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Most of the activities you will find on this list take place
in Texas and neighboring states.
You will find many activities listed from all over the U.S.
The information has been verified as closely as possible
and is good as of 11 March, 2010.



SHOWS & COMPETITIONS:
(CLICK ON THE HEADING BELOW TO FIND INFORMATION)

BARREL RACING / BREED SHOWS
COMBINED TRAINING & EVENTING / CUTTING COMPETITIONS
DRESSAGE / DRIVING
4-H PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES / FOXHUNTING & HUNTER PACE / HUNTER/JUMPER / NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP
OPEN SHOWS & PLAYDAYS / POLO MATCHES / POLOCROSSE
PONY CLUB ACTIVITIES / RACING IN TEXAS
REINING COMPETITIONS / SPORTHORSE & HUNTER BREEDING COMPETITION
STOCK HORSE & RANCH HORSE COMPETITIONS
TEAM PENNING & ROPING / TRAIL RIDES



CLINICS & SEMINARS & MISCELLANEOUS SPECIAL EVENTS:
(CLICK HERE FOR CLINIC & SEMINAR INFORMATION)



MAJOR SHOW FACILITIES:
(CLICK ON THE HEADING BELOW TO FIND INFORMATION)

Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, TX
Heart O' Texas Fair Complex, Waco, TX
Henderson County Fairpark Complex, Athens, TX
Las Colinas Equestrian Center, Irving, TX
San Antonio Rose Palace, San Antonio, TX
Somerville County Expo Center, Glen Rose, TX
Texas Rose Horse Park, Tyler, TX
Travis County Expo Center, Austin, TX
Will Rogers Equestrian Center, Fort Worth, TX



To find out more about particular clubs,
organizations or disciplines:



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BARREL RACING:

MARCH, 2010

11 - TEXAS BARREL RACING ASSOCIATION THURSDAY JACKPOT
    Bob Ruffin Memorial Arena, Boyd, TX
    Kim Blair, Event Director, cell#: 817-313-1508 or txbarrelracing@yahoo.com
    TBRA, 940-255-9905

13 - GULF COAST BARREL RACING ASSOCIATION BARREL RACE
    Fort Bend County Fair Grounds, Rosenberg, TX
    Officer - Cyndi Hopkins, 713-299-0677
    Director - Kara Holub,  713-412-5075
    Website: GULF COAST BARREL RACING ASSOCIATION

16, 23 & 30TEXAS ROSE BARREL RACING
    Texas Rose Horse Park, Tyler, TX
    Practice Barrels & 4D Jackpot
    Contact: D’Anne Liljestrand, 903-882-8696

20 - GULF COAST BARREL RACING ASSOCIATION BARREL RACE
    Sallas Arena, New Caney, TX
    Officer - Jennifer Osteen, 409-771-2482
    Director - Carol Harris, 713-825-3970
    Website: GULF COAST BARREL RACING ASSOCIATION

27 - CENTRAL TEXAS BARREL RACING ASSOCIATION RACE
    Salado, TX
    Mitzi Angelle, Fax: 512/685-1115 or email: mitziangelle@ymail.com
    For more info: CTBRA

27 - GULF COAST BARREL RACING ASSOCIATION BARREL RACE
    Wharton Youth County Fair Grounds,  Wharton, TX
    Officer - Judy Geary, 713-817-0078
    Director - Rickie Cortese, 979-482-3530
    Website: GULF COAST BARREL RACING ASSOCIATION

FOR MORE INFORAMTION ON BARRE RACING SEE CLUBS & SITES LISTED BELOW:

CENTRAL TEXAS BARREL RACING ASSOCIATION

eBARREL RACING

GULF COAST BARREL RACING ASSOCIATION

SOUTHEAST TEXAS BARREL RACING ASSOCIATION

TEXAS BARREL RACING ASSOCIATION
Regular Thursday Night Jackpot Race @ Bob Ruffin Memorial Arena, Boyd, TX
    Kim Blair, Event Director, cell#: 817-313-1508 or txbarrelracing@yahoo.com

XTREME BARREL RACING PLUS TEXAS


BREED SHOWS:

MARCH, 2010

11-12 - HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW & RODEO PALOMINO SHOW
    English & Western Performance, HAlter & Showmanship
    Reliant Arena, Houston, TX
    For more info: www.rodeohouston.com

12 - HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW & RODEO AQHA REINING COMPETITION
    Open, Amateur & Youth     Reliant Arena, Houston, TX
    For more info: www.rodeohouston.com

12-14 - GREATER HOUSTON MINIATURE HORSE CLUB
    Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, TX
    Contact: Nancy Grizzaffi, 979-732-3230

13 - LONE STAR ARABIAN HORSE CLUB OPEN SHOW
    Mystic Acres, Terrell, TX
    PAC points and Region 9 Amateur/Junior High Point Program points
    Contact Sharon Behringer, 972-524-9791
    LSAHC

13-16 - HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW & RODEO AQHA HORSE SHOW
    English & Western Performance, Halter & Showmanship
    Reliant Arena, Houston, TX
    For more info: www.rodeohouston.com

17-18 - HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW & RODEO PAINT HORSE SHOW
    English & Western Performance, Halter & Showmanship
    Reliant Arena, Houston, TX
    For more info: www.rodeohouston.com

17-21 - PIN OAK CHARITY H/J HORSE SHOW I (USEF "AA")
    Benefiting Texas Children's Hospital & Ronald McDonald House of Houston
    Breed Show: American Saddlebreds, Andalusians, Hackney Pony, United Mountain Horses, Welsh Ponies & Cobs
    Hunter & Jumper Classes: $30,000 Nordic Lights farm Grand Prix
    Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, TX
    Contact: Roxanne Cook, Pin Oak Charity Horse Show, Houston, TX, 713-621-6290

18-21 - LEGACY ARABIAN HORSE CLUB OF TEXAS 26TH ANNUAL COWTOWN CLASSIC (USEF, USDF, AHA, TACHA)
    Will Rogers Equestrian Center, Ft. Worth, TX
    Show Office Phone: (817) 877-2438 – manned after 8:00AM, March 17, 2010
    Website: Legacy Arabian Horse Club

19-21 - HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW & RODEO MULE & DONKEY SHOW
    Driving, English & Western Performance, Halter & Showmanship
    Saturday, March 20: Mule & Donkey Coon Jump
    Reliant Arena, Houston, TX
    For more info: www.rodeohouston.com

26-28 - TEXAS APPALOOSA YOUTH ASSOCIATION BLUEBONNET CIRCUIT
    Dodge Pavilion, Heart Of Texas Fair Complex, Waco, TX
    Stalls: Dawna Harwell 972-672-3457
    Judges: John Abrams, Bruce Army, Terri Rakosky, Randy Snodgress
    More information: TAHC

APRIL, 2010

1-4 - LOUISIANA ARABIAN HORSE ASSOCIATION MAGNOLIA CLASSIC (USEF, AHA/NSHA, LASHA)
    Lamar-Dixon Expo Center, Gonzales, LA
    Region 9 Qualifying Show
    Cutting, Saddlebred, & Academy Classes added
    Judges: Karen Homer-Brown & Lisa Skalski, and Keith Deaville (Cutting)
    Show/Barn Manager: Flo Magee, 225-621-1700, 225-936-5847, fmagee@lamardixonexpocenter.com
    Show Secretary: Beth Walker, 225-772-6815 Laarabians@hotmail.com
    Louisiana Arabian Horse Association

3 - BRYAN COUNTY 4-H HORSE CLUB SPRING FLING AQHA & OPEN CLASSES SHOW
    Durant Expo Arena, Durant, OK
    For more info: Rachel Loper, RLOPER@denisonisd.net

9-11 - CENTRAL TEXAS ARABIAN HORSE CLUB 34TH ANNUAL
LONE STAR CLASSIC SHOW
(USEF, AHA)

    AHA Region IX Qualifying Show, Sporthorse Classes, Youth High Point,
        Purebred Gelding Award, Half Arabian & Anglo Arabian Clases offered
    San Antonio Rose Palace, San Antonio, TX
    Judge: Lori Conway, of Chatfield, MN; Sporthorse Judge: Kat Kyle
    Website for more info: CTAHC

16-18 - HEART OF OKLAHOMA ARABIAN SHOW (USEF, AHA)
    Oklahoma State Fair Grounds, Oklahoma CIty, OK
    Judges: US Nationals Judge: Larry Lewis; Sport Horse Judge: Misty Morgan
    Show Secretary: Kelly McFaul, 316-722-4013; cell: 316-650-2287; fax: 316-361-0847
    Email: KellyMcfa@aol.com
    Show Manager: Brenda Brewster, 580-492-5550 brenda_brewster@hotmail.com
    Oklahoma Arabian Horse Club

17 - LONE STAR ARABIAN HORSE CLUB OPEN SHOW
    Mystic Acres, Terrell, TX
    PAC points and Region 9 Amateur/Junior High Point Program points
    Contact Sharon Behringer, 972-524-9791
    LSAHC

18 - SIENNA STABLES AQHA ALL BREED OPEN HORSE SHOW
    AQHA and PAC Approved
    Sienna Stables, Missouri City, TX
    Contact: Laura Eller, 281-778-7433, laura@siennastables.com

23-24 - STAR OF TEXAS ARABIAN HORSE CLUB SPRING CELEBRATION OPEN HORSE SHOW
    San Patricio County Fairgrounds, Sinton, TX
    Contact: Virginia Cherry, 361-358-2320 or 361-362-3594; cherrytopstables@yahoo.com
    STAR

24-25 - DAL-WORTH APPALOOSA HORSE CLUB SPRING SPECTACULAR
    Watt Arena, Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth, TX
    Judges: Cindy Chilton-Moore, Ardith Allcorn, Jim Eaton, Keith Longacre
    For more information: Dal-Worth APHC

29-MAY 2 - BRITANNIA FARM AQHA SPRING CELEBRATION
    Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, TX
    Contact: Pauline Cook, 281-579-1272

30-MAY 2 - NORTH TEXA ARABIAN HORSE CLUB MAYFEST CHALLENGE (USEF, AHA/NSHA)
    Will Rogers Equestrian Center, Fort Worth, TX
    Reg. 9 Qualifying Classes
    Judges: Kathy Callahan-Smith, Temecula, CA, AHA Halter, Performance, and Reining Classes;
        Amy Causey, Wylie, TX, National Show Horse Classes
    Show Manager: Kristen Fisher, 214-284-7094, ntahc_mayfest@earthlink.net
    Show Secretary: Sherry McGraw, 214-418-3905, sherry.mcgraw@att.net
    North Texas Arabian Horse Club


MAY, 2010

22 - LONE STAR ARABIAN HORSE CLUB OPEN SHOW
    Mystic Acres, Terrell, TX
    PAC points and Region 9 Amateur/Junior High Point Program points
    Contact Sharon Behringer, 972-524-9791
    LSAHC

28-30 - SPINDLETOP ARABIAN HORSE SPRING SHOW
    Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, TX
    Contact: Marty Jones, 409-673-1177
    For more information: www.spindletopahc.org




COMBINED TRAINING EVENTS & HORSE TRIALS:

MARCH, 2010

12-14 - MEADOWCREEK PARK SPRING USEA HORSE TRIAL
    Meadowcreek Park, Kosse, TX
    I, P, T, N, BN
    Contact: Sam and Jodye Lindsey, 254-375-2719 or FAX: 254-375-2736
    Email: meadowcreek@glade.net

20-21 - QUAIL RUN FARM SCHOOLING HORSE TRIALS (NTEA)
    Quail Run Farm, Bartonville, TX
    Secretary: Kathi Roof, kroof88@aol.com
    For more information: Jan Walling, 940-240-1565 or
    Email: peterwalling@gmail.com

27 - SILVER HILLS STABLES SCHOOLING HORSE TRIALS & COMBINED TEST (NTEA)
    Silver Hill Stables, Manor, TX
    Dressage Judge: Grace Harris
    Stadium Judge: Kirsten Lotter
    Contact: Connie Brownson, 512-569-2095
    E-mail: eventing_guru@yahoo.com
    For more info: NTEA

27-28 - CORONA DEL SOL USEA SPRING HORSE TRIAL
    Corona Del Sol, Baird, TX
    Contact: Kathi Roof, Show Secretary: (817) 454-8962; Fax: (817) 430-3057
    Email: Kroof88@aol.com

APRIL, 2010

30-MAY 2 - WEATHERFORD AND GREENWOOD FARM INC. HORSE TRIALS CIC2*/CIC1* (USEA, USEF)
    Greenwood Farm, Inc., Weatherford, TX
    Contact: Kathi Roof, Secretary, phone/fax: 817-430-3057; mobile: 817-454-8962; 817-599-8159;
        fax: 817-599-6832 or 817-307-9307 during competition
    Email: kroof88@yahoo.com
    Webste: www.greenwoodfarmonline.com




CUTTING COMPETITIONS:

MARCH, 2010

27 - RANCH CUTTERS COMPETITION
    Circle Bar Ranch, Truscott, TX
    Email: rcha@nts-online.net
    For more info: www.ranchcutters.com

APRIL, 2010

10RANCH CUTTERS COMPETITION
    Rounsaville Cattle Co., Megargel, TX
    Email: rcha@nts-online.net
    For more info: www.ranchcutters.com

17-18 - AMERICAN CATTLEMAN'S CUTTING HORSE EVENT (AQHA Approved)
    Circle Bar Ranch, Van, TX
    Judge: Bill Brenner
    For more info: American Cattlemen Cutting Horse Association

24 - RANCH CUTTERS COMPETITION
    Birdwell Ranch, Henrietta, TX
    Email: rcha@nts-online.net
    For more info: www.ranchcutters.com

MAY, 2010

22-23 - AMERICAN CATTLEMAN'S CUTTING HORSE EVENT (AQHA Approved)
    Circle Bar Ranch, Van, TX
    For more info: American Cattlemen Cutting Horse Association



DRESSAGE SHOWS:

MARCH, 2010

20-21 - ALAMO DRESSAGE ASSOCIATION PRESENTS
    SAN ANTONIO SPRING DRESSAGE I & II
(USEF, USDF, SWDC)

    San Antonio Rose Palace, San Antonio, TX
    Judges: Gail Hoff-Carmona “S” (Ojai, CA); Paramjeet Chopra “I” (Verona, WI);
        Sonja Vracko “S” (Woodinville, WA)
    Show Secretary: Jan Colley, Home: 512-267-5990, Mobile: 512-565-1134,
        Fax: 512-267-5990 and Email: jtcolley@aol.com
    Show Manager: Ed Lavallee, 214-336-7125 or ejlava@sprynet.com
    Assistant Show Manager: Bill Eash, 830-980-3188 or eash@gvtc.com
    For more info: Prize List

21 - SOLSTICE'S FARM'S ST. PATTY'S DAY SCHOOLING DREESSAGE SHOW (HDS)
    Solstice Farm, Houston, TX
    Judge: Julie Berry
    Contact: Marie Morgan equinesenior@gmail.com
    Website: www.solstice-farms.com/

27 - ALL HEART HORSE FARM SCHOOLING DRESSAGE SHOW (HDS)
    All Heart Horse Farm, Manvel, TX
    Judge: Marilyn Kulifay
    Contact: Heidi Ziemer, 713-515-1261 or info@AllHeartHorseFarm.com

27 - HEARTHSTONE RIDING STABLES SCHOOLING DRESSAGE SHOW (HDS)
    Hearthstone Riding Stable, Houston, TX
    Judge: Leslie Cummings
    Show Manager: Rebekah Wesatzke, 281-398-1665
    Show Secretary: Jerry Lyons, 713-516-0211 jlyons1a@comcast.net
    Website: www.hearthstoneridingstables.com/

27 - NORTH TEXAS EQUESTRIAN CENTER SCHOOLING DRESSAGE SHOW
    Benefiting Region 9 NAJYRC Teams
    North Texas Equestrian Center, Wylie, TX
    Judge: Richard Howard and/or Susan Howard
    Contact: Show Secretary, Kathy Jones, 832-722-6121, Kkj31565@sbcglobal.net

27 - STONEHAVEN EQUESTRIAN CENTER "MARCH MADNESS" SCHOOLING DRESSAGE SHOW (HDS)
    Stonehaven Equestrian Center, Conroe, TX
    Judge: Barbara Lewis "L"
    Contact: 936-524-6353 or clbrice@consolidated.net

28 - TOPSIDER FARM DRESSAGE ONE RECOGNIZED DRESSAGE SHOW (USEF, USDF, SWDC)
    Topsider Farm, College Station, TX
    Judge: Joan Darnell, "S", Georgetown, TX
    Secretary/Manager: Ginni Cifelli, Days: 979-690-6788, Eves: 979-696-5328 or ginni@flash.net

APRIL, 2010

10-11 - SIENNA STABLES SCHOOLING DRESSAGE SHOW (HDS)
    Sienna Stables, Missouri City, TX
    Judges: 1-Pam Grace and 2-Bess Reineman
    Show Manager: Cal Eller, 281-723-4009, celler78@aol.com
    Show Secretary: Laura Eller, 281-778-7433, laura@siennastables.com

11 - GRAND OAKS EQUESTRIAN CENTER SCHOOLING DRESSAGE SHOW (HDS)
    Grand Oaks Equestrian Center, Alvin, TX
    Judge: Marie Morgan
    Contact: 281-756-8461 or jeffhoblit@yahoo.com

17 - CTDS "EARTH DAY" MINI-SHOW
    Silver Hill Stables, Austin, TX
    Judge: Pam Fowler Grace "L" and Leslie Cummings
    For more info: swinginghorses@earthlink.net
    Central Texas Dressage Society

23-25 - HOUSTON DRESSAGE SOCIETY SPRING CLASSICS I & II (USDF, USEF, HDS, SWDC)
    Apr. 23-24: Spring Classic I; Apr. 25: Spring Classic II
    Official Qualifying Competition for the 2010 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF National Intermediaire I Dressage Championship
        & much more
    Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, TX
    Judges: Natalie Lamping, FEI “I”, USEF “S”; Gabriel Armando, FEI “C”, Argentina; Michael Poulin, FEI “I”, USEF “S”;
        Paula Lacy, USEF “S”; Debbie Riehl-Rodriguez, USEF “S”; William Warren, USEF “S”
    Show Secretary: Susan Peacock, 405-749-9777, Fax: 866-487-6624 or www.showsecretary.com
    Show Manager: Ed Lavallee, 903-356-2100 or ejlava@sprynet.com
    For more information: HDS

MAY, 2010

1-2 - CENTRAL TEXAS DRESSAGE SOCIETY BLUEBONNET CLASSIC II DRESSAGE SHOW (USEF, USDF, SWDC)
    All proceeds benefit the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter
    Silver Hills Stables, Manor, TX
    Contact: Show Manager, Jan Colley, 512-565-1134
    Website: www.centexdressage.org

2 - FREESTYLE FARM SCHOOLING DRESSAGE SHOW (HDS)
    Freestyle Farm, Fulshear, TX
    Judge: Sue Saylor
    Contact: Christy Raisbeck, 281-533-0141 or trabour@aol.com

8 - HEARTHSTONE RIDING STABLES SCHOOLING DRESSAGE SHOW (HDS)
    Hearthstone Riding Stable, Houston, TX
    Judge: Kim Thompson Hoblit
    Show Manager: Rebekah Wesatzke, 281-398-1665
    Show Secretary: Jerry Lyons, 713-516-0211 jlyons1a@comcast.net
    Website: www.hearthstoneridingstables.com/

9 - SOLSTICE'S FARM'S MOTHER'S DAY OUT SCHOOLING DREESSAGE SHOW (HDS)
    Solstice Farm, Houston, TX
    Judge: TBA
    Contact: Marie Morgan equinesenior@gmail.com
    Website: www.solstice-farms.com/

9 - BACH/TOPSIDER FARM SCHOOLING DRESSAGE SERIES TWO SHOW (BACH, HDS)
    Topsider Farm, College Station, TX
    Contact: Ginni Cifelli, 979-690-6788 or ginni@flash.net
    Website: BACH




DRIVING COMPETITIONS:

MARCH, 2010

19 - HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW & RODEO DONKEY & MULE DRIVING SHOW
    Reliant Arena, Houston, TX
    For more info: www.rodeohouston.com

20 - NCTHA DRIVING TRAIL CHALLENGE
    National Competitive Trail Horse Association
    B-Tex, Fort Worth, TX
    More information at: www.texastrailchallenge.com/driving
    Contact: Kate Love, 817-202-5371, Email: kelove1958@gmail.com

APRIL, 2010

17-18 - PLUM CREEK CARRIAGE CDE & COMBINED TEST
    Plum Creek Carriage Society, Lockhart, TX
    Contact: Paula Long, 817-614-2986, Email: long.paula@rocketmail.com

MAY, 2010

22 - 2010 TEJAS CARRIAGE ASSOCIATION PLEASURE DRIVING EVENT (ADS)
    Cedar Creek Run, Greenville, TX
    For more information: Tejas Carriage Association

23 - 2010 TEJAS CARRIAGE ASSOCIATION CONTINUOUS DRIVE (Non ADS)
    Cedar Creek Run, Greenville, TX
    Participation in the Non ADS Continuous Drive on May 23rd requires membership in the Tejas Carriage Association.
    For more information: Tejas Carriage Association



4-H ACTIVITIES:

MARCH, 2010

APRIL, 2010

3 - BRYAN COUNTY 4-H HORSE CLUB SPRING FLING AQHA & OPEN CLASSES SHOW
    Durant Expo Arena, Durant, OK
    For more info: Rachel Loper, RLOPER@denisonisd.net

MAY, 2010

JUNE, 2010

JULY, 2010

10 - NACOGDOCHES 4-H & PONY CLUB OPEN HORSE SHOW
    Nacogdoches Expo Center, Nacogdoches, TX
    For more info contact: Anita Humphreys, 936-569-0344 or Kathleen Blake, 936-569-7118


For more information on Texas 4-H Projects contact the State 4-H Office at: 409-845-1212
Website: texas4-h.tamu.edu/





FOXHUNTING & HUNTER PACE:

For Foxhunting information contact the hunts directly.


HUNTER/JUMPER SHOWS:

MARCH, 2010

11-14 - GREAT SOUTHWEST SPRING H/J WARM UP (USEF "AA", THJA)
    Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, TX
      Contact: Pauline Cook, 281-579-1272
    Contact: South Bound Shows

14 - VALHALLA STABLES HUNTER JUMPER SHOW (NTHJC)
    Valhalla Stables, Aubrey, TX
    For more information: North Texas H/J Club

17-21 - PIN OAK CHARITY H/J HORSE SHOW I (USEF "AA", THJA)
    Benefiting Texas Children's Hospital & Ronald McDonald House of Houston
    Breed Show & Hunter/Jumpers
    $1,000 Pin Oak (WHIS/NAL) Adult Hunter Classic
    $30,000 Nordic Lights Farm Grand Prix. Sat., March 20
    Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, TX
     Contact: Roxanne Cook, Pin Oak Charity Horse Show, Houston, TX, 713-621-6290

20-21 - DALLAS HUNTER JUMPER SCHOLARSHIP CIRCUIT H/J SHOW
    Las Colinas Equestrian Center, Irving, TX
    Judges: Paula Berbaum & Lucie Herendeen
    Show Office: Michelann Tachibana, 972-869-0600 or
        email: fancyredhorse@gmail.com
    Dallas H/J Scholarship Circuit

23-28 - PIN OAK CHARITY H/J HORSE SHOW II (USEF "AA", THJA)
    Benefiting Texas Children's Hospital & Ronald McDonald House of Houston
    $15,000 Chonicle of theHors/USHJA International Hunter Derby, Fri., March 26
    $20,000 Pin Oak Grand Prix, Sat., March 27
    Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, TX
      Contact: Roxanne Cook, Pin Oak Charity Horse Show, Houston, TX, 713-621-6290

27-28 - HUNTER'S BLUFF SPRING HUNTER JUMPER SHOW (LHJA)
    Hunter’s Bluff Horse Farm, Covington, LA
    Contact: Lincoln Case, 985-892-3412
    For more information: LHJA

27-28 - NORTH TEXAS HUNTER JUMPER SHOW
    Las Colinas Equestrian Center, Irving, TX
    For more information: NTJHC
 
30-APRIL 4 - THE SPRING GATHERING H/J HORSE SHOW (USEF "AA", THJA)
    Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, TX
      Contact: Pauline Cook, Waller, TX, 281-579-1272
    Show Management: PJCP Horse Shows/Pauline Cook/Andrew Ellis

APRIL, 2010

1-APRIL 4 - THE SPRING GATHERING H/J HORSE SHOW (USEF "AA", THJA)
    Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, TX
      Contact: Pauline Cook, Waller, TX, 281-579-1272
    Show Management: PJCP Horse Shows/Pauline Cook/Andrew Ellis

7-11 - SPRING FIESTA I HUNTER JUMPER SHOW (USEF "A", LHJA)
    Serenity Farm, Folsom, LA
    Contact: Ginger Black, 817-372-8822
    Contact: Patrick Rodes, 940-240-1207, South Bound Shows

14-18 - SPRING FIESTA II HUNTER JUMPER SHOW (USEF "A", LHJA)
    Serenity Farm, Folsom, LA
    Contact: Ginger Black, 817-372-8822
    Contact: Patrick Rodes, 940-240-1207, South Bound Shows


21-25 - LONE STAR ROUND UP H/J SHOW (USEF "A")
    Texas Rose Horse Park, Tyler, TX
    Contact: South Bound Shows

24-25 - HUNT FARM HJ HORSE SHOW (GHHJA)
    Pine Hill, Bellville, TX
    Contact: Pam Hunt, 979-826-8338

28-MAY 2 - TEXAS SHOOT OUT H/J SHOW (USEF "A")
    Texas Rose Horse Park, Tyler, TX
    Contact: South Bound Shows

MAY, 2010

6-9 - FIESTA CLASSIC HUNTER/JUMPER SHOW (USEF "A", THJA)
    Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, TX
      Contact: Linda Kirk, 713-782-2942
    Lone Star Horse Shows, Inc.

13-16 - ALAMO MAYFEST HUNTER/JUMPER SHOW (USEF "A", THJA)
    Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, TX
      Contact: Robert Barton, 210-378-8365
    Lone Star Horse Shows, Inc.

19-23 - SHOW JUMPING CLASSIC
    Texas Rose Horse Park, Tyler, TX
    Contact: South Bound Shows

22-23 - GREAT SOUTHWEST EQUESTRIAN CENTER GHHJA SHOW
    Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, TX
      Contact: Pauline Cook, 281-579-1272
    For more information: Greater Houston Hunter Jumper Association

26-30 - SOUTHWEST CLASSIC HUNTER JUMPER SHOW
    Texas Rose Horse Park, Tyler, TX
    Contact: South Bound Shows

JUNE, 2010

5-6 - BRITANNIA FARM SPRING FLOWERS H/J SHOW (GHHJA)
    Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, TX
      Contact: Pauline Cook, 281-579-1272
    For more information: Greater Houston Hunter Jumper Association

12-13 - LUCKY LADY HUNTER JUMPER SHOW (GHHJA)
    Pine Hill, Bellville, TX
    Contact: Wendy Kaminski, 713-724-8434
    For more information: Greater Houston Hunter Jumper Association


19-20 - SOUTHERN OAKS FARMS HUNTER JUMPER SHOW (GHHJA)
    Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, TX
      Contact: Felicia Breihan, 281-255-4747
    For more information: Greater Houston Hunter Jumper Association





NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP:

MARCH, 2010



OPEN SHOWS & PLAYDAY:

MARCH, 2010

13 - LONE STAR ARABIAN HORSE CLUB OPEN SHOW
    Mystic Acres, Terrell, TX
    PAC points and Region 9 Amateur/Junior High Point Program points
    Contact Sharon Behringer, 972-524-9791
    LSAHC

20 - COUNTRY FOLKS SADDLE CLUB PRACTICE PLAYDAY
    Georgetown Showbarn, San Gabriel Park, Georgetown, TX
    For more information see: CFSC Website
    Email: cfsc.us@gmail.com

27 - LONE STAR 4H OPEN HORSE SHOW
    Myers Event Center, McKinney, TX
    Contact: Dorothy Smith, 972-924-3802 or Pam Kllekamp, 972-529-3644
    Email: ridgesdorothy@aol.com

APRIL, 2010

3 - BRYAN COUNTY 4-H HORSE CLUB SPRING FLING AQHA & OPEN CLASSES SHOW
    Durant Expo Arena, Durant, OK
    For more info: Rachel Loper, RLOPER@denisonisd.net

3 - DISTRICT SEVEN PLAYDAY SERIES
    Hosted by Cherokee Saddle Club, Holybee Arena, Burleson, TX
    Barrels, poles, pylons, flags, spur, golfette
    High Point trophies     Call before you haul: Marian, 817-975-3488 or Dee, 817-992-3010
    For more information Email: district7@windstream.net
    Or see our Website: www.webstarts.com/districtseven

3 - EAST TEXAS HORSE SHOW ASSOCIATION SPEED EVENTS OPEN SHOW
    Mt. Selmon Arena of Tyler Saddle Club
    PAC approved
    Barrels, Key Hole, Pole Bending, Flag Race & more
    For more info & directions: ETHSA Website

11 - C-BAR-5 FEED & SUPPLY SPRING SADDLE SERIES 2010 OPEN SHOW
    C-Bar-5 Arena, Ponder, TX
    More informaion see: www.cbar5.com

10 - EAST TEXAS HORSE SHOW ASSOCIATION PLEASURE OPEN SHOW
    Mt. Selmon Arena of Tyler Saddle Club
    PAC approved
    Halter, Western & English U/S
    For more info & directions: ETHSA Website

17 - COUNTRY FOLKS SADDLE CLUB SUMMER SERIES PLAYDAY I
    Georgetown Showbarn, San Gabriel Park, Georgetown, TX
    Poles, barrels, games; 7 age groups
    For more information see: CFSC Website
    Email: cfsc.us@gmail.com

17 - EAST TEXAS HORSE SHOW ASSOCIATION SPEED EVENTS OPEN SHOW
    Mt. Selmon Arena of Tyler Saddle Club
    PAC approved
    Barrels, Key Hole, Pole Bending, Flag Race & more
    For more info & directions: ETHSA Website

17 - LONE STAR ARABIAN HORSE CLUB OPEN SHOW
    Mystic Acres, Terrell, TX
    PAC points and Region 9 Amateur/Junior High Point Program points
    Contact Sharon Behringer, 972-524-9791
    LSAHC

23-24 - STAR OF TEXAS ARABIAN HORSE CLUB SPRING CELEBRATION OPEN HORSE SHOW
    San Patricio County Fairgrounds, Sinton, TX
    Contact: Virginia Cherry, 361-358-2320 or 361-362-3594; cherrytopstables@yahoo.com
    STAR

24 - EAST TEXAS HORSE SHOW ASSOCIATION PLEASURE OPEN SHOW
    Mt. Selmon Arena of Tyler Saddle Club
    PAC approved
    Halter, Western & English U/S
    For more info & directions: ETHSA Website

MAY, 2010

1 - DISTRICT SEVEN PLAYDAY SERIES
    Hosted by Cherokee Saddle Club, Holybee Arena, Burleson, TX
    Barrels, poles, pylons, flags, spur, golfette
    High Point trophies     Call before you haul: Marian, 817-975-3488 or Dee, 817-992-3010
    For more information Email: district7@windstream.net
    Or see our Website: www.webstarts.com/districtseven

2 - C-BAR-5 FEED & SUPPLY SPRING SADDLE SERIES 2010 OPEN SHOW
    C-Bar-5 Arena, Ponder, TX
    More informaion see: www.cbar5.com

15 - COUNTRY FOLKS SADDLE CLUB SUMMER SERIES PLAYDAY II
    Georgetown Showbarn, San Gabriel Park, Georgetown, TX
    Poles, barrels, games; 7 age groups
    For more information see: CFSC Website
    Email: cfsc.us@gmail.com

22 - LONE STAR ARABIAN HORSE CLUB OPEN SHOW
    Mystic Acres, Terrell, TX
    PAC points and Region 9 Amateur/Junior High Point Program points
    Contact Sharon Behringer, 972-524-9791
    LSAHC

JUNE, 2010

13 - C-BAR-5 FEED & SUPPLY SPRING SADDLE SERIES 2010 OPEN SHOW
    C-Bar-5 Arena, Ponder, TX
    More informaion see: www.cbar5.com

19 - COUNTRY FOLKS SADDLE CLUB SUMMER SERIES PLAYDAY III
    Georgetown Showbarn, San Gabriel Park, Georgetown, TX
    Poles, barrels, games; 7 age groups
    For more information see: CFSC Website
    Email: cfsc.us@gmail.com

JULY, 2010

10 - NACOGDOCHES 4-H & PONY CLUB OPEN HORSE SHOW
    Nacogdoches Expo Center, Nacogdoches, TX
    For more info contact: Anita Humphreys, 936-569-0344 or Kathleen Blake, 936-569-7118

11 - RAIN DATE: C-BAR-5 FEED & SUPPLY SPRING SADDLE SERIES 2010 OPEN SHOW
    C-Bar-5 Arena, Ponder, TX
    More informaion see: www.cbar5.com

17 - COUNTRY FOLKS SADDLE CLUB SUMMER SERIES PLAYDAY IV
    Georgetown Showbarn, San Gabriel Park, Georgetown, TX
    Poles, barrels, games; 7 age groups
    For more information see: CFSC Website
    Email: cfsc.us@gmail.com



POLO MATCHES:
Events open to the public:

MARCH, 2010

12-14 - CENTRAL REGION COLLEGIATE POLO TOURNAMENT
    Brushy Creek Polo Ranch, Burleson, TX
    Friday, March 12 - Women's Team Matchs: Colorado State vs. Texas Tech, 4PM
        UT vs. TCU, 6PM
    Sat., March 13 - Women's Semi-Finals: OSU vs. winner of CSU/Tech, 4PM
        Texas A&M vs. winner of UT/TCU, 6PM
    Sunday, March 14 - Men's Final - Texas Tech vs. Texas A&M, 9AM
        Women's Finals, 11AM
    For more info: 717-645-8778 or robin@pololessons.com

19-21 - CENTRAL REGION INTERSCHOLASTIC POLO TOURNAMENT
    Brushy Creek Polo Ranch, Burleson, TX
    Friday, March 19 - Ft. Worth vs. El Sur, 10AM
        River Bend vs. Texas Tech Junior, 12 NOON
    Sat., March 20 - Culver vs. winner of Ft. Worth/El Sur, 10AM
        Midland vs. winner of River Bend/Texas Tech Junior, 12 NOON; Consolation, 5PM
    Sun, March 21 - Finals, 10AM

APRIL, 2010

4 - HOUSTON POLO CLUB USPA GOVERNOR'S CUP
    Houston Polo Club, Houston, TX
    For more information: 713-681-8571

11 - HOUSTON POLO CLUB USPA GOVERNOR'S CUP FINALS
    Houston Polo Club, Houston, TX
    For more information: 713-681-8571

17 - DALLAS POLO CLUB SPRING FLING POLO CUP
    Bear Creek Polo Ranch, Red Oak, TX
    General Information: 214-979-0300
    Playing Schedule: 214-979-0300 Ext. 1
    Website: www.dallaspoloclub.org

24 & 25 - LAS COLINAS POLO CLUB EXHIBITION MATCH
    Las Colinas Polo Club, Irving, TX
    Contact: 972) 679-1440
    Website: www.lascolinaspolo.com


MAY, 2010

2 - LAS COLINAS POLO CLUB OPENING DAY POLO CUP (8-12 GOAL)
    Las Colinas Polo Club, Irving, TX
    Contact: 972-679-1440
    Website: www.lascolinaspolo.com

9 - LAS COLINAS POLO CLUB SALUTES MOTHERS DAY POLO CUP (8-12 GOAL)
    Las Colinas Polo Club, Irving, TX
    Contact: 972-679-1440
    Website: www.lascolinaspolo.com

15 - DALLAS POLO CLUB DALLAS CUP
    Bear Creek Polo Ranch, Red Oak, TX
    General Information: 214-979-0300
    Playing Schedule: 214-979-0300 Ext. 1
    Website: www.dallaspoloclub.org

16 - LAS COLINAS POLO CLUB CHILD BRAIN FOUNDATION POLO CUP (8-12 GOAL)
    Las Colinas Polo Club, Irving, TX
    Contact: 972-679-1440
    Website: www.lascolinaspolo.com

23 - LAS COLINAS POLO CLUB CHIAPAS DIVOT DASH POLO CUP (8-12 GOAL)
    Las Colinas Polo Club, Irving, TX
    Contact: 972-679-1440
    Website: www.lascolinaspolo.com

30 - LAS COLINAS POLO CLUB MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND CORPORATE CUP (8-12 GOAL)
    Las Colinas Polo Club, Irving, TX
    Contact: 972-679-1440
    Website: www.lascolinaspolo.com





POLOCROSSE COMPETITIONS:
For more information: www.americanpolocrosse.org

MARCH, 2010




PONY CLUB ACTIVITIES:

MARCH, 2010

JULY, 2010

10 - NACOGDOCHES 4-H & PONY CLUB OPEN HORSE SHOW
    Nacogdoches Expo Center, Nacogdoches, TX
    For more info contact: Anita Humphreys, 936-569-0344 or Kathleen Blake, 936-569-7118


See information on Texas area Pony Clubs
See U. S. PONY CLUB website:www.ponyclub.org



RACE TRACKS IN TEXAS:

GILLESPIE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS - CLASS 3
Fredericksburg, TX
830-997-2359; Fax: 830-997-4923
Live Quarter Horse & Thoroughbred Racing
Simulcasting Daily
Website: www.gillespiefair.com/racing.htm
More information: The Race Barn

LSRP



LONE STAR RACE PARK - CLASS 1
Grand Prairie, TX
1-888-4-RACING or 972-237-1130; FAX: 972-237-1155
Live Quarter Horse & Thoroughbred Racing thru July 26
Simulcasting Daily
Website: www.lonestarpark.com

See website for more Special Events


MD



MANOR DOWNS
Austin, TX
Live Quarter Horse & Thoroughbred Racing
Simulcast Racing Daily
512-272-5581
Website: www.manordowns.com


rhp



RETAMA HORSE PARK - CLASS 1
San Antonio, TX
Live Quarter Horse & Thoroughbred Racing
Simulcast Racing Daily
210-651-7000
Website: www.retamapark.com



shrp



SAM HOUSTON RACE PARK - CLASS 1
Houston, TX
Live Quarter Horse & Thoroughbred Racing
Simulcast Racing Daily
281- 807-8700
Website: www.shrp.com
E-mail: vip@shrp.com

    Check the website for activities


For more information about Texas Tracks


REINING COMPETITIONS:

MARCH, 2010

12 - HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW & RODEO AQHA REINING COMPETITION
    Open, Amateur & Youth
    Reliant Arena, Houston, TX
    For more info: www.rodeohouston.com

19 - WEST TEXAS REINING HORSE ASSOCIATION STAMPEDE TWO SHOW
    Glen Rose, TX
    For more info see website: www.wtrha.com/

APRIL, 2010

5-18 - NATIONAL REINING BREEDERS CLASSIC
    Great Southwest Equestrian Center, Katy, TX
    Contact: www.nrbc.com

30 - HEART OF TEXAS REINING HORSE ASSOCIATION GRAHAM SLAM SPRING SHOW
    Graham, TX
    For more info see website: www.wtrha.com


MAY, 2010

19 - WEST TEXAS REINING HORSE ASSOCIATION GRAND SLAM SPRING SHOW
    Graham, TX
    For more info see website: www.wtrha.com/


SPORTHORSE COMPETITIONS & HUNTER BREEDING DIVISIONS & FUTURIES & OTHER IN-HAND COMPETITIONS:

MARCH, 2010





STOCK HORSE & RANCH HORSE COMPETITIONS:

MARCH, 2010




TEAM PENNING & ROPING:

MARCH, 2010

8-10 - HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW & RODEO TEAM PENNING & RANCH SORTING
    Reliant Arena, Houston, TX
    For more info: www.rodeohouston.com



TRAIL RIDES - COMPETITIVE, ENDURANCE & PLEASURE:

MARCH, 2010

20 - HIGH PRAIRIER TTC
    College Station TX
    Contact: Miriam Rieck miriam@bigyelladawg.com

20 - SPUR OF THE MOMENT (AERC)
    Finley, OK
    Mary Mosshammer mmosshammer@hotmail.com

20-21 - RIDE ‘EM COWBOY (NATRC)
    Lake Carl, Blackwell, OK
    Brenda Wyant arabcowhorse@hughes.net

27-28 - SHANGHAI TRAILS I & II 30/50 (AERC)
    Pierce Ranch, Pierce, TX
    Cindy Kovalchuk saddlbrookfarm1@netzero.net

JUNE, 2010

5-6 - LLANO ESTACADO CHALLENGE 10, 25 & 50 (AERC, TERA)
    Plum Creek, Lake Meredith National Recreation Area
    Mail entries to: COTAHC, c/o Lorie Van Ongevalle, 207 Quail Ridge, Amarillo, TX 79118
    For more info call: Doug Blashill, 806-602-4867
        or email: dblashill@clearwire.net or cotahc@aol.com
    Assistant ride manager: Lorie, 806-622-9497 or VOArabians@aol.com
    Website: Crown of Texas Arabian Horse Club

Competitive Trial Rides (CTR) sanctioned by North American trail Ride Conference (NATRC) www.natrc.org/
and National Competitive Trail Horse Association (NCTHA),
and For more information about pleasure trail rides: www.texastrailriding.com





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