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”)