1. Food

HORSE SHOWS
Mar. 12-15
SAQHA Shamrock Show AQHA, SAQHA. Sat/Sun
Split Combined show with three judges. Thurs - Sun:
Four days, five judges. Youth classes on Saturday &
Sunday. Full slate of AQHA classes including Ranch
Horse Versatility and a Ranch Pleasure Gamblers
Choice. Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Centre, Queen
Creek, AZ. Visit saqha.org for details. See ad this
issue.
Feb. 8
GYMKHANA BUCKLE AND SADDLE SERIES, Western Trails Ranch, Morrisontown, AZ. Books open 10
a.m., time only - 10-11 a.m., start time 11 a.m. Pee Wee,
8 & Under, 9-13, 14-17, 18 & Over divisions. Each age
group eligible to win saddle but must attend 3 out 4
dates. For info, Painted Winds Enterprises, LLC,
Mandy Corbett, 928-710-7751, Cindy Bistodeau, 928231-0975. See ad this issue.
FOUR REEL FARM OPEN HUNTER- JUMPER SHOW, all
AHJA Category ll approved. New Gamblers Choice jumpers
on Saturday and Mini Derby on Sunday. Horse Lovers Park,
Phoenix, AZ. Email fourreelfarm@ gmail.com or 928-427-6407.
Mar. 14
SAAP OPEN BREED WESTERN SCHOOLING SHOW, at
Brandi Fenton Memorial Park in Tucson, AZ at 9AM. Visit
www.southernarizonaappaloosapromoters.org for more information.
Feb. 8
EAST VALLEY SADDLE CLUB GYMKHANA, Four Patterns.
Sign up 9 a.m, start 10 am. Apache Junction Rodeo Event Park,
5 minutes north of US 60 at Idaho & Lost Dutchman. For info,
602-692-7332, www.eastvalleysaddleclub.com or visit us on FB
at www.facebook.com/eastvalleysaddleclub.
Calendar Of Events
Calendar is a free listing for all equine events.
Deadline is the 12th of the month. Email to
[email protected] or mail to
Arizona Horse Connection,
1130 Red Cinder Rd., Chino Valley, AZ 86323.
Feb. 7-8
Feb. 12-22
60th ANNUAL SCOTTSDALE ARABIAN HORSE
SHOW, sponsored by the Arabian Horse Association
of Arizona. WestWorld, Scottsdale, AZ. Variety of
classes for Arabians and Half-Arabians, vendors, food,
fun. General Visit www.scottsdaleshow.com for additional ticket types/prices. See ads this issue.
Feb. 14
SAAP OPEN BREED WESTERN SCHOOLING SHOW, at
Brandi Fenton Memorial Park in Tucson, AZ at 9AM. Visit
www.southernarizonaappaloosapromoters.org for more information.
Feb. 22
BLUE RIBBON HORSE SHOW. 9:00 a.m., Horse Lovers Park,
Main Arena. AZ Horse Lovers Park, main area, located on
Tatum Blvd, just north of Union Hills. Halter, English & Western classes. Now offering Ranch Horse Pleasure, Ranch Horse
Riding, Ranch Horse Trail, Ranch Horse Conformation. (602)
992-2145, www.blueribbonhorseshows.com Open to all breeds.
PAC Approved. Trophy & ribbon to first place – ribbons second
thru sixth places. Daily High Point and Runner-Up awards in
each division. Year-end awards for each age division – 1st thru
6th place. Drawing held at year-end banquet from among winners for a Blue Ribbon Western show saddle, English saddle
and silver show halter. For information, call 602-992-2145,
www.blueribbonhorseshows.com.
.
Feb. 22
EAST VALLEY SADDLE CLUB WESTERN & RANCH VERSATILITY SCHOOLING SHOW. Sign up 9 a.m, start 10 am.
Apache Junction Rodeo Event Park, 5 minutes north of US 60
at Idaho & Lost Dutchman. For info, 602-692-7332, www.eastvalleysaddleclub.com
or
visit
us
on
FB
at
www.facebook.com/eastvalleysaddleclub.
Feb. 28
EAST VALLEY ARABIAN OPEN HORSE SHOW,
Horseshoe Park Equestrian Centre, Queen Creek, AZ.
9 a.m. registration, show starts at 10 a.m. Western, English, Halter, Lead-Line, etc. Year End High Point
Awards.
Diane Lauterbach at 480-963-2621 or
www.EVAHA.org. See ad this issue.
Mar. 7-8
APHC WINTER SHOW, WestWorld, Scottsdale, AZ.
Judges: Andrea Simons, TX; Julie Thompson Martell,
CA. Show Coordinator, Mark Kuhlwein, (623) 9107305. New classes 2YO Open and Solid Bred Longe
Line, Amateur SPB In-Hand Trail, Open Ranch Horse
Pleasure. Pre-entry deadline February 23. For more
info, visit www.azpaints.org. See ad this issue.
Mar. 7-8
FOUR REEL FARM OPEN HUNTER- JUMPER SHOW, all
AHJA Category ll approved. New Gamblers Choice jumpers
on Saturday and Mini Derby on Sunday. Horse Lovers Park,
Phoenix, AZ. Email fourreelfarm@ gmail.com or 928-427-6407.
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Mar. 19
KICK OFF ARIZONA MINIATURE HORSE SHOW,
WestWorld, Scottsdale, AZ. Outside Covered Arena, 1Day Show, three judges, AMHA Point Show. For info,
call Show Manager, Ruby Priore, (918) 576-1452 or
email her at [email protected], or Joan Solheim, (602) 577-7618, [email protected] or
visit the website at www.Azminis-MHAA.com. See ad
this issue.
Mar. 20-23
SCOTTSDALE SPRING CLASSIC HUNTER-JUMPER EVENT,
sponsored by Collman Equestrian Productions. 8am, WestWorld, Scottsdale, AZ. http://www.cepshows.com.
Mar. 22-23
ARIZONA TOUCH OF CLASS MINIATURE HORSE
SHOW, WestWorld, Scottsdale, AZ. Equidome, 2-Day
Show, AMHA Point Show. 3 Judges:. 100 + classes.
AZ Mini Mystique Drill Team Performance. For info,
call Show Manager, Ruby Priore, (918) 576-1452 or
email her at [email protected], or Joan Solheim, (602) 577-7618, [email protected] or
visit the website at www.Azminis-MHAA.com. See ad
this issue.
Mar. 22
BLUE RIBBON HORSE SHOW. 9:00 a.m., Horse Lovers Park,
Main Arena. AZ Horse Lovers Park, main area, located on
Tatum Blvd, just north of Union Hills. Halter, English & Western classes. Now offering Ranch Horse Pleasure, Ranch Horse
Riding, Ranch Horse Trail, Ranch Horse Conformation. (602)
992-2145, www.blueribbonhorseshows.com Open to all breeds.
PAC Approved. Trophy & ribbon to first place – ribbons second
thru sixth places. Daily High Point and Runner-Up awards in
each division. Year-end awards for each age division Drawing
held at year-end banquet for a Blue Ribbon Western show saddle, English saddle and silver show halter. For information, call
602-992-2145, www.blueribbonhorseshows.com.
CUTTINGS
Feb. 4-8
ARIZONA CUTTING HORSE ASSOCIATION SHOW, 8 a.m.
Horseshoe Park, Queen Creek, AZ. Visit www.azcha.com.
Feb. 25 - Mar. 1
ARIZONA CUTTING HORSE ASSOCIATION SHOW, 8 a.m.
Horseshoe Park, Queen Creek, AZ. Visit www.azcha.com.
GYMKHANAS/BARRELS/POLES
Feb. 1
GYMKHANA BUCKLE AND SADDLE SERIES, Western Trails Ranch, Morrisontown, AZ. Books open 10
a.m., time only - 10-11 a.m., start time 11 a.m. Pee Wee,
8 & Under, 9-13, 14-17, 18 & Over divisions. Each age
group eligible to win saddle but must attend 3 out 4
dates. For info, Painted Winds Enterprises, LLC,
Mandy Corbett, 928-710-7751, Cindy Bistodeau, 928231-0975. See ad this issue.
Feb. 14
CHANDLER VAQUEROS SADDLE CLUB GYMKHANA,
Horseshoe Park Equestrian Centre, Queen Creek, AZ. Sign up
at 9 a.m., runs start at 10 .m.
Feb. 22
GYMKHANA BUCKLE AND SADDLE SERIES, Western Trails Ranch, Morrisontown, AZ. Books open 10
a.m., time only - 10-11 a.m., start time 11 a.m. Pee Wee,
8 & Under, 9-13, 14-17, 18 & Over divisions. Each age
group eligible to win saddle but must attend 3 out 4
dates. For info, Painted Winds Enterprises, LLC,
Mandy Corbett, 928-710-7751, Cindy Bistodeau, 928231-0975. See ad this issue.
Mar. 1
GYMKHANA BUCKLE AND SADDLE SERIES, Western Trails Ranch, Morrisontown, AZ. Books open 10
a.m., time only - 10-11 a.m., start time 11 a.m. Pee Wee,
8 & Under, 9-13, 14-17, 18 & Over divisions. Each age
group eligible to win saddle but must attend 3 out 4
dates. For info, Painted Winds Enterprises, LLC,
Mandy Corbett, 928-710-7751, Cindy Bistodeau, 928231-0975. See ad this issue.
BARRELS & POLES, Friday night, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Rattlesnake
Arena, Queen Creek. (480) 241-3092 or (602) 751-7570, log on
www.rattlesnakearena.com.
CANYON STATE GYMKHANA ASSN. BUCKLE SERIES
GYMKHANA, running at the Rockin JP Arena in Sierra Vista.
Second Saturday of each month Awards in May and Dec.
www.csgymkhana.com or www.facebook.com/csgymkhana.
HORSE SALES/AUCTIONS
Feb. 14
10TH ANNUAL HERSHBERGER PERFORMANCE
HORSE SALE, Dunn’s Arena, Litchfield Park, AZ. Friday Preview: 2:00 p.m.; Saturday Preview: 8:30 a.m.;
Sale to begin at 12:00 p.m. Saturday. Consignments include Reiners, Ropers, Cutters, Barrel, Cowhorse and
Ranch Versatility Horses. For info, Jason Hershberger,
(602) 284-0836, [email protected] or visit website at www.hershbergerhorses.com. See ad this issue.
Mar. 13
ARIZONA RANCH REMUDA SALE AT CATTLEMAN’S WEEKEND, 6:00 p.m. 20 ranch raised broke
mares and geldings. Horse Sale Manager, KJ Kasun,
(817) 602-6365. www.cattlemansweekend.com or email
Kathy McCraine at [email protected]. See ad
this issue.
MOUNTED SHOOTING
Feb. 18-22
COWBOY MOUNTED SHOOTING ASSOCIATION, 8 a.m.
Horseshoe Park, Queen Creek, AZ.
February, 2015
ROPINGS
Feb. 4, Feb. 18, Feb. 25
STEVE SHERWOOD ROPING, 10 p.m. Horseshoe Park, Queen
Creek, AZ.
Feb. 10-11
BOB SCOTT ROPING, 8 a.m. Horseshoe Park, Queen Creek,
AZ.
RANCH ROPING PRACTICE, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Sundays, 1pm, Tues & Thurs 10 am. November 9
through January 2015 . Beginners to advanced welcome. 34630
W. Eclipse Rd. Stanfield, Az. 85172 (between Maricopa and
Casa Grande - west of Anderson Rd). (406) 425-0744.
ROPING PRACTICE, Verde Valley Fair Arena, Cottonwood,
AZ. 5 pm until dark. $30. Travis, 928-300-6651 or
www.vvfair.com for directions.
ROPING PRACTICE, every Tuesday and Thursday from 7-9
p.m., P & M Arena, Apache Junction. Jennifer, (480) 201-2119
or http://pmarena.com.
SOUTHWEST RANCH ROPING ASSOCIATION MONTHLY
PRACTICES, (520) 548-7921 or email [email protected].
TEAM ROPING PRACTICE, Tuesday & Thursday night, 7 p.m.
to 9 p.m. Rattlesnake Arena, Queen Creek. (480) 241-3092 or
(602) 751-7570, log on www.rattlesnakearena.com.
TEAM PENNING & SORTING
Dusty & Rich's Team Penning, every weekend, $20 a person (3
rides per team), no team needed, we can put you with a team.
18030 W Glendale Ave. Waddell, AZ 85355. Call McKenzie for
dates/times or if you have questions-623-256-0924. Jackpot
Pennings and clinics in the future. Like us on Facebook "Rich
and Dusty's Team Penning."
TEAM SORTING PRACTICE, Saturday night, 6:30 p.m. - 9:00
p.m. Rattlesnake Arena, Queen Creek. (480) 241-3092 or (602)
751-7570, www.rattlesnakearena.com.
RANCH SORTING PRACTICE, 29313 N. 251st Ave, Wittmann,
AZ (251st Ave. just north of Peakview Rd.) 3 runs/$10. Winter
schedule: Sundays, sign up at 2:30, start at 3:00. Jackpot run
and buckle series. David at 602-722-1322 or Jimmy at 623 330
9508.
RANCH SORTING PRACTICE, every Saturday, 10 a.m., three
runs/$20.00, Cuttinspur Ranch, Buckeye, AZ. For info and
summer hours, call (623) 640-2502.
TEAM SORTING PRACTICE, every Saturday, starting November 15 through January 2015 at 10 am. 34630 W. Eclipse Rd.
Stanfield, Az. 85172 (between Maricopa and Casa Grande, west
of Anderson Rd. in Santa Rosa Ranchos). (406) 425-0744.
TRAIL RIDES & CHALLENGES
Feb. 14
Western Saddle Club Jackpot Trail Challenge Series, 12425 N.
7th St., Phoenix, AZ. 8:00 am Signup, 9:00 am Practice Hour &
Event start at 10:30. Six obstacles and a 6 minute timer. Jackpots will payout 50% of the take with a 50/30/20 split. 10
month series, contestants must compete in 7 of 10 events in the
series to qualify for yearend buckle awards. Please see website
for signup sheets to save time at signup and rules and course
challenge at www.westernsaddleclubofphoenix.com. Any
questions Contact Frankie Eklund 623-695-3873.
Mar. 28
ARIZONA TRAIL DAY AND COLOSSAL CAMPOUT, at
Colossal Cave Mountain Park, full day of fun on the AZ trail.
In evening, relax around campfire with live music, food and
Arizona Trail Ale at La Sevilla Campground. Visit website at
aztrail.org for info.
WORKSHOPS & CLINICS
COUNTY LINE RIDERS OF CATALINA, INC. 3rd Thursday each
month (except June/July). CountyLineRiders.org, (520) 825-4886,
[email protected].
Jan. 31 - Feb. 1
PAUL DIETZ HORSEMANSHIP HORSEMANSHIP
AND COW WORKING CLINIC, Desert Hills, AZ.
Contact Christine Dietz, (602) 332-5038. See ad this
issue.
Feb. 7 & 24
SHARE THE WEALTH HORSE TRAINING CLINIC, Cowboy
Church of Mohave County Arena, Highway 68 N. Aztec and
Chino Road, Golden Valley, AZ. Work on rail, equitation, trail
and halter. Prizes for riders, training show March 14. $125/two
sessions and show; $75/one session or just show. Mary Iozzo,
(928) 727-4881.
Feb. 14-15
PAUL DIETZ HORSEMANSHIP FOUNDATION
AND COW WORKING CLINIC, Desert Hills, AZ.
Contact Christine Dietz, (602) 332-5038. See ad this
issue.
EAST VALLEY MINIATURE HORSE CLUB meeting the first Saturday
of each month at 10 a.m. at the P&M Rodeo Grounds. (480) 982-1315.
EAST VALLEY ARABIAN HORSE ASSOC. – for info on joining, shows,
clinics, trail rides, etc. please visit our website at EVAHA.org
GILBERT HORSE OWNERS ASSOCIATION, trail rides, educational lectures and demonstrations, pot lucks, meetings. Contact
[email protected], www.gilberthorse.org.
GLENDALE EQUESTRIAN CLUB. Last Tues of each month, Cracker
Barrel, 16845 N. 84th Ave., Peoria, AZ, (623) 875-1136 Carol. (928) 6327839 or [email protected] or www.gecriders.com.
HIGH COUNTRY HORSE LOVERS, luncheon meeting every 1st
Wednesday. R.E.D.S Kitchen, 5200 E. Cortland Blvd., Suite 3. Flagstaff,
12 noon. Free to join. Pam Baldwin, (928) 699-0293.
MINIATURE HORSE ASSN. OF AZ. Guests welcome. (602) 577-7618,
www.AZminis-MHAA.com.
SADDLE CLUB FOR GIRLS, JEm Ranch, Florence, AZ. Meets on different Saturday each month, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bible study and horsemanship classes. (480) 235-4480 or www.azjemranch.com.
Mar. 14-15
PAUL DIETZ HORSEMANSHIP HORSEMANSHIP
AND COW WORKING CLINIC, Desert Hills, AZ.
Contact Christine Dietz, (602) 332-5038. See ad this
issue.
Mar. 22
Western Dressage clinics at Joy Ranch. Desert Hills,
AZ. For info, (602) 320-8505 or visit website at
www.WebbersJoyRanch.com. See ad this issue.
SAGUARO STATE SHETLAND PONY & MINIATURE HORSE CLUB.
Linda Smith, (928) 443-9321 or [email protected].
SAHRA meetings, 2nd Thursday at the Arizona American-Italian Club,
Phoenix, AZ. For info call Donna Koopman at (602) 465-9311.
SAN TAN AREA RIDERS (S.T.A.R.) PONY CLUB MEETING on 1st
Tuesday of every month at 4 p.m. Michele McLaughlin at (480) 814-0127.
SCOTTSDALE SADDLE CLUB has Gymkhanas, Horse Shows, Drill
Team, Clinics, Parades, Trail Rides. scottsdalesaddleclub.com, (623) 5668732.
Mar. 27-30
BUCK BRANNAMAN CLINICS PRESENTED BY
PAUL DIETZ, Horsemanship and Cow Working Clinics. Larkyn Arena, New River, AZ. Spectators /$30 day.
Pre-registration recommended. Call Christine at (602)
332-5038 or visit www.pauldietzhorsemanship.com
and click on the Buck icon. See ad this issue.
SONORAN DESERT EQUESTRIANS, first Monday of month. For info
call (602) 853-1341.
SPECIAL EVENTS
SUN CITIES SADDLE CLUB, monthly meeting, 4th Monday in Activities Room of Wooddale Village, 18616 N. 99th Ave., Sun City, AZ. Social
time at 9:30 a.m., meeting starts at 10 a.m. Trail rides every Thursday at
stables around valley. Membership open to residents of Sun City, Sun
City West, Sun City Grand and Core Bella.
(623) 584-5696,
www.saddle.scwclubs.com, or email [email protected].
Mar. 6-8
ROOTS N’ BOOTS QUEEN CREEK, open daily 9 a.m. PRCA
Rodeo, vendors, carnival, entertainment, rodeo dance, family
activities. Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Centre, Queen
Creek, AZ. For info, visit www.RootsNBoots.org.
Mar. 7
WINE, WOMEN AND HORSES CHARITY EVENT, Turf Paradise,12 noon to 4 p.m., to raise funds for Child Crisis Center.
Event features horse racing, hat contest, lunch, raffle prizes,
silent auction, etc. For info, call (602) 375-6403.
Mar. 13-14
CATTLEMAN’S WEEKEND, Prescott Livestock Auction, Chino Valley, AZ. Trade Show, Bull Sales, Heifer
Sales, BBQ, Horse Sale. Email [email protected]
or visit website at www.cattlemansweekend.com. See
ad this issue.
SOUTHERN ARIZONA APPALOOSA PROMOTERS, INC. (SAAP), Tucson, AZ. Open Breed Mini Circuit Horse Shows. Meetings the 2nd Monday of each month. For info call Jodie Bagley, (520) 744-9477.
STAR PONY CLUB MEETINGS, 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at
7 p.m., (480) 201-8327 or [email protected].
THERAPEUTIC RIDING OF TUCSON (TROT). For info on events or
volunteerism, call (520) 749-2360.
TOMBSTONE GHOST RIDERS CLUB, Cowboy Mounted Shooting
Assoc. & SASS Club. Mounted shooting practice, 3rd Sunday every
month, 11 a.m. potluck dinner after practice Tombstone Livery Stable,
Tombstone,
AZ.
For
more
info,
(520)
975-6954,
tombstoneghostriders.com.
TUCSON DRESSAGE CLUB. Shows, clinics & educational events every
month. To join, call (520) 850-5117 or see www.tucsondressageclub.org
for more info.
TUCSON SADDLE CLUB, Trail rides, BBQs, meetings. Very active horse
club. (520) 749-0824, email [email protected]. o
ASSOCIATION/CLUB MEETINGS
ARIZONA FOUNDATION QUARTER HORSE CLUB, second Saturday
of each month. (928) 632-4786 or [email protected]. (928) 632-4786 or
[email protected].
ARIZONA HORSE COUNCIL meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month.
Call 602-361-6135 for location as it changes from time to time. .
CAVE CREEK CUTTING HORSE ASSOC.. Board meeting 1st Monday
of the month. www.cavecreekcutting.com or (480) 538-2138.
COPPER CITIES CUTTING HORSE CLUB, every 3rd Thursday,
Country Kitchen, Globe, AZ, 6:30 pm. (520) 473-9098, (520) 402-0202.
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