DIAMANTE'S SUMMER HORSEMANSHIP CAMP For Children aged 7-14
Diamante's Summer Horse Camp in Placitas, NM, will give your child the opportunity to learn to be safe around horses both on the ground and in the saddle. There will be both English and Western riding available on our gentle lesson horses. Each day will include feeding, grooming, tack maintenance, stall cleaning, and of course, riding! There will also be arts, crafts and additional recreational activities. Camp hours: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm. Fee: $275.00 per session. Limit 8 children per session. Before and after care available for additional fee. Six-One week sessions: June 29-July 3, July 6-10 For more information, call (505)917-8732 3/18/09

July 3-July 5. Join Acacia Rding Academy for a three-day trail riding adventure near beautiful Tres Piedras, NM. Experience some of the most breathtaking scenery in New Mexico from horseback! Our guided rides will take you into tall pines, serene mountain meadows and dense forestlands for a riding adventure you'll never forget! Then kick back in our Horse Camp on a beautiful historic ranch for gourmet food, fun and stories around the campfire. It's three days of cool riding in the high country. Still a limited number of spaces available for our Fourth of July weekend ride. Bring your own horses or rent one of ARA's experienced trail horses. Call us at 505-803-7624 to reserve your spot today. 6/30/09

Parelli in the Pines Lake Roberts, NM (Silver City area) Level 3 Camp with 5 star Parelli Instructor Dave Ellis We have an opening available for this horsemanship opportunity It’s been said…..” you can get no closer to the master Pat Parelli than to ride with Dave Ellis” Lake Roberts is located in the Gila National forest in the cool pines of southwestern New Mexico - between the Gila Hot Springs/Cliff Dwellings and Silver City in the beautiful Sapillo Creek valley. The Gila National Forest is the home of the Aldo Leopold national wilderness area and a truly pristine spot to hold a Parelli Natural Horsemanship event. Dave has been with Pat for 24 years and knows, understands, and teaches Pat’s Savvy System the way Pat wants it taught. This year the size of the class will be smaller providing for much individual attention. In Lake Roberts there are many other outdoor attractions to keep other non horse family members happy while you are immersing yourself in Parelli Natural Horsemanship. There are many places in the area to camp, and RV here along with hotels, cabins and a lodge. For more information about the Lake Roberts area, just ask. July 22-26 (Wednesday-Sunday) For information please contact Barb Dawdy Dawdy@mightycool.com (575)536-3296 6/15/09

July 5th-July 11th. The Starrynight Ranch has openings for our Kid’s Camp. Because we have groups limited to 8, your child will have lots of individual instruction and many hours of riding each day. Children will learn all aspects of horsemanship from feeding to grooming to riding at the highest level comfortable for their level. Julie Phillips is our trainer and has specialized in Children’s Equestrian Training for over 15 years. Our camp is an Equestrian Emersion. If your child loves horses they will love our camp. For more info E-Mail jubileejp@msn.com or go to our website www.jubileehorse.com 4/9/09

DIAMANTE'S SUMMER HORSEMANSHIP CAMP For Children aged 7-14
Diamante's Summer Horse Camp in Placitas, NM, will give your child the opportunity to learn to be safe around horses both on the ground and in the saddle. There will be both English and Western riding available on our gentle lesson horses. Each day will include feeding, grooming, tack maintenance, stall cleaning, and of course, riding! There will also be arts, crafts and additional recreational activities. Camp hours: 8:30 am – 3:00 pm. Fee: $275.00 per session. Limit 8 children per session. Before and after care available for additional fee. Six-One week sessions: July 6-10 For more information, call (505)917-8732 3/18/09

The 2009 Sandoval County Queens Court will be hosting the contest for the 2010 court on July 11, 2009 in Cuba, NM. All prospective contestants must be a resident of Sandoval County and fall into the appropriate age group! Queens are ages 17-23, Princess ages 12-16, Sweetheart ages 8-11. All contestants must submit their application by June 30th, 2009. A clinic will be hosted by the 2009 court on June 13th, 2009. It is highly recommended all contestants attend this clinic. All contestants must also participate in the 2009 Sandoval County Fair July 30th-August 2nd. The coronation for the 2010 court will be on the last day of the fair, August 2nd. The contest consists of horsemanship(pattern and freestyle), modeling, speech, interview and impromptu questions. The 2010 queen will represent Sandoval County at the 2011 New Mexico State Fair Queens Contest. Prizes vary between age groups but consist of prize saddle, crown, sash. This is a great opportunity for young ladies to represent their county and their love for horses! For more information please contact the current Queen, Miss Stacie Trehern, at 505-220-3989. You must receive your packet with application and information! 5/30/09

July 18th & 19th APHA approved and All Breed Show Summer Show New Mexico Paint Horse Club
Wrights Arena Stanley, NM two day double judged show; www.nmpainthorse.org for details Sue Bragg 505/321-5839. 2/8/09

July 29 - Clover Cochran will speak to us about riding side saddle in parades, show, and exhibitions. She will bring an English Side Saddle to show along with a Side Saddle Riding Habit, the correct outfit to wear when riding side saddle. Everyone welcome. Meetings are held at 6:15 pm, South Side Plaza Café, 3011 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe. 3/11/09

Northern Stars 4-H club is hosting their 2nd annual Horse Fun Day on July 25th at the NNMHA arena in Santa Fe beginning at 1pm. Contact Anne Martinez 505-501-1251. 6/16/09

Since 1994 The Lincoln County Sheriff's Posse has hosted a trail ride over a Pony Express route between White Oaks and Lincoln, New Mexico. Ride dates are July 31-August 2, 2009 but riders usually haul in the day before to be ready to hit the trail Friday morning. We offer an exciting ride through the mountains and range lands of Lincoln County. It's a unique way for riders to experience three days of riding and three nights camping out in the open beauty of New Mexico. The evenings are spent around a campfire after a fine meal. You and your horse must be able to tolerate a 5-7 hour ride each day. We hope you will join us as we carry on the traditions of the old west in historic Lincoln County, New Mexico. If you would like more information, please go to the following website www.lincolncountysheriffsposse.org/trailride.htm or send an email to: webmaster@lincolncountysheriffsposse.org We are still working out the details but we expect the ride fee to be around $200/per person including meals so don't wait too long or you will miss your chance for a memorable ride. 2/24/09

Northern New Mexico Horsemen’s Association 2009 Open Show August 15, October 03 3233 Rodeo Road, Santa Fe, NM (between Rodeo Grounds & Chavez Center) English, Western, Jack Benny, Trail, Reining< Shows start 9:00a.m., Office opens 8:00a.m. Stall rentals available; concession stand on site Contact: Mary Sexton 204-5046 or Patricia Vincent 983-2474 Website: www.nnmha.com 4/19/09

Trailrides Aug 21-23 at the Whittington Center, Raton, NM. $5/day to ride and $15/day to camp. Water and toilets provided. boblarison5@aol.com 5/23/09

The Enchantment Driving Society is pleased to announce our Driving Clinic with Vicroy August 22 and 23, 2009. Vicroy has been teaching driving clinics for 30 years and specializes in beginners and combined driving. His greatest accomplishment was becoming the alternate for the U.S. Driving team. It will be held at the Bernalillo County Sheriff Posse Arena. For one 50 minute lesson with Vicroy and two days of auditing: 75.00 For both days of auditing: 40.00 One day of auditing: 25.00 Please contact Karyn Ogonowski, for a registration Form.
115 Itasca Rd, Rio Rancho NM 87124 505.363.7497 You may also contact Linda Aldridge 505.869.2182
We will be holding a drawing for a pony meadowbrook during this Driving Clinic. Come and take a chance to win a $3,500 pony meadowbrook to benefit one of our members' with stage 4 Cancer. Even if you don't come to the clinic, be sure to call and take a chance to win this beautiful cart! 6/16/09

August 26- Joanne L. Belasco, Esq., President of Tapestry Institute and Director of the Horse-Human Relationship Program: Tapestry Institute’s Horse-Human Relationship Program explores the different ways we know, learn about, and respond to horses. Jo will talk about different ways of knowing (intellectual, experiential, spiritual, mythic, and integrated) and will show us how these ways not only impact our riding and our relationship with our horses, but how they influence and impact our life away from horses. A link for the program is: http://www.tapestryinstitute.org/horsehuman.html. Everyone welcome. Meetings are held at 6:15 pm, South Side Plaza Café, 3011 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe. 3/11/09

CAJA DEL RIO COMPETITIVE TRAIL RIDE AND CLINIC
SANTA FE, NM SEPT. 5-6, 2009 Rider limit 60
The trail on this new Labor Day weekend ride will be hilly, flat, rocky, sandy, and packed dirt with beautiful views - bring your camera. This will be the most fun you can have on a trail ride. Wear your wildest and most colorful summer attire. A good time will be had by all.
ADDITIONAL INFO CAN BE HAD ON OUR WEB SITE: www.natrc3.org 4/19/09

September 14th New Mexico State Fair APHA approved show www.nmpainthorse.org for details Sue Bragg 505/321-5839. 2/8/09

September 19-20, Tom Curtin Horsemanship Clinic. Top Form Arena, Corrales, NM. Creating Balance Between Horse and Rider. For more information or to register contact: Mike Sikorski, www.horsehelpersandconsultants.com 505-301-3798 or horsehelper@comcast.net. Learn more about Tom at www.tomcurtin.net. 5/1/09

CHOKECHERRY CANYON COMPETITIVE TRAIL RIDE
FARMINGTON, NM SEPT. 26-27, 2009 Rider limit 60
This Fall ride is Region 3's last ride of the season. Our final "bally yahoo"! The trail traverses a varied terrain of mesas, arroyos, and pinons, winding through the beautiful and strange badlands of Northwestern New Mexico. Don't miss this one, it will be a long time before we get to see all of our trail friends. ADDITIONAL INFO CAN BE HAD ON OUR WEB SITE: www.natrc3org.

The Foundation For The Pure Spanish Horse (PRE) is sponsoring an Art Contest Painting - Photography and Writing ( Essay). Deadline October 1, 2009. Call - 505: 294-0800 4/19/09

Northern New Mexico Horsemen’s Association 2009 Open Show October 03 3233 Rodeo Road, Santa Fe, NM (between Rodeo Grounds & Chavez Center) English, Western, Jack Benny, Trail, Reining< Shows start 9:00a.m., Office opens 8:00a.m. Stall rentals available; concession stand on site Contact: Mary Sexton 204-5046 or Patricia Vincent 983-2474 Website: www.nnmha.com 4/19/09

Parelli Summer Series 2009
Don't miss this great opportunity to develop a more natural approach to horsemanship. From May to October you can be a part of the growing number of students who are transforming their relationships with their horses. No more artificial aids and no more frustration! Make 2009 a new start and a new year for you and your horse. For more information log on to www.horsesavvy.net ? Karen Ruiz P.O. Box 13057 Albuquerque, N.M. 87192 505-975-3040 horseaddict@qwest.net 4/19/09

Belen/Los Lunas SPRING BREAK HORSE CAMP,
Dates and Registration Information for the second annual spring break horse camp
can be found at www.thinkhorse.com ----"under current news" 3/22/09

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Come join Habanero Polocrosse every Sunday at noon for a Whackin' Good Time at the Habanero Polocrosse Field at 2247 Kelly RD SW located a few blocks north of Arenal off of Atrisco (turn East on Kelly). We seek riders of all disciplines to join in this fun, competitive sport that builds on your horse's agility while improving your riding skills and at the same time developing ball skills and team-playing. At this time, our club seeks riders that are minimally comfortable riding at the lope. The lack of ball skills is NOT an issue.... you will be pleasantly surprised at your ability to handle the ball and racket, even for those who do not consider themselves to be particularly athletic. Of course, if you are a strong rider and have great hand-eye coordination, then you will love moving up quickly in this fast-paced dynamic game. We teach you how to safely integrate your horse so come check us out- you are welcome to ride our trained horses and we always have sale and lease horses available. Call 505.934.1984 for more information or email habanero.polox@yahoo.com Our players range in age from 12-45 and our equines are off-the-track TB's to ranch geldings from 4 years old to 18! We have students and bankers, home makers and mechanics playing right here in Albuquerque's South Valley near Rio Grand High School. Come Join the Fun- It's always a good time on horseback. Check out our website http://habanero-polocrosse.tripod.com/ or Please call 505.934.1984. 1/19/09