Pleasure/horsemanship (great 4-H) horse and speed horse for sale:
(From owner's email) I have a really nice show gelding for sale. He is an own son of Impulsions. You can view his breeding at the following site: http://www.allbreedpedigree.com/impulse+command I had bought him for my show horse when I sold the sorrel mare that my daughter always rode. I showed him a little bit two summers ago and then this past summer a 13 year old girl from Juniata showed him all summer. He is a finished show horse and has had 18 months of professional training. He is a beautiful mover as he does not know how to four beat. He is good enough to be competitive in the senior 4-H age division in western pleasure and horsemanship. He would be suitable for a young person too. If you'd like more info, please contact Julie Otero, Lexington, at julie.otero@esu10.org
The second horse we have for sale is a 9 year old gelding for barrels and poles. He is a paternal grandson of Son Frost and you can view his breeding at the following site: http://www.allbreedpedigree.com/ja+dox+frost+boy This horse has blinding speed and is very well patterned. He is a 1D contender. He has had limited showing the past two summers. The only reason it has been limited is that his rider has been hurt off and on for the past two years. He probably needs a more experienced rider. If you'd like more info, please contact Julie Otero, Lexington, at julie.otero@esu10.org
Horsin Around 2010 DVD's now available:
(from Kathy Anderson) Horsin Around 2010 was a great success and Holly Hover did a tremendous job of providing numerous great tips and exercises to improve horses and riders. The DVD Horsin Around is ready for purchase and can be ordered at: https://middleloup.unl.edu/zen/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=94. Price is $55 for 5 DVD set, which covers the entire 2 days. If you missed out, this is a great opportunity to catch up.
Website to visit: Unwanted Horse Coalition
The mission of the Unwanted Horse Coalition is to reduce the number of unwanted horses and to improve their welfare through education and the efforts of organizations committed to the health, safety, and responsible care and disposition of these horses.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Arena Etiquette
I stole this snippet on arena etiquette from Dr. Peggy Auwerda's Grazing News (Iowa State University). To check out more from Iowa State's equine program, please visit http://www.extension.iastate.edu/livestock/horses.
• Be Aware and Think Ahead
Comment/explanation: Just like when you drive a car, you need to be aware of what is going on around you. Also, like a car, you and your fellow riders have trajectories that have to be accounted for. To stay safe, therefore, you need to be aware of where you and others are *now* AND where you and others are likely to be in the immediate future.
• The term "outside" is defined as the side of your body that is closest to the rail/arena fence, and the term "inside" is the side of your body that is closest to the center of the arena.
Comment/explanation: The concepts of "outside" and "inside" must be clear to all riders for the rest of arena etiquette to make any sense.
• If you are circling the arena, stay towards the outside.
Comment/explanation: This allows traffic to flow freely. If you want to ride circles, or other patterns/school figures, move to the inside *IF* you can do so safely, without interfering with games and games equipment. Proper spacing is 2 horse lengths or more distance from you and the horse in front of you.
• If you must stop for tack adjustment or for the rider’s needs, come to the center of the ring to do so.
• Do not mount or otherwise congregate in the entrance to the riding area.
• Passing other riders: When riding in an arena with more than one horse is present it is customary for the slower horse to take the inside track. The rider behind you may call out "rail" which should indicate to you to move over to the inside, if you haven’t already noticed them. If you are going in the opposite direction to the other horse riders should pass each other left hand to left hand.
Comment/explanation: As you ride around the arena, if you need to pass someone who is going slower than you in the same direction, Alert them ("Passing on your left/right") then pass on the inside. Do not crowd the other rider. If you see that you will pass a rider going in the opposite direction, pass left shoulder to left shoulder-just like driving in the US. Again, do not crowd the other rider.
• Be Aware and Think Ahead
Comment/explanation: Just like when you drive a car, you need to be aware of what is going on around you. Also, like a car, you and your fellow riders have trajectories that have to be accounted for. To stay safe, therefore, you need to be aware of where you and others are *now* AND where you and others are likely to be in the immediate future.
• The term "outside" is defined as the side of your body that is closest to the rail/arena fence, and the term "inside" is the side of your body that is closest to the center of the arena.
Comment/explanation: The concepts of "outside" and "inside" must be clear to all riders for the rest of arena etiquette to make any sense.
• If you are circling the arena, stay towards the outside.
Comment/explanation: This allows traffic to flow freely. If you want to ride circles, or other patterns/school figures, move to the inside *IF* you can do so safely, without interfering with games and games equipment. Proper spacing is 2 horse lengths or more distance from you and the horse in front of you.
• If you must stop for tack adjustment or for the rider’s needs, come to the center of the ring to do so.
• Do not mount or otherwise congregate in the entrance to the riding area.
• Passing other riders: When riding in an arena with more than one horse is present it is customary for the slower horse to take the inside track. The rider behind you may call out "rail" which should indicate to you to move over to the inside, if you haven’t already noticed them. If you are going in the opposite direction to the other horse riders should pass each other left hand to left hand.
Comment/explanation: As you ride around the arena, if you need to pass someone who is going slower than you in the same direction, Alert them ("Passing on your left/right") then pass on the inside. Do not crowd the other rider. If you see that you will pass a rider going in the opposite direction, pass left shoulder to left shoulder-just like driving in the US. Again, do not crowd the other rider.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Horse Stuff, February 7
Most of this is cut and pasted right out of e-mail, so I apologize for any typos...
Horse for sale:
A college buddy forwarding me the info on a horse for sale. Cool as Cotton, a 2004 gray QH gelding, can be found on dreamhorse at http://www.dreamhorse.com/show_horse.php?form_horse_id=1503566.
Equine extension on the web:
Please vist My Horse University at http://www.myhorseuniversity.com/ to access a wide variety of resources for your horse. UNL's very own Kathy Anderson contributes to MHU.
Shaggy Show, April 17, NCTA, Curtis:
The NCTA's Equestrian Team will again be hosting their annual Shaggy Horse Show, Saturday, April 17, beginning at 8 am. English classes will start out the show, followed by halter and showmanship (plan is to split the arena to run 2 showmanship classes concurrently), and finish out the day with western and games. As soon as I have a flyer, I'll be sure to post it.
NCTA Youth Horse Camp, June 25-27:
Kids of all levels are welcome to bring their horse and stay at NCTA Friday, June 25 thru Sunday, June 27. If they don't have a horse, they are welcome to borrow one of the college's. This is the second year for the camp and from what I heard last year's was a lot of fun. Kids will work on horsemanship, speed events, horse judging and other things I can't remember off the top of my head. As soon as the activities are finalized, I will post more info about it. If interested, please contact Judy Bowmaster-Cole at jbowmaster1@unl.edu.
NCTA Equestrian Team Fundraiser:
NCTA's Equestrian Team is selling Smelly Jellies ($5) and Stinky Sticks ($3.50) to raise $$ to travel to intercollegiate horse shows. What are Smelly Jellies and Stinky Sticks you're wondering? Smelly Jellies are handy little alternatives to candles and come in about 5 gazillion smells. I have leather and downy april fresh and they smell great. Stinky Sticks, in my words, are some kick butt good stink'ums for your pickup (or car or closet or tack room or dressing room in your trailer or anywhere else where you can think of). I have a stinky stick in my pickup and haven't actually taken it out of the bag since I put it in there in November and it still smells great. Stinky Sticks also come in about 5 gazillion smells. For more info on the Smelly Jellies and Stinky Sticks, please contact NCTA Equestrian Team member, Brian Kuntz, at
bk_horselover@yahoo.com.
Trailer for Sale:
WE ARE SELLING OUR HORSE TRAILER. CAN YOU EMAIL THE MEMBERS IN THE 4H GROUP AND OTHERS THAT MIGHT BE INTERESTED. IT’S A 1998 SUNDOWNDER 2 HORSE STRAIGHT LOAD. SADDLE AND BRIDLE STORAGE IN FRONT OF TRAILER. RUBBER MATS - FULLY ENCLOSED – BUMPER PULL. EXCELLENT CONDITION. ASKING $4500 ----- THANKS SARAH 308-537-2568
Horses looking for homes:
Want to let you know that Brenda Heins is trying to find homes for her neighbors two thoroughbreds. All I know one is a mare and probably would be best as a brood mare; and the other is a gelding between 4 and 7 years old. He's been on the track. Both seem to be gentle on the ground during feeding, but Brenda thinks the gelding probably would need an experienced rider, just because he's all thoroughbred. Anyone interested can cotnact Brenda at heins@cozadtel.net.
2010 4-H Horse Stampede, Feb 20, Lincoln:
More information on the schedule can be found at: http://www.animalscience.unl.edu/extension/equine/4H/stampede/schedule.html Remember the UNL Equestrian Team Spring Horse Show will be held in the RB Warren arena throughout the day (free admission).
Horse for sale:
A college buddy forwarding me the info on a horse for sale. Cool as Cotton, a 2004 gray QH gelding, can be found on dreamhorse at http://www.dreamhorse.com/show_horse.php?form_horse_id=1503566.
Equine extension on the web:
Please vist My Horse University at http://www.myhorseuniversity.com/ to access a wide variety of resources for your horse. UNL's very own Kathy Anderson contributes to MHU.
Shaggy Show, April 17, NCTA, Curtis:
The NCTA's Equestrian Team will again be hosting their annual Shaggy Horse Show, Saturday, April 17, beginning at 8 am. English classes will start out the show, followed by halter and showmanship (plan is to split the arena to run 2 showmanship classes concurrently), and finish out the day with western and games. As soon as I have a flyer, I'll be sure to post it.
NCTA Youth Horse Camp, June 25-27:
Kids of all levels are welcome to bring their horse and stay at NCTA Friday, June 25 thru Sunday, June 27. If they don't have a horse, they are welcome to borrow one of the college's. This is the second year for the camp and from what I heard last year's was a lot of fun. Kids will work on horsemanship, speed events, horse judging and other things I can't remember off the top of my head. As soon as the activities are finalized, I will post more info about it. If interested, please contact Judy Bowmaster-Cole at jbowmaster1@unl.edu.
Horse Reality TV shows
Came along in an email and couldn't resist sharing (Thanks, Erin)...
Joanne Millionaire: Rich young women are first introduced to the exciting world of horses. They become completely hooked on the finest purebreds,the best trainers, fabulous stabling and expert instruction. In the last episode...they discover they're penniless.
Survivor-the Endurance Ride: Ten elite show riders leave their oak tacktrunks, their minimum wage grooms, their canopies and gooseneck living quarters behind to spend 2 days in Death Valley. They have to perform heinous acts such as cleaning their own tack, grooming and caring for their own horse, and getting along with other riders. As we sit back and watch riders succumb to torture, the strongest break away from camp to search for cell phone, golf cart and running water.
American Show Idol: Thousands of equestrians must audition in front of exacting judges who pick apart their ride using colorful evaluations such as "try tennis!" and "clucking to your horse makes you sound like a chicken". George Morris guest stars.
I'm a Dressage Queen, Get Me out of Here: A Prix St. Georges rider and her Hanoverian stallion are shipped to a working cattle ranch. In Episode 3, she ruins her full seat Eurostar breeches while closing the cattle gate. Unable to ride until her new attire is shipped, the local wrangler roundpens her horse and starts roping off his back.
Matched by America: Contestants who are tired of looking for Mr. or Ms. Equine Perfection allow the studio audience to vote on which horse is truly the best partner for them. Tossing breed and color preferences to the wind, contestants discover that: 1) a good horse can be any size, age, color; 2) when you find the right match, there can be happy endings...watch for more.
And a new sitcom...
Studs in the City: Two young, hip, good-looking round pen trainers share a New York apartment as they learn about life, work, & love in the city. In the pilot episode, Pat gets arrested after slapping his chaps at a girl who won't turn & face him (she turns out to be an undercover cop), and Roger ends up in the emergency room after trying to round-pen his new girlfriend's Siamese cat.
Joanne Millionaire: Rich young women are first introduced to the exciting world of horses. They become completely hooked on the finest purebreds,the best trainers, fabulous stabling and expert instruction. In the last episode...they discover they're penniless.
Survivor-the Endurance Ride: Ten elite show riders leave their oak tacktrunks, their minimum wage grooms, their canopies and gooseneck living quarters behind to spend 2 days in Death Valley. They have to perform heinous acts such as cleaning their own tack, grooming and caring for their own horse, and getting along with other riders. As we sit back and watch riders succumb to torture, the strongest break away from camp to search for cell phone, golf cart and running water.
American Show Idol: Thousands of equestrians must audition in front of exacting judges who pick apart their ride using colorful evaluations such as "try tennis!" and "clucking to your horse makes you sound like a chicken". George Morris guest stars.
I'm a Dressage Queen, Get Me out of Here: A Prix St. Georges rider and her Hanoverian stallion are shipped to a working cattle ranch. In Episode 3, she ruins her full seat Eurostar breeches while closing the cattle gate. Unable to ride until her new attire is shipped, the local wrangler roundpens her horse and starts roping off his back.
Matched by America: Contestants who are tired of looking for Mr. or Ms. Equine Perfection allow the studio audience to vote on which horse is truly the best partner for them. Tossing breed and color preferences to the wind, contestants discover that: 1) a good horse can be any size, age, color; 2) when you find the right match, there can be happy endings...watch for more.
And a new sitcom...
Studs in the City: Two young, hip, good-looking round pen trainers share a New York apartment as they learn about life, work, & love in the city. In the pilot episode, Pat gets arrested after slapping his chaps at a girl who won't turn & face him (she turns out to be an undercover cop), and Roger ends up in the emergency room after trying to round-pen his new girlfriend's Siamese cat.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Horse Stuff, January 26, 2010
Finally catching up triggered more emails about horse stuff, so here goes...
Todd Morrison, North Platte, is standing a grandson of Paddy's Irish Whiskey. Hairpin Nip of Whiskey, or Nip as I like to refer to him, is a well-built, nice moving bay stallion with a pretty stacked pedigree and $500 stud fee for 2010. And believe it or not, I'm not just saying the nice things about him because of his color! A flyer (in pdf format) is available at Plain Bay Mare.
Those of you who know me, know I'm about the furthest thing from being a barrel racer there is. However, I have attended one barrel clinic in my life and hope to attend it again this year. Jeanne Mueller is putting on a barrel racing clinic March 27 and 28 at NCTA, Curtis. This clinic offers a lot in terms of basic horsemanship and training benefitting you regardless of your discipline. You can attend one or both days at $50/day/horse. Spectators are welcome at $10/head. If you are interested, please contact Jeanne at smueller@swnebr.net. A $25 deposit needs to be made by March 15. This clinic usually fills up fast, trust me on that one.
The National Versatility Ranch Horse Association (NVRHA) is hosting the Colorado Cowhands Ranch Horse Clinic and Competition, June 12 and 13, in Wellington, CO. Clinicians will be Jay and Gena Henson and results of the competion will apply toward NVRHA points and the finals held in September. The clinic is limited to 20 riders and is $275 for the clinic and competition. For more info, please contact Carol Ackerman, dradad@aol.com; Rita Lauby, ltlauby@ymail.com; or visit the NVRHA website, nvrha.org. If memory serves me right, NVRHA also hosts some events in Nebraska.
Some of you may or may not be aware of NCTA hosting an Equine Practicum in 2010, designed to cover a wide variety of equine topics. A flyer is available at Plain Bay Mare. If you're interested, but the price or dates do not work for you, don't give up just yet. Please contact Judy Bowmaster-Cole, jbowmaster1@unl.edu, or Jo Bek, tbek1@unl.edu, with your thoughts on what you'd like to see in the equine practicum.
Verla Schaer, Gordon, with the Plains Quarter Horse Association (PQHA), emailed the possibility of having a PQHA open show in Hyannis this year, possibly around Labor Day weekend. It's been a few years since Hyannis had a horse show on Labor Day, but if remember right the last one had a good turnout. They are also having open shows in Gordon, August 1 and 22. To find out more about these and other shows they'll be hosting, e-mail Verla at schaerqhorses@enebraska.net.
It always seems in the NP area, it's nothing to run to Lincoln or Omaha for horse events, but really Cheyenne/Ft. Collins are practically the same difference and Denver's not much further than that. So with that thought in mind, I felt it was okay to pass along some upcoming events from the Rocky Mountain Paint Horse Association. They're hosting a Scribe workshop March 6 in Denver and an English Equitation and Hunter Hack clinic March 13 in Brighton. I'll post the flyers at Plain Bay Mare.
Thanks for reading and if you have anything you'd like posted, please email it to plainbaymare@gmail.com.
Todd Morrison, North Platte, is standing a grandson of Paddy's Irish Whiskey. Hairpin Nip of Whiskey, or Nip as I like to refer to him, is a well-built, nice moving bay stallion with a pretty stacked pedigree and $500 stud fee for 2010. And believe it or not, I'm not just saying the nice things about him because of his color! A flyer (in pdf format) is available at Plain Bay Mare.
Those of you who know me, know I'm about the furthest thing from being a barrel racer there is. However, I have attended one barrel clinic in my life and hope to attend it again this year. Jeanne Mueller is putting on a barrel racing clinic March 27 and 28 at NCTA, Curtis. This clinic offers a lot in terms of basic horsemanship and training benefitting you regardless of your discipline. You can attend one or both days at $50/day/horse. Spectators are welcome at $10/head. If you are interested, please contact Jeanne at smueller@swnebr.net. A $25 deposit needs to be made by March 15. This clinic usually fills up fast, trust me on that one.
The National Versatility Ranch Horse Association (NVRHA) is hosting the Colorado Cowhands Ranch Horse Clinic and Competition, June 12 and 13, in Wellington, CO. Clinicians will be Jay and Gena Henson and results of the competion will apply toward NVRHA points and the finals held in September. The clinic is limited to 20 riders and is $275 for the clinic and competition. For more info, please contact Carol Ackerman, dradad@aol.com; Rita Lauby, ltlauby@ymail.com; or visit the NVRHA website, nvrha.org. If memory serves me right, NVRHA also hosts some events in Nebraska.
Some of you may or may not be aware of NCTA hosting an Equine Practicum in 2010, designed to cover a wide variety of equine topics. A flyer is available at Plain Bay Mare. If you're interested, but the price or dates do not work for you, don't give up just yet. Please contact Judy Bowmaster-Cole, jbowmaster1@unl.edu, or Jo Bek, tbek1@unl.edu, with your thoughts on what you'd like to see in the equine practicum.
Verla Schaer, Gordon, with the Plains Quarter Horse Association (PQHA), emailed the possibility of having a PQHA open show in Hyannis this year, possibly around Labor Day weekend. It's been a few years since Hyannis had a horse show on Labor Day, but if remember right the last one had a good turnout. They are also having open shows in Gordon, August 1 and 22. To find out more about these and other shows they'll be hosting, e-mail Verla at schaerqhorses@enebraska.net.
It always seems in the NP area, it's nothing to run to Lincoln or Omaha for horse events, but really Cheyenne/Ft. Collins are practically the same difference and Denver's not much further than that. So with that thought in mind, I felt it was okay to pass along some upcoming events from the Rocky Mountain Paint Horse Association. They're hosting a Scribe workshop March 6 in Denver and an English Equitation and Hunter Hack clinic March 13 in Brighton. I'll post the flyers at Plain Bay Mare.
Thanks for reading and if you have anything you'd like posted, please email it to plainbaymare@gmail.com.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
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.
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.
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