Ride the winds
Ride the winds
By: Jill Barnes Nelson
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Posted by editor Fri Jun 2, 2006 13:58:56 PDT
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0 responses 0 comments The Bear Valley Springs riding clubs have a few upcoming events at the Equestrian Center. The Buckaroos have ranch sortings on July 16 and Sept. 17.
For more information, call Cathy Bradshaw at 821-6615.
The Horseman’s Association has Open Horse Shows on June 11, July 9, Sept. 10 and Oct. 1.
For more information, call Jill Wylie at 821-8960.
The Horseman’s Association also is sponsoring a North American Trail Ride Conference (NATRC) competitive trail ride Aug. 25 to 27. Competitive trail riding emphasizes the ability to care for a horse during and after a long day on the trail. All horses receive a soundness exam on Friday and horses are monitored throughout the ride for any metabolic or soundness changes.
There will be a one-day ride for the novice, who will be timed at a steady walk. Open division will ride both Saturday and Sunday and will be timed faster. There’s also a distance-only division that rides without competing. BVS Equestrian Center has a campground for travelers.
For more information, call Pam Miller at 821-2130, send email to pam@bvsprings.com or call Peggy Bergman Smith at 821-9019, send email to bvsrider@sbcglobal.net/.
TWEA
The Tehachapi Western Events Association finally had it first of three ranch sortings on May 13. Thirty-two teams showed up for two go-rounds of sorting cattle from one pen to another.
The teams of Dave Miller and Rick Webber were the winners with 10 of 10 cows in the first run and two in the second. Webber teamed with Nell Faulkner and gather 10 cows in the second round for second place and the teams of Darin Bowe and Jim Ericsson; Kelly Jewel and Kelly Taylor; Rick and Joy Webber; and CL Robertson and Faulkner all had penned six cows for third place.
There are two other sortings as part of a buckle series, but there will be daily money winners for those not in the buckle running. The next sorting was scheduled for June 3 and the final is July 29 at the Bo V Arena off Highway 202 and Tameron Drive.
The group also has a good turnout for its Playday on May 20. Winners in the youth division were Jackie Taylor (barrels, poles, bi-wrangle), Taylor Berry (speed barrels) and Julie Stevens (keyhole). Britney Korvae captured the overall title.
Winners in the open division were Cindy Richea (barrels), Cyndi Wade (poles, speed barrels), Jaclyn Wagner (b-wrangle) and Colleen Reimer (keyhole).
TWEA also has up-coming barrel races on June 17, July 22 and Aug. 26, and its next general meeting is June 5 at Jake’s Steak House (Tehachapi).
For more on TWEA, visit www.tehachapiwesternevents.com or call Al Anders at 823-7046.
RISE
Riding Instructions for Special Equestrians (RISE) is for all age riders with special needs. RISE is getting ready to start its season and needs volunteers. Horse experience is not necessary. RISE has certified instructors and about 20 students and is family oriented.
If you know a special rider or would like to help, call Terri Sturn at 477-0637.
Desperados
The California Desperados have a mounted shooting event at the Keehmer Ranch off Banducci June 10 through 11. All age groups are welcome but period outfits must be worn. Guests are welcome to watch. Riders will shoot balloons (with blanks) with .45 single action guns. Camping is available.
For more information, call 822.8483.
TMRA
The Tehachapi Mountain Rodeo Association needs people to donate time, energy and experience in a variety of areas to keep its association going to preserve the western heritage and lifestyle in the area. No experience with horses or rodeo is required. The executive board meets the third Thursday of the month and select committees meet one to two times a month.
For more information, call 823-1242, tehachapirodeo@yahoo.com/.
Dressage
The Tehachapi Dressage Society has a Rated Show on June 25 and July 23. Entry forms are available at www.tehachapidressage.org. The group meets the first Wednesday of the month.
For more information, call Sally Barton at 821-2037.
Bar Double J
On a personal note, our Bar Double J Ranch welcomed two new additions in May. “Hank,” a red dun colt, was born to our mare RWS Golden Lady on May 3 and “Honey,” a dun filly, was born out of our mare Miss Gay Hope on May 15. The sire is our grullo stud, Tee Black Gold. All are doing well and very active.
Don’t forget, if you have any information to report on the horse community such as upcoming events, clinics, raffles or you’ve won an award, contact Jill at 823-1114, FAX 823-1115, send email tojillbn@yahoo.com, or drop material off at the Tehachapi News. Jill and her husband John operate the Bar Double J Ranch on Cameron Canyon Road, raising performance quarter horses (barjjranch.com). They also run a production company, which will make videos, DVDs of your horse or set up a website.
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