| July 7-9 |
Best of America on Horseback |
Flying Bee Ranch
6755 Road 42,
Bayard, NE |
The Best of America by Horseback is hosting a
trail ride from Mexico to Canada. Join the Best of America at Flying
B Ranch here in Nebraska. For information, contact
Flying Bee Ranch at ph. 308-783-2885 or email
flyingbee_ranch@yahoo.com or visit
www.flyingbee-ranch.com
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| July 9-12 |
Bryan Neubert Clinic |
Held at Schiferl's WJ Ranch (located 7 miles south of Yankton, SD or
45 miles north of Norfolk, NE)
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Contact*:
www.schiferlswjranch.com
or (402) 357-2102. Colt Starting & Horsemanship Clinic
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| July 10-13 |
Women's Confident
Leadership Camp |
Burwell, NE |
Call 308-346-5663 or go to
www.heartinyourhand.com |
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July 11, 2009
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Trail Rider Challenge: Xtreme Saddle Series |
at Kelli's
376 Co Rd 34, Tekamah, NE
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Special Rookie Division
Begins 10:00 am. Contact*: Kelli Paulson,
kelli@trailriderchallenge.com 402-427-5515
www.trailriderchallenge.com |
| July 11 |
Loup Valley 4H Conference Horse
Club's Open Show |
Valley County Fairgrounds, Ord, NE |
Contact*: Amy Hornickel at
rahornickel@nctc.net
or 308-730-1476 for complete details.
Begins at 9:00 AM Events include English, Halter, Showmanship,
Western, Reining, Barrels & Poles High Point awards for each age
group. Trophies to 1st place. Ribbons to 2nd-6th. |
| July 18 & 19 |
Ride
with NHTC at Rock Creek |
Rock Creek Station, near Fairbury, NE |
Work on trails, ride with the Nebraska Horse
Trails Committee & enjoy a pot luck dinner.
Information is available online. An opportunity to give
back to the parks who give us our trails! Contact
newbe44@hotmail.com
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| July 18 |
Ride the Ridge |
Chadron, NE |
19th Annual Ride the Ridge Trail Ride, starts 0900
MDT, 12 miles S of Chadron off Hwy 385. Scenic Pine Ridge area NW
Nebraska. Approx. 10 miles. Ride the
Ridge was started in 1991 to show riders the beautiful Pine
Ridge of Nebraska. We hold the free no charge ride each
July. We rotate the ride each year to various parts of
the pine ridge. It is usually 10--12 miles long. We start at
9:00 am and we are back about 4:00-4:30 pm. You need to
provide your own noon lunch and personal water. We
will have water for the horses. This years ride starts 12.2
miles south of Chadron on Hwy 385.
If you need more info please call Don @ 308 432-3841 or
email don.huls@yahoo.com
or OJ Dau 308.432.2613
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| July 18 |
Five Star Open Show Circuit Show 3 |
Five Star, 23203 Dutch Hall Road
Bennington, NE 68007
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Contact*: Sarah Jo 402.690.1969 or email
stegtmeier2001@yahoo.com
Open Show, begins @ 9:00am, Halter, Western & English, trail, &
speed events. Circuit award given to hi-point in each age division |
| July 19 |
Open Horse Show |
Scottsbluff Saddle Club grounds on
West Overland Drive, Scottsbluff, NE |
Contact*: Suzanne Wilburn /
thebluffer2002@yahoo.com
308.632.8148H 308.672.5699C. Classes include halter,
english, western, trail and speed Start time 9a.m.
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| July 19 |
3rd Annual Brown County Ag Trail Ride |
Brown County Fair Grounds at
Johnstown, NE |
Contact*: Kenneth Eggers
keggers@frcoop.com
402-760-0462 cell 402-387-1645 home
This will be held in conjunction with the 3rd annual Day of The
Cowboy event in Ainsworth on July 17 and 18. Trail ride on Plum
Creek. Will ride at 7:30AM, will ride about 1 hour and then will
stop at the creek and will serve breakfast and have a short cowboy
church service and then continue for about 3.5 to 4 hours total
ride. Will have a ranch rodeo at the fair grounds at 1PM that
afternoon. Would love to have some of your group that rode at
Wentworths come and join us. The cost of the ride, including
breakfast is $20.
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| July 21-23 |
YouthParent Camp |
Burwell, NE |
Call 308-346-5663 or go to
www.heartinyourhand.com
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| Aug 1-2 |
Yale Saddle Club's 45th Trail Ride |
Guthrie County, IA |
Ride begins at 9:30 am on Saturday August 1.
Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Raccoon River as our ride winds
through Guthrie County Iowa. Sunday's ride begins at 8:00 am on
August 2nd. Meals are catered. Refreshments are served at stops
along the way. There is almost no road riding. You may ride one day
or the whole ride. Price is VERY reasonable. We have been doing
this for more than 40 years and still going strong. Try it once and
you will be back every year!
Contact*: Rosemary Whisler,
thewhiz@netins.net or call
641-431-0600 |
August 1
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Trail Rider Challenge: Xtreme Saddle
Series |
Log Barn Stables,
Plattsmouth, NE
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Begins 10:00 am
Special over 50 division
Contact*: Kelli Paulson,
kelli@trailriderchallenge.com 402-427-5515
www.trailriderchallenge.com
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| Aug. 1 |
NEAFQHR Show |
Chirstensen Arena, Fullerton, NE |
Contact Todd Gronenthal 402-542-2871
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| August 1 |
Lancaster County Open Horse Show |
Lancaster Event Center, Lincoln, NE |
9 a.m start time, begins with speed events,
english pleasure/equitation, western pleasure/horsemanship, walk
trot, reining. This is a very fun show for all ages youth to
adults. No strict dress code. Pay back plus premium money! this
show is rain or shine held in one of the indoor arenas.
Contact*: Donna Snover,
donnasnover@aol.com 402-782-2976 home or 402-429-8356 cell
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| Aug. 4-6 |
Youth Horsemanship
Camp |
Burwell, NE |
Call 308-346-5663 or go to
www.heartinyourhand.com
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| Aug. 8 |
Pony Express Open 4H Show |
Gothenburg Rodeo Arena by Lake Helen,
Gothenburg, NE |
Show starts at 8:00 am, includes showmanship,
english, western, reining, trail, speed events and games. 4H rules,
open dress and family rates. Prizes awarded through 3rd place, food
available on grounds. Contact*: Tim Gibbens,
rockin50ranch@yahoo.com
, 308-530-5705 |
August 8
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Washington
Co. Fair 4-H Ranch Horse Show |
Washington County Fairgrounds
Arlington, Nebraska
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Open to Burt, Cuming,
Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy, Saunders and Washington County 4-H Horse
Project members. Pre-enter by July 10. Classes offered are Working
Ranch Horse, Dummy Roping, Break-A-Way Calf Roping, Calf Roping,
Dally Team Roping. Your local 4-H office should have entry forms for
you. Contact*: Washington County Extension Office, Blair,
Nebraska 402-426-9455 |
| August 9 |
2009 NE Horse Assoc. Open to the
World Horse Show |
Lincoln County Fairgrounds, North
Platte, NE |
Contact*: Bonnie Ehlers @
hbe5846@internet-usa.net
or phone 1-(308) 532-5846. Halter 6 classes ,open
reining, performance, horsemanship, pleasure trail, poles,
barrels
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| Aug. 14-17 |
Women's Confident
Leadership Camp |
Burwell, NE |
Call 308-346-5663 or go to
www.heartinyourhand.com
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| Aug. 15 |
End of Summer Gymkhana |
Bertrand Rodeo Arena, Bertrand, NE |
Contact*: for flyer email
rubyhouck@atcjet.net or
call Ruby at 308-991-0294, or Steph at 308-472-5353
This is a fun day of all timed, game events that starts at 10:00 am.
Events are: Keyhole, Poles, Barrels, Flag Race, Figure 8 Barrels,
Trail Race.Lead line for 4 events.
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| Aug. 21 - 23 |
Petersburg Fire Dept Trail Ride |
Petersburg, NE |
Contact Tina
tkhenski2002@yahoo.com
call or 402-386-5327. Petersburg Fire Dept is having a trail
ride with entertainment on Friday and Saturday and Trail rides on
Saturday and Sunday. You can go to
www.ci.petersburg.ne.us
for more information
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| Aug. 28-30 |
Sport Horse Therapeutic Equine
Massage Clinic |
Chadron, NE |
Three day equine massage clinic. You will learn to
evaluate and work on your own horses. You will recognize behaviors
in your horse and learn how to treat the problems. To learn more
about the instructors and clinic visit
www.sporthorsemassage.com
. To enroll in the clinic call Jan Storjohann, 308-432-3822. |
| Aug. 29 |
Pony Express Riders of IA Poker Run |
Waubonsie State Park, Hamburg, IA |
Contact*: Linda Hester,
lhester66@gmail.com,
402-250-1965
12:00 Registration
1:00 Ride begins
4:30 Supper
$15 per Person includes 1 hand and meal
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| Sept. 5 |
TRC Fun Day & Trail Ride |
at Kelli's, Tekamah, NE
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Looking for some Labor Day Weekend Fun?
Fun and Games on the Trail Course for all ages and a Trail Ride.
We will start at 10am and play, ride and eat til dark.
Contact*: Kelli Paulson,
kelli@trailriderchallenge.com 402-427-5515
www.trailriderchallenge.com |
| Sept. 5-7 |
Cowboy/Cowgirl
Horsemanship Camp |
Burwell, NE |
Call 308-346-5663 or go to
www.heartinyourhand.com
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| Sept. 11 - 13 |
Foundation Quarter Horse Registry
Round-up & Review |
Lancaster Event Center, Lincoln, NE |
Contact Tom Keenan at
tk94341@mainstaycomm.net
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| Sept. 11-14 |
Women's Confident
Leadership Camp |
Burwell, NE |
Call 308-346-5663 or go to
www.heartinyourhand.com
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| Sept. 12 |
Wylie & The Wild West in Concert |
Indoor Concert event held at Schiferl's WJ Ranch
(located 7 mi S of Yankton, SD or 45 mi N of Norfolk, NE)
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Contact*: See
www.schiferlswjranch.com
or (402) 357-2102. Wylie has appeared many times on the Grand
Ol Opry and more recently on Conan O'Brien. He is the Ya-hoo heard
in the Yahoo.com ad campaign. Concert begins at 8 p.m.
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| Sept. 13 |
Spring Creek Prairie Trail Ride |
Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center
11700 SW 100th Street, Denton, NE
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A special invitation to the Platte
River Riders
and friends. Rides will leave on time (Noon until 3:00 PM)
Will be led and narrated by employees / volunteers of the Prairie.
Alcoholic beverages are prohibited. When you come, use the front
gate of Spring Creek Prairie Audubon. $5.00 donation to ride this
beautiful prairie. Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center is an
808-acre tallgrass prairie nature preserve located 20 minutes
southwest of Lincoln, Nebraska. Visitors can enjoy miles of walking
trails, nearly 650 acres of native (never plowed) tallgrass prairie,
ponds and wetlands, wildflowers and grasses, a diverse assortment of
birds and other wildlife, historic wagon ruts, peaceful
surroundings, and beautiful scenic vistas. Volunteer opportunities
are available and education programs for all ages are offered year
round. For more information and a location map, go to
www.springcreekprairie.org or call Trudy Adams 402
794-0502 |
| Sept. 19 |
Oregon Trail Ride |
Oak, NE |
Leave town PROMPTLY at 9:00 a.m. Return approx. 4 p.m. Ride along
the Little Blue and through pastures. Very little road riding. Hot
lunch provided and more! Contact Ronda (402)462-0147 or Karen
(402) 224-3708
ks75826@netscape.net. |
| Sept. 19 - 26 |
River City Round-up West Trail Ride |
Starts at Gothenburg, NE |
Contact*: Marty & Judy Kluthe Box 16 Clarkson,NE
68629 402 892 3710
mkluthe@megavision.com .We ride for 3 days on ranches in the
Sand Hills then work our way to Omaha,NE.2 meals each day.
Cost $145.00 |
| Sept. 19-26 |
River City Round-up Iowa Riders |
Starts at Brushy Creek near Lehigh,
IA |
I am posting this ad to get a jump start on
finding some new interested riders to come check out this trail ride
that takes places every September! Start at Brushy Creek State Park
& ride towards Omaha, meeting up with the Rodeo and Festival going
on at the Qwest Center. The ride is $145/per person. For kids 12 and
under the price is $75/person. This includes all of your camping
fee’s, showers, electricity, and two meals a day. This
is a good group of people that all enjoy riding and having a great
time. I have rode on this ride for 21 years since I was a year old
and it would kill me to miss a year! If you are interested please
feel free to contact me
Jackie Shellberg/(402) 981-6057 or Julie Nelson/(402) 238-4302.
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| Sept. 20 |
28th Annual Buzzards Roost Trail Ride
Eddyville Trail Riders |
Eddyville Rodeo Grounds, Eddyville,
NE |
Contact Roy Gerht (308) 858-4616
Come and enjoy the beautiful fall colors in "the Roost". Ride, sack
lunch at noon, barbeque after the ride. Hay racks available for
those without 4 legged transportation. $15.00 per adult. Special
price for kids 12 and under. Overnight camping available.
Breakfast at the Cattlemen's. Prizes to be given away. |
| Sept 26 |
Trail Rider Challenge: Xtreme Saddle
Series
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at Kelli's
376 Co Rd 34, Tekamah, NE
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Special Colt division (2 & 3 year olds)
Begins 10:00 am Contact*: Kelli Paulson,
kelli@trailriderchallenge.com 402-427-5515
www.trailriderchallenge.com
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| Oct. 1-4 |
Ft. Rob Historical Trails |
Ft. Robinson State Park, Crawford, NE |
Contact*: Larry Voecks 402-649-4474
lvjv@telebeep.com
Ride the land of Crazy Horse, the 9th & 10th Calvery, Buffalo
Soldiers & the Cheyenne Outbreak with Fort Rob veterans Larry & Judi
Voecks. Lodging and deluxe meals included. Plus a special ride to
breakfast on the Buttes. Limit 30 riders. We would love to have you
join us. |
| Oct. 3 |
TRC In-hand Clinic & Competition |
at Kelli's, Tekamah, NE |
We will learn to complete trail obstacles from the
ground. Great for yearlings and two year olds not yet ready to
ride. Ponies and horses of all ages welcome.
10 am to noon: Groundwork, leading, sending
1 pm - 2pm: Practice on course
2:30 IN-HAND FUN COMPETITION
Cost: All-day $60. Competition Only: $25
Contact*: Kelli Paulson,
kelli@trailriderchallenge.com 402-427-5515
www.trailriderchallenge.com |
| Oct. 10-11 |
2009 4-H Foundation Trail Ride |
Nebraska Nat'l Forest, Halsey, NE |
Contact: Pat Young
pyoung3@unl.edu
402 472 4748
web site:
www.ne4hfoundation.org/
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| Oct. 24 |
Event*: Trail Rider Challenge:
Xtreme Saddle Series
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TBA |
Each Trail Rider Challenge has 3 divisions: Youth,
Trail Rider and Xtreme Saddle Series
Final Event: Final round and awards party
Contact*: Kelli Paulson,
kelli@trailriderchallenge.com 402-427-5515
www.trailriderchallenge.com |
| Nov. 28 - 29 |
8th Annual WJ Ranch Cowboy Christmas |
Held at Schiferl's WJ Ranch (located
7 mi S of Yankton, SD or 45 mi N of Norfolk, NE)
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Contact*: See
www.schiferlswjranch.com
or (402) 357-2102. featuring arts & crafts from over 45
sources, buggy & pony rides, trick roping demonstrations, crafts for
kids, refreshments and more
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