screen).

Sunday, the 20th: Benefit Show for the Tim and Becky Gibbens family at Gothenburg. Becky has just been diagnosed with stomach cancer and has had surgery and treatment in Pittsburgh, PA. Her daughter, Blaire is a horse 4-H Member, and Tim, Becky's husband, is a leader in the Pony Express 4-H club in Gothenburg. Again more info can be found at the Plain Bay Mare site.

In addition to both shows, Nebraska High School Rodeo contestants will be competing those days in North Platte at the Wild West Arena.

NE 4-H Trail Ride, October 10-11

4-H Trail Ride Oct. 10-11 Near HalseyLINCOLN, Neb. -- Nebraskans can ride horseback through some of Nebraska's most scenic country during the 2009 4-H Trail Ride at the Nebraska National Forest near Halsey Oct. 10-11."Bring your horse and join some 100 other horse enthusiasts at this fun-filled family weekend of horseback riding," said Dewey Teel, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension educator in Antelope County.Registration deadline for the 11th annual ride is Sept. 25.The weekend includes four trail rides through the hills and trees, craft making, cowboy breakfast and a fund-raising auction, Teel said. The Baker Family of Ord will provide cowboy music and entertainment after the Saturday evening steak fry and inspirational services on Sunday morning.Participants have several choices for lodging that include camping at the trailhead, staying in cabins at the Nebraska 4-H Camp, camping in nearby campgrounds, or staying in local motels.For the non-horseback riders, wagons pulled by teams are available. Wagon riders will enjoy riding along many trails through the trees and hills as well, Teel said."Previous rides have proven to be fun and exciting for all ages as riders enjoy the forest and the Sandhills by horseback," he said. "Windmills, livestock, wildlife and wildflowers are common sights along the trails."Proceeds from the trail ride go to the Nebraska 4-H Foundation to help support many 4-H activities and events.For more information and registration information, call Sinda Dux at (402) 472-1178 or a local UNL Extension office. Complete information can also be found online at http://www.ne4hfoundation.org/trailridebenefit.htm.

Horse Show May 24

Reminder - Dailey & Son Equine Center's first show of the season is Sunday
May 24th.

The Dailey & Son Equine Center’s schooling shows are scheduled for May 24,
June 21, and August 2 (rain date is September 6). This is a fun show
series and the proceeds are donated to the 4-H Education Fund.

Location is Dailey & Son Equine Center, 8461 East Shack Road, North
Platte, NE. For more information call Mary Dailey (308)520-3760 or
Michael Cruse(308)520-0071.

Class List
•Open Halter
•Walk Equitation, Western & English
•Walk-Trot Western Pleasure, All ages
•Open Western Pleasure
•Open Reining (4-H Pattern 1, Posted morning of the show)
•Walk-Trot Hunter on the Flat, All ages
•Junior Exhibitor (17 & under as of 1/1/09) Hunter on the Flat
•Open Hunter Pleasure on the Flat
•Open Hunter Hack (Two fences, not exceeding 2’6”)
•Walk-Trot Dressage, Schooling Test (Walk-Trot portion of Training Level
Test 2)
•Dressage, Training Level (Test 2, pattern posted morning of the show)
•Warm-up Hunter Over Fences (Cross-rails, not exceeding 20 inches)
•Working Hunter Over Fences (Fences not exceeding 2’3”)
•Open Hunter Over Fences (Fences not exceeding 3’3”)