March 9, 2008
Gold Coast Team Penning contact Jeff Bell (805) 459-1944.
April 12, 2008
NBHA Barrel Race contact Crystal Hale (805) 704-0739.
April 18-20, 2008
A two-day trail ride event sanctioned by the North American Trail Ride Conference.
The weekend gets started with a potluck dinner Friday evening. Saturday features rides in the Open (25-30 miles) and Novice & Competitive Pleasure (20-25 miles) divisions, followed by a BBQ. There will be shorter rides on Sunday followed by the awards ceremony. The horse is judged on condition, soundness and trail ability on natural trail obstacles. The rider is judged on presentation (not showmanship!), grooming (no artificial enhancements, polished hooves, etc.), trail equitation (not prettiness of form), trail safety/courtesy, stabling, etc.
For more information, contact Gabrielle Harris at wanderfarm1@aol.com.
May 3-4, 2008
Southern Pacific Regional Mounted Shooting Championships at Tejon Ranch Horse facility.
For more info go to www.californiadesperados.com.
May 16-18, 2008
Events; Figure 8 roping, Jackpot cutting, Calf Branding, Ranch Doctoring, Stock Horse Contest, Pro-am roping, California’s Best Handle. Entries and additional info will be available early next year. Winners from last’s years Pro-am are not eligible to compete in the pro-am classes again. Judge:Hank Brackenbury
Sponsorship opportunities are available; being a sponsor is a great opportunity to promote your business and at the same time help the traditions of California to be passed on to the next generation. Download sponsorship options PDF file.
Artisans’, Collectors, and Cowboy’s real trade show; the trade show is exclusively for vendors who are collectors, artists, or makers and craftsman of gear. We would be grateful for donations and sponsorships from folks from other types of businesses who are interested in promoting the California Tradition; however we reserve the trade show to the folks actually living the California tradition.
For more information, please contact Katie Dockings at (661) 599-0741 or kdockings@tejonranch.com.
May 17-18, 2008
Backcountry Horsemen Spring Ride at Tejon Ranch up Rising Canyon; limited to 50 people.
For more information, call Jennifer Fuller at 661-270-9109.
May 25, 2008
This is a non-sanctioned event that will include a 2-3 hour easy trail ride with 10-12 natural trail obstacles that will be judged and scored. This is not a race. Obstacles may include: stepping over a log without touching the log; dragging a log on a rope around an obstacle; backing up around an object; reading a map and knowing where you are; walking through water; Fun for the whole family. Event will start and end at Crane Canyon with check in beginning at 8am; First rider out at 9am and last rider out at 11am. All breeds welcome, any type saddle and bridle. No stallions without prior permission from management. Raffle prizes and ribbons. BBQ lunch included if signed up by May 15. Otherwise $10 lunch can be purchased. If you would like to judge this event and have a nice scenic day and free lunch please volunteer. No prior experience necessary.
Categories include:
You want me to do WHAT?
I Think I Can!
Been There, Done That...
$50 per adult rider. $25 for juniors 18 or younger.
For more information, call Jill Bays at 760-868-5136.
May 30-June 1, 2008
This is a traditional carriage driving show sponsored by the Brass Oak Driving Society and is officially recognized by the American Driving Society. It will feature single and multiple turnouts consisting of light horses, ponies, mules, donkeys and miniature horses and donkeys put to both modern marathon carriages and antique and reproduction carriages. Classes will be held in the indoor and outdoor arenas with two specially featured Pleasure Marathon - Turnout classes out on courses.
For information, contact Gary Rickards by phone at 209-966-5657 or by garyrickards@sti.net or visit www.brassoakdrivingsociety.com.
June 8, 2008
Gold Coast Team Penning contact Jeff Bell (805) 459-1944.
June 21, 2008
NBHA Barrel Race contact Crystal Hale (805) 704-0739.
July 27, 2008
Gold Coast Team Penning contact Jeff Bell (805) 459-1944.
August 16, 2008
NBHA Barrel Race contact Crystal Hale (805) 704-0739.
September 19-21, 2008
This is a 3 day 155 mile endurance ride that is sanctioned by the American Endurance Ride Conference. Over the 3 days the riders will traverse some of the most scenic areas of the Ranch. Including Bear Trap Canyon, Tunis Canyon, Martinez Ridge, and Lopez Flats. The 2007 3 Day winner was Pippa Davies riding her Arabian gelding Warrior with a total riding time of 15 hours 33 minutes. Pippa's horse also received the Best Condition award.
For more information about entering the ride or volunteering to help, please call Marge and Vern Biehl at 661-724-1060.
